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Carson struggled not to laugh as the two young women discussed him. Only his incredible acting skills let him hold the laughter in.

"Ahem. Thanks again for the drink, Amy. As for the accent..."

Suddenly, his voice changes to an English accent.

"That may have been my natural accent, but it is by no means my only accent."

And now he's doing General American.

"As an actor, one has to learn to have a flexible voice."

And then, as if he was releasing a muscle they hadn't seen Carson tense, he relaxed very slightly, and was back to his Irish accent.

"But anyways. Vivian's working on a Masters in history. What are you studying, Amy?"

Carson glances at his watch, noting he has about 7 minutes left.

Carson cranked the smile and charm up another notch as he stepped up to order. His Irish accent is quite noticeable, but nowhere near thick enough to impede understanding.

"Aye, let's see. I'll take the Death by Chocolate Challenge. I think I'm up for it."

The indicated concoction apparently contains more chocolate than coffee, mixing 3 different kinds of chocolate with milk and a rich coffee blend.

"Could always use a bit more pep in my step. As for the theater, I tend to agree, to a point. I think we still see some good movies, but there's a definite drop in quality. And it's not because of actors; many bad movies have great actors. It's more the producers and writers."

Once his drink is completed, he takes it with a smile after handing over the appropriate payment.

"Of course, all my experience is on the stage, and stage performances still maintain higher standards. I'll always treasure the time I saw Sir Patrick Stewart performing The Tempest. Now there's a man all of us actors can aspire to be like."

A slightly wistful look passes through his eyes, before he re-focuses on the girls.

"Amy, I'm glad you'll be able to make the lecture. It won't be terribly exciting; it's as much about teaching theater as it is being in it. But still. It'll never hurt to have another attentive audience member. Just motivates me to keep things interesting."

How's this sound, folks. Since we have too many for 1 thread, we'll split things up. Barring a 2nd person feeling generous, I'll give some of you a "rain check". I really want to hit the ground jogging, at the least, with Gabriel.

Sandman_XI had volunteered to take the GM reigns for this one, so if he's still up for it, here's what I propose.

The 1st group, the one that will run under Sand, will consist of myself (Gabriel), Agent A (The Jay), Ozoe (Powerhouse), Supercape (Supercape), and Sandman XI (Muse).

The 2nd group, which will be the "rain check" group (unless we find another lovely volunteer) will be myself (Gabriel), Fox (Gaian Knight), Moira (Seraph), and Doleth (Scion).

Sand has an idea for the first thread/group, but I think the 2nd group could run with Doleth's idea (2nd-string supervillains trying to team up), if whoever ends up being GM is okay with the idea.

Would that be workable for everyone?

The coffee shop seemed to be a locally own business, one that hadn't been driven out of business by a chain.

The fact that it was on the edge of such a large and successful college, combined with decent prices and inventive drinks, all held in a nice homey atmosphere, helped as well.

Well, maybe "homey" wasn't the right word. "Eccentric" was a better fit. Carson's eyebrows nearly disappeared into his hairline as he took in the interior of the shop.

While the outside face had been a plain brown brick, with a couple of heavily tinted windows, the Wolfenbauch Coffee Store was anything but plain on the inside. The owners were apparently fans of Victorian styling, with a touch of the "steampunk" genre thrown in.

Paintings of Victorian England were scattered along the walls. Interspersed with the paintings was a small collection of sculpture, made of things like gears, brass, wood, and pewter. The coffee machines behind the counter were clearly modern devices given fanciful shells, making them appear to be much earlier models. A couple dozen chairs and tables were scattered around, and the lighting level (provided by electric "gas lamps" scattered about) was toned down just enough to be "homey". The serving staff apparently didn't have to wear full costumes, as they were dressed in jeans, tshirts, and the like. The only unique piece of "uniform" on all the staff was a pair of fancy-looking goggles they wore on their heads. Well, one gentleman on the staff had a Nice Hat.

At the moment, there was only one other person in line. A baker's dozen students, both undergrad and graduate, were scattered across the shop.

"Wow. I've never seen a shop like this before. I can see why it might be popular. Oh, good, the line's short. Means we won't worry about runing late."

He started to move towards the line, but stopped with a smile and a dramatic gesture for Vivian to go in front of him.

"Ladies first."

Gaming session tonight. Gone for rest of the afternoon until late tonight.

Gabriel seems to consider it, then shakes his head.

