It was because of his walks in the woods,
that the woods are still there.
Gloryland.
Beneath the seabed,
secrets of the nautilus engineered by chance.
Talking, Eco-animated flatland.
Carbon capture wing tones, slow the flow
of angels, pins and brains.
Can't see the desert for the trees.
Leaf Antlers--
If only they could talk.
Deep thoughts and oddball interpretations;
a caravan rumbles to a stop.
Approval trap--
It's all in the detail.
Just a whiff could wipe out bad memories.
So we replied with speed--
When the moon blows,
we flummox to a different earth beat.
Oh my God, what if we find aliens?
---
A cut out poem, literally phrases cut out of a magazine and pasted together into a poem. Minor editing for better flow.
08 December 2010
Head In The Clouds
Little boy
cold in sweater and jeans
alone upon wooden slat called bench
sunlight
white winter glare
illuminating dark eyes, pale face
looking out
there are stars outside
paired with the moon
the sun alongside
celestial family reunion
perhaps his own may do the same
one day
---
Inspired by this image: http://toyan.deviantart.com/art/Head-in-the-clouds-86301543
cold in sweater and jeans
alone upon wooden slat called bench
sunlight
white winter glare
illuminating dark eyes, pale face
looking out
there are stars outside
paired with the moon
the sun alongside
celestial family reunion
perhaps his own may do the same
one day
---
Inspired by this image: http://toyan.deviantart.com/art/Head-in-the-clouds-86301543
Broken Hearted
I can feel it,
weight dislodged and shifting
slithering serpent sliding up
iron in my mouth
cough, blood drooling down my chin
fleshy lump on my tongue,
too big to cage in teeth.
It pulses, I choke, hunch over
sanguine waterfall onto asphalt.
I see it, gelatin solidifying
into crystalline symbol.
So beautiful--
It shatters.
weight dislodged and shifting
slithering serpent sliding up
iron in my mouth
cough, blood drooling down my chin
fleshy lump on my tongue,
too big to cage in teeth.
It pulses, I choke, hunch over
sanguine waterfall onto asphalt.
I see it, gelatin solidifying
into crystalline symbol.
So beautiful--
It shatters.
Distance
I cannot touch you
there's no particular reason why
we stand next to each other
barely a breath apart
not touching
never touching
as if simply illusions of ourselves
but I feel the heat of you
warm against my cheek
striations of color in your irises
I want to reach out
feel skin against skin
but know that if I try
there will be nothing
there's no particular reason why
we stand next to each other
barely a breath apart
not touching
never touching
as if simply illusions of ourselves
but I feel the heat of you
warm against my cheek
striations of color in your irises
I want to reach out
feel skin against skin
but know that if I try
there will be nothing
Old Boyfriend
I wonder at his tenacity.
Bulldog bone grip;
Thought dominating consciousness.
He's interesting to watch.
Cantaloupe mug of tea and furrowed brow,
Dark eyes boring into the opposite wall.
What does he ponder?
So quiet and still, if he weren't breathing,
I would think him dead.
Fiddling pencil and paper, I wait for him
Perhaps, this time, he will tell me--
What captures his interest so.
Seated beside him,
The patient pet,
I know it is not me.
Bulldog bone grip;
Thought dominating consciousness.
He's interesting to watch.
Cantaloupe mug of tea and furrowed brow,
Dark eyes boring into the opposite wall.
What does he ponder?
So quiet and still, if he weren't breathing,
I would think him dead.
Fiddling pencil and paper, I wait for him
Perhaps, this time, he will tell me--
What captures his interest so.
Seated beside him,
The patient pet,
I know it is not me.
WOW, it's been awhile!
Looks like I need to compensate for having been absent for bloody ever due to classes and random social oddities, so I shall spam you all with poetry.
Also, I now have a Tumblr {cell113.tumblr.com} and it'd be really cool for everyone to go an check it out.
Also, I now have a Tumblr {cell113.tumblr.com} and it'd be really cool for everyone to go an check it out.
23 April 2010
An Original Tale of Much Oddity
So, I'm taking a Creative Writing class, and so far, I haven't actually written much outside of class. But today, I was reading through an anthology of sci-fi short stories, and I came upon an idea that simply HAD to be written. So I did. And this is the result. Keep in mind this is a work in progress, and it's still very rough around the edges. I'm open to critique and ideas, but flames and swearing are ignored.
===
I suppose you could say everything began with my death. Not death in the manner of physicality, as you have likely presumed, but rather a quieter, subtler kind of demise few truly have the conscious ability to comprehend. The death of the soul.
Such a fragile little thing, one's soul. Vulnerable to the pricks and barbs of the world and its changes yet forever truthful, differing ever so slightly from person to person but enough alike that one can never mistake the common bond.
I seem to recall that my soul, when I last lay my eyes on it in that dismal crumbling ruin, had taken a mirror-form as a tiny winged man in a black dress uniform with a petite monocle over one iridescent eye. He had perched himself upon my shoulder, standing at attention with his thin gossamer wings folded flat down his back, trembling with nervous energy that refused to manifest elsewhere. I remember staring wide-eyed into the shattered reflection, wondering if perhaps my grandfather's madness had finally caught up with me. Then he clicked his heels, gave a sharp salute, and simply disappeared.
For the longest time, I kept silent about the whole affair, even when I started to feel the effects of my sudden loss, growing quite apathetic about pretty much everything, though I maintained the illusion of care in the presence of my superiors and family. I became struck with an incurable bout of insomnia, simply unable to sleep no matter what drugs I was prescribed or how much I drank. Were it not for my sister, I likely would have soldiered on into oblivion with no one else the wiser of my condition.
My sister, God bless her tender heart, finally confronted me after I forgot to visit the family home for the third week in a row, exhaustion causing my memory to fail more often than was usual, and I could not resist those begging cornflower eyes.
"It was your soul."
"Pardon?"
She took my broad callused palm in her delicate snowflake hands, her gaze solemn as she sat herself beside me upon the window seat.
"That little man you saw. He was your soul."
"How-?"
"Because I've met mine."
And she showed me, guiding me into the drawing room wherein had been installed a massive silver mirror commonly hidden behind a large curtain. It was a young girl in a sundress, barefoot and smiling with her wheat-blonde hair in curling pigtails, dragonfly wings fluttering excitedly as she waved to me from her seat upon my sister's shoulder. I half-expected to see my little man in uniform to appear and give the girl a sidelong glance, but my own shoulder remained bare.
"So, I no longer have a soul?"
A terrible question, but one that required an answer. My sister gave a soft sigh, turning her gaze from the mirror to look me in the eye.
"I'm afraid so, brother mine."
I could not take my eyes from that tiny winged girl, smiling happily and swinging her feet in the manner all children do, though I could see a bandage wrapped about one knee and yellowing bruises down the side of her face. A small voice in the back of my mind mentioned the fact that my little man had seemed a bit battered as well, his clothing worn and the monocled eye bisected by a vicious scar.
"But, why?"
She shook her head, golden ringlets swaying. The winged girl frowned, thin arms crossing over her narrow chest.
"I've no idea."
Not long after, we parted ways, my duties calling me away from home once more. And kept me from home, my unit called upon time and again to quell the uprisings of those our leader deigned inferior and the few who defended them. I did my best to maintain order among my countrymen without the violence others turned to, but I was but one man leading a small squadron.
"I'm sorry, Herr Blumenthal, but you and your family must move. This building has been requisitioned on the Fuhrer 's order."
"But my family has lived here for generations! My grandfather made the floral arrangements for your parent's wedding!"
"I know, Herr, but I'm afraid I have as much choice in this manner as you have. Either leave by your choice, or I will be forced to make you leave. I'm sorry."
Blumenthal was lucky, choosing to go under his own free will. My unit had become increasingly bloodthirsty, often chafing against my orders for non-violent conduct. One of the newer recruits had punched a rabbi earlier that week when we had been trying to convince the old man to remove himself from the property.
As I escorted Blumenthal and his wife past the wide windows of the boarded up flower shop, making sure to keep myself between the young couple and my restless unit, I found myself gazing past them to the window's reflection. It was a habit I had begun falling into ever since that fateful day with my little sister, sneaking glimpses of people's souls that no one else seemed to be able to see. My unit and myself were bare shouldered, but everyone aboard the rickety transport truck has some little winged thing perched upon their lapel.
