Name: Lorne Benoit (Lorn as in 'forlorn,' Ben-Wah)
Nickname: n/a
Age: 23
Birthday: January 12
Sign: Capricorn
Gemstone: Garnet
Blood Type: AB+
Fav. Food: Trail mix
Hated Food: Anything with a vinegary flavor. So, pickles, for one!
School: Incoming DCU Environmental Studies
Hobbies: Reading - Lorne will read just about anything from biographies to smutty girly romance novels. Ummm, but no one needs to know about those, okay!? He likes books set in nature, and books that deal with human nature. His favorite books are Classic novels, like Call of the Wild, Paradise Lost, Of Mice and Men, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Letters From Earth. Why does he like to read? Aside from playing out doors and doing work around the house, it is all he really had to do when he was little. He lived in bum ******** middle of no where, where the only internet was dial up - not that his family could afford a computer - and he was never really in to sports.
Nature Walks - Growing up, Lorne lived in a mountainous region of the country side, where there were acres of fields and lush forests to explore. Actually, that was just about the only thing to do, aside from help around the house and go to school. Now a days he still drives out to the country for a good hike every now and again. (The family moved in to the city because of job reasons.) He finds nature truly beautiful, and will often pull out a copy of Thoreau or Walden's work and read while out in the wonders of nature.
Conservation - Lorne is active in conservation efforts, as well, because of his love of nature and his belief that it should be preserved and treasured. In fact, it is probably the most assertive and pro-active he is with anything. If there was something that one could say truly drives Lorne, it is conservation efforts. He is active in the local chapter of LEAF (Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future). Lorne has taken it among himself to place recycle bins around school campus, put up signs, etc. No one ever suspect that it is the quiet, reserved, loner guy doing this sort of thing. At home, he also recycles and has set up a compost pile in the back yard, much to the neighbors chagrin. Lorn has dabbled in botany, and tried keeping a garden, but despite all his efforts, he doesn't really have a green thumb. Also, just because he believes in conservation, that does NOT mean he is a vegetarian by any means. In fact, he would gladly inform you of how cows produce most of the methane found in the air. So - help the earth, eat a steak. And while he doesn't condone poaching, be is not against legally hunting animals. Just..he'd prefer you eat it and not use it as a trophy. And don't over hunt, k?
Show Choir - Lorne is a tenor. He was only in show choir because his regular Choir teacher all but begged him to join. It throws Lorne really far out of his element, but he finds some enjoyment in it. Some of the few and closest friends he has are from here and LEAF.
Considerate - Lorne likes to believe that you should always be considerate of others in order to achieve harmony, so he is very mindful of other people. You shouldn't stand in the middle of an aisle looking for something because you might be in the way of the lady coming this way, you should walk at a decent pace so you don't irritate people behind you by being too slow, etc. Basically, Lorne doesn't like to rock the boat. This might make him easy to push around, and he might be labeled as a total sheep, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better harmonizer than Lorne, who will usually try and come up with the most agreeable solution to a problem, or at the very least and ideal one. He falls short on this when he gets to talking to someone and he winds up talking mainly about himself or his ideals, because he doesn't notice he's doing it. Although surely once he realizes it he will feel horribly and try his best to correct himself. He tends to get rather upset when other people aren't also considerate, and might speak up and suggest that they try and be at least a liiiiiitle nicer, but most of the time he'll keep it to himself because he doesn't want to rock the boat.
Got it together - Lorne is just about always on top of his work. He is obsessively organized (chronological and alphabetical order, please!) and must have his things in order and looking just right. His world falls apart when the house is messy, or when someone has made a mess of his notes or binder. He is good with deadlines and plans things so that he doesn't get stressed or overwhelmed with the work. He makes a schedule and tries his best to stick to it. He actually has one of those huge paper calendars like you usually see in an office where he writes down everything he has planned for the coming weeks. He likes to plan at least two weeks ahead. And any deadlines or important events he goes ahead and writes in. He has multiple alarms and reminders programmed in to his cell phone too, to help him remember things. It's not that he has a bad memory, just that he likes to have all his ducks in a row.
Excitable - It isn't hard to get Lorne motivated. He is always willing to try something new at least once if it looks like fun. Even more so if it is the cool 'in' thing. (Barring things like drugs and drinking. Because that's not cool no matter WHO you are.) It's not unlike Lorne to get so excited by something that he can get carried away and maybe a little too excited. When Lorne gets excited, he tends to show it. Even if he is trying to keep it quiet, there is that wide-eyed starry gleam in his eyes, a light to his face. His excitability makes him a pretty good motivator. Or it would, if he knew how to do it right. If he was to try and motivate others, it would probably just end up being really awkward for the other party involved.
