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hi Trench! I recently started considering the havanese breed for my future dog (a couple years from now) and I was wondering what your favourite and least favourite experiences with Whim have been? so far I think they have a good energy level for me, and honestly, Whim is just so charming
Favorite experience with Whim is anytime we go camping. There is nothing better on this earth than spending a few days running around in the woods with your dog. Eating meals by the fire. Sharing the sleeping bag. It's like yeah. I can see why we domesticated you.
Also her reduced prey drive and strong recall + attentiveness to me, means that I can let her off leash (when it's legal) and be pretty confident that she won't leave my line of sight. She's got a GPS collar just in case but I've never needed it.
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Least favorite experience with Whim was when she was attacked by a dog. Because I rushed her to the clinic I work at, I was present for her being restrained, catheterized, sedated, and for her (fortunately minor) surgery. I wish I hadn't been.
She tried to bite staff and needed 3 people to restrain her + a muzzle before the drugs kicked in. It's a level of stress I've never seen her reach before.
Yesterday I restrained her solo and unmuzzled for a blood draw and she was calm and still. So it was extremely atypical behavior for her which only served to highlight how much pain she was in.
In hindsight I wonder if my own stress made her worse (we often see animals behave better for us in clinic when the owner is not present). I couldn't bring myself to leave her at the time, and I'll never get those images out of my head.
We made it through with only minor scarring and some increased dog reactivity. I've been happy with her progress behavior-wise. Last week she initiated play with a larger dog, which she hasn't done in months!!!
This is probably not very helpful to your dog breed decision making, sorry. But I'll take this moment to soapbox that if a dog is picked up and shaken by another dog that is a medical emergency, call your vet. Also learn some defensive handling from the IAABC or something.
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How shit are your parents, Fruits Basket edition, part 1
I’ll be doing this by age of the members rather then what place in the zodiac they have:
Shigure Sohma: We only ever see Shigure’s parents once in the manga, and there is nothing to hint any anger between them.
As stated in from the Fruits Basket fandom wiki: “they do appear to be bothered and tired of Shigure's easy-going personality and his tendency to do everything in his own way.”
Though that might just be more him being Shigure then him being the dog. There has never been any implication on Shigure’s part that he was ever physically or mentally abused, at least not by his parents. Shigure definitely ahs some fucked up shit going on, but tbh a lot of that seems to be around the curse on the family as a whole, and how Shigure feels about Akito and the actions he took with Rin as a result of those feelings. With nothing else to go on, they get a neutral 5/10.
Hatori Sohma: Hatori’s parents are never seen in the manga, and there is only a vague mention of his father’s funeral in one chapter, so most of the information we’re using is from the wiki again (courtesy of the Fruits Basket Fan Book: Cat)
“Hatori was born into the Sohma Family as the only child of his late parents; his mother passed away from illness when he was in elementary school, and his father died of an unspecified illness while Hatori was in high school. Both of his parents were very strict and his home life wasn't very warm, which is the cause of his stoic personality. At some point, the memory suppression technique was passed to him by his father who held that role before him; a technique which has been handed down in his family for generations.”
Hatori’s parents are not great. Not the worst, by any means, in this fucked up family, but still not great. The part about Hatori’s father previously being the memory suppressor raises eyebrows for me though, as this means Hatori’s family is ‘old blood’, it has known about the curse for years, and most likely is prone to either having children who are part of it, or are like the servants of the main house, who are always privy to that knowledge.
4/10. They lose points for potentially being emotionally neglectful of Hatori.
Ayame Sohma: Father is never mentioned or seen. We’ll assume he’s dead or gone.
Ayame’s relationship to his mother is never specifically gone into a lot. But we can make a few guesses based on how the one time we do see her specifically interact with him and with how she treated Yuki.
Ayame’s mum is a grade A bitch.
She makes decisions for her kids based on what benefits her the most, without a care for what happens to said kids. She hated Ayame for being too flamboyant, and probably because she also could not control him. Most likely a narcissist and is definitely emotionally and physically abusive. 0/10
Kureno Sohma: Kureno’s parents are only ever seen once and their interaction is not even with Kureno, but discussing Akira marrying Ren. From the wiki, “Kureno's mother was fine with it as long both of them were happy”. There is never any implication of emotional or physical abuse.
It’s very possible that after Kureno’s curse broke at 16, Akito basically refused to let his parents see him anymore (for fear that news that the curse was broken would get out), as they are never seen nor mentioned by adult Kureno. We’re giving them a neutral 5/10.
Ritsu Sohma: Ritsu’s parents are honestly not that bad. There is never anything to suggest they directly abused Ritsu themselves, and they also suffer anxiety themselves due to how the rest of the Sohma family treats them. I get the feeling that they are from a much lower branch of the family, and that Ritsu being cursed was unexpected to everyone, including members of the main family. To be honest, a good deal of Ritsu’s anxiety and problems seem to come from the family as a whole unit as opposed to his parents.
Despite everything, they seem to love Ritsu, and his mom even said she was worried about Tohru at first because she was scared about an outsider knowing the secret, but after meeting Tohru, she no longer worries about that. If his parents are guilty of anything, it’s for not stranding up for themselves and their son more. Honestly, if there hadn’t been any curse shit, Ritsu probably would’ve grown up with genetic anxiety but not as many other issues. 6/10.
Kagura Sohma: Again, pretty low on the scale of “how shit are your parents”. From the times we do see Kagura’s mum, she’s shown to be a very calm and level-headed woman, but still very caring of Kagura who doesn’t get angry about her double-ended/aggressive personality. She also took Rin in and is shown to at least be understanding of why Rin is the way she is.
Apparently Kagura’s parents used to fight a lot when she was a kid, and her mum would cry after each fight. But by the time Kagura is in university, she and her husband have worked things out and are still together and are also very loving and supportive of Kagura.
I could make the argument they lose points for the fact they don’t seem to be doing much for Rin, but at the same time, what CAN they do? They let Rin know she has a safe roof over her head, and that they won’t judge her for anything, but they cannot do much to speak out against how Akito treats Rin or how Rin reacts to that treatment. 7/10
Rin/Isuzu Sohma: I would say that her parents are the definition of human faeces, but that would be insulting to faeces. At least you can use it as a fertiliser.
Given how extensive the abuse from BOTH her parents is, I genuinely do not think Rin NOT being cursed would’ve changed anything. These are the kind of people who WOULD have found some reason to abuse Rin. -50/10
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joecial-distancing · 4 years
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2019 in review in review:
A few years ago I started tracking yearly goals, books read, movies watched etc in a year, along with overview blurbs, in private posts. End of 2019/beginning of 2020 I was really frazzled/burned out about a lot of stuff and just never finished up making the thing. 8 months later, got the urge to read back what I’d got done, then figured I’d maybe go ahead and see about finishing. 
Media tracking below the break. thoughts/blurbs written in 2020 italicized, 2019 not.
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Didn’t do so hot on explicit personal goals, but had a lot of stuff go ok around them this year.
School’s been fine/better than fine.
Job’s probably the biggest failing. Still with same job, haven’t made the firm moves to jump off, dragging my feet too much on exploring stuff w/ Columbia/NASA GISS.
Did not get better with covid, lol
Dating life still non-existent, but I’ve registered on apps, gotten more comfortable with selfies, improved general social life dramatically, been flirted with, updated my wardrobe, and generally started to get comfortable accepting that I’m a hot person.
Somehow got extremely better during covid.
Books
Grant (finished)
We stan a taurus legend
Guy was good at exactly one job, and was fortunate enough to have been in the right place/right time to get to do it.
Mort (discworld)
Definitely best discworld I’ve gotten to so far.
Don Quixote p. II
Really entertaining in a way that part 1 wasn’t; I was shocked how much the meta element landed for me.
Consider the Lobster (DFW collection)
had zero context on who DFW is/was when I read, and still don’t exactly tbh. Wanted to wait for a pause in The Discourse before diving into more of him, but dunno if I’m ever going to get that.
Crime and Punishment (revisited)
Weirdly didn’t get much more out of this than I did the first time I’d read it
Better Than Sex (HST Gonzo papers)
Xerox/widespread fax accessibility opening citizen access to mass media in a manner really reminiscent of what social media would go on to do at a much larger scale. Has a much more deliberate narrative arc than the other gonzo papers collections, also has that excellent HST richard nixon eulogy
The Brothers Karamazov
SPQR
Slouching Towards Bethlehem (Didion collection)
Pet Sematary
Not my favorite King, but not bad
Sourcery (discworld)
still funny/charming, but Mort really made clear/reminded me how much the hapless sadsack Rincewind mold of protagonist wears on me after a while.
The Devil's Teeth
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
Liked it a lot more once I realized it was doing a Fear and Loathing thing.
Homage to Catalonia
This should be the Orwell that gets taught in schools. Make it a followup to All Quiet on the Western Front or something, jeez.
Lyndon Johnson I
Having now finished all of them, this one’s probably the least-interesting but sets up a bunch of important context that the others still then feel the need to retread.
The Razor's Edge
Recommended to me as a “white guy discovers eastern mysticism” book, but also is more interesting in its treatment of that than I’d expected (helps it was written in the 40s). 
Cat's Cradle
There’s a part in this where Vonnegut’s making fun of people who try to bond with strangers over being Hoosiers, and my dumbass immediate thought was “ooh, Vonnegut’s a hoosier? Me too!”
Lyndon Johnson II
Robert Caro felt compelled to apologize for spending so much words lionizing Coke Stevens, segregationist opponent to Johnson’s senate run. His goal was pretty clearly to show lbj’s lack of campaign charisma by contrast, definitely definitely overcommitted in his own narrativising.
Libra
I want to go back to this after reading some more De Lillo.
Gravity's Rainbow
This book absolutely kicked my ass
Overstuffed and referential in a specific way that really keeps me hooked in instead of put off. When I learn about some piece of cultural context that I retroactively recognize as being referenced in this, I want to go back and reread the entire thing.
From Caligari to Hitler
Kind of fails both as film criticism and cultural analysis, but absolutely made me want to run for the hills when considering current relationship between mainstream movies and demands of pop culture.
I took a class on Weimar cinema in undergrad that I now realize was probably biting pretty heavily from this and never once referenced it.
Movies
Venom
Movie itself is not as fun as the Tom Hardy hype coverage. PG13 was the absolute worst space to aim for, PG- or R- versions of this could have been a blast.
Harryhauser Argonauts
Was tripping when I put this on, and it was all kinds of fun.
2001: a Space Oddyssey
First time seeing this, all-time classic for a reason!
A Good American (the NSA doc)
Dr. Strangelove
Mel Brooks History of the World p. I
Not my favorite Brooks, best joke was at the beginning.
In Bruges
Had been a while since I saw a proper dark comedy.
Spiderverse
Fukkin awesome!
Visually great, and extremely better than usual superhero stuff for being aimed at PG instead of PG-13.
You Only Live Twice
Highlander (Revisited)
I watched The Old Guard on netflix recently and it mostly just made me wish I was watching Highlander instead, because at least Highlander knows exactly how goofy it is
Moonraker
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Much like The Shining, I though this would have been 100% spoiled for me by cultural osmosis, but turns out it wasn’t, and even the scenes I had seen *totally landed* in-context still.
Kung Fu Hustle
Ichi the Killer
Really gross, really fun
Matrix Reloaded (watched thru highway scene) (Revisited)
The highway scene was not nearly as cool as I remembered it being.
John Wick 3*
Probably dumbest plot of all of them, best choreography. I like how every single fight had its own distinct flavor. “Knife museum fight” “horse fight” “halle berry dogs fight” 
Akira
A classic
Pet Sematary * (ugh, bad)
Why can’t john lithgow be in good movies anymore
The Revenant
MCU Spiderman
Fuck this was awful.
MCU Spiderman 2*
Really weird, complete Rorschach Test of a movie: it’d be totally valid to read into this that global warming is Fake News, for instance.
Lmao this was completely awful
Rites
Dredd (non-stallone)
oh hey Lena Headey’s in this
For All Mankind!
Watched in honor of moon landing anniversary
Lion King *
Watched it way too stoned, was like dark side of the moon + wizard of oz except instead it’s a lion king script reading + nature footage edited for lip syncing.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood *
Many scenes of very long setups for really stupid shaggy dog jokes, which sometimes worked and sometimes didn’t. I do kinda want to rewatch now knowing more about manson, which I knew pretty much nothing about beforehand
Blowout
A good john lithgow movie
also I think I like travolta in things.
Lord of War
A Good cage movie
I like when Eamon Walker shows up in stuff.
Taxi Driver
A classic
Snowpiercer
Watched in a bar with only one speaker working, which is the correct way to watch. Weirder and funnier than I thought it was going to be, which still doesn’t make it good, but,
dbz big green dub
Exorcist III
Brad Dourif just tearing it apart
Deep Red (argento)
Suspiria (1977)
Watched the remake in 2020, which was ok, but nothing tops the Goblin score.
Elf Bowling
Thanks, Gnome
Parasite *
Interesting to me that this one seems poised to hang around people’s good esteem for a while
TV
FMA: B
Rick & Morty
Saw some episodes, generally pretty funny, some misanthropy that’s probably appealing to a certain type of teen al a something like House, but ultimately I don’t totally Get the intensity of discourse about it.
Leterkenny
Mob Psycho 100
One Punch Man
Deadwood
Watchmen
Only watched like half of it. Was playing around with a lot of hefty imagery/thematics, but didn’t really seem ready to rise above playing (tho also I feel like it’s weird on some level to *expect* them to rise above that in the first place)
Music
New Avantasia
HEALTH/ show
lol remember concerts
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard/ show
Just learned about King Gizz in 2019 and got completely obsessed with them. I don’t tend to expand my music selection very readily, and a lot of what I currently *do* know is old/inactive stuff, so it was/is incredibly exciting to have an active group with good momentum just immediately win me over like that.
Mistimed the edibles and ended up with a really good finale and a really long subway ride home.
New Yeasayer
Sad they split up
Steve Wilson Tull remixes
Aqualung’s a good album and the sound mixing’s kinda bad, so I liked this project.
Stonefield
Opened for Gizzard. Really good as studying music
Video Games
Civ VI: Gathering Storm
Hades
Turns out Supergiant’s design proclivities all work *extremely well* on a roguelike
Baba is You
Untitled Goose Game
Cute, if maybe a bit overhyped
finally fucking finished Pillars of Eternity
Had fun with it, but too long, and really dour for how long it is.
Pillars II
Kinda drifted off it eventually, but I do genuinely like that the flavor of the fantasy is colonial era rather than medieval.
There’s a Balancing Bastard Factions element where it’s like the writers are just being smartasses after a while. Having to go extremely out of their way to make siding with colonizers seem like a competitive option.
Pokemon shield
Cuphead
pisses me off, which was a nice outlet when I was stranded by flight cancellations during thanksgiving
Celeste
Also very difficult, but really easy to stay patient with, which is nice.
Disco Elysium
None of the discourse made me want to play this, but people talking about the mechanical stuff it did got me extremely interested. Mostly Delivered IMO.
Breath of the Wild
You can approach the nodes of the main quest in the order you choose, and the second one I chose made ninjas start fucking spawning everywhere when I’m just trying to explore, and there’s no way to make it stop. May go back to it one day.
Podcasts
Relentless Picnic Patreon feed
The treats really helped me start distinguishing individual personalities, compared to the regular eps.
Picnic Discord!
<3
FatT Counterweight
Fun, but also I think Mechs are not my shit.
FatT Spring in Hieron/ end of that particular world
8 months since I’ve last tuned into FatT. ah well.
Law School
He’s in everythiiiing!
You Must Remember This: Manson family
*There’s* the context
Misc.