No one ever knew what I saw in the mirrors and windows, and I never told. It was special secret, being able to see a person's true self the moment I glimpsed their reflection. I remember smiling every time I saw a child's soul, the little things all brightness and cheer, capering about without a care in the world. And lovers' souls, how they clung to one another when the people themselves feared to be exposed by a stray act of tenderness. But it disturbed me how those in the employ of our enigmatic leader were always bare shouldered. My squad mates, my superiors, young and old, devoid of that which made them human.
It wasn't until I was assigned to the camps that I understood why.
===
I suppose you could say everything began with my death. Not death in the manner of physicality, as you have likely presumed, but rather a quieter, subtler kind of demise few truly have the conscious ability to comprehend. The death of the soul.
Such a fragile little thing, one's soul. Vulnerable to the pricks and barbs of the world and its changes yet forever truthful, differing ever so slightly from person to person but enough alike that one can never mistake the common bond.
I seem to recall that my soul, when I last lay my eyes on it in that dismal crumbling ruin, had taken a mirror-form as a tiny winged man in a black dress uniform with a petite monocle over one iridescent eye. He had perched himself upon my shoulder, standing at attention with his thin gossamer wings folded flat down his back, trembling with nervous energy that refused to manifest elsewhere. I remember staring wide-eyed into the shattered reflection, wondering if perhaps my grandfather's madness had finally caught up with me. Then he clicked his heels, gave a sharp salute, and simply disappeared.
For the longest time, I kept silent about the whole affair, even when I started to feel the effects of my sudden loss, growing quite apathetic about pretty much everything, though I maintained the illusion of care in the presence of my superiors and family. I became struck with an incurable bout of insomnia, simply unable to sleep no matter what drugs I was prescribed or how much I drank. Were it not for my sister, I likely would have soldiered on into oblivion with no one else the wiser of my condition.
My sister, God bless her tender heart, finally confronted me after I forgot to visit the family home for the third week in a row, exhaustion causing my memory to fail more often than was usual, and I could not resist those begging cornflower eyes.
"It was your soul."
"Pardon?"
She took my broad callused palm in her delicate snowflake hands, her gaze solemn as she sat herself beside me upon the window seat.
"That little man you saw. He was your soul."
"How-?"
"Because I've met mine."
And she showed me, guiding me into the drawing room wherein had been installed a massive silver mirror commonly hidden behind a large curtain. It was a young girl in a sundress, barefoot and smiling with her wheat-blonde hair in curling pigtails, dragonfly wings fluttering excitedly as she waved to me from her seat upon my sister's shoulder. I half-expected to see my little man in uniform to appear and give the girl a sidelong glance, but my own shoulder remained bare.
"So, I no longer have a soul?"
A terrible question, but one that required an answer. My sister gave a soft sigh, turning her gaze from the mirror to look me in the eye.
"I'm afraid so, brother mine."
I could not take my eyes from that tiny winged girl, smiling happily and swinging her feet in the manner all children do, though I could see a bandage wrapped about one knee and yellowing bruises down the side of her face. A small voice in the back of my mind mentioned the fact that my little man had seemed a bit battered as well, his clothing worn and the monocled eye bisected by a vicious scar.
"But, why?"
She shook her head, golden ringlets swaying. The winged girl frowned, thin arms crossing over her narrow chest.
"I've no idea."
Not long after, we parted ways, my duties calling me away from home once more. And kept me from home, my unit called upon time and again to quell the uprisings of those our leader deigned inferior and the few who defended them. I did my best to maintain order among my countrymen without the violence others turned to, but I was but one man leading a small squadron.
"I'm sorry, Herr Blumenthal, but you and your family must move. This building has been requisitioned on the Fuhrer 's order."
"But my family has lived here for generations! My grandfather made the floral arrangements for your parent's wedding!"
"I know, Herr, but I'm afraid I have as much choice in this manner as you have. Either leave by your choice, or I will be forced to make you leave. I'm sorry."
Blumenthal was lucky, choosing to go under his own free will. My unit had become increasingly bloodthirsty, often chafing against my orders for non-violent conduct. One of the newer recruits had punched a rabbi earlier that week when we had been trying to convince the old man to remove himself from the property.
As I escorted Blumenthal and his wife past the wide windows of the boarded up flower shop, making sure to keep myself between the young couple and my restless unit, I found myself gazing past them to the window's reflection. It was a habit I had begun falling into ever since that fateful day with my little sister, sneaking glimpses of people's souls that no one else seemed to be able to see. My unit and myself were bare shouldered, but everyone aboard the rickety transport truck has some little winged thing perched upon their lapel.
No one ever knew what I saw in the mirrors and windows, and I never told. It was special secret, being able to see a person's true self the moment I glimpsed their reflection. I remember smiling every time I saw a child's soul, the little things all brightness and cheer, capering about without a care in the world. And lovers' souls, how they clung to one another when the people themselves feared to be exposed by a stray act of tenderness. But it disturbed me how those in the employ of our enigmatic leader were always bare shouldered. My squad mates, my superiors, young and old, devoid of that which made them human.
It wasn't until I was assigned to the camps that I understood why.
21 April 2010
The Muses of A Fangirl
Been a while, and I really don't have much to say in the ways of an update, but I have some fiddley-farty background work from an up and coming fic I have in progress. Basically, the story will be about all the different characters I have in my head that help me write and how they all interact with eachother. It's basically a nexus singularity of multiple universes colliding in an isolated space, but it's fun getting the frat-house in my head down on paper.
Meet my Muses!
===
• Rorschach/Walter Kovacs from Watchmen - Referred to as Rory, Ink-Face and Walter, among other similar nicknames (Ginger, Freckles, etc). The first to appear, actually was thrown into nexus junction via Bryonne's shower (while she was in it), which provided a rather awkward relationship at first. Is EXTREMELY protective of Bryonne, rarely far from her unless asked. Generally at least semi-hostile at all times, only truly relaxes when alone with Bryonne. Finds Bryonne extremely confusing at times, but likes her well enough to care for her well-being, and oft times treats her like a younger sibling.
• Master Chief Spartan John-117 from the Halo trilogy - Often referred to as MC, Chief, and John. Randomly appeared in living room while Bryonne was over at a friend's house playing the Halo video game. While at first had no idea what to do with himself outside of the Human-Covenant War, he's come to see his visits to the Nexus as mini vacations where he gets to sleep in (a whole ten minutes, HA) and enjoy homemade cooking. Likes Bryonne, reminds him of his fellow Spartan Kelly, but still is a bit wary of everyone else. Thinks PH is a dick, but finds him a good drinking buddy in a pinch.
• Pyramid Head from Silent Hill - Also referred to as PH, Py, and Pyra (as well as Xuey, referring to Red God Xuchilbara, and Scarlet as a joke). Manifested during particularly vivid nightmare featuring him, startled by shift in surroundings ended up frightening Bryonne even more on accident and got in a fight with Rory which was broken up by Bryonne when she came to her senses. Though quiet and reserved most of the time, is more often than not at the whim of his instincts and raging libido. Bryonne has managed to tame him somewhat, so he's alright to hang around, but still has a tendency to randomly hump things, more often when he's just woken up or inebriated. Has a very twisted sense of humor. Thinks Bryonne is pretty OK, for a human, and greatly enjoys her cooking.
• Karl Ruprect Kroenen from Hellboy (the movie) - Generally referred to as Karl, Kroenen (Doc or Dr. K by Jack Spicer). Randomly appeared in laundry room after a long week of reading Hellboy fanfiction. Tends to spend the majority of his time reading or working on various small mechanical projects, and generally avoids contact with the other denizens unless totally necessary. Enjoys the fact that Bryonne finds his distorted German accent 'cool' and his mutilated face 'fascinating' (rather than receiving the usual disgusted reaction), and thus tolerates her presence far more willingly than the presence of most of the other houseguests.
• Jack Skellington the Pumpkin King from The Nightmare Before Christmas - Generally referred to as Jack or King, but also called Bone-Daddy on an occasion. Manifested during a nightmare, not unlike PH, but differed in the fact that he did his best to comfort the girl despite his own confusion. Kind and benevolent, is very much the gentle giant and is regarded as an older brother figure by Bryonne. Tries to see the best in everyone, and is very patient. Thinks Bryonne is a wonderful girl, and enjoys helping her introduce the new additions as well as providing her with a beta for her writing.
• Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean - Usually referred to as either Captain Jack or Captain Sparrow, though sometimes just Sparrow or Captain. Appeared on Halloween, passed out on porch and went unnoticed until decorations were being put away. Thinks majority of Nexus is a drunken hallucination, and thinks Bryonne is a 'darling', though she continually and adamantly turns down his persistent advances.
