Azure Bubbles

Olympus Rising

All good, no rush at all! I work tomorrow afternoon so if it's not out before work I'll try for after

@ShankySpice

There we go. Posted. Let me know if I need to fix anything.

Olympus Rising

Tyler Hartley

Successor of Aphrodite | Loc: Tyler’s Room, Los Angeles, > San Francisco California USA | Tags: Azalea @ShankySpice

Tyler fixed himself up before answering the call of destiny.

He knew there were monsters, gods, Titans, and whatever else waiting for him apparently, and he had enough self-awareness to know that spending forty minutes getting ready would be a little much.

So, he spent twenty-five. For him, that was restraint.

By the time he left his apartment, Tyler had changed out of yesterday’s outfit, shoved a few things into an overnight bag, and sent a text to one of his friends who had called him the most.

Alive. Not ready to talk. Don’t be dramatic.

Then, because he knew that message would only make them more dramatic, he turned his phone on silent and dropped it into the cupholder.

The mirror sat on the passenger seat. Pink. Gold. Ornate. Fabulous. A lot like himself, actually… Tyler glanced at it as he pulled onto the road. “For the record, I still think this is terrible advice.”

The mirror said nothing. Of course it didn’t.

“Right. Great. Love the communication.”

He had considered flying. Briefly. But then figured he’d have to get through TSA, and that would be a pain in the ass.

So that was how Tyler Hartley ended up making the choice to take a road trip. He had no clue where he was going. Not a voice. Not a vision. Just a pull.

He hated it. He hated it more around hour two, when the traffic thinned and there was nothing to distract him except music, road signs, and the increasingly horrifying realization that he was actually doing this. Following divine intuition. Trusting his gut. Taking a goddess at her word. He laughed at the absurdity of it.

The pull sharpened the closer he got to San Francisco.

By the time he reached the city, Tyler was tired, irritated, and running on Starbucks. The streets felt unfamiliar, but the direction didn’t. Every turn seemed to happen before he had time to question it. Left here. Keep going. Not that street. This one. It was deeply annoying.

Eventually, the feeling led him to a flower shop.

Tyler sat in the car for a long moment, staring through the windshield.

“A flower shop,” he said flatly. He looked at the mirror. “Of course. You couldn’t have taken me to a boutique, or a gay bar, or something fun? Divine intuition drags me to a random flower shop.” The pull did not fade. If anything, it grew stronger.

Tyler got out of the car, mirror in hand, and immediately noticed that something was wrong. For one thing, there was water where water probably should not have been. For another, the remains of what looked like a very expensive fountain statue were smashed across the ground. And standing nearby was a red-haired woman holding a sickle like she was still deciding whether the day could possibly get worse.

Tyler stopped. He looked at the broken fountain. Then at the sickle. Then at the woman. “Okay,” he said slowly, raising one hand in what he hoped was a non-threatening gesture. “I’m going to guess you’re either one of the people I’m supposed to find, or San Francisco florists are much more intense than I was led to believe.” He glanced at the sickle again. “For everyone’s comfort, I’m really hoping it’s the first one.”

Then because Tyler is Tyler, and he cares about his outer appearance, he looked at his reflection in the mirror, and fixed up his hair with a comb he kept in his pocket. Priorities.

Olympus Rising

Will have a post out in the next few days, was waiting for Tyler to have time to show up if he wanted:)

@ShankySpice

I’m still planning to! But I was waiting for the next round.

Pokémon: Battles of the ascendant League

Okay, I had to look up Jubelife City because I completely forgot it even existed. Seeing as it has a Contest Hall, however... That's probably the first place Tide is going to stop. Do any of the other characters here enjoy beauty contests? Liam certainly seems the type

@Aisede

Absolutely

Guardians Of Earth (A Superhero RP)

Me three

Pokémon Dreams (Reboot)

Stella Gold

Profile

Name: Stella Gold
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Hometown: Rossaden, Eidda



Appearance: Stella stands at 5’10”, already taller than many young women her age, though that has never once stopped her from wearing heels whenever she feels like it. If anything, she enjoys the added height. Her skin is fair from a deliberate lack of sun exposure, as she insists too much sunlight is terrible for one’s complexion. She has a slender build, though still with a feminine figure, and she puts an obvious amount of effort into maintaining her appearance.

