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[CHARACTER INFO]
CHARACTER NAME: Fitzwilliam Darcy
SERIES: Pride and Prejudice
CHRONOLOGY: Prior to his second proposal toward the end of the movie.
CLASS: Hero
BACKGROUND:
Like many others, Mr.Darcy is a resident of EARTH. Unlike many others, he is in fact from the Regency Era, the period in between the Georgian Era and the Victorian Era. Or, more specifically the turn of the 19th century. His story is set in merry old England during a time when women were considered property and rich people do very little beyond messaging people and attending parties. His lifestyle can be likened to that of the Jersey Shore crew, were we to take away all of the sex, drugs and inappropriate behaviour and replace it with fine lace, pianos and horse riding.
The majority of the story is set around Elizabeth Bennet, her family of five sisters and her mother and father and, of course, her mothers desperate attempts to send all of her daughters off into marriage. So naturally when an incredibly rich man is said to be taking up temporary residence in a nearby home for the summer, her goals are given increasing motivation. Naturally, the upcoming ball is merely a means of setting up her various daughters with the small amount of incredibly wealthy and well bred men present. Bingley is an amiable man, more than willing to dance with the eldest daughter Jane. Mr.Darcy? Not so much. During this time, it is considered quite rude to attend a ball only to stand to the side and stare people down, but that's just the kind of man Mr.Darcy is. He and Lizzie meet, they greet with short bows and a wonderfully awkward mood settles over the room as Darcy opts for more staring instead of proper conversation. Eventually, he goes so far as to insult Elizabeth's looks in an attempt to avoid any sort of dancing for the evening. Despite Bingley's urgings, he continues to be somewhat of a boring bastard throughout the evening. What a guy! He and Elizabeth share a brief conversation in amongst a larger one between friends, in which Darcy is horribly condescending and Elizabeth is curt, honest and clearly isn't taking him all that seriously. The two leave the evening all but loathing one another whilst Bingley and Jane leave with growing feelings of endearment toward each other,
A short time after the matchmaking between Jane and Bingley begins, Jane falls ill in Bingley's home. Past methods of transportation make it impossible to ship her home, of course. Elizabeth takes initiative, unable to bare the thought of her sister suffering alone and thus begins our second awkward meeting. She walks the lengthy distance from her home to Netherfield and Darcy is there to greet her, having not expected to see her. It's there that we see a sudden change of heart, he is quick to stand to attention upon her arrival and exchanges a number of meaningful looks whilst directing her to her sister. It's clear that he hasn't exactly forgotten her since their run in, but he doesn't treat her with any hostility as anyone might have expected. He's polite, though a little blunt, and he seems to be considering her with a little more seriousness than he had at the party. A little bit of Regency style flirting goes on through Elizabeth's stay, though she seems to see it more as verbal sparring without quite realising the slow change of heart on Darcy's side.
There is a considerable gap in meetings, during this time Elizabeth meets a man named Wickham, a man who claims to have been cheated out of his inheritance by Darcy. This only adds to the feelings of disdain Elizabeth has for the man who is slowly but surely finding himself falling for her. His change of opinion is once again apparent when he asks Elizabeth to dance with him at yet another ball. Somehow, she agrees and she does indeed regret it because she had "sworn to loathe him for all eternity" and that shit is always legit. As is customary with their run-ins, the dance is full of dry and sarcastic conversation and it is incredibly difficult to see the warmer feelings Darcy holds for Elizabeth. This is both because of some denial on his part and a terrible inability to properly express his feelings without being a jackass.
Seemingly out of nowhere, Bingley abruptly returns to London and brings with him his sister and his faithful friend, Mr.Darcy. There is no word on the matter and Jane is understandably heartbroken by it all. In this time of sadness, Elizabeth takes a trip to Rosings to visit her good friend and cousin who happen to be married because she rejected him (her cousin) but that's water under the bridge, right? It's there they are invited to dine with the incredibly rich and noble Lady Catherine and happen upon the man of the hour, Mr.Darcy who just so happens to be her nephew. Darcy's affections for her seem to increase as she sasses his aunt in that beautifully formal manner she's well known for. She becomes more endeared to him during the trip, but she only comes to hate him more as she discovers Mr.Darcy meddled into Bingley and Jane's relationship, urging his friend to cut his connections with her out of suspicion toward her feelings. In a display of excellent timing, he chooses the moment after her discovery to make his first proposal. Of course, he is nothing but condescending and manages to insult her family and her rank whilst describing his affections for her. He is promptly turned down and Elizabeth is quick to mention that his meddling with her sister and Wickham have lead her to such a choice. Along with the fact that he's kind of a jerk, but he takes most offense to the other two claims. He justifies his behaviour, stating that he did not believe Jane truly loved Bingley, a man Darcy respects most highly. The rejection is a solid one, and Darcy storms away full of frustration and sadness.