Kindle train guy
Times Square sleeping guy + kids taking selfies w/ him
toddler singing along after Psycho killer (a, ya, ya ya, ya)
drunk and dragged to a drag show
Central park football family
Soft Steel Drum Subway Busker
Weird old lady going to grand central for oysters
2018 in review (cards):
MySelf (CC)
Self: Tower
Blocked: 10 Cups
Ethereal/subconscious: 8 Swords
Material: 3 Swords
Past: Justice
Future: Page Wands
Attitude: Sun
External: King Swords
Hopes/Fears: 5 Coins
Trajectory: High Priestess
Also Self:
Hierophant
7 Cups
7 Coins
Blind Spot:
(self & others): 5 cups    ||    (others not self): High Priestess
(self not others): Moon   ||    (nobody): 3 Cups
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luv-surveys · 4 years
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Do you wear a ring on your finger? no. Do you expect to be married in the next two years? no way. What is your favorite type of cookie? chocolate chip. Are you allergic to pollen? yes, my allergies have gotten worse over the past couple years unfortunately :( Do you have more upper or lower body strength? more lower. Do you like hot tubs? yes they’re fun! Do you know anyone who is battling cancer? not to my knowledge. Have you ever donated money to a charity? yes. What was the last movie you’ve seen in theaters? i believe it was the live action aladdin. Do you prefer Apple or Android? apple. Do you like the color lime green? yes, but not neon lime green. Do you like the Silent Hill movies? i’ve never seen them. What movie scared you the most out of any other movies? probably “house on haunted hill” or something like that. Tell me something you’ve been made fun of for in the past. i’ve been made fun of for my height. Do you support war? it depends. Have you ever wanted to be on American Idol? When was this? no. Do you like kissing lightly better than just making out? nah, i prefer making out. You get a text from someone saying that they want to hang out - who would you most like it to be from? it’d probably be my friend kylie. Do you attend school, college, or university? i attend college/university. Name 5 things you don’t believe in. 1) love at first sight, 2) soulmates, 3) polytheism, 4) reincarnation, 5) the existence of bigfoot. If you could have any friend that you’ve lost back, who would you pick? probably my friend eva. When was the last time you did something for the first time? i listened to a song for the first time about 30 minutes ago. Do you have blinds in your bedroom? not my bedroom at home, no. When was the last time you had an interview? How did it go? march, for a job. it went well, but covid happened and everything got messed up. What was the most damaging relationship (romantic or not) that you’ve ever been a part of? probably my friendship with a girl that bullied me in high school. Who was the last person you cut out of your life? Do you regret it? i cut my ex out, and i don’t regret it because he treats me poorly. Who is the most attractive person you know personally? personally, i think a girl i know from high school is the prettiest person i know. Do you remember the first time you truly enjoyed sex? Or have you always? i’ve never had sex LOL. Have you ever done anything sexual in a car? yes if making out counts. What do you wish you had been better prepared for? my college auditions. Do you know anyone with a semicolon tattoo? nope. Who knows you best, excluding romantic partners? my parents. The last news you got that shocked you, what was it, and was it good news or bad news? probably that somebody was in a relationship with somebody, which is good news ig. If you have pets, who normally puts food and water in their dish? my mom does unless she’s away; then i do. Do you organize the pictures on your computer into different folders or are they all just under “My Pictures”? they’re all unorganized. Do you think if someone is in a relationship, that it is acceptable to have sleepovers with other people of their preferred sex? yes, but as long as there are no feelings whatsoever. Would you shoot a gun if given the chance? If you’ve shot a gun before, how many different types of guns have you shot? i would NOT shoot a gun lol. Do you feel uncomfortable sharing things like artwork or poetry you’ve written? Is it because you don’t think it’s good enough to show off or because it’s too personal? yes, i don’t like showing it off because it’s probably not good enough. For those who have anxiety, has anyone ever told you that you just need to calm down and actually face your fears? Were you insulted or frustrated by this comment? yes and it was both insulting and frustrating. Do you have any siblings you absolutely despise? Why do you despise them? no, i love my siblings! Do knives scare you? Is it from watching scary movies? they make me unsettled, but not from scary movies, just anxiety. Say lyrics from the song currently playing? “no time to regret this, what we’ve done” If you HAD to get a piercing (not ears) what would you get? i’d probably get a nose piercing. How many closets does your house have?
 there’s seven closets, i think. What has been your most epic cooking failure?
 i made cookies and they didn’t work and melted all over the pan and oven lol. What was the last single item you spent over $100 on?
 i don’t think i’ve ever spent over $100 on a single item. Have you ever climbed a chain-link fence? no. What is your LEAST favorite Disney animated movie? i don’t like the older ones, like pinocchio. Who was the last person’s house you went to besides your own? the guy i’m seeing’s house. Do you enjoy the birds’ singing in the morning? yes it’s lovely! List these apple types from greatest to least greatest: red, yellow, green. I’d say red, green, yellow. On YouTube, who are two people you find hilarious? i love jennxpenn’s videos, as well as pewdiepie. If you had to live in a palace, what would be the color scheme? probably red and gold. Favorite dinosaur? i love pterodactyls! What is the best part of fall? the tastes and smells. Favorite style of hat? probably just baseball caps. How do you eat Oreos? i used to split them and eat them separately but now i eat them whole. Name the first vine that you can think of. i coulda dropped my croissant! Beyonce vs Rihanna? i prefer rihanna. What’s fake about you? Like extensions, fake nails, botox etc. nothing, tbh! Have you ever gotten into a Facebook fight? never. What are your favorite smells? i love smells like lemon and grapefruit. Do you shave your pits? yes. Do you know anyone who has been on life support, and survived? no. What light in your house was the last to have a bulb burn out? i’m not sure since i’m not home rn. Have you ever been in an abandoned house? no. What is your favorite phase of the moon? full! What season do you want to get married in? probably spring. Besides the USA, what is your favorite country? i’ve always liked japan! Would you rather go to Europe or Asia? europe. Would you rather go to Africa or Australia? africa. Would you rather go to Mexico or Canada? canada. Are there such things as stupid questions? yes. Did you get in trouble for cussing on accident when you were a kid? yes, but my parents didn’t hear, only my sister. What’s the highest you can count in a different language? like 100 in french. Where would you like to be buried? just a local cemetery near where i grew up :) Have you ever had yourself drawn in caricature? nope. Have you ever seen a ghost orb picture? yes! Do you think abortion should be illegal? no. How many keys are on your key-ring? two. What are some piercings you want? more ear piercings, but that’s it. Dogs or cats? Why? dogs, because they’re more loving and fun. Do any of your pets have strange habits? Explain? my dog likes to eat napkins. Have you ever told an extremely inappropriate joke? dark humor, yes. What is your favorite non-traditional fruit? i like passionfruit! What’s your favorite older film? i don’t watch a lot of older films!  Aliens or unicorns? unicorns. Where did you meet your current or last significant other? instagram. Would you ever get a face tattoo? no way. If you asked your mom to describe you, what do you think she’d say? she’d probably say i’m smart, caring, and hardworking. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world? more love and understanding! What are you most grateful for? how good of a childhood i had. Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met? i’ve met some people with great stories from their lives. When do you love yourself most? when i do something well haha. What would you most readily die for? my parents. What single word do you hate most? probably slurs like the n word. Who in life have you felt the strongest need to protect? whomever i’m dating at the time. What would you most like to be remembered for after you die? my friendship. What’s the biggest surprise you’ve ever had in bed? in bed? or in bed? if we’re just talking about in bed, waking up with my retainer under the sheets at the foot of my bed when it had been in my mouth when i fell asleep. What is the most sacred thing in your life? my religion. Who have you most feared in your life? probably my bullies. What was the quickest friendship you ever made? i’d say my roommate. What single word would you use to most accurately describe your parents? wise. What is the worst word anyone ever used to describe you? probably immature LMAO.
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Character: ― Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Blake Faceclaim: ― Casey Deidrick Age/Pronouns: ― 32 | he/him Occupation:  ― backstreet doctor, car thief/mechanic (he uh... steals cars for you and customizes them? but also likes just tinkering tbh)  Hometown/District: ― born in Chicago / lives in Red Line District, Houston 
HEADCANONS
Drives an old-timer, and not just any old-timer but a raven black ‘69 Boss 428 Mustang. That thing was expensive as hell and really hard to find, but Nate wanted it in a good condition and takes care of that thing like his life depends on it. Sure he’ll push it to its limits, but otherwise he takes better care of that stupid car than himself. That car is his guilty pleasure, most of the time though he’s on his motorcycle - he’ll say it’s more practical, but really it’s all about the adrenaline and constantly putting himself in near death situations. 
He loves street racing, the more illegal the better. Whatever project he’s currently working on for himself is probably being prepared and perfect for the next race. It’s probably going to send him to an early grave (if the myriad of other issues doesn’t do it sooner), but he can’t shake the addiction he has for the feeling of the steering wheel and the gearshift under his fingers. 
Has a thing for collecting stray animals. It started when he was a kid, his mother had allowed it and taught him how to take care of them if they were wounded, and he just never grew out of it. There’s two dogs and a raven that have taken up permanent residency in his house, but there are other animals that sort of come and go as they please and come when they need food, shelter or help. 
Has a tattoo that covers his back, an intricate drawing of thorns and roses and a raven mid-flight. It’s sort of a project that spanned almost a decade and he would get it done little by little, working on the drawing before taking it to the tattoo parlor. There are many, many details within it, each with its own meaning that only makes sense to Nate, an homage to people in his life and his past. Also there’s a snake tattooed on his chest that he got back in school, as well as a myriad of small tattoos scattered across his skin - his mother’s handwriting, dates of death for his fallen comrades etc. 
His most noticeable scar is the burn mark on his stomach, vaguely shaped like whatever piece of metal he’d been burnt with during an interrogation, but he doesn’t mind it all that much. What he does mind are the million silvery scars from the IED that killed Liam - he hates thinking about those. 
His knuckles are always beat up, to some degree. He loves fighting in various fight-clubs throughout the city, just for the sake of another hit of adrenaline, and because it makes him feel somewhat alive. So it’s not really a surprise to see him beaten and bruised, it’s more of a surprise when he’s in one piece... When he’s not doing that, he’s probably taking his frustrations out on an old, worn-out punching bag he’s had since forever, or jogging around the city at strange hours of the night. 
He’s got a myriad of vices - alcohol, fighting, cigarettes, an occasional hit of drugs. It’s his attempt to fill some hole in himself that’s been left gaping open ever since his father died. It’s a temporary fix, but he’s the type of person to live his life day in and day out anyway. 
He’s got an old silver zippo with engravings from the army such as “As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil for I am the evilest son of a bitch." and dates and initials of his fallen comrades. He loves that beat up piece of trash though, and you’ll never see him without it. 
Prefers knives to guns, but he knows it’s stupid to bring a knife to a gunfight so he’s learned how to handle those too. Though he’s not actively involved with any side, he’s always got weapons on him - just in case. It comes with the territory of being involved with the murkier side of the population. 
He loves music - it’s his outlet. You can sometimes see him jotting down notes on a napkin when he’s sitting in a diner at 4AM - it calms him to write these things down, helps get the music out of his head. When he can’t sleep, he’ll play his Stratocaster until he’s able to pass out, even if just for a few hours. 
He’s all dark leather and worn military boots and silver rings and a smell of cigarettes and gasoline and trouble. That’s pretty much his MO. I feel like when someone sees him, you could show them his diploma and they wouldn’t believe you this guy’s a doc that’s worked as a corpsman for the army for years. 
Probably the weirdest quirk of his, is his penchant for faith. His mother was religious, and she sort of instilled that in him at a young age. He must have lost his faith a thousand times over the years, but he always ends up coming back. No doubt in his mind God doesn’t want anything to do with his messed-up ass, but he likes this concept that there’s something out there, even if it’s not for him. Then at least for the good people in his live that he loves. It sort of brings him peace, and if he can’t be found at his usual joints around town - he’s no doubt sitting in a dark, empty church, head bowed down, seeking solace. He’s never going to admit it though, unless you catch him in the act. 
His father is the only man he truly feared in his life, otherwise he’s just pretty much indifferent and is generally lacking in the self-preservation department... 
Every Wednesday and Saturday, like clockwork - he goes to visit his mother. He brings her flowers, takes her out in the gardens for a walk, sits besides her and reads her a chapter or two of whatever book they’re going through that month. She’s pretty much an empty shell of a woman she used to be, but holding her hand is the only comfort he feels these days. It’s still as warm and soft as he remembers it, and though it breaks his heart to see her like this, he’ll probably never give up hope that she’ll come back one day. And even if she doesn’t she’s still his mom. 
Also plants, his house is filled with those? Idk, he’s so bad at taking care of himself and is probably in a complete organ failure, but the plats and the animals - they’re thriving like he’s been studying vet medicine and botany all his life.
WANTED CONNECTIONS
The Brother - He’s one of the Reapers, and someone Nate cares about deeply, even if he’s rarely showing it. It’s a complicated relationship between these two, Nate envies him for leaving when he did, but he can never quite get rid of the feelings he has for his brother. It’s a sensation of bone-deep loyalty he can’t shake. I think it would be super interesting to explore this connection, and I’m intentionally leaving it vague so it can be discussed!
The Friend’s Wife - She’s the wife of his brother-in-arms and army best friend that died during an explosion. I think their relationship was shaky at first, considering Nate’s feelings for her husband - but Nate can see why Liam loved her so much. Nate once promised Liam that if anything ever happened to him, Nate would take care of her and the kid, and Nate’s never been one to break promises. That’s why he came back to Houston after he was honorably discharged, and why he took up odd jobs - to pay for the debts and to make sure those two had everything they needed. He’ll probably care for them until the day he dies, whether or not she likes it. He adores the kid though, revels at her innocence and the way she’s delighted at everything, she also represents the only memory he has of Liam.
The Ex-comrade - Someone Nate also considered a good friend, he’d trusted them enough to admit his darkest thoughts after Liam died. But though they promised to respect his decision not to be saved at the risk of others, they risked their life for him when it came down to that. Oddly enough, Nate resents them for it. He feels like it was a good way to go, and he should’ve been left behind when they had the chance. It’s a sick and twisted logic, but it’s hard reasoning with him. I would love to work on this dynamic, because this person has seen him at his worst, and they obviously care about him so I think it’s a good spot for growth for both of them.
The one he hates - This will sound ridiculous, but it’s someone he’s been involved with at some point in his life (leaving this flexible) They butted heads a lot, hated each other even, but I feel like they also got addicted to each other because at least it made Nate feel something, even if it was rage. They are far too similar for their own good, and they feed off each other’s troubles. It’s a bit selfish on both sides, and definitely unhealthy, but I’m super interested in exploring that because lbr Nate can’t make a good decision for the life of him. This could be either old or fresh I’m up for anything, and we can develop/discuss it further!! 
The Friends - Someone please put up with him? He can be funny, sometimes. In a dark, tragic sort of way. Like someone has to be there to explain to him breakfast isn’t cereals in a bowl of vodka. I mean he’ll probably sarcasm his way out of it, but at least someone tried…
The Exes - And by exes I mean hookups, or real exes who got sick of him being a mess, or they were too much of a mess together, or someone ill-informed tried to save this jackass from himself. Anything works honestly, it can be angsty or a tragicomedy, I’m there for it all, I want to hurt him real bad.
Also everything else, if you’ve got an idea or want to discuss any of the above, feel free to shoot me a message! I’m super duper excited about plotting with him and I’m always here to explain if anything up there was unclear, don’t be afraid to reach out!
THE STORY
He was born in Chicago, the son of a nurse and a father who played an integral part in the city’s criminal scene. From a young age he was thrust into the life his father led, nudged further into it by an older brother he’d always looked up to.
He wasn’t all his father though, even if he’d inherited his temper - as a kid he used to adore his mother, she represented this beacon of light and kindness for him that’s still there today. 
Since very young age he developed this duality when it comes to his identity - he would try to satisfy the wishes of both this mother and father, which would result in the man he is today. On one side, he wanted to follow his mother’s footsteps into med school and do some good in the world, and on the other side he was drawn to the seedy underbelly of the city that his father roamed. It was like an addiction he couldn’t quite shake no matter how hard he tried. 
His father would be beaten to death in front of Nate when he was just 15, and though he was used to seeing blood and death by now - this shook him to his core. Though he was messed up, Nate loved his father, and seeing him die in his arms broke something in the boy. 
It wasn’t made easier by his brother taking off to go to Houston, leaving Nate scrambling back in Chicago, trying to take care of his mother who was now withering away like a plucked flower, and trying to figure out how to survive. 
It was a pretty miserable existence - work low-paying jobs for the gang, go to school, take care of mom, rinse and repeat. It’s no wonder this was part of Nate’s life during which he developed his bad habits and a bitter attitude. It’s the only thing that made sense. 
He had a knack for survival though - earned better gigs eventually, got into med school, got better at whatever it was that the gang required of him (car theft, hits...), but he felt like he owed it to his mother to for once put what she had dreamed of for him in the first place, instead of what his father had wanted. 
He tried to clean up his act then - figured military might do it and after he had enough money to put his mom in a really good place - he enlisted. Worst decision of his life, or so he thinks anyway. 
Sure, it cleaned up his life, established order within it, but he’d never be the same after it. The things they had to live through, were much, even for him.
He made friends there though, fell in love - though it was unreciprocated. It was naive though, to think that he was done with heartbreak, in the midst of war of all places. An IED struck as both Liam and Nate were shuffling, trying to figure out how to stop whatever was happening without harming a child, and before Nate could think - Liam was already shielding him with his body. Maybe it wasn’t exactly the type of love Nate had hoped for, but Liam had loved him dearly nonetheless. 