Her hair is silky, straight, and golden blond, falling all the way to her waist. She wears short, blunt-cut bangs that reach her eyebrows, and usually keeps her hair neat with some sort of headband, ribbon, clip, or other fashionable accessory. Her eyes are almond-shaped and a pale shade of blue. She wears as much makeup as she thinks is necessary, usually favoring pink eyeshadow, lipstick, and a subtle amount of blush. Her nails are always perfectly manicured and painted gold.

Stella’s wardrobe can best be described as very girly, very expensive, and very intentional. She favors pastels and bright colors, especially pink, and has little patience for low-quality clothing. Many of her outfits are either designer-made or made by Stella herself using expensive materials. Her usual outfit consists of a short-sleeved pink blouse, a frilly knee-length skirt in a darker shade of pink, and sensible pink flats decorated with small bows. She accessorizes with real gold and pink jewelry, including hanging gold earrings, a fancy gold necklace, gold bracelets around her right wrist, and a pink diamond ring set in a gold band. She also carries a pink designer handbag for her belongings.

Personality: Stella is proud, confident, strong-willed, and very aware of her own value. Raised among Rossaden’s elite, she has expensive tastes, high standards, and very little hesitation about saying exactly what she thinks. Unfortunately, what she thinks is not always polite. She can come across as arrogant, condescending, and spoiled, often overestimating herself while underestimating others. If something fails to meet her standards, she is rarely quiet about it.

She usually presents herself as serious, proper, and refined, with no tolerance for what she considers low-class behavior. To some extent, this is an act. Stella does know how to have fun when the circumstances are right, though she prefers her fun clean, stylish, and preferably not involving mud. She despises dirt, ugliness, creepy-crawly Bug-types, camping, hard labor, sports, and anything else that threatens to ruin her image. If forced into such situations, she will complain loudly and with impressive vocabulary.

Looks and presentation matter greatly to Stella. She values beauty and cuteness in clothes, people, surroundings, and Pokémon. Those who do not meet her expectations may be avoided, criticized, subjected to unwanted makeover advice, or treated rather cruelly depending on her mood. However, Stella does have a kinder side, even if it is buried beneath several layers of pride, polish, and pink diamonds. When she likes someone, especially someone younger or someone she finds genuinely cute, she can be friendly, generous, protective, and almost sisterly.

Despite her spoiled upbringing, Stella is not stupid. She is academically capable, business-minded, and more strategic than many people expect. Her father taught her how to think like a businessperson, and she has a good eye for opportunity, presentation, and long-term value. She also enjoys Pokémon battles and takes pride in proving that cute, beautiful, and elegant Pokémon can still be strong.

Backstory: Stella Gold was born in Rossaden, one of Eidda’s wealthiest cities and a place known for its elite families, artistic culture, and prestigious academy. She is the only child of Carlyle Gold, the CEO of Orion Industries, and her mother is also an executive within the company. With both parents constantly busy, Stella spent much of her childhood surrounded by tutors, caretakers, hired help, expensive gifts, and formal events rather than ordinary family time.

Feeling guilty for their absences, her parents spoiled her shamelessly. If Stella wanted a toy, she got a private shopping trip. If she wanted the latest piece of technology, she received a custom model before most people could buy one. If she wanted beautiful clothes, jewelry, or accessories, there was rarely a reason to say no. When she decided she wanted a pony, her parents did not simply buy her riding lessons or a toy. They arranged for her to receive Fantasia, a beautiful Galarian Ponyta, along with private riding instruction and caretakers to help look after her. Fantasia quickly became one of Stella’s most treasured companions, not merely because she was rare and beautiful, but because she was one of the few constants in a childhood where her parents were often absent. Predictably, this gave Stella both expensive tastes and a superiority complex. She grew used to getting what she wanted and being treated as someone important.

