Egh, I meant Firewatch's profile. I mean, I could try to shift away from fire somewhat but it'd mean a total rework since that's Erika's entire shtick. She was originally lightning, I think, but I remembered Winston.
I'll fix the eyesore when not on mobile.
I'm resisting the urge to physics geek and start splitting hairs, so bear with me XD
As for the color blue... I do have to agree, it's very "WaPOW", but Firestarter herself is a nicely done oc (I noticed some paragon-esque vibes, too) Very coolio xD
I wonder how this will be organized, considering we have characters from all spectrum's. (Overwatch v. Talon + Vishkar)
As for the color blue... I do have to agree, it's very "WaPOW", but Firestarter herself is a nicely done oc (I noticed some paragon-esque vibes, too) Very coolio xD
I wonder how this will be organized, considering we have characters from all spectrum's. (Overwatch v. Talon + Vishkar)
Thank you! What do you mean by paragon-esque vibes? I'm curious. Think I got confused with the names. -.-
Also I wonder that, too. It was why I had a base reluctance of joining Talon or Vishkar because the character numbers would be lower. Although that might make things more intimate among the few that are in there.
@Pirouette Sorry - there was a comic I read a long time ago that had a character similar to Kaithas. EDIT:now I'm all messed up.. The comic was called Paragon, I believe.
And true, that's what I was worried about. I'm just curious as to how each group might join together or not xD ohhhhh ideas??
@Pirouette Sorry - there was a comic I read a long time ago that had a character similar to Kaithas. EDIT:now I'm all messed up.. The comic was called Paragon, I believe.
And true, that's what I was worried about. I'm just curious as to how each group might join together or not xD ohhhhh ideas??
Yea, oopsie.
Yea. I'm all for playing a villain though so I might just help the ratio out later. Yes. Sometimes people can be fickle and offers can be made. Widowmaker, Je vais leur proposer une offre qu'ils ne peuvent pas refuser.
I'm thinking on playing a villain for Talon... however I want to make a rival to Winston...
Something amongst the lines as if Winston was Kong... fighting _____.
What enemy should I base my character off?
A T-Rex (or V-Rex for 2005 sake)?
A Raptor/lizardman?
A Godzilla-Esque/tribute Character (2020 there's gonna be a rematch between the two)?
A Skull Crawler from the upcoming Skull Island film?
Hmmmmm... And I can try drawing it too (cause hell ya think we can see em in real life, hell the pic I used for Winston is the most realistic artwork of Winston that is not Harambe or just some ordinary gorilla cut me the slack).
Definitely going for the Rex style thing, perhaps more a Raptor esq type deal. Speed vs raw brawn, relatively speaking in Winston's case. He is fairly spry, but I'd say a Raptor esq being could be a lot more spry.
Definitely going for the Rex style thing, perhaps more a Raptor esq type deal. Speed vs raw brawn, relatively speaking in Winston's case. He is fairly spry, but I'd say a Raptor esq being could be a lot more spry.
You know I actually almost made a Raptor character for this one OW RP I did (or simply played in I cant remember) and it was literally a raptor in futuristic halo-esque armor holding a gun. I could maybe revisit that idea, only cover it in more feathers... hmmmmm.
You know I actually almost made a Raptor character for this one OW RP I did (or simply played in I cant remember) and it was literally a raptor in futuristic halo-esque armor holding a gun. I could maybe revisit that idea, only cover it in more feathers... hmmmmm.
I think it could be an interesting idea, the feathers would distance it from the whole "halo jackal rip off lol" comments that would ensue from some people. Don't know if they are here or not, to be fair. And I'm not plotting a "Clever Girl" reference at some point if thats a thing. Nope, not at all.
I think it could be an interesting idea, the feathers would distance it from the whole "halo jackal rip off lol" comments that would ensue from some people. Don't know if they are here or not, to be fair. And I'm not plotting a "Clever Girl" reference at some point if thats a thing. Nope, not at all.
And what I made wasn't a Jackal-like character at all btw. It was literally... a Velociraptor in Halo armor. Looked cool so I did it. I'll actually post it here after I make that profile. In fact... I have a few good ideas for it.
