<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/51/Tabitha.jpg)</div><div align="center"><br/><strong>Name:</strong> Tabitha Marie James<br/><br/><strong>Age:</strong> 25<br/><br/><strong>Type:</strong> Witch<br/><br/><strong>Powers/Abilities:</strong>  Tabitha's ability springs from her connection to fire. She can control fire that is already alive and can create fire where there is none. In small matters this can be demonstrated in such things as warming a cup of cold coffee, bringing cold water to boil with a wave of her hand, or simply lighting the wick of a candle. In more serious matters Tabitha can cause objects to explode with the wave of her hand, set buildings or vehicles ablaze in moments, or bring a raging fire under control. Her emotions effect her abilities and staying calm and serene is vital for Tabitha.<br/><br/><strong>Background:</strong> Tabitha is the typical middle sister in many respects, covering for her younger sister and playing mediator, in some ways she is totally unsuited for the position. Being so closely linked with fire she has a volatile nature, always ready to burst or explode. Tabitha resents their magic and often dreams of being "normal" though she fights hard for her family everyday. In the "real" world she works as a sous chef in a local restaurant, hoping to someday have her own place. Never able to sit still she is either working or looking for something to keep her hot little hands busy.<br/>_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br/><br/>"Ouch!" Tabitha glared at the pan she had just burnt herself with and then promptly jerked her eyes upward to glare at the new line cook who had not warned her the pan was hot. She took three deep breaths, silently counting to five before allowing herself to speak.<br/><br/>"Beth it is your first day here, I know your nervous. Just take a deep breath and calm down, remember the basics....like warning me about hot pans." she slowly &amp; sarcastically stated before turning back to her work.<br/><br/>Tabitha glanced at the clock, it was entirely to early in the day to be this frazzled already. She had left the house two hours earlier than normal to come in and prep the two new line cooks that had been hired. Being  the head chef of her own place someday was her dream but for now...she was Executive Chef Robert Munoz's bitch, <em>or Head Sous Chef as her name tag said</em>. Not even 9am and Tabitha was swamped as she made her way around the kitchen, instructing, correcting, planning, and fixing anything and everything. She loved the passion that filled a busy kitchen, the heat and wild rush was perfect for her personality. Keeping her emotions under control was not always easy however in an environment such as this.<br/><br/>Tabitha took a small break, stepping outside into the ally behind the restaurant for a bit of fresh air. Several minutes passed as she counted, breathing deeply, calming herself as she had been taught by her mother and grandmother. Her long hair was pulled back in a tight braid and then wound neatly into a bun. Her clothes were typical for a chef, white top, black pants, at work Tabitha was nothing but normal, she did her best to fit in with everyone else, she loved to fit it when she could.<br/><br/>Her heart refused to stop pounding and she groaned, knowing she had to get rid of some of her nervous energy. Tabitha paced the ally, looking in every nook and cranny, making certain she was indeed alone. Satisfied that she would not be seen she turned and faced the brick wall of the storehouse. Nobody would pay attention but if they were to ever look at the old building they would notice scorch marks from top to bottom....<br/><br/>Raising her hand she smiled, her eyes flashing with the rush of energy pouring through her body. Fire shot from her delicate fingers racing for the wall.......<br/><br/>Tabitha stepped into the kitchen and smiled at the new line cook, calm and serene once more. "Let's get you ready for service and prove to Chef Munoz why I hired you shall we?" she patted the chef on the shoulder kindly and dove into the crush of the kitchen.<br/><br/></div>