๐น - Do they have any hobbies?
She is a HUGE dancer. Her passion for dancing developed when she was around 6 years old. She has attended many lessons, courses and participated in many dance activities. Has been in a more professional dancing group for over 10 years. Dancing is her life and has helped her through her downs in her life immensely. Leonore is a good ol' fishing gal! She went fishing with her dad since she was a small one and enjoys it ever since. If she is not in the mood, she enjoys reading; specifically romance books and quite some erotic romance novels too and anything scientific. She might've not worked as the profession she studied for, but her fascination in the areas (clinical chemistry and microbiology as well as hematology, hemostaseology and immunohematology) are still very prevalent; she reads journals and/or scientific articles about them.
๐ฅ -What do they love to do? What do they hate to do?
Dancing of course! On some days, she dances in spaces where no one can see her (or at least she thinks no one can), sometimes in the cottage with music of her choice. There's not one day, where she isn't dancing. She loves to go out for fishing, but sometimes the passion of cooking hits her like a train, and she cooks many dishes! Also, cuddling with her cats or with her bearded dragon is also some quality time for her. And reading her literature!
She hates cleaning the plates and everything after cooking. Never liked the dirty water and the pieces floating in it; it makes her very uncomfortable, but she can manage it. Leonore is not a fan of getting in the mines either, she hurt herself way too many times there (surprisingly not from the monsters). Hates going to Clint for the geodes, whishes she could somehow do it herself.
โค๏ธ - What is one of your OCโs best memories?
There's one memory she's very fond off: one day they travelled to Pelican Town to attend the Fair. It was a very harmonical, peaceful trip with no worries. Just a family enjoying the beauty of Pelican Town. She ran to the beach and was in awe when she saw the sea - and suddenly she saw a woman move her body in the water in the most elegant ways imaginable. It never left her and probably gave her the confidence for her passion for dancing. She never told anyone every single detail, since no one would've believed that she saw a mermaid.
โ๏ธ - What is one of your OCโs worst memories?
Definitely the one with the "reunion" with her ex and his new gf. When he came over to introduce his new partner to her, there was already this rage bottled up in her. The longer the meet-up went, the angrier she got. He continued to talk to her like they were made for each other and how "love always finds a way" with Leonore knowing that his desire for fame also played a role. The comments and his behavior triggered something in her - causing her fury to lash out and shatter the glass with her own strength, causing the ex and his gf to flee.
The aftermath left her empty, broken and damaged - like she's undeserving of love.
And that's why she has promised, basically sworn to herself, to never fall in love again.
๐ - What originally inspired the OC?
I enjoy designing female ocs of all kind, but never designed one who's a dancer and I wanted to change that! I've been experimenting with different things (upbringing, personality etc.) and SDV was a wonderful opportunity! Was getting bored with using my farmer persona and wanted to bring something new.
Fun fact: I made Leonore a farmer, but my intention is also to make her feel like she could be an NPC too! Who knows, she might've been an interesting older bachelorette! And I'd think her match up would be some kind of DJ/Musical artist (maybe I might design him someday)
Thank you so much for the ask! <3