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as soon as they entered the room, merlin was struck by the loud music; they were at no place for judgement, as they knew that their workplace was just as loud, if not more. to them, in what they could only describe as "an accurate representation of helsing's mind" and therefore a perfect place to stay with their sketchbook for the time being.

"i was bored as hell at my place, do you mind if i sit down here?" they asked, gesturing the almost full sketchbook. merlin looked over to the table with the beverage, and gave a positive nod. "you know i will never refuse coffee."

LOCATION: her lab 🧪

STATUS: open to everyone, go wild

AS ASIA’S ‘only time will tell’ blasted from the speakers in her lab, helsing spun in her office style chair fairly aimlessly. head dangling over the back as she let her mind run through the problem she was currently faced with, she suddenly lurched from her chair to the clear wipe-on-wipe-off board nearby. scribbling down some notes, she stepped back and stuck the marker in between her teeth before looking the board over.

over the music she heard a knock and promptly yelled out a “it’s open!”, turning to glance at the visitor with a hum, taking the marker from between her teeth. “hey there, what can i help you with?” helsing asked, flashing the other a welcoming smirk as she pointed with the marker to a nearby table. “i’ve got coffee if you want some.”

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LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL 1994, dir. Luc Besson

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💿 Anywhere But Home 2023, SEULGI

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unstoppable force (trying desperately to see the good in life) vs immovable object (wishing life would be kinder to me)

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BLIND DATE GONE RIGHT⠀⸺⠀it wasn't his idea at all, but the friend of a friend said “go, it will be nice”. surprisingly, it was! the night was great, and they swapped numbers and goodnights; “see you tomorrow (and maybe after and after)”. ⠀⠀❪⠀0/1⠀❫

‘PHONE A FRIEND’ FRIEND⠀⸺⠀“what do you think about green for the cake's frosting?” is the type of question that goes between them. they're not best friends, but colleagues is too formal for them. they're irl mutuals, one could say. ⠀⠀❪⠀0/?⠀❫

SIBLING-ISH RIVALRY⠀⸺⠀surprising to no one, there's someone at work that bring out his older brother instincts. they don't always come eye to eye, but they know that for anything (really) they can count on galen — for coffee, a bandaid, or a hug.⠀⠀❪⠀0/2⠀❫

COFFEE? BEERS? BOTH?⠀⸺⠀cayetano is proud of the separation he managed to put between his his workplace and personal lives... but it doesn't stop him from going out for drinks and eats from time to time with his colleagues, even if it's just to chat about other people lives. (maybe he can even call them friends, who knows)⠀⠀❪⠀0/?⠀❫

EXES WITH WEIRD FEELINGS⠀⸺⠀they tried, they really did. but life is weird, and not everything happens like they want it to; it's alright to move on and to let go. (except they didn't, not really. they want to, because it hurts to look at someone and not seeing a future with them anymore.) ⠀⠀❪⠀0/1⠀❫

BOMBASTIC SIDE EYE⠀⸺⠀“wow, you must be the worst if galen doesn't likes you!”, is a rare quote to be said, but somehow, this person managed to hear it. be it because they stepped on his toes in a hard day, or because they found his personality annoying, calling galen a “rival” is something that very few can say.⠀⠀❪⠀0/?⠀❫

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⌕ . ˚ ⅋. 「 TENOCH HUERTA. 35. CISGENDER. HE/HIM. 」 CAYETANO ORTIZ, otherwise known as GALEN, joined the libertalia five years ago as a SURGEON. around libertalia, the VIRGO has a reputation for being PATIENT & STUBBORN perhaps because they're best known for assisting in the recovering of the serena's blades of which they are most proud. while preparing for a heist, they listen to VER EM CORES by RASHID & LINIKER. makes sense considering they remind me of: comforting scent of lavander, vintage decor pieces, decaffeinated coffee with milk, green doodles in the corner of books, açaí bowls with banana and strawberry.

part one: statistics.

basic information:

full name: cayetano valentín franco ortiz.

nickname(s): cay (most people that he meets), tito (his sister and other childhood friends), caetano (most common mishearing of his name, that he just came to accept).

