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 Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:26 pm
 Questor Information Username: Toshihiko Mule SN's: Lawrence Gilman IoDM Newbie? (Y/N): Y Serum: American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Serum 55) CODE for your quest banner(s): [url=http://tinylink.com/?VBy4HFMa6i]
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:29 pm
 LARRY'S STORY.  Larry's Story:
(or how he got on the island)
SPECULATIVE IDEAS
Predicament: Larry's wife is having an affair with an unmarried politician, and she makes it clear things would be easier (and happier) for everyone if he jumped off a bridge.
Personal: At thirty, Larry has a wife, three children, and is a struggling (and none too bright) detective. After a series of unhappy revelations, he finds himself on the slick railing of an abandoned city bridge, but not alone! A despondent individual with similar intentions has settled nervously opposite (and a few feet down). The two wait for the other to leave, and slowly realize they have come with the same goal. Larry joins his newfound companion on the other side and strikes up a conversation, during which both men retire the bridge to get some coffee. Larry briefly explains his story and said newfound companion suggests a job that requires so much security its employees are supplied with fake deaths.
omg it wuz a lab employee scoping suicides lol? no srsly i don't no
Personal2: (wherein Larry's wife makes a call to an old friend)
Professional: After the Death/Disappearance of a close friend, Larry discovers quite a few similar incidents related with Feral Labs that involve accidental deaths and conveniently leave no recognizable bodies behind. A little too much prying and a tagged phone call leave Larry with a personal invitation to speak with the Doctor himself.
Combo: After the bridge incident, Larry briefly explains his story and said newfound companion suggests a job that requires so much security its employees are supplied with fake deaths. When Feral Labs, the subject of an ongoing personal investigation, is mentioned, Larry becomes especially interested.
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:30 pm
LAWRENCE GILMAN.  Name: Lawrence "Larry" Gilman Age: 30 Personality: Happy-go-sunshine! He believes just about anything anyone tells him, which is why he's a lousy detective. Always looks on the bright side, and if there isn't any, believes things will turn out for the best anyway. Not the brightest bulb in the knife drawer. Despite being a bit of a duffer when it comes to deadlines and his desk, he has fairly good taste when it comes to homemaking, and likes to keep his environment open, friendly, and attractive. He has an underlying thirst for approval, and will accept the worst treatment with cheer, esteem satisfied with something as simple as a smile. Description: Small (5'3), hairy. He has bright red-orange hair and blue eyes, and facial hair like so:  His features are on the boyish side. He has a medium build. He wears tweed suits that are usually hideous shades of olive green or tan, and electric blue cowboy boots. Background: Fifth kid of eight. Most of his brothers and sisters are pretty obnoxious and disowned him a long time ago. Suffered through pretty average grades in school. Often described as nice, but "a little behind his classmates". Became a policeman (and later a detective) because a guy he knew did, but really wanted to be a comedian. Has a tendency to get into terrible and/or lifethreatening situations, and remain oblivious throughout. He met his wife in a small, rural town, and she used the easily-wooed big city detective as a one-way ticket out of there. Quickly bored with Larry's general daftness, salary, and mediocrity in other matters, she found her next rung up (who happened to be a prominent politician on his party's fast track to presidency) and took it. In spite of a long-lived trail of disaster in Larry's professional and personal life, he remains stubbornly good-natured. Job: Served for three years as a police officer before becoming a Detective Second Grade. He works for the Robbery Dept. Wife: Is a total hottie, and a lot more intelligent than her husband. She's also a manipulative git, but Larry doesn't care! And possibly doesn't notice. (lolneedseditingthanksginch!) Family: Two brothers, five sisters. All of them have names beginning with the letter "L". His wife, Caroline. Twin six year old boys, Louis and Christopher, and one four year old girl, Miriam. Family Background: Iunno. I'd like Larry to be a direct descendant of some famous hardcore Viking, or King, or both. (Many medieval Kings were descendants of Vikings) I'll obviously have to research them a bit more! Maybe next weekend. Most Vikings were about 5'5 to 5'7, so the height is in the right place, and the hair color is solid. Larry as the great great (etc.) grandson of Bergthor the Destroyer? It has to be done. His direct family (8 kids in stride) is Catholic, and Larry spent a lot of his time trying to please his father and not fairing well. Nevertheless, his mother's constant, faithful love made a lasting impression on him, and provided an anchor of emotional stability that has served him well throughout the years. Larry's brothers and sisters are a hodgepodge of personalities, but are invariably a lot more vicious when they're all together. Family gatherings seem to bring out the worst in everyone, including Larry, who loves his family but secretly dreads get togethers, where he becomes withdrawn and reserved. Interests: HIS WIFE! His kids, Work, Ventriloquism, Stand-up, Chickens, Sunshine, Animals. Likes: People being happy! biggrin Dislikes: People being unhappy. sad And politicians. Maybe just one politician.  HAY IT'S THE LARRYMOBILE!  KID/TEEN LARRY POWER!
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:32 pm
AMERICAN COCKROACH.  Why: Larry's supernatural optimism, patience, and willingness as a subject make him perfect for some of the more gruesome research. A cockroach (being nearly as physically resilient as Larry's pleasant disposition) offers exploration opportunities for radiation exposure, limb regrowth, and even the reattachment of a head! Also Larry's basically made of sparkles and daisies. Him turning into the world's largest, friendliest cockroach is only the coolest thing in the whole wide world.
