DON'T TAME YOUR DEMONS --- open, weekly tasks 9/23/2019

capt. salem · (This post was last modified: 10-03-2019, 08:26 PM by capt. salem.)

LIES A THOUSAND HORRIFYING MEMORIES | | |

TW: Excessive cursing, mentions of violence/death, mentions of drugs

It was early evening when Salem finally emerged from his home, sober but clearly not looking well. It didn't matter if the bags under his eyes were noticeable, he doubted most people around here had the nerve to look him in the eye for long and those who did wouldn't care about his wellbeing- Well, Catalyst might, but in
a condescending way.

"Alright punks, get your sorry asses over here." Salem called, procuring a bell from his coat and ringing it to rouse the drunkards passed out in the streets and catch the attention of anybody currently conscious. He climbed onto the siding of a long dried up fountain, and waited until people started gathering. As he waited, he set down a familiar container full of familiar hissing feline.

"Good effort last week, I'm happy to see some of you taking interest in community involvement." Salem started out, letting things simmer and start out slow. "But one of you clearly did better then the others, and that one is Tinny. Rugrat, you've earned this cat, do with it what you will; if you don't want it, give it to Addy or something." Salem announced, gently tapping the cat carrier with one boot and making the cat go wild with hissing, spitting and yowling inside.

"But as a consolation prize for the others who took part, I have disposed a saran-wrapped chunk of mystery meat on all of your doorsteps. Except yours, Catalyst, Molly caught me doing it and claimed it." He didn't say confiscated, but she'd one hundred percent confiscated it; maybe she'd feed it to her dog or something, he didn't really care.

"So now we have the question, what's going to be our next incentive? Well, it's right here." And with a flourish, he procured a self-help book about overcoming a fear of cows and cow-related things. "Yes! Whoever wins won't have to read this fucking thing. Everybody who loses will be invited to a mandatory group-reading session where we'll all take turns reading passages from it, and share our thoughts on it."

Okay, so it wasn't as much of a prize as a punishment. But hey, it meant everybody except Cat and Addy - who he'd let weasel out of it - might be spooked enough to put some good work in.

"Alright, now come pick your tasks. I don't have all night."

Hi again! Sorry about how late this thread went up, some things came up in RL and I wanted to give people a bit more of a chance to get last-minute posts in, while still getting it up today. But yes moving on, for those who're unfamiliar with the way I'm running Weekly Tasks currently, let me explain!

I'll provide a list of Tasks slash prompts, and you can post with your character claiming one of them. Next you make the thread related to the task, and whoever gets the most posts on their Weekly Task thread by next Monday wins the prize! This week, the prize is not having to group-read a self-help book about cows.
So I don't get anybody's hopes up, the reading will take place off-screen unless the majority of people really want to roleplay that out.
Due to the recent Poll regarding these Tasks, the deadline has been extended to October 7th!

Last week's winner was [member=10210]TINNY R.[/member] with 3 posts! Thread Here. This was officalized at 7:14pm pst.
I highly encourage the continued use of past task rp threads, though any past task threads won't count towards new prizes.

Okay, onto the prompts!

Lastly, if you've got any thoughts, ideas, concerns, etc, feel free to message me on this subaccount or my main account darky! I want to make this as enjoyable for everybody as I possibly can, and I'm completely open to feedback.

[justify]I feel the unbearable weight, [abbr=Goes by Salem or Monty | He/Him or They/Them Pronouns | 28yrs Old | 6'3"| Officer of the Badlands | Former pirate captain | Sexuality is a unlabeled free for all, romance is questioning]&[/abbr]
I sense the ripping of my shame, [abbr=Medium-Hard Physically | Hard Mentally | Attacks with whip, scimitar or revolver | Open to capture and maim if requested / discussed prior | Not open for death | Difficult but not impossible to defeat or subdue]&[/abbr]
I hear the sigh of indifference [abbr=Guy Fieri aesthetic | Neck-length dull brownish-grey hair | Bright green eyes | Three piercings on both ears (two on top cartilage, one large on lobe), and a lip piercing | Scruffy beard starting to grow in | Both pinky fingers cut off]&[/abbr]
(IC Opinions)[/justify]

CATALYST · 09-24-2019, 04:37 AM

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//Cat's only squinty bc they don't know how it actually works ooc

Tinny got the cat. Good for him - if anyone was likely to appreciate it, it was probably him. Kinda dumb since all he had to do was stand in a river and Cat had to hike all the way to a mall while Addy dealt with drunk assholes. Maybe he was just better at getting in Salem's favor?

Mystery meat... Oh jesus fucking christ. At least Molly had taken it, so that they wouldn't have to worry about what it was. A self help book? About cows? What in the ever-loving fuck? Deciding to just say nothing, Cat walked over to the board and looked it over. "I'll insult people." That sounded right up their alley.

