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@The Man Emperor My bad, I was going through the character tab and you hadn't moved it over there yet. I didn't think to count the characters.

@Aeolian Awesome! And really well made sheet.

@udonoodles So it might even be that Marco, Billy and Oleander actually hung out a lot as a group(depending on what udonoodles writes about Oleander). I feel like it would have been almost like a love triangle, where nobody was willing to actually make a move.

Like a romantic Mexican standoff.

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Here's a relationship chart. If I've misread your character, or forget them, give me a shout and we can fix it together.

Relationships

Obviously these are all just first thoughts and suggestions, I'd love to hear what you think as well, since of course you know your own characters better.

@nodogs
Jack: Billy would have been insistent on staying in her ever shifting circle of friends. I'll leave it to you how she took that.

@banjoanjo
Sara: Freshman year, Billy for his part is still transitioning from church going band geek to goof-off theater kid. They were dropped off at the mall by their respective parents(maybe her brother was secretly tasked with keeping an eye on them, under the guise of hanging out with his own friends). There just wasn't any chemistry, maybe this is when Sara started to realize she wasn't into guys.

Billy's parents asked "what happened to that nice Sara girl?" for years after.

@Salsa Verde
Mier: Billy would be decent to him, but probably didn't have a lot of interest or common ground to form any real friendship

@Prisk
Natalie: Billy was well liked, but in high school that's not the same as popular, and for the most part they didn't really move in the same circles. They did, however, follow each other on Instagram, and actually still do(though, for his part Billy is only vaguely aware of the fact).

@Benzaiten
Melanie: Billy and Melanie seem to be pretty self involved, but in very different ways. I think they likely had very little to do with each other, though Billy probably attended exactly one(1) dungeons and dragons club session.

@Aeolian
Oleander: I think Billy would have taken kind of a shine to him, but probably expressed it through a lot of teasing and good natured jokes. If Oleander put up with this long enough, Billy probably would advance to openly flirting in senior year(when Billy at least was out as pan at school).

@udonoodles
Marco: If you allow, I can see Billy being one of Marco's few close friends, at least until Marco started to kind of drop off. Unfortunately, Billy probably didn't keep up with him as well as a friend should(granted, senior year and after graduation he definitely had his own drama going on).
I can see a friendly rivalry through underclass years, them being two of the school's biggest musical talents.

@Laertes
Dante: Is there any chance he was in Billy's high school band?

@Rockette
Samuel: I think at the very least they would have shared cigarettes, but Billy is relentless when trying to be friends with someone. You can tell me how Sam felt about that.

@The Man Emperor
Trystan: I don't think Billy likes him very much, but more than anything he would just stay out of his way.

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I do intend to make a relation sheet, I think it's helpful.

Unless you say otherwise, if you're from the original, I'll just copy my old one for it.

It will probably be a while before I get them done. Later tonight or maybe tomorrow.

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No worries, you were just looking out for me.

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I actually did, but I'm also from the original thread, and salsa just confirmed that we can post it directly.

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wowwww so my presence precipitates drama does it?

@nodogs

I reckon that's up to you.

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William Bishop

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▼ PERSONAL DETAILS ► Age - Twenty-Five ► Gender - Male(Cis) ► Sexuality - Pansexual ► Nickname - Billy ► Occupation - Goddamned Rockstar ► Qualifications - High school diploma. He can play the guitar, piano, and cello. Does that count? ► Residence - Seattle, Washington ▼ PHYSICALITY ► Scars - A dog bite right on his butt, from mooning the neighbor's yorkie. ► Tattoos - Oddly enough, none ► Piercings - None ► Style - His clothes tend on the expensive side, even when they don't look it, and he usually dresses in layers, to allow for multiple pieces in any given "look." During the day, sunglasses are ever present. Most outfits are form-fitting, skinny jeans are common. Likes various colored v-necks, or else button down shirts with crowded, busy patterns(flowers and plants are common, but so are occult symbols or text). ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

