Toskikov (DEFUNCT)

[oi_theoi]

T Denial, Consumption, Poison	❧ Played by AJ
Appearance: T appears as a human woman who would not look out of place at a brothel-slash-sushi shop. She's slender, not very tall, and the opposite of well-endowed but holds herself like a lady who knows what she wants and also what she's willing to give. She has long black hair (often worn up) and always wears red lipstick and eyeshadow. She always keeps her neck covered either by a high collar or a scarf and always wears sleeves -- often her clothing is red. It's pretty rare that she stands straight up, often she will slouch or lean or drape. There is a certain laziness to her gesture, but also a coil of power. Both her wrists and neck are scarred (in the rare event that you might see them) and there is a line of scars shaped like snake scales that goes from behind her right ear down her spine. No matter how much she eats she remains itty bitty in proportion. She can also unhinge her jaw. It's kind of terrifying. Characteristics: Obsessive, excitable, childish, greedy, compulsive, a great big fibber, manipulative, annoying, morbid, mercurial, fanciful Likes: Tragedy, stagnation, obsession, compulsion, extremely bright colors, bitter or sour foods, sestinas, unhealthy relationships, corrupt piousness, polite fiction, Freudian concepts, feasts, conversion Dislikes: Acceptance, actualization, sweets, limericks, monogamy, families where all the members are living, conditioning, education, altruism, true faith, monochrome, starvation, diets
Shrine: A salt lick with pretty pink salt. Ritual: LICK THE SALT LICK.
❧ Will Take	❧ Will Give
tears anger guilt poison (not just "don't eat the plants without getting them blessed" but like the poison sacks some animals have) rotten things (decomposing meat or vegetables) admissions or confessions of secrets that revolve around false identities acts of "corrupting another" (bodily or mentally) lamentations teeth tongues stomachs intestines saliva your sense of taste (for a while) gastric juices vomit	Forks/Knives/Spoons/Plates/utensils for eating basically poisons and their antidotes drinking vinegar temporary "iron stomach" (comes with side effect of overwhelming hunger) almonds mace (the spice) edible underwear clothes made of hemp tables/chairs -- though all of her furniture has either d-rings or restraints or weird grooves perfect for bleeding someone out in, regardless of if you want that or not.
On Memory... T also has the ability to do what she calls "help" with memories. More accurately she can bury a memory, create a false memory or attach a "false feeling" to a memory you have. So, if you want to forget your asshole father? She can do that for you. If you want to bridge the gap between two memories she can fabricate a memory that fills in the gaps, so to speak. Or if you just wanted to have a fun childhood memory even if you didn't have a fun childhood, I guess. And she can make things that you remember as being awful be remembered as AWESOME EXPERIENCES :D :D :D or the other way around. Basically if it's altering or falsifying a remembered person/event/feeling she can help you out there!
"❧ Exchange Rate
Items to Units Worth Offering 1-3 Units Admissions or confessions of secrets that revolve around false identities 2 Units --These are bonuses earned with an action-- Anger or Guilt Tears A lamentation (can also be its own offering) 3 Units Giving up your sense of taste for a while 1 cup of tears 3-5 Units Acts of corrupting another Acts of corrupting yourself Units to Items Cost Reward 1 Unit almonds, mace, drinking vinegar in small portions 2 Units 1 dish set (a small bowl, a large plate & a small plate) 1 cutlery set (a spork, a teaspoon, a butter knife, a fork) 3 Units An item of clothing 1 better cutlery set (cutlery set + steak knife, chopsticks, soup spoon) 4 Units Antidote or poison 5 Units A table Two chairs 6 Units Iron stomach Note: In general for a lot of trades like dishware and forks/knives T will do a strict weight exchange. If your dishes weigh a pound, she wants a pound of intestines. It is almost always an option for items like that. Prices also vary! If you have a good relationship with her it is probably because you inflict or indulge in the emotional side of things (or do more of the 'acts' she accepts) and your general totals may be lower than those good upstanding citizen types.
❧ Vipers
No current Vipers. Expectations and Powers of Vipers

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Comments

[inhiselement]

What types of poisons do you have? And do they all have antidotes?

[oi_theoi]

[ :3c ]

I have a poison for everything. And of course, the antidote. Were you seeking one -- or even a set -- in particular?

[inhiselement]

Something to incapacitate but not kill. And if possible, perhaps a broad antidote, something that may work on the poisons of the creatures of this place?

[not even sure if that exists, but figures it doesn't hurt to ask]

[oi_theoi]

[ amused ]

To make ill? To paralyze? Perhaps you're seeking wicked good pain to shake the bones. Do you know how to cripple a man? [ licks her lips ] That sort of thing is easy to come by, but do be specific or you may . . . well, some get so disappointed at the wrong side effects.

. . . a master key, so to speak? Hmm . . . doesn't that seem to be aiming rather high? But oh so helpful, yes . . .

[inhiselement]

Paralysis would be more suitable, I suppose. It is more for emergencies although... [thoughtful] perhaps also something to feign mild illness and discomfort. Something that will keep a man from leaving when he shouldn't.

I'm a doctor, we're told to always aim beyond our grasp. I know it may be costly, but this world of yours is full of potential dangers. Having something like that, even a single dose could be the difference between life and death.

[oi_theoi]

Those two poisons, naturally. That we could work an exchange for.

[ looks him up and down ] . . . I have very little taste for doctors, as a whole.

[inhiselement]

Is it against the profession or a personal encounter?

[oi_theoi]

Do no harm.

[ holds a finger up to her lips ]

I believe in helping, naturally. Who doesn't? Help makes the world turn. But good Samaritans . . . bore me. They taste bad as well.

[inhiselement]

Yes, the healer's oath, the Hippocratic law. I promise to heal but need I remind you, lady- [here, he subtely shows the gun holstered inside his jacket] I am also asking you for poisons. Perhaps you can see us as necessary, since there are so many people around.

I'll agree with the taste though. I'm rather tough and salty, I'm afraid. [mildly]

[oi_theoi]

[ headtilt ]

I will consider a master key for you, but it will not come cheaply if I decide to give you one.

[inhiselement]

That is more than I had hoped for. My thanks. [proper English bow]

[oi_theoi]

We'll see.