Administrator
HIGH PRIESTESS
gold
familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
|
Post by Admin on Feb 21, 2023 20:00:39 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","staffcont"] [attr="class","staffheader"] BREAKSHOT
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] A FEW WEEKS AFTER SILVERWING GALA[attr="class","staffpara"] The Rose Lounge is a large upscale establishment in the middle of Downtown Delphi; in it rests a sultry low lit bar that partially obscures famous faces, charming bartenders that will put together skillfully crafted cocktails, and an extensive (and mostly expensive) wine list. It's well known to be a place that Dmitri Wisbane hangs out at, and admittedly, it's one of Cass's, too. [break][break] Thursday nights can get busy, but it's not quite crowded. At the door, she only needs to flash her ID before she's let in. There's not much reason to--she barely drinks these days, only grabbing a light cocktail for herself before she makes her way to the pool tables. She was no pro by any means, but she enjoyed a game or two on occasion. [break][break] There's already someone there, and she recognizes him as one of the newer recruits this year, though his name still eludes her (as do most initiates, these days). [break][break] Rifling through the cue sticks, she grabs one and runs a hand down the shaft, contemplating. [break][break] "Evening. Mind if I join?"
npc thread details[attr="class","staffpara"] [attr="class","staffpara"] clair saint-juste [break][break] cass is currently: not hostile[break] cass is currently: not using spells[break] ? ? ? is not out [newclass="nullelem"]}.mini-profile.user-1 .mini-prof { background-image: url(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/971663994823782420/1066600181195362334/hover.png)!important;[/newclass]
|
|
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024297070841917/clair-smoke.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024420668588052/clair-bis.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024788110581831/testclair.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1079454810195120249/clair-redhover.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063752572810309633/clair-moonrise-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098907117404028998/test.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098918175040602162/clair-slick.webp https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1099031143535366265/avatar-01.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1101740599012499456/lwz-bis.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083857502249/mitsui-01.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083568115784/mitsui-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474140150345728/mitsui-03.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474139521208340/mitsui-04.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1107639421718761493/clair-03.jpg
gold
familiar FamiliarCalla, a Baffin Island wolf
played by OOC Namebutternut
Bacon ipsum dolor amet brisket pork belly flank
|
Post by clair saint-juste on Feb 22, 2023 11:08:00 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","pie"] It started with a phone call from an old acquaintance. Someone whose name vanishes from reports when a case is closed. [break][break] "What do you think about people looking for a body they don't want to find?" The practiced honeyed voice, which would rip off any chatline user, travels across the stone room. [break][break] A diamond pattern's shade, filled with a silhouette in places, stands out on the floor. Sat on a bench, Clair contemplates it, fingers spinning his lighter swiftly. The reply he wants to say blinks in the corner of his mind: 'sounds like another Thursday's job.' [break][break] Instead, he answers:[break] "Belief can be a ballast when it's the only one thing left." Or is it the thin rope people walk on? Whatever. He leans against the partition; a medium-sized envelope slid under it bumps into his right boot. One nimble motion to get it, and then he takes a picture out. [break][break] A whistle. [break][break] "You always perfectly capture people displaying their talent for bad choices." That's what he calls a successful collaboration. [break][break] Now, he has to distract his mind. [break][break] It ends with a little trip to the Rose Lounge - the envelope dropped at this flat - and a glass of macallan sherry oak. Not the right scene for his casual somber outfit - the black turtle-neck counterbalances the other clothes -, not his usual scene when he wants to relax either, but he has befriended one of the bartenders — and it's been a few weeks since they caught up. [break][break] So, in the meantime, he steps closer to a pool table. He's ready to play when a woman comes nearby. There's an 'Oh, shit.' followed by 'She probably wants to be viewed as any customer.' [break][break] "Good evening," He smiles while putting his glass on a nearby table. "Not at all, it's better to play with someone else." He carefully leans the cue against the table and rolls up his sleeves to his elbows; the cheerful expression lingers. "What do you prefer? Rotation games? Straight? Eight-ball…?" [attr="class","notes"] [attr="class","pietag"] Admin[newclass=".pie"]background: var(--secondbg);color: var(--iconcolor); font-family: 'Jost';font-size: 13px;line-height: 1.8; width: 475px; margin: 0 auto; padding:4em;text-align:justify; box-sizing:border-box;} .pie a { text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-block; background-color:var(--mainbg); padding:0.6em 0.8em;font-size:10px;} .pie .notes { display: block;font-size: 10px;letter-spacing: 0.05em;padding: 4em 4em 0 4em;text-align: center;border-top: 1px solid var(--mainbg); margin-top: 4em; } .pietag { margin-top:4em; text-align:center; } div[rel=user-182] .pie b { color: var(--cerberus); [/newclass]
|
|
Administrator
HIGH PRIESTESS
gold
familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
|
Post by Admin on Mar 19, 2023 19:55:23 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","staffcont"] [attr="class","staffheader"] BREAKSHOT
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] A FEW WEEKS AFTER SILVERWING GALA[attr="class","staffpara"] "How about eight-ball? It's a classic." Cass says. She's thankful that the person seems to treat her like a normal person. Overt formality gets on her nerves--especially when she's not on the job. [break][break] "Stripes or solids?" She asks. Cass goes ahead and begins to set up the table. All the balls are stacked into the rack, with the 8-ball in the middle, and she carefully aligns it to the foot. [break][break] You see, what's great about pool, is that there's plenty of space to talk. [break][break] Cass carefully chalks the tip of the stick, and returns his cheery expression. Bits of info begin to surface in her mind again, although the name seems to elude her. But in the very least...she remembers that he comes from a prominent family. [break][break] "St. Juste, right? How are you liking Cerberus?"
