Employee Characters Wanted - Crystal Lake Ski Lodge -[NC]

Started by Sasha, June 04, 2010, 10:41:19 PM

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Sasha

 Crystal Lake has rather been a fast paced game ...with some players having picked up 2nd characters . It has became a bit much for me to continue to play all the NPC's needed to keep the game moving . So after discussing it with Nim and Xiddeus  my co-partners in crime ..we decided to open it up to others . Very much appreciating the help.

Crystal Lake Ski Lodge is set in the mountains in a high valley in Colorado ..currently the action is all revolved around the North Lodge . Which is currently in the middle of a blizzard , an avalanche has taken place and the members and employees are now trapped . The Lodge is a members only sexual club for the most part . A few strange happenings is going on as well some beast like creature with wings and the Lady of the Lake seems to be singing again ..an old folklore about the place. More details will be released as the game goes along .

We are looking for the following positions . The players sex is not required to match that of the character. We do ask that you be able to post once every 2-3-4 days , and a minimum of a paragraph. Also your on/offs must be completed so we can put up the link as it does help others out. No character under the age of 18 accepted and prefer older due to the nature of what the lodge is a certain maturity factor will be required.


The game is a located here under NC human free form Big Groups .. https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?board=460.0

Characters looking for  .... https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74587.0


Characters need to be approved and can be posted in this thread or in the OOC for the game . 

Character Sheet ..

  Character name :
  Age :
  Sexual Preference :
  Description : < picture to be posted >
  Character Personality:
  Background information :


Any questions please feel free to PM ...either myself , Nim or Xiddeus .

Thank-you ,

Sasha


Nim

We do thank you for taking the time to reading about the game and the positions needed for the Crystal Lake Ski Lodge.  This really is a fun RP with a lot of fun and talented people to write with. 

Just one little note that I thought I would add just so that there is no mistaking the point.  Yes employees are allowed to mingle and play with the guests as long as it is at the quests request.  But that does not mean the employee should feel obligated to do so.  (Although it is far more fun to play along  ;)  ;D ) 

As Sasha mentioned please feel free to PM either of us with any questions you may have concerning the game. 

~Nim~ 

Bloody Rose

Characters name: Ricco Mendez
Age: 29
Sexual Preference: bisexual
Description:
Personality: He is a very friendly guy, he likes to have fun and do all he can to help others. He is the shoulder to cry on he likes to help and he is the guy who will take your secrets to the grave.

Background: He was born in LA. Ever since his teens he has been the cute guy at his school getting all the girls and some bI boys. He graduated with honors and went to the university to study medicine. He did not wanted to be a doctor but he wanted to go a different route. He started to study different treatments for the body aiming to open his own spa and make people feel happy.

He got his chance when he applied for a job at different hotels. A answer came back from crystal lodge. Two interviews later he was working in the hotel at the spa ran by him. He loved his work there and has be working for a couple of years.

Sasha

 Nice Character ..Zarazel .

As discussed about the facials , and body wraps , pedicures ...other spa treatments the ideas given would be a nice addition to the services at Crystal Lake . Most likely will separate this out from the Common area of the Cave where the Hot Tubs , Sauna , changing rooms and showers are located . Maybe even give a small list of services to pick from .

Character is approved ...will work with you and Nim on the details for the new thread . Also talk to others playing masseuse type characters ..as to me that would also be included in the services in this area. Doing a bit of research now .

If you want please post it in the Character Profile /OOC  for the others to see ..hold up on posting for him just yet though.

Thank-you ,

Sasha

Sasha


The game has moved to its own sub-board ....so I thought I would put the link here to make is easier for others wanting to check out the game .

Crystal Lake Ski Lodge

HotCurryPie

Feburns pointed me in this direction if you have room for a Casino Hostess or any more guests I am interested in joining the thread.

HotCurryPie

#6
Character name : Sanguine
  Age : 25
  Sexual Preference : straight
  Description :
  Character Personality: Fiesty but ultimately submissive
  Background information : Sanguine grew up in England, her parents were both pscyologists and were rather tongue in cheek when they named her and her sister who would be Melancholy, growing up she was Gwen and her sister Mel because they were teased otherwise about their unusual names.  When Sanguine passed her A-levels she would head to America where she found herself traveling around, working the odd end job, and finds herself at Crystal Lake Lodge, working as a waitress, she is warm and friendly with the customers and can be quiet cheeky as well given the right interaction.  She had originally come to America with a tourist visa, but that's expired now, and she is staying as a waitress working at the Lodge because the management there had a soft side for the pretty little package that Sanguine presents herself as, so with their promise to sponsor her to stay in America she has been working and also doing some "side" activities that the management has her do for the guests.

