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There's not much about me to say.

I was born in December 1998, and I've been doing Forum RP since 2011. I live in Southeast Asia-- the Philippines (GMT +8:00) in particular, so if I'm not around, I'm probably asleep or otherwise busy. I mostly do Group RPs and Tabletop Games (off-site). I've never been in a 1x1 RP, but some of the premises seem interesting enough.

I like Fantasy, Sci-fi, and certain Anime settings. I do shy away from certain genres as a matter of preference (historical, slice-of-life, grimdark, etc), and if I know nothing about a fandom setting in question, I'm far less likely to throw my hat in the ring-- but if the premise is interesting enough, I may give it a shot regardless.

I like to be relatively active, though life gets in the way sometimes. If you're lurking and are trying to get me to post, if you want to be a mutual friend, or if you want to invite me to a specific RP, just let me know...I don't bite. So long as you aren't rude, we'll get along just fine, and even then, I may extend a sort of professional courtesy between us as writers.

With that out of the way, if you're here, you're probably looking for more of my writing. Thankfully, I've recently compiled a list of my characters (with links to their respective RPs) from this site. If you want to check them out, the link is here.

If you made it this far, thanks for reading! May the RPs you're in be of an acceptable posting speed, and eventually, come to end on a decent conclusion...

...A man can dream, eh?

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"Thanks." Holden said, taking the seat gestured to him. The Colonel discussed something about taking a shot of hot sauce- something that was known to many people in the military as the quickest way to remove Cryolag. More than once, some poor schmuck accidentally ups the dosage and ends up burning a hole in their stomach or esophagus, but the process certainly worked, if done correctly. The man took a bite of his MRE (which happened to be dried beef and vegetables), chewing a little bit before responding to Zakharin.

"If the skeptic in me is right? Probably a lot of rocks. Maybe some air or water if we're lucky." He commented, cutting into his meal. "Might have to use some terraforming equipment on the Colony Module, if we've got any." Holden shrugged.

During their conversation, it seemed that Konstantin and the new girl had made some introductions. Looks like she was a newcomer to them, too. The woman introduced herself as Artemie Isra, and that she couldn't meet them before they went into Cryo because she was waiting for quite some time. Peculiar. Holden waited for Konstantin to introduce himself in turn, before speaking up himself.

"Holden Cross." He told her, offering to shake the woman's hand once Konstantin was done. "Some people call me 'Castle', but that's a story for another time." The man takes a bite of his dessert- a vacuum-sealed pineapple fruitcake. "It's nice to meet you."
>tfw two ninjas within the span of several minutes

That is some impressive response time, ngl.
Holden was no stranger to Cryosleep. He might've spent most of his time in the area around Saturn, but during long voyages between moons, and the occasional trade convoy from Titan to the outlying planets, it was prudent to keep your men in Cryo. They were less of a logistic issue that way, and it helped extend their 'shelf life', in a sense. In his time in the SDF, there were several attempts to lobby against the Van Winkle Law, but those were thankfully overturned.

With all that said, Cryo was rarely a peaceful experience for the man. After all, if you're asleep for that long, the subconscious tends to dredge up bad memories.

“-ain speaking. I repeat, all crew proceed from cryostasis chambers to ready stations. Pandora will reach orbit in one hour. Follow the post-hibernation routine and proceed to your station by then. I repeat…”

The man woke with a start, the ship's reprocessed air filling his lungs as he shook himself from his reverie. A concerned technician walked over to soothe the man's nerves, and while he was reticent to accept his assistance at first, Holden eventually did so.

"Help me up," Holden said. "I just need to shake it off so I can feel my legs again."

His leg replacements, that is. It had been several decades since he's lost the originals, but modern prosthetics can not only serve as a substitute but as a straight-up upgrade. In spite of this, however, many people still prefer flesh and blood over metal and hydraulics- Holden was one of these people. Still, organic limb replacement was far too expensive for him, and he's gotten used to these prostheses, so it's not all that bad.

There was a soft clank and a slight hiss as the ancient bionics flared to life. The standard operating procedure dictates that all personnel in Cryostasis would be frozen with their prosthetics so that they don't spend more time than necessary putting them on in an emergency. Unfortunately, this meant that these pieces have not received proper maintenance in fifteen years. Newer prosthetics could perform regular self-maintenance from time to time, but the owner was encouraged to clean and maintain it themselves on occasion.