"Perhaps at a later date. I already find my time rather stretched most days, between my official job, some of my own volunteer work, and my hero work. If I tried to take on more, it would likely be somewhat unhealthy."

He smirks.

"Even the saintliest human needs rest and time off."

Gabriel accepted the cake, eating quietly for a couple of minutes.

"I agree about people skills, for sure. Probably why I was gifted the way I was. Um. Well, I can understand why the League wouldn't just take any so-called hero off the street, as much as I appreciate you vouching for me. I suppose having the contacts is never a bad thing."

A distracted frown crossed his face at Heyzel's next question.

"No, I haven't. In a more mundane sense, I've met and worked with people who don't share my faith, and are sometimes rather opposed to it. I try not to let it get to me, and focus on being a witness in deeds, not words. That, and generally avoiding the subject helps, too. I suppose I'd just have to apply the same principles in hero work. "There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio" and all that."

He set the cake down and sipped more coffee, nodding at Stesha's words.

"Perhaps it is. I think that's what it is for me, at any rate. Though there's a bit of the question of the "chicken and the egg", as it were."

Gizmo, at some point I'd like Gabriel added to the guide. Below is my version of his picture. Feel free to touch up and tweak things as you see fit, within the bounds of his description.

Gabriel smiles and nods at the cup once it's passed to him.

"As far as force...One blessing of my...hm. Let's call it my greatly amplified people skills. One advantage of that is I've defused a lot of bad situations with just words. My costume's not very scary, so that helps a lot."

A frown flickers across his face, before his smile resumes, albeit subdued.

"Lot of them are kids. Teens, I suppose, but even as young as I am, they're kids. Some of them are just making bad choices. Some don't feel like they have any choice. I try to help them see the light one way or another. I think I've managed to do that with at least a few."

He goes silent for a moment as he sips the coffee and Irish cream.

"Mm. Quite good, thank you again. As for the hero work, it's part time. I do hold another job, where I feel I get to help a lot of lives as well. Helping shape futures and all."

"If you're asking if we share powers, not really. I'm a sound controller. Most of my, ah, "tricks" are geared at disabling opponents. Confusing them, making them sick, that sort of thing. I mean, I can hit them in the face with compressed sound waves, but there's a touch more risk, you know? I've also managed to fly with it."

Gabriel shuffles awkwardly in his seat, giving an embarrassed cough.

"And...it seems to make dealing with people easier, especially if I try."

He then swiftly moves on.

"So you tend to focus on helping out your teammates, and doing things around the city? Is that mostly because of how your powers work, or just that, ah, you don't like force?"

He seems genuinely curious.

Gabriel smiled at Heyzel's joke.

"With hot coffee, if you please."

He settles a bit further into his chair.

"On the whole identity thing...It's just that I'm not worried so much for myself, as I am other people in my life. So I try to practice tight information control.

As for Freedom City...I like it, overall. I mean, with this many heroes, it's never boring. And it's a good city. Not perfect, mind you. Heaven knows I've seen enough of that these last few months. I'm still trying to make what feels like some decent headway in Southside. Of course, I suppose all the crimes I've managed to stop with simple negotiation helps the "score", as it were."

He looked around the apartment, noticing all the plants, and contemplated Stesha's hero name.

"Are your powers plant related?"

Gabriel smiles, though in his mind he makes a mark on the "pretty superheroine who's taken" column. The charm is turned down slightly. But the smile remains bright.

"Right then, Stesha. Um...Can we stick with "Gabriel" for me right now? I'm a bit nervous about sharing my identity still. Heyzel got a bit of an accidental pass, but it's not something I'm keen to pass on. Um. I don't suppose you have any Baileys?"

There's a hopeful edge to his voice as he seats himself.

Gabriel offers his hand in return, giving her a winning smile of his own.

"Ma'am. It's a pleasure."

He then enters the apartment as requested. Once inside, he takes a look around, trying to get a feel for the place.

Carson takes in his surroundings, content to follow Heyzel to their destination.

"I have no problem with that. I use a code name for a reason; I figure most others in our line of work have them for a reason as well. Fleur de Josie...Name sounds a bit familiar by itself. I recognize the name "Freedom League", though I don't have the roster memorized."

It'd be up to Sandman, at this point. That'd be 7 characters...Assuming all the others who posted are still interested, of course.

Carson laughs at the "nickname" Heyzel gave him as he pulls his mask and hood back over his face. When he next speaks, he seems more confident, and his accent has slipped away; he now speaks with a very neutral accent, "American Broadcaster" as some call it.