In an attempt to salvage at least some of his reputation in her eyes, he leaves her a letter explaining the situation between he and Wickham. As it happens, Wickham gambled away and lost his inheritance of his own accord. He demands more money and is of course turned down, so the obvious solution is to attempt to marry Darcy's 15 year old sister, someone he protects fiercely and cares for above all others. He is said to spoil and dote upon her, so the offenses against him are particularly grave. Wickham left the moment he found out he would not be given any money, and Geogiana, Darcy's sister, remains safe. It is explained that this same sort of protectiveness is what led him to talk Bingley out of his budding relationship with Jane, for fear that he may be being used for his money. Elizabeth is given a chance to meet this sister when she is taken to Mr.Darcy's home whilst under the impression he is out on business. She is told nothing but kind and pleasant words of praise in regards to his character, and her feelings for the man begin to change as she begins to realise she had taken the wrong impression of him. He's not out, of course and he catches her whilst doting on his sister. She attempts to run away, which is of course the wisest choice one can make. Now that the air has cleared considerably between the two, they're just left feeling awkward. Particularly Mr.Darcy, who still holds feelings for Elizabeth in his heart.
During her stay, Mr.Darcy is surprisingly generous, sociable and friendly toward her aunt and uncle and it seems a very pleasant trip until it is discovered that Elizabeth's youngest sister has run off with Wickham of all people. Darcy and Elizabeth part ways, and this is both a terrible burden and shame on her family, for it is a disgrace to know that they are together and not married. It seems like it will lead them to ruin, but it is revealed that somehow Wickham and Lydia are married and their reputation is no longer at stake. In her gushing, Lydia also manages to let slip the fact that Mr.Darcy paid for the entire wedding for the sake of saving her family.
Eventually, Darcy and Bingley returns and after a pep-talk and trial run with Darcy, Bingley is able to propose to Jane. He is of course accepted and there is much joy to be had. In the same evening, Lady Catherine visits Elizabeth personally to interrogate her over claims that she and Darcy may be considering marriage. Elizabeth rejects these claims and sends the Lady off in a huff. Much later on, she sets off for a walk in the very early morning only to find Darcy headed in her direction. It is then he makes his second and final proposal, declaring that she has bewitched him but that he will never pester her again so long as he knows she isn't at all interested in marrying him. By this point, her feelings have indeed changed and she accepts his proposal. This makes him in-arguably the happiest man in the world and the two return home to receive permission from Elizabeth's father.
Love in the Regency Era is more than a little complicated when one considers all of the factors that play an important part in courting and romance. His story is built on pride, prejudice and first impressions that must be worked through. He is a man very much set in his time period, from his mannerisms to his dress he is very much a gentleman from a different time. Though his reputation may proceed him he will indeed struggle to get a proper grasp on modern technology and terminology. It is fortunate that he is more than accustomed to swallowing his personal issues in order to reach a greater good, though it will be a difficult transition to make.
PERSONALITY:
Darcy's story is riddled with the difficult trial that is marriage in the regency era when love and genuine affection is part of the equation. The two main characters work through their own issues with pride, their differences in character and opinion and eventually the more sensitive subjects of rank and formality. Prior to the setting of the story, it is said that both of his parents died, leaving him to grow up quite quickly. Past situations such as the burden of rank and the issues with Wickham left him considerably jaded, enough to make him appear as if he is a sour character. Perhaps he is, he does own to his own temper quite frequently. He is a man with very little interest in false impressions and airs and he's not the sort of guy who will pretend to be polite to your face if he has no interest in you. Whether that makes him seem rude or not is of little consequence to him, but he will at the very least avoid making a scene. He is an incredibly broody and grumpy sort of man, he isn't easily pleased and he shares his displeasure quite openly when asked. Whether it be in regards to women, dancing or society, he isn't afraid to be honest when he admits he isn't at all impressed.
