[CENTER][h1][color=FED66C][b]A P O L L O[/b][/color][/h1][hr][h3][sup][sup][color=silver]A R C H I M E D E S    'A R C H I E'   B L A C K    [color=FED66C]◼[/color]   F E B R U A R Y  1 8,  2002   ( 16 )   [color=FED66C]◼[/color]   M A L E   [color=FED66C]◼[/color]   H E T E R O S E X U A L[/color][/sup][/sup][/h3][sup][color=FED66C]"Ain't nobody like me, 'cept me."[/color][/sup]
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[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ A P P E A R A N C E:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=FED66C]"Don't touch my hair..."[/color][/sup][/CENTER][indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//STATS:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ HEIGHT |[/COLOR][/B] [i]5'-11"[/i]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ WEIGHT |[/COLOR][/B] [i]151 lbs[/i]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ BUILD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Slim[/i]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ HAIR COLOR |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Dirty Blonde[/i]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ EYE COLOR |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Blue-Green[/i]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ ETHNICITY |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Caucasian[/i]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ SEXUALITY |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Hetero[/i][/indent]
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[b][color=CADETBLUE]//DESCRIPTION:[/color][/b]
[indent][i]Lean, windswept and brooding are probably the three best words to describe Archie. His hair is almost always a mess. Rarely brushed but always seems to stay in the same position: hastily and repeatedly combed to one side and held together by various knots of matted strands caused either by excess rain or sweat. Despite this, Archie prides himself on his wayward mane. Vehemently refusing to let anyone touch it unless by his barber. And only then he merely gets his split-ends removed and a slight trim every 7 weeks or so. Sometimes he opts to wear hats that go with his chosen attire for that day but more-so because his hair is more out of control than usual.

Speaking of clothing, his style is very much that of a skater dude. Usually loose-fitting tees with slim-fit chinos and a pair of Vans. His colour palette doesn't often stray very far from blacks, greys and other darker shades. Though he may also throw in the odd white or an obnoxious neon colour to really accentuate certain looks that he tends to go for. Since moving to Crestwood Hollow, Archie has begun experimenting with various Techwear pieces to add to his existing style, mostly the baggy pants that taper in towards the ankle, often adorned with several loose-hanging straps, chains and littered with unnecessary zippers or pockets.

His figure is very typical of someone who skates. As previously mentioned, Archie is quite lean. He has an impressively low body-fat percentage but also lacks any serious muscle. Despite this, Archie is very defined with what he does have. Skating most days a week has granted him that much.[/i][/indent][/indent]

[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ B I O G R A P H Y:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=FED66C]"My life is dope and I do dope things."[/color][/sup]
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[indent][indent][i]Born and raised in Jericho, New York by both parents, Thaddeus and Melisandre, alongside his sister two years his junior named Celestia. Thaddeus worked as a high-profile lawyer who made a name for himself during the 90's through several successful prosecution cases against those deemed to be Hyperhuman in professional sports leagues throughout the state. His mother was able to live semi-retired due his father's salary but invested a lot of time into a non-profit organisation for impoverished kids living within the state of New York.

An avid skateboarder from a very young age, Archie soon discovered his talent for the sport at the local skate park. It wasn't long before he was dominating the local competitions. Due to his father's status and considerable influence at the time, Archie was able to end up skating in the right circles that allowed him to secure a sponsorship deal with a relatively new skateboarding brand 'Alltimers' in 2015. He thrived under them, quickly increasing his skill and even gaining a minor following via the many videos posted on his Instagram. He began travelling to other states in order to enter competitions to increase his renown and prove to his brand that he was worth sponsoring as a fully-professional skateboarder.

Two days after his 16th birthday, however, his quaint family life was rocked by the revelation that his mother's charity for the poverty-stricken children of New York was actually an organisation to assist young teens who had been prejudiced against for their possession of the Hype-Gene. This eventually resulted in the positive identification of his mother as a Hyperhuman, leading to a massive PR nightmare for his father and Archie being inevitably dropped from his sponsorship, due to him being suspected as a Hyperhuman. 

Once the figurative dust had settled, Archie's father filed for a divorce, which his mother granted without any resistance. It was only when he filed for custody of both children, did she fight back, leading to a brief, publicized legal battle between them. The outcome of which resulted in Archie choosing to live with his father, whilst Celestia chose their mother. Shortly afterwards, his parents agreed to sell the family home in a 50-50 split, where his father, Thaddeus, then decided they would move north to New Hampshire and the quaint coastal city of Crestwood Hollow.

Since moving into his new home, Archie has mostly tried keeping to himself. He doesn't skate half as much as he used to, except as a way of traversing around the city and the odd session at the skatepark. With the manifestation of his Hype-Gene, Archie has become more reclusive than usual and less receptive to others, though mostly towards his father, who he is terrified of finding out. His sister, Celestia, has attempted to make contact in recent months but he has declined every time so far.[/i][/indent][/indent]

[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ A B I L I T I E S / S K I L L S:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=FED66C]"The brightest light usually casts the darkest shadow."[/color][/sup]
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[indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//ABILITIES:[/color][/b]
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[b][color=CADETBLUE]//SKILLS:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ ATHLETIC |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Spending most of his life at a skate park has proven both beneficial and detrimental for Archie in terms of his health. Oftentimes he'll embark on all-day skate sessions that test his strength, stamina and durability. And whilst he has built up the cardio, flexibility and dexterity to perform feats and tricks most others can't, Archie has also suffered more than his fair share of broken bones and torn ligaments, which can be seen as a good thing in that he has also built-up somewhat of a resistance towards pain.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ QUICK-WITTED |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Archie has always come across as charismatic, though his wicked-fast wit definitely shines through the most at times. Despite his looks, he is vastly more intelligent than he may initially seem, thanks to his father's private tuition growing up. As such, he uses his smarts to perform well in social situations as well as curricular ones. Although, with the recent trouble surrounding his family situation, Archie's normally bright spark seems to have dimmed a little as a result.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ RESOLUTE |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Once Archie has made up his mind, he almost always sees something through to the end. Cultivated from his years of failure at learning how to become a professional skateboarder, Archie has developed a do-or-die attitude towards most things. This has allowed him to differentiate between right and wrong, he never seems to falter when faced with a tough decision, he merely reaffirms his beliefs on the subject and proceeds to follow them through.[/i][/indent]