npc thread details[attr="class","staffpara"] [attr="class","staffpara"] clair saint-juste [break][break] cass is currently: not hostile[break] cass is currently: not using spells[break] ? ? ? is not out [newclass="nullelem"]}.mini-profile.user-1 .mini-prof { background-image: url(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/971663994823782420/1066600181195362334/hover.png)!important;[/newclass]
|
|
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024297070841917/clair-smoke.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024420668588052/clair-bis.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024788110581831/testclair.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1079454810195120249/clair-redhover.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063752572810309633/clair-moonrise-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098907117404028998/test.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098918175040602162/clair-slick.webp https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1099031143535366265/avatar-01.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1101740599012499456/lwz-bis.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083857502249/mitsui-01.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083568115784/mitsui-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474140150345728/mitsui-03.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474139521208340/mitsui-04.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1107639421718761493/clair-03.jpg
gold
familiar FamiliarCalla, a Baffin Island wolf
played by OOC Namebutternut
Bacon ipsum dolor amet brisket pork belly flank
|
Post by clair saint-juste on Mar 22, 2023 2:54:58 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","pie"] "Stripes," Clair's tone is as relaxed as his gestures when he grabs a blue chalk and scrapes it against the end of his cue. Still, he steals a glance at the first occasion. The image of Cerberus's high priest setting the table is one of these scenes that would make him say: 'Can you slap me? I'm pretty sure I'm still sleeping.' [break][break] Despite the bizarreness of this instant, Clair discards a few possibilities: no need for the flattery some senior officers love and no point in playing a role. The rules stop at: Be yourself and mind your words. [break][break] The smile on his lips still in place, he checks if there's chalk everywhere on the tip before putting the block next to his glass. [break][break] And he blinks. [break][break] His surname in her mouth sounds like a tremor; a mild electric tingle flickers up from his fingertips to his shoulder. He exists — that's how it plays in his mind —, and the idea, the possibility, troubles him because his present self doesn't stand by itself. [break][break] Besides, any particularly stupid decision or case's outcome would have already led to a sanction — so he could eliminate this hypothesis. [break][break] "Yes, ma'am," He bites the inside of his cheek, and as he offers a repentant smile, he continues. "There are several intriguing cases going on and even more interesting instructors. So it's exciting." [break][break] The simplest questions are the trickiest. As Clair talks, he moves to grab his jacket and takes a wallet out of a pocket. Once, he has a coin in his hand, he walks back. [break][break] "I think the only sad part is, you know, how the other covens' guys look at us," He fakes a pouty expression. "Complaining and complaining…" then grins as he makes a vague gesture with his hand. [break][break] Then lifts it — coin wedged between two fingers. [break][break] "Heads or tails?"[attr="class","notes"] [attr="class","pietag"] Admin[newclass=".pie"]background: var(--secondbg);color: var(--iconcolor); font-family: 'Jost';font-size: 13px;line-height: 1.8; width: 475px; margin: 0 auto; padding:4em;text-align:justify; box-sizing:border-box;} .pie a { text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-block; background-color:var(--mainbg); padding:0.6em 0.8em;font-size:10px;} .pie .notes { display: block;font-size: 10px;letter-spacing: 0.05em;padding: 4em 4em 0 4em;text-align: center;border-top: 1px solid var(--mainbg); margin-top: 4em; } .pietag { margin-top:4em; text-align:center; } div[rel=user-182] .pie b { color: var(--cerberus); [/newclass]
|
|
Administrator
HIGH PRIESTESS
gold
familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
|
Post by Admin on Apr 17, 2023 23:06:33 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","staffcont"] [attr="class","staffheader"] BREAKSHOT
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] A FEW WEEKS AFTER SILVERWING GALA[attr="class","staffpara"] Cass wonders if what he says is something rehearsed or said out of habit, for when a superior walks into the room. It is a good answer, she thinks. But it's not quite what she's looking for; Cass doesn't want people who want to impress. A soldier can only go so far with fealty as their crutch. Mustn't there be more to Cerberus than dogged loyalty and optics? [break][break] She laughs. "No need to be formal, Cass is fine. I won't demote you if I lose." She teases. Being a Cerberus Commissioner was no small task, but she's not one to unfairly wield her authority, nor does she really care about rank outside of coven matters. She only returns what you give. [break][break] What Clair says is true--she knows full well how it feels to have all eyes on you. "Everyone's a critic, aren't they? You give 'em what they want and they still complain." She says, making a not so subtle jab at the coven's critics--nobles, other covens, even humans. It wasn't easy, being a Cerberus witch in these times. [break][break] She leans back on the pool table and touches a hand to her chin, looking thoughtful. [break][break] "Tails."