They’d have to drag him away from Liam’s body after he’d been doing CPR for good 40 minutes, and it was a point at which he spun out of control once again. He would purposefully put himself in harm’s way, and had made it a point to make it clear to everyone that in case of trouble, he did not want to be saved. Not that anyone would listen to him. 
He’d come out of combat very much alive. Though pretty beat up after he ran into harm’s way in an attempt to save someone, and had been dragged from the bring of death by a comrade. At the end of the day he was left with wounds, empty medals and an honorable discharge that sent him to Houston to lick his wounds. 
Why Houston? His brother was there, and Liam’s wife too. Home wasn’t a city - it was people, he knew that much about life. It was far from ideal, but if Nate had anything left, then it was his honour, and he had a promise to keep. 
Some weeks before Liam’s death, as if somehow he knew - Liam had asked him to go to Houston if anything ever happened to him, make sure his wife and his kid were taken care of. And it wasn’t like Nate had anything of his own left, just this promise he’d made and whatever was left of his broken family. 
He’d work as a contract killer for a while - bad things were what he was good at, after all. And it paid well, well enough to help Liam’s wife pay off her debts and take care of the kid, and whatever was left Nate put to side - for what, he had no idea. Outside of that, his life pretty much spun out of control - he couldn’t stop dreaming about Liam’s limp body in his arms, or the things they had to do to survive over there. He went numb, more numb than before - and he was still desperately trying to feel something. Rage, pleasure, pain, anything but this nothingness. So it was no wonder he slipped so easily back into his old habits. 
Word got around though - of a doc that had a way of taking a bullet out of you so you didn’t die, and instantly forget you were his patient to begin with. And that money he left on the side? There was enough of it to get proper tools and drugs, make his work easier, but also enough to buy place from which he could do that one thing that still brought peace to his mind - cars. Tuning, fixing, creating - you name it, and he could do it. 
So for the last two years he’s been working as a backstreet doctor - though his practice is rather professionally equipped and sterile (don’t worry, he’s a nerd about that stuff), and focusing on cars as his ‘day’ (?) job. Whatever it is you wish, he can acquire it, and then make it better. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 1967 Impala or something... wilder, and newer. He’s got it covered. 
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arvadthecursed · 5 years
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DO ALL 50 FOR ARVAD I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU
What does their bedroom look like? Arvad has a few books, weapons, maps, and clothes but not much else.
Do they have any daily rituals? He patrols the ship daily and prays.
Do they exercise, and if so, what do they do? How often? Arvad gets exercise daily, just by moving around the Weatherlight.
What would they do if they needed to make dinner but the kitchen was busy? The kitchen is rarely busy since Arvad is the Weatherlight’s Chef and no one else save for Shanna can really cook/is willing to.
Cleanliness habits (personal, workspace, etc.) Arvad is a bit of a clean freak and gets annoyed by people leaving things around.
Eating habits and sample daily menu Blood of Cabalists but only when totally necessary.
Favorite way to waste time and feelings surrounding wasting time Arvad likes stargazing when he has time, but he doesn’t really enjoy wasting time. He knows he should take time to relax but it’s hard when there’s so much to do.
Favorite indulgence and feelings surrounding indulging Before he was turned, Arvad had a serious sweet tooth, so that was his number one indulgence. Other than that, he has high self-restraint due to his belief in Serra, and doesn’t like indulging needlessly.
Makeup? No 
Neuroses? Do they recognize them as such? Anxiety and depression onset by his vampirism, and yes
Intellectual pursuits? Arvad enjoys reading and stargazing.
Favorite book genre? Adventure and horror.
Sexual Orientation? And, regardless of own orientation, thoughts on sexual orientation in general? Bi with a preference for women but he’s not focused on romantic pursuits unless its me hehe
Physical abnormalities? (Both visible and not, including injuries/disabilities, long-term illnesses, food-intolerances, etc.) Vampirism
Biggest and smallest short term goal? tbh I don’t really know, most of his goals are long term.
Biggest and smallest long term goal? Biggest - curing his vampirism and ridding Dominaria of the Cabal. Though he won’t admit it, getting revenge on Kazarov is up there too. Smallest - saving up enough money to buy new sand and oil to clean his armor.
Preferred mode of dress and rituals surrounding dress Typically wears commoner clothes when not in his armor, but is usually seen in his armor. He doesn’t really have any rituals.
Favorite beverage? Before he was turned, Arvad enjoyed a good beer every once in awhile.
What do they think about before falling asleep at night? Arvad doesn’t sleep but he often muses on his life and goals.
Childhood illnesses? Any interesting stories behind them? Arvad got chickenpox as a boy and ended up giving it to his siblings.
Turn-ons? Turn-offs? He likes a partner who’s smaller than him, because it feels like he can protect them, and he likes someone who’s soft-spoken. Being rude is an instant turn off.
Given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen? He’d probably doodle something on the paper, but he’s not an artist, so it’d be simple doodles.
How organized are they? How does this organization/disorganization manifest in their everyday life? Arvad is highly organized and spends his free time organizing the Weatherlight’s libary and spice cabinet.
Is there one subject of study that they excel at? Or do they even care about intellectual pursuits at all? Arvad loves reading and stargazing, as I said before, and he’s tried making maps of the constellations a few times.
How do they see themselves 5 years from today? On the Weatherlight, fighting the Cabal.
Do they have any plans for the future? Any contingency plans if things don’t workout? He hopes to stay on the Weatherlight but he’s afraid that one day, the Powerstone will be taken away and he’ll have to go back to only being able to move during the day.
What is their biggest regret? Being turned.
Who do they see as their best friend? Their worst enemy? Arvad sees the crew as his best friends, and the Cabal/Kazarov as his enemies.
Reaction to sudden extrapersonal disaster (eg The house is on fire! What do they do?) Arvad would try to be calm and get the help he needed, but he might get snappy with others.
Reaction to sudden intrapersonal disaster (eg close family member suddenly dies) Arvad is very reserved, so he would hide all his emotions from others and try to deal with it himself.
Most prized possession? A copy of the Song of All that his mother gave him for his ninth birthday.
Thoughts on material possessions in general? He doesn’t really care for material possessions but they are nice to have.
Concept of home and family? Due to his dedication to knighthood, Arvad hasn’t ever really thought about family. He thinks it would be nice to have one thought.
Thoughts on privacy? (Are they a private person, or are they prone to ‘TMI’?) Arvad is very private and doesn’t like expressing himself all that often. He keeps to himself.
What activities do they enjoy, but consider to be a waste of time? Painting, but he figures he has more important duties and can’t waste time on art.
What makes them feel guilty? Whenever he loses control and ends up drinking a Cabalist’s blood. Even if they’re evil, he still feels an immense surge of guilt.
Are they more analytical or more emotional in their decision-making? Analytical but he also considers his, and other’s, emotions.
Would they consider themselves a Type A or Type B personality? Type A.
What recharges them when they’re feeling drained? Being alone and watching the stars.
Would you say that they have a superiority-complex? Inferiority-complex? Neither? Inferiority. He really doesn’t think he’s worthy of much.
How misanthropic are they? Arvad sees the good in almost anyone so he’s not very misanthropic.
Hobbies? Reading, stargazing, and he used to enjoy painting.
How far did they get in formal education? What are their views on formal education vs self-education? Arvad didn’t get very far in formal education because he went to become a knight. He thinks that any education is good (as long as it isn’t the Cabal, but that’s a given.)
Religion? Strict Serran
Superstitions or views on the occult? They’re part of the world, so he believes in them.
Do they express their thoughts through words or deeds? Deeds. He’s not good with words.
If they were to fall in love, who (or what) is their ideal? me Someone is compassionate and understanding to his condition.
How do they express love? Through actions, like doing chores or picking up something for them that reminded him of them.
If this person were to get into a fist fight, what is their fighting style like? Arvad tends to just throw punches and not care what happens as long as he wins.
Is this person afraid of dying? Why or why not? He’s already died once, so it’s less of a fear of himself dying and more of everyone he loves dying before he does.
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sp00kymulderr · 6 years
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dO THEM ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL /EVIL LAUGH (??)/ uhm from the "let's talk about" post úwù 💗 I'm sorry I'm making you write so much but i really wanna know!!! ILYSM
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There is a lot here, I’m apparently feeling very chatty tonight so sorry about some of the long ramble-y answers again:
1: Talk about the first time you watched your favorite movie.
Itwas 2005, and 15 year old me had dragged my dad and brother to thecinema to see a movie that looked really interesting to me – itfeatured several badass women in the main cast at a time when Iwasn’t seeing much with actually strong, well written femalecharacters in. So I had to see this, and it was sci-fi which my wholefamily enjoys, so off we went to watch it. At the beginning, therewas a filmed intro of Joss Whedon talking about the movie and aboutthe TV series it came from, which I knew nothing about and thatworried me. But then the film started and I swear my heart stoppedfor a moment, I fell so deeply in love with the setting, thecharacters, the cast. The film was Serenity, and it started a lot forme
2: Talk about your first kiss.
Myfirst kiss wasn’t special like I wish it had been. I was about 14and it was with my best friend at the time, a guy who I had nofeelings towards whatsoever. I regret the kiss a lot, and the kissesthat followed. I wish I hadn’t felt pressured in to it the way Idid.
3: Talk about the person you’ve had the most intense romantic feelings for.
Idon’t really get intense feelings for people that often, especiallynot now I’m older. There was a guy when I was in secondary schoolthough, who I genuinely thought I loved (I didn’t). It was veryunrequited and took over my life for too long, and was a catalyst tothe depression I later suffered with.
4: Talk about the thing you regret most so far.
Partof me regrets going to uni, but then I think about all theexperiences I had at uni and I would never have had those, or madethose friends, or enjoyed myself that much anywhere else. I can’tthink of much that I really really regret, I tend to think thingsthrough a lot before I do them.
5: Talk about the best birthday you’ve had.
Iam the queen of good birthdays, istg! I ALWAYS go on holiday for mybirthday, have ever since I was young, so I have so many good ones.But I think it has to be between going to New York for my 21stor Berlin for my 23rd (my favourite place in the wholeworld), or this past birthday which I spent on my own in New Zealandand got to go to Hobbiton for the first time!
6: Talk about the worst birthday you’ve had.
Ihave genuinely not had a bad birthday yet. This year would’ve beensad if I hadn’t gone to Hobbiton, as I was completely on my own forthe first birthday ever.
7: Talk about your biggest insecurity.
I’ma total mess of insecurities tbh. I wouldn’t know where to start.
8: Talk about the thing you are most proud of.
In2012, when I left uni and moved to London on my own, I started a blogcalled The Theatre Tourist where I wrote about two of my biggestpassions; theatre and travel. A year after I started it, I got myfirst invite to review a theatre production which I accepted havingnever written a review. Once I wrote it, I knew this was what Iwanted to be doing, I fell completely in love with it. And to thisday I still run that blog, I have a fair few readers and connectionswith theatre PR’S all around the world. Currently I’m writing atleast a review a month for New Zealand theatre but when I was back inLondon I was being invited to at least 4 a week every week. I am soproud of that blog.
9: Talk about little things on your body that you like the most.
Mytattoos. They make me feel better about myself because I find thembeautiful and they mean a lot to me.
10: Talk about the biggest fight you’ve ever had.
Thatbest friend I mentioned earlier. He accused me of all sorts andcaused so much stupid drama in my life. We had a massive argument inthe hallway at school once, I ended up in tears in the bathroom andwe stopped talking to each other. He was a massive fucking jerk andI’m glad he’s not in my life any more.
11: Talk about the best dream you’ve ever had.
Ihad a lot of great dreams just before I moved to New Zealand, aboutwhat a great time I was going to have out here, and they havedefinitely come true
12: Talk about the worst dream you’ve ever had.
Istress dream quite a lot, the most recent one was losing my family ina natural disaster and it was awful.
13: Talk about the first time you had sex/how you imagine your first time.
Iwaited quite a while, so I was 18 when I lost it. It wasn’t perfectbut it was nice and with someone I liked at the time. It was, however, in a single bed which was AWFUL god. But other than that, there’s not much to talk about.
14: Talk about a vacation.
Whichone to choose though??? I love travelling and have been so lucky totravel a lot, I studied tourism and it’s always been a huge part ofmy life. That’s why I’m out here on this beautiful island in themiddle of nowhere right now.
15: Talk about the time you were most content in life.
Idon’t feel content a lot, but my first and subsequent 6 visits toBerlin have been the best I’ve ever felt in my whole life. Berlinis the one place I feel completely at home and know I belong.
16: Talk about the best party you’ve ever been to.
Idon’t go to a lot of parties! And the ones I went to when I wasyounger, I don’t remember a lot of them… I went to a really funfoam party in my first year of uni that I always remember fondly iffuzzily.
18: Talk about something that happened in elementary school.
Whichone is elementary? Primary I think? Jesus, who remembers primaryschool? I don’t think much exciting happened when I was that young!
19: Talk about something that happened in middle school.
Waitwhat’s middle school if the next question is high school? Do theyhave a school between primary and secondary in America? I’mCONFUSED
20: Talk about something that happened in high school.
Ohall sorts of shit.
21: Talk about a time you had to turn someone down.
Therewas this guy in college who I became pretty close friends with thenlater told me he really liked me. He was sweet but so not my type soI just said no and then he never spoke to me again lol
22: Talk about your worst fear.
Interms of an actual phobia, I’m really afraid of dogs. Which ispretty inconvenient, they make me panic.
23: Talk about a time someone turned you down.
Ugh,I got drunk at a work party and asked out a guy from IT I had beeneyeing up and he turned me down which is fair enough I was a messback then. But then I had to see him at work all the time and it wasso embarrassing for me.
24: Talk about something someone told you that meant a lot.
Justrecently I’ve been having a crisis about what I’m going to dowith my life once I get back to the UK next year, I want to get a jobI actually love as opposed to ending up in a shitty call centre jobhating my life again. But the other day my manager told me that shegenuinely believes I can do absolutely anything and be brilliant atit, and that just boosted my confidence so much.
26: Talk about things you do when you’re sick.
Iusually try and just get on with things and don’t admit I’m sickunless it’s really bad. I hate sitting still, I need to be doingsomething all the time even when ill.
31: Talk about what you think death is like.
Scary?Death scares me, I can’t lie. I try not to think about it.
32: Talk about a place you remember from your childhood.
TheatreRoyal Bath, I associate so many good memories with this building.When I was a kid and first expressed an interest in Shakespeare mymum used to sometimes take me to see plays there. I started a massivething in me and it’s always a place that makes me feel happy.
33: Talk about what you do when you are sad.
Iput on music. Loud. Usually Bowie, because I know he will make mefeel better, he always does.
34: Talk about the worst physical pain you’ve endured.
Ireally hope this doesn’t tempt fate, but as of yet I’ve onlyexperienced self inflicted pain. Never broken a bone or sprainedanything. Uhm so probably my first tattoo but even then that was a good pain for the most part.
35: Talk about things you wish you could stop doing.
Beinganxious. Seriously, if I could control my anxiety or make itdissapear things would be so different.
38: Talk about songs that remind you of certain people.
Meand my dad share a fairly similar musical taste, and he was the onewho introduced me to all the musicians I love so deeply now.Specifically listening to Delilah by The Sensational Alex Harvey Bandmakes me think of him. With my mum, we both love Alice Cooper so anytime I hear him I think of her.
39: Talk about things you wish you’d known earlier.
Iwish I’d known earlier that there’s no shame in ‘sleeping around’.I felt ashamed for a long time about my sexual habits, and got shamedfor them. I know now that it’s all bullshit and me being in controlof my sexuality is a good thing.
Ialso wish someone had told me that you’re allowed to have stops andstarts in your career, for years after uni I tried so hard to followa career path that wasn’t working for me but I thought I would be afailure if I gave up, or if I ended up doing something that didn’trelate to my degree. Even though I still struggle with the idea of acareer, I at least do know now that I am allowed to do whatever thehell I want whether I studied for it or not.
40: Talk about the end of something in your life.
In 2016 the West Endmusical Sunny Afternoon closed. By the time it closed I had seen it150 times, literally seeing it at the very least once a week for twowhole years. It changed me a lot – I became more confident, I madea group of the best friends I’ve ever had, I started a fan groupfor it and worked with the marketing team for the show on a socialmedia campaign. It was a HUGE part of my life. When the show closedit felt like the end of an era, I really didn’t know what I wasgoing to do without it. It meant so much to me. But now I have allthese great friends who still talk and hang out and I have two castsof actors whose careers I’ll be following for the rest of my life.
