[hider=Adrien B. Cole-Johnson][CENTER][img]https://i.imgur.com/maSDWYS.png[/img] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj63lsjZBt8[/youtube][hider=Alternate Themesong][youtube]https://youtu.be/Yhf3k6PXPxA?si=9MBeGyzRHLdEr63J[/youtube][/hider][/CENTER] [i]"How you see the cracks is how you learn to hold the whole thing together.”[/i] [table][row][/row][row][cell] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/v2nrWGp.jpeg[/img] [sup]_______________________________________________[/sup] [sub][color=#9b1d25]Adrien Barnaby Cole-Johnson[/color] [color=#9b1d25]He/Him[/color] [b]|[/b] [color=#9b1d25]34[/color] [b]|[/b] [color=#9b1d25]African-American[/color] [b]|[/b] [color=#9b1d25]6'0ft[/color] [b]|[/b] [color=#9b1d25]190lb[/color] [sup]_______________________________________________[/sup] [color=#9b1d25]Seeking.[/color] [sup]_______________________________________________[/sup] [color=#9b1d25]Skills & Talents[/color][/sub] [i]“I see what others don’t, piece together what’s hidden, and move where most get lost.”[/i] [sup]___________________________________[/sup][/center][hider=] [sub] [color=#9b1d25][b]Keen Observation ⫻[/b][/color] Notices small details others often miss, helping him understand environments and people on a deeper level. [color=#9b1d25][b]Analytical Thinking ⫻[/b][/color] Skilled at identifying patterns and making connections between seemingly unrelated information. [color=#9b1d25][b]Urban Navigation ⫻[/b][/color] Familiar with city layouts and able to move efficiently through urban environments like Seattle and Portland. [color=#9b1d25][b]Problem Solving ⫻[/b][/color] Approaches challenges with calm, quiet reasoning, focusing on practical and strategic solutions. [color=#9b1d25][b]Social Perception ⫻[/b][/color] Reads people’s expressions and body language well, despite being socially reserved himself.[/sub][/hider] [/cell][cell][sub][b][color=#9b1d25] Appearance[/color][/b][/sub] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]"Like a ghost in borrowed flesh."[/i] [indent]Adrien stands about six feet tall with a lean, athletic build. His posture is upright but relaxed, giving the impression that he’s always aware of his surroundings without looking tense. His skin is deep-toned, his hair kept short and neat, and he wears clear-framed glasses that add an understated, intellectual edge. He moves with the controlled precision of someone careful about where he puts his weight, each gesture deliberate. This isn’t Adrien’s original body; he was switched into it by his counterpart during the Parallel Effect. While he’s adjusted enough to pass without notice, there’s a slight disconnect in the way he carries himself, as if his mind is still learning the subtleties of someone else’s muscle memory. There are small details that stand out if you’re paying attention—a faint scar by his eyebrow, the way his gaze lingers just long enough to make you wonder what he’s thinking. He dresses in muted layers—coats, open shirts, and fabrics that don’t draw attention but suggest he’s ready for any shift in weather or situation. The overall impression is one of reserve but watchfulness. He doesn’t give much away, and when he speaks, it’s usually in short, measured sentences. You get the sense that he notices more than he lets on, and that whatever he’s here for, it’s not entirely on the surface.[/indent] [/cell][/row][/table][sub][b] [color=#9b1d25]Psychology[/color][/b][/sub] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]"I'm just trying to fit in the cracks."[/i] [INDENT][color=#9b1d25][b]MAIN GOAL ⫻[/b][/color] Adrien was drifting through life like a ghost—disconnected, searching for meaning in a world that never quite made sense. Then, the Parallel Effect pulled him into something bigger: a hidden layer of reality woven with magic and mystery. Suddenly, the shadows he once ignored are alive, and the secrets buried beneath everyday life call to him with a raw, undeniable urgency. His goal now is to decode this strange new world—unravel its rules, its dangers, and its promise—so he can claim a place in it. He’s no longer just a lost soul; he’s someone who’s finally found a path, however dark and winding. To understand magic is to understand himself, and maybe for the first time, he has something worth fighting for. It’s not just survival anymore. It’s about belonging. [color=#9b1d25][b]PHILOSOPHY ⫻[/b][/color] Adrien sees life as complicated and full of hidden layers—like a scratched record that repeats the same parts, or cities like Seattle and Portland with their quiet corners and messy streets. Meaning isn’t apparent; it’s found in the small details and moments people usually miss. He believes truth is often unclear and buried under noise. Trust is fragile and complex to come by since most people hide behind masks. That’s why he keeps his circle small and holds tightly to a quiet sense of justice that guides him even when others don’t. He knows actions have consequences beyond what you see. Even small choices matter, and underneath the chaos, there’s some order—if you know where to look. [color=#9b1d25][b]SECRETS ⫻[/b][/color] Beneath his composed exterior, Adrien wrestles with a deep unease about his own identity—what remains of the man he was before the Parallel Effect, and what he’s becoming now. He hides moments of vulnerability, flashes of doubt that he rarely shares, even with himself. Some memories feel borrowed, like echoes of a life not quite his own, and a persistent fear that he might lose grip on what makes him truly himself. [color=#9b1d25][b]SEXUALITY ⫻[/b][/color] Adrien is bisexual, though he keeps his sexuality private. He approaches intimacy cautiously and is slow to trust, often guarding his feelings behind a calm, detached exterior. He craves connection but finds it hard to navigate, preferring subtle, quiet moments over overt expressions. His relationships tend to be rare, meaningful, and quietly intense, reflecting the same complexity that defines him. [color=#9b1d25][b]FEARS ⫻[/b][/color] The greatest fear beneath Adrien’s calm exterior is losing himself completely—being swallowed by a body and identity that were never originally his. He worries that the memories and sense of self from his past will slip away, leaving behind only a ghost drifting between realities, disconnected and hollow. This fear haunts him quietly but persistently, shaping much of how he navigates the world. On a more immediate level, Adrien fears vulnerability—the raw exposure that comes with letting others see beyond the careful walls he’s built around himself. He’s afraid that if someone truly understands him, they might reject or misunderstand the fractured, complicated person he is. This makes him hesitant to form deep, lasting bonds, even when he craves genuine connection. Lastly, there’s an underlying fear of failure: failing to find meaning or purpose in a fractured life, failing to protect those he cares about, or failing to navigate the dangers now lurking in the shadows. It’s a pressure he rarely admits but that weighs on him constantly. [color=#9b1d25][b]REPUTATION IN SHADOW ⫻[/b][/color] Adrien is mostly a quiet, unassuming presence. People notice him for his calm, measured way of moving through life, but few know what he’s thinking. He’s the kind of person who keeps to himself, reliable when called upon, but not one to draw attention. To those who pay close attention, there’s something just out of reach about him—a reserved, steady presence that’s hard to pin down and easy to respect, even if it makes others a little uneasy. [color=#9b1d25][b]FLAWS ⫻[/b][/color] Adrien tends to keep to himself and avoids deep social interactions, which often leads to isolation. His discomfort in social settings makes it hard for him to build meaningful relationships, sometimes leaving him feeling more alone than he wants to be. This withdrawal is partly driven by his fear of vulnerability, making him hesitant to open up even to those who might genuinely care. As a result, he can come across as cold or distant, pushing people away before they have a chance to get close. He struggles with self-doubt and a crisis of identity, especially after the Parallel Effect. Uncertainty about who he really is causes him to second-guess his decisions and hesitate when action is needed. This is compounded by his tendency to overthink, analyzing every detail and searching for hidden meanings, which traps him in his own head and prevents him from trusting his instincts or responding quickly in high-pressure situations. Adrien is slow to trust others, having learned that many people wear masks. This limits his ability to form alliances or rely on help when needed, and his self-reliance can become a weakness