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[agentmassachusetts]

Age progression sketches!! UNSC (20s), PFL (30s), and mercenary (40-ish), respectively.

[overseerdefenseknox]

NAVIGATION | INTERVIEW

OOC Info: Zun | PST/PDT | they/them

Muses: Aren Knox {Overseers}

Thread Organization: each thread will be tagged as contract:(name)### with the name being the other muse(s) involved and the number being the chronological instance of the interaction

Look who just landed! AREN KNOX, I sure hope you packed all you need. You’ll be known in the city soon enough as THE GUARDIAN, both LOYAL and CYNICAL.

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Full Name: Aren Pyrce Knox

Nickname: None by choice, but they're occasionally called "sunglasses" or "gearhead" by colleagues and the ruder clientele.

Date of Birth: May 12, 2373

Gender: agender

Pronouns: they/them

Sexual Orientation: pansexual

Romantic Orientation: panromantic

Current Age: 32

Modification: cyborg

Affiliation: overseers

Birthplace: Oakland, CA, United States, Earth

Current Neighbourhood: Mawar District (their employer provides a residence stipend in addition to salary due to the planetary transfer)

Occupation: private security - sometimes of a place, sometimes of a person. they prefer the latter, bodyguarding is much more interesting.

Known Languages: english, french, conversational Jawa

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Inspirations:

Quote: Those who abjure violence can do so only because others are committing violence on their behalf. - George Orwell

Label or Archetype: Private Military Contractor (the modern sellsword)

Tropes : What Measure is a Mook?, Big Brother is Employing You, Punch Clock Villain

Media Parallels: Winter Soldier, Helga from Atlantis, and potentially Cad Bane

Theme Song: I'll Be Good - Jaymes Young and Lost in Thought - KOAN Sound (this would be the instrumental motif that plays when they appear in a tv show or movie!)

Personality:

Str: 13 (+1) Dex: 13 (+1) Con: 14 (+2) Int: 12 (+1) Wis: 11 (0) Cha: 11 (0)

Positive Traits: Loyal (not necessarily to their job), Even-Keeled

Neutral Traits: Pragmatic, subordinate

Negative Traits: Apathetic, cynical

Peeves: Roundabout discussions - just say what you mean!

Fears: Falling, Getting Attached, Failing a Contract

Skills: Aren's had extensive training in both hand-to-hand and ranged combat, but has also honed their spatial awareness and ability to keep track of the people in their vicinity. Less useful is their ability to knit, but you can't be a guard all the time, right?

Goals: In the short term, get settled on Mars and make a few friends. Looking a bit farther forward (in the realm of daydreams), they want to find something they're passionate about to do with their life.

[kyvni]

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BOLD any bad habits that apply to your muse

Swearing | Fingernail chewing | Slouching | Slurring | Drinking | Smoking | Drugs | Impulse decisions | Obsessive checking | Bad time management | Slang | Poor grammar | Overworking | Slacking off | Over sleeping | Under sleeping | Skin picking | Poor eye contact | Lying | Rambling | Skipping breakfast | Junk food | Self-criticism | Procrastinating | Day dreaming | Forgetful | Envious | Jealous | Gossiper | Drama seeking | Secret teller | Spitting | Lip licking | Lip chewing | Drinking from the bottle | Yelling | Poor hygiene | Impatient | Hot headed | Biased | Complaining | Scab picking | Cheek biting | Teeth gnashing | Stealing | Scamming | Speeding | Hair pulling | Large ego | Eavesdropping | Exaggerating | Fidgeting | Free loading | Littering | One-upping | Whining | Borrowing without returning | Unnecessary aggression | Talking during performances | Plagiarism | Copying | Glaring | Spacing out | Ignoring | Over-critical | Messy | Hateful | Overly prideful | Competitive

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[kyvni]

→ 5 THINGS ← fill in the categories with 5 things that your character can be identified by. repost, do not reblog. tagged by: @soeuvre  tagged: anyone who wants to do this, just say i tagged you!

I. EMOTIONS/FEELINGS

1. blissful 2. optimistic 3. uneasy 4. curious 5. nonchalant

II. GREETINGS

1. hesitant ( no eye contact, bowing slightly ) 2. friendly ( hugging, occasional touching of hands or arms, warm smiles ) 3. no greeting ( simply engaging in conversation )  4. professional/respectful ( bowing, handshakes depending on country, smiling ) 5. flirty/lovey ( tight embrace, light kisses on cheek or lips, immediate hand holding )