LIFE AT RITMAN A middle school band geek, Billy had to defy his parents pretty hard to drop the cello. He compromised by joining the musical theater program. He was already in the choir at church, so he had a good voice, which only improved under the vocal coaching he received at Ritman. By sophomore year, he was already an ever present star of shows the school put on. Billy found that he liked the spotlight, and wanted to take it with him. He became sort of a class clown, though his jests were typically good natured. He wasn't the highest performer academically, but he was well liked. Billy was friendly, and had the odd quirk of remembering everyone's name, regardless of how often he interacted with them. He was the sort to drag more introverted people into the center of attention, thinking they would want to be there too(even when he was wrong). PSYCHE Billy is the sort of person who can charm even as he annoys; he makes it endearing. He considers himself larger than life, and sometimes even manages to fit that description. A gregarious person by nature, he likes, and tends to be liked by, crowds, particularly those of the drunk variety. He is a people-pleaser, and though this often leads to altruism and even true compassion, the root of that desire is in the quest for attention. He has an addictive personality, and likes to share his vices. He can be a bad influence, but he's usually generous, and if you stick by him, he won't let you down. Billy's current persona is the logical evolution of who he was in high school, the most surprising part of him is how successful he managed to become. ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

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POWER Kinetic Theft. Billy absorbs the kinetic energy of anything(and everything) that touches him. The energy is stored, and can be released at will from his body. There isn’t a specific limit on how much energy he can store or release, but there is on how much he can absorb at a time. ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

- ▼ STRENGTHS ►He is extremely resistant to anything based on kinetic energy. ► The energy he emits can become quite powerful, depending on how much he has absorbed. ► He is always absorbing energy passively, so he will never run completely out. ▼ WEAKNESSES ►Billy creates an enormous drag on any vehicle that tries to carry him as his power sucks up the force of acceleration. ► He cannot turn the power off, and no longer feels touch or pressure from most sources. ► He can't play guitar normally anymore. His power absorbs the vibration of any string he has his fingers on. ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

Billy facts

I said metal in the interest check, but it's a pop punk band he's in. The band is called Still Life Gospel.

They are known for frequent use of subversive religious imagery. They recently made the rounds in social media because fans jokingly called their most recent album "Godsend" a Christian rock album, and way too many parents believed them and bought it for their kids.

Godsend is their first platinum album, but a lot of people dismiss it, claiming that it's only because of the social media circus. It has still led to an enormous bump in album sales, as well as merch and general public knowledge, so no one is complaining.

Billy's family are catholic, and quite strict. He doesn't talk to them anymore. They still live in Delton, but he has no intention of seeing them while he's in town.

Billy is publicly out as pansexual.

Billy is addicted to coffee and cigarettes. The former he will seek out coffee shops for(he bought a very expensive espresso machine, but sucks at using it), the latter he carries home rolled in a silver case. The case also usually has two or three spliffs.

He has no pets and is chronically single. His condo in Seattle is often empty as he spends time either touring, or traveling for the fun of it.

He drives a blue 1975 Camaro Z28 that has been expensively converted to an electric vehicle.

He was able to shake the cello and band life at school, but took private piano lessons until he was 18 and left home.

His guitar skills are more or less self taught, and he hasn't played cello in over a decade, but he's a classically trained pianist and vocalist. And has a strong musical education thanks largely to Ritman's performing arts programs.

He moved in with this nascent band's bassist(Mark Gethers) immediately after graduation, as his parents refused to let him continue his music career under their roof.

Billy formed his first band, called the White Crosses, while a Junior in high school. Most of his members jumped ship to pursue steady careers after graduation. Mark wanted to try to replace them, and Billy agreed and was actively looking for new members, but he also quietly auditioned to join an up and coming band in Portland.

When Mark found out, he kicked Billy out, and Billy ended up surfing couches for a few months while his new band tried to gain traction.

In no small part because of Billy's persistence and talent, the band became locally successful within the year, at least enough for Billy to get his first apartment. The rest is history.

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I'm also gonna repost this here first.

William Bishop

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▼ PERSONAL DETAILS ► Age - Twenty-Five ► Gender - Male(Cis) ► Sexuality - Pansexual ► Nickname - Billy ► Occupation - Goddamned Rockstar ► Qualifications - High school diploma. He can play the guitar, piano, and cello. Does that count? ► Residence - Seattle, Washington ▼ PHYSICALITY ► Scars - A dog bite right on his butt, from mooning the neighbor's yorkie. ► Tattoos - Oddly enough, none ► Piercings - None ► Style - His clothes tend on the expensive side, even when they don't look it, and he usually dresses in layers, to allow for multiple pieces in any given "look." During the day, sunglasses are ever present. Most outfits are form-fitting, skinny jeans are common. Likes various colored v-necks, or else button down shirts with crowded, busy patterns(flowers and plants are common, but so are occult symbols or text). ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

