Nova Walker
None
She/her, They/them, AFAB.
19-20
Human with a Venom symbiote.
Omnisexual disaster, babe-
TBD
Alive
Morally ambiguous asshole.
Caucasian, American.
Very light.
170-180
Pre-symbiote: 5’7”
Post-symbiote (Current): 6’1”
Bright blue
Black, blue tips.
Just down, rarely in any other sort of hairstyle unless it’s needed. (And of those, usually just consists of a ponytail, braid, or bun.)
None
Athletic, muscular, hourglass shape.
Right
Multiple scars on elbows, knees, and a few on hips from falling off of her longboard or skateboard. And then some more from fighting, and some more from (insert random activity here.)
A snake tattoo that wraps around her neck. (See gallery)
Possibly more.
What is color she only knows darkness-
Heavily influenced by emo/goth/alt styles, you’ll never catch her not wearing combat boots and a leather jacket. In fact, most of her accessories and jewelry are leather. She likes the feel and look of it. (Now don’t take that the wrong way,)
An antisocial young woman with a tendency towards anger issues and impatience, especially if she doesn’t know the person. Not to mention her lack of a filter with the things she says, and her monotone voice doesn’t help with telling how serious she is either. Plus, she’ll use violence to solve her problems. It’s gone far enough to kill people before, and she’s not afraid to do it again. All in all, your first impressions may be. . . less than ideal.
However, once she does get to know someone, she is more tolerant of them and might even let them into her “bubble.” And after a while you’ll discover she’s actually quite nice, with a small array of interests and a large imagination. This. . . does not get rid of her mental issues though.
Unfortunately, she often lives multiple lives. One as a Spider-person in the Spider-Society, one as a civilian in her universe, and a more frowned-upon lifestyle that includes violence and crime.
And be aware, it’s not just her you have to earn the favor of.
Physical touch, giving/receiving gifts.
Lower than usual for someone such as her, very distinctive. When in collaboration with her symbiote, it takes on a sound filled with whispers and hisses, akin to how someone might imagine a snake speaks.
Surviving.
- Quick to anger.
- Mood swings.
- Fight first, ask questions later.
- Single-mindedness.
- Slight paranoia.
- Keeps most people at arms-length.
- Believes the justice system is broken.
- Rarely listens to people just because they have “more authority.”
- Few allies.
- If the symbiote is harmed in some way, so is she.
- Soundwaves and heat will damage the symbiote.
- And others.
- Listening to music.
- Engaging in her interests.
- Alone time.
- Animals of any sort.
- Having the ability to do as she pleases.
- When people respect her boundaries.
- Judgement-free zones.
- The noise of crowded areas.
- Being forced into uncomfortable situations.
- Being forced to do anything she doesn’t agree with.
- Being around people she dislikes, even in passing.
- Unnecessary touching. (situational)
- Repressing habits.
- Can ride a longboard/skateboard, usually without falling off.
- Not terrible at art.
- Procrastinating.
- Mediocre flirt. (You can’t tell if she’s flirting, sarcastic, or just being nice. Good luck.)
- Skilled fighter.
- Longboarding/Skateboarding
- Drawing, specifically pencil-on-paper.
- Reading books.
Or fanfics. - Exercising her nerd abilities.
English, Russian, learning Spanish (in the very early basics. . .).
I mean she’s got a little something going on with the alien parasite.
PTSD, ADHD.
(Oof, at this point, most of my characters have these.)
Unknown
- Oh is she actually smiling?? (Rare)
- Stims, in public suppressed.
- Might talk about what’s making her happy. (Don’t count on it.)
- But if only moderate excitement or happiness, few changes.
- Is she frowning or is that her neutral face? You’ll never know.
- Talks even less or not at all.
- Might end up just getting angry.
- If extremely distressed will go somewhere alone. (She’s having a breakdown. But no one can know.)
- Overall not many changes if it’s mild.
- Narrowed eyes.
- Balled-up fists.
- Raised voice.
- Dare I say, a venomous tone of voice?
- Oh hello symbiote how are you today?
- Oh hello getting punched in the face h-
- Narrowed eyes. (Again)
- Crossed arms.
- Might just leave the vicinity of who is making her irritated.
- May pace around for a bit before returning to what is making her irritated.
- Wide eyes.
- Might have a comment or two.
- The sarcasm level of her comments depends on if it’s good surprised or bad surprised.
- Might jump a bit if the surprise is startling.
- Grimace.
- Another sarcastic comment.
- Initial dramatic reaction.
- Searching for the danger.
- Defensive posture.
- Quickened breathing.
- May have symbiote as assistance.
- But really, this must be some crazy shit to have her visibly afraid.
- Very quiet.
- Anxiety fidgeting with anything in hands.
- Forced deep breaths.
- Hand to chest due to constricted feeling and pounding heart.
- Wow you made her blush? You should record this for the history books.
- Unless she has a quick comeback, has no idea what to do.
- Acting very casual about it regardless.
- More fidgeting or has hands in pockets/clasped together.
- Starts talking to herself to try and figure it out herself.
- Lightly hitting head on table/wall for dramatic effect.
- If it’s just someone talking and she doesn’t understand they get a head tilt and several follow-up questions.
- Frustration arises if she can’t figure it out.
- Frustration. (Again)
- Feeling overwhelmed.
- S t i m.
- Has to take a break from whatever is making her stressed.
- Slight anxiety but not terrible.
- Might try to laugh it off.
- If that doesn’t work, Leave The Scene.
- Generally brutally honest and rarely lies.
- But is also a very good liar.
- You will never be able to tell.
- Furrowed eyebrows.
- “Are you uh. . . okay?”
- Gives person an awkward pat on the back or something.
- Will give mediocre verbal reassurance, but coming from her it means more than face value.
