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companionsgrasp) wrote2023-05-08 08:24 pm
companionsgrasp) wrote2023-05-08 08:24 pm
Entry tags:
character & player info + permissions ic & ooc
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
NAME: Benedict Fox (and the Companion)
AGE: 33 (Born 1892; present canon date 1925)
APPEARANCE: Benedict has short cropped bright red hair with an under-shave and wafted hair on top. His eyes are wide and harsh, the iris color indistinguishable, and with dark circles on the skin around them as if he's always tired--or wreathed in darkness. He has a small scar across the bridge of his nose. His body is of sleek and lithe build, a wiry thin lean form, with a height of 6'2". He has a very chic 1920s private detective meets Indiana Jones practicality versus fashionable look to him from head to toe with working high boots to fashionable striped vest and (typically) rolled up sleeves, plus all his various armaments and weapons slung on his form when he's on a case. Occasionally dons a long trench coat for weather or stealth purposes. His arms are full of tattooed ink--all dark colored blacks, blues, and purples--depicting strange silhouettes and swirls reminiscent of indescribable creatures and odd symbols. He has typically blunt expressions and an underlying cocky demeanor in his body language.
DEMEANOR: Benedict has the experience and determined demeanor of a man who was trained in his youth to fight demons and lived through a world war; and yet somehow still retains a hint of innocence, a bit of naivety from living a sort of sheltered life, and a very curious and open mind that loves a good mystery. In other words, despite his age he's still very childlike and young in demeanor. He has a youth's slick confidence and a sly charm to him especially when he's amongst amiable peers. He can become excitable and happy when a case goes his way. He tries his best to keep his anger in check at all times due to the disturbance it causes his Companion, because once he lets loose there is literal hell to pay. This all goes out the window, however, sometimes when he's faced with a larger problem or a higher authority figure. He will revert to the meek subservient child soldier of his past life when he's being cautious around someone he doesn't know or like that well. He's polite and courteous to strangers, and with an added bonus of awkward around women as he tries to maintain that politeness for gentlemanly sake. There's still a backbone to him, however, as he will stand up for his believes when it really matters no matter who he has to defy. But his curious mind remains inquisitive no matter what's going on around him and he will pry information out of his surroundings with his wits, charm, or demon if need be. It's what makes him such a good detective.
AUDITORY: --
OLFACTORY: Typically a meticulously clean smell to him, some basic soap smell or something, with hints of leather and metal from his gear. A sense of ozone permeates the air around him though from his arcane artifacts and there's something distinctly unrecognizable from the human world that often gets overlooked by normal humans whose brains simply pass over it in the way brains do when they're trying not to see something they don't want to see. Or in this case smell.
AURA/ENERGY: To most people he looks like a normal human being with nothing special about him. However, anyone with psychic capabilities or a connection to the occult or other realms may see something else entirely. Hovering around Benedict Fox is an inky, dark colored mass of writhing tentacles and too many eyes, a constant shadow to Benedict's form. This entity is a voidling, or an eldritch horror if you prefer, a relatively young Elder God. It is permanently attached to Benedict, partnered with him via an ancient and dark ritual that left them bonded for the rest of their life as one unit. The Companion calls Benedict Its prison for a reason. Benedict, however, does not resent the Being and it is clear from their interactions that they get along rather well actually. Someone with psychic ability may also hear the Companion when It speaks if they are powerful enough to perceive It. It has no physical form however and does not speak out loud but only in one's mind.
