Sorry about dropping off the face of the earth.
S'all good, been pretty busy myself.
MonsieurShade
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STATUS: Tfw you want to go to the gym and get your stronk on but you've busted your shoulder and need let it rest. 9 yrs ago
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Tfw you want to go to the gym and get your stronk on but you've busted your shoulder and need let it rest.
9 yrs ago
Holy fuck. Ok, shit. Insane hiatus. Fuck. I'm still around folks, just been beyond extremely busy. Will try (heavy emphasis on try) to be more active in the coming months.
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10 yrs ago
God forbid I be one of the lucky bastards that doesn't have their wisdom teeth grow in. Nah, just fuck my shit up fam.
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10 yrs ago
As someone who works for a pet store I both love and hate pixar. The next person that tries to ask me if we have "a dory fish" for their goldfish bowl is getting straight up clubbed like a baby seal
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I'm just a simple college student working his way through life while simultaneously testing the limits of how much caffeine and alcohol the human body can subsist on before it gives out. Just call me Shade.
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S'all good, been pretty busy myself.
@TheHunter I'm not usually one to nitpick, but don't you think you should've cleared the whole explosion thing with Katherin and given those of us that are in/near the coffee shop a heads up? I mean Katherin did say "no random destruction", even if it was prefaced by a request not to kill NPCs (which a huge explosion would do), and it's extremely likely that Dimitri and Barclay are going to be injured if not outright killed because they're still physically human. I didn't sit here and crank out a character just to have it blown up out of nowhere.
"I'm fine, just a little bump on the chin is all." Dimitri said as played off his fall in front of Ju-Long and the others without meeting anyone's gaze. He felt shame and embarrassment wash over him, tinging his cheeks a very faint shade of pink as he helped Victorique up. The combination of Victorique's trouble standing and Kalinda's request for assistance just served to make him feel even worse. The meister knew that it would be the right thing to do, but at the same time something in him really didn't want to be around people any longer. More than anything Dimitri just wanted to find a place where he could curl up unnoticed until he felt confident enough to be around people again.
A potential godsend came in the form of Ju-Long as he offered to carry Victorique while Dimitri internally wrestled with himself over what to do. For a second Dimitri opened his mouth, though it was quickly shut once more as he still didn't know whether he'd offer to carry his fellow meister himself or thank Ju for his offer. To some of his shame -and admittedly a bit of relief- Dimitri's desire to flee won out over his desire to stay any further, prompting him to turn and take off down the hall after muttering one last apology. The small but steady increase in his soul wavelength's weight made him slower than he'd been in class, however Dimitri was still more than capable of moving at a startling pace.
A potential godsend came in the form of Ju-Long as he offered to carry Victorique while Dimitri internally wrestled with himself over what to do. For a second Dimitri opened his mouth, though it was quickly shut once more as he still didn't know whether he'd offer to carry his fellow meister himself or thank Ju for his offer. To some of his shame -and admittedly a bit of relief- Dimitri's desire to flee won out over his desire to stay any further, prompting him to turn and take off down the hall after muttering one last apology. The small but steady increase in his soul wavelength's weight made him slower than he'd been in class, however Dimitri was still more than capable of moving at a startling pace.
Dimitri's head snapped forward as he heard the person in front of him move ahead to make his own order. For a few seconds Dimitri felt embarrassed for having zoned out as he did, however the feeling was fleeting as thankfully no one had noticed him going full on space cadet. After the man placed his order, Dimitri stepped forward and smiled at the barista behind the counter. Rather than dive immediately into his order Dimitri first gave a greeting and asked how the barista was doing, something he knew from personal experience could be a bit of a pick me up to some people. With the exchange of pleasantries out of the way, Dimitri ordered a vanilla chai tea with extra cinnamon and a french cruller for now, and a flatbread ham sandwich and a bottle of green tea for later. After he finished paying Dimitri stood out of the way of the line and instead took up residence where his food would be placed once it was done being made.
"Alright, already the show goes on all night. Till the morning we drink so long..." Dimitri sang as he jogged down the sidewalk, weaving through the clusters of people on their way to their own classes, jobs, or other various activities. He couldn't hear any of the conversations being held, nor any complaints shot his way as he ran around people due to his ear buds (which alongside his iphone and wallet he'd had to back track to his condo to get), however he feel when something seemed directed his way, and would generally respond with a lopsided smile and a 'good morning' regardless of whatever had been said to him. After a few blocks of jogging, Dimitri slowed to a brisk walk just as he reached Q street. Lo and behold, the cafe stood like a beacon of all that was good and caffeinated just across the street. He grinned momentarily, the the grin dropped along with his heart as he realized that he could see the line from where he was. Dimitri checked his watch, noting that he still had plenty of time to get food, however he wouldn't have quite as much time to sit and eat at his leisure if he wanted to catch an early train.
