Marinov

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Introduction xxxxxTaylor Marinov is here for all your fashion needs! History xxxxxTaylor Alexandr Marinov was born to Rebecca and Alex Marinov after a long and difficult time of trying to conceive. Through enough effort and planning, they managed to, leading to them having a discussion about childcare. Alex worked as a grocery bagger while Rebecca was a director for Staples, so they decided that Rebecca would keep her job after a brief maternity leave and Alex became a stay-at-home father. xxxxxRebecca and Alex decided to be surprised by their child's sex, preparing an intentionally gender neutral room. And indeed, they were surprised; Taylor was born with ambiguous sex characteristics brought on by partial androgen insensitivity syndrome. While the doctors tried to convince Rebecca and Alex to surgically assign their child a sex, they adamantly refused, wanting to give Taylor the chance to choose their own trajectory in life. Such a decision should be left to the child, and Rebecca threatened the hospital that wished to do the 'corrective' surgery that she would take legal action, leading them to back off. Still, a marker was needed for the birth certificate, and 'F' was chosen, and this would have about as much significance to Taylor as any other arbitrary letter on a paper. xxxxxGrowing up, Taylor lived in a very loving household, raised by Alex as a stay-at-home father, who also referred to Taylor by their nickname, 'Sasha', a shortening of their middle name. They were spoiled due to being an only child who was not only very much wanted, but considered a great blessing by their parents. They'd get all kinds of dolls and action figures that they wanted, and enjoyed dressing them up and making little worlds for them to play in. It didn't really matter what the toy was, so long as they were people-ey, entire soap operas were conceived in the child's mind. Increasingly detailed and handmade costumes for all of them, at the pleasure of their director. They also had access to all the most recent console releases and whatever games came out for them; they had a knack for most games, with impressive hand-eye coordination that led to poor Alex taking many a thrashing in said games. xxxxxTaylor didn't associate all that much with their peers during early school, mostly because the boys generally assumed them to be a girl and the girls assumed them to be a boy, and they did not take any particular action to clear this misconception up. Their grades were generally pretty average, Cs and Bs, with only an upwards bump into A when they were learning about chemistry. When they got picked on (quite often, as they were something of an outsider) they were not afraid to get into frequent fist fights with classmates. xxxxxWhen they reached an age that many children start going through puberty, they opted to take puberty blockers to give them time to avoid any secondary sex characteristics, with the support of their parents. It was also around this age that they met Timothy Glass, a boy who had transferred into the same grade. They developed a friendship that became a kind of romantic relationship. When a boy named Joseph decided to give Timothy a black eye for being involved with such a queer classmate. Taylor replied with a lesson taught by a fist applied several time to Joseph's face. This landed Taylor in anger management. xxxxxThey started reluctantly writing in a journal to keep track of day to day emotions, and had pretty unproductive meetings with the school counsellor. A month and a half after taking up this anger management, they had a chance to put it into action, which they promptly did not. Joseph gathered up a few of his friends to show Taylor and Timothy that he was not to be trifled with. Many students were getting ready to practice in a Halloween play for drama class, and Joseph and friends sought the offensively queer couple in the darkened halls of the school. A couple of the boys pinned down Taylor and beat them up, while Joseph slammed Timothy's head into the locked over and over and over until the boy's body lay limp on the ground. xxxxxThe stress and horror of not being able to do