• The Doctor (Tenth incarnation) from Doctor Who - Generally referred to as Doctor, Ten, Tenny, or David (in reference to his actor in the series). Appeared in Bryonne's bedroom while she was watching a Doctor Who marathon. Had a bit of a panic attack at first, thinking the paradoxal enigma would cause the universe to collapse until he figured out that the nexus had naturally occurred and the universe was just fine and dandy. Pops in now and again for a spot of tea and conversation, enjoys Bryonne's company as she generally understands what he's going on about even if he gets technical and excited (or starts reminiscing). Thinks she a "brilliant" young girl, and sometimes wonders if he should have her come along with him once in a while before remembering the fact that her presence is what keeps the Nexus stable.
• Venom symbiote from Spider-Man - Manifested during Spring Cleaning, black stain behind refrigerator that refused to be removed until Bryonne tried to use her nails to pick it off. Had been injured by heat generated by fridge motor, and clung to Bryonne in a bracelet form until healed. Once healed, attempted to bond, but was blocked by Pyramid Head (being a supernatural entity of vast power, he's capable of various feats - epic growling) and removed. Through trial and error, was able to construct a physical form of his own. Was resentful of PH for the longest time because of his being blocked from bonding, but eventually got past it and the two share a grudging friendship. Is rather clingy, preferring to be around people, preferably Bryonne since she generally tolerates his presence. Tends to refrain from a physical form, preferring to pretend to be various pieces of jewelry so he can hang around Bryonne more. Thinks Bryonne would make a fantastic host, but refrains from bonding due to general politeness and standing threat from PH.
• Alphonse Elric from FullMetal Alchemist - Referred to as Al, Aru, or sometimes Alu. Appeared in garage during a period of FMA obsession, was almost crushed under boxes. Immediately took a shine to the pets of the house, especially the youngest cat Delilah, and is much like Skellington in his patience and tolerance of others. Generally shy, and prefers to hang around the less openly hostile of the group. Thinks Bryonne is very nice and likes to hang out with her, especially when she starts reciting poetry or singing.
• Soundwave from Transformers (G1) - Referred to by his full name, though some nicknames have popped up, including Sounders, SW, and Bluey. Manifested in an old radio Bryonne's father brought to the house prior to Bryonne re-watching the original Transformers movie. Upon transforming, found original massive form was unattainable due to a quirk in the Nexus and took a form just a little taller than an average human, approximately Master Chief's height. Unnerved by inability to return to full size, spent much of initial time alone and trying to reach his Cassetticons via their telepathic link, which was cut off to its barest limits due to another quirk in the Nexus. Eventually relented to Bryonne's attempts to comfort him, and has since used his time in the Nexus to experiment with the benefits of a smaller frame. Found a companion in Kroenen, and enjoys helping the clockwork man with his mechanical projects. Sees Bryonne as useful, if a little annoying due to her fascination with him.
• Darkrai from Pokemon - Often referred to as Rai or Rai-rai, sometimes Dee, though mostly just his full name. Manifested on a stormy day when Bryonne was returning from school and had Pokémon on the brain, emerged from her shadow upon entering the house. Was badly injured, and spent his first week in the house bedridden. Bryonne stuck by him, fussing and fretting and continually turning to Kroenen for help, since the German was the closest thing to a medical professional resident in the house. Discovered his aura didn't cause nightmares while in the Nexus, allowed himself to indulge in the comfort of a friend he knew he wouldn't cause accidental harm. Tends to hang around Skellington and Bryonne, but made an interesting acquaintance in Dororo upon learning of the alien frog's own unfortunate past. Thinks Bryonne is a very good person, and has a little bit of a crush due to her caring for him.
• Zim from Invader Zim - Referred to most commonly as Z, Zim, Zimmy, though other nicks have cropped up. Appeared in bedroom while Bryonne was asleep, fell from ceiling on top of her. Was knocked unconscious when Bryonne panicked and attacked out of self-defense. Woke up wrapped up in a blanket on the couch, surrounded by a collection of very odd people without his human disguise. He immediately went on the defensive, and would have attacked if not for the appearance of the Doctor in the TARDIS, who recognized his species and greeted him in his native language (Irken). Upon having the situation explained, took great interest in the concept and got into a long discussion with the Doctor and generally made himself at home. Pops back and forth to visit whenever he's feeling stressed, since a quirk in the nexus allows him to be immune to his allergies to human food and drink (has become a great fan of hot chocolate and tea, as well as ScavananNut sandwiches). Became a permanent resident upon discovering his mission was a fake, exiled from his home with no one to turn to but the Nexus and his enemies. Tends to hang around the Doctor whenever he's around, and otherwise mingles with the other alien species, though after his exile tends to cling to Bryonne (and similarly sympathetic denizens) a lot. Finds Bryonne a comforting, non-threatening presence, and an intelligent person with a great imagination, despite her human origins. After exile, thinks of her more as a mother/older sibling figure than anything else.
• 6 from 9 (the movie) - Most common nicknames are simply saying Six in different languages. Appeared in Bryonne's backpack when coming home from classes, and wasn't discovered until the walk home, when he started having a vision and was thrown into a panic attack. Bryonne did her best to calm him down, and got a few good scratches for her efforts, but it worked in the end. He was very clingy the first few days, terrified of his new surroundings and the strange people that populated the place, often hiding in Bryonne's clothing. He eventually opened up once he got access to art supplies, and made good friends out of pretty much everyone he met, even Pyramid Head. He's still relatively clingy, but he doesn't mind being handed around as much as he used to, and he's absolutely enthralled by Rorschach's ever-changing mask. Thinks Bryonne is very nice, and enjoys working on art projects with her and anyone else who wants to participate.
• Yautja from AVP - Actual name in unpronounceable, so Bryonne named him Max and has generated several nicknames including Preddy, Muscles, and Dreds. Appeared in green belt outside Nexus while Bryonne was walking home from school, ended up stalking her through the trees to her house because she was the only living thing out and about besides him (plus the Nexus draw). Eventually revealed himself after spying on the house for about a week and observing the odd mix of creatures that dwelled there. Bryonne was beyond ecstatic upon meeting him, so much so she had to lock herself in her room and have a fangirl freak out before she could even speak properly. Acts more like a stray cat than anything else, popping in occasionally for food and company, more often for company since he's an expert hunter. Found an unexpected friend in Master Chief, who was the only one besides Bryonne who didn't react to his curious facial structure, having dealt with Elites for the majority of his military career. Likes to make things, and often carves sculptures and jewelry from bones he's collected from his kills. Thinks Bryonne is odd, but tolerable, and would make a good warrior with some training.
• Lord Richard Ashendale from LFG Comic - Referred to as Richard, Ricky, and occasionally Dick as a joke. Wandered in through the patch of corn Bryonne and her family were growing in their garden, and would have likely torched everything if not for the prompt intervention of the Nexus, which limits his magical combat abilities to non-threatening levels. First met Pyramid Head, and got into a long conversation on the subject of performing various types bodily harm on other living beings before Bryonne wandered in and introduced herself. Doesn't visit too often, but when he does he generally hangs around with Kroenen and PH, though his interesting sense of humor has made him a great friend of Zim and Beetlejuice. Thinks Bryonne is a pleasant girl who would do well in the evil hierarchy with a little training, but knows her more goodly influences wouldn't approve of his meddling.
• Heatblast from Ben 10 - Real name unpronounceable, Bryonne named Pyrrhus (Greek: flame-colored, red). Referred to as Pyro, Flame-Head/Butt/Brain, Hothead among others. Oddly enough, manifested in the middle of winter while Bryonne was waiting for the school bus and wishing she had something/one to keep her warm. Became ill upon extended contact with snow, and had to be carried back to the house by PH (supernatural resistance to heat). Nexus limiters allow him to interact normally with his environment, and his flame-throwing powers are nulled much like Richard's magical abilities. Has a relatively short attention span, and acts a lot like a young teen, but has an intelligent mind and is an avid sports fan. Upon being introduced, took an immediate liking to Bryonne, since she can be just as hyper-active as he can, and sees her at the sibling he never had. Takes great joy in artistic expression, and is particularly adept at sculpting as well as music, which makes him good friends with 6. Enjoys in depth discussions on various subjects, and prefers to talk with Bryonne, 6, and Zim, since they're the ones he can most easily relate to. Has also struck up a rather curious friendship with Grievous, and likes to spar with the cyborg whenever he gets the chance.