npc thread details[attr="class","staffpara"] [attr="class","staffpara"] clair saint-juste [break][break] cass is currently: not hostile[break] cass is currently: not using spells[break] ? ? ? is not out [newclass="nullelem"]}.mini-profile.user-1 .mini-prof { background-image: url(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/971663994823782420/1066600181195362334/hover.png)!important;[/newclass]
|
|
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024297070841917/clair-smoke.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024420668588052/clair-bis.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024788110581831/testclair.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1079454810195120249/clair-redhover.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063752572810309633/clair-moonrise-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098907117404028998/test.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098918175040602162/clair-slick.webp https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1099031143535366265/avatar-01.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1101740599012499456/lwz-bis.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083857502249/mitsui-01.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083568115784/mitsui-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474140150345728/mitsui-03.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474139521208340/mitsui-04.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1107639421718761493/clair-03.jpg
gold
familiar FamiliarCalla, a Baffin Island wolf
played by OOC Namebutternut
Bacon ipsum dolor amet brisket pork belly flank
|
Post by clair saint-juste on Apr 18, 2023 12:33:13 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","pie"] "Good to know, even if I can assure you, you would have been disappointed, Cass." The affirmation comes with an easygoing smile. "I can't go lower," he says, knowing one could argue: being kicked out of the coven still works, "so the only plan is to climb."[break][break] Where the fun stuff happens. Being an initiate means pacing back and forth in a little cage, wondering: 'What should I do to put my muzzle in those confidential businesses?' Of course, there are connections and networking, but there's a problem: most of these players are older than him -- which means they are dangerous. [break][break] How can one move inside their pack while flying under the radar? It does sound like a challenge, and Clair is up to it. [break][break] "And they lack patience. We may use magic, but some situations can't be solved, just like that."[break][break] The frustration is genuine, and from Cassidy's words, he imagines she must be used to this feeling. But Clair moves on and draws closer before flipping the coin and trapping it between a palm and the back of his hand. [break][break] He shows her the result. Heads. He winks at her as he pockets the coin. [break][break] Fingers grab the cue ball, rolling it on the pool table felt until it's placed on the right spot. [break][break] Clair stares at the rack. How could he break it to his advantage? The Cerberus Commissioner may be around; his concentration doesn't crumble as he leans forward, forearm almost resting on the felt. [break][break] Only two rules to follow: stay relaxed and keep a clear mind. [break][break] Clair steadies the pool stick between his fingers. A few glides, and then he hits the cue ball with force. Balls spread; some hit the rail. [break][break] "Can I ask you a question?" The tone is casual with hint of curiosity. [break][break] Clair walks around the table, eyes on the cue ball. He takes another shot, but the striped ball rolls away from the pocket, bumps against the rail, and ends its course in a tricky spot. [break][break] Time to stay on the sideline. [attr="class","notes"] [attr="class","pietag"] Admin [newclass=".pie"]background: var(--secondbg);color: var(--iconcolor); font-family: 'Jost';font-size: 13px;line-height: 1.8; width: 475px; margin: 0 auto; padding:4em;text-align:justify; box-sizing:border-box;} .pie a { text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-block; background-color:var(--mainbg); padding:0.6em 0.8em;font-size:10px;} .pie .notes { display: block;font-size: 10px;letter-spacing: 0.05em;padding: 4em 4em 0 4em;text-align: center;border-top: 1px solid var(--mainbg); margin-top: 4em; } .pietag { margin-top:4em; text-align:center; } div[rel=user-182] .pie b { color: var(--cerberus); [/newclass]
|
|
Administrator
HIGH PRIESTESS
gold
familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
|
Post by Admin on Apr 26, 2023 23:32:38 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","staffcont"] [attr="class","staffheader"] BREAKSHOT
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] A FEW WEEKS AFTER SILVERWING GALA[attr="class","staffpara"] The thing is with Cerberus, Cassidy Wolfe's Cerberus, is that you are destined to fail. To disappoint. And the taller you climb, the harder you fall. It's part of the job; there are moments where you will question yourself and wonder if it's all worth it. It's not her job to answer, but it is her job to guide each cadet to their own conclusion. [break][break] With Clair, she knows that he hasn't gotten very far. She wonders what kind of journey he'll embark. She likes the fire in his eyes in his answer, his determination to climb. "Good, that's what I like to see." She encourages. She hopes that kind of spirit stays; it rarely does, the longer you stay in Cerberus. [break][break] It's Clair's first shot, so she lets him, watching him with a careful eye. His hands are steady as he makes the breakshot, balls flying from the force. Unfortunately, the first shot he makes after that leaves the ball in a tricky spot. [break][break] "Ask away." She says before leaning down. She aims at a solid ball that's a little far away, but with the right force... [break][break] It's pocketed. [break][break] The next shot she makes is positional; leaving it surrounded by more solids than stripes, where Clair might risk hitting a solid into a hole. It's his turn, now.
