@Vitae_
I AM RETURNED! To anyone who may have noticed my absence over the last few months, I do apologize. I needed a break from things for a while due to poor mental health and time management, and while I am in no way ‘cured’, I feel consistently better. I want to get back into the swing of things when it comes to writing, so here I am!!
Starting off with a new roleplay using this prompt: “My favorite, oddly specific trope is when both the hero and the villain know each other’s secret identities and they wind up bumping into each other while they’re in civilian mode, but they can’t throw down (even though they both REALLY want to) because surprise! They have a mutual friend.” Full prompt is here.
The characters would be as follows:
Character A, the hero.
Character B, the villain. Played by me.
Character C, the mutual friend.
And here's the basic setting:
In their most recent clash, Hero and Villain managed to unmask each other. They know what the other looks like, but they don't meet again until an outing with Mutual Friend. I'm thinking Villain and Mutual Friend are out for lunch, then Mutual Friend spots Hero at the same establishment and calls them over with excitement. Cue the recognition and the immediate knowledge that no matter what happens, they cannot fight each other with Mutual Friend there.
I like to think both Hero and Villain already have a crush on Mutual Friend, so it seems like it's going to be a love triangle until they also fall for each other and then discover polyamory. I also keep picturing a sleepover at Mutual Friend's place where quiet chaos erupts while Hero and Villain try to keep their arguments/fighting secret. If you have more ideas, I would love to hear them!
Feel free to be as creative as you want with your characters, given they’re not overpowered or Mary Sues! Mutual Friend is also more than welcome to have powers if your heart so desires.
VILLAIN
Character Name: Poe Haraway
Alias (if applicable): Stitch
Age: Twenty
Gender: Male, he/him
Power (if applicable): Poe has the unique ability to produce and manipulate ink at will. Most commonly, he uses his abilities to give life to the many tattoos residing on his torso. While his abilities are incredibly versatile, they are limited by the amount of ink he can produce. If his ink is destroyed or obstructed in any way, it takes time to replenish. Destroying all of his ink could incapacitate him for a few days at a time. Overuse of his powers leads to itchy and peeling skin, while severe overuse inhibits his reflexes and sense of coordination (as well as other ink-poisoning symptoms).
Personality: Poe is hyperactive, unruly, and driven entirely by emotion and his own skewed sense of justice. He's the definition of stubborn; the kind of person to do something purely because he was told not to. Above all he is selfish—a trait he embraces, as he equates selfishness with total freedom.
Though he often seems childish, Poe has a hidden emotional depth to him. He cares little for the feelings of most individuals, though he'll raze the city to the ground if a love one is in distress or harmed in any way. Strangely, Poe wears his heart on his sleeve. Part of his self-perceived freedom lies in the ability to be unafraid of his own emotions or what may happen if he opens up to someone. Trust comes easy to him because of this.
Appearance:
CIVILIAN: Poe is pale with rosy cheeks, wide eyes, and prominent dimples in his cheeks. He has short, fluffy black hair with an iridescence to it similar to a raven's feathers. Poe likes to push it back with headbands to keep his bangs out of his eyes. His teeth are perfectly white and straight, with the exception of one crooked incisor that adds to his childlike charm. His eyes are blue with warm green undertones, very clear and inviting. He's on the slightly taller side of average height, but between his poor posture, clothing, and overall immature demeanor, he gives the impression of someone much shorter until he straightens his spine. As for clothing, Poe's the type to wear dark blue jeans and a sweater vests over long sleeves. Sweater paws and round-framed (nonprescription) glasses all the way–really selling "cute" and "innocent".
VILLAIN: Poe's villain costume is a different story. Where his civilian clothes scream book-ish and adorable, his costume is more mature and carries a cyberpunk theme. He wears baggy, navy pants with bright neon pink and cyan accents along the pockets and seams. His shirt is a sleeveless mesh turtleneck that shows off the multitude of tattoos swirling beneath the fabric. He wears black suspenders over his turtleneck, and over the suspenders, he wears a cropped navy jacket with a hood to preserve some modesty. He ties his hair back but leaves his bangs free to fly as they will. To conceal his identity, he wears a cyberpunk mask with the same color scheme as the rest of his costume and two prominent protrusions at the top that resemble animal ears.
Backstory (optional): According to the general public, Stitch is more of an inconvenience than any aspiring supervillain. He generally tends to stick to petty crimes and focuses more on opposing "stupid government laws" than hurting people. While his identity is unknown, it's common knowledge that Stitch used to be a hero in years past. What happened to change his perspective so drastically is a mystery.
Short Video that Has the Same Energy as Your Character: You Soulja Boy Vine
Theme Song: Scared of the Dark by Lil Wayne, Ty Dolla $ign, XXXTENTACION
Fun Facts:
- If I had to choose one word to describe Poe, it would be “unapologetic”. It’s what makes him a villain—at least in society’s eye. Damn the rules, he does whatever makes him happy without fear of the consequences. Maybe he breaks a few laws here and there (and sure, the property damage might not be ideal), but who can blame him?
- This is how he got his hero-turned-villain codename: While he was out patrolling, he encountered a young girl with a twisted ankle. On the way to the nearby walk-in clinic, the girl asked him why he helped her, and he blanked and just blurted out, "Because Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind." Pair that with the animal-like helmet and dominantly blue colors of his costume, and she started calling him "Stitch". It just stuck, even went he went rogue.
- An anti-capitalist at heart. Still tips waitstaff and customer service workers where he can.
- He’s 100% into anime, k-pop, kid’s shows and adult shows. Caught up on all the latest memes and pop culture references, and will not hesitate to use them against you.
- Bro slays at Inktober, let's be real.
- Social anxiety fears this boy.
- Probably would not regret killing someone if he felt it was necessary.