• Dororo Heicho from Keroro Gunso - Referred to as Dororo, Sensei, Azure (and other references to color). Manifested while Bryonne was practicing for her Muai-Thai class (Sun Salutation), and had a bit of a panic attack upon realizing he was in an unfamiliar Penopoken dwelling without his allies. Bryonne managed to calm him down with help from Skellington, and introduced herself and the other residents over tea. Greatly enjoys Bryonne's company, as she is quite happy to sit and listen to him when no one else will, and has taken it upon himself to teach her some of the more basic ninja arts. Joins her in practicing her Sun Salutation every morning, and tends to linger about her, especially when he's feeling lonely. Has made great friends with Darkrai, Alphonse and Skellington, as well as becoming acquainted with Kroenen and Soundwave, but finds the most enjoyment out of lingering alongside Bryonne and 6.
• General Grievous from Star Wars - Referred to as Grievous, General, Metal-Ass/Head, GiGi. Manifested in Bryonne's closet while she was in the shower reciting her favorite lines from him. Almost immediately got in a fight with pretty much everybody except the more non-violent residents (Spicer, Skellington, Sparrow, The Doctor, Alphonse, Dororo, etc), and ended up battling the whole group in hand-to-hand combat since his lightsabers wouldn't work (Nexus intervention). Fight ended when Master Chief and Pyramid Head teamed up with the Venom symbiote, tackling Grievous to the ground just as Bryonne got out of her shower. Upon seeing the cyborg struggling underneath the combined weight of a futuristic armored super-soldier and a super-natural demi-god of judgment as well as being bound in place by an alien symbiote, immediately came to his rescue, screaming and yelling at the top of her lungs to clear the area. Once everybody had backed off, she turned to help the battered Droid General to his feet, only to find him stomping off down the hallway towards her room. He hid out in her closet for almost a week, thinking if he stayed long enough he'd be able to go back, ignoring everyone and everything around him, until approached by Alphonse, who merely sat with him until Grievous asked him what the hell he was doing. Bryonne found them later, conversing comfortably despite sitting on the floor in her closet surrounded by shoes. Grievous hung around Al a lot at first, observing the other residents, until he was approached by Bryonne again, who was with Master Chief at the time and made the Spartan apologize for his actions before properly introducing herself. Since then, Grievous has come to think of Bryonne as something of a fellow warrior, or at least a warrior in training, and treats her with a certain measure of respect, and does his best to make a good example of himself. He's even offered to train her, but so far, Bryonne hasn't taken him up on it since she's been working with Dororo.
• Bouncer Big Daddy from BioShock - Real name not available, Bryonne named Gabriel (Bibical: strong man of God). Referred to as Gabby, Gabs, G-Man, Big Daddy, Daddy-O, Mr. Bubbles or Mr. B (rarely). Manifested from a particularly terrifying nightmare when Bryonne's father was away from home, thus causing her imagination to lock onto the next best thing. Immediately reacted to Bryonne's stressed state, went into defend-and-comfort mode, completely disregarding everything else to see to her well-being. She ended up falling asleep in his arms that first night, and he promptly labeled her as a Little Sister in his mind, despite her age and lack of ADAM altered body chemistry. Would not allow ANYONE near her, PERIOD, which put him in Rorschach's black book from the get go, until she woke up and realized what was going on, forcing the Big Daddy to recognize the other denizens as non-threatening. Followed her around constantly for the first few weeks, and eventually started to get used to the other residents, though still wary. Finally started to make friends when Bryonne got fed up with him following her around and told him to go bug someone else for a while, which led him to wander aimlessly around the house until he stumbled in on Kroenen and Soundwave playing chess. After watching them play for some hours, started pointing out moves and strategies, proving that beneath the conditioning and genetic manipulation he had a very sharp mind. Found a very close companion in Soundwave due to mutual protective motive regarding their respective charges (and Soundwave's telepathic ability allowing him to be understood), and eventually started to connect with the other denizens of the Nexus. Upon meeting PH, was initially very wary and uneasy around the eerie monster, but warmed up to him after getting his help breaking up a fight between Master Chief and Soundwave. Generally thinks of Bryonne as his Little Sister, and doesn't like to leave her alone for long periods of time, but trusts the other denizens of the house enough to allow her to be cared for by them. Guards her room at night.
• Jack Spicer from Xiaolin Showdown - Referred to as Jack, Jackie, Jack-Man, Robo-Boy, Spicer. Appeared on house grounds by falling from the sky into the garden due to his heli-pack malfunctioning. At the time, the two closest denizens were Pyramid Head and Richard, who scared the ever-loving shite out of Jack upon investigating the crash site. Became doubly terrified upon finding himself unable to call up his miniature army of Jack-Bots to protect himself, and would have likely fled if not for the appearance of Skellington and Alphonse. Upon seeing the skeleton, passed out from sheer terror and was carried into the house by Al. Woke up on the couch with Bryonne splinting his sprained wrist with MasterCheif's help. Immediately had a panic attack, only soothed when Soundwave came into the picture and used his telepathy to calm the teen. Bryonne introduced herself and the other denizens of the house, and promptly put herself in his good graces upon offering hot cocoa and cookies. Took the longest to adjust to the Nexus, since the appearance of the more visually unique residents sent into to fits of panic that often ended up with him hiding in the oddest places (including the pantry and on top of the refrigerator). Eventually opened up upon discovering Kroenen's workshop, and fell to tinkering with the German's clockwork inventions until Kroenen's return, whereupon he made a complete fool out of himself apologizing for his presence and promptly fled the area. Kroenen eventually caught up with him again, and commended his spectacular workmanship with a thence frustrating project the German had been working on for some time. Making friends with Kroenen led to interacting with Soundwave, and the trio spent longs hours poring over blueprints and helping each other with their individual projects. He also ended up making friends with 6 when the stitchpunk injured himself falling off the dining table and Spicer was able to fix him up good as new. He and the Doctor made friends right off the bat when the Doctor commented on one of his inventions. Generally sees Bryonne as a good friend/maternal figure due to her carefree nature and her fretting over him whenever he gets himself injured due to a moment of clumsiness. Most often found hanging around Kroenen and Soundwave, though he's also managed to get himself acquainted with MasterChief by questioning the super-soldier about his battle armor.
• Beetlejuice from Beetlejuice - Referred to as BJ, Beej, also B-Man and Stripes, only called by his full name when being summoned or in big trouble. Arrived on Halloween amidst a group of Trick-or-Treaters he scared away as a prank, not realizing he wasn't in his own universe. Turned around expecting Lydia and found Bryonne staring at him over the glasses of her MIB Agent costume. Immediately, he tried to cover for himself and attempted escape, only to be promptly grabbed by the girl and pulled inside to receive a giant hug and an ecstatic fan-girly squeal. Shortly after this, he was introduced to the various strange inhabitants of the house by Skellington, and immediately struck up a conversation with Sparrow, sharing lude jokes and commenting on the other denizens. Eventually met and befriended Pyramid Head over beer. Thinks Bryonne is an okay kid, with one hell of a great sense of humor and a crazy fun imagination to boot. Basically treats her like he does Lids, but just friends (no romantic undertone).
• Sniper from Team Fortress 2 - Real name is Flynn Bruce Ackerman, referred to as Snipes, Sniper, Aussie-boy, and Flynn on an occasion (Bruce when teasing). Appeared in Bryonne's bathroom just as Bryonne was getting ready to take a shower after getting backstabbed by the enemy Spy. Severely disoriented, the Australian allowed Bryonne to put his introduction to the situation in the capable hands of Rorschach, with a little help from the Doctor, while she took her shower. At first thought he'd died for real and gotten stuck in Purgatory, but realized the people hanging around were far too strange and having too much fun to be stuck in limbo, so suspended judgment until he got the full story from all angles. Made quick friends with pretty much everyone due to his laid-back personality, but especially clicked with Master Chief due to military/professional career. Also finds Max an alright bloke (mutual hunter), and is always interested in Kroenen's latest inventions. Upon being properly introduced to Bryonne, took an immediate liking to her, seeing her as a bright and lively young woman with a good head on her shoulders despite her hyperactive personality. Treats his visits to and from the Nexus as miniature vacations in between battles, as he appears generally between death and Respawn for some odd reason. Is the first and (so far) only muse ever to be able to bring along fellows from his universe, most commonly showing up with Medic and/or Spy. It's speculated this is due to the curious way he is able to access the Nexus (others generally access in times of extreme duress or sheer will power, in BJ's case the name recitation).
