Cobalt Sword

((It's time to face the facts. Things have slowed down significantly on this blog, and, frankly, I am beginning to lose interest. Most of my RP partners are on hiatuses as well, so interaction is at a minimum already.

While I will keep the account up and running, if only for nostalgia's sake, I will be moving on to a new project, which I hope you, my followers, will enjoy.

I apologize for the sudden message, and I hope to interact with you once more if I ever choose to return to this blog.

Thank you and farewell!

Sometimes I park in handicapped spaces

"And where, dare I ask, have Eldes’s scientific ventures gotten him? A grimy prison cell and a dumpster behind the seediest brothel in Pyrite.

My old college football trophies may be collecting dust in the attic, but, well, at least I have an attic, now don’t I? Yes, in fact, I have an entire estate all to myself. 

Your estate.

Because despite Eldes’s scholastic achievements, it seems that I have managed to inherit everything, and rightfully so. Do you understand, Papa? I am the head of House Verich now, and with all limitless supply of gold, my voice can move the very mountains! Ahahaha!

Oh, but do you know what the best part is? I accomplished all of this and more by playing football and doing absolutely nothing. Perhaps your parental favoritism bothered me as a young child, but I am not like the antagonists in your cheesy soap operas, Papa. 

"How many people on this Earth have been bald their entire lives?

Ardos Verich

OOC: Congratulations to lightofcrimea, the winner of my 100 follower giveaway! Feel free to request the character of your choosing in an ask or in a comment.

"Admittedly, I care little for my father. Despite the fact that we rarely speak, I do believe that Papa and I know each other well. Despite his clear denial of the situation, I say with near certainty that he knows exactly what I am.

…And so do I.

Never doubt my self-awareness. There is something inherently ‘wrong’ with me; I have known that since my youth. What utterly shocks me, however, is that nobody else seems to notice. Nobody but Papa, of course. After all these years, I’ve learned to hide it well enough to avoid detection. It leaves me to wonder, however, if everyone else is in denial as much as my poor, dear father.

Or is it possible for sheep to be so fucking stupid that they cannot notice the wolf in their midst? Ahahahaha! Oh, but what do you expect from the common masses? Mindless, slobbering drones, all of them. Now then, there may be something wrong with me, but at the very least, I know who I am! 

I am powerful, I am fearless, and I am right! Always!

No matter what I do, I know for a fact that my father will never abandon me. Why, he loves me! I attempted to murder his own grandchildren, and he still hugs me in the mornings, as if that will somehow change my mindset and turn me into a productive member of society. 

Oh, Papa, you can hold and kiss me all you like: I will never love you back.

Mm, but my dearest Eldes… Why, I would gladly suffer the sting of a thousand arrows for his sake. Shame on you for ever casting doubt upon the sincerity of my most tender emotions!

Eldes is a part of me, after all. He is my heart and soul, my body and mind. Why, if we weren’t brothers, I would… 

Kill him.

Ahahahaha!

As a little thank you to all of my followers, I am hosting an art giveaway! 

What You Can "Win"

 First Prize: A fully colored and shaded bust of any character of your choosing. Note, however, that I study chemistry- not art. My drawing skills are very limited, and I am not ashamed to admit that if you request a nonhuman character, you should expect something that looks similar to a flaming turd. But if you love the smell of burning feces in the morning, by all means, ask for dragons, robots, horses, or Pokemon- I'll still do it! 

Second Prize: There is no second prize. 

The Rules

One reblog and like per person; this means that you can enter twice.

You have to be following me to win. Now then, this technically means that you can follow and then immediately unfollow me after the contest, but, well, that would make you a heartless, inconsiderate twat who sucks people dry and tosses them away like garbage afterwards, now wouldn't it?

I will draw your OC, but you must provide me with adequate references. I will be the judge of what is and what isn't adequate.

Satisfaction not guaranteed- no returns or exchanges.

The contest will end on Friday, August 22nd at a time of my choosing.

[ General appearance. ]

Name: Ardos Ezekiel Verich Age: 46  Date of Birth: N/A Zodiac: Gemini Gender: Male Eye color: Yellow Hair color: Blue Height: 6'2" Scars: Everywhere, originating from multiple stab wounds, one gunshot wound, broken bones, and surgeries- the price of his high-risk lifestyle. Burns: None

[ Have you… ]

Had sex: Many Many times- rarely with the same woman. He has, however, been abstinent in recent years. Work takes up all his time. Had sex in public: Yes- a few times in a vehicle, twice on the beach, three times in school, and once in a public park. Gotten pregnant:  Kissed a boy: No, and he never won't willingly. Kissed a girl: Very few times. Although Ardos, as a young man, had sex frequently and without attention to safety, he always detested the idea of kissing. It was far too personal and held no benefits for him. Gotten tattoos: No: tattoos are for classless pigs and tramps. Gotten piercings: No: he's too good for that. Smoke or drank: Never smoked- it would detract from his physical fitness. Had a broken heart: No, but he broken just about everything else. Jaw? Check. Limbs? Check. Ribs? Nose? Clavicle? Check. Been in love: No. Needed surgery: During his teenage years, spent more time in the hospital than he did at school. Stayed up for more than 24 hours: No. 

[ Are you… ]

A virgin: He hasn't been one for thirty years. A cuddler: He hates physical contact. A kisser: No. Scared easily: Near fearless. Jealous easily: Very, especially when it comes to his brother. Trustworthy: Frequent liar. Dominant: Always. Submissive: He can play the part temporarily if it gets him what he wants, though if the charade drags on long enough, he'll snap and take it by force. In love: Never has been; never will be. Single: Eternal bachelor. In a relationship: No. Considered mean: Nobody has ever thought him kind.

[ Random questions. ]

"If I must select a favored variety, then I simply must describe to you the taste of the white tea known simply as Silver Needle: a sweet, delicate flavor with a light, lingering fruity fragrance unlike that of the many other teas that I have sampled in my lifetime. 

To be completely honest, however, I must admit that I rather enjoy most of the world’s teas. Variety is the spice of life, after all, and I never drink the same tea twice in one week. In my most humble opinion, all teas have their own charm- save for Earl Grey, of course. Even a sodding tea has a proper noble title, while I-