Post by ➵ chironides on Nov 5, 2016 20:56:31 GMT -5
hello all! this is a claimed one on one thread specifically for me (chironides) and sparkscatter. feel free to drop by and have a chat though, if you wish--we won't bite!
the plot.
muse A and B are masked heroes, vigilantes of sorts, that save their city (sunny Los Angeles) from crimes that occur under the cover of darkness. however, during the day, both are as ordinary as can be, going about their daily lives and jobs in a mostly uneventful way. the two cross paths during their nightly watches, and aren't particularly fond of each other, but when they meet during the daytime, an romantic interest sparks up. the lives they live only get more chaotic the more serious they get with their relationship--and at what point to they blow their cover?
the characters.
Born to a single mother in one of the rougher parts of downtown Los Angeles, and is a total momma's boy. When he was roughly ten years old, a man entered his mother's life, and he physically abused both them the closer he got to them. It was in self-defense that Jasper first learned to fight, both at home and at school, as he was the picked on white kid--he quickly earned the reputation of someone not to mess with. At his mother's urging, he took his grades seriously in high school, but decided to pursue law studies to find justice for people like her. When it came time for him to leave for college, however, he was constantly plagued by the guilt that his mother was being hurt by his now stepfather. The two eventually broke up, but the excessive blows to the head that his mother took left her with early onset dementia. Jasper then changed his dreams of relocating to the East Coast to continue his law studies to stay close to home and care for her.
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the plot.
muse A and B are masked heroes, vigilantes of sorts, that save their city (sunny Los Angeles) from crimes that occur under the cover of darkness. however, during the day, both are as ordinary as can be, going about their daily lives and jobs in a mostly uneventful way. the two cross paths during their nightly watches, and aren't particularly fond of each other, but when they meet during the daytime, an romantic interest sparks up. the lives they live only get more chaotic the more serious they get with their relationship--and at what point to they blow their cover?
the characters.
Jasper Alsteen - - 25 years old - - male
ENFJ Aquarius
Face claim: Tom Hiddleston
Appearance:ENFJ Aquarius
Face claim: Tom Hiddleston
- Stands at roughly 6'2", with, at first glance, a lanky, spidery and lithe frame. Underneath his formal work clothes, however, one would be surprised to see that he's actually quite muscular and toned, with a hard, lean body.
- Has fair but golden-kissed skin, mostly free of blemishes, paired with curly blonde hair and light blue eyes--basically, your European archetype. Tends to keep mostly clean-shaven.
- Facial structure is handsome and angular, with a strong jawline and defined cheekbones.
- Has a dazzling, friendly smile, but he looks just as good with a more serious expression. Naturally exudes a warm, friendly aura that makes him come off as inviting to even strangers.
- Mostly characterized by his pleasant, kind demeanor, his optimism, and his hard-working nature. He is also known among many to act as a gentleman would through and through, treating everyone he comes across with respect.
- In conversation, he comes off as personable, polite, and poised, perhaps even outgoing to an extent--but in reality, even though he has many extroverted qualities, he also has some introverted tendencies (ex: he needs some alone time every now and then to 'recharge').
- Has an exceptionally high moral principles, and rarely strays from his values even in the face of difficulty. He is a man of very high integrity and personal pride, and firmly believes in the concept of justice for all. Even though he's generally empathetic, he has a hard time feeling for criminals.
- He's a highly intelligent and knowledgeable person, but not in the way where it comes off as condescending. Instead, this sharpness lends him a realistic, grounded worldview.
- He works as a lawyer in a somewhat large firm based in Los Angeles, California. He's made his way up the ladder and has a small team working under him, but belonging to such a large firm gives him the ability to disappear when he needs to--which is a good thing, in his face.
- Attended Stanford for his undergraduate studies, then returned to his home in California for law school (at USC), and to care for his aging mother.
- Lives in an apartment by himself in Downtown Los Angeles, somewhat close to his alma mater, but also close to where the action is at night.
- His nighttime costume is a long-sleeved black shirt, a black scarf wrapped around his neck and mouth, a black baseball cap pulled low over his eyes, black slacks of some kind, gloves, and boots.
- His fighting style is fast and physical. He's got quick reflexes and can hit hard, but his weakness is not knowing quite when to stop; for example, his fighting spirit is so strong that he'll try to find a victory even when he's outnumbered. He doesn't back down for anyone. He's also intelligent and can think on his toes, and often times will use his surroundings to his advantage to squeak out a win. He's been trained in hand-to-hand combat, so he knows more technique than your average street fighter.
- Is somewhat proficient in the Spanish language--living in California for one's whole life has that result.
Born to a single mother in one of the rougher parts of downtown Los Angeles, and is a total momma's boy. When he was roughly ten years old, a man entered his mother's life, and he physically abused both them the closer he got to them. It was in self-defense that Jasper first learned to fight, both at home and at school, as he was the picked on white kid--he quickly earned the reputation of someone not to mess with. At his mother's urging, he took his grades seriously in high school, but decided to pursue law studies to find justice for people like her. When it came time for him to leave for college, however, he was constantly plagued by the guilt that his mother was being hurt by his now stepfather. The two eventually broke up, but the excessive blows to the head that his mother took left her with early onset dementia. Jasper then changed his dreams of relocating to the East Coast to continue his law studies to stay close to home and care for her.
Andrew Ryuka - - 21 years old - - male
Andrew stands at a little below average height of 5'7". He has a slim but muscular build from his time in high school and junior high when he was in the track team. His head is covered with a messy nest of light hair that is just long enough to throw into a small ponytail. When he is working it is much more organized and well kept. He works as a detective and is known for how good he does his job, though due to his age he is looked down upon by others. He was born in Japan to a japanese mother and an american father, which he got his looks from, but was taken to america after they broke up. His father was very bitter after the break up and changed his name to Andrew when they moved. Andrews original name was Hiroshi. His father was a detective and was killed in the line of work when he was young. That is was inspired Andrew to become one as well and what also fuels his need to either capture or kill those who break the wrong. When he is out at night and acting as a vigilante he wears a black trench coat and a white mask. He is very skilled with a gun but can be physically over powered due to his short and lithe stature. Andrew is very reserved and careful. He's polite, but only to a certain point. He would keep his emotions very much in check, but when they over run his ability they are explosive. Angering him is difficult but dangerous. When he is acting as a vigilante he's a lot more rugged and out spoken. Though still doesn't go out of his way to talk.