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A writer, artist, animator, worldbuilder. In short, jack of all trades, master of some.

For the most part, I've retired from roleplaying. For quite a long time, what kept me tied to RPG was the Spam community—but even that I have distanced myself from. Now, my focus is on the writing contests.

I consistently try to write reviews for RPGC, and I consistently enter the Twelve Labours.

First labour; world of Archipelago, Jack.
Challenge: an unwelcome death.
For next entry: characterization.

Second labour; world of Uberpowered, Émile.
Challenge: an unfortunate fortune.
For next entry: pacing.

Third labour; world of Cinderlore, Caerys.
Challenge: an unforgiving ambition.
For next entry: proofreading.

Fourth labour; world of Supers, Joshua.
Challenge: an uncompromising betrayal.
For next entry: development.

Fifth labour; world of Mutamorphis, Olrich.
Challenge: an unrepressed motive.
For next entry: development, dammit.

Sixth labour; world of Mythos, Melas.
Challenge: an untenable alliance.
For next entry: dénouement.

Seventh labour; world of Hatemongers, Talahn.
Challenge: an unbearable sacrifice.
For next entry: cast utilization.

Eigth labour; world of Mythica, Céline.
Challenge: an unwinnable challenge.
For next entry: plot cohesion.

Ninth labour; world of Nardja, Albiorn.
Challenge: an unknowing accomplice.
For next entry: narrative set-up.

Tenth labour; world of Magestones, Ariana.
Challenge: an unwilling inspiration.
For next entry: narrative set-up, dammit.

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I'm feeling confident with where this entry's going. Should be longer than my usual fare.

Admittedly, I've barely started, but I plan to devote this weekend to the task. Anyone else pounding their way to the finish line?
Heyo, and a jolly good year.

Not to rush/pressure you into anything, @Terminal, but I was wondering whether there are plans for a January Labour? And if so, when would be the likely start date?
1. 6 of the songs you listen to most?

  • Worlds on Fire by the Butterfly Effect thanks @Jorick
  • Nothing Left to Say by Imagine Dragons
  • God Only Knows by Oratoria
  • Breathe Me by Sia
  • Shiroi Kokoro by Saori Hayami
  • Hope of Morning by Icon for Hire


2. If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?

I'm not particularly interested in meeting people I don't already know.

3. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17.

[...] the titanic pirate and frowned. "A big monkey, but we've killed big ones [...]

4. What do you think about most?

It's basically a tie between "Ignore your mind," and "I am a good person." To elaborate, what I think about the most is the moral quandaries that arise from the perceived dissonance of one's values and the content of one's thoughts. Though whether repeating the same words over and over in one's mind counts as thinking or not is, I guess, debatable.

For less controlled thought, I often find myself wondering who in my vicinity is telekinetic and how my thoughts would then affect my reputation. This line of thinking, of course, devolves into the above two mantras.

5. What does your latest text message from someone else say?

"Luna looks great this morning. Ran up to me and ate some kibble although I didn't giver her very much. Going to see if she keeps it down. :)"

6. Do you sleep with or without clothes on?

I sleep clothed.

7. What's your strangest talent?

Improvising sculpting tools from random junk, maybe? I'm not sure I'd even realize a strange talent if I had it.

8. Girls... (finish the sentence); Boys... (finish the sentence)

Girl are female, usually. Boys are male, usually.

9. Ever had a poem or song written about you?

Yes.

10. When is the last time you played the air guitar?

I dunno, I was always either an air vocalist or an air drummer. Vocals was probably around four or five years ago; drums was probably a couple weeks ago, but without an audience.

11. Do you have any strange phobias?

I tend to freak out when I see people touching their necks or wrists, or even when I think about people touching their necks or wrists.

12. Ever stuck a foreign object up your nose?

Yeah, but not very far.

13. What's your height?

Somewhere between one and two metres.

14. If you are outside, what are you most likely doing?

Walking, really fast.

15. Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?

Probably in front of it, not because I like the spotlight, but because I hate using a camera. Feels like it gets in the way of me and the experience.

16. Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band?

Mes Aieux.

17. What was the last lie you told?

This one. (woo paradoxes!)

18. Do you believe in karma?

No.

19. What does your URL mean?

I don't think I have any URL I can rightfully call mine.

20. What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength?

I'm very cautious, but people find it difficult to dislike me.

21. Who is your celebrity crush?

Elle Fanning is nice enough, but I don't fantasize about her or anything.

22. Have you ever gone skinny dipping?

No.

23. How do you vent your anger?

By doing physically demanding labour.

24. Do you have a collection of anything?

I collect books, lego, shiny rocks, toy soldiers, and most of all, stuffed animals.

25. Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?

The phone, though I generally dislike both.

26. Are you happy with the person you've become?

Meh, I guess.

27. What's a sound you hate; sound you love?

Uh, barking and the ticking of a clock.

