Xerxes Arvanitis
"The world is slowly evolving into a place where the things that we have seen as being taboo are starting to open up a bit more."
~ Xerxes Arvanitis.
~ Xerxes Arvanitis.
General Information
Name: Xerxes Arvanitis.
Nick-Names: Doctor X, Xerks.
Gender: Male.
Species: Angel.
Occupation: Surgical Doctor
Place Of Origin: Corinth, Greece.
Age: Thirty-Eight Years Old.
Date Of Birth: 14th of August, 1978.
Scent: Amber, Vanilla Musk.
Appearance - Human (Thirty-Eight Years Old):
Appearance - Angel Wings:
Relationship Information
Relationship Status: Single.
Sexuality: Straight.
Partner: None.
Father: Thanasis Arvanitis (Lives in Greece).
Mother: Agathe Arvanitis (Lives in Greece).
Siblings: None.
Pet/s: Xerxes bought his daughter a Rottweiler puppy a few years back and though it is technically her dog, he seems to like the dog just as much as she does.
Other: Xerxes has a teenage daughter that he loves and cares for. She is his entire world.
⚜ In-depth Relationships ⚜
Personal Information
Personality:
♦ Fun Loving ♦ Incredibly Protective ♦ Compassionate ♦ Sociable ♦ Patient ♦ Insightful ♦ Iron-Willed ♦
Xerxes grew up knowing what it was to need things. His parents struggled to keep them afloat financially while still trying to provide the best life possible for him. Watching that struggle for a great many years, it humbled Xerxes' heart to be grateful for what he had, but also to not be afraid to strive for more. Though always seen with a rather goofy smile on his face, deep down, Xerxes is a rather insightful individual that tends to think on moments in his past as he no longer has to fear for his future.
His fierce determination at giving himself and his family a better life pushed Xerxes to the limits while he was in school. He even worked a few jobs outside of school to save up money to attend college where he knew he wanted to help people. Even when it became tough, his iron-will pushed him through his own limits, resulting in the man graduating top of his class and having the means to move to America where he could get the best college education as a doctor.
He has a daughter that he would lasso the moon for, if she asked. He keeps her under careful surveillance though knows that she is at the age where she is due privacy and freedom. It kills him inside, seeing her growing up so fast, and is still adjusting to the role of her best friend and father is starting to change. Though that doesn't keep him from scaring away a boy or two that has come over that he felt might be interested in her.
His years as a successful doctor keep him a patient, resilient man, always ready for the next task at saving a life. Though not always successful, Xerxes is the kind of guy that will go over and beyond any regular doctor when it comes to sharing the bad news with the family. He is courageously compassionate and loves with a heart that isn't quite capable of any humans biology.
Quite sociable at work, Xerxes is that one doctor that his coworkers are always inviting to parties and special events. Though he chooses these outings carefully, as his daughter is always his first priority. Though when amongst friends, his infectious smile and almost boyish attitude make everyone feel comfortable in his presence.
Likes:
✔ His daughter.
✔ Animals of almost all kinds, especially lions.
✔ Living life without financial worry.
✔ A cold beer.
✔ Thunderstorms.
✔ Sports.
✔ The color orange.
Dislikes:
✘ Teenage girl hormones.
✘ Fighting with his daughter.
✘ Having to be the bad guy.
✘ Not having a mother for his daughter - not having a wife.
✘ Self-centered attitudes.
✘ Most teenage boys.
✘ Sleepless nights.
Hobbies:
Xerxes is a rather busy man and has very little personal time outside of the hospital. However, whatever time he does have he tends to spend with his daughter. Whether it be camping, horseback riding, taking her to a sports game or watching movies at home, he is happiest when the two of them are bonding. However, now that she is older and out doing her own things, Xerxes has become somewhat of a regular at Mia and Pia's for a beer or two a few times a week, either by himself or occasionally with friends.
Strengths:
⚜ Compassionate- Xerxes is a kind, gentle soul that usually goes beyond his reach to ensure that someone he cares about is being well taken care of. Even if he doesn't know the person directly, he is known to still show care and concern for those that are going through something hard and has even donated a good amount of money for various causes, surgeries, therapies and so on.
⚜ Surgical Hero- Xerxes is a skilled surgeon and one of the most sought-after at Sky Lakes Medical Center, even having enough feedback for those in the surrounding cities to want to be seen by him.
⚜ Fun-Loving- Xerxes has an infectious personality when not having to remain serious and concentrated while working. He loves making people laugh and feel good about themselves and telling stories that often puts him in the center of attention.
Weaknesses:
☠ Insecure- Xerxes spends a great deal of time at night wondering if he won't ever be able to find a mother for his daughter. Though he knows its his own fault, as after losing his daughters mother, he's afraid to open up again.