[spoiler=IF YOU DONT KNOW NOW YOU KNOW && INFO && 09/02/19]GENERAL welcome to the end of eras, ice has melted back to life
⇥ Given name is Scott Mathew Darrow ⇥ Goes only by Catalyst or Cat
⇥ Assigned male at birth ⇥ Agender ⇥ They/Them pronouns only
⇥ Twenty-one ⇥ Born 11/27/17 ⇥ Sagittarius ⇥ Real time aging
⇥ Boss (leader) of the Badlands ⇥ Ex prisoner of the Badlands
⇥ Ex cultist (Mourningstar) ⇥ Ex member of the Young Rogues

RECENT EVENTS done my time and served my sentence
⇥ 09/02/39 ⇥ Returned from vacation
⇥ 08/23/39 ⇥ Went on vacation with Gavril
⇥ 08/21/39 ⇥ Oversaw their parents' vow renewal
⇥ 08/16/39 ⇥ Witnessed their boyfriend get shot

APPEARANCE dress me up and watch me die
⇥ Catalyst is 6'2" tall; they possess a lean and muscular body, one that has a variety of old scars adorning it. One of the easiest to notice is one that stretches down their right cheek. While not a scar, one very notable marking on their chest is the "BL" brand. They have two piercings, one in their tongue and the other in the cartilage of their left ear. They typically dress in dark colors (favoring jackets with some sort of writing on the back), and their hair is black. They're not all dark, however, as they have pale blue eyes that peer out from beneath medium-sized eyebrows.

PERSONALITY if it feels good, tastes good, it must be mine
⇥ Catalyst is ambitious, with the cunning and ruthlessness to reach their goals by any means necessary. They can be brutal when they feel it is needed, however when it's not they won't bother. They tend to be rather aloof and apathetic to most things and people, with some very rare exceptions. Provided those around them don't cross a few specific lines, they're content to leave them be, though they've been known to take an interest in some people, which seldom has a positive end for whoever their interest is in. They can be manipulative, and will often encourage people to make bad decisions. Those that stick by them will be rewarded, but those that do not will be cast out, as they've been outcast for their entire life and have learned to appreciate loyalty wherever they can find it. Even during the most stressful of situations, they usually keep a firm grip on their temper and keep their calm, though when they do snap and lose their temper, it is uncontrollable. They're remarkably observant, often able to deign much from subtle clues in what people say, how they say it and how they act.

RELATIONS dynasty decapitated, you just might see a ghost tonight
⇥ Molly Darrow x Austin Darrow ⇥ No biological siblings
⇥ Adopted parent of Molly Valentina Darrow-Lupei (Mo)
⇥ Pansexual/Panromantic ⇥ Very much taken ⇥ One Crush
⇥ Not looking but it happened ⇥ Rarely forms romantic attachment
⇥ Holds most people at arms length and doesn't get close

INTERACTION i'm taking back the c r o w n
⇥ Hard physically ⇥ Hard mentally ⇥ Doesn't let their guard down
⇥ Is most comfortable with close ranged-weapons ⇥ Dislikes guns
⇥ Brass knuckles ⇥ A variety of knives ⇥ Carries a handgun
⇥ Will kill/capture/maim in certain circumstances
⇥ Will leave things be in others ⇥ Will start & finish fights
⇥ No kill/capture/maim without permission
⇥ Attack in bold #0d0d0d and tag @/Bryne
⇥ Peaceful powerplay allowed but they may react negatively
⇥ Dislikes almost any sort of touch unless they initiate or agree to it
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LUCERNE. · 09-24-2019, 04:28 PM

The incentive was the ability to escape the mental torture of having to endure reading a self-help guide to... bovinophobia? Well, that was an interesting one; he'd not heard such incentive before. Although it was quite the negative repercussion for not having a good turnout during a task, Lucerne was interested in participating this week. He was interested in participating for one particular reason.

He cleared his throat awkwardly, standing up from his seat and wandering nearer to Salem so that he could take a quick look at the sheet of paper before pointing out, ❝ I'd like to lead a raid... A hospital. Rehabilitation center. Anywhere for medication. ❞ He uttered, gesturing at the list halfheartedly. He was an unlikely person to pick such task, but his reasons were clear. He needed to find a particular medicine. Would he reveal such reason? Of course not, but he was sure that whilst they were there, they could also find other items that'd be useful for a medic in the Badlands. After all, the Badlands weren't exactly the best at keeping out of conflict and fights - there's always be a demand for medical kits.

