"Life for a life. A soul for a soul. I looked behind me, over my shoulder, only to see the cold, haunting clutches of death suddenly fall off my shoulder. He told me: "Pardon me, I didn't know you were still here...""And I responded, 'It's quite all right now. You'll have to come back and visit another time.' "
Hi, everyone! I'll kick things off by saying the obvious and what you've probably seen in a billion other cards: IC is IC, OOC is OOC. I'm not my character, don't take things personal, don't bleed and we'll be okie dokie hunky-dory! Cool? Cool. Great!My usual preference of RP and more experienced area is in the Horror genre of writing/acting. Though, usually the horror aspect of RP is often done privately with agreed individuals/plotlines I build up with others. If I am out in the wild/public, often times it's just business as usual and you're more than welcomed to approach me and do some B A R R P, or one off meet and greets or whatever. Anything goes, but my interest mostly lies in horror conflict/consequences and plot driven/character developing roleplay!I'm not a lore nazi ,but I also am not a fan of extreme lore breaking. I do love lore bending, however, because, as we all know, the lore in FFXIV is about as consistent as what we all want to have for dinner. Or maybe some of you are consistent and know exactly what you want for dinner, hey, more power to you!If people can have their Blitzball, their Voidsent, Black Mage and White Mage characters, then, I am allowed to have my own fun with the lore and bend it enough for my enjoyment and where it still makes sense narratively. If that rubs you the wrong way, that's okay, you're entitled to have your opinion and hope you have a nice day!Discord? Maybe. Usually it's a no, but, you, never know! It depends.Any other questions or concerns I didn't get around to mention here, please don't hesitate to ask. I just don't want to drag out the OOC section more than I already have.
See you all in FFXIV, bless!
"Good morning. Good afternoon. Good night.A pleasure to make your acquaintance, stranger. My wife's and mine names are... Well, I suppose that's not quite important, really. I'm a nobody. Just a man passionate about his work. I do what I love and love what I do. Ever since the day I first laid eyes on her, I've been inspired to create and to bring a sense of joy and entertainment. She is my everything, you see.
"I honestly haven't a clue as to where to begin and what to tell you... I suppose one might call me a 'man of tragedy'. A man who has lost it all once before and his heart, broken. Feeling betrayed, loathed, a sense of unfairness... I looked up to the heavens and asked The Twelve above, 'Why, o, why do you punish me so?! Have I not been loyal to thee?! Have I not been a good man all my life?! What did I do... To deserve a cruel fate such as this?! To lose the one that captured mine heart in the palm of her hand...' "
"But... There was no answer, no response from the divine. I was left a broken man, my heart, numb, my inspiration, withered and my will to live, gone. What else was there left for me to do now? I had nothing more to live for, for she was my entire world... And now, my world has darkened, torn to bits and pieces."
"If I already feel dead inside, then, what is the point of staying any longer, only to torture myself in this mortal coil, feel nothing but emptiness, deep hopelessness... I knew my answer and I was ready to act upon it. I had to, I felt there simply was no other way anymore..."
"However... The words of my beloved echoed in my head, I heard her talk to me, whisper into my ear... I knew that my quest in this life was yet to be done. After hearing her voice so vividly, so clear... I was inspired once more. It was going to be my biggest project yet and my first time ever attempting to do something outside the box. I knew the right person to aid me in my endeavor and quest, to once more see and hear my beloved in the flesh. I knew what had to be done, and it had to be done quick..."
"Weeks and months passed by and I hadn't even notice the time pass by me. I was determined, hopeful once again and remained laser focused thanks to this new resolve. This was only the beginning, however... And I knew even after this, there was much yet to do, to truly, fully complete my project..."
"Lo and behold, after months of hard work and dedication, my project was complete! But, I cannot take all the credit for my work, as an old, reliable friend of mine made it all possible, to once more see and hear my beloved once again. This was truly the beginning-- Nay, a new beginning. However, I was growing weaker by the days, I knew I myself, didn't have much time left in this world, either... Just as the gods took my beloved away once, I was next and Death came once more, to uphold that promise he made me. It was time to go soon, too and this time, he wasn't going to wait any longer."