He is a member of a well known and wealthy family and his natural superiority has given him a bit of a complex as far as being proud goes. He is the master of his own estate and very much an independent man. He is intelligent and quick witted, much like Elizabeth. When it is acceptable, he does enjoy the odd bout of snark between he and someone he deems worthy. He is a very direct sort of character, unlike many in his time he does little to pad and sweeten his remarks. He states his observations and opinions with little care for whether they may be offensive, but he is often misunderstood as being rude when he is merely stating feelings on whatever the matter may be. He and Elizabeth's mother have gotten into many disagreements due to their contrary opinions. Though it's clear he thinks himself and his opinions above others, he puts a great value on his own words and little on others. He is quick to cut loose of people he feels are not worth his time or those who have wronged him. He says himself that his good opinion once lost is lost forever, which shows how unwilling he is to trust others and how little he is willing to deal with. It is, of course, a hint towards the harsh state of mind Wickham's betrayal has left him with.
Even in matters of romance, his haughty and proud nature often make things difficult. When proposing to Elizabeth, he speaks less of how endeared he is to her and why he might like to marry her and more on why he should NOT marry her, pointing out her inferior birth and her embarrassing family and how terribly he has struggled through such feelings. This is because he has little realisation of how his words are perceived by others and it is not until he is rejected by Elizabeth than he begins to realise how foolish he has been and aspires to fix all that he has done wrong to the best of his ability. Through this time, he never gives up on Elizabeth, though he does not impose himself on her. He merely wishes to redeem himself in her eyes through the letter, given that he had no intention of having her know that he paid for her sister's wedding. His change of person is less because he wants to win her over and more because he cannot stand to be hated by her when it is something he can so easily change.
Though we are not told how Bingley and Darcy came to be friends, it is said that they are great friends. Darcy is five years Bingley's senior and given his character, it seems strange for such a broody and grumpy man to become so close to such a friendly and eager character. The two compliment each other quite well, and they respect each other for their different qualities. Darcy is said to be a sort of advisor for Bingley, but the two often exchange friendly banter and generally enjoy each other's company. They even go so far as to marry sisters from the same family, a true bromance if there ever was one.
His feelings for Elizabeth stem from an admiration of her honesty and intelligence alongside an appreciation of her fine eyes. He had been meant to marry Lady Catherine's daugther, Anne. Who is a sickly and an unaccomplished woman overall. In Elizabeth he sees both challenging and endearing qualities and he finds her so incredibly charming that he is utterly bewitched by her. The two are so stubborn, that it takes them an incredibly long time to realise they are similar and that their dry banter is sparked by an ability to engage each other in stimulation conversation quite easily. Mr.Darcy speaks openly of what he likes in a woman, and he sets the standards quite high whilst occasionally eluding to the fact that Lizzie ticks quite a few of his boxes. The two both manage to balance each other out, as with Bingley and Darcy, Lizzie is far more sociable, light hearted and he loves to laugh and tease. Mr.Darcy greatly dislikes being laughed at, but that is a matter of pride that Lizzie seems to help him work through. She greatly disliked him for taking himself so seriously, only to realise her snap judgments had led her to a false conclusion. However, they manage to compliment each other. He keeps her grounded and he keeps her interested with his challenging and stubborn nature, the two are destined to have some amazing fights alongside some wonderful moments when it's apparent that they really just click.
To this day, Mr.Darcy remains a prominent sex symbol and is generally what many consider to be the ultimate romantic interest. If you were to play a dating game, Mr.Darcy is what you get when you answer all the right questions. Of course, his good looks and vast fortune play a part in that. He is independent and wealthy, being married into wealth is nothing to bat an eyelid at, particularly in the Regency Era. However, if you whittle away the more shallow traits you're still left with something admirable. Underneath all his broodiness and brutal honesty, Mr.Darcy is vulnerable. He's been wronged before and it's lead to him closing off to anyone he feels isn't worth his time. As such, he often declines introductions or offers out of suspicion. He doesn't trust that he isn't being played for his wealth and social standing just as Wickham had tried to with his sister. He won't spare much thought for anyone he feels to be fake and false in their manners and kindness and he judges this most harshly.
False first impressions play a large part in his progression as a character. He began as a man closed off from others for what he believed was his own good, entirely unaware of the impression he left upon others. He comes from a circle of people who only encourage such rude and haughty behaviour and is entirely thrown when the one person who catches his eye finds him insufferable. The brutal honestly of Elizabeth led him to change himself. Not as a means of getting under her dress, but simply so he could prove that he had the potential to be a good person. The idea of being intolerable was unbearable, though in many regards he still remains haughty and snobbish. The two both made mistakes from the very first greeting, but in a very roundabout way they began to realise that how you initially percieve someone does not lend itself well to a proper judge of character. Both pride and prejudice on each sides proved to be means of warping personalities, but such things can be worked through. Mr.Darcy is a character of incredible resolve, his stubborn nature both helped and hindered him as he came to realise the terrible impressions he had a habit of leaving on people. He's vulnerable and he's been wronged before, but he is capable of change when the inspiration is there.