III. COLORS

1. maroon 2. black 3. grey 4. midnight blue 5. teal

IV. SCENTS

1. lavender 2. rose 3. sea breeze 4. honeysuckle 5. freshly done laundry

V. CLOTHING

1. oversized jean jackets, mom jeans, crop tops, graphic tees, converse/vans ( everyday wear ) 2. oversized shirts/long sleeves, shorts, sweats, sports bra ( at home attie ) 3. leather/black jean skirts, knee high boots, crop top, bralette, leather jacket. long lace dresses. ( clubwear or special occasions )  4. plaid skirt, matching plaid blazer, tennis skirt, fitted long sleeves, oversized sweaters, nikes, ankle boots, mary janes, tights, berets ( occasional outerwear when feeling girly enough ) 5. pants suit, professional black dress, blazer, pointed toe stilettos ( college presentation attire )

VI. OBJECTS

1. tote bag with iphone, black pouch with essentials ( makeup wise & personal/hygienic ), apartment key card, earbuds ( she basically has the world covered in her bag when she’s not late for anything ) 2. layered gold necklace with a small heart shaped locket containing a picture of her parents ( although only one person has been let to see it opened, therefore it is off limits ) 3. small white sketchbook by midori japan, used as an art journal and assignments for class 4. pentax/polaroid camera for when she encounters beautiful scenery, a memorable moment & inspiration for painting  5. vinyl player which she’s nearly always listening to when at home to relax 

VII. VICES/BAD HABITS

1. uncoordinated/clumsy 2. rare steak ( basically the only thing she has a taste for ) 3. alcohol ( specifically red wine. although it is very hard for her to get drunk ) 4. blunt/sarcastic 5. procrastination

VIII. BODY LANGUAGE

1. nervous & standoffish, having trust issues at first meetings. staring constantly, sustaining reserved with hands in pockets  2. friendly, expressive. outgoing & always smiling/laughing. very confident in her gestures and walking. very playful/teasing 3. blunt, sarcastic. very opinionated, cannot hide disgust in facial expressions, eye rolling, quietly cursing to herself, closing eyes to ponder, resting hand on forehead 4. comfortable, touchy. could become very loud while laughing, touching of shoulders/arms when talking to a person, honest ( in a good way ), no longer has doubt for others ( trust issues ), could possibly let someone know how she truly feels, talks about interests or has no problem having deep conversations 5. while taking a picture/painting ( instant film or from cellular device ), body leaned back or gets on one knee, one eye shuts while looking through the viewfinder. messily has side of paintbrush in mouth, raising thumb to canvas while plotting, humming to herself while gracefully swifting hands into the air for a different stroke against the portrait 

IX. AESTHETICS

1. a collection of happy memories through polaroid pictures, clipped on a string of yarn with a clothing pin that’s tacted up on the wall 2. smelling like paint after working on a clean sheet of canvas, sketching beautiful sceneries, having paint smudges all over your favorite shirt because of acrylic, collection of art journals over the years, watching them expand every time you make an entry & art museums  3. hearing the stylus touch the record before the music starts to play, 50s - 90s music 4. plants, lush gardens, oases, flowers, sunsets, ocean breezes, watching/hearing the waves crash against the shore 5. arcades, cassette tapes, vinyls, vhs tapes, jean jackets, oversized clothing 

X. SONGS

1. put your head on my shoulder : paul anka 2. sleepwalk : santo & johnny  3. belong to you : sabrina claudio 4. where u are : rina sawayama  5. it could be you : gl 

[agentmassachusetts]

＿|￣|○ , ┐('～`；)┌ , (((( ；ﾟДﾟ))) , ('A`) , (╬ ಠ益ಠ)

＿|￣|○ : What situation would your muse give up in?

He’d give up in a fight he knows he can’t win, though he’s more likely to retreat than surrender. He’d also give up completely for several weeks once he discovers that all his family members are dead.

┐(‘～`；)┌ : When your muse can’t answer something, what do they do?

He bullshits an answer that sounds good, and then hightails it out of there before whoever asked the question realizes he doesn’t know shit. He hates admitting that he’s wrong or doesn’t know something.

(((( ；ﾟДﾟ))): What is your muse terrified of?

Being abandoned, whether that’s being ignored by someone he considers a friend, or being left behind on a mission. He’s terrified to a slightly lesser extent by the prospect of being alone for long periods of time, and tends to draw attention to himself so he knows no one’s ignoring him. 

(‘A`) : What does your muse do when they’re alone?

Sleeps, mostly. There’s a good amount of angsting, studying, armor and weapon maintenance, and post-PFL ship maintenance and drinking.

(╬ ಠ益ಠ): What infuriates your muse to the point they may kill whatever it is?

... I’d have to come back to this one.

[agentmassachusetts]

.01 .07 .15

01. What does your character’s name mean? Did you pick it for the symbolism, or did you just like the way it sounded?

Honestly, I picked it for the way it sounded. Jordan is, at least in the US, considered to be gender-neutral, and it seemed to fit him well.

