Kuro

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The Dead Don't Die.

AJ Beaufort

Location: West Caldwell Streets
Skills: N/A

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Still frustrated, AJ waited in the backseat for her mother to get in the car. No matter what she could've said, it seemed like her mother had long since made up her mind on how they were going to survive this new pandemic. AJ wished her mother would just listen to what she had to say for once; to take her opinion and concerns into consideration and not just ignore them.

Hiding in the apartment was a stupid idea. They were surrounded by people. The things that killed Mr. Everett easily forced their way onto the school bus. It would be only a matter of time before they found them upstairs, and then they would all be dead. AJ didn't want to die a cruel death like Mr. Everett had, nor did she want her parents to die, either. The thought of it was gut-wrenching and terrified AJ. If those things found them, the only way out would be downwards—right into the jaws of the apocalypse. And her mother was okay with that?

"Dad?"

AJ looked up, her eyes reflecting in the rear view mirror. Her tone felt uncertain; shaky and nervous.

"We're going to be okay, right?"

Alexis "Lex" Karczewski

Location: West Caldwell, Shell Gas Station
Skills: N/A

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One by one, Lex began to search the vehicles for any supplies that might've been left behind by their owners. The first car she searched proved empty, and the second vehicle had been locked.

"Maybe if I..."

Lex considered breaking a window. She thought back to the museum, and how they reassured her that her bosses wouldn't fault her for allowing such actions. In the end, however, she decided against it. Though they needed these supplies, the sound of broken glass or the alarm was bound to draw more of those things to the gas station. No one was certain how many lurked outside the gas station, outside the one that the officers had ran in to take care of. It'd be essentially ringing a dinner bell.

The fourth car she searched had been locked as well, and the sixth had been full of useless junk. The third and fifth, however, were just sightly better. One had a few odd snacks, which Lex eagerly grabbed for their group. She knew it wouldn't get them far, but more food was better than nothing regardless of what it was. The other vehicle had a bunch of abandoned clothes, which after some debate, Lex made the choice to take as well. She had a spare set of clothing, but Lex had no idea if anyone else in their group did. If anything in this pile fit someone, then it was worth taking. Who knew how close the nearest laundromat was to Gus' cabin, after all.

Yet as Lex returned triumphant, basket of clothing in hand, she found the group back at square one screaming and yelling at each other. Some had even called to take up arms in defense of whatever slight had happened.

"Woah, woah!" Lex called out, hurriedly dropping the basket near the MRAP. She wasn't quite certain what had happened, but clearly the tension needed to be diffused before people got hurt. "Let's all calm down, alright? No one needs to get hurt."

Kali Nordstrom

Location: West Caldwell, Shell Gas Station
Skills: N/A

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Kali was thankful that Flynn was willing to help. It still pained Kali that Isaac had been bit, but there was some relief she felt that Flynn was willing to take charge where she could not find the strength to do so. Though Isaac may have been her boss, he was still a close friend. Kali didn't know if she could handle losing someone else, but if it did come to it, she wouldn't be alone in her burden.

"Thank you," Kali spoke, finally cracking a weary smile.

Kali then turned to Liana, who had just stepped out of the MRAP.

"I don't know, Liana." Kali admitted. "They say the bite turns you... into those things. That means Jeff... Isaac... Marvin..."

Her voice began to trail off. The fact that so many people she knew or cared about were going to turn into a cannibalistic monster didn't feel real. But it was, and it was bound to happen anytime soon. Jeff and their neighbor were left behind in New York. Were they mindlessly wandering the city's streets, hungry for blood, like the man that attacked Lex? There was no way she could know, and the thought ate at Kali.

Before she could say much more, however, all hell broke loose.