POWER:
Involuntary swoon: It works sort of like hypnosis or a stun technique, he need only make roughly three seconds of eye contact before he is able to make someone begin swooning. The intensity and length of the stare, mental resilience of the victim and the range can impact the effect it has. It can range from brief light headedness to full on dizzy spells. It is of course something he will have to gain control of over time, so it can take effect without his volition on occasion.
Teleportation: Throughout the movie, Mr.Darcy has a funny way of appearing exactly when he's needed. Or not needed, as the case may be. He tends to show up without anyone ever knowing he had been approaching. His power will give him the ability to will himself from one place to the other instantly. It has a somewhat short range, it can take him through a building and up and down a street, but not across blocks or countries.
[CHARACTER SAMPLES]
COMMUNITY POST (VOICE) SAMPLE:
[This is by no means a prompt introduction. Actually, it's quite some time after Darcy arrives that he actually manages to make some form of an introduction. He isn't at all used to having to do so, he's accustomed to having someone else do it for him. It helps to filter through the people who aren't worth his time, he is after all a wealthy man of noble standing, though he's begun to realise that means very little here.
What's worse is that he honestly haad no idea how to use this...device until quite recently. It still takes him a considerable time to get it working, and it really sort of worries him given how little he understands it. Still, there's some amount of stubbornness fueling this endeavour, he insists on learning to function within this world because the idea of needing to be coddled and saved due to his lack of relevant knowledge and thus, he will figure out each contraption one at a time.
Of course, he opts for video, the tiny keyboard is just a little bit beyond him at this point.]
Good Afternoon. [He inclines his head ever so slightly, as if to entertain being polite.]
For those unfamiliar with me, I shall do you the honour of making a brief introduction. I am Mr.Darcy of Pemberley. [A pause] England. I have been informed that my reputation proceeds me, though not for reasons I had been made aware of until recently.
As I am aware of this already, I am not presently interested in hearing personal accounts of past experiences with my character. It is of little consequence to me.
What I would like to know involves my own distinct difference in mannerisms and customs. I've discovered I am from a different era, but I am curious to know if I am the only one. While I've little concern for retellings of my own experiences, I am at least interested in discovering whether I am to be the only one adapting to such a drastic change in time.
That will be all for now. Any information given will be immensely appreciated.
Thank you. [He inclines his head once again, shutting the feed off.]
LOGS POST (PROSE) SAMPLE:
It is of course no surprise that adapting to a situation like this is bound to be difficult. Swept off your feet into what seems like a new world! Granted powers and given an apartment as if you were actually expected to stay! It's enough to make any man mad, but it takes a particularly bad toll on Mr.Darcy. Not only is he bewildered by the fact that he's been spirited away to a town he's never seen before, he's just utterly floored by the immense differences in technology. All of it. He hasn't a clue how to use his communicator and his entire apartment is of little use to him, given that he's not seen the majority of the appliances that adorn it.
He's cycled it a few times by now, but he continues to return to the strange switch lodged alongside the door of his apparent dwelling. He knows he ought not touch it given that he's no idea what it is or what it does, but he also knows he will not survive if he does not adapt. The sad truth is that occasionally adaption comes with risk. He reaches out a tentative hand and flicks the switch quite quickly, lighting the room with what he can only assume are obnoxiously bright candles. He's not seen such an unnatural light before, it reminds him of lightning and it's horribly off-putting. He's quick to switch them back off, though he's begun to feel as if he's learnt the purpose behind them and that in itself is an accomplishment.
In his own company, he isn't afraid to let slip a loud and tired sigh. This entire experience has been utterly exhausting, but he hasn't quite felt ready to sleep. He's so tense and wound up, he hasn't even begun to consider the loneliness that awaits him without his close acquaintances. A walk, he supposes, will clear his mind some. Perhaps if it's lucky it will begin to tire him out. The strong desire to go outside seems to flick a switch in him and within seconds he is teleporting from his spot in his apartment to the street directly outside. Luckily for him, it's a quiet moment during a quiet day, he manages not to bump into anyone but appearing out of nowhere is standard enough not to warrant stares. It's jarring and horrifying and he needs to step back and mull it over for a moment. It's truly beginning to hit him just how real this situation is, but it only fills him with a greater resolve. He absolutely refuses to perish in this place due to his own ignorance, he knows himself capable of adapting. Though he does not desire any of this, he has no intention of giving up. So he'll do exactly what he set out to do. He'll walk.