age: thirty five.

date of birth: september 12, 1987.

place of birth: san miguel de allende, guanajuato, mexico.

ethnicity: nahua, purepecha, and spanish descent.

nationality: mexican.

gender: cis man.

pronouns: he / him / his.

orientation: bisexual.

languages spoken: spanish (native), nahuatl, portuguese and english (fluent), lsm and libras (signed languages in mexican spanish and portuguese, both at beginner level), italian (couple of phrases).

accent: in any language that he speaks, his mexican background still evident (intonation patterns, rhythm of speech, the pronunciation of vowels and consonants…); in portuguese, there is a blend of his spanish accent with the accent of the pará region, including slangs and intonation of certain words.

family ties:

mother: evangelina ortiz (deceased).

father: unknown.

siblings: patrizia ortiz (younger sister).

spouse / partner: none atm.

children: none atm.

pets: nayru and kafei (3 years old, siamese cats).

occupational information:

codename: galen.

meaning behind codename: it is the anglicized name of a greek physician, surgeon and philosopher, who made many contributions to science through his studies.

position: surgeon.

skillset: wilderness medicine, first aid and emergency response, cross-cultural communication, research skills, navigation skills.

physical appearance:

face claim: actor tenoch huerta.

hair color: black.

eye color: dark brown.

height: 1,76 m / 5'9.29".

weight: 76 kg / 167.55 lbs.

build: athletic.

tattoos: various.

piercings: an earring in each ear.

clothing style: casual and practical, most of the time he's wearing lightweight pants and a fun shirt. he's very fond of sunglasses, and likes to wear accessories when he's not at work. has a collection of sneakers and hats, for various occasions.

distinguishing characteristics: almost always with glasses, his tattoos, cat fur in his clothes.

personality:

mbti: isfj.

enneagram: 1w2.

element: earth.

western zodiac: virgo.

chinese zodiac: rabbit.

positive traits: thoughtful, patient, detail-oriented, reserved, empathetic, dedicated, versatile.

negative traits: self-critical, stubborn, anxious, worrying, indecisive, pessimistic, overthinker.

hobbies: photography, yoga, collecting paintings, gardening, cooking, study languages, organizing and decluttering.

character inspiration: steve rogers (marvel comics), kara (detroit: become human), aziraphale (good omens), garen (league of legends), annie edison (community), catelyn tully stark (asoiaf).

part two: questionnaire.

001. the professor provides every member of libertalia a unique codename that reflects their personality. each codename is derived from various forms of mythology, folklore, or literature. why do you think the professor chose that name for you? do you agree or disagree with his decision?

⸺ “i remember the guy from my history classes, but only vaguely. he was nice and all, if you forget the questionable parts of his methods…” galen shrugs, pouring out more coffee on his mug, and continues. “it's kind of what i do here, be a little nice and very questionable. anyway, i think the professor is just calling me a nerd in a different language, but i will pretend that it's a flattering way to say i am a scholar or something.”

002. gaining an invitation into libertalia isn’t an easy feat. what do you think made you special enough to get handpicked by the professor? and what qualities do you think allowed you to join your position?

⸺ “promise me you won't think i'm being arrogant or anything, but,” he pauses, as if telling a secret “i'm really good at my job.” and then he laughs, lighting the weight of the previous statement. “but it's true, though. after so many years studying and being out there in environments that are less than ideal, having a doctor like me that is perfectly capable of handling emergencies and not freak out when, let's say, someone gets bitten by a snake or hit by a car is pretty valuable. it gets ‘easier’ to do dangerous things when you know that you won't die from the lack of immediate support.”

003. the captain’s crew is the highest position at libertalia, they are the select few who are aware of the professor’s identity. do you desire to graduate to this level?

⸺ “they're a bit like gods, aren't they? yes, it would be nice to know this organization's greatest secret, an honor, ever. it is a big responsibility though, a long, long term goal and not something that i can put in a five steps plan, unfortunately. i am happy to be where i currently am, with my fellow surgeons. maybe one day, who knows the future.”