Flaws:
Peculiarly Shy - Lorne is one of the quiet kids at school(having learned that usually when he opens his mouth, he often says thing people find weird). He is the kind of guy who sits on his own because he is shy when it comes to approaching others and keeps his nosed stuffed in a book. Like wise, he isn't usually approached. Whether or not it is simply because he is over looked or because people think he is weird, who knows. His solitude is largely self-imposed due to that particular shyness. Simply, he isn't the kind of guy who will randomly go up to someone and introduce himself. In fact, he is rarely, if ever, the one to do something first. In fact, even if he is the first to finish a test, he is not going to be the first one to turn it in. Even if he has to sit and wait 15 minutes on someone else to turn theirs in. And although he is a decent student, he seldom raises his hand to answer a question. Things like that.
Social Fail-u-r - Lorne wants to be liked. He wants to be part of the in-crowd and one of the cool kids. However, Lorne is incredibly awkward. His lack in people and social skills play a major role in this, as he is always saying the wrong thing, spouting TMI, missing social cues, or just not making all all-together good impression, despite how he tries and tries. And when he looks back on his failures and tries to see what he did wrong, he can't tell, because to him, his behavior is acceptable.
Clingy a**.u.me - Occasionally someone will give him the acceptance he looks for, but then you have to deal with a really clingy Lorne. He thinks just because you've treated him so, that you're going to be his friend, that you'll totally let him sit with you and your BFFs at the lunch table, and wanna hang out after school. He is quick to assume, and sets himself up for rejection. Because we all know what they say about assuming. It makes an a** out of u and me. This may seem out of character with his usual considerate nature, but this is evidence of how his hope for acceptance and friendship can get in the way of his otherwise virtuous nature.
Emotionally Immature - Beneath the odd shyness, and outwardly 'emo-ish' appearance(something he has adopted because he thinks it looks cool), there is a truly wide-eyed, happy, boy there; High energy, and excitable. However, part of his problem is that Lorne is incredibly expressive to the point of being almost melodramatic, and over-reactive. He also lacks a proper TMI-filter. Really, you'd think the boy has no secrets the way he just so openly admits some things that...it would probably be better not to even consider mentioning. His concept of love and friendship are also rather immature, and idealistic. The stuff of books and old movies.
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:34 am
Physical Description
Eyes - Butter yellow, normal shape, dark lashes.
Hair - Black choppy layers. Short in the back, parted to the side. One side is long and to his shoulder, and the other side just frames his face. See ref.
Face - Oval face, small-ish nose, small lips, trimmed brows
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 155lbs
Other: Lorne has pretty poor posture, robbing him of his height some times, making him appear ~5'9". He likes the punk/emo style, and has cut his hair thusly, and wears eyeliner, but really he's a happy kid. This tends to throw people off.
Lorne's Closet
Several pairs of black stone-wash jeans, usually with something written on them with pen (nasty habit when he has no more arm left.)
One treasured pair of TRIPP pants.
T-shirts, usually with some vintage, skull, or wing design on them. They are usually worn over long sleeve shirts.
A couple hoodies.
A pair of old combat boots.
Multiple belts and chains.
And of course, the Meadow View Uniform. Which he hates. GONE. He wishes he could say he burned it or something, but he just donated it. He doesn't envy the kid that ends up saddled with it.
Family
Elliot Benoit II - Father - Black hair, blue eyes, light skin. First generation American, grew up bilingual, speaking both English and French. Was raised up north to an immigrant family (who returned to France once Elliot was grown). Elliot went to college but dropped out and became a construction worker. Moved to Destiny City when construction work began en masse due to 'terrorists,' but has since returned to France to take over his father's business when he passed. Naive and rather clueless when it comes to technology. Not much for books. He is a good-hearted man who tries to be more friend than father at times.
Maribel Benoit(Megan) - Mother - Brown eyes, brown hair, fair skin. An all-american southern belle, grew up on a ranch in the southern states. Became a veterinarian. Met her husband during college. Moved back to France with her husband. A very nurturing woman with an active wild side. Loves nature, and is very outgoing.
Elliot Benoit I - Grandfather - Gray hair, gray eyes, light skin. Lives in France where he runs a restaurant. A severe man who is not happy his son dropped out of college. Tends to be rather preachy. - Deceased
Megorie Benoit - Grandmother - Gray hair, honey eyes, light skin. Gossipy old lady who loves card games and gambling, but has a good head on her shoulders and is tight with her money. She is good at spotting liars, and is much better tempered than her husband.
Laurent Benoit - Uncle - Dark brown hair, honey eyes, light skin. Like father like son, Alphonse's younger brother takes after their dad; however, being that Elliot has taken over the family business in place of him, some resentment has flowered between the two brothers.