npc thread details[attr="class","staffpara"] [attr="class","staffpara"] clair saint-juste [break][break] cass is currently: not hostile[break] cass is currently: not using spells[break] ? ? ? is not out [newclass="nullelem"]}.mini-profile.user-1 .mini-prof { background-image: url(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/971663994823782420/1066600181195362334/hover.png)!important;[/newclass]
|
|
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024297070841917/clair-smoke.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024420668588052/clair-bis.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024788110581831/testclair.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1079454810195120249/clair-redhover.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063752572810309633/clair-moonrise-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098907117404028998/test.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098918175040602162/clair-slick.webp https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1099031143535366265/avatar-01.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1101740599012499456/lwz-bis.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083857502249/mitsui-01.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083568115784/mitsui-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474140150345728/mitsui-03.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474139521208340/mitsui-04.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1107639421718761493/clair-03.jpg
gold
familiar FamiliarCalla, a Baffin Island wolf
played by OOC Namebutternut
Bacon ipsum dolor amet brisket pork belly flank
|
Post by clair saint-juste on Apr 27, 2023 1:00:54 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","pie"] Get up. You have to go to school, Francesca affirmed after death hit close to home. The world will keep moving no matter how you feel, Caldera told him once. Climbing, - or moving forward -, was the only path, and this year, he started to realize how far he had strayed. [break][break] Maybe that's what his Calla means when she says: "You're still a pup, but you'll adapt." [break][break] Each encounter or opportunity is a new chance to find the lost track.[break][break] But for now, his eyes follow Cassidy, then the cue ball.[break][break] "Do you like airsoft or paintball?" He asks while moving to grab his glass. A pause as he replays a part of their conversation in his head. An easy grin appears on his lips. "There's something quite soothing in shooting at consenting fellow players."
[break][break] He sips his beverage before nodding at the sight of the pocketed ball. Considering the previous position, he can tell Cass is good, and when he looks at the current spot of the cue ball, an amused hum escapes.[break][break] "Tricky." he puts his glass down; the easiness slips from his face, and his gaze focuses as he exhales a low breath.[break][break] Holding the cue, he carefully looks at the angle before aiming the stick downward and hitting the ball forward with enough force. The cue ball jumps up and forward; it hits a stripe that rolls into a pocket.[break][break] With a clenched fist, he lets a small 'yes!' out -- the balls remember him he's still in a difficult spot. The cue ball, nudged against a rail, seems alone amidst solids.[break][break] He takes his next shot, but the ball doesn't roll that far and ends up in a more favorable spot for solids. [attr="class","notes"] [attr="class","pietag"] Admin[newclass=".pie"]background: var(--secondbg);color: var(--iconcolor); font-family: 'Jost';font-size: 13px;line-height: 1.8; width: 475px; margin: 0 auto; padding:4em;text-align:justify; box-sizing:border-box;} .pie a { text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-block; background-color:var(--mainbg); padding:0.6em 0.8em;font-size:10px;} .pie .notes { display: block;font-size: 10px;letter-spacing: 0.05em;padding: 4em 4em 0 4em;text-align: center;border-top: 1px solid var(--mainbg); margin-top: 4em; } .pietag { margin-top:4em; text-align:center; } div[rel=user-182] .pie b { color: var(--cerberus); [/newclass]
|
|
Administrator
HIGH PRIESTESS
gold
familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
|
Post by Admin on May 6, 2023 15:26:30 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","staffcont"] [attr="class","staffheader"] BREAKSHOT
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] A FEW WEEKS AFTER SILVERWING GALA[attr="class","staffpara"] Usually, when people want to ask her something, it's something serious. Politics, Cerberus, whatever. But Clair keeps it casual, and she can't help but smile slightly, amused. It was clear that he was trying to keep work talk away from her, and she appreciated that. [break][break] "Paintball." She answers, "The colors are more fun, in my opinion. You?" [break][break] She watches as Clair plays his turn. There was something soothing about two people playing pool. It was a game purely based on skill and strategy, and when you're on an even playing field, all you need to know is how to make your opponent lose. That's how the game goes, isn't it? [break][break] Clair pockets the next ball, and she gives him an easy smile and a little clap. "Nice shot." She says. She doesn't go easy--so she gives credit where it's due. But if they were a bit more competitive, she might have thrown a little jab. [break][break] It's her turn--and the position that the ball lands in sure is favorable. Each hit is confident and well practiced--one, two, three balls in the pocket before it's finally rests among the stripes. She had a measureable lead; she wonders if Clair could catch up. [break][break] Whens he finally takes a step back, she breaks the ice--by talking about work, of course. He must have some questions. [break][break] "So Clair...how have things been for you lately? Are you liking your team? Missions going well? You can be honest." [break][break] She had swung open the door. All he needed to do was to walk through it.