28. What's your biggest "what if"?

What if I don't live long enough to write all the stories I want to write? Should I even try?

29. Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens?

No, and not any sentient ones that would have come into contact with us.

30. Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm.

Right is my chair's armrest; left is my doorknob.

31. Smell the air. What do you smell?

I'm anosmic, so I can't smell anything.

32. What's the worst place you have ever been to?

McDonalds.

33. Choose: East Coast or West Coast?

West Coast.

34. Most attractive singer of your opposite gender?

I don't look at enough singers to make a fair appraisal, but let's go with Taylor Swift.

35. To you, what is the meaning of life?

To exist. What good would a meaning do for us anyways?

36. Define Art.

Anything created with more value than usefulness.

37. Do you believe in luck?

I believe that luck exists only superficially, in that we are incapable of understanding the reality that causes events to occur. So, no.

38. What's the weather like right now?

Blue skies, somewhat chill.

39. What time is it?

12:01 PM, PST.

40. Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed?

No, and yes. But it was a minor thing, I just drove into a school zone sign.

41. What was the last book you read?

The Year Without Pants, by Scott Berkun. It was a school assignment.

42. Do you like the smell of gasoline?

Anosmic, remember?

43. Do you have any nicknames?

  • Dumbass, by my father.
  • Bruce Levi, by a coworker.
  • Leeroy, by another coworker.
  • Boss, by a former employer.
  • Chief, by a current employer.


44. What was the last film you saw?

Spectre (2015).

45. What's the worst injury you've ever had?

While playing a sport designed by a biologist who was concerned with how modern sports often result in injury, a ball hit my pinky-finger head-on. The proximal phalanx was dislocated from both joints at the same time.

So really, not that bad of an injury, but it looked messed up.

46. Have you ever caught a butterfly?

No.

47. Do you have any obsessions right now?

Nothing significant.

48. What exactly are you wearing right now?

A t-shirt, a sweater-hoodie, two matching socks, non-denim pants, and briefs.

49. Ever had a rumour spread about you?

Definitely, though I can't remember any.

50. Do you believe in magic?

No.

51. Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong?

No.

52. What is your astrological sign?

Sometimes Leo, sometimes Virgo. Sources are rather inconsistent.

53. Do you save money or spend it?

Save it.

54. What's the last thing you purchased?

I don't know if you can "purchase" a veterinary bill. Otherwise, a grocery order, in which eggs were probably the last thing to be rung through.

55. Love or lust?

Love, I guess? I try to avoid both as much as possible.

56. In a relationship?

Nope.

57. How many relationships have you had?

Zero.

58. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

No.

59. Where were you yesterday?

At the veterinary hospital.

60. Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you?

Yes, an empty and crushed Scotties nose-tissue box.

61. Are you wearing socks right now?

This question is redundant. See #48.

62. What's your favorite animal?

Varies depending on my mood. Armadillo lizard for now.

63. What is your secret weapon to get someone to like you?

Be really quiet and submissive.

64. Where is your best friend?

Probably at work, washing butchering equipment or making pizzas. Or at an exam, or studying. Depends on the best friend.

65. Give me your top 5 favorite blogs on Tumblr.

While I technically have a tumblr account and technically follow some blogs, I haven't used it in a long while. For posterity's sake, however:
  • fanpro
  • fanpro-randomizer
  • fantasticfakemon
  • thehumangamemspa
  • achronicity


66. What is your heritage?

Mostly French, but also German and some Irish.

67. What were you doing last night at 12AM?

Watching Youtube videos and roleplaying.

68. What do you think is Satan's last name?

I don't think he has one.

69. How do you look right now?

I dunno, I rarely look in the mirror. Probably human.

70. Are you the kind of friend you would want to have as a friend?

Ideally, no, as I prefer opposites.

71. You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do?

Save the dog, I can always run to work. And if I do happen to be late, this doesn't seem like the kind of boss I'd want anyways.

72. You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid?

I would tell all of my family and long-time friends, as well as anyone I am actively hanging out with. I'd probably tell a few key Spam-people on Skype, but leave the final reveal until either near the end or my actual death. I would not tell any friends I made at university, and instead message them saying I decided to drop out after this semester. Maybe remove a bunch of Facebook friends I only know tangentially, so that when the news breaks out, they won't have to worry about it.

For my remaining days, I would probably just play video games, watch shows, and write, while continuing to work part time at my current workplace, at least until they find a replacement. I doubt I'd be scared, and I'd try to continue as normal, while managing my time better.

73. You can only have one of these things; trust or love.

Trust.

74. What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?

La Corrida de la Corriveau, by Mes Aieux.

75. What are the last four digits in your cell phone number?

I knew this was secretly a stalker resource. Zero-three-eight-five.

76. In your opinion, what makes a great relationship?

All members being happy. Nothing else matter much, no?