anything triggered Taylor's mutation, and they snapped, throwing them down with untapped strength, striking the boys hard enough to knock them down and frighten them enough to run them all off. Taylor called the teacher to get help and get Timothy some medical attention. The amount of damage to Timothy's skull meant he remained in a coma for several days due to the trauma. Shortly after arrival at the hospital, though, Taylor would also need medical attention. xxxxxTheir mutation being triggered in the fight started a cascade of changes in their body. Their muscles and bones ripped and broke to reshape, causing extreme pain during the agonizingly slow transformation into something entirely inhuman. As a way to focus they detailed the horror of the experience in their journal. More than anything, they were more concerned about Timothy's status, though, and asked frequently about his well-being. xxxxxWhen Timothy saw Taylor again, he was frightened by their altered physiology, and told them in unpleasant terms that he could not be attracted to a monster, repulsed by this bestial thing that replaced his cherubic young love. Heartbroken, they broke down. They were used to being an outsider and the pain of isolation, but they felt like their own body and mind were betraying them. xxxxxAlex and Rebecca, though, still saw their miracle child who could do no wrong, who they loved dearly and unconditionally, and they were both there for Taylor through this difficult time. Anticipating the potential problems going back to the same school, they looked for another place that their child could attend classes, and at least have smaller and more private classes while still receiving a good education. They were enrolled in Xavier's Institute. xxxxxAs a way to distinguish themselves from Taylor Allen, who had more claim to the first name by being there first and being too cool to steal it from, Taylor started going by their last name, Marinov. They made friends at Xavier's and continued to have middling grades, rooming and forming a friendship with K.C. Love for the duration. xxxxxThere was pressure to get their grades up since, as a physical mutant, they would need to work twice as hard for half as much. This fed into their concern that they were just not smart enough to make it, having neither the attention span nor the retention that seemed to be needed to get classes done, even more so after this change. With the help of their advisor, Shane Holland, and friends that they made, however, they still found a place there. xxxxxThey hosted an art show for mutants with visible mutations, called 'Something Different', which was supported by members of the local community and attracted a large gathering. This would be a step towards the public eye, and they had a chance to put some of their fashion designs on the runway. They gained notoriety for their bold and original designs, and their inclusive approach to modelling them. xxxxxAnother major break was their making an outfit for Ryan Black at the Met Gala, a metamorphic outfit meant to evoke the imagery of the monarch butterfly. Unfortunately, this design blew up in more ways than one. A bomb was planted in the stage, and Ryan Black was said to have died in the explosion, though rumors of his death turned out to be exaggerated. xxxxxAfter their graduation, they would take on various projects, but none so dear to them as the B-Spoke, an idea co-created by Desi Tessier, Lyric Dirie and themselves to help connect mutants, disabled people and anyone with different clothing needs from the norm with designs and clothing that would be comfortable and desirable to them. xxxxxAfter Taylor Allen's death during the riots in Freaktown and Shane Holland's later death during an extradimensional excursion to mojoworld, Marinov approached Xavier's. They wanted to be an advisor for other young physical mutants, and also to become part of the X-Men, to help support and protect their community. xxxxxDespite all of their commitments, they do still manage to sneak in some sweet Zs. Powers Feral Form Marinov has a suite of powers related to their ocelot style physique, including: Enhanced Senses Sight: Night vision, enhanced peripheral. Full