npc thread details[attr="class","staffpara"] [attr="class","staffpara"] clair saint-juste [break][break] cass is currently: not hostile[break] cass is currently: not using spells[break] ? ? ? is not out [newclass="nullelem"]}.mini-profile.user-1 .mini-prof { background-image: url(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/971663994823782420/1066600181195362334/hover.png)!important;[/newclass]
|
|
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024297070841917/clair-smoke.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024420668588052/clair-bis.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024788110581831/testclair.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1079454810195120249/clair-redhover.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063752572810309633/clair-moonrise-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098907117404028998/test.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098918175040602162/clair-slick.webp https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1099031143535366265/avatar-01.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1101740599012499456/lwz-bis.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083857502249/mitsui-01.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083568115784/mitsui-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474140150345728/mitsui-03.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474139521208340/mitsui-04.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1107639421718761493/clair-03.jpg
gold
familiar FamiliarCalla, a Baffin Island wolf
played by OOC Namebutternut
Bacon ipsum dolor amet brisket pork belly flank
|
Post by clair saint-juste on May 6, 2023 23:20:45 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","pie"] So, paintball, it is. Somehow, the reason behind Cassandra's choice feels cute to him and makes her dangerously approachable. Clair keeps this thought in mind as he examines the pool table. Be careful, or you could cross a line.[break][break] Still, sometimes, it's 'gotta do what you have to do.' [break][break] His lips curl into a sheepish smile. [break][break] "Would you mind giving me your number? There aren't that many firearms appreciators in the coven, and gathering enough people for a game is hard." Then he answers. "Airsoft." The smile turns into a grin. "I prefer the accessories and the custom ammo."
[break][break] There's something in personalizing, tweaking the weapon and the ammunition -- a bit of himself showing in an object. It's a "no one has to know, to understand, or get it." moment. It's pure self-satisfaction. [break][break] This same feeling growls as he manages his jump shot. A fleeting success, but Clair enjoys it anyway, slowly less concerned about the results and more interested in the various tricky shots he can land. [break][break] Then Cassandra's questions unleash a different pool of thoughts. Be honest. His experience taught him honesty has the shape of a double-edged sword, and in the play of lies and confessions, he always went for the minor role. [break][break] He could have been something else if his interests had aligned with his prospects within the DPD. [break][break] "Everything is pretty smooth." After all, he has his ways now -- and it thrills his independent side. " But I guess, I'm starting to get bored and frustrated. Don't get me wrong, I learned and learn a lot through my current missions, but doors quickly close for initiates. So, I haven't been able to see through from some missions." [break][break] Clair hates the feeling of scratching at a door that won't budge. [break][break] "I think a low rank can be useful in some situations and with the proper guidelines for the said situations. It's easier to move around when you're considered weak, doesn't have a name for yourself, and others can't harm or kill you as they please."
[break][break] He moves around the table. [break][break] "What do you think?" Instead of shooting, he looks at Cassidy, genuinely curious. "Is this line of thought out of place?"