[align=center][div style="width: 350px; text-align: justify; font-family:verdana; font-size: 7px;"][spoiler=tags :: updated 08/13]basics.
⫸ wilhelm lucerne nouvel // no known nicknames
⫸ goes by his middle name, lucerne
⫸ male // he/him
⫸ thirty three // ages real time // born fourteenth february
⫸ medic for the badlands // formerly a loner
⫸ joined BL - twenty first february

appearance.
⫸ faceclaim - benedict cumberbatch
⫸ voice claim - benedict cumberbatch
⫸ speaks with a received pronunciation british accent
⫸ 6'2ft // tall and lithe // very little muscle mass
⫸ cold, china blue eyes and disheveled, dark brunet hair
⫸ physical health - 100%
¬ current injuries: none as of now
⫸ mental health - 70%
¬ has been showing signs of major depressive disorder

personality.
⫸ enigmatic and difficult to understand
⫸ astute and intellectual // generally very logical in his way of thinking
⫸ self-absorbed and overly prideful // massive god complex
⫸ lack of empathy and often insincere // evident sociopathic tendencies
⫸ assertive, blunt and arrogant // strong, unwavering opinions
⫸ analytical and perceptive // often good at figuring things out at breakneck speed
⫸ overly motivated and stubborn // it's often his way or the highway
⫸ chronic boredom, often acts out childishly based on this
⫸ fastidious and a known perfectionist
⫸ unpredictable and notably unhinged // makes it difficult to get on with him
⫸ a total narcissist in many ways
⫸ aloof and incredibly socially awkward // very antisocial in general
⫸ a complete drama queen // incredibly theatrical and melodramatic
⫸ breathes sarcasm // snide and often witty with his quips
⫸ silently a very sensitive and introverted soul // worries about what others think
⫸ self-conscious towards how people react towards him // this makes him withdrawn

relationships.
⫸ wilhelm nouvel x annette nouvel // one older brother [deceased]
⫸ aromantic asexual // not interested in any romance
⫸ owns a dog named faline
⫸ has taken a liking towards addy douglas
¬ sees him as his person
¬ doesn't view their relationship as romantic
¬ loyalty lies with him entirely

interaction.
⫸ storage // playlist // pinterest
⫸ physically: medium // mentally: hard
⫸ owns a pistol but finds the idea of injuring somebody very difficult
⫸ dislikes getting into physical fights as he's not very good at fighting
⫸ would much rather die than kill somebody else
⫸ will be acting out of character as he is still grieving over the loss of his brother
⫸ TW. he is an active drug addict // cocaine, heroin and opioids such as morphine
¬ some interactions with him may be whilst he is under the influence of said drugs

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capt. salem · 09-24-2019, 07:13 PM

LIES A THOUSAND HORRIFYING MEMORIES | | |

//New announcements edited into the OOC portion of the first post regarding the poll and extended deadline

Well there was Cat, right on time. Salem was sort of expecting them to be curled up in bed by now, napping their existence away. Eh, he'd still take the participation though. "Insults, got it. Sure you'll do great, captain." Salem said, crossing it off the list as Lucerne approached.

"Oh? Little Luc has grown a spine. You've got the might of the Badlands behind you, you've got my full permission to go boss people around and find this medical center you wanna raid." Salem said, waving one hand dismissively. Eh, it wasn't like he would've stopped Lucerne from bossing people around either way; it was just his way of making it official. "Don't get killed, yada yada. I'll cross this off for you."

[justify]I feel the unbearable weight, [abbr=Goes by Salem or Monty | He/Him or They/Them Pronouns | 28yrs Old | 6'3"| Officer of the Badlands | Former pirate captain | Sexuality is a unlabeled free for all, romance is questioning]&[/abbr]
I sense the ripping of my shame, [abbr=Medium-Hard Physically | Hard Mentally | Attacks with whip, scimitar or revolver | Open to capture and maim if requested / discussed prior | Not open for death | Difficult but not impossible to defeat or subdue]&[/abbr]
I hear the sigh of indifference [abbr=Guy Fieri aesthetic | Neck-length dull brownish-grey hair | Bright green eyes | Three piercings on both ears (two on top cartilage, one large on lobe), and a lip piercing | Scruffy beard starting to grow in | Both pinky fingers cut off]&[/abbr]
(IC Opinions)[/justify]

DoI · 09-24-2019, 08:41 PM

[align=center][div style="width: 390px; text-align: justify;"]tinny really hadn’t expected he would get the cat. if he had, he would’ve been searching for things for the poor baby, like a cat bed, some toys, a bowl if he couldn’t find one at his apartment.. but he was happy to take it, none the less. as salem tapped the carrier, tony smiled brightly and moved to pick up the carrier with a tiny little grunt, holding it with both hands. the carrier probably made of most of the weight. “thanks, ca-cap-captain!” he said brightly.

his next task was to.. look at the list. of course, there was one that caught his eye, and a wide, bright smile crossed his face. “ill t-take care of th-the snakes!” he offered, glancing at the book and giggling. for once, he.. wasn’t interested in feeding. “if someone doesn’t w-want to read it, i’m s-s-sure it’ll make great.. gr-great kindling o-once winter c-comes.”