Name: Emmett L. O'Connell
Sex: ♂
Nameday: Fifth Umbral Moon, 32nd Sun (10/31)
Marital status: Divorced - Single
Family:
Ave (Daughter)
Lucrezia Sartorre O'Connell (Ex-Wife)
Birthplace: Tural
Age: ???
Occupations: Puppetmaster, Puppeteer
"...And as the months went by, cycling through a new heavensturn, Death came knocking at my door once more. He said: '<Knock, knock, knock...> Excuse me. Do you remember me, from a year ago? We met for a brief moment, beside your wife. I've noticed you've managed to dodge me once more. But, I'm afraid I cannot allow that to happen. However... Seeing as I cannot lay my hands on your beloved this time... I would like to give you my embrace instead. I've kept my eye on you and tonight shall be a night for us to remember, one imprinted in your mind, until you draw your last breath. This is the beginning of the final chapter of your story and on the day you reach the end of this chapter, you'll see me beside you, standing next to you at your bedside, just as I was with your wife...' "
"Even I had known, it was my time now, too. Yet, there was much for me to do in this world, much to see, much to learn... And to leave my beloved and my passion. It was an unthinkable, unbearable thought and somehow, I just couldn't process it..."
"My beloved held my hand in hers, knelt down to me, as I had done for her, to gaze upon her as her flame extinguished. She leaned closely and spoke in that calm, serene, quiet tone and voice of hers: 'It'll be okay. I see in your eyes, how much it pains you, not just your ailment, but, the thought of leaving it all behind, even mine self... It'll be okay now. Close your eyes, rest... He is here, and just as you saved me... I'll save you, too, my love.' "
"The world is an arbitrary place. And the sad part of it is, the world continues to move on even after you've stopped. Nobody knows you're gone, nobody cares. Then, why? Why is it that I continue to persist to stay here? I love creating intriguing designs of puppets. The nuances of creating a life-like figure of nothing but my passion and my heart. But... I have no heart...? Not anymore and yet... My passion continues to drive me, my love for my work and my love of my life... And so, I propose to you this question... What is the point of your existence? Perhaps... There isn't one and if so... Then, why would I let such a life go to waste? Waste not, want not. That. That is my answer to your lack of reasoning for existing, if you hadn't one."
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"...Can't wait to meet you.
So join the puppet family!"
"We open real soon.
Try your best to hold on to sanity!"
"Come get to know me!
And you won't want to leave after tonight!In here we're lonely...
And we would love you to join us for a bite...!"
"You've been through too many long, frightful nights...
You've seen all their faces; felt all their bites...You know our show is so far from over!
And Lucrezia told us you're an organ donor..."
"All eyes are on you.
We can walk you through our dark fantasy..."
"...Learn what we've gone through...We can teach you to laugh at tragedy!"
"You thought the nightmares ended back in The New World?"
"We're all still right here, so let's get friendly!"
"We're feeling festive!"
"Join the party, we'll try hard not to bite!"
"Anger is restless...Don't hold it against us, we're alright!The fun is starting!A celebration that lasts eternally!"
"I'm always watching..."
"Because somebody named Nerval murdered me..."
"We'll be found down deep in our estate..."
What have I done to deserve this damnation?Who knows if you're the one to blame...We don't even know your name...
But... you're here now and we've got temptations..."
"We're only playing!"
"Just wanted to make a few new friends!You plan on staying?"
"When you're with us, the party never ends!"
"You might look at me and think you're going crazy!"
"I lost it long ago, you're not alone, baby!"
"We can't wait to meet you!
So come on and join the puppet family!We open real soon...
Try your best to hold on to sanity...!"
"Come get to know me...And you won't want to leave after tonight!In here we're lonely!