For much of her early life, Stella was homeschooled by private tutors selected by her parents. She was taught etiquette, academics, business fundamentals, and the skills expected of a young lady from a powerful family. At thirteen, she was enrolled in Rossaden’s elite academy, where she performed extremely well academically. Unfortunately, her condescending attitude made it difficult for her to form genuine friendships. Many students either avoided her or stayed close only because of her money and status. Stella acts as though this does not bother her, but deep down, it does.

Now that she has completed her schooling, Stella intends to eventually attend university and pursue her own career. She wants to become a fashion designer and an influential figure in the fashion industry, preferably without being dismissed as merely Carlyle Gold’s spoiled daughter. Before that, however, she wants to travel Eidda, gather inspiration, capture cute and beautiful Pokémon, and prove herself as a capable trainer.

Professor Camphor’s job posting caught Stella’s attention because of the strange influx of foreign Pokémon in Eidda. To Stella, foreign Pokémon mean rare patterns, unusual colors, new design inspiration, valuable connections, and the opportunity to build a reputation of her own. Her parents agreed to let her take the job, but only under the condition that she follow the program’s rules and begin with the same official stipend as every other trainer.

Stella considers this deeply unfair.

Still, she accepted. With her starter Fantasia at her side, Stella has set out to assist Professor Camphor, document foreign Pokémon, and prove that she can succeed without relying entirely on her family’s wealth. She fully intends to remain beautiful, clean, and properly dressed while doing so.

Whether Eidda intends to cooperate is another matter.

Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other: Stella knows how to sew, stitch, knit, and crochet, and she often designs or alters her own clothing. She has an excellent eye for fabric, color, silhouettes, and accessories, and she keeps sketches of outfits and Pokémon-inspired designs. Her long-term dream is to become a fashion designer with her own successful brand.

She is also fond of video games and owns an extensive collection at home. She dislikes sports games and overly violent shooters, but she enjoys cute games, fantasy games, fashion games, and even some fighting games. She travels with a portable game system, though she insists this is perfectly normal and not at all childish.

Stella is very strategic in battle and enjoys proving that beautiful Pokémon should not be underestimated. She is especially interested in battling with Pokémon that are cute, graceful, elegant, or visually impressive.

These days, Stella is far too tall to comfortably ride Fantasia, something she is annoyed about, but she still dotes on Fantasia as much as ever. Stella looks forward to the day Fantasia evolves into a Galarian Rapidash, not only because of her beauty and strength, but because it would allow the two of them to ride together again.

Favorite Kind of Pokémon: Stella prefers Pokémon that are cute, beautiful, elegant, graceful, fashionable, or otherwise aesthetically pleasing.

She dislikes ugly, dirty, brutish, or creepy Pokémon, especially Bug-types like Pinsir, Ariados, and Scolipede. However, she does make exceptions for pretty or cute Bug-types such as Vivillon or Ribombee.

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Inventory

Pokédollars: 1000p

Items:

• 1x Potion
• Sewing Kit
• Nintendo Switch 2 and a selection of games
• Sketchbook and pencils

Fantasia

Species: Galarian Ponyta
Type: Psychic
Gender: Female
Appearance: Fantasia is an exceptionally well-groomed Galarian Ponyta with a soft, lustrous coat and a pastel mane and tail that Stella brushes with obsessive care. Her mane has a naturally silky texture, and Stella often decorates it with tasteful ribbons, bows, or small accessories when appropriate. Fantasia is kept as clean and elegant as possible, though travel has already begun to test Stella’s patience on that front.