color vision! Their eyes are tuned to movement, and they need reading glasses to read, and even then it is difficult. Sound: Sensitive to both volume and frequency. Their ears can turn and swivel to pinpoint the source of sounds. Scent: A varied and vibrant smellscape. They can determine someone's body state through scent. They have a mental library of odours, and can easily track people they know by scent. Touch: A sensitive sense of touch, with sensate whiskers on their cheeks, chin, brow and around their hands. Taste: An obligate carnivore with no sense of sweetness. Most vegetables and many fruits are intolerable to them, some are actively toxic, and they are lactose intolerant. They have a brushy textured tongue, which has nothing to do with taste, but where else to note this? Proprioception: Excellent sense of their body position, excellent balance and grace. Enhanced Body Strength: Super strong, and even stronger in the legs. They can jump about 11 meters up! Endurance: They can keep high level of activity for up to an hour. Dexterity: Quick reflexes around 20ms to 50ms, at a short burst on all-fours can sprint 110kph, and longer term can run at 45kph. Mind: Super ADHD and the ability to fall asleep when bored. Weapons: Strong retractable claws for scratching and climbing. A bite strength of 750psi, enough to crack apart bones or shells. Durability: They are super tough. It's still mean to punch them, though, you know? Return to Form: Part of their durability comes from their body being stubbornly what it is. If they can survive an injury or disfigurement, then they'll recover from it. The recovery might be a bad time, though. Skills -Doll making: Taylor knows how to put dolls together using parts, how to sculpt them and how to make outfits for them, however elaborate. Their intricate work is rather impressive, and they enjoy using these figures to make little dioramas of interesting scenes that tell a story. -Tailoring: Marinov's tailoring skills have been put to the test, and as they've grown older, they've only become more proficient in creating and executing on designs. They've become familiar with the fabric supply chain, fabric sciences, the interaction between fabric and various mutations, and adaptations that might make people's lives easier. They are quick to prototype said designs, and then further fit them to the needs and desires of their clients, even if it requires extensive considration. -Chemistry: Taylor enjoys chemistry and has a genuine interest in it, and this part supports their interest in fabric sciences. Knowing the properties of different compositions allows them to intuit what might be valuable in different applications. -Video Gaming: Have you ever known someone who has the annoying habit of being able to kick your ass at a game after a short time getting used to it? Marinov is one of *those* people. -Fighting: Even without their powers as a youth, they were something of a terror in a fist fight, and that's only become more true as time has gone on. Their strength, their speed, their passion all combine to support this skill. They participate regularly in Fight Club, and do not take it poorly when they lose, always improving after each new encounter. Despite their lack of flashy powers, they're still able to provide fierce contention against most opponents. -Music and Dance: Marinov is a good singer, with a musical voice and plenty of rhythm and body coordination. Description It's not hard to miss Marinov's feline appearance, with a pattern on their fur very much like that of an ocelot. Standing at 5'10", they have an athletic build, with tight, strong muscles. Their proportions suggest that they would locomote just as easily upright or on all fours, with long feet and strong thigh muscle. Large eyes with slitted pupils have striping around them that look like dramatic eye makeup, blending with the other striping on their face. Rosettes appear on their goldish coloured fur everywhere else, down to the tip of their long slender tail, which sways and twitches, giving away their mood easily. Their fingers seem relatively short with pads and retractable claws, but they move them with a practiced dexterity. They wear