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Name: Richard Arra Bell

Nickname: Arra, any of the myriad of nicknames coming out of his first name

Age: 30

Birthday: March 15th, 1993

Sign: Pisces

Gemstone: Aquamarine

Blood Type: A+

Fav. Food: Eggs

Hated Food: Pork chops

School: Richard has his MBA from DCU; he attended Azure Valley on an arts scholarship.

Occupation: He's a dance instructor at his mother's dance studio, Kampana. He also does some spicy dancing on the weekends.

Hobbies:

Reading - He prefers mystery novels and has a truly impressive collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, but is open to just about any genre. It's his dream one day to have an absolutely gigantic armchair in which to lie back and toss himself into some of his favourite stories. When he has some downtime at home, he likes to pull one out and divert his attention to that for a while, and he usually has a book on him for any downtime around town or at his mother's studio.

Dance - Richard has been dancing since he was a kid, the youngest child of a mother who owns a dance studio. In fact, he earned his MBA in preparation for taking over her studio when she retires and has been helping her teach dance as her assistant since he was sixteen or so, as well as dancing semi-competitively. He prefers salsas, rumbas, and the Argentine tango--he is quite frankly terrible at waltzes. That's not to say he can't be convinced to try one, but he does much better with quick tempos.

Running - There is something very peaceful about a run to nowhere in particular, and something soothing about regular footfalls on the ground under him. Richard tries to go on a run at least once daily, either to warm up and wake up in the morning, or to wear himself down before bed.

Virtues:

Well, Actually... -- he usually manages to stay tactful for the most part, but he can be counted on to give his honest opinion when asked for it. This has occasionally come back and bit him, but he does realise that's an issue more with the person and not with himself. However, he will sometimes try to use his honesty as a stonewall if he's nervous about how someone will take it or if he can't see any way to soften something they might object to--"You don't want to know". However, it can be trusted that any support or enthusiasm he gives someone is genuine. He's not blowing smoke, he really does like that dress on you. And, hey, wait, you dropped your wallet!

It'll be Fiiiine! -- what's the worst that could happen? Richard tries to see the sunny side of things whenever he can. Things can always be worse, and attempts to argue with him will bring out his creativity as he describes increasingly ridiculous alternatives. Sure, your date stood you up, but! At least they let you know now that they're a flake before things got more serious? And of course you're nervous about that presentation--it's natural!--but it'll be okay. It's not like the professor is an alien, right?

Well, Hey There! -- Richard genuinely likes other people and being around them. Maybe it's because of practically growing up in his mother's dance studio, but Richard doesn't have any problem going up to people, offering help if he sees it might be needed, etc.. He's generally pretty easy going around other people and does his best to keep an eye out to be respectful and make sure he doesn't run afoul of any one else's boundaries. It's important to him that people are comfortable around him.

Flaws:

Oh, Okay, Sure -- Richard has the sense to see through ridiculous lies, and no he doesn't believe in the Illuminati. However, craft a convincing story and keep it consistent, and he usually won't see a reason to question it. Sure, he has ten bucks to give you for food, and it sucks that your wallet was stolen again! This can be quite detrimental when put in a new situation; generally, if he doesn't understand what's going on, he'll likely buy the first reasonable story presented to him

Y'know What, Forget This -- He tries to meet people halfway, he really does, and he's not unfamiliar with compromise. But if the agreement or situation isn't something he can find any kernel of satisfaction in, he'll just up and leave, or drop it. The other person(s) might get a notice of some kind, but often they won't. Group project not working out? He'll be the one to go to the professor and let them know and ask if he can be moved to another group. It can make him seem flaky, but as far as he sees it, he gave it a shot and now it's time to move on. Sometimes he can give himself a reason to stay on--he promised this important thing, this is someone he really likes, that sort of thing--but he'll be miserable the whole time.

No, No, I'm Almost Done -- Richard has a tendency to get his teeth into a project and then not. let. it. go. until he's worked it out. He needs to work on a routine for a competition, or a new unit his mother wants the studio to teach? He will keep doing this until he thinks he has it, getting irritable and often snappish if someone tries to break his hyperfocusing to remind him that he should maybe, y'know, eat or something. If he has issues grasping the subject, whether for school or the studio, he gets frustrated and even more irritable and snappish, seemingly not realising he's being an a**. Does he feel bad if someone points it out? Well, of course... after he's finished with the issue commanding so much of his attention in the first place.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Eyes: Narrow, blue with bits of green.

Hair: On the red side of auburn. When loose, it falls to his knees in the kind of thick waves that tell you it'd be a mass of tight curls if he kept it shorter. He normally keeps it braided to keep it out of his way. He doesn't have defined bangs--those are as long as everything else.

Face: Medium-dark olive skin, an oval-shaped face with a bit of an aquiline nose.

Clothes: Loose, comfortable clothing that won't snag on anything in a range of neutrals and cool colours with the occasional pop of a brighter or warmer colour for contrast.