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for the bangtan asks: ALL
we are bulletproof: if you could be any superhero, who would you be and why?
none. i dont like all that marvel/dc crap. actually no, it’s not crap, just not for me...
no more dream: if you woke up tomorrow to be incredibly famous, how would you react?
omg idek tbh. i lowkey feel exposed lmaooo
i like it: if you could reverse any moment in your life, what would that moment be?
idk tbh anything that i said that caused an argument, caused things between me n another person to get awkward, or anything that made people change the way they look at me
n.o: biggest pet peeve?
kids that act older than their age for sure
we on: how do you deal with people who don’t like you?
already answered this lol 
if i ruled the world: what would you do if you found out that you were an heir to a wealthy kingdom?
snatch up that money real quick
coffee: what’s your coffee order?
i dont really drink coffee but @ starbucks, caramel frap, extra whip n caramel
cypher pt. 1: if you had to be part of a kpop group, what position would you want to be (i.e. leader, visual, lead vocal, dancer, rapper, maknae, etc.)
maknae bc i like being the youngest. im the oldest sibling so its nice when i get the be the youngest 
rise of bangtan: when and how did you get into the king and legends, also known as bangtan sonyeondan?
like november of 2016. i was reintroduced to kpop by some of my friends and boy oh boy did they make a good ass decsion
satoori rap: what does home mean to you?
a place where all my friends are and i can be myself
boy in luv: when you are interested in someone (romantically, sexually, etc.), does your behavior change?
already answered this tooooo lol 
just one day: who would you want to spend the last day of your life with?
my family n friends. also bts if they could lmao
tomorrow: goal that you would like to achieve within the next year?
have a glo up HAAAAA
cypher pt. 2: one thing about yourself you wish people would appreciate more?
my personality and my advice. some people dont take it and then i end being right.....
spine breaker: what is your weakness when it comes to spending money?
BTS COMEBACKS HOOOOOOEEEEEE ISTG IF I BECAME RICH ID GO BROKE IN 0.0005 SECONDS
jump: favorite childhood memory?
anytime in preschool bc i had some lit ass friends
miss right: what is your ideal ‘type’?
umm.. funny obviously, i mean i want them to be somewhat attractive, decently smart, similar personality to mine
i like it pt. 2: dream date?
oooof idk i’d have to think about that one
danger: have you ever had a near-death experience?
no oh my god im so grateful that ive never had one
war of hormone: most embarrassing moment?
i fell on my ass in front of this big group of guys lmaooo
hip hop lover: three songs that are meaningful to you?
volume up - 4minute
return to pooh corner - kenny loggins (fight me)
rain - bts
let me know: are you good at keeping secrets?
it depends on who’s secret. if im not super close to them, i wont tell everybody i know, but i’ll most likely tell a few friends ooof. brutally honest lmao
rain: most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?
idek im not that impulsive i guess
cypher pt. 3: favorite outfit to wear?
my off the should pink lace thingy with jean shorts
blanket kick: longest time you’ve spent lying in bed (sleeping or not)?
from like 8 to like the next day. i was dying rip
24/7 = heaven: what are you most looking forward to?\
next year volleyball and kpop club
look here: do you have any hidden talents?
no rip
second grade: proudest accomplishment?
3.96 gpa
i need u: are you in love?
nah
hold me tight: does physical contact comfort you?
it depends what kind of physical contact
love is not over: ever had your heart broken?
nope
dead leaves: how loyal are you?
100%
move: last time you cried?
yesterday
butterfly: most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen?
bts existing
run: do you like traveling? if so, where? what’s your dream vacation?
yes! honestly like hawaii or something
ma city: if you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
hawaii ha im so basic
baepsae: do you vote and/or keep up with politics?
not old enough to vote but when i am, i will. and yeah i guess. im not like SUPER into politics but i know for the most part whats going on. i think ill pay more attention when i can actually vote.
dope: what did you want to be when you were younger? how does it compare to what you want to be now?
i wanted to be an actress. now ive realized im not cut out for that. 
fire: are you a spontaneous person?
it depends on who im with but like not really
save me: your favorite place on earth?
my room tbhhh
young forever: what is one movie from your childhood that you will always treasure?
idek just like the childhood show movies that they made
boys with fun: you’re going on a roadtrip with seven other people– dead, alive, fictional, real, famous, or not. who are they, and why?
yall already know who im bout to pick with 7 people lmao
converse high: how many pairs of shoes do you own?
not exaclty sure, also not about to get up n count. but probably around 10. but i only wear about like 3 or 4
whalien 52: weirdest thing that has ever happened to you? alternatively, weirdest dream you’ve ever had?
this was real. i was walking my dog and this guy with nothing with underwear on was standing outside on the porch screaming. mind you, i lived in a nice/decent neighborhood. 
house of cards: when was the last time you felt sexy?
NONE 
boy meets evil: have you ever committed a crime? if so, what was it? alternatively, what is the worst thing you have ever done?
never committed a crime. imma good child lmao. but the worst thing ive ever done was call someone from my friend from nz and for 50 minutes and cost my dad, $200 lolllllll
blood, sweat, & tears: kinkiest kink you have?
um. im not there yet sweetie
begin: who are you most grateful for in your life?
my parents and my friend group from where i used to live
lie: biggest fear?
spiders n death
stigma: would you rather know the date of your death or the cause of your death?
cause bc then i can prevent it possibly
first love: do you believe in soulmates?
i guess
reflection: if you could tell your past self one thing, what would it be?
get into bts earlier
mama: are you good at giving advice?
yeah i am
awake: if you had to be a flower, which flower would you be?
pansies bc they’re my grandma’s favorite
lost: how good are you with directions? do you get lost easily?
i dont lost easily unless people are distracting me
cypher pt. 4: what do you do to treat yourself or relax?
i do face masks, add some extra steps to my skin care
am i wrong: you wake up one morning in the hospital, knowing only your name and a single memory from your life. what is that memory?
a memory where im reflecting on all of my memories. HA 
21st century girls: do you prefer texting, calling, or video chatting?
depends on with who
2!3!: your favorite thing about bangtan?
their personalities
spring day: who do you miss right now?
my old friend group.
not today: what are you procrastinating right now?
this project for agriculture and natural resources oop 
wings: on airplanes, do you prefer the window seat, the middle seat, or the aisle seat?
when we first take off, aisle, but as i get comfortable in the air, i can do window
you never walk alone: how many people do you trust with your life?
my old friend group and my parents.
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gracelingdesolate · 6 years
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Noctin and Konas for all of them ;D
A: Aptitude
1. what are your oc’s natural abilities, things they’ve been doing since young?Noctin: he’s smart and able to figure stuff out p quicklyKonas: determination, if he wants to do something he will do it
2. what activities have they participated in?Noctin: swordfighting, a little bit of how to dress upKonas: weapons training
3. what abilities do they have that they’ve worked for?Noctin: obviously his abilities, but more importantly being understandingKonas: his powers
4. what things are they bad at?Noctin: cookingKonas: swimming
5. what is their most impressive talent?Noctin: his quick thinkingKonas: fire powers
B: Basics
1. what is their hair color?black for both
2. what is their eye color?Noctin: brown, then silver and light blueKonas: red and purple
3. how tall are they?Noctin: 5′2Konas: 5′5
4. how old are they?Noctin: by the end he’s like 16/17Konas: not sure but i’ve been thinking about bumping him up a bit
5. how much do they weigh?Noctin: ~97lbsKonas: ~140lbs
C: Comfort
1. how do they sit in a chair?Noctin: likes to perch but will sit normally for the most partKonas: normal
2. in what position do they sleep?Noctin: fetal positionKonas: back
3. what is their ideal comfort day?Noctin: lazy hanging out with friendsKonas: baking the shit out of himself in the sun, friends are invited
4. what is their major comfort food? why?Noctin: his mom used to make this very good small sweet bread type thing and it’s the only sweet thing he’ll ever eat bc it reminds him of herKonas: meat bc it tastes the best
5. who is the best at comforting them when down?Noctin: anrenKonas: sarín
D: Decoration
1. how would they decorate a house if they had one under their name?Noctin: probably pretty empty tbh other than like the essentials, though he would have some decorative pieces aroundKonas: small house, not conventionally decorated, just stuff he finds neat
2. how would they decorate their child’s room?i have no idea they’re both still really young kjhgfgdkfj
3. how do they decorate their own room?Noctin: books just everywhereKonas: his room’s a damn mess
4. what type of clothes and accessories do they wear?both wear pretty practical clothing and all
5. do they like makeup/nail/beauty trends?Noctin: i can see him being interested in and wanting to try them outKonas: no he thinks they’re a waste of money
E: External Personality
1. does the way they do things portray their internal personality?Noctin: kinda?Konas: good god yes
2. do they do things that conform to the norm?Noctin: yeKonas: sometimes
3. do they follow trends or do their own thing?Noctin: follows trendsKonas: does his own thing 
4. are they up-to-date on the internet fads?no internet
5. do they portray their personality intentionally or let people figure it out on their own?both typically portray it intentionally
F: Fun
1. what do they do for fun?Noctin: readsKonas: mock fights with sarín
2. what is their ideal party?both of them would just want a quiet one with close friends/family
3. who would they have the most fun with?Noctin: he and mieron got into so much shit in the huntersKonas: sarín
4. can they have fun while conforming to rules?usually yes for both
5. do they go out a lot?nope for both
G: Gorgeous
1. what is their most attractive external feature?eyes for both
2. what is the most attractive part of their personality?Noctin: kindKonas: sweetheart
3. what benefits come with being their friend?both of them are very very protective of their friends
4. what parts of them do they like and dislike?Noctin: likes his hair, dislikes his eyes for a long timeKonas: likes his build and how strong he is, dislikes his scars
5. what parts of others do they envy?Noctin: brown eyes/being humanKonas: no scars
H: Heat
1. do they rather a hot or cold room?hot for both
2. do they prefer summer or winter?summer for both
3. do they like the snow?no snow in cierro
4. do they have a favorite summer activity?Noctin: swimmingKonas: sunbathing
5. do they have a favorite winter activity?if there was snowNoctin: sleddingKonas: bonfires with hot cocoa
I: In-the-closet
1. what is their sexuality?Noctin: biKonas: pan
2. have they ever questioned their sexuality?nope to both
3. have they ever questioned their gender?Noctin: yeKonas: no
4. would/was their family be okay with them being LGBT?yes for both
5. how long would/did it take for them to come out?Noct came out as trans when he was like really little and neither of them really hid their sexualities
J: Joy
1. what makes them happy?Noctin: peace and quietKonas: training with sarín
2. who makes them happy?Noctin: his friendsKonas: Sarín knows best how to make him happy
3. are there any songs that bring them joy?haven’t figured music out
4. are they happy often?Noctin: he used to be, and he tries to be moreKonas: he tries to be
5. what brings them the most joy in the world?Noctin: being with shiron, chito, and mikaKonas: being with sarín
K: Kill
1. have they ever thought about suicide?yes to both
2. have they ever thought about homicide?both have already killed
3. if they could kill anyone without punishment, would they? who?Noctin: HasceKonas: probably Dier since he’s the leader of the Hunters, tho Hasce later on too
4. who would miss them if they died?Noctin: depending on where in the story either not many people or a good handfulKonas: most of the desolates tbh
5. who would be happy they died, anyone?Noctin: Hasce wouldn’t be complaining, and after the reveal like most of the huntersKonas: a lot of hunters
L: Lemons
1. what is their favorite fruit?Noctin: orangesKonas: apples
2. what is their least favorite fruit?Noctin: cherries are too sweetKonas: oranges
3. are there any foods they hate?Noctin: sweet stuffKonas: fish
4. do they have any food intolerances?nope to both
5. what is their favorite food?Noctin: the sweet thing his mother used to makeKonas: meat sandwiches
M: Maternal
1. would they want a daughter or a son?i don’t think either of them would mind
2. how many children do they want?not sure since they’re both still young
3. would they be a good parent?hopefully
4. what would they name a son? what would they name a daughter?Noctin: if he had a daughter he’d name her Marie after his motherKonas: not sure
5. would they adopt?definitely for both
N: Never Have I Ever
1. what would they never do?Noctin: cut his hair super shortKonas: swim
2. what have they never done that they want to do?Noctin: Finish his medical trainingKonas: fix his fear of dogs
3. is there anything they absolutely can’t believe people do?Noctin: hurt other people intentionallyKonas: hurt kids
4. what is the most embarrassing thing they’ve done?Noctin: probably a training incident gone wrong tbhKonas: accidentally set Sarín on fire
5. have they done anything they thought they’d never do?Noctin: use his powers for playKonas: breathe fire
O: Optimism
1. are they optimistic or pessimistic?both are surprisingly optimistic
2. are they openly optimistic, throwing it on others?Noctin: noKonas: he’s forcefully optimistic for himself and sometimes it gets overbearing on others
3. are they good at giving advice?Noctin: yesKonas: you should take his advice with a grain of salt
4. is there anyone in their life that throws optimism on them?sarín for both
5. were they always optimistic?yes to both
P: Personality
1. what is their best personality trait?Noctin: kindnessKonas: determination
2. what is their worst personality trait?Noctin: quick to anger, little bit of a cowardKonas: can get very narrow minded
3. what of their personality do others love?Noctin: his friendliness before everything went to shit and then after all that people admired his tenacityKonas: he’s very sweet and affectionate once you get to know him
4. what of their personality do others envy?Noctin: he’s still a bit optimistic even after everythingKonas: his drive
5. do they hate anything about their personality/about other’s personalities?Noctin: he feels he’s very weak willed and he hates itKonas: he doesn’t like how short sighted/narrow minded he can get
Q: Questions
1. do they ask for help?Noctin: yes always except for just after he finds out he’s a desolateKonas: not usually if he asks for help it’s bc he really can’t do it
2. do they ask questions in class?yes to both
3. do they answer questions that make them a little uncomfortable?no to both
4. do they ask weird questions?Noctin: yesKonas: no
5. are they curious?yes but noct is definitely moreso
R: Rules
1. do they follow rules?yes to both
2. would they be a strict or laid-back parent?i think both would be more on the strict side
3. have they ever been consequenced for breaking a rule?yes to both, though noct definitely had to deal with worse consequences
4. have they broken any rules they now regret breaking?yes to both
5. do they find any rules they/others follow absolutely ridiculous?yes to both
S: Streets
1. are they street-smart?yes to both
2. would they give money to someone on the streets?noctin would have when he was younger but now it’s no from both
3. have they ever gotten in a fight on the streets?yes to both
4. has anything happened to them on the streets?yes to both
5. are they cautious when out?they both have to be
T: Truth
1. are they honest?Noctin: sometimesKonas: pretty much always
2. can they tell if someone is lying?Noctin: sometimesKonas: usually
3. is it obvious when they’re lying?Noctin: yesKonas: he p much tells the truth so when he lies most people just take it as the truth
4. have they lied about anything they regret lying about?Noctin: oh yea definitelyKonas: yeah he used to lie about how he was doing back when he was recovering and it would make his friends really worried and he feels bad about it so now he tries to tell the truth about how he’s doing physically
5. have they told truths that have been spread against their will?Noctin: we wouldn’t have a story otherwise KJHGJFKonas: yeah
U: Underdog
1. have they been bullied?Noctin: yes lotsKonas: not really
2. have they bullied anyone?Noctin: yeKonas: nobody that didn’t deserve it
3. have they been physically attacked by a bully?Noctin: yesKonas: god no nobody’s that dumb
4. have they ever been doubted?Noctin: constantlyKonas: yes
5. have they surprised people with being good at something?Noctin: people don’t expect him to be good at singingKonas: 
V: Vomit
1. do they vomit often?no for both
2. do they get lots of stomach aches?no for both
3. are they good at comforting someone ill?noct is, konas will just be like “damn that sucks”
4. what do they like as far as comfort goes?Noctin: 6580789505845984659685396856 blanketsKonas: quiet
5. do they burp, cough, or hiccup most when nauseous? when vomiting?what the fuckcough??
W: Water
1. do they drink enough water?both try to
2. have they learned to swim?Noctin: yesKonas: no
3. do they like to swim?Noctin: yeKonas: he will literally drown so no
4. can they dive?Noctin: yes but he’s not very good at itKonas: he can sink
5. can they swim without holding their nose?Noctin: yesKonas: noooooooooooo
X: Xylophone
1. what is their favorite genre of music?2. do they have a favorite song?3. do they have a favorite band/artist/singer?i don’t have music figured out
4. can they sing well?Noctin: y e sKonas: ehhhh maybe?