AGE: 33 (Born 1892; present canon date 1925)
APPEARANCE: Benedict has short cropped bright red hair with an under-shave and wafted hair on top. His eyes are wide and harsh, the iris color indistinguishable, and with dark circles on the skin around them as if he's always tired--or wreathed in darkness. He has a small scar across the bridge of his nose. His body is of sleek and lithe build, a wiry thin lean form, with a height of 6'2". He has a very chic 1920s private detective meets Indiana Jones practicality versus fashionable look to him from head to toe with working high boots to fashionable striped vest and (typically) rolled up sleeves, plus all his various armaments and weapons slung on his form when he's on a case. Occasionally dons a long trench coat for weather or stealth purposes. His arms are full of tattooed ink--all dark colored blacks, blues, and purples--depicting strange silhouettes and swirls reminiscent of indescribable creatures and odd symbols. He has typically blunt expressions and an underlying cocky demeanor in his body language.
DEMEANOR: Benedict has the experience and determined demeanor of a man who was trained in his youth to fight demons and lived through a world war; and yet somehow still retains a hint of innocence, a bit of naivety from living a sort of sheltered life, and a very curious and open mind that loves a good mystery. In other words, despite his age he's still very childlike and young in demeanor. He has a youth's slick confidence and a sly charm to him especially when he's amongst amiable peers. He can become excitable and happy when a case goes his way. He tries his best to keep his anger in check at all times due to the disturbance it causes his Companion, because once he lets loose there is literal hell to pay. This all goes out the window, however, sometimes when he's faced with a larger problem or a higher authority figure. He will revert to the meek subservient child soldier of his past life when he's being cautious around someone he doesn't know or like that well. He's polite and courteous to strangers, and with an added bonus of awkward around women as he tries to maintain that politeness for gentlemanly sake. There's still a backbone to him, however, as he will stand up for his believes when it really matters no matter who he has to defy. But his curious mind remains inquisitive no matter what's going on around him and he will pry information out of his surroundings with his wits, charm, or demon if need be. It's what makes him such a good detective.
AUDITORY: --
OLFACTORY: Typically a meticulously clean smell to him, some basic soap smell or something, with hints of leather and metal from his gear. A sense of ozone permeates the air around him though from his arcane artifacts and there's something distinctly unrecognizable from the human world that often gets overlooked by normal humans whose brains simply pass over it in the way brains do when they're trying not to see something they don't want to see. Or in this case smell.
AURA/ENERGY: To most people he looks like a normal human being with nothing special about him. However, anyone with psychic capabilities or a connection to the occult or other realms may see something else entirely. Hovering around Benedict Fox is an inky, dark colored mass of writhing tentacles and too many eyes, a constant shadow to Benedict's form. This entity is a voidling, or an eldritch horror if you prefer, a relatively young Elder God. It is permanently attached to Benedict, partnered with him via an ancient and dark ritual that left them bonded for the rest of their life as one unit. The Companion calls Benedict Its prison for a reason. Benedict, however, does not resent the Being and it is clear from their interactions that they get along rather well actually. Someone with psychic ability may also hear the Companion when It speaks if they are powerful enough to perceive It. It has no physical form however and does not speak out loud but only in one's mind.
SKILLS & MISCELLANEOUS
SKILLS: --
BACKGROUND: --
LIKES: --
DISLIKES: --
MISC: Originally from the 1920s. Can easily slip into a Modern AU. Or be AU'd into another canon's world. Prefer to keep his Companion with him. The Companion's speech is written in "purple italics" to differentiate from Benedict. The Companion's speech is not spoken aloud and typically cannot be heard by most people unless they are psychic/magic or mired in the occult. Good Story mechanics trump canon rules so ask if you'd like a scenario where the Companion can be perceived by anyone!
BACKGROUND: --
LIKES: --
DISLIKES: --
MISC: Originally from the 1920s. Can easily slip into a Modern AU. Or be AU'd into another canon's world. Prefer to keep his Companion with him. The Companion's speech is written in "purple italics" to differentiate from Benedict. The Companion's speech is not spoken aloud and typically cannot be heard by most people unless they are psychic/magic or mired in the occult. Good Story mechanics trump canon rules so ask if you'd like a scenario where the Companion can be perceived by anyone!
