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[GaGa88]

Ezrias kind of reminds me of Pretty Little Liars, we fans call one of the couples Ezria lol. I'm kind of beyond excited that it comes back on tomorrow night! and I'll be able to post!

[Lyron]

Ezrias kind of reminds me of Pretty Little Liars, we fans call one of the couples Ezria lol. I'm kind of beyond excited that it comes back on tomorrow night! and I'll be able to post!

What's the show about?

[GaGa88]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Little_Liars_(TV_series)

Easier than explaining, lol. There is a lot more murder than I'd have imagined in an ABC Family show. It is addictive, I wanted to start a group game based on it but that'd be A LOT  of work for a gm.

[AzaraelLawless]

Picture is up on my character sheet ^.^

[Letrixia]

oh yeah I seen a couple of seasons already

[Lyron]

Picture is up on my character sheet ^.^

Awesome! I'll add it to the character list once I'm home. You're free to post whenever you're ready. Be sure to use the Post Header, provided in the ic thread, when you do.

[AzaraelLawless]

Alrighty, i look forward to posting :)

[Twisted iN Tux]

Is there room for two more men? I'm thinking one will be out and proud, while the other will appear straight on the surface - maybe even be married with a kid and all (NPCs perhaps?) - but is just dying to be the man he was born to be.

I also have a business in mind, run by the married couple. How does an upscale clothing boutique sound? It can be a bit edgy and maybe even erotic in its offerings.

Thoughts? Ideas?

Cheers,
Tony

[Lyron]

Is there room for two more men? I'm thinking one will be out and proud, while the other will appear straight on the surface - maybe even be married with a kid and all (NPCs perhaps?) - but is just dying to be the man he was born to be.

I also have a business in mind, run by the married couple. How does an upscale clothing boutique sound? It can be a bit edgy and maybe even erotic in its offerings.

Thoughts? Ideas?

Cheers,
Tony

I love all of it.

Keep in mind that characters are limited to living in either one of the two apartments or in their stores.

[Chrystal]

There are two room apartments though... Maggie's mother lives in one!

Welcome, Twisted.

[Twisted iN Tux]

I love all of it.

Keep in mind that characters are limited to living in either one of the two apartments or in their stores.

I figured that the one, the younger of the two who is out and, I think, is going to be an escort/stripper sort of boy toy, would live in The Commons. It looks like Apt 103 is available.

As for the closeted, married man, I was aiming for The Kensington, but I would also be open to having he and his family live over their shop. That could make for some interesting rp with them being so close by, although, that said, I haven't decided if there will be any offspring yet. Having a child or two running around an edgy/erotic clothing store could get a little awkward.

Anywho.

Thanks for the approval on my ideas and thanks for the welcome! I haven't been around the boards for sometime now - nearly a year, I believe - but it's good to be back!

Cheers,
Tony

[Twisted iN Tux]

Oh, and, I will try to get my two character sheets up by the end of the week, if not sooner. I hope that works!

[Lyron]

Oooh, that does sound pretty cool. I think I remember seeing a trailer for it, actually. I might have to check it out sometime.

The Kensington works if that's where you want your married man. I just wanted to make sure you knew what the options were, in case they would pose a problem for 'im.

And a good roleplay always needs an escort/stripper. 

End of the week works! Just keep me updated if you need longer than that.

Your profile's up now.

[Lyron]

Rules have been added. Most of them should be common sense, but everyone should still read them. They can be found in the opening post of this thread and on the opening post of the OOC.

[la dame en noir]

Is this still accepting?

[Lyron]

Is this still accepting?

Yes it is! Especially to another Mass Effect fan.

[Nico]

I might have an idea for a character. I had this inspiration for a local politician, maybe, advocating GLBTA rights. Or maybe an attorney. Not certain/decided, yet.

[Lyron]

I might have an idea for a character. I had this inspiration for a local politician, maybe, advocating GLBTA rights. Or maybe an attorney. Not certain/decided, yet.

That could be a cool character.