Level: 5
Moves: Tackle, Growl, Tail Whip, Morning Sun (Egg Move)
Ability: Pastel Veil
Held Item: None

Personality | Nature: Gentle

Fantasia is sweet, affectionate, and sensitive to the emotions of others. She is much softer than Stella, often responding to tension with concern rather than pride. While Stella can be sharp-tongued and demanding, Fantasia is patient, soothing, and quietly supportive. She often acts as a calming presence when Stella becomes upset, dramatic, or offended by the horrors of ordinary travel.

Quirks/Talents/Aspirations/Other: Fantasia enjoys grooming, praise, soft brushes, clean blankets, floral scents, and having her mane decorated. She is not vain in the same way Stella is, but she does enjoy being fussed over and admired. Though gentle, Fantasia is not helpless. She can be surprisingly brave when Stella is threatened or distressed.

Stella adores Fantasia and considers her the ideal partner: beautiful, rare, elegant, and full of potential. She hopes to one day see Fantasia evolve into a magnificent Galarian Rapidash, proving to everyone that beauty and strength belong together.

Fantasia was originally gifted to Stella by her parents when Stella was younger and decided she wanted a pony. In typical Gold family fashion, this did not mean a toy or a riding school membership, but an actual Galarian Ponyta. Because of this, Fantasia has been with Stella for years and knows her better than most people do.

Intriguingly's

I’m ok.

I was also the last one to post so. It’s not my fault this time. :P

Pokémon: Battles of the ascendant League

I don’t really have a set plan for Liam either. Mostly just be cute, and learn to be less naive.

Pokémon Dreams (Reboot)

oh man i didn't even consider typing, or I woulda picked something else...Welp, too late now :V don' matter anyway

@Floofenstein

She has an Azuril, a mon Stella would love.

Golden Age

Golden Boy

Archetype(s) - Captain America-ish.

Name - Samuel “Sam” Bright

Alias - Golden Boy

Age - 24

Powers/Skills/Equipment -
Sam’s body was enhanced through an experimental super-soldier program, giving him strength, durability, stamina, reflexes, and recovery far beyond an ordinary man. He can lift vehicles, tear through reinforced doors, leap great distances, shield people from explosions, and keep fighting long after most men would have collapsed.

The same experiment also caused Sam’s body to produce a strange golden radiance. Government scientists call it photonic discharge. In simpler terms, Sam glows when he exerts himself. With practice, he has learned to control that light in a few limited ways. He can brighten his aura to act as a beacon in smoke or darkness, shine golden light from his hands like a flashlight, release sudden blinding flashes, and channel radiant force into his punches.

These effects are powerful, but simple and physical rather than mystical. He cannot create hard-light constructs, turn invisible, heal people, or fire endless energy beams.

Before becoming Golden Boy, Sam had experience with farm labor, horseback riding, basic mechanics, stage fighting, stunt work, boxing, and screen acting. Since becoming a hero, he has received additional training in rescue work, military coordination, public appearances, and hand-to-hand combat. When working with the military, he usually carries a compact field radio. Other than that, he mostly relies on himself.

Weaknesses -
Sam is powerful, but he is not invincible. Heavy artillery, sustained gunfire from high-caliber weapons, poison gas, electricity, explosives, and specially designed armor-piercing weapons can injure or overwhelm him. His radiant abilities are also tied to stamina and emotional control. If he overuses them, he can be left exhausted, disoriented, and temporarily light-sensitive.

His public image is another vulnerability. Golden Boy has been carefully sold to the American public as the perfect symbol of American masculinity. Reporters, military officials, studio executives, and government handlers all have an interest in keeping that image intact. Sam is also a gay man in 1938, which makes exposure dangerous. If the wrong person learned the truth, it could be used for blackmail, scandal, or worse.

Personality - Charming, earnest, ambitious, guarded, compassionate.

Experience -
Sam has been active as Golden Boy for a little over a year. His rise was meteoric, and very carefully managed. He is not one of the oldest heroes on the scene, nor is he as powerful or established as the Golden Guardian, but he has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces in the country.