After weighing the pros and cons Dimitri decided that it would be more than worth a bit of a rush and stood in front of the cross walk as he waited for the lights to change color. When the cross walk was clear for pedestrians, Dimitri moved with the crowd, just another dot in an endless expanse. After reaching the other side Dimitri pulled out his ear buds and was met with the usual sounds of city life. There was one sound however that stood out as a tad bit worrisome, "Michael get back here! Don't run in the street!". Dimitri turned just in time to be bumped into by a five year old who seemed keen on getting somewhere fast. The child fell back, however he barely managed to make it more than a few inches before Dimitri's hand shot out and locked into the boy's shirt with lightning speed, "Woah, easy there little dude, what's the rush?". The child squirmed and twisted in Dimitri's grasp, however he could go nowhere as an exasperated looking red haired woman rushed over just before the traffic light changed. "I'm guessing this little trail blazer's yours?" Dimitri asked with a hint of mirth. The woman smiled, however her embarrassment was visible behind her eyes, "Yes, he's mine. I'm really sorry about him bumping into you, he has a dentist appointment today and, well, he didn't want to-" "Relax, there's no need to explain. We were all kids once.". Dimitri crouched so that he was eye level with the child in his grasp, "Hey little man, you can't go running from your mama like that. I know the dentist can be scary and all but it's worth it. They usually give you a lollipop after you're done.". Whether or not that was still a practice in the dental world wasn't something Dimitri was sure of, however the mention of candy seemed to have the intended effect as the little boy's face lit up with glee. Dimitri released the child and stood as the boy grabbed his mother's hand, "Thank you very much sir, come along now Michael." the woman said before she turned to step into the street, having not noticed the light change. Once more Dimitri's reflexes came into play as his hand darted out and grabbed her shoulder just as a car sped by. "Oh my god, I didn't even- thank you...again.", "Don't sweat it.".
Partially certain that he wouldn't have to help the woman a third time, Dimitri turned and walked into the cafe, taking a spot behind an very athletic looking man and a woman that looked to be some sort of sort of assistant. While waiting, Dimitri closed his eyes tilted his head back and let the smells of the coffee and pastries wash over him. Not quite being able to help it, Dimitri grinned, his lips pulling back to reveal a row of solid pearly white teeth, save for his canines which had developed a somewhat translucent look to them.
After weighing the pros and cons Dimitri decided that it would be more than worth a bit of a rush and stood in front of the cross walk as he waited for the lights to change color. When the cross walk was clear for pedestrians, Dimitri moved with the crowd, just another dot in an endless expanse. After reaching the other side Dimitri pulled out his ear buds and was met with the usual sounds of city life. There was one sound however that stood out as a tad bit worrisome, "Michael get back here! Don't run in the street!". Dimitri turned just in time to be bumped into by a five year old who seemed keen on getting somewhere fast. The child fell back, however he barely managed to make it more than a few inches before Dimitri's hand shot out and locked into the boy's shirt with lightning speed, "Woah, easy there little dude, what's the rush?". The child squirmed and twisted in Dimitri's grasp, however he could go nowhere as an exasperated looking red haired woman rushed over just before the traffic light changed. "I'm guessing this little trail blazer's yours?" Dimitri asked with a hint of mirth. The woman smiled, however her embarrassment was visible behind her eyes, "Yes, he's mine. I'm really sorry about him bumping into you, he has a dentist appointment today and, well, he didn't want to-" "Relax, there's no need to explain. We were all kids once.". Dimitri crouched so that he was eye level with the child in his grasp, "Hey little man, you can't go running from your mama like that. I know the dentist can be scary and all but it's worth it. They usually give you a lollipop after you're done.". Whether or not that was still a practice in the dental world wasn't something Dimitri was sure of, however the mention of candy seemed to have the intended effect as the little boy's face lit up with glee. Dimitri released the child and stood as the boy grabbed his mother's hand, "Thank you very much sir, come along now Michael." the woman said before she turned to step into the street, having not noticed the light change. Once more Dimitri's reflexes came into play as his hand darted out and grabbed her shoulder just as a car sped by. "Oh my god, I didn't even- thank you...again.", "Don't sweat it.".