Harold Megan - Grandfather - Sandy blonde hair, blue eyes, ruddy skin. Maribel's father. A ranch owner. He is hard working but much like Elliot, he doesn't know much about technology. An easy man to get along with so long as you're not being a jerk and pulling your weight.
Susan Megan- Grandmother - Brown, graying hair, honey eyes, fair skin. A stay at home gal, seemingly always cooking or doing stuff for the community. A total sweatheart. Likes to be the 'fun grandma.'
Music: - Final Fantasy 9 - You're Not Alone (orchestral version)
Stage 2;A fountain pen. Not much good as a weapon, except for maybe stabbing. Writes the Saturn symbol on his opponent to cast the magic. Of course, a simple way to avoid the attack is to not let him get close enough to write on you. Also, washing the symbol off. It's also harder to cast on higher level opponents for obvious reasons; 1, they're stronger and 2, they're faster. The magic generally lasts a little over half a minute, unless you wash the symbol away, or at least smudge it so it is unrecognizable.
Stage 3;Staff with a fountain pen tip. Writes the Saturn symbol in the air in front of the person, the symbol glows purple in the air, floating towards the person, effect starts when it hits them, but can easily be avoided. Lasts for a bout a minute and a half.
Magic
Stage 1; None
Stage 2;Silence - foe is rendered unable to speak. This means a Nega would not be able to call out for help..or make any snarky a** remarks. And a Senshi wouldn't be able to call out their attack.(say a senshi was about to use their attack and an innocent was about to be in the line of fire, or the attack would have a bad adverse effect.) Lasts for about a half a minute.
Stage 3;Silencega - Same effects as last time, but opponents might also find themselves unable to hear their thoughts clearly, as if even those have been muted. Lasts a minute and a half.
[SOLO] - New Year's Resolve Summary: Lorne decides to return to Destiny City, even if he doesn't yet know how.
[REG] - Long Time Coming - Michael + Lorne (SUSPENDED) Summary: Lorne reaches out for help.
[REG] - To the internet! - Trevor + Lorne (COMPLETE) Summary: Lorne finds a potential roommate online. Is it too good to be true?
[REG] - State of Affairs - Trevor + Lorne (COMPLETE) Summary: Lorne meets the roommate he found online, and he doesn't get murdered.
[BAT] - Destruction Reigns - MANY (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc responds to a distress call, but his victory is bittersweet.
[REG] - Common Ground - Aegir + Mont Blonc (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc finds a friend in Aegir, and the two draw some unwanted attention.
[REG] - Knights of Saturn - Methone + Mont Blonc (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc literally bumps into Methone, and his world gets a whole lot brighter.
[REG] - In Between the Times - Nadia + Lorne (COMPLETE) Summary: The first date.
[REG] - The Mountain and the Gates - Mont Blonc + Ploutonion (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc finally meets another page of Saturn and rejoices.
[BAT] - Keep Your Halos Tight - MANY (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc tries to help save a senshi from corruption, only to have his starseed yanked. Aegir saves the day!
[REG] - Sandrassacre Aftermath - Aegir/Colin + Mont Blonc/Lorne (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc carries Aegir to safety only to get a surprise.
[BAT] - And Of Your Own Free Will - MANY (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc struggles on the battlefield and witnesses Ploutonion's corruption.
[REG] - Saturn loses a ring - Nadia and Colin + Lorne (COMPLETE) Summary: The Saturn!bros come together to deal with the aftermath of Ploutonion's corruption.
[REG] - Burns and Starshine - Nadia + Lorne (COMPLETE) Summary: Nadia and Lorne share some ice cream and a trip to space.
[BAT] - Sewing some discord... - Rutile + Mont Blonc (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc tries to hold his own in a battle, with mixed results.
[REG] - Is this victory? - Colin + Lorne (IN PROGRESS) Summary: A drained Lorne turns to Colin for help.
[REG] - To be a Knight - Niflhel + Mont Blonc (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc meets a fully fledged knight of Saturn and finally gets the answers he needs.
[REG] - Space Jam - Niflhel + Mont Blonc (IN PROGRESS)
[REG] - Coward Montblonc - Glitnir + Mont Blonc (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc encounters a squire and learns a new trick with his pen!
[BAT] - WHY. DIDN'T. YOU. DOOOODGE?! - Eden + Mont Blonc (SUSPENDED) Summary: Mont Blonc encounters another knight as skittish as he is!
[REG] - Dust to Dust - Nadia/Methone + Lorne/Mont Blonc (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc takes Methone to his Wonder, and nothing turns out the way he expects.
[SOLO] - What I am to you Summary: Lorne reflects on his relationships and his newfound happiness with Nadia.