FINAL NOTES:
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[CHARACTER INFO]
CHARACTER NAME: Fitzwilliam Darcy
SERIES: Pride and Prejudice
CHRONOLOGY: Prior to his second proposal toward the end of the movie.
CLASS: Hero
BACKGROUND:
Like many others, Mr.Darcy is a resident of EARTH. Unlike many others, he is in fact from the Regency Era, the period in between the Georgian Era and the Victorian Era. Or, more specifically the turn of the 19th century. His story is set in merry old England during a time when women were considered property and rich people do very little beyond messaging people and attending parties. His lifestyle can be likened to that of the Jersey Shore crew, were we to take away all of the sex, drugs and inappropriate behaviour and replace it with fine lace, pianos and horse riding.
The majority of the story is set around Elizabeth Bennet, her family of five sisters and her mother and father and, of course, her mothers desperate attempts to send all of her daughters off into marriage. So naturally when an incredibly rich man is said to be taking up temporary residence in a nearby home for the summer, her goals are given increasing motivation. Naturally, the upcoming ball is merely a means of setting up her various daughters with the small amount of incredibly wealthy and well bred men present. Bingley is an amiable man, more than willing to dance with the eldest daughter Jane. Mr.Darcy? Not so much. During this time, it is considered quite rude to attend a ball only to stand to the side and stare people down, but that's just the kind of man Mr.Darcy is. He and Lizzie meet, they greet with short bows and a wonderfully awkward mood settles over the room as Darcy opts for more staring instead of proper conversation. Eventually, he goes so far as to insult Elizabeth's looks in an attempt to avoid any sort of dancing for the evening. Despite Bingley's urgings, he continues to be somewhat of a boring bastard throughout the evening. What a guy! He and Elizabeth share a brief conversation in amongst a larger one between friends, in which Darcy is horribly condescending and Elizabeth is curt, honest and clearly isn't taking him all that seriously. The two leave the evening all but loathing one another whilst Bingley and Jane leave with growing feelings of endearment toward each other,
A short time after the matchmaking between Jane and Bingley begins, Jane falls ill in Bingley's home. Past methods of transportation make it impossible to ship her home, of course. Elizabeth takes initiative, unable to bare the thought of her sister suffering alone and thus begins our second awkward meeting. She walks the lengthy distance from her home to Netherfield and Darcy is there to greet her, having not expected to see her. It's there that we see a sudden change of heart, he is quick to stand to attention upon her arrival and exchanges a number of meaningful looks whilst directing her to her sister. It's clear that he hasn't exactly forgotten her since their run in, but he doesn't treat her with any hostility as anyone might have expected. He's polite, though a little blunt, and he seems to be considering her with a little more seriousness than he had at the party. A little bit of Regency style flirting goes on through Elizabeth's stay, though she seems to see it more as verbal sparring without quite realising the slow change of heart on Darcy's side.
There is a considerable gap in meetings, during this time Elizabeth meets a man named Wickham, a man who claims to have been cheated out of his inheritance by Darcy. This only adds to the feelings of disdain Elizabeth has for the man who is slowly but surely finding himself falling for her. His change of opinion is once again apparent when he asks Elizabeth to dance with him at yet another ball. Somehow, she agrees and she does indeed regret it because she had "sworn to loathe him for all eternity" and that shit is always legit. As is customary with their run-ins, the dance is full of dry and sarcastic conversation and it is incredibly difficult to see the warmer feelings Darcy holds for Elizabeth. This is both because of some denial on his part and a terrible inability to properly express his feelings without being a jackass.
Seemingly out of nowhere, Bingley abruptly returns to London and brings with him his sister and his faithful friend, Mr.Darcy. There is no word on the matter and Jane is understandably heartbroken by it all. In this time of sadness, Elizabeth takes a trip to Rosings to visit her good friend and cousin who happen to be married because she rejected him (her cousin) but that's water under the bridge, right? It's there they are invited to dine with the incredibly rich and noble Lady Catherine and happen upon the man of the hour, Mr.Darcy who just so happens to be her nephew. Darcy's affections for her seem to increase as she sasses his aunt in that beautifully formal manner she's well known for. She becomes more endeared to him during the trip, but she only comes to hate him more as she discovers Mr.Darcy meddled into Bingley and Jane's relationship, urging his friend to cut his connections with her out of suspicion toward her feelings. In a display of excellent timing, he chooses the moment after her discovery to make his first proposal. Of course, he is nothing but condescending and manages to insult her family and her rank whilst describing his affections for her. He is promptly turned down and Elizabeth is quick to mention that his meddling with her sister and Wickham have lead her to such a choice. Along with the fact that he's kind of a jerk, but he takes most offense to the other two claims. He justifies his behaviour, stating that he did not believe Jane truly loved Bingley, a man Darcy respects most highly. The rejection is a solid one, and Darcy storms away full of frustration and sadness.