• (latest) Conrad Achenleck from Hanna Is Not A Boy's Name - Most often referred to as Connie, Bat-Boy, Vampy and Mr. Mono-Fang (jokingly). Arrived in universe upon getting lost on his way over to Doc Worth's and ended up stranded at the end of Bryonne's block just as the sun was coming up. Rorschach was the one to find him, having gone out for an early morning walk and recognized him from reading the webcomic over Bryonne's shoulder. With nowhere else to go and the sun coming up far too quickly, Conrad had no choice but to follow Rory back to the house. Nearly panicked upon being confronted with the oddity of the Nexus residents, mainly because the first denizens he met upon entering were PH and Gabby, who were watching Sweeney Todd in the living room while waiting for Bryonne to wake up. Properly panicked upon meeting Skellington, instinctively turned into his bat form and hid in the dining room chandelier. Would have likely stayed there all day if not for Rory going through the trouble of waking Bryonne and briefing her on the situation, to which she responded by getting MasterChief's help to look into the chandelier. Bryonne managed to talk down the panicked vampire, and finally gathered up his bat form and allowed him to hide in her hair while he got used to the general atmosphere of the Nexus. Eventually was properly introduced to the rest of the residents, and oddly enough hit it off with Beetlejuice, finding an entity who could relate to his undead status through personal experience. Also became well acquainted with 6 through their mutual enjoyment of artistic expression, and likes to watch the inventing trio when they're working, though he finds himself extremely unnerved by all three of them (well, Soundwave and Kroenen, finds Jack annoying). He's also found an interesting acquaintance in Flynn, who sympathizes with his predicament ad has taken it upon himself to teach the "lame-pire" how to hunt properly (with some help from Max). Thankfully, the Nexus has lifted several of the more debilitating parameters of him vampirism, allowing him to walk about freely during the day without fear of harm and extending his dietary limits, though he still heavily relies on blood for sustenance. Actually somewhat enjoys Bryonne's company, though her hyperactive tendencies remind him a lot of Hanna. Her sharp mind and logical thought process as well as her naturally empathic nature greatly aide in his tolerance of her, and he also enjoys watching her draw (also isn't afraid to help her with poses or anatomy, so long as no one else is watching).
Meet my Muses!
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• Rorschach/Walter Kovacs from Watchmen - Referred to as Rory, Ink-Face and Walter, among other similar nicknames (Ginger, Freckles, etc). The first to appear, actually was thrown into nexus junction via Bryonne's shower (while she was in it), which provided a rather awkward relationship at first. Is EXTREMELY protective of Bryonne, rarely far from her unless asked. Generally at least semi-hostile at all times, only truly relaxes when alone with Bryonne. Finds Bryonne extremely confusing at times, but likes her well enough to care for her well-being, and oft times treats her like a younger sibling.
• Master Chief Spartan John-117 from the Halo trilogy - Often referred to as MC, Chief, and John. Randomly appeared in living room while Bryonne was over at a friend's house playing the Halo video game. While at first had no idea what to do with himself outside of the Human-Covenant War, he's come to see his visits to the Nexus as mini vacations where he gets to sleep in (a whole ten minutes, HA) and enjoy homemade cooking. Likes Bryonne, reminds him of his fellow Spartan Kelly, but still is a bit wary of everyone else. Thinks PH is a dick, but finds him a good drinking buddy in a pinch.
• Pyramid Head from Silent Hill - Also referred to as PH, Py, and Pyra (as well as Xuey, referring to Red God Xuchilbara, and Scarlet as a joke). Manifested during particularly vivid nightmare featuring him, startled by shift in surroundings ended up frightening Bryonne even more on accident and got in a fight with Rory which was broken up by Bryonne when she came to her senses. Though quiet and reserved most of the time, is more often than not at the whim of his instincts and raging libido. Bryonne has managed to tame him somewhat, so he's alright to hang around, but still has a tendency to randomly hump things, more often when he's just woken up or inebriated. Has a very twisted sense of humor. Thinks Bryonne is pretty OK, for a human, and greatly enjoys her cooking.
• Karl Ruprect Kroenen from Hellboy (the movie) - Generally referred to as Karl, Kroenen (Doc or Dr. K by Jack Spicer). Randomly appeared in laundry room after a long week of reading Hellboy fanfiction. Tends to spend the majority of his time reading or working on various small mechanical projects, and generally avoids contact with the other denizens unless totally necessary. Enjoys the fact that Bryonne finds his distorted German accent 'cool' and his mutilated face 'fascinating' (rather than receiving the usual disgusted reaction), and thus tolerates her presence far more willingly than the presence of most of the other houseguests.
• Jack Skellington the Pumpkin King from The Nightmare Before Christmas - Generally referred to as Jack or King, but also called Bone-Daddy on an occasion. Manifested during a nightmare, not unlike PH, but differed in the fact that he did his best to comfort the girl despite his own confusion. Kind and benevolent, is very much the gentle giant and is regarded as an older brother figure by Bryonne. Tries to see the best in everyone, and is very patient. Thinks Bryonne is a wonderful girl, and enjoys helping her introduce the new additions as well as providing her with a beta for her writing.
• Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean - Usually referred to as either Captain Jack or Captain Sparrow, though sometimes just Sparrow or Captain. Appeared on Halloween, passed out on porch and went unnoticed until decorations were being put away. Thinks majority of Nexus is a drunken hallucination, and thinks Bryonne is a 'darling', though she continually and adamantly turns down his persistent advances.
• The Doctor (Tenth incarnation) from Doctor Who - Generally referred to as Doctor, Ten, Tenny, or David (in reference to his actor in the series). Appeared in Bryonne's bedroom while she was watching a Doctor Who marathon. Had a bit of a panic attack at first, thinking the paradoxal enigma would cause the universe to collapse until he figured out that the nexus had naturally occurred and the universe was just fine and dandy. Pops in now and again for a spot of tea and conversation, enjoys Bryonne's company as she generally understands what he's going on about even if he gets technical and excited (or starts reminiscing). Thinks she a "brilliant" young girl, and sometimes wonders if he should have her come along with him once in a while before remembering the fact that her presence is what keeps the Nexus stable.
• Venom symbiote from Spider-Man - Manifested during Spring Cleaning, black stain behind refrigerator that refused to be removed until Bryonne tried to use her nails to pick it off. Had been injured by heat generated by fridge motor, and clung to Bryonne in a bracelet form until healed. Once healed, attempted to bond, but was blocked by Pyramid Head (being a supernatural entity of vast power, he's capable of various feats - epic growling) and removed. Through trial and error, was able to construct a physical form of his own. Was resentful of PH for the longest time because of his being blocked from bonding, but eventually got past it and the two share a grudging friendship. Is rather clingy, preferring to be around people, preferably Bryonne since she generally tolerates his presence. Tends to refrain from a physical form, preferring to pretend to be various pieces of jewelry so he can hang around Bryonne more. Thinks Bryonne would make a fantastic host, but refrains from bonding due to general politeness and standing threat from PH.
• Alphonse Elric from FullMetal Alchemist - Referred to as Al, Aru, or sometimes Alu. Appeared in garage during a period of FMA obsession, was almost crushed under boxes. Immediately took a shine to the pets of the house, especially the youngest cat Delilah, and is much like Skellington in his patience and tolerance of others. Generally shy, and prefers to hang around the less openly hostile of the group. Thinks Bryonne is very nice and likes to hang out with her, especially when she starts reciting poetry or singing.
• Soundwave from Transformers (G1) - Referred to by his full name, though some nicknames have popped up, including Sounders, SW, and Bluey. Manifested in an old radio Bryonne's father brought to the house prior to Bryonne re-watching the original Transformers movie. Upon transforming, found original massive form was unattainable due to a quirk in the Nexus and took a form just a little taller than an average human, approximately Master Chief's height. Unnerved by inability to return to full size, spent much of initial time alone and trying to reach his Cassetticons via their telepathic link, which was cut off to its barest limits due to another quirk in the Nexus. Eventually relented to Bryonne's attempts to comfort him, and has since used his time in the Nexus to experiment with the benefits of a smaller frame. Found a companion in Kroenen, and enjoys helping the clockwork man with his mechanical projects. Sees Bryonne as useful, if a little annoying due to her fascination with him.
