IDEALISTS BE WARNED; A FRIENDSHIP IS NOT SOMETHING THIS HORSEMAN NEEDS. You might know him better as P̨e͘st̵ilenc͟e, the bringer of Plagues in the old Revelations. With him in tow are the other three horsemen — and yes, they are just as appalling as he is. Oh, now don't tell me you've never heard tales of the infamous Horsemen of the Apocalypse before... Not even as a bedtime story? Well, if that's true then you're in for a treat. Al̕ļǫw̢ ̢me͟ ̧to en͠l̵i̧gh̶t͘e҉n you҉...
Pestilence strives to serve one single purpose, and that is to make sure you suffer in agony. Whatever you've done, whomever you've wronged — hearing what sounds like the hum of a swarm means you're in for some serious shit, my friend. Normally having him close to your company is never a good sign with very good reason... and given his temperament, let's just say someone is bound to start vomiting wa̵śps sooner or later. If you're still not convinced he's a hard pass befriending, it's in your best interest to consider the following: Revelations VI officially dubbed him the Ant̵įc͢h̕ri̷s̨t͘. No, seriously... That was his nickname, and one that he earned with an age of bacterial genocide. Not only were his methods of slaughter detrimental on the grandest of scales, but they were also chronic enough to sustain until now. ...What do the people call you these days?
Surely it all sounds pretty terrible and nothing that a rational person would aim to get close to. Purposely trying to be at arm's length is not only hazardous, but truly reflective of how ignorant one can be. Honestly, how many red flags do you need to fully grasp the severity of what you'll endure as a result? During his moments of charm and elation, it's in your best interests to keep yourself focused. Remember... this is the guy who killed off more than 20 million people in Asia, and 60% of Europe's entire population in under 3 years just for fun. Idealists be warned; a friendship is not something this horseman needs. Just because he can act like a level-headed member of society isn't proof that he is.
May the wary be exceptionally cautious, being near him will be painful — a truly agonizing experience given everything he emanates. Trust me, his looks make it more than apparent — you don't need a medical degree to know something's awry. At his discretion, he bears all the scars of whatever disease or contagion he keeps in his immediate arsenal. Normally bloody from a nosebleed or cough, he certainly appears to have seen better days. Tall, lanky, pale, grotesque... he's not exactly someone you'd want to bring home to your Mother. This isn't Game of Thrones; medieval vendettas are hardly a good enough reason.
...Aside from all that, quite the charmer though, isn't he? Surely he must have a flaw to his character... Well, part from some hard-hitting, bona-fide sarcasm, Pestilence proves to be pretty straight forward, be it casual conversation, or the work he takes pride in. Contrary to general assumption, he's only as infectious as rightfully justified. Hugging or touching will not always spell malady unless being contagious gives him noted advantage. In other words, he is the bringer of plagues and can therefore control how contagious he actually is. Though it still helps to be rightfully vigilant; he only has so much societal patience... that which is marked by a lucid display that befalls on the wings of your įm̸min̛en̵t ͟f̵ate.
1 — I am very seldom PM friendly unless it's related to modding/ room ownership. I try to reserve PM messages for OOC chatter with people whom I've already acquainted myself. Abusing this will only serve to annoy me and get you ignored or blocked.
2 — Godmodding and a complete lack of creativity go hand-in-hand. Unless your character is impervious to illness, they're gonna get sick if they're anywhere near him. Sorry kids, but your idiotic Kitsune whose only purpose is to get laid doesn't really stand much of a chance against a plague-riddled Horseman of the goddamned Apocalypse. The concept is simple. Extra strength Tylenol won't fucking save you.
3 — Do not PM me with a starting post. As I mentioned before, I prefer to reserve PMs for OOC chatter, especially when my writing is always at the mercy of motivation. I never know when or if I'll be up for RP, so room interaction is probably your best bet.
4 — My work schedule and real life obligations are extremely chaotic and will always take precedence. In the event I'm summoned AFK out of the blue, please understand that delayed responses or sudden log-offs are a reflection of distraction and truly nothing personal. Sometimes I simply don't have enough time to forewarn everybody I'm talking to or RPing with beforehand.
5 — When I can find the time for RP, my posts range anywhere between banter-esque one-lining, to novella-style multi-para that could probably make your eyes bleed. Either way I'll give back what I get, so don't worry. Your stone wall of text will never be met with 2-3 poorly-written sentences without any dialogue to work with. Ever.
6 — Are smutty adventures a wicked good time to engage in every once in a while? You bet'cher sweet ass they are. Unfortunately, that's not why I loiter around. If smut ever happens, it'll be for good reason and always have story and structure behind it. If I wasn't interested in reading shit like '50 Shades of Grey', chances are I'm not gonna be interested in writing shit like it, either. Pass.
7 — All of my profiles are coded from scratch. This shit is pretty easy when you know what you're doing. Do I still find it annoying when people steal work without giving proper credit? Of course I do. But I ain't here to teach people merit or argue the principles of what makes 'open source' free game for those who lack creativity.
Just because you painted the Mona Lisa with eyebrows and called it your own doesn't make it original now, does it. Womp.
8 — On that note, before you start griping about how this is an RP site and not a platform for coding enthusiasts, allow me to posit that the first impression is sometimes the only impression. I'm an artist by nature and rely on visual cues. Constructing one's profile is arguably on par with the importance of a business card — which can either attract or deter the potential for future RP.
Don't preach to deaf ears, we all know that's the way things work around here. Are you more inclined to approach a gray wall full of text, or an illustrated display that shows you precisely what you're dealing with?
Deny it all you want, you're still gonna remember what Pesto's face looks like tomorrow.
