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Just a note - the height on your bolded profile doesn't match the description (though 6'3" sounds more likely than 6'11")

I like the addition that he's taken the fall for people - a glimpse at a kinder side of Michael than just a bully and a thief.

The less information from the guard also is more reasonable - though you might (reccomendation, not requirement, but it would help flesh out the character) explain why/how Michael formed the bond with the guard - which also might give more insight into why Michael escaped. Perhaps the guard was affiliated with/a plant of Feral Labs itself and essentially instructed to keep an eye out for prisoners with no strong ties that they could field towards the island.

But yeah, the only thing really left unanswered then is how he escaped jail, if you wanted to delve into it.

The character's come a long way from the initial concept, and I think is much more solid and believable :3

The only other word of caution, and I know you've heard this, is that a few islanders may feel that you are stepping on toes with going from the convict/gangster-sort into a big cat. But at least, if Michael washes ashore and Moreau doesn't know who he is/his past - he is more likely to get a predator serum than if Moreau knew of his violent past.

Sorry, WerewolfKin - I have to skip ya due to the pagination error. Hopefully it resolves itself soon ><



Hi astra,

I like the bipolar disorder angle better than the OD on drugs. From what I've seen of people with bipolar disorder, they can be the nicest, most gregarious people one day, or if something sets them off that could be minor, or just catch them on a bad day and they can chew your head off OR lapse into serious depression and feelings of low self esteem. Which I do think works for the concept.

I can fully understand the enjoyment of playing a character becoming that which they fear. But do keep in mind that it has been done at least once (more depending on if you count a hydrophobe becoming an aquatic animal). Many people don't like spiders, but there is a distinct difference between a dislike/hatred and a downright phobia of them. Phobias are uncommon, irrational fears that can paralyze an individual and make them unable to deal with the situation. Much more than your standard "eek" reaction.

I will say that the nickname and the depressive side of the personality waves 'teenage goth poetry'/emo flags at me, and I have seen concepts of a similar nature done very badly.

I will also caution another gay male character - don't get me wrong - I certainly have nothing against them - but don't fall into the fangirl trap that is very prevalent on Gaia that makes the character cute/emo and clingy and altogether unrealistic in the ignoring the social repercussions that Gaia, the wonderful place that it is, shields most people from.

A few final modifications on the 'getting to the island' suggestion-wise: whomever he talked to likely doesn't know the full story of the island (almost no one on the mainland does) and the question regarding animals woudln't have come up. The charity house is a good 'in' - in fact, one of the best ways in might very well have been Thanatos talking to someone about wanting an opportunity to start fresh or get out of the business. Maybe someone even in the scene and not a newbie who had themselves heard about a private community that the charity house interviewed for. Maybe the individual even was rejected themselves, but decided to suggest it to him.

A note on the exotic markings - they only pertain to real-world animal patterns, so spirials wouldn't really be an option.

There isn't a great deal of elaboration on the character, but that is fine - not all characters need to be 100% fleshed out in the concept stage - I know sometimes that comes through roleplaying, and there doesn't seem to be any gaping holes or aspects of her past that don't make senes.

However, my primary concern is that after reading the character, save for her nationality and not being diabetic she reminds me a good deal of Kim. We do already have two pretty enthusiastic video-game girls on the Island between Kim and Awen. I know that that has gotten to be more of a trend now-a-days (*feels old* but still, a true Gamer girl is more rare than I think most guys wish).

I do like the aversion to animals in general - that's different. We will still need to figure out how Feral Labs got wind of her, though an entry scenario isn't always necessary ahead of time, given some methods of acquisition come with pre-packaged reason. This reason makes more sense than Moreau inviting a computer programmer specifically (which could be pretty bad judgment on his part given the security), but as it stands she would probably have had to had a run in with Feral Labs or some association thereof if you want her to be handpicked. Otherwise her profile, even with an uneasiness around animals, wouldn't be found among a huge populace. And of course there is the issue of her leaving - even on a scholarship - and her parents never be able to communicate with her.

Yes, it makes a lot of sense to me that a high-up in Feral Labs might offer to be her patron. Especially if he lived far away, possibly abroad, it would make sense that he would set up a place for her stay.

Sounds good. I would even say the SA program was sponsered by Feral Labs. They have way ways to "dissapear" people when they never come back. This what happened with Ambrose, kind of, with his medical study. You see, Feral Labs is sneaky like that... they would ACTUALLY sponders SA programs,,, probably 50 or so a year all ove rthe country. So it doesn't look THAT suspicious if they only gace out 1 and then that 1 person didn't come back.