Appearance -
Sam is tall, broad-shouldered, and classically handsome, with the kind of face that photographs almost annoyingly well. He has golden blond hair, bright blue eyes, a strong build, and a warm smile that can look completely sincere even when he is using it to hide discomfort. He is equal parts farm boy, movie star, and recruitment poster.

As Golden Boy, Sam wears a fitted deep blue uniform with gold accents, reinforced gloves, tall boots, a golden sunburst emblem across his chest, and a belt with a matching sunburst emblem as a buckle. A short gold cape gives the costume a dramatic, old-fashioned heroic silhouette without getting in the way during combat. When he uses his powers, a faint golden glow shines under his skin and around his body, growing brighter with effort.

BRIEF Bio -
Samuel Bright was born and raised on a farm, where he learned the value of hard work, quiet endurance, and keeping certain things to himself. He was strong, handsome, and restless from a young age. He was drawn less to the life expected of him and more to the fantasy of the silver screen. Sam wanted to be an actor. He wanted lights, cameras, applause, and the chance to become someone larger than life.

So he left home for Hollywood.

At first, Hollywood gave him very little. Sam worked as an extra, stunt double, background character, and sometimes just a pretty face in a crowd. He had the look people wanted, but not the connections to make much of it. Still, he kept trying. He learned how to smile on cue, how to stand where the light hit best, and how to look charming even when he wasn’t feeling it.

Somewhere along the way, he got noticed by people who were not casting for a film.

Sam was approached for what he was told would be a patriotic opportunity: a government-backed physical excellence program with ties to the studios and national defense. The details were vague, and the promises were tempting. It was supposed to be a chance to serve his country, impress important men, and maybe finally get his break.

Instead, Sam was “volunteered” into an experimental super-soldier program.

The process nearly killed him. It involved injections, radiation, electrical stimulation, physical trials, and enough secrecy that Sam still does not know the full truth of what was done to him. When he survived, he emerged stronger, tougher, faster, and changed. Under strain, his body shone with golden light.

The government saw a weapon. Hollywood saw a star. Together, they created Golden Boy.

Now Sam Bright is one of America’s brightest young heroes, a symbol of wholesome courage and patriotic strength. He appears in newsreels, newspapers, posters, patriotic shorts, staged photographs, public-service reels, and serial adventures built around Golden Boy. He technically still works in film, though not in the way he once hoped. He basically plays Golden Boy all the time. He still wants to be taken seriously as an actor, but the studios would much rather sell him as a living symbol. Mothers adore him. Soldiers cheer for him. Reporters ask when he plans to settle down with a nice girl. The public sees exactly what it has been taught to see: the perfect American hero.

Sam knows better.

He does believe in helping people. He does believe in fighting fascists, protecting the vulnerable, and standing against cruelty. But he also knows Golden Boy is a performance. He was turned into a symbol of ideal manhood, and many of the people cheering his name would reject the man under the gold and blue if they knew the truth.

With Nazi spies and superhumans targeting the Atlantic coast, Sam has answered the call. But as the war draws closer, he has to decide whether he is fighting for America as it is, or America as it ought to be.

Potential Storylines -

* The Poster Boy Problem: Sam struggles with being used as propaganda by the same government and Hollywood machine that created Golden Boy. Studio executives and government handlers keep trying to shape his image through interviews, photo opportunities, publicity appearances, and possible fake romances.
* In the Guardian’s Shadow: Golden Guardian is the established legend. Sam is the newer, younger, more marketable hero constantly compared to him. Sam admires him, but resents being measured against an impossible standard.
* Blackmail Material: Someone uncovers evidence of Sam’s sexuality or his past in Hollywood and tries to use it against him.
* The Laughing Skull: Sam is forced to confront violence and hatred within America itself, especially when the Skull targets minorities and vulnerable communities that authorities have failed to protect.
* A Love Worth Hiding: Sam develops, or already has, feelings for another man. Drama ensues.

Additional Notes -
Sam is closeted publicly, but he knows he is gay, and he is not ashamed of it. But he stays closeted because he knows exactly how people would react if the truth came out.