the man who is all three.

You can me both

Apologies. I’m not on your side.

bold what applies + tag mutuals to do the same in a new post !

defensiveness.

arms crossed on chest  /   crossing legs /   fist-like gestures   /   pointing index finger /  karate chops   /   stiffening of shoulders   /  tense posture   /   curling of lip  /   baring of teeth

reflective.

hand-to-face gestures  /   head tilted  /   stroking chin  /   peering over glasses   /   taking glasses off — cleaning   /   putting earpiece of glasses in mouth   /   pipe smoker gestures   /   putting hand to bridge of nose   /   pursed lips   / knitted brows

suspicion.

arms crossed   /   sideways glance   /   touching or rubbing nose   /   rubbing eyes   /  hands resting on weapon   /  brows raising  /   lips pressing into a thin line  /   strict, unwavering eye contact  /   wrinkling of nose

confidence.

hands behind back   /   hands on lapels of coat   /   steepled hands   /   baring teeth in a grin   /   rolling shoulders   /   tipping head back but maintaining eye contact   /   chest puffed up   /   shoulders back   /   arms folded just above navel  /   wide eyes   /   standing akimbo

insecurity & anxiety.

chewing pen or pencil   /   rubbing thumb over opposite thumb  /   biting fingernails   /   hands in pockets   /   elbow bent  /  closed gestures   /   clearing throat   /   “whew” sound   /   picking or pinching flesh  /   fidgeting in chair /   hand covering mouth whilst speaking   /   poor eye contact   /   tugging at pants whilst seated   /   jingling money in pockets   /   tugging at ear   /  perspiring hands   /   playing with hair  /   swaying  /   playing with pointer  / marker / cane   / smacking lips   /   sighing   /   rocking on balls of feet /   flexing or cracking fingers sporadically

frustration.

short breaths   /   “tsk” sounds  /   tightly-clenched hands /   fist-like gestures   /   pointing index finger   /   running hand through hair   /  rubbing back of neck (shoulder) /  snarling   /  revealing teeth / grimacing   /  sharp-eyed glowers w/ notable tension in brow /  shoulders back, head up — defensive posturing   /  clenching of jaw / grinding teeth   /   nostrils flaring  /   heavy exhales

     “Would you like me to describe the man or the mask?”

     And damn, if that’s not the most piercing thing Layton’s ever said, but he won’t let him get away with it. “Aren’t they one and the same?”

     “Of course not.  The mask is Jean Descole. The man I just spoke to is Desmond Sycamore.”  Layton stands, too.  “And somewhere in there is my brother, Hershel Bronev.”

Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you didn’t want to be called Hershel anymore.

Thanks, it took a lot of time and energy and blips but I think we’re good now.

He sounds like a good man.

No.

name; desmond sycamore.

nickname; call him anything that isn’t his name and he will not like it.

age;  41.

species; human.

PERSONAL

morality;  chaotic good, though you probably wouldn’t think it.

religion; atheist, but very respectful of + interested in religion.

sins;   greed  |  gluttony  | sloth  |  lust  |  pride  |  envy  | wrath

virtues; chastity  |  charity  |  diligence  |  humility  |  kindness  |  patience  |  justice

known languages;   english; french; ancient greek, hebrew and arabic; latin; sanskrit - and, of course, azran.

secrets;  his other identities, his crimes, his late husband. what ISN’T a secret?

PHYSICAL

build; scrawny | bony | slender | fit | athletic | curvy | herculean | pudgy |  average

height;   5′10″

scars/birthmarks. few of note - various cuts and scrapes, mostly on his hands and arms. one above his right eyebrow, usually hidden by the frame of his glasses. a large burn scar on his right side, diameter of 6-7 inches.

abilities   ⁄   powers.  besides being a very intelligent, perceptive polymath, and a skilled liar and manipulator, he’s an excellent navigator with a very high alcohol tolerance.

restrictions. i mean, while he’s fairly resilient, he’s still a very mortal, very vulnerable human - and in a place where a lot of people aren’t, that’s a weakness. he also has a lot of very pushable buttons, and depending on what you press, he can be sent into a uncoordinated rage or just completely shut down. 

FAVORITES

food; warming, savoury dishes like scouse or fish pie.

pizza  topping;  olives.

color. red.

music  genre;   fuck it. jazz.

movie  genre;   mysteries and thrillers. probably gets a kick out of over-the-top action.

curse  word;  bastard!

FUN STUFF

top or bottom.  b............................................

sings in the shower.  nope.

likes puns.  yes. yes. yes.

tagged; stole it (from myself)