when cooperation is crucial. He also avoids conflict to maintain his fragile sense of control and peace, which can cause problems to fester or leave his true feelings suppressed, leading to internal tension. Emotional repression is another flaw; he bottles up his emotions out of fear that showing weakness will lead to rejection or misunderstanding. This often results in bouts of melancholy or emotional detachment that affect both his mental health and relationships. Despite being thrust into a chaotic new reality by the Parallel Effect, Adrien struggles to adapt quickly to sudden change. His preference for structure makes the unpredictable world of magic overwhelming and exhausting. He is reluctant to ask for help, being proud and private, and often takes on too much alone, which leads to burnout or weakness. Beneath his reserved nature lies a quiet stubbornness; once he commits to something, he is reluctant to change course even when new information suggests he should. This stubbornness can slow progress and complicate collaboration.[/INDENT] [sub][b][color=#9b1d25] Backstory[/color][/b][/sub] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]"One second I'm in Seattle, next second I'm chasing a voice."[/i] [indent]Adrien grew up in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Seattle, where the constant drizzle and evergreen trees created a world apart from the city’s bustling core. His family’s home was comfortable—typical for an upper-middle-class Seattle household—with big windows that framed gray skies and rain-soaked streets. Even as a kid, the rhythm of the weather seemed to match the rhythm of his thoughts: slow, steady, and sometimes a little distant. He never quite fit in with the crowd at school or in the neighborhood. While other kids played pickup games or discussed weekend plans, Adrien preferred to wander the quiet paths of Discovery Park or sit by the shores of Green Lake, headphones on, lost in music that felt like a soundtrack to his solitude. The city’s underground music scene, with its smoky clubs and intimate shows, was a secret world he followed from afar, admiring its rawness without fully immersing himself in it. His parents encouraged him to pursue something stable, but Adrien was drawn to the city’s cultural pulse differently. After college, he found work with one of Seattle’s museums—sometimes at the Seattle Art Museum downtown, sometimes helping set up exhibits at more petite galleries in Pioneer Square. The city’s rich mix of history and contemporary art was a familiar backdrop. His apartment was a modest space in Capitol Hill, tucked away on a quiet street but close enough to feel the heartbeat of the city. He spent evenings listening to records by artists who shaped the Trip Hop sound—Massive Attack, Tricky—letting the music fill the room as rain tapped against the windows. It was a life built on quiet observation and small routines, but one that felt authentic in its way. When the Parallel Effect struck, it didn’t just shift Adrien’s body—it ripped him away from everything familiar. One moment, he was in his apartment in Capitol Hill, wrapped in the steady Seattle rain; the next, he found himself in the heart of Portland, Maine, inside a sprawling chemical plant in a body that wasn't his. The air was thick with the acrid sting of burning chemicals and the distant roar of Mother Deep’s rampage echoing through the city. Disoriented and alarmed, Adrien was forced to confront a brutal new reality—one where the world he thought he understood was fracturing, and survival meant navigating chaos far beyond the quiet streets of Seattle... ... And he keeps hearing a woman's voice.[/indent] [sub][b] [color=#9b1d25]Abstraction[/color][/b][/sub] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]"Magic feels like a door cracking open — and I don’t know if I’m ready to walk through.”"[/i] [indent][color=#9b1d25][b]TYPE ⫻[/b][/color] Blind. [color=#9b1d25][b]ABSTRACTION ⫻[/b][/color] N/A. [color=#9b1d25][b]ABSTRACTION DESCRIPTION ⫻[/b][/color] N/A. [color=#9b1d25][b]LIMITS ⫻[/b][/color] N/A. [color=#9b1d25][b]WEAKNESSES ⫻[/b][/color] N/A. [/INDENT] [sup][b] [color=#9b1d25]Other[/color][/b][/sup] [sub][sup]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/sup][/sub] [i]“Maybe the shadows are where we find what we’ve been missing all along."[/i] [indent][/INDENT][/hider]