Partially certain that he wouldn't have to help the woman a third time, Dimitri turned and walked into the cafe, taking a spot behind an very athletic looking man and a woman that looked to be some sort of sort of assistant. While waiting, Dimitri closed his eyes tilted his head back and let the smells of the coffee and pastries wash over him. Not quite being able to help it, Dimitri grinned, his lips pulling back to reveal a row of solid pearly white teeth, save for his canines which had developed a somewhat translucent look to them.
@Mage20GG
LOL My Hero only has one ability. It's a cool one but only useful to a certain point.
I see what you did there...
@Mage20GG
Yup, your character's abilities leave you with a good bit of options, be they good or bad. The best part is, your characters abilities would be a godsend given his current job. Barclay's work efficiency would practically skyrocket since he could go longer and potentially avoid a ton of traffic or other obstacles due to his city mind.
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I've added a 'weaknesses' section to my character sheet in the CS section. I'm not saying others need to do it, just pointing it out in case Katherin wants to clear it.
It started like every other morning: A steady stream of rumbling from the streets below began to increase. The change starts off small, however it doesn't stay that way for very long, increasing both in frequency and intensity until finally it can no longer be ignored. "Oh my gentle jesus where the hell is the alarm clock for this shit?" Dimitri groaned as he sat up from his bed and rubbed his lower jaw. This had been the same ever since his release from the hospital, Dimitri had no clue how on earth to describe it other than feeling as though somehow his lower jaw and ears had become connected. Sound was no longer just some intangible force that the man was aware of; it was something he could physically feel now, and quite frankly, it was beginning to drive him up the walls.
After releasing his jaw, Dimitri rubbed his eyes to clear up the crust and gunk that accumulated over the night and swung his legs from his bed. The action sent his bed sheet onto the floor below and scattered a few old papers that he'd left lying about in the process, however Dimitri hardly minded or even noticed at this point. The floor was littered with so many books and papers that where it not for the fact that he kept a clear path to his doorway, dresser, closet, bed, and its tank, Dimitri was certain that he'd be right back in the hospital for sustaining untold amounts of bruising and paper cuts from constant tripping. The man checked his alarm clock, and after noting that he still had two hours before his first class, gathered his clothing -a simple red tank top, some grey cargo shorts, and black running shoes-, and a towel. He exited his room, but not before sparing a momentary glance at the 4ft x 29 x 19 terrarium that took up a corner of the room beneath his window. The occupant of this terrarium was nowhere to be seen, likely coiled underneath one of the log hides, or perhaps behind one of the many plants that decorated it. Dimitri knew it was stupid to keep the animal that he was almost positive not only managed to nearly kill him but cause his strange new ability, but there was something about the creature that made Dimitri feel as though he'd be causing himself more trouble if he just turned it over to the authorities. Besides, he had more pressing matters at hand, like preparing for class.
After a quick shower and tooth brushing (he swore that his canine teeth had grown another centimeter overnight) Dimitri dressed and rapped his knuckles against his brother's door to wake him on his way out, "I'm out man, gong to stop by that cafe on Q street, want me to say hi to that cute barista girl for you?". There was a rustling sound from behind the closed door which was then followed by a groan, "You know, just because you're my brother and just got back from the hospital doesn't mean I can't kick your ass.", "Uh huh, and you aren't worried you'll chip a nail?" Dimitri jeered. There was a 'whompfing' sound that sounded remarkably like pillow being thrown at the door before Dimitri trotted down the stairs with a chuckle. His brother Adrain was unabashedly homosexual, and while he didn't care and still loved his elder brother all the same, as the younger brother Dimitri was almost obligated to tease him every now and then. With a snort of laughter Dimitri departed from the condo and began jogging down the street, doing his best to try and ignore the sudden pressure in his jaw.
After releasing his jaw, Dimitri rubbed his eyes to clear up the crust and gunk that accumulated over the night and swung his legs from his bed. The action sent his bed sheet onto the floor below and scattered a few old papers that he'd left lying about in the process, however Dimitri hardly minded or even noticed at this point. The floor was littered with so many books and papers that where it not for the fact that he kept a clear path to his doorway, dresser, closet, bed, and its tank, Dimitri was certain that he'd be right back in the hospital for sustaining untold amounts of bruising and paper cuts from constant tripping. The man checked his alarm clock, and after noting that he still had two hours before his first class, gathered his clothing -a simple red tank top, some grey cargo shorts, and black running shoes-, and a towel. He exited his room, but not before sparing a momentary glance at the 4ft x 29 x 19 terrarium that took up a corner of the room beneath his window. The occupant of this terrarium was nowhere to be seen, likely coiled underneath one of the log hides, or perhaps behind one of the many plants that decorated it. Dimitri knew it was stupid to keep the animal that he was almost positive not only managed to nearly kill him but cause his strange new ability, but there was something about the creature that made Dimitri feel as though he'd be causing himself more trouble if he just turned it over to the authorities. Besides, he had more pressing matters at hand, like preparing for class.
