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[ OOC ]
Backtagging: Sure!
Threadhopping: If both muns are down for it, sure
Fourthwalling: Rather not
[ IC ]
Hugging: Go for it; he might be a bit surprised if he doesn't know your character, but he doesn't get enough affectionate physical contact.
Kissing: With enough CR - Gabe's a bit awkward around this sort of thing, but he's not opposed to it. Platonic kisses are a-okay too with prior, friendly CR.
Flirting: He'll be a little awkward and probably won't realise you're doing it.
Smut: Mun would rather not write it
Fighting: If you really feel the need go for it, but he's much stronger than a human. He's far more likely to just defend himself until your character stops, unless you're actively trying to kill him.
Injuring him: For smaller injuries, have at it - he heals at an accelerated rate, so for the most part he'll be fine. The only time you'll do him damage is if your character's weapon is made of silver, or they happen to be carrying wolfsbane. Like you do.
Anything involving broken bones I'd rather discuss first, but I'll probably say yes to it because I'm terrible to him.
Killing him: Rather not, unless the thread/meme calls for it.
Using mind control/telepathy: Run it by me first please, but Gabriel has no guards against that sort of thing.
Warnings?: None really. He's pretty gentle natured and hates confrontation, and only uses his strength and fighting ability when absolutely needed.
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Sticky: The Basics
Aug. 2nd, 2017 09:28 pm- Turned into a Lycan at the age of thirteen and kicked out by his parents, Gabriel lived rough for a few weeks on the streets of London.
- One day he came across eight year old Christian, separated from his parents and scared. Looking after him, Gabriel took him to the police and stayed with him, comforting him until his parents arrived to collect him.
- Noticing Gabriel's eyes, the boy's father and mob boss, Jacob Crane, recognised what Gabriel was and decided to take him under his wing. While he wouldn't be useful to him for a few years, he knew a Lycan would be an invaluable asset to have on his side. With their enhanced strength and senses, if he could ensure complete obedience from one of his own, in a few years Gabriel could be a brilliant edition to the family's security team.
- By the time Gabriel was old enough to know what exactly Jacob did to accumulate his fortune, the teenager was loyal to the family, through and through. Or at least, the closest to loyal he could be. The only person he truly cared for was Christian, and by then his role by his side had become as natural to him as breathing.
- Trained in self defence, as the years passed Gabriel was used and viewed as more of a weapon instead of a teenager or indeed a person. To ensure his obedience and to instil an ingrained sense of fear, Jacob had him punished severely for even the smallest slips or mistakes, often using silver to do so, leading to the myriad of scars canvasing Gabriel's torso and back.
- While his job primarily is protecting Christian, he is occasionally called on by Christian's father to act as muscle when he meets with clients or rival bosses, while occasionally being tasked with more violent parts to play.
- One day he came across eight year old Christian, separated from his parents and scared. Looking after him, Gabriel took him to the police and stayed with him, comforting him until his parents arrived to collect him.
- Noticing Gabriel's eyes, the boy's father and mob boss, Jacob Crane, recognised what Gabriel was and decided to take him under his wing. While he wouldn't be useful to him for a few years, he knew a Lycan would be an invaluable asset to have on his side. With their enhanced strength and senses, if he could ensure complete obedience from one of his own, in a few years Gabriel could be a brilliant edition to the family's security team.
- By the time Gabriel was old enough to know what exactly Jacob did to accumulate his fortune, the teenager was loyal to the family, through and through. Or at least, the closest to loyal he could be. The only person he truly cared for was Christian, and by then his role by his side had become as natural to him as breathing.
- Trained in self defence, as the years passed Gabriel was used and viewed as more of a weapon instead of a teenager or indeed a person. To ensure his obedience and to instil an ingrained sense of fear, Jacob had him punished severely for even the smallest slips or mistakes, often using silver to do so, leading to the myriad of scars canvasing Gabriel's torso and back.
- While his job primarily is protecting Christian, he is occasionally called on by Christian's father to act as muscle when he meets with clients or rival bosses, while occasionally being tasked with more violent parts to play.
Background & character information
Jun. 19th, 2017 08:33 pmMun info;
Player: Sophs
Tagging speed: When energy and time allow, but I'm generally tagging daily!
Contact: PM this account or add me on Plurk @GhrelinGremlin with permission!
Character info;
Name: Gabriel Starling
Age: 32
Birthday: December 31st
Hair: Black
Eyes: A warm amber-gold
Race: Lycan
Height: 6'2
Remarkable features?: Other than his eyes, the only immediately remarkable parts of him are the plethora of scars raking across his chest and torso, the length of his back and his upper arms. While he does heal from injuries incredibly quickly, scars are still left behind as they would be on a regular human. If he's injured with something made of or infused with silver, the scarring will have a strange white tinge, which unfortunately is the colour of most of the ones he has.
When he turns, he's an enormous, black wolf-like creature. When turned, he retains his sense of self but cannot talk.
Quick info on Lycans:
- Accelerated healing
- Enhanced sense of sight, smell and hearing.
While they can shift between their wolf and their human forms at any time, Lycans are at their strongest during the full moon phase. This is also the only time in which their bite will turn a human. They are easily distinguishable by their eyes, ranging from bright gold to amber in colour, even when in human form.
Good to know:
- Physically, silver and Wolfsbane are his kryptonite. The two affect Lycans differently but severely in both cases;
Exposure to silver inhibits the afflicted Lycan's ability to heal from anywhere between several hours to a day, as well as causing sharp, persistent pains and muscle spasms to the effected area, and is well known to be cripplingly painful.
Exposure to the Wolfsbane plant will cause a nasty, itchy rash similar to that of stinging nettles.
- If contact is made with powdered Wolfsbane, this causes an immediate and incredibly nasty reaction in the form of burning and blistering of the skin. While this does heal, it has been known to take far longer to do so than other burns or injuries.
- If contact is made with the eyes, temporary blindness can be expected lasting anywhere from a couple of hours to several days - prolonged exposure will cause permanent blindness.
- If ingested, inhaled, or otherwise absorbed into the body, death is highly likely, and will occur much faster than it would in a human.
In his story's universe, the most common antidote and treatment for Wolfsbane exposure comes in the form of a plant called Saving Grace. It's flowers, leaves and roots can all be used in various forms to counteract the effects of Wolfsbane in both humans and Lycans alike.
For wounds inflicted by silver, the common herb rosemary has proven the most effective form of relief, helping scars to fade over time and nullifying the effects in the victim's bloodstream and at the wound site.
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