08-12-2019, 05:38 AM
C A T A L Y S T
[table]If they could control the temperature, they'd want it to be uncomfortable for all the people they dislike and pleasant for themself and the people they do like. Just a mild inconvenience that would make them seem crazy when they bitched about it being too hot or too cold. But that assumed too much power, didn't it? Surely they'd be able to control the temperature of the setting, not everyone's unique chemistry. In that case, no fucking way were they going to make the temperature something unpleasant for themself. They were an ass, but not to themself. Most of the time.
They sat up and considered Salem for a moment before taking the offered water. They took a sip, wanting to make sure it wasn't vodka or something, then upon discovering it was in fact what he said it was, took a deeper sip. Still not cooled off enough, they dumped the remaining contents over their head, then held the decanter out for Salem to take back. "Thanks."
Cat shot an irritated look at Addy. "Fug off." They rolled their shoulders and glanced around. "It's been another slow couple of weeks. We've got a new addition to the ranks in the form of Ronnie; he's showing his face a bit and you're all... kinda weird about the smoking thing. I dunno maybe that's just a non-smoker's perspective." They shrugged. "But we haven't been getting very many people - with the exception of Paige's brothers - for a while now. We might wanna look into some more... aggressive recruitment measures." They said it casually, like they weren't implying what they were implying.
"Slow, but not entirely slow. There were two noteworthy events that took place. Someone from Los Santos picked a fight with me, so suffice to say that they're on my shit list now. Also, Salem's little revenge mission happened and it was successful. We got a nice little boost to the armory thanks to that." None of the weapons they'd taken from that were of interest to them, so they'd taken their share and dispensed it to the group at large.
"There's also one event coming up, that being my parents' wedding. They insist on inviting the other groups, so get this place cleaned up. You'll have not only Molly judging you, but the other groups. I want this thing going off without a hitch." Now that it was coming out they were stressed the fuck out, since much of the responsibility was falling on their shoulders to make this all run smoothly. They didn't know shit about weddings, yet somehow they'd been roped into being the officiant. Great. Whatever, it would make Molly and Austin happy, and that's all that mattered, right?
Alright, that about covered it, didn't it? No, wait, they were almost forgetting something. Damn this fucking heat, making their brain sluggish. "Right, last thing, Ronnie, come get a necklace." They had brought it in their pocket this time, not willing to haul the box just for one necklace. Even if the box wasn't heavy at all.
OOC Summary & Announcements
— Okay so quick announcement and notice; I'm in the process of moving, hence why my activity has fallen over the past few weeks and probably won't get too much better until I'm in my new house. I'll still be around, and Inny will be temp leading the week that I'm moving, so it's all good.
— Welcome to Beatles/Ronnie!
— Cat's lowkey suggesting some more aggressive recruitment tactics, so if anyone would be interested in having their character coerced or even forced to joining the Badlands, let me know! I might make a thread for this too, but knowing my track record it might be A Minute.
— Cat and Volatile of Los Santos got in a fight, and that group is currently on the outs with Cat and could more or less be considered an enemy.
— Salem's revenge scheme was a success and the Badlands have some more weapons to go around now.
— Molly and Austin's wedding is coming up, and I've got a planning thread for it here. It'll also be the ic reason for Cat not being around while I'm moving, as they'll be taking their own little honeymoon with Gav after as well.
[spoiler=IF YOU DONT KNOW NOW YOU KNOW && INFO && 08/11/19]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
⇥ 08/05/39 ⇥ Confronted Louie about his drinking
⇥ 08/01/39 ⇥ Was confronted by Addy about their cult past
⇥ 07/30/39 ⇥ Went with Salem and Addy to the confrontation
⇥ 07/29/39 ⇥ Got in a fight with Volatile
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 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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I HAD THIS FEELING THAT YOU'D BETRAY ME ——————
IF I GAVE TOO MUCH AND YOU TOOK TOO MUCH ——————
there's blood on the leaves / there's blood on the sands I ——————
FEEL HIS GRACE S L O W L Y RUNNING OUT ——————
GIVE ME TRUTH GIVE ME A WAY OUT (I GOT A BONE TO PICK) ——————
[align=center]SOMEBODY [I]SHOWED YOU ALL OF THE HORRORS YOU WEREN'T BORN WITH IT ——————