Personality: ♦free spirit ♦ kind and sweet ♦ excentric ♦ idealistic ♦ flacky ♦ random ♦ emotional
Ceri is an odd person. She is kind, sweet and eccentric. She is a true idealist, always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for the best way to make things better. While she is perceived as calm, reserved or even shy, she has an inner flame and passion that can truly shine. There are times when she feels misunderstood, but when she is around people that has a similar mindset to her, or those she really cares about, she has a harmony that fills her with joy and inspiration. She's let by purity, once she decides on something, she goes for it and doesn't care about the rewards or punishments involved in it.
She has an ability to communicate deeply with others, yet she often speaks in metaphors and parables, understand and creating symbols to share her ideas. She is excellent with creative works, and prides herself in understand not only herself, but the world. She has a talent for self-expression, revealing her beauty and secrets through metaphors and fictional characters.
She is considered quite gifted when it comes to learning languages, leading well to her desire for harmony, but has yet to find her calling in life, despite the extended years. She focuses her attention on just a few people, as spread too thinly, she tends to run out of energy, becoming dejected and overwhelmed by all the bad in the world she can't do a thing to fix, and unless she is pulled out of it, Ceri tends to fall into a depression.
Ceri can also lose herself in her quest for good, and reflect the generally day to day upkeep that life demands if she is not careful. She often drifts into deep thought, enjoying contemplating the hypothetical and the philosophical more than anything. Left unchecked, Tabitha may start to lose touch, withdrawing into what could be considered a hermit mode, and when this occurs, she generally needs her friends and family to pull her out and back to the real world.
Yet, throughout all this, her normal affection, creativity, altruism and idealism will always come back, rewarding herself and others around her with a world view that inspires compassion, kindness and beauty, no matter where she is.
Likes: ✔ video games ✔ Candy ✔ outdoors ✔ dogs ✔ cats
Dislikes: ✘ Mean people ✘ vegetables ✘ spicy food ✘ cleaning
Hobbies: Ceri doesn't really have any hobbies. She just does what she wants to do.
Strengths: ⚜ Ceri's ability to be a tad unpredictable enables her to be good in battle ⚜ Ceri finds joy in the simplest of things and tries to live life to its fullest. ⚜ Ceri's lightning abilities enable her to be a powerhouse in battle-if she really wanted to be, and had the support to back herself up.
Weaknesses: ☠ Ceri's flighty natural can make her seem childish and immature. This also makes her seem to be irresponsible, and untrustworthy. ☠ Ceri's instability often makes means that people, even those she are close with , avoid her. ☠ Ceri's emotional nature means that she has a lack of control over her abilities at times.
Brief Biography: Ceri's past is dark, and haunts her to this day. She doesn't have many memories of her past, aside from a dark, cold room, nor does she like to talk about it. She seems to have sprouted out out of no where, arriving on Talon's base when she was fifteen, she begged to stay, finding a sort of home there, she soon revealed just how deadly she could be with her abilities-lets just say there's a reason her alias is Chaos.
Organisation information
Organisation Alias Chaos
organisation Affiliation Talon
Base of Operation Los Angelos, California
Previous Base Of Operation: None
Battle Type/ Role: Offensive
Occupation (Currently): Security officer, solider
Occupation (Previously): No previous occupation.
Abilities
Lightning orbs
Ceri has the ability to fall balls of lightning, and throw them at her enemies. These are small, powerful balls of energy that do a fair amount of damage, but can be deflected
Lightning stream
This is essentially a beam that allows her to attack enemies, however it only has a limited distances.
Lightning field
This essentially gives Ceri a small electric field that protects her for a few seconds, giving her a chance to defend herself and others.
Ultimate ability: Lightning storm:
This devastating unleashing a lightning storm that seeks enemies and does immense damage to those within her vacinity.
Other Information
Other: Ceri has a slight obsession with hamburgers and fries, with milkshakes. She has a tattoo on her left hip, of three small birds
Please don't mind the fact this is an arm, and not a hip
Like a small boat On the ocean Sending big waves Into motion Like how a single word Can make a heart open I might only have one match But I can make an explosion
And all those things I didn't say Wrecking balls inside my brain I will scream them loud tonight Can you hear my voice this time?