☠ Over Protective- with those he loves, it oftentimes causes problems between himself and whoever his best interests are in. It has drawn him apart from his daughter a number of times, especially as of recently.
☠ Only knows how to "man"- if it weren't for his daughter, Xerxes would be perfectly okay with coming home after work and popping in a TV dinner in the microwave. He doesn't cook for himself, as he never has time, nor does he do laundry or keep the house clean and instead hires people to do it for him if his daughter doesn't get to it first.
Brief Biography:
Xerxes was born the only child to two angels, Thanasis and Agathe. Though they wanted more children, financially there were unable to as Xerxes grew up in near poverty. He watched his parents struggle for years to keep them financially afloat for his behalf so that he could learn and go to school. So he made a decision at a very young age to be so successful, he and his family would never have to worry about money ever again.
He got himself a few jobs while in high school, saving up what he could to get his foot in the door of a college in America he had his eyes set on for a few years. He graduated top of his class, and after giving his parents what money he could spare, he left Greece to brave America where he knew his dreams could come true. He spent a good number of years studying on becoming a doctor, knowing that not only could he help people, but he could get paid very well for it as well. While in college, he met a woman who he had a brief relationship with. Though intent on marrying her, even after she had his child, he never got the chance as Leukemia became a very sudden factor in her life, and took it very shorty after. Xerxes felt that he was to blame - if he had studied harder, he could have found a cure to save her. He still feels that sense of helplessness and never wants to have to revisit anything like it ever again.
He raised his daughter on his own after that, miraculously graduating college and landing a job at the local hospital. As he grew as a doctor, his skills improved so much that he was able to have his choice in whatever hospital he wanted. After doing some extensive research, he decided to move himself and his daughter to Portland, Oregon where he could continue his practice at OHSU. The two of them spent a great number of years there, but the drama in the medical field began to grow, making Xerxes' hair start to gray. He wanted no part of it. So shortly after, he transferred to a small town in Oregon called Klamath Falls where he could continue to excel in his profession where the drama was so much less.
He has been living in Klamath Falls ever since. Still a bit new to the area, having only lived there for two years, his reputation as one of the best doctors Sky Lakes Medical Center has ever seen is starting to spread. Now that his future is secured, he's starting to think back on his past, more notably getting worried that his daughter might never have a mother again. He is able to buy her anything she could ever want... except for that.
Angel Information
Type of Angel: The Earthly Guardians (a type of angel) are guardians that reside and act on Earth assigned to protect it from demons, vampires, werewolves, Old Ones and evil gods by the Celestial Court. As both of his parents are angels, Xerxes has rather strong genetic traits that are quite powerful for an angel, though Xerxes spends his time in helping humans in a different way than from other supernaturals.
Angel Abilities:
As an Angel, Xerxes has the following powers and abilities:
Elemental Magic: Angel magic draws from the earth, air, fire and water in various forms. Its power is enhanced or weakened by the strength of the user. Xerxes is able to and has used almost every form of elemental magic in one way or another, however prefers more subtle uses of magic that can aid him in saving a life, such as directing blood away from a clot or to drain fluid from lungs.
Super Senses: Angels have learned to control their senses of hearing, vision, taste, touch and smell. Their senses are as advanced as Vampires.
Telepathy: Angels can communicate non verbally, using their mental senses depending on the guardian they can communicate with someone around the world.
Empathy: Angels are able to sense and control the emotions of others. While able to choose to not change someone's emotions, Xerxes has a hard time turning off that part of him that is able to pick up on other people's emotions.
Sacred Blood: The blood of an Angel is the ultimate weapon used to destroy all evil creatures of the Universe. It is the only weapon that can completely destroy the Old Ones and prevent their resurrection. Xerxes has never had to use this ability, however.
Flight: Having been gifted with beautiful wings that support his entire body, Xerxes is able to fly over long distances without much fatigue and has even flown himself to Greece a time or two to visit with his parents. He is able to hide the wings in his back when amongst humans and prefers to keep them that way even when alone, but is able to control when they come out.
Other Information
Other: None at this time.
Theme Song
Theme Song:
"The Sound of Silence" by Disturbed.
Lyrics:
Hello darkness, my old friend,
I've come to talk with you again,
Because a vision softly creeping,
Left its seeds while I was sleeping,
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone,
'Neath the halo of a street lamp,
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening,
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence
"Fools" said I,
"You do not know, silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you,
Take my arms that I might reach you"
But my words like silent raindrops fell,
And echoed
In the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning,
In the words that it was forming
And the signs said,
"The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whisper'd in the sounds of silence