• Darkrai from Pokemon - Often referred to as Rai or Rai-rai, sometimes Dee, though mostly just his full name. Manifested on a stormy day when Bryonne was returning from school and had Pokémon on the brain, emerged from her shadow upon entering the house. Was badly injured, and spent his first week in the house bedridden. Bryonne stuck by him, fussing and fretting and continually turning to Kroenen for help, since the German was the closest thing to a medical professional resident in the house. Discovered his aura didn't cause nightmares while in the Nexus, allowed himself to indulge in the comfort of a friend he knew he wouldn't cause accidental harm. Tends to hang around Skellington and Bryonne, but made an interesting acquaintance in Dororo upon learning of the alien frog's own unfortunate past. Thinks Bryonne is a very good person, and has a little bit of a crush due to her caring for him.
• Zim from Invader Zim - Referred to most commonly as Z, Zim, Zimmy, though other nicks have cropped up. Appeared in bedroom while Bryonne was asleep, fell from ceiling on top of her. Was knocked unconscious when Bryonne panicked and attacked out of self-defense. Woke up wrapped up in a blanket on the couch, surrounded by a collection of very odd people without his human disguise. He immediately went on the defensive, and would have attacked if not for the appearance of the Doctor in the TARDIS, who recognized his species and greeted him in his native language (Irken). Upon having the situation explained, took great interest in the concept and got into a long discussion with the Doctor and generally made himself at home. Pops back and forth to visit whenever he's feeling stressed, since a quirk in the nexus allows him to be immune to his allergies to human food and drink (has become a great fan of hot chocolate and tea, as well as ScavananNut sandwiches). Became a permanent resident upon discovering his mission was a fake, exiled from his home with no one to turn to but the Nexus and his enemies. Tends to hang around the Doctor whenever he's around, and otherwise mingles with the other alien species, though after his exile tends to cling to Bryonne (and similarly sympathetic denizens) a lot. Finds Bryonne a comforting, non-threatening presence, and an intelligent person with a great imagination, despite her human origins. After exile, thinks of her more as a mother/older sibling figure than anything else.
• 6 from 9 (the movie) - Most common nicknames are simply saying Six in different languages. Appeared in Bryonne's backpack when coming home from classes, and wasn't discovered until the walk home, when he started having a vision and was thrown into a panic attack. Bryonne did her best to calm him down, and got a few good scratches for her efforts, but it worked in the end. He was very clingy the first few days, terrified of his new surroundings and the strange people that populated the place, often hiding in Bryonne's clothing. He eventually opened up once he got access to art supplies, and made good friends out of pretty much everyone he met, even Pyramid Head. He's still relatively clingy, but he doesn't mind being handed around as much as he used to, and he's absolutely enthralled by Rorschach's ever-changing mask. Thinks Bryonne is very nice, and enjoys working on art projects with her and anyone else who wants to participate.
• Yautja from AVP - Actual name in unpronounceable, so Bryonne named him Max and has generated several nicknames including Preddy, Muscles, and Dreds. Appeared in green belt outside Nexus while Bryonne was walking home from school, ended up stalking her through the trees to her house because she was the only living thing out and about besides him (plus the Nexus draw). Eventually revealed himself after spying on the house for about a week and observing the odd mix of creatures that dwelled there. Bryonne was beyond ecstatic upon meeting him, so much so she had to lock herself in her room and have a fangirl freak out before she could even speak properly. Acts more like a stray cat than anything else, popping in occasionally for food and company, more often for company since he's an expert hunter. Found an unexpected friend in Master Chief, who was the only one besides Bryonne who didn't react to his curious facial structure, having dealt with Elites for the majority of his military career. Likes to make things, and often carves sculptures and jewelry from bones he's collected from his kills. Thinks Bryonne is odd, but tolerable, and would make a good warrior with some training.
• Lord Richard Ashendale from LFG Comic - Referred to as Richard, Ricky, and occasionally Dick as a joke. Wandered in through the patch of corn Bryonne and her family were growing in their garden, and would have likely torched everything if not for the prompt intervention of the Nexus, which limits his magical combat abilities to non-threatening levels. First met Pyramid Head, and got into a long conversation on the subject of performing various types bodily harm on other living beings before Bryonne wandered in and introduced herself. Doesn't visit too often, but when he does he generally hangs around with Kroenen and PH, though his interesting sense of humor has made him a great friend of Zim and Beetlejuice. Thinks Bryonne is a pleasant girl who would do well in the evil hierarchy with a little training, but knows her more goodly influences wouldn't approve of his meddling.
• Heatblast from Ben 10 - Real name unpronounceable, Bryonne named Pyrrhus (Greek: flame-colored, red). Referred to as Pyro, Flame-Head/Butt/Brain, Hothead among others. Oddly enough, manifested in the middle of winter while Bryonne was waiting for the school bus and wishing she had something/one to keep her warm. Became ill upon extended contact with snow, and had to be carried back to the house by PH (supernatural resistance to heat). Nexus limiters allow him to interact normally with his environment, and his flame-throwing powers are nulled much like Richard's magical abilities. Has a relatively short attention span, and acts a lot like a young teen, but has an intelligent mind and is an avid sports fan. Upon being introduced, took an immediate liking to Bryonne, since she can be just as hyper-active as he can, and sees her at the sibling he never had. Takes great joy in artistic expression, and is particularly adept at sculpting as well as music, which makes him good friends with 6. Enjoys in depth discussions on various subjects, and prefers to talk with Bryonne, 6, and Zim, since they're the ones he can most easily relate to. Has also struck up a rather curious friendship with Grievous, and likes to spar with the cyborg whenever he gets the chance.
• Dororo Heicho from Keroro Gunso - Referred to as Dororo, Sensei, Azure (and other references to color). Manifested while Bryonne was practicing for her Muai-Thai class (Sun Salutation), and had a bit of a panic attack upon realizing he was in an unfamiliar Penopoken dwelling without his allies. Bryonne managed to calm him down with help from Skellington, and introduced herself and the other residents over tea. Greatly enjoys Bryonne's company, as she is quite happy to sit and listen to him when no one else will, and has taken it upon himself to teach her some of the more basic ninja arts. Joins her in practicing her Sun Salutation every morning, and tends to linger about her, especially when he's feeling lonely. Has made great friends with Darkrai, Alphonse and Skellington, as well as becoming acquainted with Kroenen and Soundwave, but finds the most enjoyment out of lingering alongside Bryonne and 6.
• General Grievous from Star Wars - Referred to as Grievous, General, Metal-Ass/Head, GiGi. Manifested in Bryonne's closet while she was in the shower reciting her favorite lines from him. Almost immediately got in a fight with pretty much everybody except the more non-violent residents (Spicer, Skellington, Sparrow, The Doctor, Alphonse, Dororo, etc), and ended up battling the whole group in hand-to-hand combat since his lightsabers wouldn't work (Nexus intervention). Fight ended when Master Chief and Pyramid Head teamed up with the Venom symbiote, tackling Grievous to the ground just as Bryonne got out of her shower. Upon seeing the cyborg struggling underneath the combined weight of a futuristic armored super-soldier and a super-natural demi-god of judgment as well as being bound in place by an alien symbiote, immediately came to his rescue, screaming and yelling at the top of her lungs to clear the area. Once everybody had backed off, she turned to help the battered Droid General to his feet, only to find him stomping off down the hallway towards her room. He hid out in her closet for almost a week, thinking if he stayed long enough he'd be able to go back, ignoring everyone and everything around him, until approached by Alphonse, who merely sat with him until Grievous asked him what the hell he was doing. Bryonne found them later, conversing comfortably despite sitting on the floor in her closet surrounded by shoes. Grievous hung around Al a lot at first, observing the other residents, until he was approached by Bryonne again, who was with Master Chief at the time and made the Spartan apologize for his actions before properly introducing herself. Since then, Grievous has come to think of Bryonne as something of a fellow warrior, or at least a warrior in training, and treats her with a certain measure of respect, and does his best to make a good example of himself. He's even offered to train her, but so far, Bryonne hasn't taken him up on it since she's been working with Dororo.