77. How can I win your heart?

Force yourself into my company and pity me as much as possible. Take interest in my quirks.

78. Can insanity bring on more creativity?

Sure.

79. What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far?

I wouldn't know. Being a determinist, I don't believe in the decisions being a real possibility. But from a superficial look, I'd say choosing to continue my education at the same school through high school. Lots of my teachers and friends there made important decisions for me.

80. What size shoes do you wear?

Varies between eleven and fourteen.

81 What would you want to be written on your tombstone?

Whatever would make my family and friends feel best. It's not like I'll ever see it.

Though I guess my name would be nice. Or maybe a tiny transcription of one of my short stories, sealed in protective casing but able to read from outside.

82. What is your favorite word?

Welkin.

83. Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word; heart.

Beat.

84. What is a saying you say a lot?

Not yet.

Alternatively, there will always be more rocks.

85. What's the last song you listened to?

GOP Primetime Rap Battle, by Mike Beas.

86. Basic question; what's your favorite colour/colors?

Brown and grey, with some green.

87. What is your current desktop picture?

A lone coyote.

88. If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be?

I wouldn't want that kind of power, but I'd probably quickly research some known terrorist and blow them up if forced to press the button.

89. What would be a question you'd be afraid to tell the truth on?

Depends on who's asking, but this question is certainly an option.

90. One night you wake up because you heard a noise. You turn on the light to find that you are surrounded by MUMMIES. The mummies aren't really doing anything, they're just standing around your bed. What do you do?

Go back to sleep, it's worked so far.

91. You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power.

It's complicated, but to put it simply, resurrectionary shapeshifting.

92. You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again?

One of my theatrical skits for class presentations, or maybe just some banter with friends from high school.

93. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?

Can I say any time I ever watched porn? No?

I don't have any horrible experiences I'd want to wipe.

94. You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who would it be?

Assuming you mean for us to mate, I'm not particularly interested in doing that with anyone at the moment.

95. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go?

Newfoundland, to see my step-mother.

96. Do you have any relatives in jail?

Not yet.

97. Have you ever thrown up in the car?

Not yet.

98. Ever been on a plane?

Yes.

99. If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say?

"Sorry to bother you, carry on, eh?"
I myself am burdened with finals until the fourteenth. Should the Labour progress as usual, I would of course do my utmost to participate—but I would certainly not be adverse to a short delay.
<Snipped quote by WiseDragonGirl>

I suppose there will be something in it for those who are Twelve Times the Victor...

But you don't need to fret about that, since Eight is going to break your streak if six and seven don't. ;)


Every time you tell us we'll inevitably fail, it only spurs me on further.
@PlatinumSkink, Apocalypse Maiden was my favourite entry this round. I felt all the flamboyant—or maybe distinct is a better word—character concepts were very well pulled off, and I particularly enjoyed the stand-off leading up to her body-switch.

As for the positive ending, I know it's not what I usually do, but I guess I had to cut my characters some slack eventually.
The deadline is a mere four hours and twenty-eight minutes away now.

Tsk tsk.


Hey man, I'm working on it. );

I've only got one or two scenes left to finish, and then maybe some proofreading if I'm feeling lucky.
This must be the most times I've completely changed my mind on what to write for a single entry. I've flashed through four worlds, and wrote portions of the story for two of them, and have now (hopefully) settled on the fifth just a few minutes ago.

If I'm lucky, I'll have it finished today, seeing as I'll be working till midnight Saturday. But I'll be damned if I give up now!
I've been caught in a constant—and still ongoing—stream of midterms and large projects, so I haven't been able to devote a lot of time here this month. I apologize, for my reviews won't receive nearly as much attention as I normally give them.

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I @vote for the Trees. Now to read the rest of the thread, and then glorious sleep.
[...] due to the modest length of the entry [...]
Terminal

I must admit I laughed at this.

Late replies are late, I apologize.

Thank you to all three reviewers for the praise, I hope to continue to be deserving of it for the rest of the labours!

Titles are hard, man. I initially toyed with using Level Up, but that seemed way too corny. Upgrade seemed more plain and boring, and I figured a forgettable title might be better than a notably awkward one.

@Terminal, maybe someday the stars will align in our favour! Honestly, the main reason I've put roleplaying on hold is because university and work have been leaving me with very little free time. It certainly isn't a lack of interest! That being said, I do consider myself a much better short-story writer than RPer.

@mdk, it might go without saying saying, but I loved the Cintamani Stone, especially the journey to the cave system, and before they became trapped. The intrigue and conflict of influence of the characters was truly immersing.

As was mentioned earlier, all of these entries held merit, and I hope to continue to fight alongside you in the coming months.

And again, a great big thanks to @Terminal for hosting these challenges. Though I don't feel I can qualify as an outright judge for a couple reasons, if there's ever anything else you need help with, I'd be happy to offer my support.
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