Unbeknownst to Kali, June had taken the chance to snatch the officers' guns and hid them away in her bag. Thankfully, Billie had caught June in the action, and rightfully called out the woman as she blockaded the MRAP's exit. Still, blocking the exit wouldn't change much; not when the person in question had held not one, not two, but three loaded handguns on their person. If June was planning on leaving guns-blazing, there wasn't anything stopping her from turning Billie into swiss cheese.

Except one. One little thing; a gift from an elderly neighbor.

"Isaac!" Kali exclaimed. "The rifle!"

Do You Have RP Pet Peeves?

If not wanting to hand the reins of my RP over makes me selfish, then damn, I'm selfish. The only way you're going to get that co-GM spot is if you're someone I trust, like @mickilennial. Otherwise, that RP will die with me and me only.

What Are You Listening To?

What Are You Listening To?

Pariah Online

Changed my mind in classic Kuro fashion. Finished Selez's sheet so it can be considered "done".

My Hider

S E L E Z N Y O V A
S E L E Z N Y O V A

^{“I wish I could go back in time.”}

C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T _________________________________________________________ C H A R A C T E R D A T A C H A R A C T E R D A T A _________________________________________________________ True Self Lapina Verusya Savelievna *Russian legal style, surname - first - patronymic Persona Seleznyova, "Selez" Pathos Queon Role Support Hybrid Weapon of Choice Staff Domains Lightning Enhancement Restoration Manifestation Illusion Playstyle & Attitude Counterplay; Courteous, Attentive, etc. ♬

L A P I N A V E R U S Y A S A V E L I E V N A: A N O B L E T R A G E D Y L A P I N A V E R U S Y A S A V E L I E V N A: A N O B L E T R A G E D Y ________________________________________________________________________________________ When you're born into an arms trade syndicate, many expect you to have to dirty your hands at some point in your life. But not Verusya—the youngest and only daughter of the notorious Lapina crime family. Unlike her elder brothers, Verusya would have little hand in the trade herself. Her father considered Verusya his мышонок, and instead propped his only daughter up like royalty to keep her hands clean. She had a lavish childhood surrounded by plenty of bodyguards and other miscellaneous servants to tend to her every need. Ballet was her exercise of choice, and more often than not Verusya had her nose shoved in a novel alongside a warm cup of tea or kompot by her side. All and all, Verusya had grown up like a steward of noble purity. She was the Lapina princess; caring, kind and gentle. Nevertheless, despite how much as her father tried to keep the bloodshed away from his daughter, the Lapina name still painted an unfortunate target on her back, and Verusya would soon find herself with constant reminders of such a fact. It happened on the eve of a blizzard in Moscow. A car previously marked for her father was instead sent to pick up Verusya so she wouldn't be stuck in the storm. The vehicle hadn't made it more than a few blocks before it had blown up and left Verusya with severe wounds, being the unintended target of the planted explosive device. Rushed to the nearest hospital, doctors toiled away throughout the night to save Verusya's life. Although she ultimately made it through, the damage had already been done: the resulting surgeries forced the removal of an eye and a leg, leaving Verusya a distraught shadow of her former self. Pained by the sight his мышонок was now in, her father tirelessly sought every method to help Verusya return to her lively self, spending a fortune to find anything that had potential to work. One of these methods happened to a new form of "immersion therapy", using the newly released Pariah Online to help heal the mind from the ailments it had. Although Verusya had been uncertain about giving it a go, she was willing to do anything to see her father smile once more. If that meant having to having to play some virtual game, she was willing to give it a try. L A P I N A V E R U S Y A S A V E L I E V N A: T H E H E L P F U L T I M E - W A R D E N L A P I N A V E R U S Y A S A V E L I E V N A: T H E H E L P F U L T I M E - W A R D E N ________________________________________________________________________________________ In the world of Pariah, Verusya is an abnormality. Whereas most appear more muscular, taller, etc., Verusya appears more as of herself. She remains the short, doll-like princess she had been in the real world, albeit with both legs and eyes having returned. Her strong desire for normality, or rather in more specific terms, a "return of her father's smile", has heavily influenced a certain skill set for her Pariah persona—chronomancy. Despite having never played any sort of MMO before, the powerful abilities she has gathered over her gaming career has drawn the interest of many a guild or party. Coupled with her gentle, approachable nature, Verusya has become a household name for her willingness to help and assist when needed in various sorts of content.