• Bouncer Big Daddy from BioShock - Real name not available, Bryonne named Gabriel (Bibical: strong man of God). Referred to as Gabby, Gabs, G-Man, Big Daddy, Daddy-O, Mr. Bubbles or Mr. B (rarely). Manifested from a particularly terrifying nightmare when Bryonne's father was away from home, thus causing her imagination to lock onto the next best thing. Immediately reacted to Bryonne's stressed state, went into defend-and-comfort mode, completely disregarding everything else to see to her well-being. She ended up falling asleep in his arms that first night, and he promptly labeled her as a Little Sister in his mind, despite her age and lack of ADAM altered body chemistry. Would not allow ANYONE near her, PERIOD, which put him in Rorschach's black book from the get go, until she woke up and realized what was going on, forcing the Big Daddy to recognize the other denizens as non-threatening. Followed her around constantly for the first few weeks, and eventually started to get used to the other residents, though still wary. Finally started to make friends when Bryonne got fed up with him following her around and told him to go bug someone else for a while, which led him to wander aimlessly around the house until he stumbled in on Kroenen and Soundwave playing chess. After watching them play for some hours, started pointing out moves and strategies, proving that beneath the conditioning and genetic manipulation he had a very sharp mind. Found a very close companion in Soundwave due to mutual protective motive regarding their respective charges (and Soundwave's telepathic ability allowing him to be understood), and eventually started to connect with the other denizens of the Nexus. Upon meeting PH, was initially very wary and uneasy around the eerie monster, but warmed up to him after getting his help breaking up a fight between Master Chief and Soundwave. Generally thinks of Bryonne as his Little Sister, and doesn't like to leave her alone for long periods of time, but trusts the other denizens of the house enough to allow her to be cared for by them. Guards her room at night.
• Jack Spicer from Xiaolin Showdown - Referred to as Jack, Jackie, Jack-Man, Robo-Boy, Spicer. Appeared on house grounds by falling from the sky into the garden due to his heli-pack malfunctioning. At the time, the two closest denizens were Pyramid Head and Richard, who scared the ever-loving shite out of Jack upon investigating the crash site. Became doubly terrified upon finding himself unable to call up his miniature army of Jack-Bots to protect himself, and would have likely fled if not for the appearance of Skellington and Alphonse. Upon seeing the skeleton, passed out from sheer terror and was carried into the house by Al. Woke up on the couch with Bryonne splinting his sprained wrist with MasterCheif's help. Immediately had a panic attack, only soothed when Soundwave came into the picture and used his telepathy to calm the teen. Bryonne introduced herself and the other denizens of the house, and promptly put herself in his good graces upon offering hot cocoa and cookies. Took the longest to adjust to the Nexus, since the appearance of the more visually unique residents sent into to fits of panic that often ended up with him hiding in the oddest places (including the pantry and on top of the refrigerator). Eventually opened up upon discovering Kroenen's workshop, and fell to tinkering with the German's clockwork inventions until Kroenen's return, whereupon he made a complete fool out of himself apologizing for his presence and promptly fled the area. Kroenen eventually caught up with him again, and commended his spectacular workmanship with a thence frustrating project the German had been working on for some time. Making friends with Kroenen led to interacting with Soundwave, and the trio spent longs hours poring over blueprints and helping each other with their individual projects. He also ended up making friends with 6 when the stitchpunk injured himself falling off the dining table and Spicer was able to fix him up good as new. He and the Doctor made friends right off the bat when the Doctor commented on one of his inventions. Generally sees Bryonne as a good friend/maternal figure due to her carefree nature and her fretting over him whenever he gets himself injured due to a moment of clumsiness. Most often found hanging around Kroenen and Soundwave, though he's also managed to get himself acquainted with MasterChief by questioning the super-soldier about his battle armor.
• Beetlejuice from Beetlejuice - Referred to as BJ, Beej, also B-Man and Stripes, only called by his full name when being summoned or in big trouble. Arrived on Halloween amidst a group of Trick-or-Treaters he scared away as a prank, not realizing he wasn't in his own universe. Turned around expecting Lydia and found Bryonne staring at him over the glasses of her MIB Agent costume. Immediately, he tried to cover for himself and attempted escape, only to be promptly grabbed by the girl and pulled inside to receive a giant hug and an ecstatic fan-girly squeal. Shortly after this, he was introduced to the various strange inhabitants of the house by Skellington, and immediately struck up a conversation with Sparrow, sharing lude jokes and commenting on the other denizens. Eventually met and befriended Pyramid Head over beer. Thinks Bryonne is an okay kid, with one hell of a great sense of humor and a crazy fun imagination to boot. Basically treats her like he does Lids, but just friends (no romantic undertone).
• Sniper from Team Fortress 2 - Real name is Flynn Bruce Ackerman, referred to as Snipes, Sniper, Aussie-boy, and Flynn on an occasion (Bruce when teasing). Appeared in Bryonne's bathroom just as Bryonne was getting ready to take a shower after getting backstabbed by the enemy Spy. Severely disoriented, the Australian allowed Bryonne to put his introduction to the situation in the capable hands of Rorschach, with a little help from the Doctor, while she took her shower. At first thought he'd died for real and gotten stuck in Purgatory, but realized the people hanging around were far too strange and having too much fun to be stuck in limbo, so suspended judgment until he got the full story from all angles. Made quick friends with pretty much everyone due to his laid-back personality, but especially clicked with Master Chief due to military/professional career. Also finds Max an alright bloke (mutual hunter), and is always interested in Kroenen's latest inventions. Upon being properly introduced to Bryonne, took an immediate liking to her, seeing her as a bright and lively young woman with a good head on her shoulders despite her hyperactive personality. Treats his visits to and from the Nexus as miniature vacations in between battles, as he appears generally between death and Respawn for some odd reason. Is the first and (so far) only muse ever to be able to bring along fellows from his universe, most commonly showing up with Medic and/or Spy. It's speculated this is due to the curious way he is able to access the Nexus (others generally access in times of extreme duress or sheer will power, in BJ's case the name recitation).
• (latest) Conrad Achenleck from Hanna Is Not A Boy's Name - Most often referred to as Connie, Bat-Boy, Vampy and Mr. Mono-Fang (jokingly). Arrived in universe upon getting lost on his way over to Doc Worth's and ended up stranded at the end of Bryonne's block just as the sun was coming up. Rorschach was the one to find him, having gone out for an early morning walk and recognized him from reading the webcomic over Bryonne's shoulder. With nowhere else to go and the sun coming up far too quickly, Conrad had no choice but to follow Rory back to the house. Nearly panicked upon being confronted with the oddity of the Nexus residents, mainly because the first denizens he met upon entering were PH and Gabby, who were watching Sweeney Todd in the living room while waiting for Bryonne to wake up. Properly panicked upon meeting Skellington, instinctively turned into his bat form and hid in the dining room chandelier. Would have likely stayed there all day if not for Rory going through the trouble of waking Bryonne and briefing her on the situation, to which she responded by getting MasterChief's help to look into the chandelier. Bryonne managed to talk down the panicked vampire, and finally gathered up his bat form and allowed him to hide in her hair while he got used to the general atmosphere of the Nexus. Eventually was properly introduced to the rest of the residents, and oddly enough hit it off with Beetlejuice, finding an entity who could relate to his undead status through personal experience. Also became well acquainted with 6 through their mutual enjoyment of artistic expression, and likes to watch the inventing trio when they're working, though he finds himself extremely unnerved by all three of them (well, Soundwave and Kroenen, finds Jack annoying). He's also found an interesting acquaintance in Flynn, who sympathizes with his predicament ad has taken it upon himself to teach the "lame-pire" how to hunt properly (with some help from Max). Thankfully, the Nexus has lifted several of the more debilitating parameters of him vampirism, allowing him to walk about freely during the day without fear of harm and extending his dietary limits, though he still heavily relies on blood for sustenance. Actually somewhat enjoys Bryonne's company, though her hyperactive tendencies remind him a lot of Hanna. Her sharp mind and logical thought process as well as her naturally empathic nature greatly aide in his tolerance of her, and he also enjoys watching her draw (also isn't afraid to help her with poses or anatomy, so long as no one else is watching).
19 March 2010
26 October 2009
Guess what I just saw. Starts with 'Zombie', ends with 'Land'.
Columbus, Ohio's Zombieland Rules of Survival
1. Cardio - Zombies have a very active lifestyle. So should you.
2. Beware of Bathrooms - When you're at your most vulnerable, somehow, they can just smell it.
3. Seatbelts - It's gonna be a bumpy ride.
4. Double Tap - When you're not absolutely certain, don't skimp on the bullets.
5. Reload - Simple common sense, but often forgotten in the heat of battle.
6. Cast Iron Skillet - Zombie takes a hit from one of these, it ain't getting back up.
7. Travel Light - It's easier to run without a bunch of stuff weighing you down.
8. Get a Kick-Ass Partner -
9. Double-Knot Your Shoelaces - When you're running for your life, loose laces could mean losing it.
10. Don't Get Attached - When your loved ones are trying to eat you, it's time to be selfish.
11. Always Carry a Change of Underwear - Running from undead cannibals can quite literally scare you shitless.
12. Bounty - Lots of disgusting fluids in Zombieland.
13. Trust Your Instincts - When you're the prey, it's good to be paranoid.
14. Limber Up - Don't want to pull a muscle in the middle of a massacre.
15. Use a Bowling Ball - Nothing says massive head trauma like a bowling ball (Preferably 16 lbs, don't use the little pink one).