And we would love for you to join us for a bite..."
T I E R 1
"Hahahaha! Y'know, ye don't talk like the rest o' us, do ye, stranger? Yer accent, it's... Strange. I've never heard it before. It almost sounds... 'accent-less', if ya would? Or perhaps a more rhotic speech? Bah! I can't quite describe it as well as I am hopin' to, but... Ya seem to be able to pronounce yer R's, unlike us from this side o' the continent! Ya do seem like from out o' town, though, gwahahaha! Fresh off tha boat, as they say, yeah? Welcome to Eorzea, stranger! May She treat ye well and may yer adventures, glory, fortune or fame, be ever grand, bahahahar!"
"Whoa! What sharp teeth you have, Mister Puppeteer! What for?"
"Isn't it difficult to eat? Do you accidentally bite your tongue often, mister? Were you born like that?"
"Why do you always find the need to wear those dark spectacles so much?"
"...Even when it is in the dead of night, you always keep them on. How can you possibly see anything at all? Doesn't it bother you? Are you trying to stand out? Show off? Look dapper? Mayhap it is in style right now, a new sense of fashion that I don't seem to be in tune with?"
"Isn't it a little too warm to be wearing something like that? You're always wearing a long coat of some kind. You aught to be mindful, stranger, lest you suffer from heat exhaustion and pass out."
"I suppose those things must be comfortable for you to be wearing it all the time, huh? I just find it a little out of place, seeing as it is summer time and I've seen you around Ul'dah quite often. Anyroad... Just stay well hydrated out here, my friend. Take care now..."
T I E R 2
"...Say, what are those coffers? Chests? They resemble the appearance of a coffin, but, they're so tiny..."
"Th-They grew to life size...?! What on the star are those? Nay... What's in them...?! I'm almost a little too uneasy and unsettled to want to stick around to find out, but... My curiosity also itches at me..."
"There's something about that strange man's aether... I can't quite put my finger on it. It isn't... Voidsent nor Void tainted by any means... It feels like natural aether, yet, something seems quite off, too. Perhaps... Twisted? Grim? Something I am missing that just doesn't sit right with me. Either way... I don't like it and I'm either going to confront him about or just stay away..."
"...Whatever it is, I'll either choose to engage or ignore. If I ignore it, would I be doing the right thing? I mean... If I can see it, or sense it... Shouldn't I approach...? My grandfather always told me: 'If you have the power to help others or do things others can't, you have a moral obligation to do those things! Not choice. Responsibility.' I don't know... Perhaps he was right. Still, I feel conflicted, what should I do...? To confront or turn a blind eye...?"
T I E R 3 - Bottom Of The Iceberg...
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(Sorry to break immersion! Tier 3 contains some pretty big character spoilers, not just including my own. So, as of now, I am not quite ready to make Tier 3 of the Hooks public, yet. There's plenty of character development and story to be had, not just for my character, but for others as well! And whomever chooses to be a part of the fun, too! I'm not a special snowflake by any means and I don't want to speak as if my character has to be main character. This is a character I simply enjoy roleplaying a lot and deeply care about, as well as the people I meet along the way, that my character has such an impact on some. I enjoy writing, it's what I do, it's a hobby and I guess it's a passion. Maybe. But, I do love and enjoy writing. And I love to immerse myself in this fun, wacky, wide world universe of a playground we have to mess around with!)
MEET MAYOR JACK HOPKINS!
"Mister Jack Hopkins is the respective and fun mayor of the goofy and always upbeat town, 'Playland'! He prances and he dances all over the town, as the townsfolk join along his contagious and affectionate personality! He's all about fun and he wants YOU to join him along for the party and ride, too! Mayor Jack Hopkins always enjoys a fun nameday celebration and he'll be sure to make your nameday an unforgettable event to last!"
MEET FLOYD LEAPSTON!