This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I'm alright song My power's turned on Starting right now I'll be strong I'll play my fight song And I don't really care if nobody else believes 'Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me
Personality: ♦ Kind ♦ Caring ♦ A little shy ♦ can be uncertain ♦ Brave ♦ traditional ♦ deep thinker
Phoebe is very traditional and structured in her thought process. She is aware of what is unchanging and trusts it to grant her the desired outcome (effective battle tactics, practical solutions, and common sense sees her through). Phoebe has a strong memory for details, and likes to draw upon her own wealth of information and experiences when making decisions. She is untraditional in her choice of profession, but it also gives her unity with her past and the experiences of her ancestors.
She assesses the facts and makes unemotional decisions on what tactic is most practical, even if she doesn’t always like it. Phoebe is a problem-solver who likes to have a plan before heading off into the unknown. She trusts the information she has read in books about creatures and the histories of the lands she encounters.
Her emotions are tucked away under the surface. She has a high moral honor code that she refuses to violate. Phoebe knows what she believes and holds to it with conviction. She doesn’t easily confide in others, but does have a kind heart and great compassion.
Though most of her behaviours are straightforward, Phoebe is also drawn to the desire to give her experiences meaning, to connect the different moments of her life into a greater whole picture. She is discerning in being able to read the connections and intentions between others, and is willing to hear out her companions’ ideas.
Likes: Music ✔outdoors ✔reading ✔writing ✔animals ✔Sunny days
Dislikes: ✘bullies ✘not being active ✘stress ✘heights ✘small spaces
Hobbies: Video games reading
Strengths: ⚜ Phoebe's ice wall, when it works, can be used to block damage and single out targets, enabling protection of the team while bringing down enemies one by one. It can also be used to effectively render some ultimate abilities useless. ⚜ With her Cryo-freeze, Phoebe can easily change the tied of battle, healing herself to get out of stick situations, she can quickly change how she fights to take down her opponents ⚜ Phoebe has a never give up attitude that allows her to continue, even when she feels like she can't. She doesn't want to let others down, and thus continues to push herself.
Weaknesses: ☠ Phoebe isn't physically strong, and as such she has to rely on others for more heavy lifting. ☠ Phoebe has a lot of self doubt, always hesitating she doesn't have a lot of faith in herself. ☠ Phoebe is constantly worried about her lack of skill, how she has difficulty using all her abilities, she doesn't like to think she might be letting her older sister down.
Brief Biography: Born fifteen years after Mei, all Phoebe ever wanted was to follow in Mei's footsteps. She grew up worshiping her older sister, and trying to be just like her. She was devastated when Mei disappeared on a mission, when she was fifteen. During those years, Phoebe began to try and make her own blaster, and learned to fight with it, wanted to think that wherever Mei was, she'd be proud of her.
For a while, Phoebe went to college, got her degree, but never stopped wondering where her sister was, if she was okay. When Mei was found, the only survive, Phoebe considered it the happiest day of her life, to have her sister back. Closer in age, Phoebe hoped that they would grow closer, and sought out Overwatch, to join and become better with her blaster, and maybe make a difference in the world.
Organisation information
Organisation Alias Freeze
Organisation Affiliation Overwatch
Base of Operation Forks, Washington
Previous Base Of Operation:
Battle Type/ Role: Defensive
Occupation (Currently): She doesn't have a occupation at the present time.
Occupation (Previously): Student
Abilities
endothermic blaster
Phoebe's blaster unleashes a concentrated, short-range stream of frost that damages, slows, and ultimately freezes enemies in place.
icicle Phoebe can also use her blaster to shoot icicle-like projectiles at medium range.
cyro-freeze
Phoebe instantly surrounds herself with a block of thick ice. She heals and ignores damage while encased, but cannot move or use abilities.
Ice wall
Phoebe generates an enormous ice wall that obstructs lines of sight, stops movement, and blocks attacks. However, she has difficulty maintaining this, sometimes the wall does not form or shatters too soon.
Ultimate ability Blizzard
Phoebe deploys a weather-modification drone that emits gusts of wind and snow in a wide area. Enemies caught in the blizzard are slowed and take damage; those who linger too long are frozen solid.
Other Information
Other: Phoebe can speak mandarin {Chinese] as well as English. She is a passable cook she enjoys drawing, and researching.
I used to think I had the answers to everything, But now I know Life doesn't always go my way, yeah... Feels like I'm caught in the middle That's when I realize...