The Basics: The cockroach is one of the hardiest insects on the planet, capable of living for a month without food and remaining alive headless for up to a week. It can also hold its breath for 45 minutes and has the ability to slow down its heart rate. Description: Adult American cockroaches have wings and will occasionally fly. However, they are awkward fliers and prefer to run when disturbed. Male and female American cockroaches are about the same size and look very similar. Both have a pair of cerci, finger-like appendages, at the tips of their abdomens. The cerci are used to detect air currents in the cockroach's surroundings. Male cockroaches have an additional set of appendages called styli on their abdomens. The styli are located between the cerci but are smaller and more delicate. The presence of styli is the easiest way to distinguish male from female cockroaches. Immature American cockroaches resemble adults, except they are wingless. Feeding: Cockroaches are generally either scavengers or omnivores. Heck. They'll eat the glue off of stamps. GARBAGE IS DELICIOUS. Breeding: Rather traditional. None of that dropping the eggs and fertilizing them independently business. Females attract males by releasing a very attractive pheromone, and once they touch antenna, the males release a pheromone attractive to the female. Mating ensues. Bow chicka bow wow. BLAHBLAHBLAHBORINGSTUFFCOCKROACHESAREAWESOME!!!!! Can't...flip...over! 
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:33 pm
ART. Hold on to your britches for thumbnails, folks.  -Taejira (FEATURED and1andonlylolLOVESPARKLES) (x) Bilious Abominably and achingly adorable. gonk (x) Antigra TRANSFORMOKGO! scream (x) Antigra Larry supports the FREE HUGS campaign! [(x) Bilious IRL LARRY. LULZ. (x) Mindsend Dietary changes!
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:35 pm
THE ROACH APPROACH. 0%- LARRY!!!! biggrin 25%- Feeling 4 U 50%- Have a party 75%- In the air 100%- Giant anthropomorphic cockroach. (see Joe's Apartment) Keeping the tie/cowboy boots and ordering a special four-armed jacket would be fabulous.  TRANSFORMATIONZREFLOL? ULTIMATE SACRIFICE = GOAT! Things to remember: Cockroaches have wings! Six legs total. Hecka long feelers. OFFICIAL ROACH FAQ[, OR EVERYTHING YOU DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT COCKROACHES!
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:37 pm
FUNDS. Let's face it, the only art shop I ever opened was in the Free Art Forum. I suck at making money. I don't make money. Money is just something that happens occasionally when I post.
Gold: 64000 (or so)
Blue Box: 2 (12000)
Pink Box: 2 (40000)
Brown Box: 5 (4000)
Golden Chest: 1 (6000)
Letters: Nov 2004, (50000) Mar 2005 (115000)
Other: Jack's Grab Bag 2k4: 1,7 (?) Easter Basket: 3 (10000)
DONATIONS:
darkmiko2003: 1000g heart
Bilious: The Moustache gonk gonk gonk heart My HERO.
Aelfgifu: 12000g ninja You know you my honey.
Glass Crow: 6000g pirate ninja domokun FOR GREAT JUSTICE!
Total: 388 000
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Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:38 pm
CREDITS, BABY. I'd like to thank the Internet!
You guys can crit or whatever if you want. Obviously still under some AWESOME CONSTRUCTION. Need help with how he got on the island, and any other suggestions you can toss my way.
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Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:14 pm
I'm Toshihiko.
The mastermind or whatever.
I'm such a mastermind I posted with the wrong account! UNF!
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Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:39 pm
Yo, I really like your guy (and I'm not just saying that because your the first one that posted on my thread.) The first thing I thought was "Starsky and Hutch."
I think you can definitely expand the backstory, though. How did his wife find literally the next president of the United States? Maybe she's a little involved in politics as well...or he just knew the guy to begin with.
Good job!
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Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:42 pm
Thanks for the advice!
surprised heart
Yeah, I could soytenly do that. Hmmm. That brings up some interesting ideas. -taps fingers together and plots-
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:19 pm
Mrr, I told you I would look over this thread. And I am. <3 I don't have any constructive crit, right now but I'll read over it somemore to see if I can think of something. <3 Your concept is so good, it's hard to find a fault. XD However, I did notice a few typos and I did want to bring those to your attention. ;D Bolded word is the typoed and, uh, corrected word, so you can just copy and paste. Personality Personality: Happy-go-sunshine! He believes just about anything anyone tells him, which is why he's a lousy detective. Always looks on the bright side, and if there isn't any, believes things will turn out for the best anyway. Not the brightest bulb in the knife drawer. Despite being a bit of a duffer when it comes to deadlines and his desk, he has fairly good taste when it comes to homemaking, and likes to keep his environment open, friendly, and attractive. He has an underlying thirst for approval, and will accept the worst treatment with cheer, esteem satisfied with something as simple as a smile. cockroachbabiesew Breeding: Rather traditional. None of that dropping the eggs and fertilizing them independently business. Females attract males by releasing a very attractive pheromone, and once they touch antenna, the males release a pheromone attractive to the female. Mating ensues. Bow chicka bow wow. That is all. At least that's all I noticed. O:
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:27 pm
xd
Thanks. Typos = Ugly business! FIX'D!
I should probably run this stuff through Open Office, huh? The core's usually typed up there, but I always slack when it comes to anything I added afterwards.
Really appreciate it.
And I'm glad you dig the concept! 8D
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:51 pm
Of course I dig the concept. Larry is so awesome and it amuses me to no end that you're turning him into a cockroach. XD
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 4:17 pm
*scrawls in big sloppy chalk letters on the wall:* I heart LARRY (ZOMG)!!!1
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