"The leader of Playland's one and only band: The Make Believes! Floyd is nothing short of a giant, huggable bear-- or in this case, a frog! Always feared by his imposing size, he has devoted his life to change the hearts of the townsfolk of Playland! He loves to sing and dance, often seen singing with his loyal and friendly band members: Mayor Jack Hopkins, Candy, and Chocolina the Chocobo! Whenever he is not performing on stage, he will always want to give you the biggest of hugs and remind you that YOU are loved and important in this star! Whenever he sees someone is down on their luck or in a sourpuss mood, you can always count on Floyd to be there for you! He'll embrace you tightly in his arms and never let you go until you are ready! So, join Floyd along and tune in to his performances, he would sure appreciate seeing YOU there!"
MEET CHOCOLINA THE CHOCOBO!
"If you're ever starved and feeling like you can't take another step... Don't you worry! Let me introduce you to our dearest and most beautiful Chocobo, Chocolina! Chocolina is always happy to serve you a plate of hot food! When the townsfolk of Playland were starved, Chocolina came to the rescue, feeding the small little, fun town of Playland! With every meal she distributes and serves, you can always expect for a big hug to come your way as well, free of charge! Because what brings Chocolina the most joy, is to see a big, wide beam across your face! Besides being a fantastic server, Chocolina is a fan of playtime! Her favorite game most of all being that of 'hide and seek'! She enjoys the fun and thrills of hiding and seeking alike! And she will love to play with YOU! So, we invite you to come down and have some fun with us! Because we'll always be waiting with an open door and open arms! Come and celebrate!"
MEET CANDY THE CLOWN!
The lovely and beautiful, Candice the Clown! Or also known as and preferably: 'Candy the Clown'! Candice is joy incarnate and enjoys to make others smile and laugh! She loves to celebrate and she'll always come up to you whether you're ready or not, timid or outgoing! There is no boundary Candy can't get through and she is more than happy to show you the strength of her passion for entertainment and joy! So, come on along and celebrate along with Candy! Because once the celebration starts, you won't want it to end!""P.S. My curious little clown puppet has gone missing recently. Should you find her, I invite you to my home to deliver her back to me.Oh! And a word of caution: she does bite. So, please do be careful with her. Much obliged.Ta-ta now~!"
Ave & Maria
"Ahh! I've seen you've taken a curiosity and interest in my twins, Ave and Maria! Well, let me give you a little bit of their background here to you~! Ave and Maria were among the very first puppets I crafted a long time ago! Now, now. I know they may look a bit... unsettling to most people. But, I assure you, they are a rather huggable sort, ahah! Well... They like to be the ones to do the hugging at least.Ave and Maria are quite the unique girls-- Ehh? Oh! You meant my twin daughters...? Pwah! Why didn't you say so before?! All right, all right... Let's start over again, shall we?"
"Meet my two beautiful daughters, Ave and Maria! Yes. The puppets I was going to so excitedly talk about with you... They were named after my two butter biscuits! I love them dearly with all my heart. These two young adults have stories of their own to tell and why should I be the one to tell them for them to you?! Nah-ahahahahahahah! No, no, no, no, my friend. That is not how it works! If you see either of my daughters, then you should aught to get to know them yourselves. Seriously. Stop being such a lazy bum and be a godsdamned man-- or woman... and have the stones to approach these fine young women! What's the matter with you?! Go on then, get! Get out of here!"
Ave
Age: 27
Gender: ♀
Marital Status: Single
Hair: Reddish-orange
Eyes: Hazel/Yellowish
Complexion: Light tone
Height: 5'5
Build: Slim
Common Accessories: Dark round spectacles, nose piercings and chain earring from ear to nose
Maria
Age: 27
Gender: ♀
Marital Status: Single
Hair: Reddish-orange
Eyes: Hazel/Yellowish
Complexion: Light tone
Height: 5'5
Build: Slim
Common Accessories: Dark round spectacles, nose piercings and chain earring from ear to nose