CAN YOU KEEP UP --- open, biweekly tasks 11/19 - 12/3

capt. salem · (This post was last modified: 11-25-2019, 01:40 AM by capt. salem.)

LIES A THOUSAND HORRIFYING MEMORIES | | |

"What? Someone requested these? Did you write this?" Salem looked at the small scrap of paper his informant had handed him. They'd assured him the three suggestions were from a legitimate member who'd asked for them to be done, but two of them seemed to be pranks. He didn't mind setting chaos loose in the Badlands, but usually he was the only one jazzed about it.

"Whatever, saves me some time." Salem sighed, adding the three to his list as he trotted to the usual Biweekly Tasks meetup spot. The cracked, decaying fountain was still just as ugly as when he'd last seen it, and he ascended to the bottom basin with little effort.

"Alrighty, everybody gather up for our actual Tasks and not a repeat of what happened last time. After some asking around and looking over the records, I've determined Addy is our newest winner and is now the owner of one fifteen pound turkey. To be delivered in about a day, let me know if you want it alive or dead." His voice lacked the usual bravado, falling into a bit of a monotone as he droned on. He just wasn't feeling the showmanship today, sue him.

"This round our prize will be- drumroll please-" Salem glanced down at his informant, who sighed and started slapping their whiteboard in a mock drumroll. He let it roll through the air for a few moments before speaking again. "-A digital camera! Nearly brand new, alongside a solar panel for all your electricity needs so long as those needs are limited solely to your new camera. Use it to take photos that will last as long as your short, sad lifespan." Was that too depressing? It might be too depressing. Oh well, he couldn't take the words back after he said them.

"If you don't want the camera, I'll find your house and set a llama loose in it. Sounds good? Good, good. Now come get your tasks."

Welcome to Biweekly tasks! I apologize for the awkward hiatus on the Tasks, but I'm back and excited to do my best as a host for the next two weeks and beyond. But yes, for those who're unfamiliar with how I run Tasks, here's a quick rundown!

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 Task thread by the specified end date wins the prize! This round, the prize is a digital camera with a small solar panel to power it! Since these are shop items, when the winner is determined I will buy the items and send them to the winner.

Last week's winner was [member=9334]ADDY.[/member] with 4 posts! Thread Here. This was officalized at 11:51pm 11/19 pst.
The end date for these tasks are 12/3/2019

I highly encourage the continued use of past task rp threads, though any past task threads won't count towards new prizes.
Also, to make this easier for me to count, I would like to politely ask you put the date (11/19) in your task's thread title, or somewhere on your first post of said thread. This isn't a necessity and threads without it will still be counted, but if you want to do me a favor I'd really appreciate it! But again, this is totally optional.

Alright, onto the prompts!

And as a final reminder, these tasks should serve as prompts first and foremost and your thread can be staged at any part of doing them!

Lastly, if you've got any thoughts, ideas, concerns, etc, feel free to message me on this subaccount or my main account darky! I'm completely open to feedback of any kind, positive or negative.

[justify]I feel the unbearable weight, [abbr=Goes by Salem or Monty | He/Him or They/Them Pronouns | 28yrs Old | 6'3"| Councilman 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]
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LUCERNE. · 11-19-2019, 10:38 PM

A camera. The first thing that came to Lucerne's mind were the bundles of photographs he had in his possession, all of his past before he ever lost touch with his family and previous life. They were beautiful reminders of what once was, and the opportunity to take a trip of nostalgia whenever he secretly began to feel somewhat sentimental.

For a man who believed that sentiment and living in the past was a person's ultimate weakness, he surely was not good at taking his own advice. ❝ I shall scavenge for scrap. ❞ Lucerne announced. Maybe he had many photographs, but he never took any photos; it'd be interesting to see that man trying to figure out how to use a camera. Knowing him, he'd end up holding the camera upside down and then wonder why the camera won't take the photo.

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⫸ 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
⫸ TW. he is a recovering drug addict // cocaine, heroin and opioids such as morphine

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ADDY. · 11-20-2019, 04:49 AM

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— so he got a turkey for getting everyone drunk off their asses? shit about time people started recognizing him for his talents. then again, this was arguably one of the few things he had ever won before. the second in command couldn’t remember the last time he actually won a prize or anything… maybe it was almost even a bit uplifting, as fucking cheesy as that sounded.

jesus fucking christ what was he supposed to do with a fifteen pound turkey? he looked at salem almost slightly surprised that he was literally getting the fucking thing. then, with a shrug, he decided, “bring it alive. i’ve never seen one of those fuckin’ things up close before.” or ever, but. you know.

with that he then went to looking over the list of tasks. humming shortly to himself, he glanced over them and shrugged to himself. “i’ll lead a border patrol.” why not? it was probably one of the more doable things on the list for addy, considering he was not about to get all sappy and write someone a letter, or move a goddamn tree- and especially not praise people. border patrol was definitely the better of the options, for addy’s sake and everyone else’s.

capt. salem · 11-21-2019, 01:35 AM

LIES A THOUSAND HORRIFYING MEMORIES | | |

Lucerne and Addy were definitely two people Salem anticipated seeing. They were joined at the hip, and they'd both been fairly active in participating in his Tasks; same with Cat, though the leader hadn't shown up quite yet.

"Scrap, sounds good. Try not to get tetanus, wear gloves or whatever." Not that he particularly cared if Lucerne got hurt, but other people would be pissed if it came out that Lucerne hurt himself running around with sharp scraps of metal on Salem's order.

Addy looked almost surprised he'd won, but what did he expect? Salem didn't get a damn turkey because he wanted one, he didn't want to keep the thing around. Traveler had also gotten a bit impatient since the thing had been busy tearing up her yard and garage. "Sure, I think its molting or like- maybe I didn't feed it properly, so it might look a bit fucked up." Salem said with a shrug. "Pretty sure its healthy, I dunno, I'm not a veterinarian."

Border patrol, easy enough. "Alright, you wear some gloves too. It won't help if you get shot but it's getting pretty damn cold, you know?" He cared slightly more for Addy, mainly because if Addy got shored up with frostbite or some other dumb shit then Salem would only be able to rib on Cat and Lucerne, and he didn't like to shrink his pool of people who tolerated the dumb stuff he spouted.

[justify]I feel the unbearable weight, [abbr=Goes by Salem or Monty | He/Him or They/Them Pronouns | 28yrs Old | 6'3"| Councilman 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]
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CATALYST · 11-24-2019, 06:10 AM

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﹝[abbr=don't look back]♢[/abbr]﹞

Aw, that was too bad. On some level they'd sort of been hoping to get the turkey so they could give it to Molly, but clearly they hadn't wanted it as bad as Addy had. Or rather, they didn't want it enough to do anything while they were sick. Whatever, if Salem could get one turkey he could get another, and if he could get a turkey, Cat could. Assuming they could be assed to, anyway.

They looked over the prompts, finally deciding on the second. "I'll write a letter." It wouldn't be sent, and it certainly wouldn't be read by anyone else in the Badlands.

[spoiler=IF YOU DONT KNOW NOW YOU KNOW && INFO && 12/12/19]GENERAL welcome to the end of eras, ice has melted back to life
⇥ Given name is Scott Mathew Darrow ⇥ Alias is Catalyst
⇥ Will accept Cat or Catalyst from anyone, Scott only from family
⇥ 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
⇥ 09/12/39 ⇥ Made their return to public life in the Badlands
⇥ 09/07/39 ⇥ Took a break to recover from their illness
⇥ 11/02/39 ⇥ Came down with a cold

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 by Gavril Lupei
⇥ 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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