ADDY. · 09-26-2019, 01:46 PM

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— so it was time to pick up a task again. he peered towards tinny out of the corner of his eyes, hoping that fucking kid chose the cat instead of asking the redhead if he wanted it instead. last thing he wanted was to have a damn cat. the redhead could barely manage to take care of himself; how would he manage to take care of that demonic feline? he watched tinny pick up the cage, and then he visibly relaxed. thank god.

he glanced around as everyone went about picking out chores. damn. looks like he was stuck with whatever was left, apparently. he stepped closer and glanced over the list, almost sneering at the tasks. “i’ll- fuckin’ rake leaves.” one of the more boring ones on the list, in his opinion, but also one of the easiest. who could blame him?

capt. salem · 09-26-2019, 08:02 PM

LIES A THOUSAND HORRIFYING MEMORIES | | |

"No problem, rugrat. I don't wanna see that thing hanging out in any more dumpsters, ya hear?" Salem said, reaching over with his free hand to attempt to ruffle Tinny's hair. Okay, so maybe anybody thinking he'd been biased towards Tinny had good reason, but he'd done everything fairly! He was just being nice because Tinny was like, basically a child or whatever.

And there was Addy, great. Both Addy and Tinny picked their chores - the snake one was less concerning than Addy deciding to do menial manual labor, which had Salem worried for Addy's mental state - and Salem quickly crossed them off. "Good good, try not to get bit and I've got a spare rake if you need it." Salem said.

"Oh don't worry, there'll be a ritual burning of this cosmic shitstain once the losers get their fill." Salem added in response to Tinny's suggestion; though yeah, it might be best to wait until winter to burn it.

[justify]I feel the unbearable weight, [abbr=Goes by Salem or Monty | He/Him or They/Them Pronouns | 28yrs Old | 6'3"| Officer of the Badlands | Former pirate captain | Sexuality is a unlabeled free for all, romance is questioning]&[/abbr]
I sense the ripping of my shame, [abbr=Medium-Hard Physically | Hard Mentally | Attacks with whip, scimitar or revolver | Open to capture and maim if requested / discussed prior | Not open for death | Difficult but not impossible to defeat or subdue]&[/abbr]
I hear the sigh of indifference [abbr=Guy Fieri aesthetic | Neck-length dull brownish-grey hair | Bright green eyes | Three piercings on both ears (two on top cartilage, one large on lobe), and a lip piercing | Scruffy beard starting to grow in | Both pinky fingers cut off]&[/abbr]
(IC Opinions)[/justify]

GAVIN R. · 09-27-2019, 04:12 PM

[align=center][div style="width: 500px; text-align: justify; font-family: calibri; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 1.4;"]What are they, five years old? Getting a list of chores from their mother? Earning extra computer time or the right to spend the night at a friend's house? The idea of that makes him nostalgic, but none of these are super family friendly. Raking leaves, maybe. Addy already took that one. Gavin ignores most of the others, boring or strange or taken, but at least one catches his attention: training his stamina. It's been a long time since he's had a good training regimen. Cons of the apocalypse, right? He grunts quietly and then looks to the others here. "I'll take that training one." Good way to keep him from getting super fucking bored. Or out of shape.

capt. salem · 10-03-2019, 08:28 PM

LIES A THOUSAND HORRIFYING MEMORIES | | |

//Crossed off the training for you, but yea nobody needs to wait on me doing that
Not doing an IC bit since I'm saving my muse

But yeah I figured I should announce officially in here that starting next Monday we'll be doing Biweekly Tasks. You guys still have the rest of this week for these tasks though so dw.

[justify]I feel the unbearable weight, [abbr=Goes by Salem or Monty | He/Him or They/Them Pronouns | 28yrs Old | 6'3"| Officer of the Badlands | Former pirate captain | Sexuality is a unlabeled free for all, romance is questioning]&[/abbr]
I sense the ripping of my shame, [abbr=Medium-Hard Physically | Hard Mentally | Attacks with whip, scimitar or revolver | Open to capture and maim if requested / discussed prior | Not open for death | Difficult but not impossible to defeat or subdue]&[/abbr]
I hear the sigh of indifference [abbr=Guy Fieri aesthetic | Neck-length dull brownish-grey hair | Bright green eyes | Three piercings on both ears (two on top cartilage, one large on lobe), and a lip piercing | Scruffy beard starting to grow in | Both pinky fingers cut off]&[/abbr]
(IC Opinions)[/justify]