[b][color=CADETBLUE]//LIMITATIONS:[/color][/b]
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[b][color=CADETBLUE]//WEAKNESSES:[/color][/b]
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[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ N O T E S:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR]
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[indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//SUPPORTING CAST:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ ALLIES[/COLOR][/B]
[hider][indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]TBA |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i][/i][/indent][/hider]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ FAMILY[/COLOR][/B]
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[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]THADDEUS 'TEDDY' BLACK |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i]Archie's father and currently employed as a legal consultant for several New York-based sports franchises with regards to Hyperhuman tests and regulations. He works mostly from home, although he frequently travels to New York several times a month for meetings and such. Ever since his divorce, Thaddeus has closed himself off from his son emotionally, despite Archie choosing to live with him over his mother. Their relationship is starting to grow tenuous.[/i][/indent]

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[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]MELISANDRE REYNOLDS |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i]Growing up, Archie and his mother were naturally very close. She was always extremely supportive of him and his passion for skateboarding, even if she did worry for his well-being on more than a few occasions. With her recently being exposed as a Hyperhuman to the rest of the world, alongside her charity being a complete lie, Archie feels betrayed by his mother. Especially considering her actions were directly responsible for the loss of his sponsorship and the crushing of his dream. They haven't spoken since his father filed for a divorce.[/i][/indent]

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[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]CELESTIA BLACK |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i]Archie loves his younger sister dearly and would always do anything to protect her. Like most other siblings, they'd have their arguments but Archie was always the one to apologise first and attempt to cheer her up. As they both grew older she would make sure to attend every one of his competitions, despite not being into skateboarding much herself. Archie was devastated with Celestia's choice during their parent's custody battle. Celestia has tried to reach out since on numerous occasions since then but Archie can't quite bring himself to face her just yet.[/i][/indent][/hider]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ FRIENDS[/COLOR][/B]
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[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]CARA MEADOWS |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i]A bright, young girl who just so happens to have a passion for skateboarding like Archie. She also follows him on Instagram and was an avid fan of his from before his sponsorship deal. Cara is practically head-over-heels for Archie, a fact that she made known when he first moved to Crestwood and showed up at the local Skate Park. Despite making her feelings known, Archie turned her down seeing as he'd just barely moved into the area. That hasn't dampened her efforts, however, as she often invites him to go skating after obtaining his number through sheer persistence. Although he is slightly freaked out by her fangirling, Archie appreciates her good heart and considers her his only friend in this new city.[/i][/indent][/hider]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ ENEMIES[/COLOR][/B]
[hider][indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]TBA |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i][/i][/indent][/hider]

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[b][color=CADETBLUE]//STOMPING GROUNDS[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ THE HOLLOWS |[/COLOR][/B] [i]The Crestwood Hollow Skate Park as it is officially known. Although the majority of those who skate there simply call it 'The Hollows.' Situated in the North-East side of the city, the Hollows acts as the central hub for Crestwood's skater scene, including the BMX scene as well. Despite being in what's considered a rougher part of town, the Hollows doesn't normally see much trouble, especially since the kids who hang around there simply either skate or BMX and are generally not interested in the delinquency that occurs in the other northern boroughs. The park itself is actually fairly large with several elements to skate on including: Two Bowls, a Half-Pipe, a stair set, rails and funboxes. With the scene being populated by skaters from both sides of town, the park itself stays generally well maintained, thanks to the donations of some of the wealthier parents whose kids choose to skate there.

Even though Archie hasn't thought about skating much since his parent's divorce, he still ventures down to the park to skate from time to time, at least once a week. Most of the time, he skates alone with his headphones in so as not to be disturbed. This doesn't stop those who recognize him from attempting to catch his attention or record a video of him for Instagram. Sometimes he won't even bother to skate, opting to watch others as he mulls over his family's situation.[/i][/indent]

[b][color=CADETBLUE]//PARAPHERNALIA[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ SKATEBOARD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]A 100% maple, classic Zoo York Midnight deck, with 8.25" trucks and 54mm black Zoo York wheels. Well worn from years of use, Archie switched back to this board after he snapped his Alltimers board due to being dropped from the brand. Where he goes, so does the board. Oftentimes with him riding it to wherever he is going. When he's not riding it, Archie keeps it stowed poking out of the top of his rucksack.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ 2x RECHARGEABLE LED FLASHLIGHT |[/COLOR][/B] [i]REDACTED[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ CIGARETTES |[/COLOR][/B] [i]With all that's happened in his family life recently, Archie's previously minor smoking habit has evolved into a full-time thing. As such, he carries a pack on him wherever he goes. Despite being under the legal age to purchase tobacco, Archie quickly managed to find a source for his growing addiction at the Hollows - some random kid a few years older than himself. Seeing that he's only recently begun smoking seriously, Archie doesn't have a preferred brand and will often buy whatever is on offer at the time.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ PLASMA LIGHTER |[/COLOR][/B] [i]A present from Cara, though he's pretty sure she stole it from her step-dad. He keeps it on him at all times, right next to his pack of smokes. Sometimes he can be seen fiddling with it, clicking it on and off repeatedly which often runs the battery down pretty quick.[/i][/indent][/indent]