Sr. Teresa Keating - Character Biography
Quiet Biography-Reading Music (recommended!):
OUR BELOVED SISTER, INCAPABLE OF DECEPTION
Quiet Biography-Reading Music (recommended!):
OUR BELOVED SISTER, INCAPABLE OF DECEPTION
♱ Teresa Keating addressing a group of 8th graders at Karakura High.
| Names/Monikers | Teresa Keating Sr. (Sister); Teresa; 'The Saccharine Sister'. |
| Animal/Floral Motifs | Monarch Butterfly; Lotus Flower |
| Age | 18 |
| Occupation | Student, Religious Sister |
| Gender | Female |
| Relationship Status | Single (But Jesus is, and always will be: her "#1 Pookie Bear") |
| Nationality / Ethnicity | Japanese Nationality Ethnicity: White British |
| Languages spoken | Japanese, English, Latin |
| Religious Beliefs / Political Beliefs | Christianity; Rattus Dei sect. Averse to questions of politics, instead preferring to meekly describe her longing for social justice in Karakura. |
| Alignment | Chaotic Good - INFJ |
| DESCRIPTION | DESCRIPTION 
A diminutive figure, standing at 5’1 and weighing 63 kg. Her petite frame suggests a sedentary lifestyle, yet her posture is immaculate, providing her with an air of vitality and health. Teresa has a noticeably pale complexion and is typically covered up with modest clothing or the attire of a religious sister. Her eyes are green while her hair is light brown, with most being kept tucked away behind her veil. She permits some hair to flow down her shoulders instead of perhaps tucking it away within the confines of a more conservative habit. Teresa is never seen with make-up; though her intense skin-care routine is evident and pays dividends. Jarringly, she seems to constantly reek of smoke. Possessing a few material objects, Teresa can often be spotted carrying…
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| Voice | Teresa’s voice is soothing and eloquent; she speaks with a clear purpose that could give lawyers older than her a run for their money. Her English accent is unmistakable due to her upbringing, and she possesses a vocabulary often replete with innocent literary references that all appear rather rehearsed for every situation. Despite superficially appearing as a hyperfeminine straight-arrow who never has any fun, the reality is she has a tendency to giggle and overall come off as brazen, animated, and dramatically jubilant in the company of friends. Moreover, her usual certain and serene tone is easily displaced by flattery which may render her naught but a stuttering mess. |
| Likes (interests)/Dislikes | Likes: Flattery, Chemistry, Singing (esp. to birds), dancing (‘busting it down for the LORD’), reading, rap, expensive red wines, writing, prayer, philosophy, theology, manners, interfaith dialogue, ecumenicism, re-watching Sister Act 1 and 2 (banger films). Dislikes: The rude and impolitic, senseless violence, materialism, censorship, blasphemy/sacrilege. Favorite Subject: History Her favorite figure from history is Joan of Arc |
| Tastes in Music | Prefers hymns or songs with religious themes, but also enjoys songs that could be interpreted in a religious way:
Her Blockify Playlist, however, seems to be an entirely unique beast. It is as embarrassing as it is revealing:
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Biography/Background
♱ Birth
On the 4th of April 2005, Teresa Keating entered this world on a bright cold day in Karakura, Japan, as the clocks were striking thirteen. Her birth marked a singular chapter in the tapestry of her family's history. Her father was 35 years old at the time of her birth; a British tourist who had ventured into Karakura and found himself deeply enamored by Teresa's mother, a graceful 80-year-old woman with an impressive property portfolio.Teresa's father had cultivated strong bonds within Karakura's small Catholic community since his arrival, and when Teresa graced the world with her presence, the news spread as though it were some extraordinary revelation. Some in the community facetiously dubbed her birth a ‘miracle’ adding a touch of scandal to their astonishment given the broader Karakura populace was not particularly receptive to brazen claims of miracles.
♱ Early Childhood
The tapestry of Teresa’s upbringing was woven with threads of her dual heritage. Her father, a British expatriate and distinguished Barrister, ensured that she imbibed the essence of her British roots, bestowing upon her a profound appreciation for English literature, music, traditions, and, most notably, jurisprudence. His aspirations for Teresa originally centered around a career in Karakura's legal profession, but it would seem Providence had other plans.A poignant moment in Teresa's life came when she was only 11 summers, and involved the expected passing of her aged mother. The loss was followed by an increase in Church visits. The boost in visitations was the direct result of Teresa’s father who was seeking to mend the void in her heart. His efforts were not in vain: The Church became her sanctuary, and it was amidst its hallowed halls that she crossed paths with religious sisters visiting Karakura as tourists. Their temporary presence seemed to reveal a path Teresa never knew existed; the solace of consecrated life. She never even considered this as an option due to Karakura's demographics.