16. It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint. Unless it is a Sprint - Endurance over speed unless you really need it, cause zombies don't care if your winded.
17. Don't Be a Hero - Self-preservation is key, and nobody is going to be impressed by how you got yourself killed.
18. Ziplock - A good idea, and great for keeping things organized in a crisis.
19. Pack Your Stain Stick - There's lots of disgusting things out there in Zombieland.
20. Shoot First, Ask Questions Later - When the slightest movement could mean your life, it's better to safe than sorry.
21. Always Carry a Melee Weapon - As useful as a shotgun is, it still needs to be reloaded, and that takes time. Better to have a back up bat or other swingable object on hand for those close corners.
22. Avoid Strip Clubs - Just do it. Please.
23. When in Doubt, Know Your Way Out - In an uncertain world, it's always a good idea to have a back up escape plan.
24. Be Quiet - Zombies are attracted to sound, so unless you want to offer yourself up as a free buffet, better zip it.
25. Blend In - When was the last time you saw a zombie eat another zombie?
26. Go for High Ground - When was the last time you saw a zombie climb a wall?
27. Find Good Shelter - This means have a sturdy reliable place where you can rest, but that doesn't mean it has to be stationary. A big all-terrain vehicle with room for a good half-dozen has the benefit of not having to scramble if you need to leave.
28. Be Ruthless - Just cause she's your bride doesn't mean she won't eat your brains the first chance she gets.
29. Buddy System - Have someone to watch your back.
30. No Drinking - Pretty obvious, but it has to be said. No need to be stumbling around when undead cannibals are on your tail.
31. Check the Backseat - Otherwise known as "Beware Your Unlocked Car".
32. Enjoy the Little Things - Just what it says.
33. Swiss Army Knife - Use that knife for a reason.
34. God Bless Rednecks - Loud, brash, well-armed and ready to kick ass. Even dead they're useful with all the guns they've got.
35. Don't Swing Low - Zombies aren't disabled easily, so go for the kill shot first thing. And make sure to Double Tap afterwards, just to make sure.
36. Maintain Good Hygiene - When infection can cause zombification, it's always a good idea to keep it as clean as possible. Hand-sanitizer is a must.
37. Don't Trust Doors - Zombies have hands and opposable thumbs. A hastily slammed door won't do much.
38. Never Use the Same Melee Weapon Twice - See Rule #36. Plus, there's no limit to the objects you can find to kick ass and take names.
39. Use Your Peripherals - A slight motion out of the corner of your eye could be your only warning of a zombie attack.
40. Improvise - When you're caught off guard or out of ammo, the strangest things can prove useful to keeping you alive and uninfected.
41. Shoot the Little Ones - Zombies don't care about age, neither should you.
42. Non-Perishables - Fresh food expires. Canned and packaged food might not be all too healthy, but it'll keep you alive.
43. Take Advantage of Your Surroundings - Your environment can help you out just as much as your weapons and quick feet.
44. Save the Last Bullet - If you're in a no win situation and about to die, it's better to shoot yourself than to get eaten alive.
45. Shoot the Fast Ones First - Zombies don't need to be strong to bite you.
46. Explosives - Extremely helpful in a horde situation, but use sparingly to preserve ammunition.
47. Avoid Fire - Zombies don't care if they're going up in flames. Also counts for water, cause zombies can swim too.
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This list was compiled from various TV Spots, trailers, and the occasional blog. Some of these may or may not actually be canon to the film.
1. Cardio - Zombies have a very active lifestyle. So should you.
2. Beware of Bathrooms - When you're at your most vulnerable, somehow, they can just smell it.
3. Seatbelts - It's gonna be a bumpy ride.
4. Double Tap - When you're not absolutely certain, don't skimp on the bullets.
5. Reload - Simple common sense, but often forgotten in the heat of battle.
6. Cast Iron Skillet - Zombie takes a hit from one of these, it ain't getting back up.
7. Travel Light - It's easier to run without a bunch of stuff weighing you down.
8. Get a Kick-Ass Partner -
9. Double-Knot Your Shoelaces - When you're running for your life, loose laces could mean losing it.
10. Don't Get Attached - When your loved ones are trying to eat you, it's time to be selfish.
11. Always Carry a Change of Underwear - Running from undead cannibals can quite literally scare you shitless.
12. Bounty - Lots of disgusting fluids in Zombieland.
13. Trust Your Instincts - When you're the prey, it's good to be paranoid.
14. Limber Up - Don't want to pull a muscle in the middle of a massacre.
15. Use a Bowling Ball - Nothing says massive head trauma like a bowling ball (Preferably 16 lbs, don't use the little pink one).
16. It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint. Unless it is a Sprint - Endurance over speed unless you really need it, cause zombies don't care if your winded.
17. Don't Be a Hero - Self-preservation is key, and nobody is going to be impressed by how you got yourself killed.
18. Ziplock - A good idea, and great for keeping things organized in a crisis.
19. Pack Your Stain Stick - There's lots of disgusting things out there in Zombieland.
20. Shoot First, Ask Questions Later - When the slightest movement could mean your life, it's better to safe than sorry.
21. Always Carry a Melee Weapon - As useful as a shotgun is, it still needs to be reloaded, and that takes time. Better to have a back up bat or other swingable object on hand for those close corners.
22. Avoid Strip Clubs - Just do it. Please.
23. When in Doubt, Know Your Way Out - In an uncertain world, it's always a good idea to have a back up escape plan.
24. Be Quiet - Zombies are attracted to sound, so unless you want to offer yourself up as a free buffet, better zip it.
25. Blend In - When was the last time you saw a zombie eat another zombie?
26. Go for High Ground - When was the last time you saw a zombie climb a wall?
27. Find Good Shelter - This means have a sturdy reliable place where you can rest, but that doesn't mean it has to be stationary. A big all-terrain vehicle with room for a good half-dozen has the benefit of not having to scramble if you need to leave.
28. Be Ruthless - Just cause she's your bride doesn't mean she won't eat your brains the first chance she gets.
29. Buddy System - Have someone to watch your back.
30. No Drinking - Pretty obvious, but it has to be said. No need to be stumbling around when undead cannibals are on your tail.
31. Check the Backseat - Otherwise known as "Beware Your Unlocked Car".
32. Enjoy the Little Things - Just what it says.
33. Swiss Army Knife - Use that knife for a reason.
34. God Bless Rednecks - Loud, brash, well-armed and ready to kick ass. Even dead they're useful with all the guns they've got.
35. Don't Swing Low - Zombies aren't disabled easily, so go for the kill shot first thing. And make sure to Double Tap afterwards, just to make sure.
36. Maintain Good Hygiene - When infection can cause zombification, it's always a good idea to keep it as clean as possible. Hand-sanitizer is a must.
37. Don't Trust Doors - Zombies have hands and opposable thumbs. A hastily slammed door won't do much.
38. Never Use the Same Melee Weapon Twice - See Rule #36. Plus, there's no limit to the objects you can find to kick ass and take names.
39. Use Your Peripherals - A slight motion out of the corner of your eye could be your only warning of a zombie attack.
40. Improvise - When you're caught off guard or out of ammo, the strangest things can prove useful to keeping you alive and uninfected.
41. Shoot the Little Ones - Zombies don't care about age, neither should you.
42. Non-Perishables - Fresh food expires. Canned and packaged food might not be all too healthy, but it'll keep you alive.
43. Take Advantage of Your Surroundings - Your environment can help you out just as much as your weapons and quick feet.
44. Save the Last Bullet - If you're in a no win situation and about to die, it's better to shoot yourself than to get eaten alive.
45. Shoot the Fast Ones First - Zombies don't need to be strong to bite you.
46. Explosives - Extremely helpful in a horde situation, but use sparingly to preserve ammunition.
47. Avoid Fire - Zombies don't care if they're going up in flames. Also counts for water, cause zombies can swim too.
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This list was compiled from various TV Spots, trailers, and the occasional blog. Some of these may or may not actually be canon to the film.
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