Its become habit on most occasions to go out in the evening or night for any quick errands. Far less noticeable and most that knew him but not by means of the home assume he was checking in. The neighbors were under the impression that he was simply the dutiful owner and lived someplace else- someplace nicer. They knew that a lot of people, mostly kids, have intentions of vandalizing or inhabiting the vacant property so to see the owner come and go on occasion seemed natural. Checking in to make sure no one was trespassing and all.
There are a few people who do have their beliefs though. He comes across them now and then but never anything more than in passing or whispers. Nothing like the two fellows now who seem to have taken an interest in antagonizing him. Probably drunk with a heavy supplement of something extra, started out with suspicious following. Moved on to vague jabs at his appearance and mannerisms from a distance, and as he continued to ignore them, escalated to ominously accurate accusations about him, his family, and his home. With every phase of their antagonizing he hurried his pace. Jean was stuck between handling this the only way he could, the way he shouldn't, or try to escape by losing their trail. The frustration of not being able to act on the former and the unease of their words and volume behind him allowed his emotions to get the better of him. Tears welled but didn’t dare fall and he swallowed back any sounds. So he dared not to turn around for fear it would only heighten their efforts.
His sanctuary was off limits. He cannot have these people following him home and risk awful outcome to him or even them. There were many places he could’ve gone but his mind set on one..
As he neared the door he could hear his tormenters stay behind. They were sensible enough not to enter private property at the least. He raised a nerve stricken hand to rasp needfully at the door before a loud smash made him jump. Only to find no one and nothing there.
Everything was still. Uncommonly still, and yet that isn’t what caught the mystics attention. it was the faint crumble of wallpaper in the corner and the cracking of moulding along the floor. His head raises to glance around the room and notes how the wood door began to warp. Frames and light fixtures tarnished while paintings faded. “What is it?” Jean hurried to his feet and out to look out into the manor from the top of the stairs. Out the cracking windows he could see headlights break through the tree line and that was all the knowing he needed.
The manors wood floors lost their shine and wore down to woodgrain for all but a train into another room, its way of telling the mystic to move, which he did. In the room that was once ordained and furnished now only had ghostly cloths over withering furniture. His sanctuary would be found behind a bookshelf where a few enchantments and the houses will allow him to be masked by the minds eye. A tactic that barely eased the mystics panic but will have to do.
And just in time, footsteps and voices are barely muffled behind the crumbling walls.
“I, uh, I’m looking for a place to lie low for a few days. And don’t say the motel ‘round the corner because I’ve tried that place twice and got declined both times.”
Ash ran an unsteady hand over the back of his neck, exhaling a short breath of air. There was an energy threatening to burst beneath his skin, and he was quick to shove his hands back into his sweater pocket. He hated this discomfort crawling along his body, hated how he felt, and he hated having to resort to asking a relative stranger to help him. But desperate times called for desperate measures, and the photokinetic was desperate.
She’s sitting on the train, watching the tunnel walls whiz by. The ride home after a set of shows is usually quiet, nearly empty despite the bustling night life of the city. She’s grown used to the few people who take the same route, along with a tourist or two, but this girl doesn’t seem like a tourist....Marion can feel her gaze on her ever few minutes, and eventually she turns to the other woman with a sigh, “Do I look familiar to you? Or do you need something?”
An urban legend in these parts is that if you are out past curfew monsters will steal you from the streets and drag you out into the desert. From there, you will forget who you are and become one of them.
A legend they call it. A warning it should be. It does happen, and will happen. so long as you wonder alone, and even then, that does not always deter them. These monsters are human, and they search for specific types. Sometimes they are desperate and will take what they can find.
