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    Sonnie Wu's Avatar
    Sonja "Sonnie" Wu
    Striking Looks
    (Playful)
    Presence
    (Mischievous)
    Dexterity
    (Nimble)
    New Identity
    (Sonja Wu)
    Mantle
    (Spring)
    Mask:

    An alluring young beauty, Sonnie Wu is 5'2" and lean-bodied, with a light, nimble step and eyes that seem to say "Hey, you know what would be fun?" Her reddish-brown hair often seems slightly unkempt, and an amused smile regularly plays on her lips. Sonnie is usually dressed casually or for outdoor activity. She almost always wears a pair of red leather tabi boots.
    Mien:

    To the eyes of Fae, Sonnie's feet are like those of a monkey: Toes as long as fingers, with one on each foot being opposable like a thumb. A long monkey tail protrudes from the base of Sonnie's spine, covered in hair the same shade as her head. It appears to be prehensile, and often moves to react to her mood and dances about when she speaks, like people who "talk with their hands." Finally, her brown eyes turn golden.
    Mundane Equipment:

    Smart phone, messenger bag, quarterstaff, 2 throwing knifes (concealed), 3 goblin fruit (changes by season), mountain bike.
    Hedgespun

    Cloud-Stepping Shoes
    Hedgespun ● +2 Speed

    Riyu Jingu Bang (Staff)
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Damage

    Coin of the Lucky Monkey
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Defense
    Sonnie Wu Scenes
     
      Dreaming, Cloak of the Elements

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Wyrd
    ••••
    Steepscrambler

    At last! It was finished!

    Well, not finished, but the first stage was complete! High up in the foliage of the old Hedge tree, there was now a small building. A single room shack, really. Built of scrap wood and painted a light green, with a sloping roof and even a small balcony (complete with a rope handrail), Sonnie Wu's new Hollow was affixed to the side of the tree.

    It looked haphazard, like it was designed and built by some kids as their secret clubhouse. The supplies were scavenged from junkyards in the mortal realm, and what she couldn't find were purchased by Sonnie from Home Depot. She was no carpenter, or architect, but she muddled her way through to completion. The result was not elegant, but it was surprisingly sound and sturdy.

    She suspected the Wyrd helped a little, correcting design oversights to fulfill her vision of the place. It was a bit like Hedgespinning.

    The Beast stood inside, tired but happy. She'd spent nearly two weeks preparing and building this hideaway in the Hedge. Sure, it was but one room, and had no furniture or decorations, but it was hers. And it was just a start.

    Safety before comfort. Her animal instincts had insisted upon that. The tiny Hollow was hidden by the thick leaf canopy of the huge tree. From the nearby trod, one would never even notice it. The trees of this copse stood amidst the Brambles, as well. Natural deterrents were always the best kind.

    There were no stairs or ladders, either. Thus, it was impossible to even reach from the ground if you weren't a Steepscrambler like Sonnie (or you could fly?). These features, plus the lock on the door, made the treehouse as safe as it could be for now.

    With a sigh of relief, the Courser squatted on the floor. The only thing in the room, besides the tools she'd been using, were her Goblin Fruit plants. This was the original point of the Hollow. A safe space to harbor her fruit garden. Each plant had it's own ceramic pot and were all positioned by the window for maximum sunlight exposure (except for the ones that preferred the shade). A case of bottled water sat nearby for the hedge flora that required it. The ertwens were still ripe, but she knew the blushberries would be coming into season in a matter of weeks. They always did in spring.

    There was more to be done. She wanted more rooms, and she definitely wanted some creature comforts. A couch, a bed, a store of food. Maybe a TV, if she could figure out how to manage that. All in good time.

    For now, the monkey had her awesome little treehouse, and she was happy.
    Spring Mantle (Scent of Flowers and Fruit)

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    Sonnie Wu's Avatar
    Sonja "Sonnie" Wu
    Striking Looks
    (Playful)
    Presence
    (Mischievous)
    Dexterity
    (Nimble)
    New Identity
    (Sonja Wu)
    Mantle
    (Spring)
    Mask:

    An alluring young beauty, Sonnie Wu is 5'2" and lean-bodied, with a light, nimble step and eyes that seem to say "Hey, you know what would be fun?" Her reddish-brown hair often seems slightly unkempt, and an amused smile regularly plays on her lips. Sonnie is usually dressed casually or for outdoor activity. She almost always wears a pair of red leather tabi boots.
    Mien:

    To the eyes of Fae, Sonnie's feet are like those of a monkey: Toes as long as fingers, with one on each foot being opposable like a thumb. A long monkey tail protrudes from the base of Sonnie's spine, covered in hair the same shade as her head. It appears to be prehensile, and often moves to react to her mood and dances about when she speaks, like people who "talk with their hands." Finally, her brown eyes turn golden.
    Mundane Equipment:

    Smart phone, messenger bag, quarterstaff, 2 throwing knifes (concealed), 3 goblin fruit (changes by season), mountain bike.
    Hedgespun

    Cloud-Stepping Shoes
    Hedgespun ● +2 Speed

    Riyu Jingu Bang (Staff)
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Damage

    Coin of the Lucky Monkey
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Defense
    Sonnie Wu Scenes
     
      Dreaming, Cloak of the Elements

    +1
    SL
    3
    PRE

    Wyrd
    ••••
    Steepscrambler

    "Um... el-oh-el what?"

    Sonnie Wu looked about her Hollow in confusion. She had just stepped in through the door from the mortal realm, her hands and tail carrying shopping bags full of Hedgespinning materials. She had outfits for the upcoming Spring Coronation to manufacture. As soon as she had arrived, however, the Beast noticed something was different.

    That would be the set of wooden plank steps against the tree trunk, leading up to a doorway in another room.

    "Okay, that wasn't there last time."

    Carefully, she set her supplies down and moved to the doorway. Peering through, she could see there was, in fact, an entire room on the other side. Empty, like the first. Curious and confused, Sonnie continued her exploration.

    In the minutes that followed, she discovered that her Hollow now had a total of five small rooms, connected by doorways and steps and even a rope ladder. Each room was built like the original: slipshod and overly colorful, yet stable and secure. A each had small windows, too, oddly shaped and randomly placed.

    How did this even happen? The Steepscrambler certainly hadn't built these additions. There was no sign anyone else had been here. Checking, she knew the locks were in place and the whole place was just as hidden as before.

    "Okay, seriously. What the crap? Did my treehouse just grow... extra... rooms?" Her voice trailed off as she realized that is exactly what must have happened here. Sonnie hadn't been in her Hollow for a few days. While she was absent, her little Hedge shelter had expanded on it's own.

    "Like fungus growing on the side of a tree," she mused, returning to the First Entry Room, where the doors to Earth and the Hedge were located.

    "Well, isn't this a nice surprise?" she asked no one. As one might guess, no one answered.

    After checking on her goblin fruit plants, the Beast gathered up her bags and headed into one of the new rooms. She chose one at random and set the crafting supplies down. "I guess this is my Hedgespinning Room, now."

    Happy with the unexpected add-ons, she sat down on the floor and set to work.

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    Spring Mantle (Scent of Flowers and Fruit)

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