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A City on Fire

Arthur, Belladonna

Arthur let out a long sigh a he traced his eye across the page, his nose wrinkling as the smell from Percy's rather "unfortunate" habit. Folding the page the doctor tucked it into a pocket on his work jacket, patting it as he calmly reached out and took the purple flowers from the bouquet. Retrieving an empty pot from a dusty corner, Arthur filled it with some water before placing the flowers into it, and moving them to a spot beneath the window for sun. Humming an old song to himself he brushed his fingers along the bulbs till he found four of the largest of the bunch, taking them he made his way out of his office, quietly shutting the door behind him, turning the lock with a soft click.

Outside the garden was as populated as it normally was for a Monday, that is to say not much at all. Unless there was a school trip or collage project due soon, few would walk the poison gardens on the first of the workdays, leaving much of the gardeners to enjoy the day for themselves, taking their time with projects and even leaving early if it was slow enough. This might be why Arthur got so little attention as he casually sauntered to the gates of the garden. Nodding at at one of the others, Arthur pushed his way out, the Wrought iron gates creaking on the hinges as it opened and closed.

Still humming to himself Arthur made his way the few blocks towards the two story building that had become a staple of the first sectors community and life. A nice flower shop named Bellflowers.

Entering into the store Arthur took a small time to look over the display as he made his way up to the counter on the first floor. He approached the associate with a smile, giving a polite nod before speaking up. After a bit of idle chat the doctor placed a simple order of two bouquets, one of nightshade and one of sunflowers, both were simple but built around the center flowers, which were the selection of Monks Hood that Arthur had brought. With the names of the recipients and the destinations given for the order, Arthur thanked the clerk with a smile and move away, leaving her to her work.

Taking the stairs up to the second floor the doctor taced his way around the displays to a maintenance room, or at least what appeared to be one. Inside was the standard affair of janitor closets, brooms, mops, and a nondescript wooden box that was carefully stashed beneath a couple boxes of cleaning supplies, hidden in plain sight. It was this box that Arthur took and opened, revealing the meticulously folded outfit within, his bone white mask standing out against the darker colors as it sat on the top. With a wide grin Arthur quickly changed, donning the mask slowly, securing it to his head before patting his hat on. While it was probably not strictly necessary to wear the attire for the upcoming meeting, the Doctor didn't much care as he once more began to hum to himself as he left his work clothing behind in the box and moved to look at the flowers and wait for the two assassins to come to him.

At the same time the two bouquets were hurried out with an abnormal sense of urgency, to most they were harmless, if a bit odd at the choice of flowers, but to their intended recipients (one Annabelle and Douglas respectively) they meant only one thing. Aconitum wanted to speak with them.

A City on Fire

@KiwiBaer I am ready whenever you are!

A City on Fire

If they did as they were told, and did not compromise Belladonna. Arthur would have few problems

A City on Fire

Arthur

Arthur (everyday)

Arthur ("On the Job")

"Kill your mark ten minutes before they know they have died, lets them think they have a chance"

Name

Doctor Arthur Molian (or Doc for short)

Group

Belladonna

Position in group

Head

Codename

Aconitum

Age

30 something

Appearance

Outwardly Arthur seems non-assuming and downright friendly, often wearing a smile, or at the very least a grin. His hair is longer and usually unkempt, its light brown having next to no grey intruders, and often being kept in a ponytail to keep it out of his face (if he can muster up the will or energy). When pulled back like this one can notice the double piercings on both of his ears, that usually contain small steel grey earrings. His facial hair seems more well taken care of and appears a shade darker than his hair. His skin is often smudged with dirt from his time spent working in the city's gardens.

When killing a mark, or when meeting with agents from the other groups, Arthur dons what he lovingly refers to as his "Work Attire". It consists of dark grey trousers and shirt, over which is fitted a tight, button up overcoat and gloves (both colored in a matte black). A brimmed hat and his mask (which is bone white, a blood red cloth falling from it to cover the rest of his face.) The entire ensemble is meant to inspire one thing. Fear, or at the very least upset nerves.