"Thomas indeed. Well then, Heyzel. Let us go meet your friend."

With that, he held his hand out, ready to grasp the offered hand of the Angel in front of him.

There's no real pressure to join or make a group. Even just meeting more heroes will be good for Gabriel. Networking, and so on. :D

I think all these folks sound fine. Half the reason I want to do this is to experience actual action and combat via this board.

I think we could even take 1 more, barring the GM (anyone not Supercape feel up to it?) saying 5 as a limit. I certainly don't mind having 6 (counting Gabriel).

Edit: Still need a GM to volunteer, though. ;)

Carson raised his head from his hands. He took a moment to glance around the rooftop, and any surrounding rooftops.

Then he reached up and pulled his mask back away from his face. He now sat before the angel, his true face revealed, sincerity lacing the words that follow.

"I don't know. I want to be worthy. I try to be. But am I actually worthy? I don't know. I'm just a man, Heyzel. A fallen, flawed man who tries not to mess up, but often still does. So perhaps you're the better judge. After all, you're the actual angel. I'm just borrowing some power and a name."

If anything, his gaze sharpened.

"What do you think Heyzel, Angel of Freedom? Am I worthy of this favor bestowed upon me by Gavriel?"

So, I'm looking/hoping to work with a group of people in a thread at this point (having already started a couple of one-on-one threads). Specifically, this will be for Gabriel, my PL10 hero.

I don't feel equipped to GM the thread at this time, but I am willing to brainstorm with the GM for some ideas. I don't have any specific ideas right now, though.

Preferably, this would be other PL10 heroes. I'm pretty open on "type" or whatnot. The big thing is that we have a group that could mesh well. I'd like to try getting Gabriel into some sort of "hero group". I'd be fine with him ending up in an existing group, him being part of a new group that starts up as a result of this thread, or even just getting a more informal "network" established. Whatever comes about.

So, if people could speak up with ideas and interest, that would be awesome!

Let's do some good deeds, folks. ;)

Time for the (Revised) HellQ! This is for Gabriel.

Introduction

Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence.

I'm just an Irish boy trying to do his best to make the world a little better place.

Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume?

Well, when I'm off righting wrongs, I go by Gabriel. Beyond that, not that I know of. If other people have nicknames for me, they haven't told me yet.

What is your full birth name?

Carson Finbar Keefe.

Where do you live?

Freedom City. Specifically, one of the not-quite-as-poor areas, just off the Freedom College campus. Close enough to walk, even.

How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)?

I'm a ripe old age of 26, born in 1984. I already find myself referring to teenagers as "kids", and thinking things like "back in my day". It's kinda scary.

Physical Traits

What is your gender? If not applicable, please explain.

Male. Unless my parents, doctors, mirror, voice, sense of touch, and a half-dozen other things have been lying all these years...

How would you describe your heritage?

Irish. Irish. And more Irish.

How tall are you?

I top off at a nice, even 6 feet.

What is your body type?

Um...generally fit? I'm no Terminator, but I'm still fit as a fiddle. Just don't have all kinds of fancy muscle lines, I suppose.

Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities?

Not really.

How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence?

I'd like to think I'm fairly graceful. You can't be clumsy and work on the stage. I suppose I could sneak about, but I've never really learned or tried. And of course I walk with confidence!

Describe your skin, eye, and hair color.

Pale skin, like anyone else from the Blessed Isle. My eyes are a fetching shade of blue, if I do say so myself, and my hair's a nice shade of red. And no, I don't bloody well have freckles, thanks for asking.

How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair?

Uh...short and not too messy? I keep clean shaven. Really, working in the stage means you can't do much in the way of fancy hair; it'd get messed up or re-colored half the time anyways.

Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others?

I'd say I'm a decent looking bloke. The ladies I talk to certainly haven't expressed displeasure at my appearance.

Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks?

Birthmarks, no. Scars, a few little ones from a rough and rowdy childhood. Nothing noticeable, though.

As for tattoos or piercings? No way on Earth. I don't much like needles; bad enough getting shots and tests. No way am I letting a bloody needle full of ink near my body, thank you much!

Do you resemble anyone famous?

Sadly, no. I'm sure it would be a great conversation starter.

Do you have a dominant hand?

Rigt.

What kind of clothing do you wear?

