#ask erik

[phantomunmaskedofficial]

AE

What color knitcap do u wear in the winter?

Truthfully, I do not wear much knitwear on my head. The mask and the hat tends to create a strange static electricity.

I still do wear the fedora from time to time, though, I have been told that men in fedoras mean something different now.

Nonetheless, if you are looking for my knitwear choices, I will wear a black or red scarf. I did have the red scarf before the… incident…. But I still find it soft and warming during the colder seasons.

[carewyncromwell]

Important question for future reference~

How does Erik think about Kids off his own? 👀 and how would Care-bear react~?

[Whoop! You've activated awkward-turtle mode!

Erik tries to revert to what he's comfortable with -- A.K.A. using his mind WAY more than his heart so as to stay articulate.]

Erik: "(clears throat) ...Well, yes, erm...kids would certainly be...on the table, naturally. Provided Roxy is all right with it, and our work schedules are flexible enough, and our living arrangements are stable, and our financial situation is in proper order -- then, of course, we'd have a lot of planning to do, to prepare for any such child or children's arrival -- and before that, even just keeping Roxy comfortable: I gather that the whole pregnancy thing is kind of a pain in the arse, so I'd have to do some research about how best to help that way..."

[He says through a very, very thick flush.

Carewyn, meanwhile, is smiling -- she knows full well Erik wouldn't be acting like this if this was something he hadn't put a lot of thought into.]

Carewyn: "(gently) You could always ask my mum for advice -- she did a lot of research about parenting, while she was pregnant with Jacob. And you know Orion would be more than willing to help out too."

[Even just the display of sympathy seems to crack Erik's shell a bit.]

Erik: "(a bit more snarkily) You're sure the Tofu King will have time in his busy schedule chucking balls around to grant me an audience?"

[Carewyn giggles behind her hand.]

Carewyn: "I'm certain of it."

[She reaches out a hand and gives Erik's shoulder a squeeze.]

Carewyn: "Just as certain as I am that you will be a wonderful father."

[Something a bit warmer seems to flit through Erik's expression.]

Erik: "(mutters) ...Thanks, Ms. Cromwell."

((OOC: Simple answer -- Erik would overanalyze the hell out of the whole thing and would seemingly to some people's minds underreact to the news of Roxy's pregnancy, but only because he'd be burying himself in trying to find ways to be of use to her and the baby. What can I say, this boy is an INTJ!!))

Character Ask!

[randomsove-art]

Que haría erik por su hermana?

si te digo que ah llegado a golpear a alquien por tratar de sobrepasarse con su hermana que dirias?, pues si si paso a ese punto llega, puede lastimar a alquien pero no matarlo a-

[phantomcodename]

Short answer: Erik.

[carewyncromwell]

"Ostritch Lady, huh? I'm still wondering where you came up with that one, Sour Patch. Sooooooooo *slides a pint across the table*...tell me about this Kim girl Carey mentioned. What's she like? Is she pretty?"

[Erik raises his eyebrows coolly, his lips spreading into a dry smirk.]

“I’m sorry, have you not seen an ostrich before? I know you primarily work with magical creatures, Ms. Ostrich, but I thought ‘birds of a feather flock together.’”

[His smirk opens into more of a cheeky grin -- it’s clear that despite the snark, he isn’t actively trying to insult Wendy.]

“I admit, though...the nickname made a bit more sense when I was shorter. Your legs don’t look quite so long now as they did back then. But what can I say, I’m stuck in my ways.”

[The mention of Roxanni makes Erik’s lips come together in a very thin line and his cheeks lightly flush. The expression makes him look quite a bit younger all of a sudden, as he crosses his arms and turns away, closing his eyes huffily.]

“(gruffly) ...She works with Madame Pomfrey in the Hospital Wing, as a counselor. And given that she’s one of my colleagues, you can hardly expect me to blather on about her appearance.“

[He stubbornly pushes away the thought of her delicate frame, soft hands, and beautiful smile. He did not need to blush any darker.]

“(forcefully) She’s very talented in her work. A very insightful and honest woman.”

Talk to Erik!

[carewyncromwell]

1, 2 and 10 for le prof asks 😔

1. What subject do you teach?

“I serve as a Teacher’s Assistant for Defense Against the Dark Arts. My immediate ‘superior’ so to speak is the actual Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, my colleague, Alistair Schaefer @cursebreakerfarrier -- we get on well, he’s a good chap. I teach my own additional sessions to his classes, all short and optional, as well as individual tutoring to those who wish to put in the extra work...or just those few gremlins I take a liking to.”

[Insert cocky smirk here.]

“I also serve as Schaefer’s substitute, when he’s feeling under the weather.”