Sasha

Quote from: HotCurryPie on June 07, 2010, 04:30:38 PM
Feburns pointed me in this direction if you have room for a Casino Hostess or any more guests I am interested in joining the thread.


Will have to check on the possibility of having a small casino located at the Main South Lodge ...will be based on the Laws in Colorado for gambling . If that is not a possibility ...your Casino Hostess character might work as a guest member at some time once the road opens up . Which is most likely going to be 3-4 months real time since they are snowed in at the start for a week icly.



Quote from: HotCurryPie on June 07, 2010, 05:36:28 PM
Character name : Sanguine
  Age : 25
  Sexual Preference : straight
  Description :
  Character Personality: Fiesty but ultimately submissive
  Background information : Sanguine grew up in England, her parents were both pscyologists and were rather tongue in cheek when they named her and her sister who would be Melancholy, growing up she was Gwen and her sister Mel because they were teased otherwise about their unusual names.  When Sanguine passed her A-levels she would head to America where she found herself traveling around, working the odd end job, and finds herself at Crystal Lake Lodge, working as a waitress, she is warm and friendly with the customers and can be quiet cheeky as well given the right interaction.



See you have since submitted a waitress character ...and that should work out well as we could use one of them indeed. Very Nice pic by the way ...rather romantic  and a dash of lusting .

Will she be going by Gwen at the Lodge or Sanguine ?

My only other question is how long has she worked for us - a couple years ?

Also what is she aspiring to be ..model , actress ...still going to school ...Why is this gorgeous woman a waitress ?

If you could add that to her profile would be most helpful . 

Unless Nim wants to add anything ... the character will be approved with that small additions asked for above.

sinoraa

I'm interested, is there anything in particular you need?

Sasha

Quote from: sinoraa on June 07, 2010, 07:39:45 PM
I'm interested, is there anything in particular you need?


We could use another maid for housekeeping .

Secondary Chef ,  maybe even a desert expert ...makes all the baked goods , fresh breads , rolls .. pies  cakes ... doughnuts . Might work later at night or early morning ...to have more control of the kitchen .

or a salad / prep type worker ...dishwasher



Also the positions of security guard is available ...more commonly thought to be a male position . Plus the fact our current one is a bit ...well ...ummm ...psycho maybe , off ...he has strange voices in his head.  Maybe he just fights with his alter ego .Something ...not sure a female there would be a good idea anyways .



We have already picked up a waitress and a day spa worker ....think we have another waitress on the way so those two areas seem good right now.

sinoraa

MAID IT IS!!!oh, and would i have to read up on the preexisting posts? or will i be a newly hired Maid, and the basics are good enough?

Sasha

Quote from: sinoraa on June 07, 2010, 09:47:35 PM
MAID IT IS!!!oh, and would i have to read up on the preexisting posts? or will i be a newly hired Maid, and the basics are good enough?

You might wish to take a look at the overview of the game ...basically there are 3 sections of guest rooms and the lodge that they would be cleaning .. as well as the employee areas downstairs . With the cave , hot tubs .. laundry of towels and changing of the beds  ...would be most likely going constantly .

Once you have a character sheet ..post it here for approval and she can start her day off on duty . I am sure that will be interesting as she moves in and out of the upstairs rooms . The guests list is posted as a sticky in the sub-forum . So it will be easy to get to know the players on/offs  and familiarize yourself with our current members staying at the North lodge .

Look forward to seeing your character .

Nim

Quote from: Sasha on June 07, 2010, 06:02:53 PM

Will have to check on the possibility of having a small casino located at the Main South Lodge ...will be based on the Laws in Colorado for gambling . If that is not a possibility ...your Casino Hostess character might work as a guest member at some time once the road opens up . Which is most likely going to be 3-4 months real time since they are snowed in at the start for a week icly.