Comfortable. The Freedom College Theater Department is pretty casual, so I get away with jeans an a polo shirt. When I'm not at work, I usually switch to a plain t-shirt.

Well, there's my "work clothes", of course, but that's something else, really.

Do you wear makeup?

Only when I'm in a performance, and thus have to.

What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way?

Well, normally I have a fairly noticeable Irish accent. My vocal range tends to be low tenor to mid baritone. When I'm "working", I've figured out how to hide my accent, though I don't drop 3 octaves or anything. Just enough change to make "Gabriel" another person.

Do you have any distinctive habits, nervous tics, or mannerisms? Where did they come from, and what causes them? Do other people notice and remark on these habits? Do they annoy you or other people?

Well, when I get frustrated or flustered, my accent deepens. I've had to keep a tight hold on it in costume, and it's still almost slipped a few times.

My raising left me with a touch of "old-style charm", though it's certainly not as pronounced as a few people I've heard about. Mostly I'm just polite, especially to women. My Ma would box my ears otherwise.

History

Where do you come from?

The nice little city of Limerick, Ireland. Great place.

Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown?

Well, about a year and a half ago, I moved from Limerick, Ireland to Freedom City, USA.

Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country?

Oh, I love Ireland, for sure. But the USA isn't too bad, either. They keep insisting on calling football "soccer", and have that weird variant of rugby be called "football", but it's actually pretty nice here. I'm working on gaining dual citizenship right now; I have a feeling I'll be in Freedom City for a while.

I'm...mildly patriotic, I suppose. I don't shove my home country in people's faces, but I still support them, generally. Obviously no government is perfect, be it Irish or American, so there are always things I end up disagreeing with. Nonetheless, I count myself utterly blessed to have lived in either country. Things could always be worse.

How do you feel about the place you come from?

It's a great place! Have I mentioned that I do love Ireland?

Where is your home town? What was/is it like?

Oh, Limerick's on a river in the southern half of Ireland. Great city. Has pretty much anything you could want or need, be it shopping, housing, entertainment, or employment. Not a paradise, I suppose, but a good city.

Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you?

I was just another Irish boy, really.

Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life?

Always had a flair for the Dramatic! You like that? I've been practicing.

Really, it's shaped my life a lot. It's what I majored in, what I do for a living.

Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)?

Well, that one girl Susie did try to give me cooties in 3rd grade...Heh, no, not really. I've been blessed with a fairly peaceful life.

Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life.

My third class with Miss O'Brian. My old drama teacher. She told me I had a real talent, that it was a blessing from the Lord, and that I ought not to waste it.

I'd like to think I lived up to that advice.

What stupid things did you do when you were younger?

Heh, my Ma won't see this, will she?

...Nah, nothing bad, really. Did get pretty blasted at a party once. Few too many Guinness. And I suppose I let my pride crash a few relationships with the ladies. I'd like to think I'm smarter.

Beyond that, just the occasional roughhousing and shenanigans that teenage boys get up to. I can neither confirm nor deny rumors about TP-ed houses, tipped cows, or soap-painted car windows. No sir.

Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it?

Local public school through high school. For my Bachelor's and Masters, I went to Trinity College Dublin.

Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not?

Oh, a few pictures and such in my apartment. I'm sure my mother has a half-ton of baby booties, first this and that, and the like.

When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision?

Hm. Probably right when the Archangel Gavriel appeared to me on my evening walk, and gave me my powers and costume. And, you know, told me I was destined to be a hero. Who am I to argue with that guy?

Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why?

No. I don't generally give a lot of detail on it though. I tend to leave it at "called by a Higher Power, gifted with my powers, here I am."

Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you?

Hm. Can't think of any.

Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why?

Only when in costume. Mostly to protect my family and students, and a bit to keep people out of my hair when I'm not "working".

If you do have these secrets, what do you fear would happen if the truth became known? How far would you go to protect those secrets?

Well, I fear the people I care about getting hurt if my identity is let loose. I wouldn't change my morals to protect those secrets, though.

Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge?

Nope. I was a good boy. My Ma and Da would have boxed my ears, tanned my hide, and grounded me for life if I'd ever gotten in that sort of trouble.

Family

What are your biological parents' names?

My Da's Angus, and my Ma's Bevin. Wonderful people, salt of the Earth and all that.

Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you.

Raised by them.

What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living?

