STATISTICS

Evangeline Lenore Ellison

FULL NAME

Eve, Evie, Angel, Len, Lenny, Vangie, ELE

AKA

AGE

31. December 1976

BIRTHDAY

Pansexual, open to polyamory

SEXUALITY

Single, but not desperately so

RELATIONSHIP STATUS

Witch (Empath)

SPECIES

A room at Iris' place

RESIDENCE

Journalist

OCCUPATION

PERSONALITY

Compassionate and empathic: Evangeline’s awareness of her empathic nature allows her to navigate emotional landscapes, though she often struggles with the intensity of others’ emotions. She’s developed strategies to cope, though they are not foolproof.
Inquisitive and introspective: Her natural curiosity drives her to uncover truths, both personal and external. She reflects deeply on her emotions and motivations, often weaving them into her writing.
Clever and playful: Her sharp wit and playful sense of humour allow her to navigate challenges with a light touch, often masking her own vulnerabilities.
Resilient but idealistic: Despite her challenges, Evangeline maintains a belief in the goodness of people and the value of truth, though her idealism can leave her blindsided.
Blunt and honest: She values honesty and directness, often delivering her observations with sharp candour. Despite her demure demeanour, curse words often slips out in moments of surprise or frustration.

LIKES

Writing and storytelling: She’s passionate about crafting compelling narratives that reveal the truths and connect with people’s experiences.
A proper cup of tea: Tea is her grounding ritual, a comforting constant in her life.
Rainy days: She finds solace in the atmosphere of a quiet, rainy day, perfect for reflection or creativity.
Rock and roll: Loud, energetic music helps her block out the emotional noise of the world. She often listens to bands like Led Zeppelin, The Clash, and Joan Jett while wearing headphones in crowded spaces.
Books and literature: Evangeline is an avid reader with a love for novels, poetry, and nonfiction that explores identity and resilience.
Dark humour: She enjoys biting with and uses it to diffuse tension or connect with others.
Exploring cultures: Learning new languages, tasting different cuisines, and meeting people from diverse backgrounds energise her.
Travel and discovery: She thrives on the excitement of uncovering new places and stories.
Nature walks: Solitude in nature helps her decompress from emotional overload.
Good conversations: She values genuine, meaningful exchanges with others.

DISLIKES

Dishonesty: She despises manipulation and lies, preferring transparency even in difficult situations.
Superficiality: She has little patience for shallow conversations or relationships.
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions: As an empath, she struggles with emotional overload and avoids environments where it’s unavoidable.
Crowded spaces: Too many emotions in one place can feel suffocating to her.
Bad tea: A poorly brewed cup is a quick way to irritate her.
Over-sentimentality: She prefers subtlety in emotional expression over performative displays.
Rigid thinking: She dislikes when people refuse to consider other perspectives.
Loud, overbearing people: Boisterous individuals drain her energy and test her patience.
Abandonment and uncertainty: Her experiences with loss and uncertainty leave her wary of unresolved emotional ties.
Conflict: While she values honesty, she often avoids outright confrontation, preferring humour or diplomacy instead.

STRENGTHS

Empathic insight: Her ability to sense and interpret emotions gives her a unique edge in connecting with people and crafting narratives, both personally and professionally.
Multilingual: She speaks English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, and Arabic. She’s currently learning Urdu.
Storytelling talent: Her writing captures emotional depth and authenticity, making her truly fit for her chosen field.

WEAKNESSES

Emotional overload: Though she has coping mechanisms, she sometimes struggles to separate her emotions from others’, leading to moments of confusion and/or exhaustion, especially in emotionally charged environments.
Overcommitted: Her desire to help and connect often leads her to take on more than she can handle.
Conflict avoidance: While she values honesty, she’s reluctant to engage in direct confrontation, preferring humour and diplomacy to diffuse tension… sometimes at the expense of resolution.

APPEARANCE

Height: 5’6’’
Build: Slender and petite
Hair colour: Dark brown
Eye colour: Deep brown, warm and expressive
Usual manner of dress: Practical but effortlessly stylish – fitted jeans, boots, and cosy jumpers, with the occasional tailored blouse or dress for professional settings.
Other: Always carries a messenger bag stuffed with notebooks. Also, don’t let her often demure appearance fool you; she curses like a sailor.

HISTORY

Evangeline Lenore Ellison was born on 31 December 1976 in Bath, Somerset, to Ruth Adcock and David Ellison. Her early childhood was defined by the steady, loving presence of David, a kind and attentive father who encouraged her inquisitive nature. Ruth, on the other hand, was often distant, disappearing for stretches before finally leaving the family for good when Evangeline was almost 10 years old. This abandonment created a void that David tried his best to fill, raising Evangeline with quiet devotion.

Evangeline excelled in academics, especially in literature and writing. Her empathic abilities began to surface more noticeably, allowing her to intuitively understand others’ emotions. Without fully understanding her nature, she developed strategies to manage the emotional intensity, often finding solace in writing and quiet introspection. She became a source of comfort and strength for David as he coped with Ruth’s absence.

Evangeline attended the University of Bath, where she studied journalism. During her second year, she secured an internship at Zest magazine, contributing articles of personal growth and resilience. After graduating in 1998, she joined Zest full-time, quickly establishing herself as a writer of human-interest stories. Her work often explored themes of identity and belonging, reflecting her own unanswered questions about her mother.

In early spring 2000, David passed away unexpectedly. While sorting through his belongings, Evangeline discovered a birth certificate listing “Father unknown”, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), and an expired childhood U.S. passport she didn’t know existed. She also found a photograph of Ruth with a man she didn’t recognise, labelled “Tarrytown, NY, 1976”. This revelation, compounded by her grief, left her questioning everything she thought she knew about herself.

Processing her loss and the mystery of her origins, Evangeline debated whether to pursue the truth about her biological father. With encouragement from her mento at Zest, she pitched the idea of documenting her journey as a series exploring identity and belonging. She contacted the U.S. embassy, learning that her CRBA and passport confirmed her dual citizenship. With support from The Angelov Foundation for Women in Journalism, which provided funding and mentorship, she prepared for her journey to Tarrytown.

Evangeline arrived in Tarrytown in late December 2000. While continuing to write human-interest pieces for Zest, she is working on her personal project about what – and who – her mother left behind.

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