004. although many members of libertalia don’t know each other’s personal lives, it’s rumored that many members came from suspicious backgrounds. who were you before joining and what was your life like prior?

⸺ he clicks his tongue, thinking before saying: “i was a doctor, always had been, and when my mother died, i knew i needed a change in my life. i joined a program of the brazilian government, in circa 2014, that takes foreign doctors to places in the country that need medical attention – that's how i ended up living in pará for years now and knowing so much about the amazon region.” galen says it softly, drowning in good memories. “i quitted when i got invited to join libertalia, though. i love primary care, but i need more in my life, if you know what i mean.”

005. what was your primary motivation for joining libertalia? was it for the riches or for the thrill of adventure? or is there something else motivating you to continue working for the group? what do you hope to achieve?

⸺ “first it was the money.” he confesses, with a timid smile crossing his face. “i really wanted to move out of the small apartment i had for my first years in the country. then it was just… what else am i going to do? i could go back to academia, maybe finally finish my doctorate, but it wouldn't be as exciting as the challenges that being a surgeon here is. some say that ‘knowledge is a reward in itself’, and i believe it is true in my case.”

006. how would the other members describe you? would you consider yourself to be a team-player or do you prefer to work independently?

⸺ “god, i hope i am good enough for these people.” a grin appears in his face as he makes the joke. “i couldn't imagine myself not being a team player, i mean,” he points to his equipment at the nearest table, “not trusting your doctor is a terrible way to die, in my opinion.

007. libertalia is anonymous, therefore necessitates secrecy outside of the group. how do you balance your personal life outside of this, granted you have one? is there a clear separation between libertalia and your personal life?

⸺ “i have the same policy since my college days: just because i helped with a bandage, it doesn't mean you need to follow me into eats and drinks later. i am here to help, that's all, no need to bring my problems from home to the group and vice versa. as much as i like to chat away about many, many things, i need to focus, as it is literally a matter of life and death sometimes. but, who knows, maybe if i trust you enough, one day i will let you know my mom's old quesadilla recipe.”

008. henry avery’s treasure has been lost since 1695. even with the brightest minds on the case, all leads to find the treasure haven’t turned up. avery’s treasure is the professor’s white whale and after several years of searching, many believe the treasure ceases to exist. do you believe the treasure exists?

⸺ “heavens, no.” a quiet chuckle escaped his lips. “i'm sorry, i know it's this group's lifelong dream, and i know it's important to have a target to shoot for, but there's a difference between ‘looking for a rare painting that was sold a couple years ago’ and ‘looking for a centuries old lost treasure using vague clues’. call me a pessimist, but i'd rather spend our resources in real things, not in… whatever this is.”

009. do you trust the professor? do you trust the libertalia?

⸺ he ponders the question while sipping the last bits of his coffee. “maybe.” galen chuckles, barely audible. “just because it's my job, it doesn't mean i have to blindly trust the professor. one thing is to trust my coworkers, or the captain's crew; another thing, completely different, is to blindly trust someone i don't even know the name.”

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「 ✦ 」 » @𝐂𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒. ⋮ ━━ dependant multi muse for 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 ˗ˏˋ loved by 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚 ˎˊ˗

ㅤㅤ╰ CAYETANO ORTIZ⠀⸺⠀GALEN | surgeon⠀⠀❪⠀intro • musings • connections⠀❫

ㅤㅤ╰ RIVEN YANG⠀⸺⠀MERLIN | chemist⠀⠀❪⠀intro • musings • connections⠀❫

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LOVEEE when i’m in the kitchen while someone else is cooking and they say “could you give that a stir for me?” brother. i would be HONORED to give that a stir for you

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i love when a trans persons name is stolen from a character. especially when its recognizable. hi percy. hi vash. hi dave.

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American Horror Story: Coven | 3.04: Devil’s Night

I am, after all, the Supreme.

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You’re home. (via pinterest)

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I love people who teach me something new. Expand my mind. Talk to me about the universe. Share your dreams with me. Take me on a mental trip.

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TENOCH HUERTA Rolling Stone en Español | Detrás de Cámaras

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