"Thanks." Holden nodded as feeling returned to his body. It was almost overwhelming at first, being frozen for this long...

But this wasn't his first time.

Now up and about, the man retrieved his equipment and steadily made his way towards the showers. His prosthetics were combat-rated; they were both shockproof and waterproof, which meant he could stand with them in the bath, thankfully. The warm water was a sharp contrast to the cold of Cryo, which helped him shake off the cobwebs and return to full capacity. With hygiene sorted, he put on his flight suit and walked towards the canteen for a bite to eat.

There, he spotted a few other familiar faces from the selection process. Colonel Brusilov was the most prominent one- he lent his assistance back during the Saturn Insurrections, after all. Konstantin Stojanović and Volana Jacira were seated there too, both skilled pilots in their own rights. He didn't recognize the last girl, though. Must've been a late addition to the program. Holden walked over to the table, an MRE atop of his tray.

"Colonel. Konstantin. Jacira..." He nodded to everyone, pausing at the newcomer. "...miss," Holden said, not unkindly. "There room for one more?" He asked as he took a seat. The table was clearly built to seat multiple squads, but the question was more phrased towards the conversation currently taking place.
Oh shit, intro posts are out. I'll try to get my post out soon.

Also.

That's the most I've written in a long time, but I've got a first draft CS done. Let me know what needs changing.
Just now read Artemie and crap we filled the same niche with our pilots. :/



ONE MORE GOD REJECTED.
Lots of hype. I love the team and the mechs so far; it's pretty damn great. We've come a long way from our days of artillery-only Orbitals, heh. I can already imagine some of the stuff we can pull off.


Despite being as far away from home as it gets, Alistair has never felt as much at home as he did now.

At the behest of the Church, the inquisitor had traveled hundreds of miles to make it to this place. The journey at sea took several grueling weeks that had taken a toll on his body. Perhaps in the past, Alistair would've sworn off sea voyages for the rest of his life, but his current self knows better. For the chance to bring retribution upon these demons, he would sail the world if he had to. And yet... the man was thankful to be on dry land once more.

The arid air and blazing sun of the desert was a sharp contrast from the briny wind and thunderous storms of the sea, and even more so from the relatively temperate climes of his homeland. The change in atmosphere was palpable- the very air here in Zion seemed to be charged not only with hope and will to fight but also with God's divine protection. It put the man at ease and reminded him about what he was fighting for.

Perhaps here, among the many other Gifted, he can make a difference.

Alistair gave the guards at the gate a polite nod as he headed on through, intent on making it into the city center and taking stock of his surroundings. There was a dizzying array of recruits, merchants, warriors, and other folks- more than he's used to. The priest took a moment to orient himself, before heading towards one of the many churches that preside within the city's walls. He spent some time in one of the smaller chapels, using it to pray to the Lord and thank him for his blessings. The priests in the chapel, noticing a fellow Brother of the Cloth, offered Alistair a meal.

He spent time breaking his fast with them, where he took some time to ask several questions about the city and the state of the Abyss. The priests, amicable as they were, gave him directions and told him where he could procure additional supplies. They had even offered Alistair a bed here at their chapel, should he require it. The inquisitor thanked the proprietors of the church for their kindness, before moving back into the city once more.

From there, Alistair used a sizable amount of his expeditionary funds to purchase essentials: a bedroll, a coil of rope, rations, a lantern, several flasks of oil, and a survival knife. He did not know what lay beneath the earth and within the abyss, but he figured that it would be wise to be prepared. The priest would've enjoyed some time to appreciate his surroundings- this was the first bastion of Man, and had much history in its walls, after all.

But there were other things to do, as evidenced by the voice in the sky.

Taking that as his cue, Brother Alistair thanked the merchants for his service, before departing for the castle. He walked into the center lane with a sureness in his step as he began his jaunt to the castle. Perhaps he'd see this King Baldwin and these Ten Great Generals for himself.
Very nice. Hyped!


Glad to hear it. Feel free to take your time, though I am excited for its release.
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