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This post is for the human being possessed by Laocoon

Name: Gustave Chapman

Nicknames: Gus (only his parents call him Gustave)

Age: 19

Birthday: May 24

Sign: Gemini

Blood Type: A

Fav. Food: Fettucini Alfredo

Hated Food: Ground Beef

School: Sovereign Heights

Hobbies: Forensics- No, not the corpse kind... public speaking! Gus has been on one Forensics team or another for many years, and though he doesn't place every time, he enjoys it a lot. It allows him to choose something that he isn't so secretive about, and discuss it openly. There's no questioning, no interruptions, just him giving his practiced (and practiced... and practiced...) speech to the world. He often seems his liveliest when he's on stage.

Political and Research Volunteer Work- You won't find Gus volunteering at the animal shelter or retirement facility. He prefers volunteering for causes that have goals that can be met. Whether it's raising $5,000 for research on a horrible disease, or helping a political candidate, he'll be there. He just prefers ones that have tangible goals. It's nice to make sure that cats are comfortable while they wait to be adopted, but it isn't goal-oriented like Gus prefers.

Computers- Gus loves computers. When his time isn't taken up by his other passions, Gus will have his head buried in circuits. He's baffled by the notion that HTML is difficult, and if he actually likes you, he'd be willing to teach you. He thinks of virus-hunting like a puzzle that needs solving, and enjoys finding ways to eradicate the nasty pests. The entire computer is a puzzle to him, and he enjoys opening it up and seeing how it works, how it can be improved, and how to piece it all back together.

Puzzles- Gus loves the satisfaction of solving a puzzle, whether it be a crossword, sudoku, maze, or something else. Like Ray Gordon could be good at adventuring with Guybrush Threepwood, Gus could be good at adventuring with King Graham. However, the difference between the two of them is that, while Ray Gordon can fly through it with no additional clicks, Gus has to use every single item on every single character. Will the obsidian gauntlet work on the second tree from the right? Will the moldy cheese work on the magic wand charger? (Oh wait...*)

Gemstone: Agate

Virtues: Passionate - If you get Gus talking about something that he believes in, political or even a hobby, he will talk about it with fire burning in his eyes. He is often seen at rallies for causes, like races for research or table-sitting for a certain candidate. When he has a chance to get involved in something that he's passionate about, he's up and ready to go, first in line! He's easily motivated by his passions, and works extra hard. This isn't just for political things, though. If a movie based off of one of his favorite books is coming out, he'll get up extra early to wait in line.

Decorous - Despite his flaws, Gus doesn't have trouble speaking eloquently or rubbing elbows in high society. He knows the proper terms for higher-ups, whether they be military or nobility. While he might get made fun of for talking like a Crystal girl, he is eager to improve this trait even more so it will help him in his future, career or otherwise.

Eggheaded - Okay, okay, so that's not the most positive word. Still, it works for him. He loves to play in computer circuit boards and, while he prefers Macintosh, he knows the ins and outs of Linux. He's a walking dictionary of common technological ailments, and is often one of the first people that someone will go to when their iPod won't turn on.

Flaws: Secretive - Gus' facade is a tough one to crack. Even a question like, "What are you up to?" is often met with an unfriendly gaze. He is a firm believer of 'mind your own business', and can easily and calmly say it to anyone, even his own family. When someone is visibly upset he will not bother them. Because of this, he is often viewed as cold. That isn't really it, he just doesn't want to 'butt in'. In his mind, he's giving the individual the same respect that he desires... well, it SOUNDS nice, anyway. If he's faced with someone who suddenly pours out their heart and past to them, he simply nods. He figures if he nods and makes the occasional noise, it will look like he is listening. However, he only does that because it will get them to stop talking to him faster.
If you want to crack his shell, the best bet is to wait until he's in the middle of one of his tantrums. He's incredibly weak, then, and easily manipulated. That, or you could always give him a drink (he's a lightweight).