any number of outfits, depending on their mood, but almost always something skillfully crafted. In general, their build gives no real gender impression, nor does their voice or face (with ocelot faces being actually especially difficult to determine for most persons). Reputation Xavier's students: "Did you know they founded the fashion club?" "I think she's a girl non-binary." "They're so cool, right?" "I heard a panther lives in the woods." Xavier's staff: "Are they qualified? What do they even do? Former students get special treatment, it's terrible. They weren't even a good student." "He's the boy kind of non-binary." "They should teach. At least they have some real life experience doing real-world business." "Real stylish cat, you'll know 'em when you see 'em." "I heard a panther lives in the woods." Fashion world: "Bold, innovative designs that challenge the limits of the body and beauty." "DEI has infiltrated even our industry." "Taylor Marinov is a wunderkind, someone to watch in their evolving career." "She fucked her way into the spotlight. I'd be the one in that position if she didn't cheat." "They could be someone's mascot. Has anyone suggested that?" Mutant community: "I use B-spoke. Great app, I even got the chance to get personalized suggestions from Marinov." "You wouldn't expect it from someone, you know, like that. But they're awesome in a fight!" "I saw them helping out at Chimaera arts. There's lots of mutant artists there, aren't there?" "I heard a panther lives in the woods." Connections Bespoke Desi: Brilliant, good for any setting, whether professional or casual. Harm: Comfortable but unconventional. Up and coming. K.C.: Easy to pass over on first glance, but the longer you look, the more you see. Kavalam: Unremarkable. That is, until you see the quality of the weave up close. Lyric: Creative, elegant and hard to miss. An inspiration. Ryan: Iconic. Old Favourites Shane: Original, eccentric and sharp, with a ping of nostalgia. Taylor: Bold and aspirational, with a strong and comfortable fabric. Dusk: A delightful piece I wish I still had. Comfortable Amo: Possessing form and function. Alma: An accent piece that is seldom unwelcome. B: Cuts an intimidating silhouette. Bryce: An ensemble that somehow manages to be eclectic and understated. Cassy: A bit loud, but in a good way. Daiki: You'll always want to come back to this one. Gaétan: Sometimes flies under the radar, sometimes steals the show. Hulk: Fits like a warm hug. Jax: Colourful and bright. Reminiscent of candy, with a vibrant complexity. Kelawini: A delightful accent piece. Leo: Gorgeous, but a bit intimidating. Lucien: Absolutely classic. Lumin: A real gem. Nessie: Vibrant and lively. A diamond in the rough. Nick: Matches my style. Spencer: Eye-catching. Sometimes too much, but delightful nonetheless. Steve: Can really tie a piece together. Tok: A work in progress, I hope it all comes together. Ill-fitting Hive: Technically well executed, but a reminder of bad times. Nanami: Jarring at first, but may grow on you. Scott: A stiff fabric that is suitable only for some situations. Xavier: So last season, many seasons ago. Unfabulous Leonidas: Too big. Trivia Marinov makes most of their own clothes, and is willing to help others with special wardrobe needs with design ideas. Their father is a Russian immigrant (despite having a Bulgarian name). Marinov speaks Russian, having learned it from their dad. They used to be a vegetarian before their mutation forced them onto an all meat diet. Marinov is still a bit sore about this. Gallery [[Image:|x150px]] [[Image:|x150px]] [[Image:|x150px]]	Taylor Marinov Codename None Birthdate November 4, 2001 Birthplace Seattle, WA Species Mutant Affiliation Xavier's Alignment Chaotic Powers Ocelot powers Occupation Fashion Designer Registration Status Unregistered Played By None RP Hooks Athletic - They spend a lot of their time running, climbing, jumping and playing any kind of games or sports involving those things. Passion for Fashion - They keep up to date on current trends in fashion, but also hopes to become a trendsetter. They will be happy to discuss anything having to do with design. They are a founding member of the Xavier's fashion club. Hot-Headed - They are very easy to provoke. Want to start a fight? They'll certainly oblige. Obvious Mutant - They wear their mutation on their face, and have come to let that affect their activism. X-Man - Acts as an advisor at Xavier's and is part of the X-Men. If you're in distress, they might help!