See you have since submitted a waitress character ...and that should work out well as we could use one of them indeed. Very Nice pic by the way ...rather romantic  and a dash of lusting .

Will she be going by Gwen at the Lodge or Sanguine ?

My only other question is how long has she worked for us - a couple years ?

Also what is she aspiring to be ..model , actress ...still going to school ...Why is this gorgeous woman a waitress ?

If you could add that to her profile would be most helpful . 

Unless Nim wants to add anything ... the character will be approved with that small additions asked for above.

I think the character looks really good and would be a very nice addition to the Lodge.  That would be an interesting question to know the answer to as to what the beautiful young woman is looking to be.  Other than that I would say Welcome aboard!

HotCurryPie


Sasha

Quote from: HotCurryPie on June 08, 2010, 11:01:05 AM
Ok I added to her history

Character is approved ....please get with Nim to discuss those side activities she does for the management . As he is control of the Lodge Manager - Allen .

Feel free to post a hello in the OOC area ...and you can start posting when ready for the game . It is Saturday Morning ...time frame is about 9-10am . Currently serving Breakfast Buffet ..So she can either just be getting around downstairs working the evening shift  for dinner . I can PM you an overview if you like of where characters currently are. 

Welcome to the game ..look forward to seeing your first Post .  Will add your character to the employee list .

Sasha

Sasha


Could use a few male characters .... Security Guard , Secondary Chef ,  General night spa worker for cave commons area .

Would help even the game out a bit more ...any takers ?

HotCurryPie

#16
Character Sheet ..

  Character name : Dominic "Domino" van Faas
  Age : 34
  Sexual Preference : Heterosexual, but doesn't mind MMF situations
  Description :
  Character Personality: Quiet, a little bit surly, and dominant
  Background information :
Dominic grew up in South Africa.  As a young man he was part of the special police force that ensured arpathied stayed, beating and terrorizing many of the black South Africans.  When the government was overthrown and Nelson Mandela became President Dominic was one of the people that had been pardoned, but he couldn't stay in South Africa and watch the changes be made to his country, so he joined with a band of European ex-patriots that were traveling to America.  When he arrived in America, some of his companions introduced him to the swinger lifestyle, but being new to the country he needed money...so he became a professional body guard to celebrities, and that introduced him to Crystal Lake Ski Lodge when he had come with a client for the winter holidays.  Enjoying the lodge and its amenities Dominic has stayed as a security guard here.


Nim

Quote from: HotCurryPie on June 08, 2010, 03:00:38 PM
Character Sheet ..

  Character name : Dominic "Domino" van Faas
  Age : 34
  Sexual Preference : Heterosexual, but doesn't mind MMF situations
  Description :
  Character Personality: Quiet, a little bit surly, and dominant
  Background information :
Dominic grew up in South Africa.  As a young man he was part of the special police force that ensured arpathied stayed, beating and terrorizing many of the black South Africans.  When the government was overthrown and Nelson Mandela became President Dominic was one of the people that had been pardoned, but he couldn't stay in South Africa and watch the changes be made to his country, so he joined with a band of European ex-patriots that were traveling to America.  When he arrived in America, some of his companions introduced him to the swinger lifestyle, but being new to the country he needed money...so he became a professional body guard to celebrities, and that introduced him to Crystal Lake Ski Lodge when he had come with a client for the winter holidays.  Enjoying the lodge and its amenities Dominic has stayed as a security guard here.

Very interesting back ground information.  Character approved!  Please move a copy into the OOC for everyone else to drool... erm... I mean have a look over.

DngrMse

Hi everyone.  I was pointed this way by the lovely, and talented Feburns, and I'd like to apply for the position of Secondary Chef.

Character Sheet ..

  Character name :  Alan "Wicasa" Cruso

  Age :  23 years, 6 months, 8 days, 21 hours, 19 minutes, 47 seconds.  Give or take.

  Sexual Preference :  Straight, but doesn't mind sharing. (group scenes will be completely fine)

  Description : < picture to be posted >  Apologies if this comes out the size of a bed sheet.



  Character Personality:  Quiet, contemplative.  He's accomplished, self assured, and comfortable in his own mind, but still enjoys the company of others.