The pursuit of this path, however, was not seriously considered due to the demands of Teresa’s early homeschooling. Those days emerged as some of the most blissful moments in her life, as she thrived in an environment teeming with erudite mentors.
♱ Teenage Years - Entering Karakura High
At the age of 13, she embarked on her journey into Karakura High. There the stark realities of the world left her disconcerted. The pervasive presence of violence, murmurs of an underground ‘fight club’, and rampant discord at the school caught her all by surprise. These discoveries, coupled with Teresa’s propensity to rectify her teachers at the faintest misstep posed challenges to forging meaningful relationships. Notwithstanding these difficulties, she retained a small circle of friends, most of whom shared her unwavering faith in Christ.A profound transformation took root within Teresa as the years passed by. She would work on her hubris and begin forming meaningful friendships. The echoes of judgment gave way to a newfound humility. Detractors persisted, accusing her of being an overly sanctimonious 'holier-than-thou' fraud. But as her final year of High School commenced, she astonished many by appearing in the attire of a novitiate; eventually donning the complete habit and garb of a religious sister.
Shortly upon beginning her novitiate in the Rattus Dei sect, it was decided by senior leadership within the sect that ‘the period of her novitiate should be dramatically reduced’ in lieu of her ‘unwavering faith in Christ and obvious propensity to show absolute fidelity to the final vows taken by our religious sisters’.
Teresa’s tone underwent a profound metamorphosis after she took these vows. Where once stood a judgmental snob, there now stood a lone figure: sincere and austere, harboring compassion and an innate understanding that transcended judgment.
♱ Present
This extraordinary transformation continues to captivate many. However, it also unsettles skeptics uncertain whether any internal change has actually occurred; particularly in lieu of her very short novitiate that she is very reluctant to talk about. Teresa is presently committed to living in accordance with the teachings of her faith and building bridges of friendship and solidarity with her peers. She is not alone in this task and has been joined by other sisters in her sect, albeit ones that have not taken final vows as she has.MEDICAL HISTORY
Teresa is generally healthy, but her medical history as a whole has identifiable patterns:- Sprains and Bruising: Ostensibly from refusing to acquiesce to aggressors, especially when asked to overlook violence against her peers. She has been spotted on more than one occasion fervently praying near scenes of grotesque violence and conflict.
- Drowsiness/Sleep Deprivation/Exhaustion: Teresa seems to have issues sleeping due to her strict routine of prayer which she has to balance with her education and, on top of that, additional education in theology that she feels the need to ‘get ahead on’ in lieu of her short novitiate. She has a productive relationship with friends and doctors who often encourage her to remain well-rested and engage in self-care, even if that means she can only say 5 decades of the rosary per day instead of praying the traditional 15.
PERSONALITY / PERSONAL LIFE
Benevolence and friendliness typify Teresa almost all the time. She actively enjoys meeting strangers and does her best to be as inviting as possible notwithstanding her somewhat alienating appearance and propensity to be rather nosey.
She has an aversion to the bad-mannered, willfully ignorant, and elitist members of society; particularly when they are older than her and ‘should know better’. Teresa dedicates her life to the underprivileged members of Karakura, including the imprisoned, sick, and homeless. She has always treated them with kindness, so the treatment of the young as a scourge and the callousness often shown to strangers “rendered invisible in an instant” appears to her as a grave offense.
Teresa’s private life, by contrast, is one of contemplative prayer and solitude; enriching herself in the mysteries of her Order. Of course, she has regular hobbies like any other teenager; singing, writing, and drawing among others. However, even these sometimes overlap with her religious life. She is an avid reader of the news, but often finds herself providing a healthy amount of insightful critique based on this exercise; with ‘Bible in one hand, and Newspaper in the other’ as is common among religious sisters across numerous Christian denominations.
Teresa's understandable willingness to protect others does often get her into trouble because of her deep naivete and propensity to see the good in everyone:
The ‘trouble’ she is prone to get involved in often results in some degree of physical harm or being judged for involving herself in dangerous situations at all. Teresa vehemently rebukes such critics, each and all, because “surely” those who have been deemed lost by society are not beyond the capacity for love and forgiveness:
Weaknesses/Vices
Spendthrift
Despite taking a vow of poverty, the fact remains: Teresa’s background was inordinately privileged, and her mother’s passing left her with an incredible inheritance. While these facts are technically in the public domain, and often become evident with some of her more extravagant expenses: she is extremely reluctant to talk about it and tries to live a frugal lifestyle. 