Desperation was not part of this selection that was marched through tunnels and crowds. These unfortunate souls ranged between a specific type and it was clear there was no shortage to choose from. Ten of them were snatched, assaulted, dragged, what ever means was needed to bring them back here. Some areas lingered with smoke while others were heavy with the stench of booze and blood. Members peered from rooms and windows as this selection passed. Some whispered inquires while others shared bets and glares. An occasional hand or knife would reach out to taunt. However all stayed behind when the subjects were made to enter a room where a large meeting was being held and then all eyes were on them. Jostled and shoved into a lineup against a wall, calls from busted windows and amongst the group lashed out, including a half empty bottle or two.
The small crowd began to part and momentarily turn their attention from the subjects. Amongst these people, if that is what you would call them, a taller figure vehemently watched these unfortunate souls enter and and moved through the crowd with ease. Save for the one member who backed into him, and was promptly violently shoved back out of the way with only an arm. Into the wild pack like gang members who promptly took their own swings and threw them out of the room to another waiting pod of lower ranking goons. Once the authoritative figure moved in, silence fell except for the few whispers shared. Blue eyes studied all ten subjects for as long as they wished before a smile crept to his features and a gloved hand gestured to five of the individuals, “The others will do.” and without further warning, pistols were pulled around him and took aim at those who he pointed out, followed by heavy gun fire and loud cheers.
Who is more likely to raise their voice? Kane. They both have anger management issues but Kane doesn’t realize that he is getting loud half the time.Who threatens to leave but never actually does? Rick. He would threaten it and maybe step outside for some time but will come back in with time. Cant leave Kane alone afterall.Who actually keeps their word and leaves? Kane. He wont think twice and thats his downfall.Who trashes the house? Rick is notorious.Do either of them get physical? Yes, sadly enough. How often do they argue/disagree? Not to often. But when they do it is either subtle or over the top, there is no in between.Who is the first to apologize? Kane. Granted, it takes some time before it happens and it eats away at the both of them. But Ricks far more vindictive and holds grudges.
Sex:
Who is on top? Rick. because-Who is on the bottom? Kane. Judging by size, its only humane.Who has the strangest desires? Kane has some strange tastes- but Rick gets a kick from some equally strange things.Any kinks? Well, Kanes got a violence/BDSM/asphyxiation type thing going for him.Who’s dominant in bed? Both are very bull headed and in reality it starts out with them butting heads- but in time Kane will become the submissive. (but it also depends on the instance/occasion).Is head ever in the equation? When is it not?If so, who is better at performing it? Kane’s learned some fancy tricks lets just say that.Ever had sex in public? They’ve done it in front of a window for whoever passes to see sooooooooooooooo.Who moans the most? Both but Kane can and will get very, very, verbal.Who leaves the most marks? Ricks got a thing about establishing territory.Who screams the loudest? Please refer to the previous questions and make your own opinion.Who is the more experienced of the two? By technicality, Rick trumps in age, but Kane had Mixy as an excellent tutor.Do they ‘fuck’ or ‘make love’? Lets call it FluveRough or soft? Depends on the day of the week (9 times out of 10- Rough)How long do they usually last? Again, day of the week. But its a given in all circumstances that Rick can last longer.Is protection used? Very much so in the beginning, but over time its been phased out.Does it ever get boring? Oh, they will find ways to spice it up if and when that happens.Where is the strangest place they’d have sex? Backyard? Faiths room? Bed of Kanes car? Police station????