I'm not a girl, Not yet a woman. All I need is time, A moment that is mine, While I'm in between.
I'm not a girl, There is no need to protect me. It's time that I Learn to face up to this on my own. I've seen so much more than you know now, So don't tell me to shut my eyes.
So..! I've noticed a lot of chatter about just how this roleplay is going to work with the four different organizations, and with the characters balancing out among them. We do have a lot of characters so far, and they are all absolutely wonderful (I shall get to them once I have finished writing this up); but do not fear..! While I will not be stopping you all from making new characters, I know for a fact that there are still more on their way.
So how about I introduce you to mine; the ones who's CS' are still to come..? Meet my OC's.
Raelene Fawkes
✣ Soon to be member of Overwatch ✣ Cousin of Jamison Fawkes ✣ A maniac with explosives ✣ Looks up to Mako and has a hook of her own ✣ Has a habit of controlling flames (though doesn't really like the word 'control'); her ultimate ability... started quite a few wild-fires cause of it.
Selena Reyes
✣ Member of Talon ✣ Daughter of Gabriel Reyes ✣ Loves to cause chaos and trouble ✣ Lazy when it comes to picking fights with Overwatch and only does missions assigned to her ✣ Grew up with no mum; instead Widow and Sombra are the only 'mother figures' in her life ✣ Has a habit of stealing credit cards from Reaper... Widow... and Sombra... mostly cause she's bored. ✣ Also likes to fuck shit up for them if they piss her off, or break their word to her. ✣ Hates her siblings, and has no qualms about killing any of them
Juliette Morrison
✣ Has ties to Overwatch, but not a member of any organization ✣ Second, and youngest child (so far) of Jack Morrison ✣ Sweet and kind and charming ✣ Blind ✣ Very musical, mostly piano and singing ✣ Code name Nightingale because of her abilities ✣ Never uses her abilities unless forced to (either by situation or person)
I also have one more; male, another Aussie, but I'm unsure of a face-claim for him... Jaidyn Evans. I have a few in mind though; hm...
I have a few things planned for the roleplay; archs, mini archs... though I am always looking for suggestions. Please shoot me a PM with anything you might like to do; any idea is welcome. I want you guys to remember, this is as much your roleplay, as it is my own..!
I apologize for this rambling post... I shall have Hana's CS up soon for you all to look at, and I will also start popping up the accepted characters into the Character Tab. As a note; I have also noticed that there are a few characters with an affinity to drawn to fire... that's okay. Don't be too worried. It just means that we shall have either deep rivalries, friendships, and connections formed. Besides, it makes things such as training easier when there is someone there who has some sort of knowledge of that field. They will be able to help each other learn and grow. Besides... even with things like superheros, you always find duplicates, or someone with a similar power.
Real Name: Hana Song. Nick-Names: Little Rabbit, D.Va, Songbird. Gender: Female. Species: Human. Place Of Origin: Busan, South Korea. Age: Nineteen Years Old. Date Of Birth: 13th of June, 1998. Scent: Hibiscus syriacus and bamboo.
Appearance - Human (Nineteen Years Old):
Relationship Status: Single. Sexuality: Heterosexual/ Straight. Partner: None. Ex-Partner: None. Real Father: Eun Song (Deceased). Real Mother: Min-Ji Song (Deceased). Adoptive Father: Jack Morrison (Faux Father - MIA). Siblings: Lucas Morrison (Faux Brother - Admires), Juliette Morrison (Faux Sister). Pet/s: Given to her by her adopted older brother, Lucas, for her nineteenth birthday, Hana has and cares for a beautiful young rabbit that she calls Beoteo seukachi, meaning 'Butterscotch'. Other: Genji Shimada (Admires), Hanzo Shimada (Admires), Lúcio Correia dos Santos (Fan).
⚜ In-depth Relationships ⚜
"Good friends, good food, and a great game: this is the ideal life." ~ Hana Song.
Working hard to juggle her careers of choice, and her education; Hana is an exceedingly spirited young woman who always throws herself into her work with not only a fierce determination, but also an unbridled fiery passion that seems to be unmatched by any other of her age. Extremely resourceful, and able to think not only on the go, but also able to think “outside of the box”; the especially handy young lady is seen by all those who know her as a force to be reckoned with- her keen, sharp and driven mind helping greatly when it comes to not only her work at Overwatch, but also when having to take charge or when facing the public and paparazzi while walking along the red carpet.