Compliment Fisher
Teresa often finds herself easily flustered and overwhelmed when confronted with flattery or advances from others, causing internal conflict as she strives to maintain the purity of her calling while also mediating her feelings. She simply feels she would be incapable of focusing on her commitment to service were she to allow romantic interests to fetter her mission. To this end, she rarely finds herself unaccompanied or seen dressed in anything other than her religious habit. However, on numerous occasions, she has been known to actively relish compliments.Reckless Naivete
As a consequence of her upbringing, she adamantly believes in the inherent goodness of people and has an intense desire to nurture the potential for goodness within others, guided by an innocent (but often mistaken and misplaced) belief in their inherent virtue and intentions. This has led her to engage in some actions that, while well-intentioned, have sometimes proven ill-advised. Such instances typically involve her not reporting the misdemeanors, transgressions, and even serious crimes of individuals with the hope she can simply unilaterally help them recognize the error of their ways. She is also prone to ignoring the opinions of even close friends in favor of trusting absolute strangers on principle: ‘It’d be wrong to prejudge others’.
Obsessive Stalking Behaviours
Romantic interests are not entirely foreign to Teresa: she is very human and has been known to develop crushes. Unfortunately, she has invariably elected to stalk and meticulously record her romantic interests to win their hearts. This impulsive behavior has manifested in, inter alia: (1) Following someone already in a relationship back home and leaving ominous messages outside their house (2) Using friends as listening devices to eavesdrop on conversations (3) Using binoculars to get a better view of her romantic targets (4) Using Black Market Services in an attempt to blackmail the partners of those already in a romantic relationship.Aspirations
Teresa hopes to enter Karakura’s college so she might, upon graduation, immediately attempt to register a religious charity or charitable trust with the blessing of (and extensive liaising with) Town Hall. She seems to want nothing more than to “not be treated as a punchline”, and to quietly spend her days innocently talking about “how chill Jesus is” and “how fetch the beatitudes are” with friends willing to freely lend her their ear. She hopes to share her benign thoughts with the same (or greater) level of eloquence and temperance as “those kind folks at the Shinsei Seinaru Monastery”.Stopping short of this, she simply wants to do her best to build bridges, be a peacemaker, and lead a contemplative life steering clear of earthly temptations that litter Karakura which would detract from living life to the full, as she sees it.
Relationships
Parents: [REDACTED] †
Friends:
- Luca Mackenzie: A fellow 12th grader with a predilection for music and goth fashion. Under her tutelage, he has learned to play certain hymns on his guitar.
- Yumeno Shirotani: A young boy in Teresa’s grade who was inexplicably nominated to the most senior leadership position in her Sect. She is extremely protective of him and has made pretty grandiose statements about him as a whole, referring to him as 'the love of Christ', a 'beacon of truth', a 'guardian of unity', and a 'fisher of men, shepherd of the flock, binding earth and heaven'.
- Kotaro Hamasaki: A highly animated boy in Teresa's grade. They are friends and nothing more.
- Arima Midford: Teresa’s friend from childhood who has also answered the call to consecrated life. There is no other friend closer to Teresa’s heart than her dear Arima whom she is extremely protective of.
- Sr. Serafima Komnena: Another Nun who answered the call to consecrated life, and a dear friend of Teresa. Generally well-regarded by Teresa for her immaculate fashion sense and 'mastery' when it comes to knowing her scripture!
Teresa writes about her enemies in her diary. Notable entries include:
- Ezri Akai: 'After the Mayor threw a petition in the bin, questioning their efficacy, and started openly swearing at me in public... I've come to the remarkable conclusion that the bozo is UNFIT FOR OFFICE. God may forgive Ezri, but I will not! Hmph!'
- Goemon Asogi: 'This obsequious little... little 'UGH'. This actual killjoy, this competitive bootlicker just GRINDS MY GEARS. So like, the MAN SAW a petition be thrown into the bin by his employer and he proceeds to gaslight the entire population on social media saying he 'can't speak' for the Mayor, preaching about the need to just engage in civil dialogue. Like, yeah, okay buddy, I see you.
Pictured from left to right: Sr Akiko, Sr Midford, Sr Komnena, and Sr. T Keating
Acquaintances:
- Pierre Yotoshi; Erza Scarlet ... (and many many more! Too many to list!)
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