After a quick shower and tooth brushing (he swore that his canine teeth had grown another centimeter overnight) Dimitri dressed and rapped his knuckles against his brother's door to wake him on his way out, "I'm out man, gong to stop by that cafe on Q street, want me to say hi to that cute barista girl for you?". There was a rustling sound from behind the closed door which was then followed by a groan, "You know, just because you're my brother and just got back from the hospital doesn't mean I can't kick your ass.", "Uh huh, and you aren't worried you'll chip a nail?" Dimitri jeered. There was a 'whompfing' sound that sounded remarkably like pillow being thrown at the door before Dimitri trotted down the stairs with a chuckle. His brother Adrain was unabashedly homosexual, and while he didn't care and still loved his elder brother all the same, as the younger brother Dimitri was almost obligated to tease him every now and then. With a snort of laughter Dimitri departed from the condo and began jogging down the street, doing his best to try and ignore the sudden pressure in his jaw.
@Mage20GG Personally speaking I find that less is more when it comes to a super power RP. Sure blowing up a car with the pointing of one's finger can be simple, but it gets boring fast, and it doesn't really give a character any useful combat experience for the future. I've been toying with the idea of modifying my character a bit more so that his newfound powers have come with two weaknesses beyond him still having a body that's for all intents and purposes human, namely i've been considering making him ectothermic and tying how much stamina he has at any given point to how well his body temperature is maintained.
Ok look, do you think i'm an idiot or something? Don't let my appearance fool you, i'm a lot smarter than you're giving me credit for!
Name: Dimitri Holmes
Age: 23
Power: Serpent physiology: Thanks to the actions of his (now) ex-girlfriend, Dimitri was bitten by a heavily genetically modified member of the krait family, specifically by the species Bungarus flaviceps. Much like a certain web slinging marvel hero the venom has drastically altered his DNA and endowed him with the traits of the animal he was bitten by. Dimitri's physical strength, senses, speed, and reflexes have all been heightened to nearly twice that of a peak human being and his body has become extremely flexible due to a sudden increase of elasticity in his muscles and ligaments. As an added mutation, Dimitri's maxillary sinuses have mutated into neurotoxin producing venom glands that connect to his his canine teeth, which have elongated and become hollow.
Weaknesses: Dimitri is ectothermic, meaning he draws heat from the environment. This means that not only must he be careful to regulate it properly, but extreme or sudden changes in temperature in either direction can harm or even kill him. Dimitri's stamina is also linked to how well his body temperature is maintained, for example a cold day will leave him sluggish regardless of how good his reflexes are. Lastly, Dimitri's body is still very much human despite the changes, a bullet or knife wound in the right place will drop him as easily as it would anyone else.
Job: CDC intern/College student
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Bio (felt like I needed one to explain his powers):
Name: Dimitri Holmes
Age: 23
Power: Serpent physiology: Thanks to the actions of his (now) ex-girlfriend, Dimitri was bitten by a heavily genetically modified member of the krait family, specifically by the species Bungarus flaviceps. Much like a certain web slinging marvel hero the venom has drastically altered his DNA and endowed him with the traits of the animal he was bitten by. Dimitri's physical strength, senses, speed, and reflexes have all been heightened to nearly twice that of a peak human being and his body has become extremely flexible due to a sudden increase of elasticity in his muscles and ligaments. As an added mutation, Dimitri's maxillary sinuses have mutated into neurotoxin producing venom glands that connect to his his canine teeth, which have elongated and become hollow.
Weaknesses: Dimitri is ectothermic, meaning he draws heat from the environment. This means that not only must he be careful to regulate it properly, but extreme or sudden changes in temperature in either direction can harm or even kill him. Dimitri's stamina is also linked to how well his body temperature is maintained, for example a cold day will leave him sluggish regardless of how good his reflexes are. Lastly, Dimitri's body is still very much human despite the changes, a bullet or knife wound in the right place will drop him as easily as it would anyone else.
Job: CDC intern/College student
Appearance:
Bio (felt like I needed one to explain his powers):
@yoyohayli No one really knows, we haven't heard a word from Kira in a while. I sent her a PM about the RP about a day ago, however I still haven't gotten any word back.
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