07. Is there a catchphrase or sound that they tend to make a lot (likely without being aware of it)?

He laughs a lot, as a way of breaking uncomfortable situations and hiding how he’s feeling. He doesn’t really have a catchphrase though.

15. Is there a certain person in this world that they cannot stand? The very mention of this person’s name makes them tremble with anger or fear.

Oh, I’m sure. His backstory is still a work in progress though, so I don’t really have a better answer than that. Perhaps the head of the fights when he was living on the streets, or a criminal boss. Perhaps someone from his time in the UNSC. It’s all still up in the air at the moment.

[agentmassachusetts]

☩ Aesthetic ☩

What are your muse’s aesthetics? BOLD any which apply to your muse! Remember to REPOST! Feel free to add to the list!

[ COLORS ]  ~ burgundy. red. crimson. scarlet. maroon. mahogany. copper. amber. chocolate. brown. tawny. tan. bronze. brass. orange. gold. saffron. yellow. chartreuse. spring green. lime. mint. green. olive. forest. turquoise. teal. cerulean. blue. navy. cobalt. periwinkle. indigo. pewter. plum. purple. magenta. fuchsia. lilac. lavender. pink. coral. peach. ivory. cream. white. silver. grey. smoke. charcoal. ebony. black. pastels. vibrant. matte. metallic. muted. dark. light.

[ BODY ] ~ mutations. claws. fangs. wings. tails. feathers. webs. spikes. scales. fur. stripes. spots. freckles. acne. bruises. scars. scratches. gashes. lashes. wounds. amputations. burns. brands. teeth. gums. tongues. lips. beards. mustaches. cheeks. noses. ears. eyes. eyelashes. eyebrows. hair. heads. neck. shoulders. collar bones. arms. elbows. wrists. hands. fingers. breast. back. ribs. abs. belly. hips. curves. butts. legs. thighs. knees. shins. ankles. feet. toes. nails. sweat. spit. tears. blood. heart. stomach. lungs. liver. veins. guts. bones. spine. muscle. skin. feline. canine. masculine. feminine.

[ WEAPONS ] ~  bites. fists. sword. dagger. spear. arrow. bow. crossbow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. bombs. missiles. boomerangs. lethal pets.

[ MATERIALS ]  ~ metal. gold. silver. platinum. pewter. titanium. iron. steel. copper. bronze. brass. tin. bismuth. diamonds. pearls. rubies. garnets. sapphires. emeralds. jade. peridots. alexandrite. opal. topaz. jasper. quartz. rose quartz. smoky quartz. amethyst. citrine. fluorite. amber. malachite. turquoise. lapis lazuli. sodalite. pyrite. labradorite. moonstone. petrified wood. wood. paper. parchment. hemp. canvas. burlap. oilskin. muslin. rayon. faux. wool. fur. lace. leather. skins. suede. corduroy. silk. satin. chiffon. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. rocks. flint. asphalt. brick. granite. marble. dust. rust. glitter. sand. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. carbonate. rubber. synthetics. nylon. polyester. plastic. glass. porcelain. bone. shells. coral.

[ NATURE ]  ~  grass. leaves. trees. bark. flowers. roses. daisies. forget me nots. tulips. lavender. petals. thorns. seeds. hay. roots. ocean. river. stream. waterfall. creek. meadow. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rain forest. tropical. jungle. marsh. moors. swamp. plains. hills. highlands. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains. fire. lava. ice. frost.  water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops. shadow. tornado. hurricane. water spout. thunder. hail. twisters. humidity. dryness.

[ ANIMALS ]  ~  birds. penguins. eagles. owls. falcons. vultures. hawks. swans. parrots. parakeets. doves. pigeons. ducks. robins. cardinals. blue jays. bluebirds. blackbirds. crows. ravens. magpies. mockingbirds. flamingos. ostriches. seagulls. albatross. peacocks. condors. finches. pelicans. chickens. geese. quail. bats. sheep. cows. buffalo. deer. hedgehogs. elephants. horses. giraffes. cats. lions. tigers. pumas. cheetahs. jaguars. foxes. dogs. wolves. coyotes. bunnies. mice. rats. monkeys. apes. bears. pandas. polar bears. snakes. iguanas. chameleons. alligators. crocodiles. turtles. lizards. frogs. toads. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. stingrays. octopus. lobsters. crabs. bugs. spiders. moths. butterflies. flies. maggots. roaches. ladybugs. beetles. cicadas. dragonflies. fleas. termites. leeches. worms. snails. mosquitoes. werewolves. unicorns. pegasus. dragons. dinosaurs.