  Background information :

Alan muddled his way through high school, and two years of Junior College.  Interested more in cooking, and exploring the great range of tastes that could be forged through the careful selection of raw ingredients, and the artistic applications of heat, cold, and time.  On a tip, and recommendation, he eventually found himself at The Culinary Institute of America, in Napa Valley, CA.  It wasn't long before he gravitated to lighter fare, and soon desserts, and breads became his specialty.  Upon leaving the CIA, he spent a year visiting Native American communities across the U.S., cataloging, cooking, sampling, and ultimately trying to adapt recipes from these varied cultures to modern methods of preparation, using commercially available ingredients.  He picked up his nick name, "Wicasa",which means "Man" in many Lakota, or Siouan dialects, during his search for recipes that utilized sugar ants as a garnish, or even main ingredient.  It was during this period of his life that he first found Crystal Lake. 

echoes

For Approval : ( If the secondary chef is taken, Pastry chef would be fine )

Character name : Dominic "Chase" Chaissons

Age :34

Sexual Preference : Heterosexual but some people wonder

Description : 5'11" and 175lbs. Chase is lanky at best and thin at worst. He spends most of his time in chef's pants and jacket with a preference for beanies and do-rags instead of chef's hats. He tends to dress down when not on duty, jeans and short sleeves or long depending on the depth of the snow. He sports ink on his right arm and there are hints of it about his shoulders.

Character Personality: Chase is laid back, seeming to move in a permanent third gear but somehow gets everything done right on time. Quick to smile and willing to listen he finds himself hearing much more than he speaks. He still carries the the faintest accent of the deep South when he speaks. He spends the most of his time in the kitchens, working or creating dishes for fun. When off duty he can be found in one of the main rooms of the lodge near a window, nose in a book or watching others as they enjoy the slopes. In the kitchen he is known for a somewhat quirky sense of humor, something that on occasion gets displayed when off duty.

Background information : Chase was born in Jefferson Parish just North of New Orleans.  He claims to have been cooking since he come into the world, and more than likely will be cooking when he goes out of it. The younger Chase didn't have much to talk about until he got into High School. By then he was working every weekend he possibly could in any restaurant that would hire him. He has bused tables at Brennan's, washed dishes at Cafe du Mond, any place that needed cheap labor and involved cooking he would try for. He even took French in high school so he could understand the terms and the shop jargon while back in the kitchen. By 18 he was a low end cook for a little eatery in the Quarter.

He applied for and got into the New Orleans Culinary institute at 19 and stayed there for two years , graduating and then wondering what else to do. It was 1995 and Hurricanes Dean and Erin had passed on either side of Louisiana. Chase decided it was time to get out of the South and continue his education. He applied to Johnson & Wales University, which had just opened their Bachelors of Science in Culinary Art program in 1993. He moved to Denver Co. that year and enrolled. Four years later he graduated with his Bachelors, moving from school into the workforce in a smooth transition.

For the next several years in worked around Denver in several of the eateries and resorts as he paid off his student loans. Then in 2002 he returned to school for a two year stint at French Culinary Institute, NYC. he took a certificate in Breakfast Breads and Pastries and a diploma in Classic Culinary Arts. Armed with more knowledge and more student loans he found himself back in the Midwest, working in resorts and restaurants until finding himself at Crystal Lake. Though he is an accomplished saucier he applied for the position of    pâtissier, the Pastry Chef responsible for baked goods, pastries and desserts.

Chase has not had the desire for his own Kitchen, saying he is to lazy a man to take care of his own store. No one would then yell at him. He, however, has not missed a deadline once, and the delicacies that come from the Kitchen at Crystal lake are beginning to gain more than just a little notice.

Nim

Quote from: DngrMse on June 08, 2010, 10:22:31 PM
Hi everyone.  I was pointed this way by the lovely, and talented Feburns, and I'd like to apply for the position of Secondary Chef.

Character Sheet ..

  Character name :  Alan "Wicasa" Cruso

  Age :  23 years, 6 months, 8 days, 21 hours, 19 minutes, 47 seconds.  Give or take.

  Sexual Preference :  Straight, but doesn't mind sharing. (group scenes will be completely fine)

  Description : < picture to be posted >  Apologies if this comes out the size of a bed sheet.



  Character Personality:  Quiet, contemplative.  He's accomplished, self assured, and comfortable in his own mind, but still enjoys the company of others.