((OOC: Alistair is a werewolf. :3)) 

2. Did you apply for the job or did someone at Hogwarts request you?

“Oddly enough, the answer is actually neither. I’m actually a member of the Auror Department -- the newest recruit, specifically -- and because of that, it was decided by the higher-ups in my department that I should be assigned somewhere that needs...‘monitoring’...before I’m assigned to more dangerous assignments. That place, as you can guess, turned out to be Hogwarts. Can’t act like I love the thought of being coddled, but at the same time, I think anyone would be an idiot to suggest Hogwarts is a particularly peaceful place to be, so I’m not too ripped up about it. Anyway, when I got there, it was right around the time Schaefer took on the position of Dark Arts professor, and given that just patrolling the corridors seemed perfectly pointless and scaring the wittle kiddies with my mere presence lacked novelty after a while, it wasn’t long before I started assisting Schaefer with his dueling demonstrations. From there, I sort of just...offered my services to the students myself. Said they could come in and learn some things from me as well, if they were willing. It did take a few days before McGonagall reminded me that I really should’ve asked her permission first.”

[He lets out a loud, cackling laugh.]

“Ah...she’s a sweet biddy, though. She knows even with all the crap I give her, I don’t half-ass my commitments, so she’s been good about the whole thing.”

10. (PSYCHE not a question but a hug!) Thank you for being an amazing professor!!

[Oh snap, you’ve unlocked awkward-turtle!Erik. Cue the immediate stiffening of the shoulders, a pink flush on his freckled face, and a general “Ubuh?” attitude.]

“Wha -- ah -- hey...don’t just...grab people like that.”

[Uncomfortable head pat, followed by a small smirk.]

“...Do you hug all of your professors? I must admit, the thought of you leaping at the Headmistress like that is fucking hilarious.”

Professor Asks!

[carewyncromwell]

6, 7 & 8 for the darling sourpatch~? Oh yeah, Roxy told me to say hi for her~

[Why no, Erik is not lightly blushing at the mention of his crush.]

“(clears throat) ...You may pass along my sincerest regards to Ms. Kim as well.”

[Yay for awkward turtle!]

6. Who’s your favorite student? (JK you don’t honestly have to answer)

[Erik’s mouth spreads in a cocky smirk.]

“‘Don’t have to answer?’ ”

[He cackles loudly, his ice blue eyes twinkling with mischief.]

“Fuck that. I reckon everyone knows who my so-called ‘favorites’ are -- I don’t exactly hide it. All one has to do is consider how few students I personally offer individual sessions to.”

[Why yes, he’s talking about his “apprentices,” Jordi @cursebreakerelmswood, Mitch @department-shoe-stud, and HG @ljthebard1.]

“Fortunately for everyone else, they all have a chance to join that list of ‘favorites,’ if they put in the work to impress me.”

7. Who’s your least favorite student? (Same as the last one)

“The list’s extensive. I’ll just break my criteria down into three bullet points -- Lazy. Arrogant. Drunk on the blood purist Kool-Aid, no doubt force-fed to them by their shit-for-brains parents.”

8. Do you live in Hogwarts?

“No. In the evenings I Floo back to my flat in Milton Keynes. If nothing else, I’ve got to feed my ‘flatmate,’ Jareth.”

((OOC: Jareth is Erik’s three-legged Russian blue cat. Yay for cat daddies!))

Professor Asks!

[carewyncromwell]

"...Hn. An ‘Ask Box,’ huh?”

[Cue Erik blowing off some dust.]

“Looks like it hasn’t taken questions in a while...but not in bad shape, I suppose.”

Ms. Cromwell must’ve used this, while she was at school...shit, imagine the stupid stuff she must’ve gotten sent back in the day...

[Erik cringes at the thought of his guardian receiving the sorts of...invitations he’d gotten as a student.]

“(clears throat) Hey there -- how do? The name’s Erik Apollo. Carewyn Cromwell was my legal guardian, when I was a brat -- I reckon you lot know her already. I’m the newest member of the Auror Department at the Ministry of Magic, and at present I’m positioned at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where I serve as a Teacher’s Assistant for Defense Against the Dark Arts. I can’t act like I’m proficient when it comes to using this sort of thing -- but Hell, I can think of stupider shit to do when you’ve got free time on your hands. So send along some messages for me, if you feel the urge. Messages, I will emphasize again. Don’t send me pictures of your dick -- I assure you, it’s not as impressive as you think it is.”

((OOC: YAY, CAREWYN’S “SON” ERIK’S TAKEN OVER THE ASKBOX FOR THE NIGHT! I apologize in advance if his replies are largely text-based, rather than including doodles like I normally do for these things...and I also apologize in advance for this muse’s tendency to swear -- he has both a smart ass and a potty mouth. XD

But yes! Here’s Erik’s backstory, should you desire it. Feel free to send him questions about his Auror or Assistant Teacher work, his backstory/family, Defense Against the Dark Arts in general, dueling, Healing magic, Divination, Star Wars (his favorite...anything, honestly), or those lucky enough to have a place on his short list of favorite people like his “Mama Bear” Carewyn, his protege Jordi Prewett @cursebreakerelmswood​, or his crush colleague Roxanni Kim @mira-shard! <33))