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Conversations were occurring and ending, bonds were being formed, social dynamics were being established, and Ian was simply present. A lack of meaningful interaction was par for the course since his interment, this being the single possible ripple in his pond of placidity. He would have appreciated someone to chew the fat with, but most of his fellow inmates seemed unapproachable, dangerous, or dull, none of which make for a good debate partner. He supposed he would have to wait for a while before making himself evident, at which point he would reveal his ability. There was no sense in doing so prematurely, as that would likely become more of a spectacle than he would desire.

Leaning awkwardly against his cane, he removed his journal and penned a paragraph or so to himself on the topic. His journal had rapidly filled with notes of this sort, serving to aid him in navigating a perilous climate. Some detailed schedules, guard rotations, prisoner habits, etc. Others expounded theories as to where the hospital was located, who might own it, and why they felt the need to incarcerate the supernatural.
((Accidental double post))
A light scratching echoed through the room as Ian eroded lines into the wall before him with the brass foot of his cane. This line was one of about ninety, one per day incarcerated. Some were arranged in a typical tally-mark orientation, others in facsimiles of religious icons, and others still in simple geometric patterns. This was wholly unnecessary, as he still kept a small journal, but he felt the marks added to the ambiance of the room, giving it a feeling of a mad prisoner's domicile. This was far from the truth, however. He was quite mentally well and generally accepting of his predicament. He still had time to write if he felt moved, as well as the privacy to contemplate in peace. It was a state of contentment, nothing more or less.

Ian reflected for a time, as he had become prone to do in his solitude, about the "why" of it all. Not in a mournful sense, but in an inquisitive one. He hadn't much idea who was really in control of him, why he possessed the unique ability that he did, or what he was, if indeed a "Freak" was not human. As he contemplated this, he faced another wall, positioned his cane, and resumed scratching. After a short time, the wall before him bore a small, unassuming "Why?" He gouged a circle around this, and sat facing it for however long. He remembered some Buddhist principle about the idea of emptiness, that nothing truly is because of its impermanence, or something. Ian thought it a bit esoteric, but good food for thought nonetheless.

A voice summoned him to the yard, a rather rude one at that, but one he had grown accustomed to. He tarried for a moment, however, to gather his thoughts and mentally brace himself for the worst. Any surprise might send his heart racing and its bearer into shock, even with medication graciously provided by the hospital. Finally rising, he brushed himself off, seized his cane, and made for the door, greeting the guard who subsequently shackled him. The guards hadn't been awful, though they were a bit brusque for his tastes. An occasional prod from a gun barrel, various incendiary language, and arrogance were all par for the course. However, such was life.
It's evening here, but hi anyway.
Name: Howard Phillips
Age: 28
Gender: Male
Species: Illithid/Human
Appearance: Howard, when he appears human, is 6'2", has slick, black hair, typically Slavic features, blue eyes, and is of a very slim build. In his alternate form, he maintains dimensions but bears slick, grey skin, a head reminiscent of both insects and octopi, a number of extraneous tentacles, inverted knee joints, and clawed hands and feet.
Personality: Howard is a bit of a shut-in, isolating himself from others lest they discover his nature, of which he is ashamed. He is intelligent and hardly shy, but does not enjoy people, as he's come to associate them with derision and snide commentary.
Fear(s): Being discovered, fire, crowds, holy relics
Ability: Howard has the ability to change between an Illithid, a child of C'thulhu, and a human. His Illithid form is stronger, more durable, and faster than most humans, but radiates an aura that decays the mental state of all within in, including Howard. As a human, Howard retains some of this control over madness, with the ability to madden others to an extent parallel with his level of bodily exertion.
Short History: Howard was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, from which he scarcely departed. A majority of his life was spent studying law and the natural sciences, but this was cast away upon his spontaneous first transformation while visiting a beach. A cephalopod, something he had never seen prior, induced him to take his Illithd form for the first time and subsequently flee to begin a new life elsewhere.
Appearance: Ian is tall, approximately 6'5", caucasian, very pale, burdened by early grey hair, blue eyed, and rather narrow of both face and body, though he retains some of the muscle built in his time before his injury, which halted any real exercise.
Name: Ian Weiss
Age: 23
Unique Quality: Ian possesses the ability to unravel his body into strips of cloth, baring the soul within. While unraveled, he appears as a humanoid ethereal made of the aforementioned cloth, with his soul visible as a glowing white orb in his head. This form is capable of levitation and can manifest offensive tendrils in times of duress. His strength is also somewhat increased.
Weakness: Ian is not terribly mobile, as his right leg suffers constant chronic pain that induces a limp, requiring him to walk with a cane and medicate regularly. Additionally, a heart condition induces nearly unbearable chest pain when his heart rate rises into a high threshold. As a result, he tends to avoid interaction.
Bio: Ian's life was fairly normal until the age of 19. Growing up in a small town in middle America, he never really experienced adversity, was an excellent student in school, had an average home life, and was universally content. He was admitted to the college of his choice, and studied there even after being assaulted by a group of masked individuals who, while they inflicted the injuries that would plague him for years to come, brought to his attention his ability to unravel. Finishing university, he took a modest job at an investment firm only months before being drugged and subsequently incarcerated in his present position.
Extras: Fondness for black coffee.
If the welshman doesn't show, would I take his place? (I'll begin work on a CS regardless)
shi12 said
Not here, sorry. I'm planning on making a second one for those who missed the original cut off. I should have it up soon.


Please notify me when that's up. Thank you.
Might I submit a CS?
Please notify me when spots open.
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