  Background information :

Alan muddled his way through high school, and two years of Junior College.  Interested more in cooking, and exploring the great range of tastes that could be forged through the careful selection of raw ingredients, and the artistic applications of heat, cold, and time.  On a tip, and recommendation, he eventually found himself at The Culinary Institute of America, in Napa Valley, CA.  It wasn't long before he gravitated to lighter fare, and soon desserts, and breads became his specialty.  Upon leaving the CIA, he spent a year visiting Native American communities across the U.S., cataloging, cooking, sampling, and ultimately trying to adapt recipes from these varied cultures to modern methods of preparation, using commercially available ingredients.  He picked up his nick name, "Wicasa",which means "Man" in many Lakota, or Siouan dialects, during his search for recipes that utilized sugar ants as a garnish, or even main ingredient.  It was during this period of his life that he first found Crystal Lake.

I like the character and I'm going to say approved.  With only the exception of asking you to please change the first name of the character only because we have two other "Alan's" in play only with different spelling.  Please click the link to the lodge in my signature and add a copy of this to the OOC thread.  Thanks and welcome aboard.

Nim

Quote from: echoes on June 08, 2010, 10:46:26 PM
For Approval : ( If the secondary chef is taken, Pastry chef would be fine )

Character name : Dominic "Chase" Chaissons

Age :34

Sexual Preference : Heterosexual but some people wonder

Description : 5'11" and 175lbs. Chase is lanky at best and thin at worst. He spends most of his time in chef's pants and jacket with a preference for beanies and do-rags instead of chef's hats. He tends to dress down when not on duty, jeans and short sleeves or long depending on the depth of the snow. He sports ink on his right arm and there are hints of it about his shoulders.

Character Personality: Chase is laid back, seeming to move in a permanent third gear but somehow gets everything done right on time. Quick to smile and willing to listen he finds himself hearing much more than he speaks. He still carries the the faintest accent of the deep South when he speaks. He spends the most of his time in the kitchens, working or creating dishes for fun. When off duty he can be found in one of the main rooms of the lodge near a window, nose in a book or watching others as they enjoy the slopes. In the kitchen he is known for a somewhat quirky sense of humor, something that on occasion gets displayed when off duty.

Background information : Chase was born in Jefferson Parish just North of New Orleans.  He claims to have been cooking since he come into the world, and more than likely will be cooking when he goes out of it. The younger Chase didn't have much to talk about until he got into High School. By then he was working every weekend he possibly could in any restaurant that would hire him. He has bused tables at Brennan's, washed dishes at Cafe du Mond, any place that needed cheap labor and involved cooking he would try for. He even took French in high school so he could understand the terms and the shop jargon while back in the kitchen. By 18 he was a low end cook for a little eatery in the Quarter.

He applied for and got into the New Orleans Culinary institute at 19 and stayed there for two years , graduating and then wondering what else to do. It was 1995 and Hurricanes Dean and Erin had passed on either side of Louisiana. Chase decided it was time to get out of the South and continue his education. He applied to Johnson & Wales University, which had just opened their Bachelors of Science in Culinary Art program in 1993. He moved to Denver Co. that year and enrolled. Four years later he graduated with his Bachelors, moving from school into the workforce in a smooth transition.

For the next several years in worked around Denver in several of the eateries and resorts as he paid off his student loans. Then in 2002 he returned to school for a two year stint at French Culinary Institute, NYC. he took a certificate in Breakfast Breads and Pastries and a diploma in Classic Culinary Arts. Armed with more knowledge and more student loans he found himself back in the Midwest, working in resorts and restaurants until finding himself at Crystal Lake. Though he is an accomplished saucier he applied for the position of    pâtissier, the Pastry Chef responsible for baked goods, pastries and desserts.

Chase has not had the desire for his own Kitchen, saying he is to lazy a man to take care of his own store. No one would then yell at him. He, however, has not missed a deadline once, and the delicacies that come from the Kitchen at Crystal lake are beginning to gain more than just a little notice.

Your character is also approved.  I love the idea of a pastry chef so perhaps that could be his main focus but he also helps out with the many special orders that could possibly be asked for by our guests.  And with our head Chef currently being injured and not able to get around quite as well as she would like I think it would be good to have two other full chefs around. 