Well, Da runs The Falcon and Cent Pub with his Da. Everybody likes the pub owners, you know? And Ma's just the sweetest woman on the planet, I wager. She somehow finds time to take care of all of us kids, Da, and still be a part of our church's local outreach. Cooking for shutins and the like, you know. They're both real popular in our little slice of Limerick, I suppose.

Where are your parents now?

Still back home. Probably watching the news for any signs of "their boy", and waiting for my calls and letters that I send. Well, eletronic letters. Have you seen how expensive physical letters from the US to Ireland are?

Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot?

Been in Limerick since before my grandparents were born. We're well-planted in that town.

How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable).

Oh, we get along fine. They were always there to help me, or straighten me out, whichever I needed. They're really the only ones who know my identity, though I bet my baby sister suspects something.

How do your parents view you now, or how would they?

They go on and on about how proud of me they are, what with bein' a teacher to the poorer kids, and bein' a hero to boot.

Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them.

Oh yeah. Two brothers, Brody and Doyle, and my baby sister Riona. We all get along fine, pretty typical brothers and sister. Riona gets mad when we play 20 questions with any new boyfriend of hers.

What was your birth order in the family?

I was 2nd of the 3 boys, and 2nd overall, what with Riona comin' last and all. That's why she's the "baby sister".

Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do?

Brody's living and working in Limerick, working with Grandpa Colin. I think Grandpa Colin's looking to hand the reigns of things over to Brody pretty soon. Doyle's still living at home for a bit until he finishes college; he's gonna be a computer engineer. Riona's a senior in high school. She can't decide yet on what she's gonna be.

Brody's got himself a pretty serious ladyfriend. Doyle's a bit shyer, but Ma says he's been dating a nice gal for a bit. Riona's trying to keep a boyfriend, but she says Da, Brody, and Doyle keep scarin' 'em off. I dunno what she means by that, no sir.

Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged?

Much as I can. E-mail's a wonderful thing.

Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular?

Um...I suppose I got a soft spot in my heart for Riona. We get along a touch better than her and the other two boys. She doesn't complain as much when I make sure she's datin' a good fella.

Da was actually quicker to accept my bein' a theater teacher than Ma. She was worried about earnin' money and such, but Da pointed out that teachers are often in short supply, so bein' a teacher would be good.

Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)?

Well. Like I said, Riona's my baby sister. And I think she maybe almost knows something is going on.

But Ma and Da are the ones I actually talk to about the hero-stuff. But now that I'm in the US, I have to use code words and such.

Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain.

Not really.

Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life.

Not that I know of.

Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them.

Ladies of the world rejoice, for Carson Finbar Keefe is still single for the moment.

If you do not have a partner or children, do you want them someday? How firm are you in your opinion on this, and what might change your mind?

Oh, yes, I'd definitely like to settle down. Pretty firm, but I suppose something drastic happening that endangered people close to me might shift my view.

That, or the Almighty sending me an Angel telling me to stay single. I really hope He doesn't, though.

What type of person would be your ideal mate?

Hm. She'd need a good sense of humor, as well as being able to stand my humor. At least some shared interests, so we don't always bore each other. Has to get along with my family at least somewhat (not a hard prospect, especially with Ma, but still). And has to, eventually, accept my dual identity.

Relationships

Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them.

None really close at the moment. My school friends and I have drifted apart a bit.

Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend?

Not...not really. Perhaps I'll make a few, eventually.

If you were to go missing, who would worry about you?

My family. Some of my students and coworkers.

Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do?

Oh, well, had a couple girlfriends. Was a bloody stupid git, lost them. Nothing more than that.

Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you.

Well, I suppose in one sense, there's the Lord of Darkness and his ilk. But that's on general principle. Don't have any personal enemies like that, no.

If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future?

If and when I make any, they'll probably try all the standard tricks.

What is the worst thing someone has done to you?

One of my ex-girlfriends kicked me in the block and tackle. With steel-toed boots. I nearly went to the emergency room.

Where do your loyalties lie? In what order?

Hm. God. Family. Friends. Ireland. America. Freedom City. Freedom College.

Who or what do you trust the most? Why?

God, and my parents. The first is pretty obvious, and my parents for all the reasons I described above; they support and love me, and always try their best to help me.

Who or what do you despise? Why?

Generally, people who take advantage of kids. Especially drug dealers. They're ruining lives that have such potential, for a few extra dollars. Sometimes robbing kids of their choices. It's a bloody horrible crime, I tell you.

What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess?

Kindness. Willingness to help others. Willingness to learn. Willingness to express yourself. I'd like to think I possess all of these in decent quantity.