Logs
1..5051..88(88 total) Date Title Cast Mentions (2025-06-01) P: And from the day on which you bring the sheaf of elevation offering—the day after the sabbath—you shall count off seven weeks. They must be complete: you must count until the day after the seventh week—fifty days. Avi, Jax, Joshua, Spencer, Wendy, Zack, Alma, Gino, Polaris, Ryan, Bryce, Karida, Lucien, Anahita, Scott, Leo, Maya, Anole, Quentin, Nanami, Damien, Nessie, Tony, Lael, Harm, Gaétan, Mirror, Bug, Roscoe, DJive, B, Marinov, Winona, Sriyani Dusk, Naomi, Kadar, Dallen (2025-05-31) Fairy Princess Desi, Lyric, Marinov, Damien Lucien (2025-05-22) P: Wait, what the fuck / Nevermind, how do you plan / for this much nonsense. Scott, DJ, Hive, Bryce, Avi, Natsumi, Damien, Roscoe, Spencer, Nevaeh, Sriyani, Tok, Nahida, Quentin, Matt, Ansel, Jax, Kasim, Ion, Harm, Cyan, Joshua, Deuce, Ezra, Amo, Lucien, Rocket, Zack, Gino, Steve, Hulk, Marinov, K.C. Tony (2025-04-03) Floater Insurance Jax, Marinov (2025-03-25) Of Marauders and Misadventures (Or, Our Flag Means Death) Amo, Jax, Kavalam, Marinov, Scott, Tian-shin, The Dread Pirate Silverbeak (2025-03-22) Cat Got Your Tongue? Marinov, Scott, Tian-shin Horus (2025-03-20) Of Missions and Millinery (Or, An Ominous Prologue) Amo, Cyclops, Damien, Jax, Kavalam, Marinov, Tian-shin Horus, Shane (2025-03-09) Of Monsters and Magic (Or, Balanced Adventuring Party) K.C., Kavalam, Leonidas, Marinov Shane (2025-02-15) Lessons Of Mischief Sammy, Tok Marinov, Nessie (2025-02-14) Bein friends (Who do you want to be?) Sammy, Marinov Tok, Amber (2025-02-11) Soup Lumplings B, Sammy Marinov (2025-01-26) Escapism Sammy, Tok Marinov (2025-01-21) The Kind of Thing I Am Marinov, Tok Horus (2025-01-06) Starting Over DJ, Sammy Marinov, Bryce, Dallen (2025-01-05) Soft and Scaly Marinov, Sammy DJ (2024-12-31) Sweet Nothing Lumin, Marinov (2024-12-18) Twisted Thread Bryce, Marinov Jax, Maya, Lyric, Horus, Scott, Matt (2024-12-08) Blindfold Challenge Halim, Tok, Joshua Marinov (2024-11-01) Chalk It Up to Bad Timing Amo, Scott Jax, Shane, Marinov (2024-10-28) Carving Spaces Marinov, Tok Jax, Avi, Rhydian (2024-10-20) What We Owe Charles, Marinov Shane, Taylor, Scott (2024-10-18) Branching Out Jax, Tok Lyric, Marinov (2024-08-27) Table Eti-cat Kitty, Marinov Lucien, Carmen (2024-05-20) Of Broods and Bravery (Or, Unsung Heroes) Joshua, Jax, Ryan, Marinov, Scott, Halim, Shane, B, Ion, Tian-shin, Nanami, Gaétan, Kavalam Steve (2024-04-28) In Which Some Noise is Planned Over Hot Beverages Marinov, Ryan Taylor, Lucien (2024-04-01) In Which A Number Of Interviewees Are Approximately As Forthcoming As Could Be Expected Polaris, DJ, Lily, B, Taylor, Nick, Shane, Tian-shin, Ion, Scott, Marinov, Charles, Kitty, Skye, Matt, Jax, Ryan, Steve Dawson, Erik, Isra, Lucien (2024-03-04) SPQX Bryce, Emilia, Naomi Jax, Marinov, Matt, Dallen (2023-08-05) Polite Treatment Harm, Naomi Kavalam, Marinov, Lael (2023-07-21) In Which Evolve Has Storytime and Nobody Helps to Get a Bingo Marinov, Regina, Taylor Shane, Erik (2023-01-28) Vignette - After the Beep Kitty, Carmen, Terri Dawson, Tony, Steve, Marinov, Ryan, Jax, The Rider, Chloe, Deanna, Erik, Leo (2023-01-25) You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with richness. Kitty, Leo, Marinov (2023-01-15) Orbital Inclusivity MegaLaser Justice Cannon Kitty, Marinov (2022-11-22) Bespeaking Desi, Marinov Ryan, Charles, Daiki, B (2022-05-21) Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other. Kitty, Leo Ryan, Marinov, Robbie, The Rider, Lucien, Sera, Steve, Matt (2022-05-20) Disdain Kitty, Lucien, Marinov Jax, Ryan, Robbie, The Rider, Deanna, Chloe (2022-05-11) Can wicked rulers be allied with you, those who contrive mischief by statute? Leo, Marinov, Steve Jax, Lucien, Kitty (2022-05-06) Freak Index Anole, Naomi, Nick Erik, Nessie, Lael, Taylor, Marinov (2022-03-16) For God, who rules over all things, has made this day to