[attr="class","notes"] [attr="class","pietag"] Admin[newclass=".pie"]background: var(--secondbg);color: var(--iconcolor); font-family: 'Jost';font-size: 13px;line-height: 1.8; width: 475px; margin: 0 auto; padding:4em;text-align:justify; box-sizing:border-box;} .pie a { text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-block; background-color:var(--mainbg); padding:0.6em 0.8em;font-size:10px;} .pie .notes { display: block;font-size: 10px;letter-spacing: 0.05em;padding: 4em 4em 0 4em;text-align: center;border-top: 1px solid var(--mainbg); margin-top: 4em; } .pietag { margin-top:4em; text-align:center; } div[rel=user-182] .pie b { color: var(--cerberus); [/newclass]
|
|
Administrator
HIGH PRIESTESS
gold
familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
|
Post by Admin on May 7, 2023 17:47:45 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","staffcont"] [attr="class","staffheader"] BREAKSHOT
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] A FEW WEEKS AFTER SILVERWING GALA[attr="class","staffpara"] In media, the Hellhound is described as a formidable powerhouse, unmatched anger and notoriously stubborn and hard to work with. But in person, most people find that Cassidy is surprisingly amicable in person. She likes it that way, of course--her reputation keeps people out of her way, but no need to start drama where she didn't need to. Fury tempered by age, she reserves the bite for the battlefield. [break][break] But Clair's request for her number, makes her bark a laugh. It's a little bold, isn't it? "Sure, if you can beat me in this game." She says, smiling. She's serious, though. She only needed three more balls, while Clair needed five. Cass doesn't usually give our her number so easily, but if Clair wins--well then he deserves it. [break][break] She tells Clair that he can be honest, but in a sense, it's more than that. Most people still lie by omission, leaving out ugly details. But Clair seems to tell her the truth, an honest review of the system. He's eager, he wants more. She likes it when the initiates were hungry. She wonders if he'll stay like that. [break][break] What do you think? Clair asks, and she thinks, her expression impassive. A few seconds seem to pass in silence, as she thinks about what Clair had given her. [break][break] "You remind me of my initiate days." She says with a bemused smile. "Bored, hungry. Eager to prove yourself. Opportunities seem to pass by you, even though you think you're more than capable. Right?" [break][break] The air seems to shift slightly, as Cassidy pins him with an expectant gaze. It seemed like she was evaluating him. [break][break] "I'm sure you're aware. I'm the Commissioner of Cerberus; I have power and influence, and I'm giving this chance. So tell me, Clair. If you were in my place, what would you change?" [break][break] IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CASSIDY'S NUMBER, PLEASE INCLUDE A ROLL IN YOUR NEXT POST. You must roll a 60 or higher to succeed.
npc thread details[attr="class","staffpara"] [attr="class","staffpara"] clair saint-juste [break][break] cass is currently: not hostile[break] cass is currently: not using spells[break] ? ? ? is not out [newclass="nullelem"]}.mini-profile.user-1 .mini-prof { background-image: url(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/971663994823782420/1066600181195362334/hover.png)!important;[/newclass]
|
|
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024297070841917/clair-smoke.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024420668588052/clair-bis.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024788110581831/testclair.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1079454810195120249/clair-redhover.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063752572810309633/clair-moonrise-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098907117404028998/test.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098918175040602162/clair-slick.webp https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1099031143535366265/avatar-01.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1101740599012499456/lwz-bis.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083857502249/mitsui-01.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083568115784/mitsui-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474140150345728/mitsui-03.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474139521208340/mitsui-04.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1107639421718761493/clair-03.jpg
gold
familiar FamiliarCalla, a Baffin Island wolf
played by OOC Namebutternut
Bacon ipsum dolor amet brisket pork belly flank
|
Post by clair saint-juste on May 7, 2023 22:55:03 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","pie"] A blink, then a grin. It's more than enough for Clair's attention to focus on the game's outcome again. Winning won't be easy. After all, he has fallen behind, but isn't it stimulating to have the odds against him? [break][break] Still, he didn't expect her to agree -- even with a condition --, the same way the comparison surprised him. In the Cerberus' landscape, Cassidy remains an oddity, while being the walking-proof, hard work, and results can carry someone to the top. But is that all? What did she sacrifice? Did she ever stray from her initial path to climb?[break][break] "Bull's eye," he says before examining the balls and if he can pocket several stripes with a single shot. "But opportunities aren't always a given. It's like..." He leans forward. "One needs to do their part if they want Luck to reward them at some point." [break][break] As he lifts his gaze, his gaze locks with hers. Powerful women and their convoluted questions. Reevaluate, change, adapt -- stillness can trap a human or a structure full of them. [break][break] "Mh, what about using others' weaknesses?" He pauses, processing his thoughts. "You must know how most people outside of the coven think we'll bleed blue blood." As if only nobles existed or could join the coven. "Do we need more noticeable people without noble ascendance at powerful roles, or is it better to use big names as baits and do whatever it's needed?" He hums thoughtfully. "Is it better to secretly join with another coven when our interests align... You know, coven with benefits, clear terms, no strings attached, no hard feelings." [break][break] Clair finally walks toward the table where he puts his glass and the blue chalk. After scraping some on the cue's tip, he steps closer to the pool table. [break][break] "They are mere thoughts. The idea of change is tied to a clear vision, to a future in the work or about to be written but -- " [break][break] He leans over the pool table, moving the cue slowly, without touching the cue ball, as he imagines the shot he wants to take. [break][break] " -- aren't monster's bodies the embodiment of necessary risks..."