- Really, if she’s actually concerned about you that means you’ve broken down one of her walls.
- Please. She’s always tired. (/hj)
- Drooped eyes.
- Doesn’t bother with many facial expressions.
- Not much talking.
- Might fall asleep for a few minutes if she rests her head on something and closes her eyes, but wakes up pretty quick.
- Wow her need for sleep finally overcame her insomnia!
- Moves a bit in her sleep.
- Can sleep through most noises.
- Usually wakes up initially earlier in the morning, then takes a series of naps until it’s a time she actually wants to wake up.
- Has earbuds in half the time. She sleeps through the music.
- This is where more movement during sleep happens.
- Very weird and vivid dreams.
- Can have any range of good dreams to terrible nightmares.
- Insists the nightmares aren’t a big deal. (They are.)
- On rare occasions she might talk in her sleep.
- Zoning out.
- Gets on her phone, starts scrolling.
- More fidgets and stims with things.
- Playing music through earbuds.
- Doing multiple things at once.
- Usual tiredness multiplied by three.
- Attempts to go on with life as usual.
- Only takes breaks if it’s very bad.
- Is usually forced to take breaks before it gets to that point though.
- Eyes darting, searching for an escape.
- Ready for a fight.
- Symbiote may take the lead.
- Usually ends badly for the transgressors.
- See above.
- Either goes on the defensive or dares the aggressor to do whatever they’re saying.
- Cocked head and a smile.
- Symbiote may make an appearance, but doesn’t take over.
- Full on Venom mode.
- Feral.
- Casualties are the enemy’s fault for being dumb enough to keep fighting.
- Hyperventilating.
- Tears.
- Curled into a ball sitting down.
- The symbiote will try to bite you if you get too close and you’re not trusted.
- Who gave her alcohol?
- Probably laughing. Like way more than someone should.
- After the laughing stage ends we move on to the Oh No stage.
- Probably ends up doing crazy shit.
- Surprisingly friendlier though.
- Wakes up later somewhere completely random with a 70% chance that random place is someone else’s house.
- How did this happen?
- Making efforts to be friends with the person.
- Flirting skills go-
- Secretly happy when she has a conversation with them.
- Makes it known to No One.
- Not the best
- Usually leaning on one foot when standing for the Aesthetic.
- Leans on walls like a jock leaning on a locker.
- Will also cross arms when standing.
- What is sitting normally?
- Slouches a lot.
- ✨Manspreading.✨
- If she can put one leg up on something she will.
- Might just cross legs if there’s enough space.
- Depends.
- Either walks pretty fast or slow and casual.
- Long legs = long strides.
- Do not get caught in the Murder Walk.
- S p e e d.
- Need I say more?
- Doesn’t have wings.
- Tapping.
- Hand movements in general.
- Rubbing or fidgeting with things in hands.
- Multiples of four are very pleasing to the brain, and uneven numbers are not. Just walking and counting steps in fours works for her.
- And others.
Spider abilities:
- Sticking to walls.
- Spider-sense.
- Increased agility.
- Increased strength.
- Increased healing factor.
- Webs.
- Etc.
Symbiote-given abilities:
- Ability to turn into a Venom creature.
- Enhanced senses. Sight, smell, hearing, etc. Included is the ability to detect approaching life-forms and the ability to sense emotions.
- Black tendrils for climbing/grabbing/etc.
- Venomous bite.
- Temporary increased healing factor on top of her own.
- High regeneration ability, but temporary. Can regrow limbs or heal grievous injury.
- Immune to certain superpowers, including a Spiderman’s Spider-Sense and Ghost Rider’s Penance Stare.
Note: I didn’t make any of these up.
None, if they’re all covered above.
I think it’s covered up there.
July 3rd
Oregon 👉👉
Completed high school.
Will add later.
Maybe.
The symbiote is less of a pet and more of a companion.
Nameless, deceased.
Two older sisters, of whom she never speaks to.
Unknown, never kept in touch with them.
A small number of actual love interests. Most notably, and the one that contributed to one of her Canon Events, was her universe’s Gwen Stacy.
Jasper Weber, love interest. (It’s complicated) (It’s unhealthy) (It’s drumroll BAD FOR JASPER’S MENTAL HEALTH-)
Depends on the situation, but will carry around her one of her boards.
She has a pocket knife. Don’t tell anyone.
Keeps a handful of wrapped chocolates with her as a treat for the symbiote.
(Chocolate is a source for phenethylamine, a compound that positively affects mood and that Venom needs to live. The other producer of phenethylamine is human brains.)
I added too many. Oh well.
- over the rainbow - MisterWives
- Only Happy When It Rains - Garbage
- HUSHH - AViVA
- Freak (ft. REI AMI) - Sub Urban
- VILLAIN (feat. Kim Petras & League of Legends) - K/DA
Nova + Jasper:
- Far Too Young To Die - Panic! At The Disco
(Insert random assortment here.)
- “Are you done?”
- “I don’t have to listen to you just because of your status.”
- “We can’t just kill them for no reason- oh really? Well then, maybe we can.“
- “Oh, my. It seems we’ve had a witness. That just won’t do.”
- “As much as I love the sound of your voice, stop screaming.”
- “Are you sure they truly care about you, or is that just what you want to believe?”
- “You know I love you.”
Whoa look a self-insert. I think you all knew this was coming.
Symbiote.
(Sometimes) Phantom.
Miles Morales.
Subjective to the situation.
Ehh, a lot.
None.
Does booing the government count?
Spider-Woman
Black and blue.
. . . Your mother.
An old leather jacket from a past lover.
Doesn’t use any weapons in combat except herself (and of course, the symbiote.)
Corvids, especially ravens. Also snakes.
But really, most animals she likes.
Spider-Woman.