[ FOODS/DRINKS ]  ~  pepper. salt. sugar. honey. syrup. caramel. candy. bubblegum. mints. candy canes. gumdrops. lollipops. chocolate. vanilla. cinnamon. ice cream. cake. cookies. brownies. biscuits. pie. tarts. lemonade. soda. champagne. wine. brandy. rum. whiskey. vodka. tequila. sake. beer. soju. gin. crema de cacao. cocoa. latte. coffee. tea. spices. herbs. fruit. apples. oranges. lemons. cherries. strawberries. blueberries. raspberries. cranberries. watermelons. cantaloupes. bananas. coconuts. grapes. kiwi. pomegranates. tomatoes. vegetables. potatoes. cucumbers. carrots. turnips. onions. leeks. celery. broccoli. cabbages. lettuces. roots. nuts. white meat. red meat. raw meat. veal. pork. chicken. beef. venison. fish. lobster. oysters. pizza. ambrosia. pasta. sandwiches. soup.

[ HOBBIES ]  ~  music. piano. flute. woodwinds. whistles. drums. guitar. cello. violin. lute. harp. fiddle. harmonica. trumpet. brass. singing. composing. folk. classical. bluegrass. blues. jazz. big band. pop. country. rock. punk. metal. hip hop. reggae. ska. rap. vinyl records. cassettes. cds. soundcloud. itunes. spotify. art. sculpting. pottery. painting. watercolor. drawing. pastels. charcoal. sketching. graffiti. printing. inking. collecting. fighting. martial arts. self-defense. boxing. fencing. sumo. wrestling. jousting. paintball. lazer tag. dueling. hunting. fishing. climbing. weight lifting. training. sports. football. football (usa). rugby. baseball. cricket. lacrosse. volleyball. basketball. tennis. badminton. skating. cycling. sailing. rowing. hiking. running. gymnastics. dancing. ice skating. hockey. reading. writing. cooking. sewing. acting. photography. video games. horseback riding. gardening. smithing. shopping. traveling. movies. theater. libraries. books. magazines. playing cards. poker. chess. dice.

[ STYLE ] ~  nudism. perfume. cologne. piercings. tattoos. henna. body paint. war paint. make up. lipstick. mascara. eyeliner. eye shadow. powder. beauty marks. blush. nail polish. lingerie. fishnet. pantie-hoes. socks. stockings. leggings. long johns. under armor. corsets. sports bras. bustles. camisoles. blouses. button ups. tunics. vests. waistcoats. leather jackets. ponchos. sweaters/jumpers. hoodies. skirts. jeans. kilts. breeches. scarfs. cravats. ascots. belts. sashes. gloves. heels. sandals. platforms. tennis shoes. penny loafers. jordans. slippers. boots. cowboy boots. rain boots. army boots. armor. justaucorps. trench coats. capes. cloaks. burqa. suits. tuxedos. kimonos. saris. sun dresses. gowns. jewelry. earrings. nose rings. lip rings. tongue piercings. belly rings. gauges. eyebrow rings. necklaces. pearl strings. leis. bracelets. bangles. cuffs. watches. friendship bracelets. rings. pendants. lockets. broaches. boutonnieres. pocket watches. cuff links. hats. crowns. circlets. flower crowns. helmets. hijabs. turbans. baseball caps. cowboy hats. brocade. doublet. gorget. bracers. masks. cowls. braces. glasses. sunglasses. eye contacts. pajamas.

[ MISC ]  ~  balloons. bubbles. candles. battle. war. diplomacy. peace. money. power. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. happiness. optimism. pessimism. loneliness. family. friends. assistants. co-workers. enemies. loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. love. sex. hugs. duality. sin. lust. greed. wrath. envy. sloth. gluttony. pride. virtue. chivalry. honor. piety. charity. chastity. gentleness. aggression. romance. hatred. grief. pity. success. sorrow. joy. fear. anger. good. evil. relativity. vampirism. sapphism. life. birth. time. death.

Tagged by: @bleachedxblack Tagging: If they want to do it, @technicaltactical @agentrosemaryland and anyone else who wants to do it!

[agentmassachusetts]

11, 21 & 24

11. In what situation was your character the most afraid they’ve ever been?

Surprisingly not when his planet was glassed - he was just numb then. I’d say probably the first time he’s in battle with the UNSC?

21. If something tragic or negative happens to your character, do they believe they may have caused or deserved it, or are they quick to blame others?

He tends to think that he deserves it, quite honestly. I’m still working out the finer details of his character so I can’t tell you exactly why yet, but he definitely thinks that he’s caused or deserved whatever it is.

24. How quick is your character to trust someone else?

He’s not. He’s gotten very, very good at acting like he trusts someone, but it actually takes him quite a while to genuinely trust. Liking someone doesn’t necessarily mean trusting them, after all.