[Twisted iN Tux]

Tanner Macklemore

Nicknames: Mack
Age: 38
Sex: Male
Birthday: June 1st, 1976
Height: 6’6”
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Occupation: Owner & Operator of Stitched
Residence: The Kensington, Apt 202, with his wife, Brooklyn, 41, and son, Jordan, 21



Appearance Details: Tanner is tall and athletically built. His golden brown hair tends to get naturally darker in the winter and lighter in the summer. Beyond his height, his bright green eyes are his most striking feature. He has no piercings or tattoos and he doesn’t plan on getting any anytime soon. He’s masculine in his mannerisms and his voice is deep and clear. He is a stylish dresser, often wearing the most current trends in fashion, although, that said, he likes to put his personal touch on things, too.

Personality: Generally easygoing, Tanner sort of just goes with the flow. He rarely gets worked up when drama arises or things go wrong because, as far as he is concerned, either something was done half-ass or, well, entirely wrong from the start. He figures, why get all worked up when that energy can be used to make things right? He has a passion for his work, but is not what one would consider a workaholic. He knows how to balance his professional life with his private, which is no small accomplishment, seeing as he owns his own business. He’s a man of his word; however, for very personal reasons, that is becoming harder and harder for him to achieve. He's a doting dad and loving husband...for now.

Bio:
June 1st, 1976 - Tanner Ian Macklemore is born in Detroit, Michigan, to Rene, a freelance textile designer from Quebec City, and Harrison, a construction foreman from Cincinnati. He will be their oldest of four boys.
March 15th, 1977 - Tanner's brother Lucas is born.
September 2nd, 1978 - Tanner's brother Kurt is born.
October 30th, 1980 - Tanner's brother Nathaniel is born.
September 3rd, 1981 - Being less than a year apart in age, Tanner and Lucas are enrolled in kindergarten at the same time. So begins their classmates assumption that they are twins, which will cause the boys to grow both close and, at times, apart as they advance through school.
July 8th, 1990 - Tanner begins to show an interest in his mother's trade.
February 14th, 1991 - Tanner, a mere freshman, takes Brooklyn Springall, a senior, to the Valentine's Day Ball.
August 9th, 1991 - Lucas and Nathanial walk in on Tanner masturbating. 
June 1st, 1992 - Tanner gets his drivers permit and his dad buys him a new car, which he proceeds to crash and total just three weeks later.
February 14th, 1993 - After exactly two years of dating, Tanner and Brooklyn consummate their relationship.
March 16th, 1993 - Lucas gets his drivers permit and, because of Tanner's previously careless actions, their dad decides to refrain from buying another car. Lucas holds a grudge against Tanner that adds yet another fracture to their brotherly bond.
June 2nd, 1993 - While visiting Brooklyn's brother Eamon in Las Vegas, Tanner and she - now nearly 4 months pregnant - decide to elope. Unable to go out to celebrate their union, seeing that Brooklyn was with child, Eamon and Tanner hit the town, get ridiculously drunk, and end up in bed together. This would be Tanner's one and only experience with another man, but it would remain with him for years.
November 15th, 1993 - At the ripe old age of 18, Tanner becomes a dad as Brooklyn gives birth to their son, Jordan. Feeling more than a little guilty for having bed his brother-in-law, Eamon proceeds to shower the couple with gifts beyond their wildest dreams, including enough funding for them both to earn their respective degrees.
September 3rd, 1994 - Tanner decides to pursue his passion for fashion and enrolls at SAIC (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) as Brooklyn, now a stay at home mom, takes several online business courses.
July 17th, 1998 - Tanner graduates at the top of his class.
June 7th, 2002 - Brooklyn acquires her degree in business.
September 2nd, 2004 - With the support of both her brother and husband, Brooklyn opens an antique shop.
December 8th, 2008 - The Great Recession takes its toll on Brooklyn's shop and she ends up closing her doors for good.
January 10th, 2010 - After years of doing freelance designs for others, Tanner, with the help of his tech-savvy son, launches his own website and begins to sell his one-of-a-kind creations online. Eamon backs this initiative by not only providing funding for mass production of his designs, but by opening a physical store in Las Vegas.
August 6th, 2013 - Jordan, 19, comes out to his parents.
January 2nd, 2014 - Tanner and Brooklyn decide to relocate to Tanner's old stomping ground of Chicago. In an effort to support their son, they pick Indigo Way and, in turn, The Kensington, as their new home.
February 14th, 2014 - Construction, actually, renovation of an old bank begins for the Chicago branch of Stitched. It's essentially an extension of Eamon's store in Vegas.
July 4th, 2014 - At the height of reconstruction, a gang of doped up street thugs break into Stitched and vandalize parts of the first floor. Thankfully, the police are quick to respond. It's on this night that Tanner meets Officer Garder and, unbeknownst to most, it's on this night that Tanner finds himself unable to sleep as his mind races with inappropriate thoughts of the young man in blue.   
October 1st, 2014 - Stitched has its grand opening to rave reviews.
October 8th, 2014 - Brooklyn approaches Tanner about opening a sub-store, called The Vault, which would sell rare, high-end jewelery and exotic, perhaps even adult costumes.

