YoshiSkittlez Member

The CS on its own I really like. It takes the raw classic tale and puts a modern twist on it to fit the rp. My concern is the gender, as previously stated. Like, if there was a *specific purpose* to change Aurora to a male, I'd like to see that... but just changing it for the sake of changing it... kinda kills the whole thing in my opinion.

> **Characters - Information** > Characters are not limited to Disney, Pixar, or Dreamworks. This roleplay will also be accepting characters from other types of literature/ entertainment such as: legends, mythology, fairy tales. For example one could choose to portray someone as well known as Little Red Riding Hood, or change the pace completely by portraying Rose Red (Snow White's younger sister) or the Monkey King. Vicier has given us a TON of range when it comes to characters, pretty much allowing our imagination to take us wherever we want so long as we stay true to what that character is about. I understand we have a lot of female characters and could use more males (why not just chose a male character then?), but by changing a (very vital) part about what makes that character, that character, I feel that it somehow disrespects the very few rules given to us by our GM.

I don't see why you don't just keep Aurora... Aurora. (female)

Well I got that out a lot quicker than I thought I would lol

 The Enchanted Forest - Swan Lake *"Fate is fate for a reason, one should not change what life has in store for them lest risk losing more than they had to begin with."* A flickering smile crossed the Dark Sorcerer's lips, impressed by such bold words from such a small thing with nothing to protect her short of her quick wit. He halted his steps in favor to allow Odette to size him up in return. He could feel her eyes baring into him as she walked around him, as if his true intentions were written somewhere on his golden-flecked skin and though she wouldn't find anything there but darkness, he allowed her further search. *"I've heard about you Rumpelstiltskin... Heard Rothbart and Bridget speak of you... Heard the people of the kingdom warn others about you... They call you Dark One for a reason sorcerer. You claim to know me, though from your lack of knowing my answer to your question it's clear that you do not."* Rumpelstiltskin let out a quiet snort through his nose. Oh he knew the answer to her question, even if she didn't; not truly, because he hadn't offered it to her yet. *"You cannot help me, nor would I ever ask you to. My curse is mine to bare, you couldn't possibly be the one to break it. I do not wish to make a deal with you Rumpelstiltskin... Not now, and not ever... So why are you here?"* Rumpelstiltskin moved forward, now that her investigation of him was done with, and her back to him to look out on the water, he was able to approach her. "Break it? No, I can't do that..." Rumpelstiltskin began, letting his hands rest on the tops of her shoulders lightly. It was probably a bit much for someone who had grown up learning to fear him, as most everyone else in The Enchanted Forest had, but he needed the contact. The dark magic of the curse was calling to him like a familiar friend, he just couldn't place what it was, not until he touched her. Flashes of Odette's past engrained itself into his mind in a blur, as if he were watching snippets of her life through her own eyes. A washing of understanding came over him then as he watched Rothbart cast the curse and she was turned into a swan, forced to the solace of the lake in wait until the moon rose high in the sky to change her back. Feeling the dark magic pulsing through her blood underneath the skin of her shoulders where he was touching her, he could practically feel the tendrils aching to be released from within her; to return to it's true origin; him. A memory of The Dark One before him, Zoso, flashed into his mind then; a particular lesson in which he had given Rothbart the curse that now plagued Odette. He held his hold on her shoulders a bit more firmly to bend his neck closer so that he was speaking in her ear. He knew all he needed to now. "But I can... *alter* it." He whispered before forcefully pushing himself away from her, putting distance between them once more. "Who do you think gave Rothbart the curse to begin with?" Rumpelstiltskin then asked, defaulting back to his child-like voice with an equally childish smirk playing on his lips before gesturing to himself with a grand flourish. "A vow of everlasting love." He sing-songed, proving that there was more he knew than she had thought. "I can't imagine the amount of washing you need to do from having to wade into that lake night after night... *But*, if it were only... let's say, once a week... and you no longer had to stay here with Rothbart..." He was dangling the offer in front of her like a steak to a starved lion. Not only could he *see* how unhappy Odette was with her situation, he could *feel* it too. His magic was coursing through her veins. It was as if a piece of him was living inside her and now under the full understanding of what it was, in turn it was as if she was a part of him too. He could see her mind quickly working, however, and knowing what she was going to say even before she said it, he interrupted by adding on, "And all I ask for in return is information. A simple question really... all you have to do... is tell me... why you are unable to fall in love with your captor. That's it. Take my words for what they are dearie, for they can not be twisted." It was true enough, that's all he needed to know in order to uphold his deal with Rothbart. The sorcerer, in his rage, had failed to explain exactly what it was that he wanted Rumpelstiltskin to do. The implication was there, of course, but Rumpelstiltskin was never one to uphold his end of the deal on just assumptions... no, not when he could get in return was far more precious than what it is he had to do in return. "I don't care too much for the man either, *Princess*. Any information you can give me will only help *you* in the end. I have no interest in his wanting your hand, or your kingdom. I simply seek ways to destroy him, simple as that." He rubbed two fingers together, giving his hand occupation while he waited for her answer.