In an attempt to salvage at least some of his reputation in her eyes, he leaves her a letter explaining the situation between he and Wickham. As it happens, Wickham gambled away and lost his inheritance of his own accord. He demands more money and is of course turned down, so the obvious solution is to attempt to marry Darcy's 15 year old sister, someone he protects fiercely and cares for above all others. He is said to spoil and dote upon her, so the offenses against him are particularly grave. Wickham left the moment he found out he would not be given any money, and Geogiana, Darcy's sister, remains safe. It is explained that this same sort of protectiveness is what led him to talk Bingley out of his budding relationship with Jane, for fear that he may be being used for his money. Elizabeth is given a chance to meet this sister when she is taken to Mr.Darcy's home whilst under the impression he is out on business. She is told nothing but kind and pleasant words of praise in regards to his character, and her feelings for the man begin to change as she begins to realise she had taken the wrong impression of him. He's not out, of course and he catches her whilst doting on his sister. She attempts to run away, which is of course the wisest choice one can make. Now that the air has cleared considerably between the two, they're just left feeling awkward. Particularly Mr.Darcy, who still holds feelings for Elizabeth in his heart.
During her stay, Mr.Darcy is surprisingly generous, sociable and friendly toward her aunt and uncle and it seems a very pleasant trip until it is discovered that Elizabeth's youngest sister has run off with Wickham of all people. Darcy and Elizabeth part ways, and this is both a terrible burden and shame on her family, for it is a disgrace to know that they are together and not married. It seems like it will lead them to ruin, but it is revealed that somehow Wickham and Lydia are married and their reputation is no longer at stake. In her gushing, Lydia also manages to let slip the fact that Mr.Darcy paid for the entire wedding for the sake of saving her family.
Eventually, Darcy and Bingley returns and after a pep-talk and trial run with Darcy, Bingley is able to propose to Jane. He is of course accepted and there is much joy to be had. In the same evening, Lady Catherine visits Elizabeth personally to interrogate her over claims that she and Darcy may be considering marriage. Elizabeth rejects these claims and sends the Lady off in a huff. Much later on, she sets off for a walk in the very early morning only to find Darcy headed in her direction. It is then he makes his second and final proposal, declaring that she has bewitched him but that he will never pester her again so long as he knows she isn't at all interested in marrying him. By this point, her feelings have indeed changed and she accepts his proposal. This makes him in-arguably the happiest man in the world and the two return home to receive permission from Elizabeth's father.
Love in the Regency Era is more than a little complicated when one considers all of the factors that play an important part in courting and romance. His story is built on pride, prejudice and first impressions that must be worked through. He is a man very much set in his time period, from his mannerisms to his dress he is very much a gentleman from a different time. Though his reputation may proceed him he will indeed struggle to get a proper grasp on modern technology and terminology. It is fortunate that he is more than accustomed to swallowing his personal issues in order to reach a greater good, though it will be a difficult transition to make.
PERSONALITY:
Darcy's story is riddled with the difficult trial that is marriage in the regency era when love and genuine affection is part of the equation. The two main characters work through their own issues with pride, their differences in character and opinion and eventually the more sensitive subjects of rank and formality. Prior to the setting of the story, it is said that both of his parents died, leaving him to grow up quite quickly. Past situations such as the burden of rank and the issues with Wickham left him considerably jaded, enough to make him appear as if he is a sour character. Perhaps he is, he does own to his own temper quite frequently. He is a man with very little interest in false impressions and airs and he's not the sort of guy who will pretend to be polite to your face if he has no interest in you. Whether that makes him seem rude or not is of little consequence to him, but he will at the very least avoid making a scene. He is an incredibly broody and grumpy sort of man, he isn't easily pleased and he shares his displeasure quite openly when asked. Whether it be in regards to women, dancing or society, he isn't afraid to be honest when he admits he isn't at all impressed.