Likes: Tanner has a thing for older partners, as well as those in positions of authority, and prefers for them to be in control of the relationship. He likes to relax on the weekends, after giving his all to his business during the week. He enjoys spending time with his family, regardless of the fact that he works with them, but really likes his alone time, too.
Dislikes: Tanner cannot stand when someone, whom he is not close to, asks personal questions about himself or his family. He hates being the center of attention and rarely takes a compliment well. He’d rather serve than be served.   

Ons: He likes his women to be feminine and his men to be masculine. He enjoys being the submissive and being told what to do, when to do it, and how to do it, but he can easily take the top role, too. He loves foreplay and lots of kissing. He’s a hugger, a spooner, and a cuddler.
Offs: He dislikes poor hygiene, in particular, bad teeth and breath. He loathes cutesy pet names and when individuals don’t know the difference between what’s appropriate in public versus private.   

Additional Details: Tanner is fluent in French, Spanish, and German. He's left-handed. His Harley, which he tends to ride only on the weekends, is his pride and joy. He's a formal wear fetishist, which should come as no surprise, seeing as he owns a clothing store and is a trained tailor. He also has a thing for men in uniforms.

Played By: Twisted iN Tux

Antonio Vasquez

Nicknames: Ant, Tony, Neo, Vasq
Age: 21
Sex: Male
Birthday: October 30th, 1993
Height: 5’10”
Sexual Orientation: Gay, but also “Straight for Pay”
Occupation: Personal Trainer, Exotic Dancer & Escort
Residence: Parker Commons, Apt 103



Appearance Details: As you can see, the camera loves Antonio and, well, he knows it. His jet black hair is usually kept neat and trim, although, during the winter months he’ll let it get a bit longer. He has pierced ears and nips, as well as the makings of a tattoo sleeve, which he's started on his upper left arm. He’s got a natural swagger that he tends to play up and his voice is deep with a noticeable accent. Even in the dead of winter, Antonio dresses like it's a hot night in Havana. If he can show some skin, he most certainly will. 

Personality: Antonio is flirty and fun. He prefers to live in the moment, rarely dwelling on the past or properly planning for the future, which often leads to him being a bit more adventurous than most. When he sees an opportunity, he jumps on it, full force, all in, with little to no regrets. From time to time, he can be a bit sullen when he hasn’t had enough sleep or, more importantly, hasn’t had what he feels is enough action in the bedroom. He’s outgoing and outspoken, but does his best not to rub people the wrong way. He wants those around him to have a good time, no matter what, but he also wants them to remember him fondly, not as an annoyance.