Miserly - Gus is never one to give his spare change to the poor. He's been called "Scrooge" at least once, and isn't really phased by it. He believes that he earned his own money, and has no desire to be generous. He would rather sew a thousand patches on his pants before buying a new pair, and his mother has to force him into new shoes when his are threadbare. He believes that money is important, and shouldn't be wasted on things you don't need. Nothing should be wasted.This is also annoying when you're his friend, and it's your birthday party. He'd most likely buy you a tube of chapstick, or burn you a CD. If he likes you enough, he might get you a $5 iTunes giftcard. Damn!

Bullheaded - Say Gus had a firm believe that Neptune was the center of the universe (he doesn't). If you brought up your theories on the Sun being the center of the universe, he would listen and then abruptly shoot your theories down. It doesn't matter how ridiculous the notion is, if he believes in it, he will fight it. This gets very annoying in political discussions, which can often turn into shouting matches. He refuses to believe that his stances are wrong, and there are no exceptions. If all people whose names begin with "R" are evil Martians, there are no exceptions. Even if he dissects a girl named Rebecca and sees her inside anatomy... no. She is still an evil Martian. No ifs, ands, or buts.

If he ever got into something involving the senshi or Negaverse, this is very bad. First impressions mean a lot to him, and if he got it into his head that someone was a bad guy when they were the GOOD guys... almost nothing could convince him otherwise, short of a knife in his back by the real villain.

Ill-Tempered and Childish - It's easy to get Gus mad. Once you get him going, though, there's no turning back. The yelling will start, loud and passionate. If he gets even angrier (which is easy to do), he might throw something at a wall or punch the same poor, poor wall. It's better to just let him yell out his anger and then steam quietly in the corner like some small, angry child. If, after all of that, he just isn't left alone... he'll cry.

[*This is a reference to old-school adventure game King's Quest V. If you don't get it, don't worry about it.]

Physical Appearance
Hair: Chest-length, so straight that it looks like a sheet, parted in the middle, very simple. He has pale lavender hair.

Eyes: Hooded and usually half-lidded. His eyes are a dark, deep navy.

Skintone: Dark and dusky

Face: Thin and angular, with a strong chin

Physique: Broad-shouldered, but almost frighteningly skinny

Why the Maze?

In Gustave and Laocoon you have the two integral parts of a maze: the Theseus and the Daedalus, the solver and the creator. Laocoon loves to create puzzles, and Gustave loves to solve them. Laocoon loves to strategize and think of hurdles, while Gustave loves to take things apart, tinker, and ultimately reach his goals. In this way they're a not-so-fancy yin and yang or coin-sides. That is how they can work past the differences in their personalities and weaknesses to ultimately mesh together as a true puzzle connoisseur.

Hey Kaze!

Droppin' a crit. <3

Gustave:

He sounds like a lot of fun, I'd really love to see him in action.

The way you described the flaws and virtues is well done, from far off it seems like he would be a little sour-face, but your descriptions help explain it.

I can't really find anything that negates each other here, you can probably put in another virtue to help fully flesh his personality out.

The only small issue I can see is with the hobbies. I understand that he's secretive but something that he can do with others can help. He does have teammates and volunteers, but I'm not sure a lot of others have the same hobbies and they can make a night out of it.

Laocoon:

He sounds adorable and I do enjoy that in characters, but it seems like Laocoon is almost too adorable, with no strong convictions aside from be a strategist. I'm not an expert on Cavaliers, but it seems like he's lacking a little in the strength department, which isn't a horrible thing, it can cause problems when he's patrolling alone though.

That said, some virtues altering a little and another flaw can help that. Also, when I read "Fish are Best In..." I didn't quite understand what it means. It means he's hygienic, right? (This could totally just be me though >___<;; )

I love the challenge. <3

The "Why the Maze" post is good, but expanding on it a little couldn't hurt. What can they learn from each other? You might also add a "Why Gustave?" post. Why would Alexandros pick Gustave to host Laocoon?

I admire the start here and love the direction you're taking both of them in. <3 Puzzle masters are love. o w o