5. can they rap?both could if they wanted to
Y: You
1. how old were you when you created them?Noctin: 14 I think?Konas: 15 or 16
2. what inspired you to create them?Noctin: Graceling!Konas: TPH actually bc it made me realize if noct didn’t have more friends in his world he wasn’t going to make it and also writing sad shit 24/7 is boring if there’s no happiness
3. were they different when they were first created?Noctin: oh god yes he was an adult and the hunters didn’t exist so he was a bounty hunter or something it was wildKonas: not really? he’s gotten more fleshed out but other than that he hasn’t changed much
4. do you enjoy writing them more than other characters?Noctin: depends but usually yeKonas: i’ve enjoyed writing him more as i’ve fleshed him out more and given him like Actual Emotions
5. what’s your favorite thing about them?Noctin: he’s very kind hearted and i’m very happy when it starts to come back out after all the crap that happensKonas: his drive like oh my god he will do anything he sets his mind to i wish i had even an ounce of it
Z: Zebra
1. what’s their favorite animal?Noctin: horsesKonas: borudas
2. do they like animals?Noctin: not particularlyKonas: ye
3. cats or dogs?cats for both
4. what’s their dream pet?Noctin: horseKonas: something cuddly
5. do they have any pets at the moment?nope for both
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foodlegend · 6 years
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KFC DOUBLE DOWN
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You don’t know how long I’ve waited. You don’t know how long the orange chicken cloud has loomed. Have I lusted after it? For a time I did. I first saw it on the menu in KFC in New York six years ago. I *regrettably* passed up my first sighting opting for something “normal” and then chased the memory at every American KFC thereafter – no sign of it. Had I dreamt it? Was it a prototype? Manager’s special? Oh to have kissed your chicken lips. Darling, I’ll wait for you. Fast-forward six years and the Double Down finally pokes its arse out in the UK. KFC piped it onto the domestic stage for the first time last year. After all those years I didn’t so much lust after it as limp away. It Follows. How did it find me? How do I pass on the curse? The cloud cascades its orange glow. Pulsing. Our eventual face-to-face felt so inevitable that all joy was lacking. Vigour? A vial at best. I mostly couldn’t face it because there’s no KFC within walking distance of my commute and tbh I didn’t fancy “sitting in” and doing it in public. This is a curtains closed scenario and would involve getting a bus specifically to go to KFC, putting it in my backpack and returning home to unwrap. Effort much? Gains little. As such the debut appearance of the Double Down in the UK passed me by.
Recently the Double Down returned for a six week run. She’s baaaaack! “Oh, boy” I groaned. Thought I’d got away with it but no – there’s that cloud again, parked outside my window. Right, this time reluctantly it is obviously happening. Eat your fears. It would have to take something special mind. Like Deliveroo suddenly (after 2+ years) declaring itself operational in my suburb? Something exactly like that! And I couldn’t come into this transaction of sound mind nor body – oh no - I would have to be on the ropes, in the sneeping clutches of a hangover entrenched in sofa. And thus I made it so. The scene was set. I ordered it, like Jesus, on the last day of the promotional offer. The prices on my KFC Deliveroo menu seemed somewhat plumped. Talking £7+ for a regular Double Down meal. Is that cricket? Probably not. Might as well opt for an £8+ Double Down “box meal” with a piece of chicken then. Here lies the jip. KFC state that their fries don’t travel well (they don’t start well either, honey. Worst. Fries. Ever.) and so they do NOT include them as a given in your meal situation – you have to exchange one of your virtual “side” tokens to unlock them from the Crystal Maze. Da fuck. That means with my box meal I had to cash in one of my two side coins on fries (the other on gravy, natch) and reader, that felt like throwing coleslaw out of the pram. You think you’d pay less for that deduction but I paid more for the privilege…doiiii! I wanted fries, gravy AND coleslaw! Wah! But was I about to pay £1.19 more for the coleslaw that should have graced my palm as part of the traditional two-side promise? No, I was not. There wasn’t an option to large my meal either, hmm, curious. So that’s a regular box meal, £8 something. No fries, fair amount of bollocks. But needs musto and I have no gusto. When the meal arrives it isn’t with a trad KFC cup of coke…it’s with a can of Pepsi. A smeddly can of Pepsi. I think they even put a +18p surcharge on choosing Pepsi as an option (no Coke option before you ask and believe me…I know). Where the FCK do they get off? My house evidently. Oh well, so far so absolutely rinsing me at every possible juncture. Well, at least I can hang my hat on the nailed-on certainty that the Double Down will look nothing like it does on the bus adverts. This is going to be shit. This is going to be two shits in a bag that have slid apart and there will be cheese everywhere and it will be small and I’ll have to fish it out like a mug and I’ll hold it up and look at it and said “£8”.
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My sights were set so low that the travel-ravaged presentation of the Double Down was actually a distance better than what I was expecting. I was able to de-bag it and perform constructive surgery, the cheese that was left in the bag however was generous and a mite jarring. “That’s a lot of cheese”, I said to myself on my own in my flat in my head. I just picked it up, groomed it, placed it down and looked at it. That’s it. That’s the cloud that’s been looming this past six years. And I’m about to eat it.
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I should point out for those unfamiliar with what the Double Down actually is. It’s a chicken burger with chicken burgers in place of the bread. So two chicken fillets with cheese, bacon and barbecue sauce between them. Some say KFC are marketing less as more and wow, buy our new burger – there isn’t any bread. That’s kind of not true though because there are two burgers and you only usually get one. You do get less bread (aka none) but you do get more burger (100% more). I get it though – they’re doing something. These are the notes that I made on my phone after eating it. “I wanted to go at it with a knife and fork. The top to tail. Weird.” I’ll start off with it doesn’t make sense. It just feels like two burgers on top of each other – which it entirely is. Imagine eating two hot dogs on top of each other without any bun. Hmm, you’re right – that would be pretty cool. Ok, imagine a mattress on a mattress with a duvet in the middle. That’s just making me think of a ham sandwich. Ok, imagine a chicken fillet burger on top of a chicken fillet burger. That’s what it’s like! I felt like the pieces of chicken were facing the wrong way – they were top to tail. Like the note above said. The fat end smooshed against the thin end. Should have been fat end against fat end. Feel like…not explaining good. You know how you get a two slices of bread and you face them the right way up so you have a sandwich with mirrored bread ends? Fat ends? Bread ends? You know what I mean. It makes you feel like David Hasselhoff eating THAT cheeseburger. If you’re not on the floor then you should be. I felt somewhat like a wreck and it really enhanced that low. It’s like a bear walking into a restaurant kitchen, bopping the chef out of the way and pawing two burgers together into its stupid bear mouth. It felt stupid and unnatural eating it. Just putting hands on it. The sensation was like eating two chicken fillets upon each other. It felt messy and unrefined. It was heavy going too, it felt solid and a chore. The bacon “filling” was meagre and undetectable. The cheese was the grout that bound. It stayed together in the piece but after a while I just felt weird eating it with hands and took to it with cutlery. It wasn’t wholly unenjoyable. In fact, I’d said it was quite enjoyable taste-wise but the ritual was more strange and uncomfortable. I really like KFC chicken for my sins so the gift of two generous fillets – despite their formation – was something that I almost didn’t want to end. When it was over I was essentially glad it was and having eaten that orange cloud, it is something that I would not order again. However… Said box meal was advertised as coming with a single piece of original KFC chicken. In reality the box held two unwarranted hot wings and NO piece of original KFC chicken. After I eated it I got back on my couch (am I painting too true a scene?) and messaged Deliveroo. The advertised meal I ordered with the intended one-piece sidecar had a higher cost value than the IRL delivery with two wings of lesser value (menu price 99p). In truth, I wasn’t arsed. I didn’t need that piece but thought I’d give it a punt as other factions of the experience had fallen short with the great fries side swindle and can of Pepsi shocker. I’m not a complainer. I’ve eaten a skip of disappointing takeaway fodder and I’ve never been tempted to write a snide user review. But today I thought I’d give it a bash.
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WHAT! I’m not even hungry and it’s coming again. The orange cloud is back! Risen like a phoenix! I thought I’d deflated it. It lives inside of me now, no? No! It’s coming again! Well, this is unexpected. Take two. 
“Yes”
The same Deliveroo driver delivers me my second meal. This is roughly an hour later at this point. I knew it was the same guy because I was following him on the app. The cloud catcher. Would he say anything to me? Don’t know what like. Fat bastard? Cheeky bastard? Just “bastard”? What would I say? Just laugh? Shout up to the kids “don’t worry it’s here”? Go down to answer the door in a disguise? If only there was someone here who wasn’t me…to answer the door, to share the wealth. All that crossed my mind but to be honest I was on orange cloud 9. I wasn’t that bothered at all. I didn’t say anything, just hello and thanks. No letting on, no explanation, just DING DING ROUND TWO FIGHT. It was funny second time around because the single piece of original KFC chicken was so small that it might as well have been a wing. I reckon they picked that one out especially for me. I slowly went at it. I was relishing the second can of Pepsi because I was parched. I should note that I had no plans of leaving the house this day and the cupboard was bare so this second meal was something of a long-term blessing. Just pick at it I thought and leave the Double Down in the bag until later on and we’ll see how it weathers. You knew it would fade fast. I’ll just have a bit of it now and save the rest until later. Tasted not unlike the first time. I wouldn’t say either was a standout. The presentation was much the same – not irreparable Tokyo Drift, colossal cheese slick. At one point, after eating the one piece and the fries and having nibbled at the Double Down pt.2 I thought that’s me for now. I’ll just set myself down on the sofa and come back to it in a few hours…which I did for a few minutes and then thought, nah I’ll just eat it all now and be full all day and then go to bed. Which I did.
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I will say that the Double Down has cool graphics. Look at that logo. Black and red reaaaaal nice. Would wear on t-shirt inside house. The next day, after the original Double Down was retracted from the UK menus KFC introduced the Zinger Double Down. THE NEXT DAY. Orange spicy cloud. Rare Pokemon.
Despite my doubling down on the Double Down the day previous, it half danced across my mind to just order the Zinger Double Down but that was the cloud inside me talking. I’ve since passed the cloud and have no desire to Double Down. The Zinger Double Down limited appearance ended – without my intervention - on 12th August 2018.
The birds are singing, the sky is blue, and there isn’t an orange cloud in the sky
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eldritchsurveys · 6 years
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o67.
Have you ever talked to someone online, but when you saw each other in person, it was just super awkward? Have you ever made a really good friend online? >> Nah to the first question. But yes, at this point all my friends are people I’ve met online.
Do you enter sweepstakes or scratch lottery tickets or anything like that? What’s the best thing you’ve ever won? >> I’ve done scratch tickets, but usually because someone bought them for a group or something (like Hallie’s mom buying them for all of us way back when, or Sparrow’s mom doing the same thing at holiday dinners).
Right now, would you be upset if you got pregnant, or would you not mind? Have you ever had a pregnancy scare? >> I would definitely be upset if I was pregnant, because first of all, how did I even get that way... and second of all, I have zero desire to ever carry a child and I also have zero desire to have multiple abortions done, so... yeah. I have had a pregnancy scare, and it was founded, so.
Have you ever let someone be your everything? >> I don’t know, really. I don’t think I’ve ever thought of anyone by that exact terminology. It’s just not my attachment style, but it doesn’t mean I don’t still love people in my own way.
Do you have any weird inside jokes? >> All my best weird inside jokes are with Hallie, lmao. We’re just good at it. ;p
Could you go the rest of your life without a cigarette? >> Yeah.
Is there anybody you’re really disappointed in right now? >> Nope.
Do you have alcohol in your house? >> Yeah, there’s a wine in the fridge and I have a Backwoods Bastard and some Malört on my desk and we still have about half a bottle of Svedka mango-pineapple vodka left. Oh, and I still have a screwdriver in the fridge because I made it and then didn’t actually want it, lmao, so I just shoved it in there.
Have you ever wanted something you couldn’t have? >> Sure, a lot of things (mostly because I couldn’t afford them).
Are you a morning or night person? >> I don’t think my personhood is adequately described like that.
What is your favorite color? >> Gold.
It’s 4 in the morning, your phone rings, who is it? >> A wrong number, I’d presume.
Have you ever had a really big fight with a best friend? >> ---
Has someone ever called you at midnight on your birthday? >> I don’t think so, but I’ve probably gotten midnight texts.
Are any of your friends virgins? >> Not that I’m aware of.
Do you prefer relationships or friends with benefits? >> I mean, either is fine in general, but what I have right now are relationships and I’m happy enough with those.
Has anyone got on your nerves today? >> Nope. Just that one neighbour who keeps playing their music with the bass cranked up to 11 so that I can feel it vibrating through the building and my SKULL. It’s so distracting and overwhelming.
Has anyone told you they would never leave, and left? >> Probably, but I don’t hold that against anyone.
Do you have a member of the opposite sex you can tell everything to? >> I don’t think I could possibly tell anyone everything, like, I know I take this question too literally but I can’t really imagine how else I’m supposed to take it.
Did you kiss or hug anyone in the last 48 hours? >> Can Calah, and Hallie through text.
Are you usually early or late? >> I mean, to what...?
What’s annoying you? >> Nothing.
How is your boyfriend/girlfriend doing and where are they now? >> Hallie is hopefully doing okay, he’s offline right now I think, doing some self-care I hope. <3 Sparrow is all right and she’s in bed. Can Calah is as he always is, being my copilot.
Do you have anything to pay off? >> No.
What are you wearing right now? >> Green and white harem pants and a grey Rush shirt.
Do you know anyone that wants you dead? >> I don’t think so.
Do you believe that regrets are lessons learned? >> I personally prefer to take that philosophy in general, but I understand it doesn’t necessarily apply to everyone. I also don’t usually regret things -- I can’t even think of anything I really regret right now -- so it’s probably easier in my case.
Last person you talked to, and through what you talked to them? >> Sparrow, in person, before she went to bed.
First color name you can think of that isn’t in the rainbow. >> Grey.
What timekeeping devices are in the room you are currently in? >> Normandy, my laptop; Senketsu, my phone; and a PSP Vita.
What gaming consoles do you or your family own? >> We have an Xbox 360, a PS4, a PS2, and the aforementioned PSP Vita.
What’s the best job you’ve ever had? >> Selling merch for local bands.
What’s the worst job you’ve ever had? >> Working in a family restaurant as a teenager.
What email service do you use? >> Gmail.
Is there anything hanging on the walls of the room you are currently in? >> Yeah, an Odin print and a poster from the Rebirth Brass Band show I went to last month.
Earliest moment in your life you can remember? >> Sitting on the kitchen floor at a dog breeder’s house.
What did you have for dinner yesterday? >> Was last night when we had the Burger King...? I think so. Time is fake, leave me alone.
How often do you brush your teeth? >> Once a day.
What’s your favorite candy/chocolate? >> Dark chocolate with sea salt and chili peppers (pop rocks optional).
Have you had other blogs on Tumblr? Do you have any other blogs currently? >> Yeah, my main blog is foundcarcosa and I have a few other sideblogs, and my RP blogs that I keep neglecting.
If you were suddenly really hungry, what would you choose to eat? >> Right now? Whatever I could grab, I guess...
What fandoms would you consider yourself a part of? >> Oh man.... so many, tbh.
What kind of position are you in at the moment? >> A seated one.
Do you wear much jewelry? >> Not much, because I can’t afford the kind I’d like to wear (I like costume jewellery but it’s fragile and makes my skin wig out sometimes, so I prefer not to wear it no matter how cool it looks).
Furthest away from home you have ever been? >> The farthest distance I’ve travelled in general is probably to/from NYC/Colorado.
How many times have you moved houses? >> Enough times that counting is just not something I feel like doing right now.
Who was the last person you had a conversation with on the phone? >> Some woman from a place around here. I was really hoping there wouldn’t have to be a phone call, I just wanted one little piece of information, but urgh.
Have you ever had a best friend who was of the opposite sex? >> ---
Has anyone said they love you in the last week? >> Yes, all my SOs. ~
Who was the last person to comfort you as you cried? >> Can Calah.
Do your computer speakers work? >> Yeah.
Which friend are you most similar to? >> ---
Your ex calls wanting to hang out. What do you say? >> What ex? The only ex I’m even still friends with is Anubis, and I think he has my number but I don’t see why he’d be calling me -- like, we don’t even live in the same state anymore.
Would you get back with your last ex if they asked you? >> That’s... Phoenix, I guess? And no, forget it. He had his chances.
Have you kissed anyone whose name starts with a M? >> I seem to remember a Matthew. Long, long time ago.
Would you kiss the last person who texted you, on the lips? >> The last person that texted me was Sparrow, so sure.
Camping with a ton of friends or hotel with a few friends? >> Either is fine.
Have you ever kissed anyone who’s name starts with P, J, R, M, C, or D? >> Yes to all.
Is there someone you wouldn’t mind kissing right now? >> Sure.
Do you think your ex will ever want to be with you again? >> There was only one ex who even still mattered enough for this question, and he’s not an ex anymore now, so!!!
Where would you rather live: England or Australia? >> England, I guess.
