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βBut before revealing who made the cut... a little bit of storytelling hehe
Come read whatβs brewing inside the Faculty boardroom! ποΈβπ¨οΈβ¨
ββ οΈ ANOMALY DETECTED β RESTRICTED ACCESS
βThe flickering glow of the monitors flooded the boardroom, casting bluish flashes over the faces of the Faculty. Suddenly, a silent alarm tinted the screens a warning red, and frantic typing broke the tense calm.
ββGotcha! βexclaimed Mockingbird, flashing a triumphant smile as her fingers flew across the controls.
ββGot what? βasked Holly, poking her head curiously over her colleague's shoulder.
ββLook at the screen βindicated Mockingbird, pointing to the main monitor.
βIn the center of the holographic panel, a corrupted file materialized. As the Academy's security code flickered, it revealed the confidential dossier of a certain... Le Rouge.
ββLe Rouge? βpronounced Sheartooth, drawing out her words with a mix of disdain and curiosity.
ββWell, well... look what we have here βcommented Sage in a mocking tone, resting her chin on her handβ Mathieu Cruz, huh? Quite a cover for someone from A.C.M.E. Pretty creative, I must admit heh.
ββHow did that get in here? βintervened Holly, completely taken aback by the intruder.
ββThrough a breach... βexplained Mockingbird, typing rapidly across her multiple screens to contain the leakβ Someone breached our database and managed to slip in not just one, but... two fake backgrounds!
ββImpossible... βSheartooth frowned, tapping the table gentlyβ Who is the other one, Mockingbird?
βMockingbird sighed, isolating the second encrypted file before answering:
ββWhat?! Noooo! βHolly lamented, crossing her arms with a look of disappointmentβ I wanted to meet him! He looked so promising... what a pity.
βSage let out a stifled laugh, mocking Holly's reaction a bit, which earned her a side-eye from her (-_-).
ββAlright, alright, that's enough βstated Sheartooth, regaining her composure and cutting the distraction shortβ Send the Cleaners to deal with this immediately. Erase any trace of A.C.M.E. from our dossier.
βMockingbird hesitated for a moment, looking up from the servers to face the rest of the group.
ββShouldn't we wait for...?
βThe sentence hung in the air. Almost instinctively, the four members turned their heads toward Countess Cleo's imposing seat. The luxurious chair remained empty, marking the absence of the mysterious fifth member who had yet to show his face.
ββBy the time he shows up, the database will have crashed on us βadded Mockingbird as she returned to her screens.
ββYou know how he is βconcluded Sheartooth, adjusting her shawl with utter serenityβ Far too reserved to deal with these kinds of technological trivialities. Clean the system, the selection must continue with or without his presence.
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βToo much text, time to introduce the winners along with the reasons they were chosen! π£π’
The level of detail it has is mind-blowing, my goodness!
I find the story so interestingβthis is literally how I imagine a V.I.L.E. agent from the original series would be, they don't need a sad backstory to stand out.
I think it shows us perfectly how an academy agent could be a "normal person."
Their design is beautiful, from the color palette to the core reasons behind why it was chosen. Up until now, I hadn't seen a character representing the Inca culture.
And their strategy too? You can tell she is a very intelligent agent, I'd say she's right on Carmen's level.
The whole theme of "Valentino" and his "children" is just too ingenious.
She could carry out missions with absolute ease. Honestly, I think she is one of the best V.I.L.E. characters I've ever seen.
βBest regards, Sheartooth
Their design strikes me as super cool and creative, just like their skills and talents. I found their backstory really interesting, as well as their way of being.
I love how they have that personal conflict when facing Carmen, and the regret they feel for many of the decisions they've made.
And despite that, they continue to work for V.I.L.E. while holding onto their principles, and that is highly respected, it makes them incredibly interesting.
βBest regards, Mockingbird
This beautiful young lady was chosen because of her design, I found it perfect for the character she is. I love that just by looking at her, you understand who she is and where she comes from. I feel like nothing in her design is excessive, and it's highly pleasing to the eyeβboth her "normal" and agent designs are divine.
βI like her background, I find it interesting, and how it isn't just forgotten like usually happens with other characters.
Her past impacts her development, and within reason, it's very consistent.
Her lifestyle leads to real consequences, and I like thatβconsequences. Plus, the personal relationships she develops and maintains are truly enjoyable to read.
βIn conclusion, she is a visually appealing and engaging character to read about. I like her to the point of wanting to know more about her. π«Ά
Reasons for choosing her? ALL OF THEM!
Have you seen the absolute masterpiece of a design this character has? Itβs beautiful and clean, and she has so many outfitsβeverything looks perfect on her.
βAs for her backstory, I find it so interesting to see how she didn't just decide to become a thief out of nowhere, her family molded her into one without ever asking if she actually wanted that.
The fact that she doesn't take thieving seriously is hilariousβwhile others strive for perfection, she just sees an opportunity to have fun, especially alongside A.C.M.E. Agent Aegis haha
βPutting the story and the character itself aside, can we talk about the artist? My goodness, how beautiful! She did absolutely everything a presentation drawing, the weapons, costume designs, and full conceptual art! She simply became my favorite.
βBest regards, Mysterious Faculty Member...
And for the end, only the best of the best
How could I leave out my favorite? Hehe
Ever since I saw him, Iβve just been completely infatuated.
His character design is perfectβI love how it goes full V.I.L.E. style, with the catsuits and his glasses, oh! He's an absolute darling.
βBut don't let that fool you, because his story...
But it has a reason behind it.
The fact that there is an important motive keeping him from falling into madness is pure irony, if that motivation is gone, everything falls apart and thatβs exactly what happens here.
The fact that his sister belongs to A.C.M.E. enriches the story so much and makes me want to know more! How is she still alive, my goodness??
Plus, his interactions with the other V.I.L.E. students strike me as so fun, haha.
βBut yup, thatβs why Viper is and will continue to be my favorite ΓΉwΓΊπ«Ά
βCongratulations to the winners! nwn/π
βStarting today, the "Community Voting" is open!
Now it's your turn to choose who deserves to win a place in V.I.L.E. and in the book, cough cough haha
βAs a reminder, these polls will be active on: Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok.
So don't forget to vote for your favorite! nwnπ«Άβ¨
βAnd thank you so much to our event judges for helping us pick the finalists. More drawings are coming soon hehe
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