NAME }} Spencer Ryan Bradshaw
CODENAME }} ‘SUN’
AGE }} 16
SPECIALTY }} Infiltration— Spencer’s skill is similar to Max’s, but utilised in a different way. The intention of Spencer’s specialty is to enter the premises and survey the situation - plot out faster routes for the group, detect movement from security or, hell, even criminals, etc.
{{ OUTSPOKEN • FIERCE • SARCASTIC • SMUG • COCKY }}
PERSONALITY }} As his history might suggest, Spencer is a born entertainer. He loves the spotlight, but all the world’s a stage. He speaks with a unique and cultured wit, which contradicts how sheltered he was in a religious home and is, undeniably, the best part of most social outings. He is hedonistic and has an eye for attractive things, which is likely how he maintains his own appearance and keeps others interested. He is so focused on immediate pleasures, however, that he often neglects whatever duties are necessary to make these luxuries possible. Spencer relies far more on luck or opportunity (or those around him) to get him through life rather than using any complex problem-solving.
Even though it’s not immediately obvious, Spencer is quite aware that not everything is always about him. He is observant and sensitive to others’ emotions, but that doesn’t necessarily means he cares enough about them to help a majority of the time. In fact, Spencer is fairly jaded, and will usually only offer his help to those he is close to or knows well. He is definitely not one to rely on for emotional support or practical advice unless you’re absolutely sure how much of an asset you are in his life. In any case, he is more likely to avoid a conflict than address it head-on. He enjoys a little bit of drama and passion, but when he’s the center of criticism, he doesn’t take it very well at all.
He doesn’t seem especially ‘ruthless’ upon first impressions, but Spencer definitely has the charisma and confidence down to be a leader (truthfully, he’s considered one among his group of friends, but he’d never adopt an official label). He easily overwhelms those who are more timid and sensitive, and his determined relentlessness could easily repel those who aren’t used to his domineering nature. A true powerhouse, Spencer cultivates an image of being larger than life; but, hell, all of this gets to his head sometimes. He’s arrogant, with seemingly unmoving convictions and an intolerance towards ‘outsiders,’ which typically disgusts those who get close enough to recognise exactly how dominant he can be.
With all his headstrongness and self-confidence, Spencer easily steps over unwritten boundaries. He’s extremely sarcastic, and with his wit, it’s no surprise when he spits out some sharp insult at someone he deems too incompetent for the team. When he isn’t careful enough, he gets too caught up in the moment, takes things too far, and runs roughshod over more sensitive people. He definitely keeps things interesting and competitive. Other people’s feelings and emotions come second to his own (and his own feelings come second to those of people closest to him), and his blunt honesty mixed with that definitely leaves him seeming rather insensitive.
Max has such an effect on his personality that Spencer practically has an entirely separate persona from his ‘normal’ state. He retains all the exuberance, but loses any potential bite to refrain from hurting Max - that is, unless it’s necessary to uphold a back-and-forth of good-natured quipping. They’ve learned each other’s boundaries well, and know how to interact so well you’d think they were friends from birth. Spencer upholds a certain image, however, in which he appears unaffected by petty romance, so these moments are reserved for only ‘the sun and the moon’.
STRENGTHS }}- Spencer has sex appeal that is very difficult to ignore. He knows how to use it masterfully, and can often bend people to his will using this strength alone. In his (unfortunate) world, age has never seemed to be a problem to those who find him attractive.
- Compelling and attractive, Spencer never has a problem getting along with anyone he meets. He is extremely charismatic and, with all his observational skill, picks up on how people would like him to act. Wisely so, he does just that. Spencer rarely acts on his own accord when trying to earn a new ally.
- Spencer’s fine motor skills are amazing. He’s no magician and doesn’t casually whip out cards to show off his talent, but he has mastered sleight of hand. He is incredibly cunning, although most wouldn’t believe it until they learned of his dexterity.
- Incredibly deceptive, Spencer can lie about anything he’d like to, given the right materials. His habit goes beyond pathological, quite honestly; he does it for sport at this point.
WEAKNESSES }}- While he is fine enough at using it for advantage, Spencer’s gravitation towards sex is his ultimate downfall some of the time.
- Spencer can be too proud sometimes. Whether it sets another person off or simply threatens them, his ego could easily get him into trouble at some point. It’s happened before, and it’s only a matter of time before Spencer gets into serious trouble.
- Surprise, surprise: Spencer isn’t a perfect person. He’s a bit prejudiced, actually. Although he’s not full-on misogynist, Spencer is somewhat sexist, and underestimates women as a gender both physically and mentally.
- If someone so much as threatened Max, Spencer’s world would crumble. All important duties, all his other predicaments, would be set aside to help his ‘moon’. That said, Spencer could easily be subject to blackmail.
HISTORY }} Well, you don’t get involved with Richard Michaels by being all sunshine and flowers. Spencer is a shining example of that fact. Sure, he was raised by a mormon family, but like that stopped him. After a few hiccups in school (read: breakdowns) due to the pressure being put on him to act like a fucking angel, Spencer decided enough was enough for his mormon lifestyle. He started off slow; showing up to church less often, avoiding his family as best he could and, hell, sneaking off in the middle of the night. It was innocent at first - he went to the local bar to play music and stare at the ladies (which soon turned into staring at the boys), having a pretty good time.
That was, until, he met Maximillian Lucas Reed V. Ridiculous name. Anyway, this boy sent Spencer hurtling into the clouds. All it took was a good while in the back room of a gay bar and before he knew it, Spencer had just taken up a bouncer job at the local strip club (slash drug trading hotspot for criminal extraordinaire Richard Michaels). Of course, this wasn't when Spencer got involved with Michaels, oh, no, that time would come very soon. In fact, it was a week later. Spencer was in the middle of a little ‘show’ he’d put on for Max in the back room (which, might he add, is still one of their best moments to this date), having hired some random guy to take up the slack for the night, when the police came banging on the door. Three minutes, two arrests and one awkward moment later, the dynamic duo found themselves in a police department with [number of players] other teenagers.
That was when Richard Michaels came in. One teenager, Sinéad, had the bright idea of running from the department. Despite the obvious doubt that arose, her bright idea actually worked. It was only then that they realised they were screwed. So, the group went to the only person they knew of that could help them - the King of the Criminal Underworld. Luckily for them, they were all followers of the man (which had been the police’s original reason for arresting them before they found out about their less-than-legal activities). So, they were taken under Michaels’ wing - given jobs in the criminal network, provided a safe enough place to live without fear of authorities, gave them food and water; all the good stuff. Some of them found joy in the various substances they smuggled, others found different ways of entertaining themselves on the side. But, no matter what they did, nothing could’ve prepared them for what happened next - Spencer included. Then again, when do you ever expect that one day you’ll be violently awoken and told to flee your place of refuge; to go back into the world you’d managed to escape? At least, Spencer certainly didn’t.
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