#stella study.

this post fails to consider things like baseline physical prowess and hand-to-hand combat skill. it only addresses abilities these characters have by virtue of being born with the x-gene.

STELLA

inducement of auditory and visual hallucinations. nearly impossible to discern from real perceptions.

requires initial physical contact or eye contact. hallucinations become fainter/more dubious as time passes (within minutes, sometimes seconds) or proximity fades.

psychic-based ability. does not require articulation or physical movement. her primary limitations are her own imagination/creativity and willingness to be sick in the head.

ARIA

hemokinesis but only over her own blood. can alter its physical characteristics such as density, texture, and viscosity. it is nearly impervious by nature.

this is a mostly mental exercise that does not require much physical gesturing, but the witchy movements sure are fun.

extremely rapid regenerative healing. could regenerate after something as severe as immolation. however, it is a somewhat conscious process that can be thrown off by her unwillingness or distraction.

immune to illness, infection, and disease.

DMITRI

shapeshifter. shifting looks like clay being molded but sped up, not in real time.

can imitate someone down to their fingerprints. includes hair, voice, build, and, yes, external sex organs!

he maintains his own internal vital organs (heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, etc.), diseases, illnesses, and injuries when he changes forms.

he inherits physical strength according to his chosen form's stature and musculature, but he does not inherit x-gene-related abilities. his overall endurance is consistent due to his cardiovascular system remaining the same.

STELLA ROMANO'S PORTFOLIO — as an artist, stella's work is a reflection of her soft nature and reluctant optimism. very few harsh lines. studies of light and shadow with an indulgent, tender prioritization of letting light shine through. pieces featuring the human form often focus on one individual—their expression, their pose, their unique body. dreamy, muted color palettes. while her technical skills allow her to accurately sketch and diagram for scientific—specifically medical—demonstrations, she uses her personal art to explore more abstract ideas and physical improbabilities. fairytale-like imagery.