Family:
Do your muses plan on having children/or have children? It wasnt in the plans but HERE WE AREIf so, how many children do your muses want/have? They have 3.Who is the favorite parent? Jasmine prefers Kane and Kody prefers Rick, Eden has yet to decide but both know hes not gonna be able to pick a side.Who is the authoritative parent? Rick only because of the police background. Kane surprisingly does fit his word and thought in now and then however.Who is more likely to allow the children to have a day off school? Kane will pick them up an hour after Ricks dropped them off if he has to.Who lets the children indulge in sweets and junk food when the other isn’t around? Whos enforcing healthy foods that day? because this battle swaps sides frequently.Who turns up to extra curricular activities to support their children? Kane was never into sports n all that when he was in school, but he will show up as support. Its Rick who doesn’t miss practice or a game unless work requires it.Who goes to parent teacher interviews? BOTH, both must suffer together and keep each other in line. Prevent eyes from getting stuck in the back of their heads. But most the time its Kane, they hold them things at weird hours and Ricks at work most the time.Who changes the diapers? Rick enjoys it oddly enough so Kane will let him do his thing.Who gets up in the middle of the night to feed the baby? They trade off on the duty.Who spends the most time with the children? Kanes home more often and Rick has odd and long hours.Who packs their lunch boxes? Depends if Ricks home in the mornings.Who gives their children ‘the talk’? Both- but jasmine got a special talk from Momma Sloan because her fathers are dorks. Who cleans up after the kids? Share the duties when they canWho worries the most? Kane, its practically habitual.Who are the children more likely to learn their first swear word from? Let face it, both these men have potty mouths. No one can be quite sure.
Affection:
Who likes to cuddle? Both, but Rick seeks it more.Who is the little spoon? Rick is.Who gets naughty in the most inappropriate of places? Maybe we should include exhobitionism (public sex) to Kanes kink resume.Who struggles to keep their hands to themself? Ricks hand is like a magnet to Kanes body.How long can they cuddle until one becomes uncomfortable? Ok, if they cuddle, them jerks are gonna be there long enough until they fall asleep.Who gives the most kisses? They both have their share, but Ricks got magnetic lips as well.What is their favourite non-sexual activity? Shitty movies, car/bike rides, bar hopping.Where is their favourite place to cuddle? The couch while watching said shitty movies.Who is more likely to playfully grope the other? -Points at Ricks magnet hands-How often do they get time to themselves? They work different jobs and at different hours, so they get plenty time away from one another. But Kane and Rick do get their own evening of the week where they can go have time with their pals n all no matter how busy.
Sleeping:
Who snores? Kane certainly snores when medicated. If both do, who snores the loudest? Rick would be- but in this case it is Kane.Do they share a bed or sleep separately? Share a Bed.If they sleep together, do they cozy up together or lay far apart? They cozy up at first but in time they sprawl.Who talks in their sleep? Both have been known to but it seems Rick is a frequent sleep talker.What do they wear to bed? Rick will go full nude where as Kane starts out with flannels and a tank top but thanks to the fuckin humanoid sauna he ends up in the nude.Are either of your muses insomniacs? Rick certainly has difficulty sleeping and Kane would if he didn’t medicate on those rough nights.Can sleeping pills be found by the bedside? Hell, more than that can be found on Kanes side.Do they wrap their limbs around each other or just lay side by side? They gotta be touching in some way at all times throughout the night.Who wakes up with bed hair? Ricks hair is shorter than Kanes so its not a noticeable on him- but its certainly him.Who wakes up first? Ricks always up first and way to early in Kanes opinion.Who prepares breakfast in bed for the other? Ricks always up first, but theres that rare occasion Kane beats him to the punch just to do this. (aka: his way of saying, stay the fuck in bed)What is their favourite sleeping position? Since it is habit for Kane to eventually end up on his stomach in his sleep, Ricks formulated the perfect snuggle around it where either kanes shoulders/back is utilized as a pillow. Or, Kanes got an arm around him and face nuzzled in his neck/side. Who hogs the sheets? If they are not shoved aside because of the fuckin’ sauna on legs, then Kanes got them. Do they set an alarm each night? Gotta, or else Kane wont get up.Can a television be found in their bedroom? Oh you bet your porno there is.Who has nightmares? Both, Rick more than Kane.Who has ridiculous dreams? We can say both, but Kane has the stress dreams about work more often.Who sprawls out and takes up most of the bed? RICKWho makes the bed? Rick has this weird thing about folding. Kane can give zero shits if the beds made or not.What time is bed time? Whenever they decide enoughs enough.Any routines/rituals before bed? Besides the usual locking up the house, putting up the dog, setting the air type stuff? Bedtime sex....Who’s the grumpiest when they wake up? KANE. Takes an army to get that man outta bed.