So please go ahead and click the link in my signature and post a copy of your application in the OOC for all to see.  And welcome aboard. 

Sasha


Okay looks like we have two new chefs .....

Chase seems to have the most experience so he will become the secondary chef ....adding a bit of french cooking to the menu ...helping with the deserts ...I think the new Orleans flair ought to make him excellent as well . Since Kathleen our current cook brings to us the spicy taste of Puerto Rico .

Alan <name to change > Cruso - can concentrate on the breads and pastries .


Both Characters seem to have been approved by Nim ....so welcome aboard .




Looks like all we need now is a general spa worker /bartender .....that helps keep the common cave area moving along in the evening ..handing out towels , mopping up excess water , checking the sauna , serving drinks ...runs the wet bar down there after the main bar closes .


Doom Cookie

#23
Character name : Lambert
Age : 26
Sexual Preference : Bi-sexual
Description : Obviously he doesn't have a sword.
Character Personality: Charming, he's a wonderful people person. He's kind hearted and loves to make people smile. His personality in bed is exactly opposite. He's very dominant and loves to hear his partner scream his name. He often keeps that side of himself hidden, biting his tongue often when people are around. He has a vast knowledge of alcoholic beverages and a hard working work ethic. When he's at work, he's there to get a job done, when he's at play, he's there to have a good time.
Background information : Lambert grew up in Colorado, went to school there even went to college there. His life had been fairly normal, raised by his mother and father. He had two baby sisters and one older sister. But it was time to get away, he needed space from everyone. He loved his family, but they were crazy sometimes and could be controlling. He needed to live his own life. Now with a degree in bar-tending he was looking for a job, but he didn't want to work at just some normal bar, he wanted something that would give him more work then that. So he applied at the Crystal Lakes Lodge in the hopes of achieving just that.
Plots of Doom
Doom cookies are chocolate chip, they taste like doom which oddly tastes like victory. Even if you nibble on one they will grow back. They just ask that you don't drown them in milk. Doom cookies are too cool to be dunked like your average Oreo cookie.

Pocket Monster ♥ Secret's Bella

Nim

Quote from: Doom Cookie on June 12, 2010, 05:55:30 PM
Character name : Lambert
Age : 26
Sexual Preference : Bi-sexual
Description : Obviously he doesn't have a sword.
Character Personality: Charming, he's a wonderful people person. He's kind hearted and loves to make people smile. His personality in bed is exactly opposite. He's very dominant and loves to hear his partner scream his name. He often keeps that side of himself hidden, biting his tongue often when people are around. He has a vast knowledge of alcoholic beverages and a hard working work ethic. When he's at work, he's there to get a job done, when he's at play, he's there to have a good time.
Background information : Lambert grew up in Colorado, went to school there even went to college there. His life had been fairly normal, raised by his mother and father. He had two baby sisters and one older sister. But it was time to get away, he needed space from everyone. He loved his family, but they were crazy sometimes and could be controlling. He needed to live his own life. Now with a degree in bar-tending he was looking for a job, but he didn't want to work at just some normal bar, he wanted something that would give him more work then that. So he applied at the Crystal Lakes Lodge in the hopes of achieving just that.

Very nice character.  Welcome aboard to the lodge.  Lambert's duties will be:   General Spa Worker for the Cave -  , mop the floors , make sure has towels and run the bar for the common area at night  , check the Sauna .   

If you have any more specific questions please feel free to contact myself or Sasha. 

I'll Add your character to the character sheet for you but please feel free to drop in and say hello on the OOC

Sasha


Welcome aboard ...Doom Cookie .....

Going to close this request for new employees down for the game . Anyone who has made contact with either Nim or myself ...please feel free to finish your character and send us a PM . We can approve it in that manner and direct you to the game thread .

Thanks to all who responded or considered joining the game ...we wish you the best .

Sasha


Sasha



Thought we would move this to the front ....as we are looking for a few more employee characters to join the Lodge .

The game is a located here under NC human free form Big Groups ..  https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?board=460.0

Characters looking for  ....  https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=74587.0


Any questions please feel free to PM ...either myself , Nim or Xiddeus .

Thank-you ,

Sasha

Sasha


Have added a few characters to the game ....which is awesome .

Would like to find a female character willing to be a waitress  as we kind of need an active one .