Profile of Drusilla

drusilla is a small woman in stature, taking up little space in a room and projecting herself as a proper lady. she often wears serious expressions on her slender face, accentuated by her angular design. she is the palest of blues, a supple satin shine overlaying her plush fur. her face, tail, and legs are shaded in a darker hue, with white splashes reaching her front toes and sliding up the bridge of her nose. in the winter, her fur becomes a darker shade. she has brilliant, bright blue eyes.

drusilla is known for being a severe and austere woman. of noble origin, she follows the playbook expected by pedigree and trade—at times to a fault. she is not known for allowing pity to cloud her judgement, and whilst she rarely voices such beliefs, she is a strong supporter of the harshest punishment being the right one. she lacks compassion in the most eerie of ways, and it may leave one to wonder if there isn't a glimmer of delight in her eyes to see the criminal brought to cruel justice.

drusilla is gifted with a silver tongue, and is incredibly good at getting herself (or others) out of sticky situations. her skills in language and negotiation make her a valuable asset to any diplomatic situation, and her resolute nature means she often gets her way. despite her small stature, drusilla holds herself with pride and confidence, unwilling to back down in the face of adversity; she is a difficult woman to scare, and even more so to deter from a path once she has set upon it.

though she never willingly admits it, drusilla loves to be the center of attention. she craves being wanted and noticed, and her confident poise only grows when she knows she has the floor. while she prides herself on her cleanliness, she isn't afraid to do the dirty work when it comes to it, and won't balk at the idea of a muddy day throwing a wrench in her plans. she is independent, but only in that she is more than capable of handling herself on her own; when in the presence of others, she is respectful of her place and strictly adheres to societal expectations. everything about the mask she wears is skin deep—leaving much to be desired, and many layers to unearth before one finds the heart of her.

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spring 1707:
drusilla is the only child born to her nobleman father, valéry lovell, and his second wife, sláine (after the definitely not at all suspicious death of his first wife). she has two older half sisters.

spring 1708:
determined to outshine her sisters with not only her beauty but also her wit, drusilla enrolls in the college of eòlas.

spring 1710:
drusilla earns her professorship with a focus in linguistics. she returns home to rionna, where she earns employment with the castle as a translator for the commonwealth.