What’s your relationship with the last person you texted? >> Sparrow is my fiancée.
When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? >> I don’t remember, probably something hygiene-related.
Do you fall for people easily? >> I don’t think so, no.
Do you ever wonder what your ex is up to? >> I mean, I guess in a passing sense, maybe sometimes? Like if they come up in a survey or something I’m obviously going to think about them in passing.
Have you ever kissed someone who was drunk? >> Sure.
The nearest window to you now - what color curtains are on them? >> No curtains, just some busted-up blinds. :|
The shade of the color of your eyes can be described as: >> Dark brown.
When was the last time you drank alcohol? >> Earlier today, I had a beer at the Wayland house.
At what age did you stop believing in Santa? >> I never did.
Do you own a wok? >> No.
Is there a particular type of music you really don’t like? >> I’m not crazy about bluegrass, but I keep an open mind.
Do you like going to weddings? >> I don’t know, I’ve never been to an actual one.
What do you have on your toast? >> I haven’t had toast in ages, but I usually put ghee and cinnamon on it. Sometimes jelly, too.
Who was the last person you know who became pregnant? >> *shrug*
Beach, city, or mountains? >> Yes.
Do you have a stapler at your house? >> No.
Would you rather read a book or listen to an audiobook? >> Read, I can’t focus on audiobooks at all.
Which is larger - your book or dvd collection? >> I don’t have a DVD collection, I literally own ONE DVD, so books win by default.
What is the last spontaneous thing you did? >> I don’t remember.
You get a call at 2:00 a.m. - your first thought is: >> My first thought is supreme annoyance.
What is your middle name? >> Frey.
What are you passionate about? >> Storytelling, my special interests, music.
Do you have any fears? >> Yeah, I developed a kind of delusion-based thanatophobia that I guess I deserve considering all the tripping I’ve done, but I really wish I didn’t have it. I was so much better off without it.
Where are you from? >> I don’t know, space?
What’s your sign? >> Gemini Sun.
Future names of your children: >> ---
What are you listening to right now? >> Nothing.
Do you believe in fate/destiny? >> I suppose I do, but I also try not to put all my eggs in that basket because adhering too strongly to one belief regarding existential matters tends to tip me into delusion more than anything else.
What are your career goals? >> ---
Something you are working on right now: >> Being a ‘good’ (helpful, kind) SO, managing the anxiety from the thanatophobia stuff, watching all my shows on Netflix lol.
Have you ever had a near-death experience? >> Yeah.
Are you a procrastinator or do you get things done early? >> I tend to procrastinate, but sometimes my executive function pulls through.
TV shows and anime you watch regularly. >> Grey’s Anatomy, Preacher, Vikings, some other stuff more intermittently.
Halloween costume idea for this year? >> ---
Your best friend’s name? >> ---
Do you prefer liquid, mousse, or powder foundation? Why? >> I don’t wear it.
How much does your mother know about your sex life (or lack thereof)? >> Nothing. She doesn’t know me, period.
Do you enjoy watching cooking shows? >> Sure.
Do you worry about gaining weight? >> No.
Have you ever used fake tan? >> No.
Do you ever look at someone cute, and automatically make a move? >> No.
How many times have you been to Walmart in the past week? >> None.
Do you live in a house, apartment, or another type of arrangement? >> Apartment.
Are you kind of a loner? Do you like being alone? >> I don’t think I’m a loner, per se. I like being around people and I like to socialise. I just have low social energy in comparison to other people, so I need more recharges.
Are any of your siblings married? What are their spouses’ names? >> I don’t know.
Does your father have any creepy or scary friends you don’t like? >> No.
What color are the walls in the room you’re in right now? >> Off-white.
Do you watch any shows that you know your parents wouldn’t approve of? >> I mean, I’m 31 years old, I probably do a lot of things my parent disapproves of by now.
Do you have any siblings who still believe in Santa, and are over age ten? >> No.
What color were the last pair of headphones/earphones you bought? >> Navy blue.
Are you attracted to the last person that you fell in love with? >> Yes.
Something you really want right now? >> This survey to be over, ngl, I want to go do something else now lol.
If you could seek revenge on someone, would you? >> No.
How long have you liked the person you like? >> I don’t feel like doing time-math right now, forgive me. It’s late and I drank my sleepytime tea already, lol.
Does any part of your body hurt right now? >> No.
Can you recall the last time you liked someone? >> Yes? Now?
Are you happy with the way things are going? >> More or less.
Would you ever get a tattoo? >> Sure.
Do you think you will be in a relationship 3 months from now? >> Relationships, yes.
Who was the last person you talked to in person? >> Sparrow.
What plans do you have for tomorrow? >> Nothing unusual, just... same stuff I do every day, I imagine.
Has a friendship ended recently that you wish had not? >> No.
What happened at 9:00 a.m. today? >> I think I was still in bed.
Where are your biological parents? >> My father’s in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and who the fuck knows where my mother is.
Do you have any summer plans yet? >> It is summer. No special summer-related plans.
Do you tend to waste a lot of money? >> I don’t think so, but maybe someone else would think so.
What did you last drink? >> Sleepytime tea.
Do you have trust issues? >> I don’t think so.
Do you think this year will be better than the last? >> It’s been good so far.
What are you doing? >> This.
Are you a jealous person? >> No.
Do you think age matters in relationships? >> Sure, in some cases.
Who is the last person you rode in a car with? >> Sparrow.
Did you sing at all today? >> Nope.
Where will you be 2 hours from now? >> In bed, hopefully asleep.
Are your lips chapped at the moment? >> A little dry, is all.
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Phoebus de Chateaupers – Character Sheet
oh, some evil spirit, oh, some evil this way comes / they told me how they fear it / now they're placing it on their tongues / for to see it with my own eyes / for to see it with my own eyes / no food or water for the better part of ten months
quietly he sat between the folds of a tree trunk / for to see it with my own eyes  / for to see it with my own eyes / all the men of faith and men of science had their questions / could it ever be on earth as it is in heaven? / for to see it with my own eyes / for to see it with my own eyes
Archetype — The Ruler Birthday — November 14, 1982 Zodiac Sign — Scorpio MBTI — ENTJ Enneagram — 6, the Loyalist Temperament —  Phlegmatic Hogwarts House — Gryffslyth with a claw model Moral Alignment — Lawful Neutral Primary Vice — Envy Primary Virtue — Diligence Element — Earth
Overview:
Mother — Sorcha de Chateaupers (nee DunBroch) (FC: Lindsay Duncan) Father — Silas de Chateaupers (FC: Pierce Brosnan) Mother’s Occupation — homemaker Father’s Occupation — Prince of the Order; owner of de Chateaupers industries (they make metal work for construction sites) Family Finances — wealthy; got dat old money Birth Order — oldest Brothers — none Sisters — Astrid, little sister Other Close Family — family tree here Best Friend — Celmens de Chateaupers (deceased) Other Friends — the Order Enemies — vicious creatures, demons, ghosts, mediums, sinners Pets — Achilles; twelve year old grey dappled Hanoverian Home Life During Childhood — because Phoebus had been born prematurely, for the first few years of his life, he was rather frail. His mother became over-protective of him and doted on him. He spent a lot of time indoors, reading and studying. His cousin Clemens came over to play with him, but he didn’t socialize much outside of school. His father was constantly criticizing him and attempting to “toughen him up.” Town or City Name(s) — Skagen, Denmark (has also bopped around Europe, he’s been pretty much everywhere.) What Did His or Her Bedroom Look Like — pretty plain, didn’t have a lot of toys. Lots of books though. Painted like a blue probably. Faced towards the sea. Any Sports or Clubs — Once he got older, he got into rugby and football, that kind of thing. Was never amazing at it, but not horrible either. Also did sword fighting, sparring, wrestling, etc. He’s a GREAT jouster. Favorite Toy or Game — jousting Schooling — homeschooled Favorite Subject — history and tactic Popular or Loner — loner for sure Important Experiences or Events — becoming a squire, studying with the DunBrochs, when he fucked up his first hunt, when he finally killed a demon, when his father named Clemens his successor. Nationality — Danish Culture — Danish; Order of the Prince Religion and beliefs — Christian, specifically Lutheran-Protestant
Physical Appearance:
Face Claim —  Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Complexion — fair, but tannish from the sun Hair Colour — golden Eye Colour — blue and twinkley Height — 6’2 Build — stocky but not overly broad, definitely fit and toned and intimidating Tattoos — one on his right shoulder of his family coat of arms Piercings — none Common Hairstyle — mid-length, straight, tucks it behind his ears or slicks it back, sometimes it is shorter, just depending. It’s been longer for a while now bc he can’t be fucked. Clothing Style — casual. Wears a lot of jeans and boots. Good things for hiking or moving freely. Mannerisms — not a fidgeter. He stays still. Very stoic. Usual Expression —
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Health:
Overall (do they get sick easily)? — yeah, he lowkey gets colds all the time, especially travelling, but he fights through it Physical Ailments — none Neurological Conditions — depression, alcoholic probably Allergies —  general allergies Grooming Habits — depends on his mood, definitely likes to get cleaned up and look nice all clean shaven or beard trimmed and wearing a nice suit, but on the day to day he’s a little more rugged Sleeping Habits — doesn’t sleep well these days because he’s haunted, so always looks kind of tired Eating Habits — also not great, drinks more than he eats probably, but he does his best to keep in shape too so eats lots of meats and salads, not a big sweets person. Exercise Habits —  every day, runs in the night and does gym shit in the morning i don’t know what gym shit i don’t do gym shit but he’s physically fit okay Emotional Stability — lol not great Body Temperature — average Sociability — he’s an introverted extrovert, he’s good with people, very slyth-secondary Addictions — alcohol, women--probably Drug Use — none Alcohol Use — all the time
Your Character’s Character:
Bad Habits — drinking, getting into fights, being a general dick Good Habits — uh, he reads a lot, intelligent, thinks before he speaks...usually Best Characteristic — hard-worker Worst Characteristic — jealousy Worst Memory — learning of Clemens’ death Best Memory — becoming a Prince Proud of — his hunting accomplishments Embarrassed by — himself? lmao Driving Style — a good driver. follows rules Strong Points — intelligence, strategy, eager to please Temperament — pretty even keeled, but he’s got a bit of a temper and is impatient Attitude — callous and uncaring Weakness — his ego? uhhhh Fears — being useless, being shamed Phobias — none Secrets — that he is p sure he killed his cousin Regrets — spreading that rumor about Clemens Feels Vulnerable When — people talk about him behind his back Pet Peeves — cowardice (when it comes to hunts/battles) Conflicts — what happened to his cousin, his religion v what he’s done Motivation — to be the very best, like no one ever was Short Term Goals and Hopes — fight some monsters Long Term Goals and Hopes — get rid of his fucKINg cousin’s ghost Sexuality — hetero af aggressively hetero Day or Night Person — daytime Introvert or Extrovert — introverted extrovert Optimist or Pessimist — pessimist
Likes and Styles:
Music — likes a little bit of everything but is more into acoustic-type stuff. Probably also like a few danish rock bands from the 80s/90s most likely, when he went through like his #angsty punk phase. Books — loves history books and mythology; anything that can help him gain more information and strategy for fighting. Magazines — none Foods — loves fish and meats. Not a big sweets fan, honestly. Drinks — whiskey, who doesn’t love a good glass of whiskey? He also is a fan of a good beer. Drinks protein shakes, but he doesn’t like them. Also an avid coffee drinker. Animals — horses and dogs, as they are the most useful during a hunt and also loyal. Finds cats frivolous and only good for rat-catching. Indifferent towards most other animals, except for dangerous magical ones, of course. Social Issues — the protection of mundus Favorite Saying — “strength gives glory” his family words Color — gold and red, the colors of his family coat of arms. He takes great pride in this. He also likes blue, because it looks good on him. Jewelry — probably has like a family ring heirloom type thing. also has a virgin Mary miraculous medallion that he wears Games — jousting, melees, that kind of thing Websites — none really TV Shows — cops shows/true detective crime shows/the history channel Movies — okay there is this danish movie i found called “Ordet” and the plot is #wild, but also sounds like something Phoebus would be into. He’s into like gritty noir films or avant garde indie films. Stuff that has to do with like crises of faith and that sort of thing. Probably into period pieces too or medieval. Also, big into mythology, so any adaptation of the Odyssey or the Iliad or stuff like that. He watched a lot of movies as a kid. (Side note: there is another movie called “Breaking the Waves” and wow,,) Greatest Want — to take over as the head of his family and be a successful Prince, maybe even King one day, in the future Greatest Need — to be admired
Where and How Does Your Character Live Now:
Home — an apartment in Castle Suites Household furnishings — plain Favorite Possession — his saddle, it was given to him by his father when he became a Prince -- it was custom made Most Cherished Possession — he’s not really a material person tbh or well, he is ? but he doesn’t really consider anything “cherished” Married Before — no Significant Other Before — he’s had a few girlfriends over the years, but they’ve all fallen through, was in love with his cousin’s wife just for extra salt in THAT wound. her name is Olivia. Children — none Relationship with Family — strained with his father, closer to his mother Car — none atm but he can drive Career — a Prince -- but his cover is police officer Dream Career — running his family company and being a successful Prince Dream Life — married, with kids, running his family company and being a well-renowned Prince Love Life — a mess.
Your Character’s Life Before Your Story:
Past Careers — he’s been an officer in many places over the past twenty-ish years Past Lovers — lots and lots of women Biggest Mistakes — lmao where do i start Biggest Achievements — becoming a Prince
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ALL of the questions for Q2
42. I have a question of my own! - rip
PHYSICAL PRESENCE AND GESTURE.
1. How do they move and carry themselves? Pace, rhythm, gestures, energy? - probably slow & deliberate
2. How much physical space do they use, active and at rest? - probably not much either way. She’s a sneaky gal & taking up as little space as possible is an ingrained habit by now
3. How do they position themselves in a group? Do they like to be the center of attention, or do they hang back at the edges of a crowd? - she doesn’t rly like talking anyway, so she doens’t rly bother trying to be the center of attention. She just hangs back & listens if she has to
4. What is their size and build? How does it influence how they use their body, if it does? - im not sure if synths have like. A certain size they’re built for cause im 90% sure they don’t grow, but i like to think she’s p small & uses it to sneak around doing her job and/or hiding from other coursers if she defects
5. How do they dress? What styles, colors, accessories, and other possessions do they favor? Why? - before she defects, just the normal courser uniform cause i think all coursers have to lmao. If she defects & gets her memories changed she’ll probably have the hooded rags outfit
6. What are they like in motion–in different environments, and in different activities? What causes the differences between these? - honestly i have no idea how to answer this rip
7. How do they physically engage with other people, inanimate objects, and their environment? What causes the differences between these? - with people, at least before defecting she probably kinda.. Doesn’t? She’ll hurt synths she needs to bring in if she has to but otherwise, she just doesn't physically interact. Depends on the object too - if a computer console needs hacking & she can’t manage it she’ll just give up & break it
8. Where and when do they seem most and least at ease? Why? How can you tell? - she is literally never at ease. Ever. She’s constantly a little stressed. She’s always around other coursers which she doesn’t like, doing a mission she doesn't enjoy or defecting & worried about being caught
9. How do they manifest energy, exhaustion, tension, or other strong emotions? - mMM shrug
10. What energizes and drains them most? - she just wants to sleep & eat pie. That’s probably all that energizes her tbh. Tho if she ever got a gf being around her would probably be a little energizing
11. How are they vocally expressive? What kind of voice, accent, tones, inflections, volume, phrases and slang, and manner of speaking do they use? - honestly i. Dont rly know. She’s definitely v quiet & only says things she has to, like mission reports or asking for pie
12. How are they bodily expressive? How do they use nonverbal cues such as their posture, stance, eyes, eyebrows, mouths, and hands? - she just. Isn’t. If u were trying to guess her mood on body and face expressions, there’s literally no difference between happy & excited or horny & hatred
DISPOSITION AND TEMPERAMENT.
