Sasaki "Izzy" Izumi's Questionnaire

Izumi's parents eloped when they first met in Japan; their mother was a French entertainer and their father looking to step into the technology field. It was love at first sight for them and they moved together to America to settle down and start their new lives together. Their father quickly secured a job at Microsoft, and at just the right time, securing a decent amount of wealth to keep his family comfortable for a few generations. Their mother took on acting, traveling between California and Washington for films and commercials. Their family home is still in Bellevue, though they moved out after school to pursue their dream entertainment job and now live in a nice studio apartment. They have a cabinet of fine china and delicate ornaments, expensive tea sets, and various vintage cookbooks. They own a cat and several houseplants (that live on the balcony). 

Izumi works in entertainment- they sometimes appear in Broadway shows and had been traveling with a circus for a while before the crew took a break for the season. They are sometimes called upon to model, especially with shibari sessions and workshops. They take great pride in the art they help to create and enjoy taking time to help educate others when it is desired. Their family also aids in financial needs which is where most of their income comes from when they aren't actively working. Their rent is paid for through their father, and they often times get allowance to help pay for groceries and utilities. 

Izzy's ambition involves bringing all beings that roam the earth together and creating a world where species can coexist without prejudice and hatred. They understand it will take a lot of work, especially for creatures who feed on humans, but there are plenty of freaky people out in the world who wouldn't oppose assisting those needs, right? (the internet can be very...eye-opening)

As for murder, it is a necessary evil that some must die in order for others to live. Izumi would prefer to not get their hands dirty if they can avoid it, but they will do what they must to achieve their goals. They will not openly discuss this or go out of their way to justify anything related to this, however. 

Izumi has dealt with many issues growing up related to discrimination; their extended family was warm and kind when they would visit, but talked down about them when they would leave. Their parents put them in private schools and they struggled to make friends because they didn't care as much about mundane, materialistic things. They grew up comfortable, bordering high class, but wanted to live a normal life (which they do their best to achieve now on their own). 

The defining moment of their life that entirely changed their perspective was when they went on a family trip to Japan to say good-bye to their grandfather. He was cold and bitter, and made sure Izumi knew he was disappointed in both them and their parents for everything they've done. Since then, they have been working harder to prove them wrong, and maybe to mask their resentment.

Jun and Elise Sasaki: Izumi's parents. They are kind and welcoming, and work hard to maintain their lifestyle. Izumi visits occasionally, but has been trying to figure things out on their own. Jun is tall and very lanky, while Elise is short, curvy and conventionally beautiful. 

Lucian Wright: transmasc friend from Broadway shows. He also lives in Washington and has been actively doing theatre for most of his life. He loves to sing and dance, and enjoys participating in karaoke in the queer bars he frequents. He's a bit tall and stocky, with messy dark curls and lots of freckles. He usually wears vests and dress pants like he just stepped out of the Victorian era. always carries a pocket watch.

Felix Foster: Lucian's current partner that is also a big theatre kid. Very lanky blonde, likes steampunk fashion and doing photography as a main hobby. He has done several photoshoots with Izzy over the years and shows a deep appreciation for the art of shibari and similar "taboo" outlets. Wishes the world was more accepting of things rather than actively trying to push them away.

Izzy's childhood bordered on the lavish side of things- their parents were wealthy enough to afford annual family vacations to destination spots, they hired private chefs and maids, even the babysitters were professionals. Jun's Microsoft job alone was stable enough to support them for years to come, and their mother Elise had enough work as an actor to provide extra income for nicer things. Their house was big, and felt more like a labyrinth rather than a home. Their parents were also semi-absent for most of their childhood as they focused on their careers. Izumi harbors no ill will about it since they changed their parenting when they got older, but they definitely aren't as close as they could have been.

Izumi attended private schools growing up. A lot of the rich kids avoided them entirely, with only a couple turning to bullying. Izzy wasn't interested in pop culture references and material things, turning to creative endeavors to express themselves. They also hate dealing with spoiled brats, which often made lunch and time in between classes unbearable.  

Izumi has had small school crushes before; their first crush was in first grade that didn't last long after they had to make an excuse about it not being true when some jealous girls let the cat out of the bag. The next were in early high school: there was a girl who was a star cheerleader who was dating the football quarterback. Both of them were beautiful and the stars of all the events they attended, including prom king and queen. Their attitudes were...slightly less insufferable than most of the other students of their status, but Izumi did not and could not pursue either of them even if they were single. 

They have had many one night stands and hook-ups, often times with other friends with similar interests, but haven't found or figured out love yet. 

Maybe that just isn't in their future.

They would be the first to admit death is scary, but the most frightening thing to exist is memory. This is not in the sense that the concept itself is scary, but the fact that it is something you can lose...that's terrifying. To forget or be forgotten. Death is a natural part of the life cycle, but humans have such a powerful emotional connection to one another that means loss is heavy on those who must carry it, but what will become of the deceased when all those they were close to are also gone? 

Izzy has a feeling there might be something in death, something unknown and spiritual in a way they aren't quite sure how to describe. They take things as they come, and when that time comes they will find their answer and their peace. Their family and friendship circles are small though; sure, they've had casual hookups with strangers and acquaintances, but how long before those people forget their name? Their face? Who they were as a person? It would be like they never even existed, lost to time as all things eventually are. 

Maybe soon they will make a name for themselves, and they won't have to worry about this much longer.