#steph:about

æ the character and languages (know or want to learn): Stephanie is a native English speaker, having been raised in New York, and is (almost perfectly) fluent in Korean. Because of past travels with her mother, she's knows bits and pieces of French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin, but would like to be fluent in all of the languages, if possible.

¥ how the character handles money or spends it: Despite her financial status, Stephanie isn't one to throw her money left and right, but prefers to be a bit more practical with her spending habits. She spends the most money on food, and doesn't usually opt for designer clothes, shoes and accessories. From time to time, she may invest in travelling. She, however, will not hesitate to spoil friends with expensive gifts.

± the character and what they think about math: Stephanie's neutral towards math. Her best subject at school was English and anything to do with literature, but that wasn't to say she was bad at numbers. She had no problems with accounting/business-related math (because of her mother's company), but she invested very little effort in understanding Calculus. She doesn't hate it, but doesn't exactly have a burning passion for it either. She preferred to leave that to Hyunsu, and may have copied his homework on a few occasions, purely because she was too lazy to think. 

（・□・；）what makes the character uncomfortable: What makes Stephanie uncomfortable can range from hot temperatures to the loss of her favourite pen/hairtie/etc. She also tries to avoid certain circumstances: close friends/family angry at her, being in a place she is unfamiliar with (though this can sometimes be welcomed), and getting into fights, whether they be physical or verbal. Stephanie tries her best to adapt to any situation, though, and tries to turn what is uncomfortable into a learning experience.

(*^◇^)_旦 what the character like to eat and drink: Having grown up in New York, Stephanie is mainly partial to the typical American foods and drinks: burgers, hot dogs and sodas. Since she was often travelling with her mother on business trips, she's had a taste of various worldly foods, and enjoys Japanese and French cuisine also. She's willing to try anything once and isn't much of a picky eater. Desserts, however, are her ultimate fave.

｡ﾟ(TヮT)ﾟ｡ what makes the character laugh: Stephanie can find humour in just about any light-hearted circumstance, and can usually be found laughing at her own jokes. She enjoys slapstick comedy movies, particularly anything starring Jim Carrey, Kevin Hart and other such American comedians. She tries not to laugh when someone falls over, but the closer she is to the person, the more likely it's gonna happen (un)fortunately.

(´；Д；｀) what makes the character cry: Living in Hongdae now, Stephanie's come to realise that she's not as sensitive as other Korean women, probably due to her upbringing in New York. You won't find her crying at any rom-coms or dramas on TV, no matter how heartbreaking the scenes may be. She doesn't take jokes too seriously either, and can stand her ground in nasty arguments also. What may get a tear in her eye is anything that may remind her of her mother, particularly on days when she's really missing life back in New York.

(⑅ ‘﹃’ ) what the character daydreams or thinks about: Stephanie doesn't daydream often, but if she's spending a lazy Sunday alone in her apartment, she won't be able to help it. Mainly she'll visualise different situations based on her current mood. Lately, she's been wondering what it'd be like to fly back to New York and surprise her best friend, what his reaction would be, and what they'd do together. She tries to ward off any inappropriate thoughts... but she'd be lying if she said she didn't think about stuff like that from time to time.

1: Who was your first crush? "Hmm. Gene Kelly. Sounds weird, but hen I was a kid, I could've watched Singing In The Rain forever. I probably still could actually."

2: Who was/is your most recent crush? Answered here.

3: What's one quality you look for when choosing friends? "Oh, humour for sure. They gotta be able to make me laugh. And maybe strength? Like, not physical strength, but they have to be able to take a joke."

5: Who was your first "best friend"? "Aye. As if you don't know the answer to that already! It's Hyunsu. We've been hanging out since our diaper days."

8: Who makes the first move, usually you or do you leave it to the other? Answered here.

14: How would you want to be proposed to? "Not in front of a big crowd, that's for sure! You know all those public proposals and shit? I want none of that. I'd prefer it to happen when we're alone, just the two of us. And it doesn't have to be fancy either. He could wake up in the middle of the night and propose half-asleep and I'd be fine with that."

21: Would you or have you ever loved someone who didn't love you back? "I'm... under the impression you don't choose the person you love, so if that happened to me -- which it hasn't yet, thank God! -- I'd have no choice. I've been on the other side of that though, as in... like... being the one who didn't like the guy back. It's not a pretty situation, I can tell you that."

2: Who was/is your most recent crush? "Um... uh... w-well... ah... heh... I'd probably rather not say. But, I mean, if you're talking about celebrities or something, I love me some Johnny Depp!"

4: What's one quality you look for when choosing romances? "Probably... confidence? Among other things, of course. Someone who can stand in front of me and say "Steph, this is who I am. Take it or leave it". Someone who's accepted themselves for everything that they are, and they're comfortable in their own skin. I'd want to kinda... reciprocate the confidence? Like... learn how to be confident with who I am too. Yeah. If I find a guy like that... happy days for me!"

8: Who makes the first move, usually you or do you leave it to the other? "Mmm, I guess it'd depend on the situation. I hear that guys these days like girls who can make the first move though."

16: What do you fantasize about as the perfect day with (a) friend(s)? "Oh, I don't think I could visualise one, really! A perfect day would be one where everything just happens spontaneously. "Hey! Let's take a trip to blah-blah-blah!" or "Why don't we try out blah-blah-blah, just for shits and gigs?" Random things like that. They're the best."

32: Is it possible that two people who are attracted to each other can be "just friends"? "Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. No."

9: What smells remind you of friendship? "Hmm... I'd probably say the smell of clean sheets. I love, love, love the smell of freshly laundered sheets, and I guess, to me, true friends are -- or at least, should be -- comfortable enough to sleep in the same bed."

12: What's something cliche you'd want to do with a significant other? "You know that whole 'wake up in the middle of the night and snuggle in closer'? Yeah, probably that. That, or maybe the 'milkshake with two straws' thing. Hey. Am I blushing right now?"

18: Love triangles -- can they ever work out? "I don't think they can work out, but the concept's a nice basis for dramas and movies, for sure."

23: Would you take someone back if they cheated on you? "Nope."

✿ for a happy memory: Stephanie finds it strange that she can remember as far back as the age of seven, but she's grateful, regardless of its weirdness. At the age of seven, she and her mother had finally gotten used to life without "father dearest", and the Christmas of 2000 was unforgettable. She had spent the hours before the 25th with her mother and Hyunsu (whose father was on the other side of the world, honeymooning with his second stepmother), playing rounds of blindfolded Jenga with mug after mug of hot chocolate. At the stroke of midnight, she and Hyunsu had donned crowns of tinsel and bauble earrings, taking it upon themselves to belt out Christmas classics for her mother. It's a simple memory, but a cherished one. 

➷ for a sports headcanon: answered here.