LIFE AT RITMAN A middle school band geek, Billy had to defy his parents pretty hard to drop the cello. He compromised by joining the musical theater program. He was already in the choir at church, so he had a good voice, which only improved under the vocal coaching he received at Ritman. By sophomore year, he was already an ever present star of shows the school put on. Billy found that he liked the spotlight, and wanted to take it with him. He became sort of a class clown, though his jests were typically good natured. He wasn't the highest performer academically, but he was well liked. Billy was friendly, and had the odd quirk of remembering everyone's name, regardless of how often he interacted with them. He was the sort to drag more introverted people into the center of attention, thinking they would want to be there too(even when he was wrong). PSYCHE Billy is the sort of person who can charm even as he annoys; he makes it endearing. He considers himself larger than life, and sometimes even manages to fit that description. A gregarious person by nature, he likes, and tends to be liked by, crowds, particularly those of the drunk variety. He is a people-pleaser, and though this often leads to altruism and even true compassion, the root of that desire is in the quest for attention. He has an addictive personality, and likes to share his vices. He can be a bad influence, but he's usually generous, and if you stick by him, he won't let you down. Billy's current persona is the logical evolution of who he was in high school, the most surprising part of him is how successful he managed to become. ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

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POWER Kinetic Theft. Billy absorbs the kinetic energy of anything(and everything) that touches him. The energy is stored, and can be released at will from his body. There isn’t a specific limit on how much energy he can store or release, but there is on how much he can absorb at a time. ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

- ▼ STRENGTHS ►He is extremely resistant to anything based on kinetic energy. ► The energy he emits can become quite powerful, depending on how much he has absorbed. ► He is always absorbing energy passively, so he will never run completely out. ▼ WEAKNESSES ►Billy creates an enormous drag on any vehicle that tries to carry him as his power sucks up the force of acceleration. ► He cannot turn the power off, and no longer feels touch or pressure from most sources. ► He can't play guitar normally anymore. His power absorbs the vibration of any string he has his fingers on. ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔

Billy facts

I said metal in the interest check, but it's a pop punk band he's in. The band is called Still Life Gospel.

They are known for frequent use of subversive religious imagery. They recently made the rounds in social media because fans jokingly called their most recent album "Godsend" a Christian rock album, and way too many parents believed them and bought it for their kids.

Godsend is their first platinum album, but a lot of people dismiss it, claiming that it's only because of the social media circus. It has still led to an enormous bump in album sales, as well as merch and general public knowledge, so no one is complaining.

Billy's family are catholic, and quite strict. He doesn't talk to them anymore. They still live in Delton, but he has no intention of seeing them while he's in town.

Billy is publicly out as pansexual.

Billy is addicted to coffee and cigarettes. The former he will seek out coffee shops for(he bought a very expensive espresso machine, but sucks at using it), the latter he carries home rolled in a silver case. The case also usually has two or three spliffs.

He has no pets and is chronically single. His condo in Seattle is often empty as he spends time either touring, or traveling for the fun of it.

He drives a blue 1975 Camaro Z28 that has been expensively converted to an electric vehicle.

He was able to shake the cello and band life at school, but took private piano lessons until he was 18 and left home.

His guitar skills are more or less self taught, and he hasn't played cello in over a decade, but he's a classically trained pianist and vocalist. And has a strong musical education thanks largely to Ritman's performing arts programs.

He moved in with this nascent band's bassist(Mark Gethers) immediately after graduation, as his parents refused to let him continue his music career under their roof.

Billy formed his first band, called the White Crosses, while a Junior in high school. Most of his members jumped ship to pursue steady careers after graduation. Mark wanted to try to replace them, and Billy agreed and was actively looking for new members, but he also quietly auditioned to join an up and coming band in Portland.

When Mark found out, he kicked Billy out, and Billy ended up surfing couches for a few months while his new band tried to gain traction.

In no small part because of Billy's persistence and talent, the band became locally successful within the year, at least enough for Billy to get his first apartment. The rest is history.

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Hey, sorry I'm late. Is my character still auto approved to move back over?

Making a Girlfriend, and Other Extracurricular Activities.

Quick additional note, I have also just made an update to the lore to include teachers.