Though most times seen as extremely loud, however always dependable when it come to handling a job or obstacle presented to her; the both knowledgeable and rather tough girl is not only very quick of wit, but is also high tempered- never once allowing those who believe themselves to be better than her to walk all over, and or try to control her in any way, shape or form. Known for being as stubborn as an ox, and more hot-headed and rash than most others calling Overwatch their home; Hana is unafraid to speak her mind or to take charge of a situation - her (rare) anger issues, temperament and frustration more times than none causing the feisty young woman to unknowingly mix both English and Korean phrases, oftentimes confusion the hell out of whoever it is who happens to be on the receiving end of her wrath.
Quite the vicious little thing when pushed too far; Hana is widely known for being tough- not only being able to withstand and to hold her own in a physical beating for long periods of time, but also mentally as well; though her conscience does sometimes tend to get in the way. With her major stubbornness, and her fierce sense of determination when it comes to getting things done; Hana is extremely strong-willed, rarely ever changing her stance on something once she has set her mind to it, causing many to waste not only their time, but also their breath when trying to convince her otherwise- the girl quick to call others out on their behavior and actions; her own emotions (when running high) at times causing her to be both foolish and irrational, leading her into situations that she will rarely ever think about first.
An exceedingly brave and selfless thing at heart; Hana is unafraid to jump into action- willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, or keep those she loves safe, even if it means she puts her own life on the line. Known to be a bit of a major risk taker, and driven by the thought of the rush of adrenaline; Hana has an intense love of competition (of all kinds), especially when it comes to her gaming- the girl’s skills at the keyboard, or behind a controller and console unmatched by almost any other that she has ever faced before. Having grown up an only child of the Song family, Hana quickly learnt that she needed to become a fighter in all senses of the word; using this natural survival skill in order to live, and to overcome everything that life had to throw her way, including having lost her family when the strike happened, wiping out the only home she had ever known- the young woman herself believing that even in the toughest of situations, there was always a bigger force that had a plan for both her, and those that she cares about.
Filled with a faith, and a belief of a higher power watching over her; Hana, while not looking like it, is an exceptionally religious person- the young woman doing her best to never miss the opportunity to take part in religious ceremonies, or other celebrations of her faith and culture. Seen to be intensely loyal to the ones that she both loves and cares for most in the world; Hana is highly family and guild oriented, and extremely sentimental- oftentimes going above and beyond the duty of a normal agent by working her hardest to make sure that no one she knows has to go through the heartache that she did. Immensely protective over her family and those she cares about, Hana tends to take any threat of danger towards them with a severity like no other; the young woman willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that they are safe, well looked after, and that they have everything in life that they could ever possibly need.
Likes: ✔ Rabbits and other cute animals. ✔ Listening to music; especially Lucio' music. ✔ Competition of all kinds; especially gaming. ✔ Going out and drinking with friends. ✔ Her family, friends and her fans. ✔ Living the rest of her life to the fullest. ✔ Japchae, Ramen, and Galbi; her favorite foods.
Dislikes: ✘ Arguing with Lucas. ✘ Hackers and Noobs. ✘ Losing. ✘ Threats towards her family and friends. ✘ People who underestimate or look down on her. ✘ Having to say goodbye to those she loves. ✘ Bullies, and people who abuse others. ✘ Being told what she can and can't do.
Hobbies: To Be Written.
Strengths: ⚜ Acting- quite the successful and talented actress, Hana has shown she is more than capable of getting people to see her in any light that she wished them too, however, due to the young woman always being taught to stay true to herself, the young woman usually needs a lot of persuading to do just that. ⚜ Multi-lingual- raised for part of her life in Korea, and the rest spent in America, Hana is able to speak in both Korean and English; and thanks to her friendship with the Shimada brothers, she is also learning, though still not very good at speaking Japanese. ⚜ Mechanics- learning everything there is about mechanics once she got her MEKA suit, Hana has an extensive and expert knowledge base when it comes to mechanics, the young girl learning quickly everything she needed to know about getting the job done; one of the youngest and most talented mechanics world-wide, Hana is able to effectively communicate about both the diagnosis and how to repair a range of different machines, allowing her to quickly identify the source of a problem and any other related issues before having them taken care of in a timely manner; her excellent (and sometimes challenging) communication skills helping her to be able to translate complex and technical jargon into simple terms for all to understand easily.