be a joy for his chosen people instead of a day of destruction for them. Alma, Joshua, Kitty, Leo, Marinov, Polaris, Wendy (2021-12-18) Friend-to-Be Hulk, Marinov Taylor, Bruce, Polaris, Tony (2021-12-11) Exciting Clients Jean, Marinov, Shane Charles, Scott, Ryan, Jax, Steve, DJ (2021-11-11) Measures Daiki, Lucien, Marinov (2021-10-15) Just as sin came into the world through one man, and death came through sin, and so death spread to all because all have sinned Kitty, Leo, Marinov, Hive (2021-10-12) The Nose Knows Kitty, Marinov (2021-06-27) Rise up, O judge of the earth; give to the proud what they deserve! Kitty, Leo, Marinov, Steve (2021-06-26) Personal Appearance Code Alma, Marinov, Ryan (2021-03-14) Everyday Fashion Daiki, Marinov (2021-02-04) Reverse Fashion Heist Mutual Aid Jax, Marinov (2021-01-11) Cats About Town Kitty, Marinov (2020-12-10) Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Lucien, Spencer, Harm, NegaStark, Nanami, Kelawini, Marcus, Sera, Zeke, Gaétan, Marinov, Steve, Vector, Timeslip, Matt (2020-12-09) Vignette - Any World Marinov 1..5051..88(88 total) Archived Logs 1..5051..83(83 total) Date Title Cast Mentions (2018-10-13) Can't Stop the Beat Alice, Desi, Marinov (2018-09-13) Chalk It Up to Luck Marinov, Wolverine (2018-06-15) Music Room Meet Up Cassy, Marinov (2018-05-28) Pulling for You Marinov, Alice (2018-02-07) Xtra-Curricular Marinov, Nessie (2017-11-13) Two Jobs Marinov and Liv (2017-10-17) Mutants on a Train Marinov, Paige (2017-09-13) I, Dead Girl Harm, Marinov, Mina (2017-09-08) Back To School Jax, Shane, B, Kavalam, Paras, Blink, Flicker, Matt, Mina, Kyinha, Spencer, Gaétan, Tian-shin, Harm, Marinov, Nessie (2017-09-06) Of Rules and the Rationales Behind Them (Or, Déjà Vu) Kavalam, Lael, Marinov, Nessie (2017-09-03) Birds Of a Feather Alex, Marinov (2017-08-27) Off Course Allison, Marinov (2017-08-26) In Which the Future Of Evolve Is Discussed and Some Monsters Contemplate Relaxing In Proper Monster Digs Marinov, Nick, Taylor (2017-08-20) What's Your Style? Allison, Marinov, Paige (2017-08-16) Any Car, Any Time Dakota, Marinov, Nic (2017-08-13) Selective Memory Dusk, Marinov, Ryan, Steve (2017-08-10) Acknowledge and Try Cassy, Gaétan, Marinov (2017-08-09) In Which a Verdict Is Not Reached and Some Energy Is Burned Off, Perhaps Not Entirely As Planned Marinov, Spencer, Taylor (2017-08-05) Bobcat and the Wingman Alex, Allison, Marinov (2017-08-03) Inquiring Minds Allison, Gaétan, Marinov, Matt, Paige (2017-07-30) Summer Class Blink, Marinov (2017-07-02) Public Pool Eve, Marinov (2017-06-25) Weird Biology Iolaus, Marinov, Paige (2017-06-22) Weird Scale Gaétan, Marinov, Spencer (2017-06-20) Parkour Plans Marinov, Nic (2017-06-11) Making Splashes Lucien, Marinov, Matt (2017-06-07) Not Super Okay Husk, Marinov, Nic, Paige (2017-06-07) Loitering with Intent Anette, Husk, Marinov, Nic, Paige (2017-05-25) Feedback Eve, Lucien, Marinov, Matt (2017-05-21) Something Different Alex, B, Blink, Dakota, Desi, Dusk, Elias, Elliott, Flicker, Heather, Hive, Horus, Ion, Isra, Jax, Joshua, Lucien, Lyric, Marinov, Monsterling, Natalie, Nic, Nick, Paige, Paras, Peter_Old, Ryan, Sam, Scramble, Spencer, Shane, Tag, Taylor (2017-05-18) Be Controversial Jax, Marinov, Ryan, Tag (2017-05-17) Digital Marketing Kisha, Marinov (2017-05-09) Sweet Street Art Eve, Marinov, Nic (2017-05-07) Is That Something You Want Eric, Marinov, Paige (2017-05-04) Mutant Pastry Terrorists Eve, Marinov, Shane (2017-04-25) The Hunt for Flying Guy Eve, Marinov (2017-04-20) Jaguars, Pumas, and Bears Dakota, Marinov, Nic (2017-04-18) Falling Up Blink, Marinov (2017-04-16) Spring Swim Kyinha, Marinov (2017-04-02) Galaxy Cat Marinov and Paige (2017-03-28) Art Thing Dusk, Marinov, Tag (2017-03-20) Friday Plans Marinov, Taylor (2017-03-05) Bad Taste Isn't a Crime Eric, Liv, Marinov (2017-02-28) The Cat's Pajamas Marinov, K.C. (2017-02-24) Stage Presence Dakota, Marinov, Nic (2017-02-20) Ready... Fight! Marinov, Dakota (2017-02-09) Intolerance (Of the lactose variety) Marinov, Nic, Paige (2017-02-07) Horrible Human History Stuff Marinov, Nekara (2017-02-06) Feline Form Nekara, Marinov, Liv, Dakota (2017-01-29) Welcome Tour Dakota, Marinov, Nekara 1..5051..83(83 total)