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Spells & Spell-like Abilities

Temporal Rewind — The flagship of Seleznyova's toolkit, Temporal Rewind allows her to pull someone back in time. While it has no effect on the dead, those targeted by the spell are returned to a place they were moments ago, along with all resources (health, mana, etc.) and statuses they may have had. The larger the difference is between the two periods of time forces more effort from Seleznyova, and has the possibility to overwhelm her to the point of exhaustion.

Time Loop — Like the name of the ability, Seleznyova can "force" the target to repeat an action (be it an attack, speech, etc.). The stronger the individual's willpower is, the more likely the action chain can be broken.

Momentum — A rather basic ability, but helpful all the same. Imbuing a target (or herself) with the power of time, Seleznyova can hasten or slow one's movement or current action. Blink and you might miss that "teleporting" blade coming at you!

Rupture in Time — Weaving through the time ways, Seleznyova can bind herself to a location and return to that place in the world by portal. With the ability, she can pull a limited number of individuals with her (dice roll for #) before the portal becomes unstable and closes in on itself, leaving anyone else behind.

Déjà Vu — With complete mastery of time, Seleznyova can pull several copies of herself through the time continuum and appear in multiple places at once. Although each alternate version of herself is much weaker than her true self, she has direct control over their every action and can combo their abilities as needed.

Split Second — Ripping through the fabric of time, Seleznyova can reach out to someone and pull them to her location through the time ways as a counter action to traps, an incoming attack, etc. Just hope the person she brought back with her is the same one from before.

Stasis Chamber — Taking refuge in the passage of time, Seleznyova can sustain a section of timeline, wherein time may move faster or slower than outside the chamber. Though she can take others with her, Seleznyova is required for it to exist. Should she step outside, everyone else is dropped back into reality whether they're ready or not.

Character Feats

Ave Tsarevna — Wherever Seleznyova goes, she carries the air of someone important. This occurs partly because of her willingness to help out if possible, but also because of her own upbringing. Her angelic, princess-like mannerisms certainly draws eyes, and opens social avenues that others might not be considered for.

Strategic Mind — With direct control over time, Seleznyova has a strong affinity for battlefield strategy, being able to alter the playing field to her liking. Many groups have given leadership to Seleznyova for this very reason despite the fact that she primarily sits in the backline.

The Hourglass — The Hourglass is mysterious place that Seleznyova has laid claim to. Located deep within the sandy deserts of Iblenar, it is a cavernous library of knowledge that contains truths, half-truths, and lies. History is both written and unwritten there, allowing Seleznyova to prophesize on either the past, the present of the future yet to come.

Time Changes Everything — Seleznyova, using her magical abilities, can mend damaged weapons or armor as if nothing happened. Even enchantments can be broken for a price. What, did you think she works for free?

Pariah Online

Just doing a quick edit so the CSes don't get confused.

What Are You Listening To?

Wow, is there really only one active thread in the Off-Topic Forum?!

<Snipped quote by Kuro>
Yep. Discussion threads should not get locked after any period of time, I think it actually killed a few threads as a result...

@mickilennial

Certainly. We have multiple video game, movie, etc. threads labeled "part 1, 2, 3, etc." because of it, so the lock has definitely killed a few threads here and there.

Wow, is there really only one active thread in the Off-Topic Forum?!

It doesn't help that inactive threads get locked after a very short time.

@mickilennial

Which only applies in the non-RP sections.

If they are a must it would've made more sense to have lockouts for RPs, not discussion threads. You're more likely to have people necro 8 year old interest checks/roleplays than these threads.