Diana Caprice
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| Diana Caprice | |
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| Biographical information | |
| Homeworld | |
| Birth | January 12, 1909 |
| Died |
March 18, 1982 |
| Family | Parents (unknown/likely deceased) Arthur Smithson (Son), Fredrick Smithson (Husband), Shinjiro Taiga (Father of child), Matsumi Kaze (Granddaughter), Joanna Smithson (Granddaughter), Michael Sunnyside (Adopted Uncle) |
| Occupation(s) |
Former actor |
| Alias |
Diana Smithson, That very annoying whiny woman (to some) |
| Physical description | |
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| Gender |
Female |
| Hair color |
Blond |
| Eye color |
Blue |
| Height |
5'10" |
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| Abilities |
formerly, manipulation of spirit energy |
| Affiliation |
New York Defense Team |
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A member of the original New York Defence Team, she was the Grandmother of Matsumi Kaze and Joanna Smithson, and the great grandmother of Eilean and Victoria Smithson.
Early Life
Diana Caprice at age 6
Diana was born into the Caprice family, one of the oldest families in Boston, her ancestors having sailed along with the pilgrims in their voyage to the new world. Growing up in a wealthy family, she led a happy life with her parents. Her father owned a yacht which he would often take her sailing in and her mother took part in almost every social circle in the city and would often hold parties. She often looked forward to visits from her "Uncle" Sunnyside (in fact an old friend of her father's) and would listen to his stories of the wider world. However, things took a darker turn when she hit puberty. During a small party her family was throwing, she suddenly collapsed, letting out a small burst of spirit energy in the process and cracking every piece of glass in the room at that moment. After that, she would often have moments of weakness, which would result in her being bedridden for days at a time. Still she never gave up her dream of wanting to help others, a dream her parents activity supported and with time, she was able to gain the medical training she needed to become a doctor. However, being exposed to the pain and suffering of those she wanted to treat, as well as a greater understanding of the illness afflicting her, she began to take a fatalistic point of view and withdrew from further socialization with her family. Desperate to save their child, Diana's parents decided to follow a rumor on a potential cure, traveling out to sea in their yacht and leaving her in the care of their friend, Sunnyside. They would never return, only feeding her own negative world view.
New York and the New York Defense Force
Diana and the New York Defense Group
Diana's spirit power became a special concern to Sunnyside, who was in the process of creating and funding a capitol defense program for the United States, inspired by the highly successful New York and Paris branches. Due to both the fact that Diana's immense spirit energies would be a boon to the team, as well as seeking better medical help in trying to cure her condition, Caprice joined her "uncle" in the big apple and soon was enrolled as a member of the New York Star Unit. Diana as well soon took to the stage life, a vital part of the defense program's success and found the life of the theater a welcome respite from her illness, allowing her to forget the growing depression which was setting in due to her situation.
However, while these early successes seemed show signs of promise for her, it was not to last. A few months into her work at the theater, during a routine rehearsal, Diana fell, unable to feel one of her legs and quickly realized the weakness that accompanied her condition was spreading. While a few medical treatments was able to halt the paralysis, she found herself so weak that she required a wheelchair for any but the most minor of movement. This new development in some ways broke her spirit almost completely and she withdrew into herself, losing any remaining hope she had of living much longer.
Trivia
- Diana's favorite book is All Creatures Great and Small. She is not a fan of the television show, however, feeling it does not capture essence of the novel.
- Diana enjoyed the TV series Perry Mason when it was on and has purchased the entire show on DVD
- favorite story as a child was Puss in Boots
- Diana "suffers" from the "snow white effect" meaning animals are automatically attracted to her, especally birds.
- has weak vision in her left eye, requiring glasses to see properly.
- Diana sometimes volunteers at a local cafe. She is one of the most popular staff members.
- Has an aversion to mocking others
- Diana was an extra in the 1929 film The Cocoanuts. She can be seen in the opening number next to one of the lifeguards. For the film her hair was dyed black, much to her displeasure.
- Has a secret stash of Yaoi and Yuri themed manga and books. She is a regular subscriber and secret sponsor of Paisley's works.
- Is one of the Five Ring warriors. For a period before her revival, this status was passed down to her twin granddaughters, but they were ultimately freed from this status with her return.