[break][break] His voice trails off until he heaves a deep breath. [break][break] And shots. [attr="class","notes"] urA51FvB [attr="class","pietag"] Admin [newclass=".pie"]background: var(--secondbg);color: var(--iconcolor); font-family: 'Jost';font-size: 13px;line-height: 1.8; width: 475px; margin: 0 auto; padding:4em;text-align:justify; box-sizing:border-box;} .pie a { text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-block; background-color:var(--mainbg); padding:0.6em 0.8em;font-size:10px;} .pie .notes { display: block;font-size: 10px;letter-spacing: 0.05em;padding: 4em 4em 0 4em;text-align: center;border-top: 1px solid var(--mainbg); margin-top: 4em; } .pietag { margin-top:4em; text-align:center; } div[rel=user-182] .pie b { color: var(--cerberus); [/newclass]
|
|
Administrator
HIGH PRIESTESS
gold
familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
|
Post by Admin on Jun 4, 2023 1:17:23 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","staffcont"] [attr="class","staffheader"] BREAKSHOT
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] A FEW WEEKS AFTER SILVERWING GALA[attr="class","staffpara"] Cass has been a coven leader for quite some time now. But what is interesting about the coven, she thinks, is that each generation brings something different to the table. This one in particular is driven and hungry; though there is something more to them that Cass cannot put her finger on. [break][break] Was it hunger, or was it something more ravenous? [break][break] "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity, no?" Cass says. The political statements that Clair makes are rather convoluted, as if he were verbalizing his own stream of consciousness. In the end, her policies and decisions have ultimately been one of a meritocracy; work hard and you shall be rewarded. She thinks it's quite simple, though the nobles are none too happy about the the controversy. Still, she cannot fully dismantle a system in one sitting. She is patient, though. [break][break] "Provoking thoughts," Cass says, slightly impressed. But her lingering smile disappears, and she shrugs, as if this were a wasted opportunity. "But you can't answer a question with more questions." [break][break] She folds her arms, rounding the pool table until she can clearly see Clair's angle. He leans, and her eyes fixate on the cue ball, ready for the strike. [break][break] "If you're implying that we use nobles as bait, or to secretly allow our cadets to join another coven...that sounds like an ethical concern." [break][break] An initiate with wild ideas only need to be tempered, by experience and time. Only then do they understand the context in the decisions that Cass makes, within the system that which they seek to improve. [break][break] The cue shoots forward, and the the table explodes in motion, loud smacks as the balls crash into each other. For a game with such sultry connotations, played in dark rooms and cigarettes, it was surprisingly violent. [break][break] Clair pockets three. Cass pockets two. [break][break] And at the last moment, when it seems like the High Commissioner would win, the underdog pockets his last two, the final ball slowly rolling towards Cass until it fades out of view, swallowed by darkness. [break][break] She claps, slowly and deliberately. [break][break] And then she pulls out her phone. She hands it to him, the words NEW CONTACT written clear on the top of the screen. [break][break] "Congrats, Clair. Here's your prize."
npc thread details[attr="class","staffpara"] [attr="class","staffpara"] clair saint-juste [break][break] cass is currently: not hostile[break] cass is currently: not using spells[break] ? ? ? is not out [newclass="nullelem"]}.mini-profile.user-1 .mini-prof { background-image: url(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/971663994823782420/1066600181195362334/hover.png)!important;[/newclass]
|
|
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024297070841917/clair-smoke.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024420668588052/clair-bis.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063024788110581831/testclair.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1079454810195120249/clair-redhover.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1063752572810309633/clair-moonrise-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098907117404028998/test.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1098918175040602162/clair-slick.webp https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1099031143535366265/avatar-01.png https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1101740599012499456/lwz-bis.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083857502249/mitsui-01.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104433083568115784/mitsui-02.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474140150345728/mitsui-03.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1104474139521208340/mitsui-04.jpg https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1063024170067308585/1107639421718761493/clair-03.jpg
gold
familiar FamiliarCalla, a Baffin Island wolf
played by OOC Namebutternut
Bacon ipsum dolor amet brisket pork belly flank
|