Personality

A sense of almost tired calm pervades most if not all of Arthur's personality. He rarely if ever raises his voice, preferring to make his point with actions rather than raised words. Attempts to get under Arthur's skin are usually met with an eerie stonewall, and the smile you would give someone digging their own grave. Like all leaders Arthur has his own share of ambition, but tends to play with his cards extremely close to his chest, keeping the ability to surprise with the smallest of actions. In the realm of assassination, Arthur has no qualms about who he kills a mark is a mark and money is money. Even members of other groups are fair game in this regard, though these contracts are always approached with the necessary caution.

It is common knowledge in Belladonna that Arthur requires only two things from its members, secrecy and loyalty. If both these are kept then you are safe within Belladonna, free to rise and fall of your own merit. But break these two and you will ether be left by the wayside or removed as a problem. Permanently

Background

Born in the second district to middle class parents, Arthur's history at first glance seems almost painfully average. No arrests in his youth, nothing distinguishing himself from his classmates, nothing that would indicate that the young child would grow into the leader of the Belladonna. But dig a little deeper into the few files on Arthur and a different story begins to emerge, a hidden little story behind the veneer of plainness. A tail of school bullies falling ill after ingesting various, mildly poisonous, flowers. Of the notebooks filled with observations, accompanied by pressed flowers and pictures of their growing places. Of the rat population of Arthur's neighborhood taking a steep dive in his high school years. Of all of this stopping when he left for collage, where he majored in botany, earning his doctorate in his chosen field, before returning back to Match City.

It is unclear if it was at this point that Arthur found his way into the line of work that lead him to where he is now, or if he worked in it before his departure and return. What is known is that after he came back the still younger assassin began to ramp up his operation, carving out a name for himself quickly. After a time he began to attract others to his side, at first only a small circle, then a small motley, then a full blown operation. Christening the group Belladonna, Arthur set about quietly solidifying their place among the city, carving away the competition in sector 1 in a subtle yet brutal campaign. As all this was going on Arthur, under the guise of his public face, lobbied and greased more than a couple palms for the renovation and expansion of the city parks and gardens. A project that he argued would help bring a new face to the city.

Eventually the city agreed, and the famous parks and gardens of sector 1 were constructed, with Arthur himself taking up operation and management of a small garden. This garden is usually closed off from the public, but houses many large, well tended beds of poisonous flowers (probably why the public isn't allowed in, unless accompanied by Arthur or another of the workers) and an office where Arthur can most often be found.

Leisure activities

Arthur can be found most often working in the Cities gardens, tending to various flowers and plants of varying toxicity.

Extra

Arthur's skills could be called lacking when it comes to a stand up fight. As such he prefers to employ stealth and his broad array of toxins to ensure a kill. Often killing a target with the mark never even realizing that they were poisoned.

His favored weapons are a poisoned filled syringe and several throwing weapons coated in poison (knives and needles mainly), though he will use other weapons if needed. Some say his lack of firearm plays into an eclectic taste of his, others because he finds guns to loud and imprecise (in reality its a combination of both).

Arthur is intimately familiar with all poisons he uses and their effects. He does the same with any extract mixtures he uses.

Song

A City on Fire

aaaaand done, I think. If there is anything that I messed up, or got wrong, please tell me!

For reference, I was thinking his garden is like the Alnwick Poison Garden. As such it would mainly be used for education purposes for the public, as well as looking pretty.

A City on Fire

Arthur

Arthur (everyday)

Arthur ("On the Job")

"Kill your mark ten minutes before they know they have died, lets them think they have a chance"

Name

Doctor Arthur Molian (or Doc for short)

Group

Belladonna

Position in group

Head

Codename

Aconitum

Age

30 something

Appearance

Outwardly Arthur seems non-assuming and downright friendly, often wearing a smile, or at the very least a grin. His hair is longer and usually unkempt, its light brown having next to no grey intruders, and often being kept in a ponytail to keep it out of his face (if he can muster up the will or energy). When pulled back like this one can notice the double piercings on both of his ears, that usually contain small steel grey earrings. His facial hair seems more well taken care of and appears a shade darker than his hair. His skin is often smudged with dirt from his time spent working in the city's gardens.

