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Dear Augustine,

Ten years from now, you will receive this letter. I hope by then, you are braver, wiser, and a lot more kinder to yourself. I hope by then, you are proud enough of yourself to say; ❝ I made it.❞

So are you living a good life now, Augustine?

Do you still gaze at the confined streets of the tiny town you've always wanted to step outside of? Or did you manage to leave this place to see the world that was before beyond your reach? In my heart, I wish you did.

And if you did, does the freedom you've always craved for taste sweet? Or does it have a bitter aftertaste? I have faith you've made it to the future, and dream you wanted to leave this tranquil town for.

Your younger self, Tine.


DAHLIA AUGUSTINE FIGUEROA BLOOMING SINCE 11-01-00

PLACE OF BIRTH: Vigan, Ilocos Sur
PLACE OF RESIDENCY: Makati
OCCUPATION: Veterinary Surgeon

BACKSTORY

Augustine was born into a life of privilege, raised in the lavish, and protective confines of her family's grand estate— The Figueroas of the North, wealthy, and respected, held onto old traditions, and were known for their strict standards of propriety. As one of the triplets born on that fateful day of November 1, 2000, to a Trinidad-Figueroa, Filipino-Spanish clan, Augustine was expected to follow in the footsteps of generations before her, living a life of refinement, elegance, and obedience.

Her childhood was an idyllic one, but one that was also marked by isolation. Her parents, while loving, kept her, and her sisters shielded from the outside world, focusing instead on educating them in the arts of diplomacy, etiquette, and societal expectations.

Augustine grew up surrounded by horses, and the world of show jumping. Her father—a professional horseback rider, instilled in her a deep love, and passion for horses from an early age. From a young age of 6, she was exposed to the equestrian world, and quickly fell in love with horseback riding. She has spent countless hours at the stables, watching her father train, and compete. Soon, Augustine spent every spare moment at their farm, learning about animals, developing a deeper connection to nature, and discovering a sense of independence that had been previously out of reach.

One fateful day, while out riding with her father, and the family's estate manager, Augustine met a horse she named Sebastian, a young, untamed colt. The moment she touched the horse's velvety mane, she felt something stir deep within her—a feeling of liberation, of raw, untapped energy. The bond between Augustine, and Sebastian was instantaneous, and for the first time, she felt as if she was truly herself. The horses provided a sense of freedom that she had never known in the rigid confines of her upbringing.

She quickly developed her own skills as a rider, and eventually started competing in local show jumping events at 14. Augustine's upbringing in the world of horseback riding has shaped her into a determined, and disciplined individual. She sets high standards for herself, always pushing herself to strive for excellence. Her strong work ethic, and commitment to her sport have earned her respect within the equestrian community. She was even tagged as The Prodigy of the Equestrian Sports in the Philippines, but life is not always sunshines, and rainbows— she was forced to quit before her name could even begin to make a noise.

She encountered a serious accident while she was on a ride—training with Sebastian that caused her dreams of becoming a world known equestrian come crashing down.

As bittersweet as it may sound, Augustine stopped competing from then on. But as the saying goes; “when one door closes, another opens.” She began to attend local gatherings, and meet people from all walks of life—those who had different beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of living.

Her sheltered upbringing hadn't prepared her for the complexities of human relationships, but Augustine was an open-hearted soul, fascinated by the diversity of people. She loved the freedom of the open plains, and the joy of connecting with others on a genuine, human level.

No longer confined by the expectations of her family, Augustine blossomed into a free spirit, someone who embraced life with all its beauty, and messiness. She no longer felt the pressure to live up to her family's ideals. Instead, Augustine followed her heart—whether that meant embarking on an adventure with her sisters, or exploring a distant land away from the comfortable life their parents has always been giving them.

Now, Augustine works as a head veterinarian at a clinic that she established by herself. Her love for animals continues to blossom each day of her life. In a world that once tried to stifle her, Augustine Figueroa now lives life on her own terms, a passionate and adventurous soul who loves deeply, lives freely, and constantly seeks new horizons to explore.

KARINA MUSE. Feminine Terms Only.
Mundane is 23+. Desc.-Adv. Literate
Open for plottings — just send a DM.

DISCLAIMER

To avoid any misconceptions that may arise from the way the writer handles this account, a pre-warning is given to clarify that all content is created exclusively for roleplaying purposes. Therefore, any connections to the muse, Karina / Yoo Jimin of Aespa are non-existent.

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Pub: 27 Apr 2025 02:44 UTC

Edit: 16 Jun 2025 10:59 UTC

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