Post by clair saint-juste on Jun 4, 2023 2:23:58 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","pie"] "Yes, but I believe one always follows the other, no matter which happens first. Sometimes, it's about having a goal in mind and preparing the ground to create an opportunity. Sometimes, people give you an opportunity, and you seize it to lay the groundwork until the big break." He muses. "Like when you drive someone into a corner without them realizing what's happening." Victory is an accumulation of small successes -- at least, that's how he thinks. He pauses, thinking. "I think it's the most satisfying setting because it means you can lead the game for a little longer."[break][break] For the rest, Clair wonders how Cass would react if he confessed he leaned more toward destruction or if he shared his thoughts about not only Cerberus but the structure of their world. Questions as answers feel definitely better, for now.[break][break] "Sorry." He offers a cheeky grin. "But I do like the coven's direction. Rewarding the hard work instead of powerful noble families placing their people like pawns on a board."[break][break] Even if he still has the feeling, it's happening through the connections people maintain.[break][break] He plays as he listens to Cassidy. Ethical concern? The words hide somewhere in his mind while he focuses on the remaining part of the game, becoming slowly more and more competitive as the difference between their results lower.[break][break] It's getting pretty tight. And exciting.[break][break] Each shot tells him Cassidy is a seasoned player, and as the last ball rolls, he wonders what the outcome will be.[break][break] "You kept me on my toes to the end." He comments. There is a pause. He blinks and then takes her phone, carefully positioning his body to make sure no one can see what he is doing -- except her.[break][break] He changes NEW CONTACT for CLAIR ST-JUSTE, adds his number then sends a text message to his one. The UNKNOWN appearing on his screen becomes LADY W.[break][break] "Thank you," Clair says as he hands Cassidy her phone back.[break][break] He hesitates, looks at the table, then at Cassidy, his gaze locking with hers.[break][break] "When you said ethical concern, do you mean it as something that wouldn't fit the coven's principles or that would clash with some kind of principles existing between the different covens?" [break][break] The hidden question is: is everybody playing the same game the same way?[attr="class","notes"] [attr="class","pietag"] Admin[newclass=".pie"]background: var(--secondbg);color: var(--iconcolor); font-family: 'Jost';font-size: 13px;line-height: 1.8; width: 475px; margin: 0 auto; padding:4em;text-align:justify; box-sizing:border-box;} .pie a { text-transform:uppercase; display:inline-block; background-color:var(--mainbg); padding:0.6em 0.8em;font-size:10px;} .pie .notes { display: block;font-size: 10px;letter-spacing: 0.05em;padding: 4em 4em 0 4em;text-align: center;border-top: 1px solid var(--mainbg); margin-top: 4em; } .pietag { margin-top:4em; text-align:center; } div[rel=user-182] .pie b { color: var(--cerberus); [/newclass]
|
|
Administrator
HIGH PRIESTESS
gold
familiar Familiar
played by OOC Namestaff
aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my little pogchamp aww i guess you're my l
MONKEY KING
|
Post by Admin on Jun 18, 2023 14:29:28 GMT -7
[nospaces] [attr="class","staffcont"] [attr="class","staffheader"] BREAKSHOT
[attr="class","staffbody"] [attr="class","staffheadimg"] A FEW WEEKS AFTER SILVERWING GALA[attr="class","staffpara"] Driving someone into a corner is certainly something she's familiar with; that's what Cerberus was about, in a sense. Wolves who hunger, who nip and run alongside their prey until it's trapped on a cliff. And at that point, it's a choice between jumping to your death, or letting fate do it for you. [break][break] She smiles, laughing at his final confession. "Nice save." She says. [break][break] And so the game comes and passes. Clair barely beats her. She's a good sport about it, as you would expect. Cass holds up her end of the deal, handing him her phone. She sees the text light up on his, confirming the deal. And right before she leaves, Clair stops her with one last question. Idly, she thinks of a task that might be a good fit for him, if he's truly curious. [break][break] "Hmm...I think that's an answer you'll have to find out for yourself." She says, and winks. She does a little wave as she goes, leaving Clair behind at the Rose Lounge.
A couple weeks later, Clair's phone lights up with a text from LADY W: [break][break]
[cerberus]Hey Clair, you're not busy, are you? I have something in mind for you...[/cerberus]
npc thread details[attr="class","staffpara"] clair saint-juste [break][break] cass is currently: not hostile[break] cass is currently: not using spells[break] ? ? ? is not out REWARDS[attr="class","staffpara"] This NPC thread has ended. You may optionally post again to conclude this thread. you've received + 3 MP and: [attr="class","spellcont"] [attr="class","spellimgcont"] [attr="class","spellbody"] MINOR QUEST: YAHTZEE[break]There's been a series of arrests given Riley and Dmitri's stunt at the Gala, but Cerberus has planned a much more serious raid on an underground gambling facility, Lilith. This raid is deployed quickly, and leaves the place in utter chaos. You have the element of surprise (and many armed Cerberus witches) on your side. Your objective is to secure the arrest of just one person of interest: Jamie Lockhart. This quest is optional to complete, and is injury-enabled. This quest contains PVP elements, and must be completed alongside BILLIE JEAN EDWARDS. Post in the QUESTS main thread to accept this quest, after which please await further staff instruction. Note: this quest takes place in MID SEPTEMBER. [attr="class","spellcont"] [attr="class","spellimgcont"] [attr="class","spellbody"] O-RING[break] A high tech ring that is the latest prototype of Gamma Sigma Alpha, a rather prestigious Cipher Corp squad. This ring allows the holder to silently and seamlessly create a temporary hole in a thin enough material—such as a wall, door, or floor. This hole is of magical properties and the diameter is roughly the size of the user's palm. It is completely tangible, allowing the holder to see what is happening on the other side. The user may also pass through small objects, and even temporarily make objects 'disappear', like locks. This hole closes up and 'heals' after roughly thirty minutes, leaving nothing behind. Once opened, the hole will only disappear on its own. [newclass="nullelem"]}.mini-profile.user-1 .mini-prof { background-image: url(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/971663994823782420/1066600181195362334/hover.png)!important;[/newclass]
|
|