Weaknesses: ☠ Competitive- extremely competitive, and hating the thought of losing, Hana (on some occasions) doesn't seem to know when to quit, and mixed with her stubborn personality, can lead to some extremely difficult, dangerous and reckless situations; especially when her emotions seem to get the better of her. ☠ Viciously protective of both her family, and those that she loves, Hana will do anything it takes to make sure they are safe and happy. ☠ Not afraid to do whatever she needs to, to get the job done.
Brief Biography: To Be Written.
Organization Alias:D.Va. Organization Affiliation: Overwatch. Base Of Operation: Forks, Washington. Previous Base Of Operation: None. Battle Type/ Role: Tank ☬.
Occupation (Currently): ✣ Agent of Overwatch. ✣ MEKA Pilot. ✣ Actress. ✣ Professional Gamer. ✣ Student.
Occupation (Previously): ✣ None.
Abilities
Defense Matrix (MEKA): An extremely useful ability in battle, Hana is able to activate a forward-facing targeting array to shoot incoming projectiles out of the air; however, as a consequence, Hana is unable to attack while using this particular skill.
Boosters (MEKA): Another useful ability during battle, Hana is able to launch her MEKA suit forward and into the air, the momentum helping to push her quickly into the fray, or away from danger; also able to swiftly change directions at the drop of a hat, this particular skill is useful when it comes to barreling through a group of enemies, forcing them back.
Weapons
Fusion Cannons (MEKA): Her most prized possession, aside from her pet rabbit, and her primary weapon of choice, Hana's MEKA is equipped with twin short-range rotating cannons which, while laying down continuous high-damage fire without the need to reload, slow down her movements while active.
Light Gun: Her secondary weapon of choice, and one she only uses while outside of her MEKA, Hana's light gun is capable of firing a stream of fast-moving projectiles which are quite similar to that of Mercy's Caduceus blaster; able to automatically reload while she is focusing her attention on her MEKA, her gun (while fairly weak at long ranges) can become extremely deadly at close range.
Ultimate Ability
Self-Destruct (MEKA): The first of her two ultimate abilities, Hana is able to eject herself from her MEKA suit, setting its reactor to self-destruct, and causing it to explode, dealing mass amounts of damage to near-by enemies; a down-side to this is that the sequence not only causes damage to her opponents, but also to all any nearby allies, civilians and property.
Call Mech: The second of her ultimate abilities, Hana is able to call for her MEKA, causing it to re-form around her around her body once she has either self-destructed, or after it has been destroyed by enemy fire; this particular ability however, is a tricky one to use, particularly while caught in a cross-fire, or behind enemy lines.
Other: Though never really talking about it without fist needing to be asked, Hana has a small (however meaningful to her) tattoo situated on the front of her right hip; the tattoo itself both chosen and done without the knowledge, or even the permission of her either her adoptive father or brother- and while she knows both Jack and Lucas wouldn't exactly understand, she plans on getting another when she feels like the time is right.
Quite the sentimental person and wanting to cherish every memory that she can, Hana loves taking photos with her family and friends, and has a collection of photo-books and frames placed around her room, as well as a collage on the wall over her bed, filled with photos that she has taken throughout her life so far.
Raised to be the perfect young Lady by her real parents, and then to be a confident and capable young woman by her adoptive father and brother; Hana is very skilled when it comes to homely things such as mending clothes, keeping a home, and looking after those she loves. However, her real talent shines through in the kitchen, the young woman a perfect connoisseur when it comes to all things food and drink; even going so far as to spend days at a time in the kitchen cooking (mostly Korean dishes) so as to treat those she cares about.
Lyrics: I was born in a thunderstorm... I grew up overnight... I played alone; I'm playing on my own. I survived.
Hey,
I wanted everything I never had... Like the love that comes with light. I wore envy and I hated that... But I survived.
I had a one-way ticket to a place where all the demons go; Where the wind don't change, And nothing in the ground can ever grow. No hope, just lies; And you're taught to cry into your pillow. But I survived.
I'm still breathing. I'm still breathing. I'm still breathing. I'm still breathing.