Dear "mundane"

[drbyronorpheus]

While I am not entirely certain why you would choose me for your hesitant foray into online role playing games I am nevertheless flattered. What will it be? Saving the world? Seeking souls of the lost? Repairing the torn fabric of reality itself!? Fighting a redheaded villianess?

Orrr, we could make voice test posts, I suppose. I had hoped for something with a bit more of the ol' "razzle dazzle" but that works too.

ROLEPLAY WITH ME, FOR I AM DOCTOR ORPHEUS, MASTER OF MYSTICISM!

Comments

[brave_heart_verity]

Wow. You are really intense about this.

((High five from my side of it though. I definitely read this in his voice.))

[drbyronorpheus]

Well, it is important. Fighting the good fight, that is, possibly not role playing.

Perhaps you know how to go about this online "role playing"? I understand my mun has something in mind for me involving chastising miscreants in space.

[Aww, thanks.]

[brave_heart_verity]

I'm not really good at stories, so... being a space cop sounds fun though.

[drbyronorpheus]

Ah well, I suppose we will each have to learn then. Online forums are really more my Pumpkin's area of expertise.

And I will be more a space warden than a space cop, I believe. If my mun manages to pull things together.

I hope you will find a place to call your own miss...ah...miss... what did you say your name was?

[brave_heart_verity]

"Pumpkin"?

Verity Willis.

[drbyronorpheus]

My daughter, Triana. It's a nickname. [He smiles fondly]

Pleased to meet you, Ms. Willis.

[brave_heart_verity]

That's cute.

Likewise.

So... what's the thing with redheads?

[She is one and still doesn't get it. There's a lot of redheads where she comes from.]

[drbyronorpheus]

Oh. Well, it always seemed so romantic having your own costumed archenemy, old fashioned you know...[he shakes himself out of his daydream.]
I'm not sure why a redhead, come to think of it. Perhaps because my former wife was raven haired?

[went_to_med_school]

Well. You certainly have a flair for the dramatic.

[drbyronorpheus]

I find my work interesting, yes.

I'm sorry if working with the primal energies of the cosmos is not cool enough for you.

[went_to_med_school]

Protecting this dimensional plane from threats both within and without is sufficient for me. It need not be "cool."

[drbyronorpheus]

Hmm, I suppose not. It is necessary but that doesn't mean it cannot be fascinating at the same time.

Also, forgive me, I was a little unnecessarily defensive. [Looks closely at the man, approves of his cape.] I believe we have not met, sir?

[went_to_med_school]

I have certainly witnessed wonders and beauty few will ever see. I would be remiss if I did not say I still found it all quite humbling.

I do not believe we have. I am Steven Strange, Sorcerer Supreme for my universe.

[drbyronorpheus]

It is humbling, though is it not? Before the might of the universe I feel as an insect.

Aha! You mentioned protecting the universe before. I see we may be kindred, of a sort. I would be fascinated to hear of your exploits!

[went_to_med_school]

[A small smile and nod.]

And I of yours. I so rarely have the chance to converse with others in the Arts.

[drbyronorpheus]

ah. A pity. I myself host a modest magical group that sometimes has gatherings. But in my world, people with advanced magical skill are still not common. And they tend to be rather younger necromancers.

[Dr. Orpheus frowns momentarily, then brightens.]

It is invigorating to be among kindred spirits- those who understand what it means to repair the magical "netting" between this world and the next. That sort. When they don't decide it would be fun to raise zombies while my back is turned.

[free_r_kevin]

You've always got to test things a bit first! Otherwise they might not be profitable!

*Such helpful advice. Although somehow he doesn't seem the type to be giving it.*

[drbyronorpheus]

I...suppose that is correct, though I hadn't considered profitability.

[He's profoundly uneasy and wonders whether to try to read the strange man's intentions.]

[[[OOC: I'm going to be having a spotty connection for the next two or so days, so be warned any rp will be slow going.]]]

[free_r_kevin]

Really? But profit is the most important thing, after working! We must all work and be profitable!

*Even Kevin doesn't know his intentions, mostly because he's so brainwashed and drugged that it's even odds whether he can tell you which way is up. He's perfectly capable of horribly murdering someone with no bad intentions at all, or having 'unspeakable' intentions that amount to wanting a smoke break.*

[drbyronorpheus]

Yes, I do believe money is required in our society. Hmm... Now what was it you said your name was again? Do you enjoy this "roleplay" often?

[Dr. Orpheus uses the questions to cover up a slight attempt to read the man magically. If Kevin can tell someone lightly brushed his mind, that's what it feels like. All Dr.O gets is vagueness. Unpleasant, offputting vagueness (if his mun is willing.)]

Really!?

[free_r_kevin]

My name is Kevin, and of course I do! I enjoy everything! It's mandatory, after all.

*Kevin is kind of . . . broken. It's not hard to tell that much.*

What really?

[drbyronorpheus]

[Dr. Orpheus is very disturbed and confused for a moment, but recovers himself. But he looks even more suspicious of Kevin now. He speaks very cautiously.]

I...see. Well...Kevin, I'd never heard that enjoying roleplay was mandatory. In fact I had the impression it was entirely a voluntary activity. Is there perhaps a roleplay council I should seek out.

[free_r_kevin]

I have no idea! Try praying to a Smiling God and see if that helps, maybe?

[3packadayhabit]

Someone needs to give you some lessons on assertiveness cause all that yelling and drama's not that convincing, buddy.

[drbyronorpheus]

I assure you, madam, I was not attempting to convince anyone. It was a request for this "role play", not a command.

[quick note, my internet connection is going to be spotty for the next two or so days, so it might be slow going. Also, I'm very happy to see a Dr. Mrs. The Monarch rp!]