13. How do they greet the world — what is their typical attitude towards life? How does it differ in different circumstances, or towards different subjects? Why do they take these attitudes, and why do they change? How do these tend to be expressed? - again she’s not v expressive before defecting but she doesn’t rly think about her day when she’s a courser? It’s all just routine & kinda numbing cause she doesn't rly wanna do the job anymore, tho being inexpressive helps her hide it. Once she defects, her inexpressiveness is definitely still there but if she makes friends her legs bounce just a little in excitement being around them & maybe she’ll even smile a little
14. What do they care deeply about? What kind of loyalties, commitments, moral codes, life philosophies, passions, callings, or spirituality and faith do they have? How do these tend to be expressed? - wellll she doesn’t really care about the institute at all while she’s there tbh, she’s only there cause it’s where she was made & the only kinda life she’s rly known. I wonder if she’ll get attached to a travelling caravan once her memories are changed, tho keeping her loyalty for too long would be pretty hard if she has options that might be better for her
15. What kind of inner life do they have — rich and imaginative? Calculating and practical? Full of doubts and fears? Does it find any sort of outlet in their lives? - definitely full of doubts at the institute, she’d view herself and other synths as literally just machines like a protectron designed to do a job. (tho at some point she’s forced to kill or nearly kill a synth she was supposed to retrieve, her outlook fuckin shattered when they were scared & felt a lot of pain.) She’s a little more practical & mindful for her own needs once her memories are changed
16. Do they dream? What are those dreams like? - before she defects she probably just doesn’t. But after, Q2 dreams of pies, dogs & cute girls
17. Are they more shaped by nature or nurture — who they are, or what has happened to them? How have these shaped who they’ve become as a person? - uhhh im dumb & cant work out what this means
18. What kind of person could they become in the future? What are some developmental paths that they could take, (best, worst, most likely?) what would cause them to come to pass, and what consequences might they have? What paths would you especially like to see, and why? - worst case scenario is that she doesn’t defect & instead throws herself into her courser work, starting to enjoy hurting people in bringing synths in. She’d probably end up dead if the institute is destroyed or survives & fights one-handed against the railroad. Best case is that she forgets all about the institute, gets a gf & a dog & learns how to cook something edible after like 3 years
CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS.
19. How do they behave within a group? What role(s) do they take? Does this differ if they know and trust the group, versus finding themselves in a group of strangers? Why? - She never rly likes contributing to a group, even if she knows them well, but knowing them well means she’s more likely to actually listen. She still doesn’t like large groups after defecting but can be around 2-3 people & have decent conversations, tho she shuts down if the group is any larger.
20. What kind of individual relationships do they have with others, and how do they behave in them? How are they different between intimate relationships like friends, family, and lovers versus more impersonal relationships? - like. Rn? In the institute? Fuckin NONE. She’s completely alone. Give her a friend
21. What kind of relationships do they tend to intentionally seek out versus actually cultivate? What kind of social contact do they prefer, and why? - again she. Doesn’t rly. It isn’t that she wouldn’t want a friend it’s just that. If they defect it’s v possible she could be called to retrieve them & it’d hurt her, so she just avoids the premise altogether
22. How do people respond to them, and why might these responses differ? - honestly i. Have no idea lmao
23. How do they respond to difficult social moments? What makes them consider a social situation difficult? - again she. Kinda doesn’t? Most social situations feel the same to her before defecting, tho if it’s particularly long & needs a lot of input from her she’d probably just have a nap right after
24. How do they present themselves socially? What distinguishes their “persona” from their “true self”, and what causes that difference? - Q2- “don’t talk to me” -33 vs Q2- “hold my hand” -33.
25. What do they need and want out of relationships, and how do they go about getting it? - i think, for her, it’d depend on the person she wants to know? Before defecting most relationships she has are just “i need u to do a job” or “what job do i need to do?” but after, she mostly just wants people who’d like. Actually show that they care
26. How do they view and feel about relationships, and how might this manifest in how they handle them, if it does?
ACTIVITIES AND PREFERENCES.
27. What do they strongly like and dislike, in any category? Why? - uHH my brain is blaaaank sorry
28. What are they likely to do if they have the opportunity, resources, and time to accomplish it? Why? - probably just practice cooking. She wants to be able to not rely on someone else to cook for her, or having to spend like 500 caps on one meal
29. What kind of activities, interests, and hobbies do they have? What significance and impact do these have in their lives, both positive and negative? - uHHHHH i never thought of this either oops
30. What is their preferred level of activity and stimulation? How do they cope if they get either too little or too much? - she doesn't mind a lot but if she needs to do something she’d prefer less stuff to do before her goal is completed. If the amount of shit she needs to do exceeds her limit she just powers through it w/ force. She’d stop sneaking around a settlement & instead just force her way through, hurting people if needed
31. Is there anything that counts as a “dealbreaker” for them, positively or negatively? What makes things go smoothly, and what spoils an activity or ruins their day? Why? - honestly like. Not rly? The only real dealbreakers are having to retrieve someone she’d considered a friend, after defecting, doing something that would actively negatively impact or hurt her. Like having to pay a lot & getting nothing back
32. Do they have any “props” that are a significant part of their life, identity, activities, or self-presentation somehow? What are they, how are they used, and why are they so significant? How would these props’ absence impact them, how would they compensate, and why? - uhhh what the fuck does this mean. Is this like an actual object or something she uses to like prop herself up or????
THINKING AND LEARNING.
33. How do they learn about the world–what is their preferred learning style? Hands-on learning with trial and error? Research, reading, and note-taking? Observation or rote memorization? Inductive or deductive reasoning? Seeking patterns and organization? Taking things apart and putting them back together? Creative processing via discussing, writing about, or dramatizing things? - she probably just observes. She’s relatively patient & can observe for a long while if she has to, tho i wonder if institute synths can just have knowledge programmed into them
34. How do they understand the world–what kind of worldview and thought processes do they have? Why? - before defecting she probably just. Doesn’t think of the surface world? To her it’s a ruined irredeemable mess. After defecting she probably still thinks it’s a mess but it’s her mess
35. How and why do they internalize knowledge? What effect has that had on them? - uh
36. How much do they rely on their minds and intellect, versus other approaches like relying on instinct, intuition, faith and spirituality, or emotions? What is their opinion on this? -idk she probably just doesn't think on it unless someone points it out, but i’m she she’d rely more on instinct & intuition, tho she can think on problems when she needs to
37. Have they had any special education or training that colors their means of learning about or understanding the world? Conversely, do they lack some kind of education considered essential in their world? What kind of impact has this addition or lack had on them? - well i’m 100% sure her courser training would affect literally everything about her life lmao
38. Is there anything they wish they could change about their worldview or thought processes? What, and why? - probably not tbh?? Until she defects she doesn’t rly think on it
39. What sort of questions or thoughts recur in their lives, either specifically or as a theme? Why are these never answered, or answered permanently to their satisfaction? - who even knows i haven’t thought of this much detail about her ;-;
40. What do they wonder about? What sparks their curiosity and imagination, and why? How is this expressed, if it is? - she probably just has existential thoughts about whether or not she’s actually like. Alive or not? Her entire life the institute probably just tells her she’s a programmed machine, so she wonders if she’s a machine, what being alive is actually like
FREE FOR ALL.
41. What associations do they bring to mind? Words or phrases, images, metaphors or motifs? Why? - titty
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CHARACTER SHEET: Roger Jonathan Radcliffe
As I hide behind these books I read  / while scribbling my poetry / like art could save a wretch like me / with some ideal ideology / that no one can hope to achieve. / And I am never real; it is just a sketch of me. -- Waste of Paint, Bright Eyes
It takes strength to be gentle and kind. --I Know It’s Over, The Smiths
STATS:
Birthday: 11 October 1991
Hogwarts House (Primary): Ravenclaw (modelling a blend of Hufflepuff and Slytherin)
Hogwarts House (Secondary): Ravenclaw
Myers-Briggs: ISFP
Enneagram: Type 5
Height:  5’11
BACKGROUND OVERVIEW:
Mother: Harriet Martha Hunter Radcliffe
Father: William Jonathan Radcliffe (deceased)
Mother’s Occupation: manager at a fabric store
Father’s Occupation: musician
Family Finances: lower class
Birth Order: only child
Other Close Family: Gran on his dad’s side; he has two male cousins on that side who are pretty Patts-esque lol; didn’t really talk to his mum’s side all that much till about a couple of years ago
Best Friend: Paul Patts
Other Friends: from home: Lucy, Finn, Ed; from here: Anita, Perdita, Berlioz, Stan, Brad, Belle?
Enemies: none, really—Lou?
Pets: 32 Dalmatians lol (he had a Dalmatian named George when he was growing up)
Home Life During Childhood: eh so it was happy till he was about ten, then his father started drinking more than usual and doing bad drugs and there were a lot of fights and broken furniture and all that and Roger blames himself
Town or City Name(s): London, England—East End, near Shoreditch
What Did Her Bedroom Look Like: sloping wall with green-striped wallpaper, lots of books jammed into a little shelf, a little wobbly desk with a single desk lamp, kept a bunch of knick-knacks on his desk, lots of sheet music
Any Sports or Clubs: probably in school band or orchestra, also did theatre
Favorite Toy or Game: He had a stuffed dog that he went to bed with every night till he was like 13 or something and it wasn’t “cool” anymore and one of the bigger kids teased him about it so he stuffed it in the bin, but his mum rescued it and it’s on the shelf above his childhood bed
Schooling: finished secondary
Favorite Subject: Music, of course, and English
Popular or Loner: had his own group of friends, was never really a true loner, also helped that his best mate was like the most popular bloke in school
Important Experiences or Events: Dad died when he was 15, he found the body in the bathroom
Health Problems: prone to addiction, undiagnosed depression probably, also near-sighted if that counts lol (he wears contacts most of the time)
Culture: English
Religion and beliefs: his mum’s family goes to church pretty regularly and he’s, like, the type of guy who wishes he could believe in God but isn’t sure—even so, does Christmas, Easter, that whole thing, and when he’s feeling particularly vulnerable, he will pray
PERSONALITY:
Bad Habits: nervous talker, easily addicted to substances, smokes, drinks too much when he’s in a depressive spell
Good Habits: loyal, dedicated to his craft when he is in a steady spell, very good with kids and animals
Best Characteristic: dedicated—to the people close to him, to his craft, to his passions, he won’t quit on you
Worst Characteristic: low self-worth—he doesn’t think much of himself at all and it’s a big hindrance to, like, his life
Worst Memory: finding his dad’s dead body ha ha ha
Best Memory: when Powell approached him and introduced himself and said he had talent
Proud of: his musical ability
Embarrassed by: uh his like,,,everything—his looks, his background, his finances, his grades
Driving Style: he’s very average, speeds a little but remembers his turn signals
Strong Points: kind, artistic, passionate, intelligent, goofy
Temperament: melancholic
Attitude: can be broody
Weakness: tbh he’s like really sensitive if you doubt the one thing he is proud of (musical ability); also fuck with Paul/Anita/his mom (and Perdita by extension), he will get upset
Fears: not living up to his artistic potential, turning into his father
Phobias: turning into his father highkey
Secrets: sometimes he’s happy? His dad died bc it really put his mum out of a lot of misery…
Regrets: getting good at music, because that’s what ultimately drove his dad down the drain
Feels Vulnerable When: talking about himself in general lol, he likes talking to other people and does genuinely want to know more about them but he hates it when it’s about him
Pet Peeves: snobby rich people—he can deal with regular rich people who aren’t snobs and think that his social class is his own fault, kale (really does not like kale)
Conflicts: desire to follow his artistic dreams vs how freakin’ hard it is to do, as well as not wanting to like totally leave his mum in the dust
Motivation: to be a true, genuine artist and hoping success will follow
Short Term Goals and Hopes: get some sort of record deal—either as a musician or a composer
Long Term Goals and Hopes: gosh—make a decent living as a composer, trying not to be a sell-out, but also still getting his time in the limelight
Sexuality: bisexual, if we’re talking Kinsey-scale it’s like a 2.5 (prefers women, but still likes men)
Exercise Routine: gets most of his exercise from working tbh
Day or Night Person — Night.
Introvert or Extrovert — Introvert.
Optimist or Pessimist — Pessimist  
LIKES AND STYLES:
Music: jazz, of course! He grew up listening to the greats and has a fondness for Charlie Parker. Errol Garner is another favorite. Other than that he listens to a lot of classic rock—London’s a great city for classic rock, eh? Got the Stones and the Beatles and the Who—real great place, music’s everywhere, didya know that lots of the classic rock bands were influenced by jazz? Roger can show you where they played. Also really into the Smiths. And indie stuff. Fan of the occasional really good musical. Just doesn’t really like pop is all (ok except for some songs....)
Books: classics, he’s partial to the 1920s era—Hemingway (yes, I know), Fitzgerald, Stein, and all that good stuff. Also a fan of Virginia Woolf. Also a huge Jane Austen fan, he won’t admit that right away but it’s easy to pry out of him.
Magazines: tbh not many,,,he keeps up with music stuff online
Foods: good pub food—he likes a good steak pie with loads of green peas and mashed potatoes on the side. Also a good English breakfast (his favorite part’s the sausage).
Drinks: tea—black, the English Breakfast blend. Likes a good beer as well, or a shot of whiskey.
Animals: Dogs. No, but seriously, he’s always been fond of them and will take care to point them out on the street to whoever he is with.
Sports: He plays football but sucks at it haha, but he follows Paul’s team!
Social Issues: LGBTQ+ rights, he’s like really against gentrification, having lived it firsthand
Favorite Saying: “Life is like jazz; it’s a lot better when you improvise.”
Color: Grey. He likes how varied it is. It reminds him of home and of silver and the sky and the Thames and a lot of things he likes.
Clothing: he’s like very particular about how he dresses, tries not to wear shorts and t-shirts, he likes to keep it dressy casual, like hipster style (wow, roger)
Jewelry: he has a nice watch his dad passed down to him and a ring his granddad gave him when he graduated
Games: played pokemon when he was younger, will take a turn on those first-person shooters when he’s with friends, likes the Legend of Zelda
Websites: Instagram, tumblr, has his own like wordpress or something with music reviews, posts some piano covers on youtube (not terribly many)
TV Shows: Fools and Horses, other british sitcoms which i am too lazy to research r now but he’s a sitcom sorta bloke when he does watch tv
Movies: he likes weird horror movies, big zombie fan; secretly really adores Love, Actually, but says his favourite movie is Ray (which is a great movie, he just likes Love, Actually more....); prefers the BBC Pride and Prejudice over the Kiera Knightley one and is passionate about that
Greatest Want: to be a true artist™
Greatest Need: to overcome his bad self-esteem and love himself
CURRENTLY:
Home: lives in the Dalmatian Plantation farmhouse, on the top floor in an attic bedroom
Household furnishings: lots of sheet music, he keeps his closet pretty neat, but the rest is quite messy. Always has a stack of books on his bedside drawer. There’s usually an empty mug of tea because he’s too lazy to bring it downstairs lol. Bed is usually not made.
Favorite Possession: probably a book from either Paul or Anita (or both)
Most Cherished Possession:  the piano in his house in London, which belonged to his dad and his dad’s dad; also the watch his dad left him
Married Before: Nope.
Significant Other Before: Finn, Sarah (those are the only significant ones)
Children: n/a
Relationship with Family: very close with his mum, they stuck together when it got really bad on his homelife end; she’s always been supportive of him; his mum’s family used to not speak to them much, but recently have been reaching out; dad’s family talks to them more
Car: n/a
Career: dog care-taker, record shop clerk, musician/composer
Dream Career: composer/jazz musician [music teacher, but he doesn’t know that yet]
Dream Life: ok so honestly—Roger’s destined to become a teacher. He’s great with kids and in the end, he will (hopefully) realize that his passion for music is meant to be passed down to others. Sure, he’s gonna still write the occasional almost-famous tune and play in ensembles and venues, but he’s gonna be truly happy as a teacher.
Love Life: uh—kinda dating Anita? What is? Going? On?
Hobbies : playing music, reading, walking the dogs lol, likes playing football sometimes (sucks at it), acting
Guilty Pleasure : will, on occasion, like a pop song; rom-coms
Sports or Clubs: n/a
Talents or Skills : great musician—plays piano excellently, trumpet pretty well, and can manage a bit on saxophone and guitar; has a good singing voice too (baritone)! Decent driver (can drive manual wow that’s impressive to me tbh); good with kids and animals (also impressive to me lmao)
Intelligence Level : artistically inclined—he was bad at science/math classes, but good at music, literature, and history. He’s not dumb by any means, but his strengths aren’t really in a technical area. He’s knowledgeable and interested in learning about things, but don’t ask him to solve some intricate mathematical proof
Finances: manages alright on his own (he basically doesn’t have to pay rent, so he’s doing p good; sends money back home too)
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All greek myths you fool
Why are you like dis
GODS: Life
Zeus: What’s your name or nickname?
I go by “Lou,” but I have plenty of nicknames. You, for instance, call me “Lulu”
Hera: Where are you from?
NorCal.
Athena: How old are you?
Just turned eighteen B)
Hephaestus: When is your birthday?
July 19.
Aphrodite: What’s your relationship status?
Single af
Poseidon: What are your pronouns?
He/him/his.
Dionysus: Are you and extrovert or an introvert?
I am very much an introvert.
Demeter: Do you have any pets?
Two asshole dogs.
Apollo: What kind of music are you into?
All kinds of shit, honestly!