What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities?

Ruthlessness. Heartless pragmatism. Greed. Willingness to exploit others. Not caring at all for your fellow man. And I hope and pray I never let such things take true root in my life, even as I acknowledge my flaw, human nature.

Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why?

Yes. Only my parents, God, and the Archangel Gavriel know Carson Finbar Keefe is Gabriel. I hide it from others to protect them. Both from being used as leverage, and from getting caught up in my fight.

Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower?

I suppose I work well enough in a group. Haven't really had a chance yet, outside of the school. I tend to switch between leader and follower, depending on who else is trying to lead.

Are you on a super team? If so, how do you get along with your comrades? Do you trust them, or do you have secrets from them?

Not yet.

Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that?

Well, I'm a good Irish Catholic. Beyond that, I'm not really a member of any clubs or some such.

I attend weekly services, and do a bit of volunteer work through the Church. They've set up a couple of my mentorships over the years.

Personality & Beliefs

Who are your heroes?

Peter O'Toole. Liam Neeson. J.R.R. Tolkien. Saint Patrick.

Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances?

Not really, no.

Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it?

I do, actually. Probably most rewarding when I manage to avoid any use of force, and convince the person performing the crime to stand down. Even better if I can talk them into seriously evaluating their life.

Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides?

I'd never "switch sides". I might give this up if it came to a choice between my family and the work. I'd like to think the Almighty would understand. And I suppose one day I'll be old enough I can't really do this anymore, anyways.

What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)?

I'd like to start turning some of the local neighborhoods around a bit, see the crime start to drop off a bit. Perhaps I'll look into joining, or even helping form, some team of like-minded individuals or another.

What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)?

Pretty much a larger scale of the same. I'd also like to have helped start others on the path to teaching and mentorships. Perhaps have some kids, working on grandkids.

What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear?

Failing, or just not making a difference. I typically go off by myself, pray, and wrestle with the fear. That's helped me keep a handle on it so far.

Is there anything you would give you life for?

To save a life. To protect the world. Those sorts of things.

How do you feel about money and material wealth? Do you desire it or disdain it? Are you miserly with what you have, or do you like to share? Is it a mark of success, or a means to an end?

Money's handy to have and use. It's ultimately temporary, though. I try to be frugal with what I have, while still being able and open to share some of it. The Lord blesses those who are effective stewards, after all.

How do you generally treat others?

As I would like to be treated. In other words, as fellow human beings, who deserve love (brotherly love, agape love; not romantic love you dorks), kindness, and compassion.

Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused?

Generally. I don't fling my trust about willy-nilly, so it's never been really abused. But I try to look for the best in people nonetheless.

Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence?

Extroverted, and self-confident. Don't listen to the people who say I have too much of either!

How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex?

Polite. Well-mannered. Interested. Interesting. One might even say "like a gentleman".

What are your most annoying habits?

I tend to slip into a deeper accent sometimes. I also have trouble staying really still, so I'll tap my foot, tap a tabletop, desktop, or leg. Shift around in my seat. Some people can ignore it, but it can annoy some.

Doesn't help that I tend to sing under my breath when I'm distracted, or even slip into quoting movies and books.

Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why?

Those who exploit children.

What is your favorite food? Do you prefer any particular type of food? Do you take the time to enjoy your food, or do you eat as fast as you can?

I try enjoy most all food. I like quite a few types, but my favorite is probably a home-cooked plate of steak, potatoes, bread, and a fresh salad.

What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)?

Water, and an occasional (good) Guinness .

What is your favorite treat (dessert)?

Chocolate. I'm a bit of a chocoholic.

Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat?

Certain types of seafood. I don't do well with really spicy things, either.

What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike?

Hm. If I had to pick one I like, it'd be a nice, earthy green. I'm not a big fan of some shades of yellow. I'm sure you know the ones.

What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate?

Classical. Contemporary Celtic. This Country-Western stuff isn't too bad. That Trans-Siberian Orchestra is great.

Not a fan of death metal, or any of the really heavily antisocial rocks and the like. Never acquired a taste for Rap, either. Nothing wrong with people liking them, but it's not my pint o' beer, you know?

If you have a favorite scent, what is it?

Home on a spring day.

Do you have a favorite animal?

Wolves.

What is your most treasured possession? Why?

Photo of myself and Liam Neeson, signed by the man himself. I got it framed and hung in my apartment.

Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts?

"Roughing it" means living in a dorm with a communal bathroom, thank you kindly.

Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do?

Anything to do with gambling, brothels, or adult "entertainment", and anything with garbage, sewage, or the like.

The first three are moral objections. The others are for my poor delicate sense of smell.

Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life?How important is it to you?

I'd like to think so. They shape my worldview; my faith is the basis of that worldview, in fact. So my beliefs are very important to me.

Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special?

Putting aside angelic visits, I'd say my Father and Grandfathers. They all showed me how to live your faith while still doing things outside the church. Gave me a sense of balance, if you will.

If you belong to a religious organization, how often do you attend? Do you have a specific place of worship, or friends within the organization? How much do you agree with the beliefs of your organization?

I try to attend all the normal scheduled services. There's a little Catholic church not too far from the College that I go to.

Any disagreements are so minor they're not worth talking about.

Could you kill? Have you killed?

Could I? Maybe. I'd rather hope I could avoid it.

Have I? No.

What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action?

Just part of how I was raised. Now that I can knock people out without killing them, it kind of helps the stance.

Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they?

If there's truly no other choice to protect an innocent, or multiple innocents, be it in the moment, or the near future.

How would you react to watching someone kill another person? Would your reaction be different if the killer was a friend or an enemy of yours?

I'd probably feel really upset, no matter what. I'd hope any friend of mine would only use killing as an absolute last resort. If they did, I'm mostly be sad it had to happen like that.

If it were an enemy, I'd probably get bloody mad, and try to stop them from doing it again.

How would you react if something important was stolen from you?

I'd get mad, then call the police. Then maybe do some poking around of my own.

How would you react to public humiliation?

Um...Be embarrassed?

How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you?

Thank the Lord, it hasn't happened. Accidentally, I'd be sad, a little mad, and probably itching to make sure the conditions for the accident can't be met again. Purposefully...I'd have to keep reminding myself that I don't have to use lethal force to stop someone.

What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why?

Child slavery, of any sort. Not only does it subject them to the worst sort of brutalities, it robs them of their choices and chances for the future. It forces them to exist only in the context of their slavery, without knowing there's more out there.

If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours?

1.)Call my parents and tell them I love them, and am grateful for everything.

2.)Call Doyle and give him some last-minute advice, and tell him I love him.

3.)Call Brody and wish him and his lady luck. Pass on my love.

4.)Call Riona and give her as much advice as possible. Get her to promise to avoid the "bad boys", and only go out with respectable gentlemen. Pass on my love.

5.)Find a nice, willing lady and give her a good, long kiss. Now now, nothing more, mind you.

Career & Training

Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it?

Not really.

Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person?

Some of it was instinctual with my powers. The rest is self-taught.

Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them?

I'm remarkable good at things like card tricks and the like. If I wanted, I might be decent at taking things from people's pockets and such. It's a combination of some stage training (a few plays required fairly fine manual dexterity), and personal practice.

Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to?

Teacher at Freedom College for the Theater Department. Plus some mentorship programs. I'll probably stick with that for a good, long time.

What is your preferred combat style?

Try to talk the opponent down. If that doesn't work, I'll hit them with all sorts of trick to confuse them and such, and then knock them out with a good whack of semi-solid sound waves.

Have you ever received any awards or honours?

Nope.

What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could?

Probably ought to work on getting even better with my sound. And maybe on how to defend myself.

One of these days, I need to learn how to dance.

How do you act around people who are more skilled than you in areas you'd like to improve? Are you jealous, or do you try and learn?

Try to figure out how to learn from them.

Lifestyle & Hobbies

What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine?

Get up, clean up, eat, go to work, teach kids, mentor kids, come home, quick supper, go stop some crime. Then sleep. Lather, rinse, repeat.

Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up?

Hobbies? I do like puzzles. Picked it up from Grandma Moreen.

Oh, and I somehow ended up liking model-building like Grandpa Brogan.

What do you do for fun?

Books of all sorts, movies, games with friends, and professional theater performers.

Do you have a costume? What does it look like?

I do. Loose white pants, rugged gray leather boots, a gray cloth belt, and a baggy white shirt form the base of my outfit. On top of that, I wears a white hooded vest, with the hood resting so that it leaves only my eyebrows on down exposed. Over everything but my mouth and lower nose, I sports a white mask, which tends to blur into the hood's lines at a glance, further muffling my appearance. White fingerless gloves help protect my hands. Finally, a predominately white leather duster sits on top of everything else. The trim is actually black, with intricate gold patterns (primarily Celtic knots and crosses).