When killing a mark, or when meeting with agents from the other groups, Arthur dons what he lovingly refers to as his "Work Attire". It consists of dark grey trousers and shirt, over which is fitted a tight, button up overcoat and gloves (both colored in a matte black). A brimmed hat and his mask (which is bone white, a blood red cloth falling from it to cover the rest of his face.) The entire ensemble is meant to inspire one thing. Fear, or at the very least upset nerves.

Personality

A sense of almost tired calm pervades most if not all of Arthur's personality. He rarely if ever raises his voice, preferring to make his point with actions rather than raised words. Attempts to get under Arthur's skin are usually met with an eerie stonewall, and the smile you would give someone digging their own grave. Like all leaders Arthur has his own share of ambition, but tends to play with his cards extremely close to his chest, keeping the ability to surprise with the smallest of actions. In the realm of assassination, Arthur has no qualms about who he kills a mark is a mark and money is money. Even members of other groups are fair game in this regard, though these contracts are always approached with the necessary caution.

It is common knowledge in Belladonna that Arthur requires only two things from its members, secrecy and loyalty. If both these are kept then you are safe within Belladonna, free to rise and fall of your own merit. But break these two and you will ether be left by the wayside or removed as a problem. Permanently

Background

Born in the second district to middle class parents, Arthur's history at first glance seems almost painfully average. No arrests in his youth, nothing distinguishing himself from his classmates, nothing that would indicate that the young child would grow into the leader of the Belladonna. But dig a little deeper into the few files on Arthur and a different story begins to emerge, a hidden little story behind the veneer of plainness. A tail of school bullies falling ill after ingesting various, mildly poisonous, flowers. Of the notebooks filled with observations, accompanied by pressed flowers and pictures of their growing places. Of the rat population of Arthur's neighborhood taking a steep dive in his high school years. Of all of this stopping when he left for collage, where he majored in botany, earning his doctorate in his chosen field, before returning back to Match City.

It is unclear if it was at this point that Arthur found his way into the line of work that lead him to where he is now, or if he worked in it before his departure and return. What is known is that after he came back the still younger assassin began to ramp up his operation, carving out a name for himself quickly. After a time he began to attract others to his side, at first only a small circle, then a small motley, then a full blown operation. Christening the group Belladonna, Arthur set about quietly solidifying their place among the city, carving away the competition in sector 1 in a subtle yet brutal campaign. As all this was going on Arthur, under the guise of his public face, lobbied and greased more than a couple palms for the renovation and expansion of the city parks and gardens. A project that he argued would help bring a new face to the city.

Eventually the city agreed, and the famous parks and gardens of sector 1 were constructed, with Arthur himself taking up operation and management of a small garden. This garden is usually closed off from the public, but houses many large, well tended beds of poisonous flowers (probably why the public isn't allowed in, unless accompanied by Arthur or another of the workers) and an office where Arthur can most often be found.

Leisure activities

Arthur can be found most often working in the Cities gardens, tending to various flowers and plants of varying toxicity.

Extra

Arthur's skills could be called lacking when it comes to a stand up fight. As such he prefers to employ stealth and his broad array of toxins to ensure a kill. Often killing a target with the mark never even realizing that they were poisoned.

His favored weapons are a poisoned filled syringe and several throwing weapons coated in poison (knives and needles mainly), though he will use other weapons if needed. Some say his lack of firearm plays into an eclectic taste of his, others because he finds guns to loud and imprecise (in reality its a combination of both).

Arthur is intimately familiar with all poisons he uses and their effects. He does the same with any extract mixtures he uses.

A City on Fire (Assassin rp)

Definetly throwing my interest into this one. Probably going to go with Belladonna, might try for the leader if allowed, but have a few ideas kicking around nonetheless!

Crimson Blood

throwing my interest in as well!

[SU] - The Survivors

Man I need to up my game lol

[SU] - The Survivors

@Leslie Hall BMB forever

@Neurovoid
But pretty much done for now, sorry if the history is meh, wrote it at a very early time. Will redo any and all of it if need be.