He is a member of a well known and wealthy family and his natural superiority has given him a bit of a complex as far as being proud goes. He is the master of his own estate and very much an independent man. He is intelligent and quick witted, much like Elizabeth. When it is acceptable, he does enjoy the odd bout of snark between he and someone he deems worthy. He is a very direct sort of character, unlike many in his time he does little to pad and sweeten his remarks. He states his observations and opinions with little care for whether they may be offensive, but he is often misunderstood as being rude when he is merely stating feelings on whatever the matter may be. He and Elizabeth's mother have gotten into many disagreements due to their contrary opinions. Though it's clear he thinks himself and his opinions above others, he puts a great value on his own words and little on others. He is quick to cut loose of people he feels are not worth his time or those who have wronged him. He says himself that his good opinion once lost is lost forever, which shows how unwilling he is to trust others and how little he is willing to deal with. It is, of course, a hint towards the harsh state of mind Wickham's betrayal has left him with.
Even in matters of romance, his haughty and proud nature often make things difficult. When proposing to Elizabeth, he speaks less of how endeared he is to her and why he might like to marry her and more on why he should NOT marry her, pointing out her inferior birth and her embarrassing family and how terribly he has struggled through such feelings. This is because he has little realisation of how his words are perceived by others and it is not until he is rejected by Elizabeth than he begins to realise how foolish he has been and aspires to fix all that he has done wrong to the best of his ability. Through this time, he never gives up on Elizabeth, though he does not impose himself on her. He merely wishes to redeem himself in her eyes through the letter, given that he had no intention of having her know that he paid for her sister's wedding. His change of person is less because he wants to win her over and more because he cannot stand to be hated by her when it is something he can so easily change.
Though we are not told how Bingley and Darcy came to be friends, it is said that they are great friends. Darcy is five years Bingley's senior and given his character, it seems strange for such a broody and grumpy man to become so close to such a friendly and eager character. The two compliment each other quite well, and they respect each other for their different qualities. Darcy is said to be a sort of advisor for Bingley, but the two often exchange friendly banter and generally enjoy each other's company. They even go so far as to marry sisters from the same family, a true bromance if there ever was one.
His feelings for Elizabeth stem from an admiration of her honesty and intelligence alongside an appreciation of her fine eyes. He had been meant to marry Lady Catherine's daugther, Anne. Who is a sickly and an unaccomplished woman overall. In Elizabeth he sees both challenging and endearing qualities and he finds her so incredibly charming that he is utterly bewitched by her. The two are so stubborn, that it takes them an incredibly long time to realise they are similar and that their dry banter is sparked by an ability to engage each other in stimulation conversation quite easily. Mr.Darcy speaks openly of what he likes in a woman, and he sets the standards quite high whilst occasionally eluding to the fact that Lizzie ticks quite a few of his boxes. The two both manage to balance each other out, as with Bingley and Darcy, Lizzie is far more sociable, light hearted and he loves to laugh and tease. Mr.Darcy greatly dislikes being laughed at, but that is a matter of pride that Lizzie seems to help him work through. She greatly disliked him for taking himself so seriously, only to realise her snap judgments had led her to a false conclusion. However, they manage to compliment each other. He keeps her grounded and he keeps her interested with his challenging and stubborn nature, the two are destined to have some amazing fights alongside some wonderful moments when it's apparent that they really just click.
To this day, Mr.Darcy remains a prominent sex symbol and is generally what many consider to be the ultimate romantic interest. If you were to play a dating game, Mr.Darcy is what you get when you answer all the right questions. Of course, his good looks and vast fortune play a part in that. He is independent and wealthy, being married into wealth is nothing to bat an eyelid at, particularly in the Regency Era. However, if you whittle away the more shallow traits you're still left with something admirable. Underneath all his broodiness and brutal honesty, Mr.Darcy is vulnerable. He's been wronged before and it's lead to him closing off to anyone he feels isn't worth his time. As such, he often declines introductions or offers out of suspicion. He doesn't trust that he isn't being played for his wealth and social standing just as Wickham had tried to with his sister. He won't spare much thought for anyone he feels to be fake and false in their manners and kindness and he judges this most harshly.
False first impressions play a large part in his progression as a character. He began as a man closed off from others for what he believed was his own good, entirely unaware of the impression he left upon others. He comes from a circle of people who only encourage such rude and haughty behaviour and is entirely thrown when the one person who catches his eye finds him insufferable. The brutal honestly of Elizabeth led him to change himself. Not as a means of getting under her dress, but simply so he could prove that he had the potential to be a good person. The idea of being intolerable was unbearable, though in many regards he still remains haughty and snobbish. The two both made mistakes from the very first greeting, but in a very roundabout way they began to realise that how you initially percieve someone does not lend itself well to a proper judge of character. Both pride and prejudice on each sides proved to be means of warping personalities, but such things can be worked through. Mr.Darcy is a character of incredible resolve, his stubborn nature both helped and hindered him as he came to realise the terrible impressions he had a habit of leaving on people. He's vulnerable and he's been wronged before, but he is capable of change when the inspiration is there.