Work:
Who is the busiest? Rick even though Kane has two jobs. Who rakes in the highest income? Rick certainly does.Are any of your muses unemployed? Nope.Who takes the most sick days? Neither want to. But Kanes the one to most likely get sick and he includes hangovers in this.Who is more likely to turn up late to work? Kane- BECAUSE HE WONT GET OUTTA BED.Who sucks up to their boss? Neither will flatter anyone but each other like that.What are their jobs? Rick is an officer (member of the SWAT) and Kane is a mechanic and K-9 trainer/handler.Who stresses the most? Ricks got a higher stakes job, while Kanes got a lot on his plate. Do your muses enjoy or despise their careers/occupations? They both enjoy them, its mostly the people they encounter that irritate them.Are your muses financially stable? Workin together, yes.
Home:
Who does the washing? Kane most of the time. Who takes out the trash? Rick takes it out before he leaves for work in the mornings.Who does the ironing? Kane has to iron his uniform for the kennel so he will throw in Ricks uniforms as well.Who does the cooking? Rick can cook, but Kane does the majority of it.Who is more likely to burn the house down just trying? Do you hear that? that is the sound of Kanes step father throwing his old fire fighting helmet at them if they ever slip the fuck up.Who is messier? They are equal slobs. Kanes used to having his own place while Ricks used to having multiple siblings around to share the load.Who leaves the toilet roll empty? Rick, bro, you gotta get your shit together.Who leaves their dirty clothes on the floor? They need to invest in a laundry hamper bc theres just a pile in the corner of the closet that occasionally gets picked through.Who forgets to flush the toilet? Kane, you gotta get your shit together as well.Who is the prankster around the house? Rick most def, but Kanes had his share of payback.Who loses the car keys when it comes time to go somewhere? You would think neither of them since RIck relies on a car for work and Kane is obsessive over his car. But here we have Kane misplacing both their keys even though there is a specific spot where pocket contents go when they get home.Who mows the lawn? They both do, but Kane enjoys yard work so he will beat Rick to the punch.Who answers the telephone? Kane ever since the i n c i d e n t with Teller.Who does the vacuuming? RickWho does the groceries? KaneWho takes the longest to shower? RICKWho spends the most time in the bathroom? RICK. but it don’t matter they work around each other.
Miscellaneous:
Is money a problem? Not at allHow many cars do they own? Two cars, one motor bikeDo they own their home or do they rent? OwnDo they live near the coast or deep in the countryside? Near the coastDo they live in the city or in the country? CityDo they enjoy their surroundings? Yup, they do.What’s their song? Still Love- Great CaesarWhat do they do when they’re away from each other? Jackoff -is kicked-Where did they first meet? At a barHow did they first meet? Ricks sister and Kane are best pals and she wanted Rick to meet him. A few drinks in and they are having a bar brawl.Who spends the most money when out shopping? Rick. Kane isnt much of a belongings type person. His money is usually focused and saved, like in his dog and car.Who’s more likely to flash their assets? Rick, but nothing the waist down. Hes got a lot more to show off lets put it that way. -sorry Kane but its true.-Who finds it amusing when the other trips over? They are a pair of assholes and will both openly laughAny mental issues? Ricks got PTSD and Kanes got BPD and PPDWho’s terrified of bugs? Rick dont like spideys.Who kills the spiders around the house? Rick thinks Kane is, but really hes catching them in a cup and putting them outside whispering “run while you can lil fella the dudes nuts”Their favourite place? The bed -shoe hits me- Sitting on the roof.Who pays the bills? They share the bills.Do they have any fears for their future? PLENTY -like aging-Who’s more likely to surprise the other with a fancy dinner? Rick has and will.Who uses up all of the hot water? RICK.Who’s the tallest? Kane is a tree.Who’s more likely to just randomly hop into the shower with the other? They are both notorious for doing this.Who wanders around in their underwear? Its like Kane forgets hes not the only one home and Rick aint complaining.Who sings the loudest when singing along to the radio? K A N E- ‘just to be annoying’ What do they tease each other about? EVERYTHING. Although, Rick wont live down the time kane dyed his hair black or leave him alone when he grows out his beard.Who is more likely to cringe at the other’s fashion sense at times? Kane is side eyeing your shirts Rick.Do they have mutual friends? Plenty. More than they expected actually.Who crushed first? The universe may never knowAny alcohol or substance related problems? OH BOY. Kane more than Rick.Who is more likely to stumble home, drunk, at 3am? -Looks at Kane- what do you mean by “more likely?” he does.....Who swears the most? Both have awful mouths but damn Rick its not commas or periods dang.