[REG] - Movie knights - Nadia + Lorne (COMPLETE) Summary: To celebrate a new level in their relationship, Nadia subjects Lorne to some horror movies.
[BAT] - Light the Fire under a** - Pyrophanite + Mont Blonc (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc is determined to learn to hold his own in a fight.
[ORP] - The Mad King - Cell Cavern - Mont Blonc + Many (SUSPENDED) Summary: Mont Blonc and the people that matter most to him as whisked away to a planet of death, madness, and suffering. Nothing is okay.
[BAT] - The Mad King - Coliseum 3 - Mont Blonc + Many (SUSPENDED) Summary: It is Mont Blonc's turn to fight, and he is less unwilling when he realizes Methone is entering the ring with him.
[REG] - What lurks - Lorne + Rohan (IN PROGRESS) Summary: A bad encounter on the streets of Destiny City leads to something good! (SUSPENDED)
[REG] - Made by History - Sessrumnir + Mont Blonc (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc encounters an old acquaintance.
[REG] - Fairy Lights - Hvergelmir + Mont Blonc (COMPLETE)
[REG] - 'Saturnine' seems appropriate - Scholomance + Mont Blonc (COMPLETE) Summary: Mont Blonc is thrilled to encounter another Saturn page; Scholomance is less impressed.
[REG] - Night on Bald Mountain - Mont Blonc + Scholomance (COMPLETE) Summary: Begrudgingly, with some coercion, Mont Blonc returns to his wonder.
[ORP] - Summer Lake Bash - Mont Blonc + Many (COMPLETE) Summary: Lorne finally meets Ash and Auguste, and enjoys some time with his friends beside the lake.
Order: heart Nadia // Sailor Methone: My girlfriend. Don't ask me how I got so lucky; I ask myself the same question every day. She's beautiful and caring and honestly much too good for me. heart Colin // Sailor Aegir: He might not know it, but he's been one of the best friends I've ever had. Reliable, dependable, and comforting, I only hope I can be half as much to him one day. Trevor // ???: My roommate I met online, who turned out to be neither 50 nor a murderer! Actually a very sweet guy, he isn't home much though. heart ??? // Niflhel: The first fully fledged Knight of Saturn I've come across since my return to Destiny City. He was incredibly cool helpful, and I hope I'll see him again. ??? // Glitnir: A squire of Mars, a teacher of sorts so he says. He taught me how to better use my "weapon" and dispensed some very sage advice. If only I knew how to take it. ??? // Eden: A page of Cosmos, and quite possibly more shy than I am. She was actually delightful, a very sweet girl; I hope she's doing alright. heart Isaiah // Scholomance: Not sure yet - but he's a page of Saturn like me, so I'm giving him the benefit of a doubt. Delightful to talk to, and I'm glad to know him. I do worry about him though. ??? // Sessrumnir: An old acquaintance I've just run into. Said some hurtful things, but they were laced with truth, and I know he meant well. Ash: The cat everyone's been just raving about! I'm so glad to finally meet her! heart Auguste // Thrymr: Nadia's roommate, and her counterpart as a senshi! He seems delightful so far; I hope we can become good friends. An amazing man with a poetic heart. Very kind and sweet, he's seen me at my worst and still sees the best. ??? // Hvergelmir: Knight of Cosmos; a very beautiful, thoughtful, elegant lady who's helping me through some things. Aegir was right about her: I'm very grateful for all her guidance. ??? // Mistral: Processing...
Chaos: heart ??? // Ploutonion Ashanite?: A page like me! Quite charming. I'm so sorry. Let me help you, please. Rohan // ???: Haven't quite bumped into him yet... ??? // Sailor Amphitrite: Not a very nice girl. Also, her shoes hurt. A lot. ??? // Umber: I've only come across him once, and he took my starseed and flung it under some bleachers. Apparently that's his trademark move or something? At least when it comes to Saturn. Charming. One of Ploutonion's captors; cold and unfeeling. ??? // Xenotime: I'm sure she caused Ploutonion's bruises, another of his captors. Something about her stare was unnerving. Tried to corrupt me as a gift. Never again. ???? // Devilline - Not a bad person. Certainly deserves better than what the negaverse has in store for him. ??? // Rutile: Absolutely vile. I wish I regretted biting you. ??? // Pyrophanite: Crude little man with a big mouth, but ultimately he ran away so that's good I suppose? Wouldn't be devastated if I didn't see him again. ??? // "Spiderman": Horrifying, but dumb luck saw me through I suppose.
Civilians: Kyle Benoit: My cousin who'll be staying with me. This complicates my life as Mont Blonc somewhat, but we've always been close, so I'm happy to have him. Archer: I never thought I'd see you again - I wish I hadn't. Niall: Kyle's boyfriend! I finally got to meet him!!
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