Artemis: What do you first notice about new people?
Whether or not they annoy me?
Hades: What’s a big fear of yours?
Being alone and unwanted and worthless!! :D
Ares: What’s a big pet peeve of yours?
They kinda come and go depending on the situation.
Hestia: Where do you consider home?
Uh... Probably my house, I guess? 
CREATURES: Lasts
Pegasus: Last movie you watched?
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (It just got released on Netflix so I finally got to watch it ewe)
Mermaid: Last tv show you finished?
Uhhhh fuckin Young Justice, probably
Centaur: Last book you read?
The Dark Prophecy. 
Siren: Last song you listened to?
Almost Human, by Voltaire
Gorgon: Last thing you ate?
Some pop-tarts?
Cyclops: Last time you cried?
I dunno, honestly, but I can tell you it as within this month >:D
Minotaur: Last time you were truly happy?
I don’t really know tbh
Sphynx: Last text you sent?
A good night text to a friend :P
Chimera: Last call you made?
Probably to my aunt to tell her I finished an errand -_-
Griffin: Last thing you did before going to sleep last night?
Uhhh, things. 
Nymph: Last dream you remember?
I always default to the Naked Chris Evans dream.
Satyr: Last time you couldn’t stop laughing?
My sister fuckin told me about the time my dad asked my mom out, it was hilarious
HEROES: Experiences
Heracles: Have you ever had a dream come true?
Not really, I don’t really have dreams.
Theseus: What is your worst regret?
Repressed ._.
Perseus: Have you ever been arrested?
Almost! :D
Cadmus: Have you ever had your heart broken?
Hell yeah I have! >:D
Achilles: Have you ever had to be hospitalized?
Nah, I’m a lucky boy
Actaeon: Tell about a memory you wish to forget.
A web of lies and deceits he weaved around his friends, his loved ones, all to preserve his own pride. That fucking piece of shit. 
Bellerophon: Have you ever passed out?
Nah.
Agamemnon: What is an achievement you’re proud of?
I have literally just been wasting oxygen my entire life~
Oedipus: Have you ever been in love?
Maybe?
Jason: Have you ever travelled abroad? Where?
I’ve travelled to the Philippines with my mom when I was like, five or six. I spent have the trip in a fever haze :P
Atlanta: Have you ever stood up for someone else?
Yeah, I think? We never spoke again after that, so...
Hippolytus: Tell an experience you will never forget.
Alright, soo, in senior year of high school, I signed up for an elective science class right? It was fuckin’ forensic science, so yeah, I know a few CSI techniques, like, you ask me to dust somewhere for prints, I’ma fuck it up, but I know how it works.  But that year, the higher-level science classes had to do a fuckin presentation to the sophomores and shit, to encourage them to sign up for science classes even after they’d fulfilled their graduation reqs for science. 
Anyways, one of the courses the presentation would involve was Forensic Science. I signed up to be in the presentation group so I could ditch classes the whole day, and it was pretty hype. 
So, there were a bunch of science kids backstage, preparing little experiments and showcases to show to the audience; like, the chemistry kids had a small smokescreen, the AP Physics kids had something involving wind socks? And the fuckin Marine Bio kids had a fucking skull from a shark. I shit you not. 
And then there was us. Forensic fucking Science. So, our teacher, Ms. P., she was in charge of hosting the damn show. So, I guess she was so caught up in the planning for it that she forgot to suggest a showcasing for us. So when the presentation team for Forensic Science, by far the largest group of six, compared to the other’s average of two or four, talked to our teacher to ask what we should say and/or do, she replied “I don’t know, improvise?” 
So we improvise. Our routine got better throughout the day, but it would normally start like this: I say in my best creepy tone of voice “Hello everybody, we’re here to talk to you about murder,” and briefly go over what the rest of the people in my team would do, then they talk about the technical aspects and the activities, a little bit of what we learn, one guy makes a reference to pop culture, and then we finish it off with a shitty pun. Then we’d go backstage again and wait until the last presentation, Marine Bio, finished up their part, and go back onstage to answer any questions the audience might have about the classes. 
Now, we didn’t really have much visual aid, compared to the other sciences. The AP Chem kids wowed people with their home made smokescreen, the Physics kids did some kind of breathplay shit, and the Marine Bio guy let the audience pass the shark head around so they could get a better look at it.
The most riveting thing my group had was, apparently, me. Like, really. Standing next to the other forensic science kids, I was basically Abby from NCIS, meaning I stood the fuck out my dyed hair and actual Forensic Science class shirt I wore just for the occasion, and I behaved in the most weird/interesting manner I could manage. So naturally when we go back up on stage for the Q&A session, the one person who had questions about Forensic Science, directed his questions towards me. Now, that shouldn’t be a problem for someone who knew shit about the class.
The thing is, it was fuckin me. I didn’t know JACK SHIT. So I had to fuckin improvise. 
“What kind of cases do you get in Forensic Science?”
Fuck. Shit. We haven’t done any mock crime scenes yet. Fuck.
“Well, we uh... We get a huge variety of cases, scenarios, situations and the like, Ms.P. changes it up all the time. ...Uh, you feel me?”
Then someone else stepped in to save my dumb ass, and I hung my head and moped back to the group. Everyone finished up asking their questions, and we had to remain on stage while the audience filed out to leave. 
But then, the Marine Bio guy dashed up to the mic podium and worriedly said, “Yo wait, guys, where’s the shark head?” 
He never got the shark head back. 
So the Marine Bio guy’s freaking out, he jumps off the stage to look for the shark head, and the Ms. P. turns to me and says, in the most serious tone of voice, the funniest thing anyone hasever said to me: 
“Find the head.”
And after a few objections, I left to lead the Forensic Science team to find the head.
Since I’m a shitty leader, they didn’t listen to me, so I tried to profile the crowd on my own. 
So after several disastrous attempts at finding the shark head, a guy from the Forensic Science team, Don, says “Guys, I found the head.” 
Turns out one of the guy’s friends was the last one to hold the head, so he just snuck backstage and left it on the Marine Bio guy’s bag. 
MAGICAL ITEMS: Favorites  
Trident: Who are your favorite people?
My close-ass friends, like you
Lightning Bolt: What are your top three favorite movies?
NOT “The Lightning Thief.” 
1: Wreck-It Ralph
2: The Kingsman movies
3: Patch Adams
Sun Chariot: What is your favorite mythological creature?
I got nothing, sorry
Lyre: What are your top three favorite songs?
CAN’T CHOOSE
Caduceus: What is your favorite color?
Blue or black!!
Aegis: What is your favorite book or series?
Percy Jackson holds a special place in my heart.
Scythe: What is your favorite tv show?
Lucifer, on Fox
Bident: What is your favorite way to spend free time?
Video games, probably
Harpe: What are your top 3 favorite places?
1: Borders Barns & Noble Whatever fuckin bookstores we’ve got left
2: Somewhere quiet and dark and lonely. 
3: Where the food is
Cornucopia: What is your favorite place to eat?
...In my room?
Winged Sandals: What is your favorite thing to do when you hangout with your friends?
I dunno, I don’t really have friends to hang out with :P
Golden Fleece: What is your favorite animal?
Cats and dogs!!
PLACES: Goals and Wishes
Olympus: Describe your dream job.
Just fuckin chilling? I dunno. Something quiet, but not too boring. 
Tartarus: What’s a short term goal you hope to achieve?
Graduate college?
Underworld: Describe your dream vacation.
Staycation~
Styx: How would you like your life to look like in 10 years?
Stable job, reliable income, close friends and confidants. I hope to be able to properly comprehend and acknowledge my own emotions one day.
Athuna: If you could live anywhere in the world for the rest of your life, where would it be?
I think I’m good where I am.
Sparta: Do you have a bucket list? If so, what’s on it?
Not really.
Elysium: If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Mimicry of skills, abilities and powers.
Ogygia: Describe your dream husband/wife/life partner?
Top trait: Low standards
Troja: What is the craziest thing you wanna do before you die?
KNIFE FIGHT A BITCH IN A WAL-MART PARKING LOT
The Labyrinth: Have you ever died and came back to life as a vampire?
Yeah, totally.
Delphi: Are you currently doing anything to pursue your dreams?
I don’t have dreams -w-
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Jack Skellington -- Character Sheet
everybody's waiting for the next surprise / skeleton Jack might catch you in the back / and scream like a banshee / make you jump out of your skin / this is halloween, everybody scream
won't ya please make way for a very special guy / our man Jack is King of the Pumpkin patch / everyone hail to the Pumpkin King, now!
Archetype — The Hero Birthday — October 31, 1960 Zodiac Sign — Scorpio MBTI — ENFP Enneagram — 7, the enthusiast Temperament — Sanguine Hogwarts House — Slytherpuff Moral Alignment — Chaotic Good Primary Vice — Pride Primary Virtue — Charity Element — Air
[tw -- miscarriage mention, implied abuse (but v vague)]
Overview:
Mother — Eve (nee Meyer) Schildkraut (deceased) Father — Benjamin Schildkraut (deceased) Mother’s Occupation — homemaker Father’s Occupation — construction worker Family Finances — Poor (until Jack got rich.) Birth Order — Only child. Brothers —  None. Sisters — None. (Had a miscarried sister.) Other Close Family — Fern Bristlecape (second ex-wife) (FC: Sarah Michelle Gellar), Nemesis Hellsplat (first ex-wife) (FC: Katey Sagal), Hecuba Hellsplat (daughter, 32) (FC: Natalie Portman), Luna Bristlecape (daughter, 22) (FC: Emmy Rossum) Best Friend — None. Other Friends — None. They all dropped him when he fell out of favor, think about THAT. Enemies — None, tbh. Anti-Magick people probably. Pets — None. He should probably get a dog or something. Home Life During Childhood — Rough. His dad was a drinker and spent all their money, and he wouldn’t listen to his wife about needing to save any of it. Jack was always a...creative boy and his father saw it as emasculating, so he didn’t really tolerate Jack’s love of theatre. Which is why he moved out at such a young age (18). Once he had the money, he tried to convince his mom to move to LA with him, it didn’t work. Town or City Name(s) — Swynlake, England (born), LA, California, USA (where he’s lived most of his life.) What Did His or Her Bedroom Look Like — POSTERS. POSTERS EVERYWHERE. Jack spent the meager amount of money he did make as a young boy mowing lawns to go to the movies and to buy posters to decorate every surface of his room. Any Sports or Clubs — Drama club, secretly. Football, outwardly. Wasn’t actually half-bad but he got benched a lot because his heart just wasn’t in it. Also! Plays jazz piano. His mumma taught him. Favorite Toy or Game — Make-up. Dress-up. Dolls, so that he could act out his favorite scenes from movies. Spent a lot of time just--memorizing shit and monologuing to his mother while she cleaned the house. She called him her little parrot. Schooling — Went to Swynlake Primary and Secondary. No university. Favorite Subject — English and Drama. Popular or Loner — Popular. Definitely. Important Experiences or Events — Moving to LA! His first job! All his subsequent jobs! The birth of his daughters! The destruction of his career. Nationality — British Culture — LA (yes, that is a culture fight me.) Religion and beliefs — Jewish, but nonpracticing. Believes in hardwork.
Physical Appearance:
Face Claim —  Jeff Goldblum Complexion — Darker skin tone but still fair. Hair Colour — Salt’n’pepper, used to be black. Eye Colour — Hazel. Height — 6’4 Build — Skeletal Tattoos — None. Piercings — None. Common Hairstyle — Coiffed. Clothing Style — Eccentric, loves a good turtleneck. Mannerisms — Very Loud and wiggly. Is never sitting still for long. Likes to climb on furniture. Doesn’t sit in chairs properly. Usual Expression —
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Health:
Overall (do they get sick easily)? — Nah, he’s in good health. Physical Ailments — None. Neurological Conditions — None. Some depression? Allergies —  Probably seasonal. Grooming Habits — Pretty good, ofc. Has to keep in Tip Top shape, even if he no longer has stylists Sleeping Habits — Has a bad case of insomnia. Eating Habits — Eats well, he’s a vegan. Exercise Habits —  Exercises more or less regularly. Does yoga mostly. And like...cycling. Emotional Stability — Has a lot of shit going on underneath but pretty chill outwardly. Body Temperature — Runs a little cold actually. Always has cold af hands. Sociability — Super social! Though mostly for his own benefit. Addictions — None. Drug Use — Used to be heavier. Probably smokes weed, but also do we want a Jack high on the marijuana? Alcohol Use — Frequent but not abnormal.
Your Character’s Character:
Bad Habits — Talking over people, being self-centered, being insensitive. Good Habits — He tries !! and he’s very healthy aha Best Characteristic — He CARES, he’s just not great at showing it Worst Characteristic — Literally does not care. Worst Memory — Getting absolutely destroyed by all media outlets and falling from grace. Best Memory — The premiere of hemlock hill ofc! Proud of — His career. Embarrassed by — Not much, really, but deeply upset about his career being trashed. Driving Style — Erratic lmao Strong Points — He is a very good teacher, when he actually focuses properly. Temperament — Always good-natured! Unless you really piss him off, he can turn really cold and vicious almost without warning. Attitude — Happy-go-lucky, outwardly anyway. Weakness — Caring too much what other people think, while also not listening to anything people say when they give advice. Fears — becoming irrelevant. Phobias — None. Secrets — That he is Deeply Unhappy. Regrets — Lots of things, mostly not having a good relationship with his daughter, Hecuba, which is why he has a better one with Luna. Feels Vulnerable When — People drag up the shit that made him lose his career and fame. Pet Peeves — People not recognizing him or being purposefully obtuse. Conflicts — Wanting to continue to be famous v refusing to change. Motivation — To be Famous. Short Term Goals and Hopes — To be Famous again. Long Term Goals and Hopes — To be Famous again. Sexuality — Straight, but he can be convinced, probably has had dalliances with men. Exercise Routine  — Does yoga every morning and evening. Day or Night Person — Night owl, for sure. Introvert or Extrovert — EXTROVERT. Optimist or Pessimist — Optimist.
Likes and Styles:
Music — Jack can play the piano and was in a jazz band for a while, so he loves music, especially jazz! But, really, he can get into anything. He tries to stay #hip for his students. Books — His book, of course, you should read it. Also reads a lot of plays/scripts. Magazines — Any magazine that mentions him. Foods — He’s a vegan! So, vegan food. Loves a good tofu. Has to eat well to keep his svelte figure. Drinks — Tall, half-caff, soy latte at 120 degrees. (I have absolutely no idea what this means but I googled “complicated starbucks orders” and this is what came up.) Also, likes tea. The like one piece of British culture he retained. Animals — Jack is very fond of strange animals–like okapis or the maned wolf. Animals that are just truly bizarre looking. Bonus points if they are obnoxiously large like giraffes. Sports — Played football in secondary. Wasn’t that bad. Social Issues — Magick Rights! Also, considers himself a feminist. (He’s not a terrible ally...but he’s also not perfect by any means.) Favorite Saying — “Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.” ~ Meryl Streep Color — Jack is a big fan of black and white–a solid, classic combination that you can’t go wrong with. That’s not to say he doesn’t love color, because he ABSOLUTELY does. It is just that black and white is his favorite combination. Clothing — Loves to dress brightly and fashionably! Jewelry — Not a whole lot. Wears nice watches, probably some rings/necklaces. Websites — His website, which I should make lmao. TV Shows — Hemlock Hill. Movies — His movies, Greatest Want — To be famous. Greatest Need — To learn.
Where and How Does Your Character Live Now:
Home — A large, eccentric mansion on top of a hill. I like to think that it is across from Cruella’s house. It is, of course, called the Skellington Mansion. Household furnishings — An eclectic combination of modern with like the skeleton of a Victorian mansion, so like really ornate, heavy curtains--but a white leather sofa. Favorite Possession — His Emmys. Most Cherished Possession — Is this not the same thing - Jack Neighborhood — The Woods Married Before — Twice! Once to a sorceress-actress, once to a fairy-model. Significant Other Before — Lots of girlfriends probably (all Magicks). Children — Hecuba Hellsplat and Luna Bristlecape Relationship with Family — Estranged for the most part. He barely, if ever, speaks to his ex-wives. Talks with Hecuba very rarely. Has the best relationship with Luna. She’s his bb girl. Car — Some speedster probably, a nice fancy, flashy car. Career — Actor. Dream Career — Actor. Dream Life — He had his dream life. Cry. Love Life — More or less nonexistent. Talents or Skills — Excellent at memorization. A good parrot (can mimic mannerisms/speech patterns really well.) Can play the jazz piano! Intelligence Level — Quite high on certain things, absolutely clueless on others. There is not a lot of in between, really. Finances — Still wealthy af, he has like a successful 40 year career to live off of for the foreseeable future.
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