How do you normally dress when not in costume?

As casual and comfortable as I can.

What do you wear to bed most nights?

T-shirt and shorts.

Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like?

The same rosary I had on when Gavriel gave me my powers. Generally looks like a normal wooden rosary. The cross will glow every once in a great while, typically right as I'm getting a sense of something important.

Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables?

I Have a lockbox.

...Heh. Lockbox...

What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance?

Walking, then the bus. Flying if I can get away with it in the city. Airplane for long distance, unless it's hero work. Then I fly myself.

Miscellaneous

Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make?

Not yet. Maybe I ought to.

If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body?

Uh...maybe? I dunno what the investigators use for that sort of thing.

What would you like to be remembered for after your death?

Helping a bunch of kids make their lives better.

Lord willing, I'd also like to be remembered as a loving father and husband.

Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not?

Not at all! I'm out there trying to make the world a better place, with as little force as possible.

What do you perceive as your greatest strength?

My ability to talk to people.

What do you perceive as your greatest weakness?

Perhaps being too willing to talk to people, when maybe I'll need to jump into the thick of it one day.

As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice...

"Don't let slow results get you down. Give things a few years, and you'll be shocked at the impact you're making. Some of those kids you're teaching are going to end up being influential in so many ways. And some of those kids you helped convince to stop a life of crime? They'll go on to help even more people in the same way. It really is a trickle-down effect, my friend."

"Been a few years now. Let me dig it out of my memory. Not something easy to forget..."

He closed his eyes, and scrunched his face up in concentration.

"I'd already sort of gotten it in my head to "change the world" by then. Just, I'd only thought of it in terms of being a teacher and mentor, really. I'd been prayin' hard to the Lord for the strength to make a difference. To get the chance to change lives, you know?

Was on a walk one night, when *Bam!* I was on my arse and blinded, when I heard the voice. "Fear not, Carson Finbar Keefe. My visit to you is one of greatest import, for you have a great destiny ahead of you. Your prayers have been heard. Now, they shall be answered, in a way more wonderful than you could have dreamed." I got some sight back, saw what he looked like. A bit cliche, but I think it was so I didn't soil myself. I asked him who he was, why he was there...If he was actually an Angel, or the Enemy in disguise. I hear they do that occasionally. Well, he proved it alright. Then...let's see. Then he said: "I applaud your courage, Carson. You will need it for the years ahead. I am indeed a true angel. An Archangel, in fact. I am Gavriel, Herald and Messenger of the Most High. I have come because you have been chosen, Carson Finbar Keefe. You have been chosen to be an agent for Good in the world. Your current dreams are worthy, yes. Such is the work of many Saints. But you shall have a task higher still. You will be endowed with a small fraction of my power. You shall craft sound into a weapon against the forces of Evil, large and small. You have great things ahead, Carson. Or should I say...Gabriel.""

Gabriel opened his eyes.

"And then he was gone. And here I am, and...."

A look of horror crossed his masked face. His head fell forward into his hands.

"Oh, confound it all! I just told you my name! My real name! I'm a right bloody idiot I am. Even if you won't do anything bad with the knowledge, that was a bloody stupid mistake."

Gabriel

Change in skills.

Take the following:

Knowledge (Popular Culture) 8 (+10)

Knowledge (Streetwise) 8 (+10)

Perform (Oratory] 8 (+18/+10)

Perform (Singing) 8 (+18/+10)

And make it the following:

Knowledge (Popular Culture) 6 (+8)

Knowledge (Streetwise) 6 (+8)

Perform (Oratory) 6 (+16/+8)

Perform (Singing) 6 (+16/+8)

Please add the following:

Perform (Acting) 8 (+18/+10)

Done by Sandman XI

"I suppose coffee would be good. Give a little pep in the step, you know?"

With a smile, Carson follows Vivian as they head to the coffee shop.

"As for "obvious", I suppose that's all relative, really. Plenty of pretty girls like you who aren't really from the old Nordic areas. Even a few on the Isle. Probably left over from way back when, you know. Or some such. But that's pretty interesting, nonetheless. Are ya looking to go into teaching Ancient Norse Mythology, or doin' more researching and writing?"

As they walk and talk, Vivian may find herself feeling extremely at ease with Carson. After all, he's just so nice.

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