10. Is your character street-smart, book-smart, intelligent, intellectual, slow-witted?
He is street-smart and witty and will live up to both but will not admit that he is very intelligent. At a younger age he was heavily into history and philosophy in secret and caught onto english and literature with ease. Even now you can catch him reading articles that catch his eye but most dismiss it because its all off of his tablet and only a small stack of books can be found in his home.
18. What did they find abroad, and what did they remember?
The farthest Kane has been out of the US is Mexico and Canada. One he remembers quite well as it was a family trip when he was younger. A portion of it he was being a grump but the other half he was content because they had gone camping. This could’ve been where the connection with nature and finding content state of mind in it came from. The other was shortly after he dropped out of college and is remembering it more and more in strange spurts over time. He thinks he may have stolen a car- or a scooter- maybe both, and remembers something about border control.Guess which country goes to which experience and which one he is not allowed back in.
21. What are your character’s manners like? What is their type of hero? Whom do they hate?
Kane has them, but does he use them? He wont be purposefully disgusting or downright in someones face unless its deserved. But when it comes to minding his p’s and q’s or language then manners could be tossed right out the door until further notice. Which is odd since his original heroes were/are very mannered people and even those he looks up to in media and such have a certain boundary to the chaos they cause.
As for hate, thats such a strong word but not strong enough. There are some political figures and personal ties he wouldn’t mind tossing in a dumpster and shoving into the grand canyon.
25. What are their hobbies and interests?
Besides the obvious (Dogs, cars, hiking, drinking & drugs) hes pretty handy with a guitar, but thats in his own time and privacy. He’s not just a mechanic either, he is over all good with his hands and can fix/build anything you toss his way. As for interests, we know he has a secret inkling for reading but he also likes conspiracy television and scifi/horror films.
26. What does your character’s home look like? Personal taste? Clothing? Hair? Appearance?
This is a man who focus’ his money in the few things he is passionate about and worries very little about anything else. His home is pretty basic and has very neutral decor but he made sure theres a decent sized garage and yard. In a sense, His car and dog live better than he does. Granted, his home is well kept thanks to his handy man nature, and there are some highlights about it that tell you the kind of person he is. If it wasn’t for his mother popping in now and then to put a few pictures on the walls it would only be framed movie and band posters. If you get the chance to go into his garage or the tool shed out back, you may catch glimpse of his more, prepped nature. The extra tool box or tack box isn’t for extra anything. It’s probably a bugout box or where he keeps his guns locked down.
When it comes to appearance, casual is the only way to go. Nine times out of ten he’s wearing long sleeves, (usually button ups of some sort that are never fully buttoned up) jeans, and work boots. Most expensive thing on his person at any time is usually his watch and that in itself is nothing to special. Even though it’s a very casual, carefree, look he still manages to look well put together. Hair is at the least loosely styled and always trimmed if not shaved off (one less thing to worry about).
Its not above him to slack however, you can tell when he’s had a long day or night based off of his appearance.