PERMISSIONS: IN CHARACTER
PHYSICAL AFFECTION: Yes. Generally accepting of most signs of affection except in some cases (typically depending on the person or situation). This may, however, trigger his ability to perceive emotions and memories from your character. See opt-out if interested.
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: Yes. He's a trained and skilled fighter. His preference is to fight with a bayonet and pistol. He also has athletic and combat abilities granted to him by the Companion. Almost anything goes in a good fight as long as we refrain from permanently maiming him or killing him. Those options can be discussed if a thread/plotline goes off in that direction though as I'm open to it if it makes sense.
RELATIONSHIPS: OTA Gen interactions. Benedict is kind and friendly, and he could use more friends to open him up to the wide world a little more. Assumed CR welcome especially for one-shot memes; if a character has interacted with him before in another thread he will recognize them and treat them accordingly. Flirting and shipping with this character is acceptable; Benedict's preference is M/F, he canonically has a crush on a female character; for RP purposes M/M or M/Other flirting with him is perfectly acceptable despite his fluster over it please continue, if it leads to him accepting other views then that would be lovely. (Essentially, I'd ship anything if it works but mind you Benedict is originally from the 1920s and he's a little sheltered and extremely polite in such matters so he'll be awkward about it all at first. Just keep making him blush, it'll be fine.)
PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION:
MAGICAL INFORMATION:
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS:
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE: Yes. He's a trained and skilled fighter. His preference is to fight with a bayonet and pistol. He also has athletic and combat abilities granted to him by the Companion. Almost anything goes in a good fight as long as we refrain from permanently maiming him or killing him. Those options can be discussed if a thread/plotline goes off in that direction though as I'm open to it if it makes sense.
RELATIONSHIPS: OTA Gen interactions. Benedict is kind and friendly, and he could use more friends to open him up to the wide world a little more. Assumed CR welcome especially for one-shot memes; if a character has interacted with him before in another thread he will recognize them and treat them accordingly. Flirting and shipping with this character is acceptable; Benedict's preference is M/F, he canonically has a crush on a female character; for RP purposes M/M or M/Other flirting with him is perfectly acceptable despite his fluster over it please continue, if it leads to him accepting other views then that would be lovely. (Essentially, I'd ship anything if it works but mind you Benedict is originally from the 1920s and he's a little sheltered and extremely polite in such matters so he'll be awkward about it all at first. Just keep making him blush, it'll be fine.)
PSYCHIC & PSIONIC INFORMATION:
MAGICAL INFORMATION:
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS:
PLAYER
NAME: Aisu
CONTACT: PMs, other contact info upon request
ACTIVE TIMES/PACE: CST. Nightowl. Slow. Will boomerang if available.
BRACKETS/PROSE: Both are fine. Will match.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: I'll let you know if I find one.
CONTACT: PMs, other contact info upon request
ACTIVE TIMES/PACE: CST. Nightowl. Slow. Will boomerang if available.
BRACKETS/PROSE: Both are fine. Will match.
OFFENSIVE SUBJECTS & TRIGGERS: I'll let you know if I find one.
PERMISSIONS: OUT OF CHARACTER
BACKTAGGING: Yes. My bread and butter.
THREADHOPPING: When appropriate, yes. Ask if uncertain.
FOURTHWALLING: Ask if acceptable under the circumstances. Memes and communities that facilitate fourthwalling and meta talk are obviously all good for this sort of thing; elsewhere, just give a quick question. (If you're Deadpool it's perfectly acceptable.)
NOT INTERESTED IN: I'll let you know if I ever come across anything.
THREADHOPPING: When appropriate, yes. Ask if uncertain.
FOURTHWALLING: Ask if acceptable under the circumstances. Memes and communities that facilitate fourthwalling and meta talk are obviously all good for this sort of thing; elsewhere, just give a quick question. (If you're Deadpool it's perfectly acceptable.)
NOT INTERESTED IN: I'll let you know if I ever come across anything.
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