Got Baeden's post up so those at the Lodge have something to respond to while I work on my Rumpel post. Shouldn't take me too long but Rumpel can be kind of hard to portray sometimes... lol

 Earth - Tahoe Skii Lodge It took a bit, but Baeden had managed to remove most of the snow that had been kicked up into his face, only for a fresh wave of the white powder to cover him again. Standing stock still for a moment (hearing Augusts' laughter intensifying ten-fold) Baeden just sighed before using his sleeve to remove the snow from his face... again. Truly today just wasn't his day. Free to see again, holding up his arm slightly as a sort of barrier should anything else happen in the next ten seconds, he allowed his eyes to rest on the red-head who was apologizing. *"Sorry for the snow spray there. I'll get you a free hot chocolate if you like."* Upon reflex, Baeden found that his head was shaking no to the offer, allowing his arm to relax back down to his side when it seemed that he was finally in the clear. "No, that's alright. I wasn't looking where I was going." He responded with a light shrug of his shoulders. Suddenly, there was another red-head that seemed to come out of nowhere; River Anderson, as she had introduced herself, and the opposite red-head introduced herself as Annelise Brie and the blonde opposite her as Elisa Brie. Baeden hadn't even so much as blinked when another joined in, introducing himself as Dustin and voicing his own thoughts of being completely out of their element. Though a handful of years younger than he was, Baeden could already tell that the two of them had a lot in common, though Baeden wouldn't have ever asked for help upfront the way Dustin was. Props to the kid. *“Uh… Hey, did I kick up some sno-... Enough Anna!"* His attention was brought back full-circle to the blonde who he had first laid his eyes on before he got covered in snow again. She seemed just as confused as he was when it came to all these other people popping out of nowhere. He missed what had transpired between the two sisters for Elisa to warrent a basic 'shut up' but she had her attention back to him. *“Hey; I’m really sorry about the snow. I didn't see you there and I know my sister doesn't pay enough attention to notice anyone unless their right in front of her face, especially when we’re betting on chores and food. My name is Eliza Brie; my father owns the lodge. If there’s anything I can do for you; free ski or boarding lessons, meals, event tickets, ect. Just let me know. Uh… I guess that offer could include your friend as well, though it means more work for me and I don’t know how a dying hyena would go at some of the events…”* Baeden couldn't help but to look over his snow-covered shoulder at August. Dying hyena didn't even cover it at that point, but August seemed to come up for air at the mention of a favor from an exceptionally beautiful woman. Baeden visibly winced, knowing just where his boss' mind was headed so he jumped in before August got a chance. "No, no... we're good." He said lamely gesturing to the VIP badge he wore at his hip. He hated to flaunt it around like he was bragging, he really wasn't, it was just a gesture that he had pretty much everything covered expense wise... not that he would ever allow a woman to pay for anything for him in the first place, or pull a favor... that just wasn't in his moral code. Especially when it had been his fault. "Though you guys might want to think about putting runway lights up here or something... kinda a high traffic area." He added, a small attempt at a light bit of humor but it didn't seem to take too well. It sounded a lot better in his head. Her attention was swallowed up by the boy, Dustin, giving Baeden a chance to talk with August. Stepping a few feet away from the growing group, Baeden put a hand on August's shoulder and lowered his voice. "I know what you're thinking-" He started, but August interrupted. "Which one you want me to wing for you? Really I'd be happy with any of the three but since I'm in a pretty damn good mood-" "-And the answer is no." Baeden interrupted, finishing his previous thought before August had interrupted him, also seeming to answer August's question, which had his boss frowning. Feeling like he had to explain like to that of a child, Baeden looked back to the group of three girls (and one guy), making sure that August saw what he saw. "Jail. Bait." Baeden said slowly before pushing August away from him. "Now... go and test out that pool you were talking about or whatever, just leave me alone." August regained his balance quite easily, keeping himself from toppling into the snow which he was sure had been Baeden's initial intent. "Alright, alright. You don't gotta spell it out for me." August said brushing away tiny flecks of snow from his leather jacket from his contact with the snow-covered Baeden. Baeden just shook his head, rolling his eyes a bit. Yeah... yeah he did. He watched his boss heading in the opposite direction, having already found a new object for his affections: twins. Groaning inwardly to himself, Baeden shook his head before he heard Elisa addressing him again. *"Sorry... I don't think I caught your name..."* Baeden turned to the group, blinking a few times. How exactly did he just get pulled into... whatever this was? Shifting a bit awkwardly on his feet, never really great at talking in front of groups larger than one, he lamely gave his name. "Cassidy. Baeden Cassidy." He found that his foot had decided to kick at a small clump of snow below him, giving him something to do and to look at to keep from looking stupid... though he was sure that point had already come and gone. "I uh, I'm just looking for something to eat." He added lamely, chancing a look back up to Elisa.

And I'm a huge Jeremy Irons nerd, so the need for me to bring up that half his 'Be Prepared' song wasn't sung by him because he lost his voice is there... Here's something you can do... try to pinpoint the EXACT spot where Jeremy Irons was replaced by another. (I know, I just wanna know if anyone is as pathetic as me to realize it).

I was going to make the comparison in my next post if no one else did lmao. I shall have a post up here in a few hours.

Id be willing to let you pick at my brain for ideas for the Dark Queen if you need a bit of help. I might have a few ideas somewhere. Just PM me ;) Edit: Also I'm a bit confused. Prospero has magic on Earth?