POWER:
Involuntary swoon: It works sort of like hypnosis or a stun technique, he need only make roughly three seconds of eye contact before he is able to make someone begin swooning. The intensity and length of the stare, mental resilience of the victim and the range can impact the effect it has. It can range from brief light headedness to full on dizzy spells. It is of course something he will have to gain control of over time, so it can take effect without his volition on occasion.
Teleportation: Throughout the movie, Mr.Darcy has a funny way of appearing exactly when he's needed. Or not needed, as the case may be. He tends to show up without anyone ever knowing he had been approaching. His power will give him the ability to will himself from one place to the other instantly. It has a somewhat short range, it can take him through a building and up and down a street, but not across blocks or countries.
[CHARACTER SAMPLES]
COMMUNITY POST (VOICE) SAMPLE:
[This is by no means a prompt introduction. Actually, it's quite some time after Darcy arrives that he actually manages to make some form of an introduction. He isn't at all used to having to do so, he's accustomed to having someone else do it for him. It helps to filter through the people who aren't worth his time, he is after all a wealthy man of noble standing, though he's begun to realise that means very little here.
What's worse is that he honestly haad no idea how to use this...device until quite recently. It still takes him a considerable time to get it working, and it really sort of worries him given how little he understands it. Still, there's some amount of stubbornness fueling this endeavour, he insists on learning to function within this world because the idea of needing to be coddled and saved due to his lack of relevant knowledge and thus, he will figure out each contraption one at a time.
Of course, he opts for video, the tiny keyboard is just a little bit beyond him at this point.]
Good Afternoon. [He inclines his head ever so slightly, as if to entertain being polite.]
For those unfamiliar with me, I shall do you the honour of making a brief introduction. I am Mr.Darcy of Pemberley. [A pause] England. I have been informed that my reputation proceeds me, though not for reasons I had been made aware of until recently.
As I am aware of this already, I am not presently interested in hearing personal accounts of past experiences with my character. It is of little consequence to me.
What I would like to know involves my own distinct difference in mannerisms and customs. I've discovered I am from a different era, but I am curious to know if I am the only one. While I've little concern for retellings of my own experiences, I am at least interested in discovering whether I am to be the only one adapting to such a drastic change in time.
That will be all for now. Any information given will be immensely appreciated.
Thank you. [He inclines his head once again, shutting the feed off.]
LOGS POST (PROSE) SAMPLE:
It is of course no surprise that adapting to a situation like this is bound to be difficult. Swept off your feet into what seems like a new world! Granted powers and given an apartment as if you were actually expected to stay! It's enough to make any man mad, but it takes a particularly bad toll on Mr.Darcy. Not only is he bewildered by the fact that he's been spirited away to a town he's never seen before, he's just utterly floored by the immense differences in technology. All of it. He hasn't a clue how to use his communicator and his entire apartment is of little use to him, given that he's not seen the majority of the appliances that adorn it.
He's cycled it a few times by now, but he continues to return to the strange switch lodged alongside the door of his apparent dwelling. He knows he ought not touch it given that he's no idea what it is or what it does, but he also knows he will not survive if he does not adapt. The sad truth is that occasionally adaption comes with risk. He reaches out a tentative hand and flicks the switch quite quickly, lighting the room with what he can only assume are obnoxiously bright candles. He's not seen such an unnatural light before, it reminds him of lightning and it's horribly off-putting. He's quick to switch them back off, though he's begun to feel as if he's learnt the purpose behind them and that in itself is an accomplishment.
In his own company, he isn't afraid to let slip a loud and tired sigh. This entire experience has been utterly exhausting, but he hasn't quite felt ready to sleep. He's so tense and wound up, he hasn't even begun to consider the loneliness that awaits him without his close acquaintances. A walk, he supposes, will clear his mind some. Perhaps if it's lucky it will begin to tire him out. The strong desire to go outside seems to flick a switch in him and within seconds he is teleporting from his spot in his apartment to the street directly outside. Luckily for him, it's a quiet moment during a quiet day, he manages not to bump into anyone but appearing out of nowhere is standard enough not to warrant stares. It's jarring and horrifying and he needs to step back and mull it over for a moment. It's truly beginning to hit him just how real this situation is, but it only fills him with a greater resolve. He absolutely refuses to perish in this place due to his own ignorance, he knows himself capable of adapting. Though he does not desire any of this, he has no intention of giving up. So he'll do exactly what he set out to do. He'll walk.
FINAL NOTES:
Nope!