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Luke Michael Bell -- Apr. 20th, 1970 -- Richard's father and a senior accountant/partner at a reasonably prestigious financial firm

Safira Anoraa Bell -- Aug. 7th, 1970 -- Richard's mother and owner of Kampana, a dance competition and instruction studio specializing in latin dance

Garber Abel Bell -- July 15th, 1988 -- Richard's eldest brother and accountant at their father's financial firm

Mikki Alexander Bell -- June 20th, 2006 -- Richard's nephew, Aaron's twin, and a ray of sunny sunshine who loves people and fruit popsicles

Aaron Jonas Bell-- June 20th, 2006 -- Richard's nephew, Mikki's twin, and a quieter kid who loves people from afar and pie from up close

Tammer Conway Bell-- Sept. 1st, 1989 -- Richard's second-eldest sibling, Alan's twin sister, and a waiter at a seafood restaurant.

Dominique Sato -- Aug. 29th, 1990 -- Tammer's long-time girlfriend and light of her life; also a waitress at a seafood restaurant, where she does not let being 4'11" get in her way

Isabelle Akilah Sato -- Nov. 12th, 2013 -- Richard's niece, one of Tammer and Dominique's very doted-on twin daughters, and she loves dinosaurs

Aicha Artemis Sato -- Nov. 12th, 2013 -- Richard's niece, Isabelle's also very-doted-on twin, who also loves dinosaurs but likes hamsters better

Alan Joseph Bell -- Sept. 1st, 1989 -- Richard's older brother, Tammer's twin, who runs a freelance translation enterprise from Phoenix, AZ with his wife

Shora Abigail Bell -- Aug. 31st, 1988 -- Alan's wife and assistant with translation; helps run the freelance translation enterprise but also is a stay-at-home mother for their daughter

Olivia Ava Bell -- Jan. 3rd, 2016 -- Richard's third niece and the baby of the family; being two years old, her interests are largely bright colours and food

Constantine Murray Bell -- Oct. 2nd, 1991 -- Richard's next-older brother, very nearly done with law school (one more year. one more year. one more year.) whose legs (and torso and arms and everything) go on for DAYS

Lee Scott Krisinger-Bell -- Apr. 3rd, 1991 -- Constantine's husband, graphic designer extraordinaire at an ad firm, and perpetual smol next to Constantine

((*Basiluzzo Wonder))

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~*~*~*Thread Archive*~*~*~

{{CIVILIAN/PRE-POWERED}}

Title -- Type -- Participants -- Final Word Count -- Link

[Summer - R] Canine Crunchies -- Regular -- Richard, Ignacio, & Raina -- 2263-- [x]
Time for a Midnight Jog -- Regular -- Richard & Seren -- 2468 -- [x]
And a One, and a Two... -- Regular -- Richard & Abigail -- 2164 -- [x]
Leave Me Alone Until I See Stars -- Regular -- Richard & Ignacio -- 2593 -- [x]
A Tired, Old Cliche -- Solo -- Richard -- 775 -- [x]
Keyless Entry -- Regular -- Richard & Ignacio -- 1427-- [x]
It's a Little Tea Shop -- Regular -- Richard & Seren -- 4766 -- [x]
5:46am, on the Stairs -- Regular -- Richard & Ignacio -- 2733 -- [x]
Can't Run Forever -- Regular -- Richard & Faustite -- 2141 -- [x]
Goddamn Protective Fools -- Regular -- Richard & Ignacio -- 8844 - [x]
[Mini Event]The Autumn takes a bow -- Event -- Multiple -- 559 -- [x]
[Mini Event]The Autumn takes a bow.[Battle Part] -- Event -- Multiple -- 1482 -- [x]
{ the center } the waiting room -- Event -- Multiple -- 1471 -- [x]
{ the center } reception area -- Event -- Multiple -- 539 -- [x]
{ the center } The Dark Hall -- Event -- Multiple -- n/a* -- [x]

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[Can't Save Me From Myself] - Regular - Richard/Basiluzzo & Ignacio - 2272 - [xXx]
[[HOLIDAY] Wallet Woes] - 754 - [xXx]
[[HOLIDAY] Holmes Sweet Holmes] - 529 - [xXx]
[[HOLIDAY] Bother bother bother bother bother] - 686 - [xXx]
[[BOTTLED] Introduction] - Regular - ORP - 520 - [xXx]
[[BOTTLED] The Central Hub] - Regular - ORP - 560 - [xXx]
[[BOTTLED] The Bottle Desert] - Battle - ORP - 520 - [xXx]
[[BOTTLED] The Finale - Battle - ORP - ### - [xXx]
[I Know Better than That] - 535 [xXx]
[This Disrespect] - Regular - Richard, Ignacio, & Solas - 1972 - [xXx]
[[event] dance of lanterns [aokigahara+many]] - Battle - ORP - 506 - [xXx]
[[b-orp] brave shine] Battle - ORP - 757 - [xXx]
[[META ORP] Contact [Order]] - Regular - ORP - many - [xXx]
[[Moon-ORP] Tea Time] - Regular - ORP -- 544 -- xXx
[[ b ] hell investigates life] - Battle - Basiluzzo, Faustite, Encke, Viatrix - 1379 - [xXx]
[[R] Dam Breach] - Regular - Richard, Ignacio, Viatrix, Luke - 1654 - [xXx]
[Windsong] - 1682 - [xXx]
[[META ORP] Necessity] Battle - ORP - many - [xXx]
[[META ORP] As Above [The Moon]] - Regular - ORP - many - [xXx]
[[Holiday - R] Auroric Flashbacks (Richard & Ignacio)] - Regular - Richard & Ignacio - 680 - [xXx]

((*Reserved))