Bio:
October 30th, 1993 - Antonio Zulimar Vasquez is born in Havana, Cuba, to Marvela, a ballet dancer from Madrid, and, Reynaldo, a classically trained pianist from Mexico City.
September 1st, 1996 - Unable to afford proper schooling, Reynaldo starts to homeschool Antonio.
May 14th, 2004 - Antonio sneaks in to see the R-rated feature Troy. Later that night, he has his first wet dream, involving himself, Brad Pitt, and Eric Bana.
November 22nd, 2005 - For the holidays, Antonio decides to visit his father's twin brother, Rico, in New York City and, in the end, he stays for good. His parents agree to this, hoping that the man can provide what they could only dream of for their one and only son.
December 1st, 2005 - Rico starts the process of citizenship for his nephew.
May 4th, 2006 - Rico introduces Antonio to the world of bodybuilding.
April 22nd, 2008 - Rico takes Antonio to get his ears pierced.
October 31st, 2009 - Antonio begs his uncle to teach him how to drive, but Rico refuses. For Halloween, Antonio dresses up as a zombie version of his uncle.
January 10th, 2010 - Antonio becomes an American citizen the same day his parents decide to get a divorce.
December 24th, 2011 - Antonio's uncle is assaulted and beaten to death, essentially leaving the boy both homeless and penniless.
February 14th, 2012 - Antonio starts hustling.
April 12th, 2012 - Antonio starts performing on the net for money.
June 2nd, 2012 - Antonio gets his nipples pierced.
July 16th, 2012 - Antonio virtually meets a man from Chicago who promises to be his sugar daddy. Spending every last dime he has on a plane ticket, Antonio quickly discovers that he was scammed. He once again finds himself on the streets.
August 18th, 2012 - Antonio starts hustling near Indigo Way. His first client ends up being the owner of a local gym. Instead of bedding the boy and then sending on his way, he lets Antonio stay the night, then the week. After a month, the gym owner decides to bring Antonio on as part of his staff with the hope that it will keep him off the streets.
September 14th, 2012 - Antonio starts working as a personal trainer.
October 5th, 2012 - While working at the gym, Antonio meets a local by the name of Zach Evans. The two quickly hit it off and end up going out for drinks later that night.
October 30th, 2012 - Antonio celebrates his birthday by getting his own place. He moves into Parker Commons where Zach lives.
December 31st, 2012 - Antonio, unable to control himself, keeps hustling.
July 4th, 2013 - To make ends meet, Antonio starts working as an exotic dancer. Between training, hustling, and dancing he ends up working nearly 70+ hours a week, but by the end of the year his disposable income is roughly 40k - seeing as most of what he makes is under the table - which he spends mostly on clothes, jewelry, and video games.
August 3rd, 2014 - After seeing a particularly striking photo of a half-naked David Beckham, Antonio decides to get his first tattoo. It's a shoulder tat that will more than likely end up producing a full sleeve on his left arm.

Likes: Antonio likes anything and everything that involves the human body, from recreational sports and working out in the gym to sex, sex, and more sex, wherever, whenever, and however. He likes puppies and playing video games, too, as well as chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate.   
Dislikes: Antonio hates not having a nicer place to live and regrets not getting his drivers license at an earlier age. He hates it when people treat him like shit because he doesn’t have a high school diploma.

Ons: You name it, Antonio’s ready, willing, and more than able!
Offs: Nothing is too taboo in his book...for the right price.

Additional Details: Spanish is Antonio’s native language. He's ambidextrous. He doesn’t have a drivers license, which is probably a good thing, since he doesn’t know how to operate a car.  He has natural rhythm, so he's a really good dancer, and he's great with his hands, which helps in his line of work when offering massages.

Played By: Twisted iN Tux

[Twisted iN Tux]

As you can see, I got the basics down, but still have to flesh out both bios. I should be able to have them finished by tomorrow evening. I figured it couldn't hurt to get what I had posted up. Maybe, just maybe, if peeps are interested, we can do a bit of plotting and planning in advance of my joining the current story. I'm open to hearing ideas about possible friendships or relationships or whatever. I should have the business concept posted up by no later than Sunday afternoon.

Cheers,
Tony

[Lyron]

Man, those eyes.

They both look great so far.

And I finally got around to listing rooms for The Kensington, so you can pick one for Tanner.

As for ideas, can't say I have any for Tanner just yet, except for maybe Jason answering a call on a break-in at the store or something. Other ideas might come later.

Jason and Zach go to the gym regularly, so at the very least, Antonio has probably seen them there.

Zach can be a pretty friendly guy, but it takes time for him to unthaw to that point. Antonio's personality might help with that, if they have talked/were to talk, but at the same time, I get the feeling Zach might see him as someone who's harder to trust. He could have hired him as a personal trainer, if you'd like, something past, present, or future. He might have tried making a pass on him once.

Jason is a little more sociable than Zach, but he is less fun and more judgmental, and since Antonio can't drive, didn't graduate high school, and he's an exotic dancer, Jason might judge just a little if he were to ever learn about those facts. XD And it wouldn't be a good idea for Antonio to solicit to him, lol.

[AzaraelLawless]

Can i call dibs on Antonio O.O *gently shoving Haru aside*

[GaGa88]

I love your characters, Twisted. :)

Gorgeous men.

[AzaraelLawless]

Hi la dame en noir!

[la dame en noir]

Currently making a character nao D: