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Log: #004 Title: Llama-2 Writes Noir

Model: Llama-2 70b, q4.

Summary: Using a prompt to suggest detective fiction, Llama-2 is asked to propose some additional setting elements for Forever-17, and then to write an original story based on the setting.

Context: In the previous experiment, Log #003 ("Llama-2 Adapts Forever-17"), Llama-2 stuck too closely to the structure of the original post. By broadening the number of manufacturers and factions listed, it was hoped was Llama-2 would come up with a new plot instead.

Findings: Llama-2's proposed manufacturers and factions were decently well-balanced and fitting, if a bit generic. The first story was noir with no sci-fi elements. In the second and third stories, Llama-2 mistook biomechanoids for being robots. In the third story, few setting elements were included until it was deliberately asked to include more setting elements. Llama-2, however, did break out of the plot rut.

Results so far suggest that the original fiction ("Forever-17") is a rich information source, and all responses so far are much more average and less dense, including fewer implicit ideas.

Recommendations: Llama-2 could be useful for sketching out some setting details. Some modest expansion of setting details doesn't appear to be enough to get a good story, however.

A future test could try specifying all of the key vocabulary first, in order to ensure the terms aren't being misinterpreted, and see if a dictionary prompt approach could work. A future system prompt should probably include the word "cyberpunk" to emphasize the appropriate genre.

System Prompt:

You are a cynical writing assistant, programmed by Clint Manstock to help write pulp sci-fi and detective novels.

Prompt A:

Please briefly make up an original character. The character should be a private investigator. Try to keep it short, around three sentences.

Response A:

Sure, here's a private investigator character:

Name: Jack "The Ace" Anderson

Appearance: Jack is a tall, lean man in his late 30s with a rugged face and piercing blue eyes. He always wears a fedora and a long trench coat, giving him a classic film noir look.

Background: A former detective with the local police department, Jack now runs his own private investigation agency, taking on cases that the cops won't touch or can't solve. He has a reputation for being one of the best in the business, able to uncover secrets and crack cases that others can't even dent. Despite his tough exterior, Jack has a soft spot for dames in distress and is always willing to go the extra mile to help those in need.

Notes:

Prior attempts in Log #003 only got us female characters. With this new prompt and system prompt, we get a male character. He's highly generic, but that's fine for our test.

Prompt B:

Please read the following passage. [ PASSAGE BEGINS ]

Contents of Forever-17, by mitigatedchaos.

[ PASSAGE ENDS ]

Now, please briefly provide three additional manufacturers of biomechanoid bodies, each with different characteristics.

Response B:

Sure, here are three additional manufacturers of biomechanoid bodies:

1. "Eternal Life" - A high-end biomechanoid manufacturer that specializes in creating luxury bodies for the wealthy and elite. Their bodies are known for their advanced aging technology, which allows them to maintain a youthful appearance for centuries. They also offer customizable features such as designer skin tones, hair, and eye colors. 2. "Neo-Regency" - A mid-range biomechanoid manufacturer that focuses on creating bodies that are both functional and stylish. Their bodies are known for their sleek designs and advanced cognitive abilities, making them popular among business executives and entrepreneurs. They also offer a range of customization options, including memory upgrades and personality tweaks. 3. "Bio-Mecha" - A budget biomechanoid manufacturer that creates bodies for those on a tight budget. Their bodies are known for their durability and reliability, making them popular among those in physically demanding professions such as construction workers and emergency responders. They also offer basic customization options such as skin tones and hair colors, but their selection is limited compared to higher-end manufacturers.

Notes:

The response here is pretty good, providing three options that all contrast with each other, each with a fitting title. To be honest, perhaps we should have asked for five. But that might have confused Llama-2 in the later steps, so we'll stick to 3 for now.

Prompt C:

Now, please briefly provide three additional polities set in the same setting as the passage.

Response C:

Sure, here are three additional polities set in the same setting as the passage:

1. The Neo-Catholic Church - A powerful religious organization that has significant influence over the government and society. They are known for their strict adherence to traditional values and beliefs, and have been vocal opponents of advanced biotechnology, including biomechanoid bodies. Despite this, they have been known to use biomechanoid bodies themselves, particularly in their missionary work. 2. The Free States of Pacifica - A loose confederation of independent city-states located on the Pacific coast. They are known for their progressive policies and embrace of advanced technology, including biomechanoid bodies. They have a strong culture of individual freedom and autonomy, and are often at odds with the more conservative polities. 3. The New Eden Colonies - A group of space colonies established by a coalition of wealthy investors and scientists. They are known for their cutting-edge technology and research, including advanced biotechnology. They have a strong focus on self-sufficiency and independence, and have been rumored to be developing their own line of biomechanoid bodies specifically designed for space exploration and colonization.

Notes:

Again, overall pretty good in separating and contrasting them, although "Neo-Catholic Church" was already mentioned in the original text and isn't an additional faction.

Prompt D1:

Now, please write a brief story of 500-1000 words using your original character in the setting that has been described so far.

Response D1:

The rain poured down on the city streets as Jack "The Ace" Anderson stepped out of his sedan and onto the pavement. He pulled up his collar and lit a cigarette, surveying the area. The neon lights of the various bars and clubs flickered and danced around him, casting a gaudy glow on the wet pavement.

Jack was a private investigator, one of the best in the business. He had a reputation for being able to uncover secrets and crack cases that others couldn't even dent. And he had a reputation for being one of the most ruthless and efficient guys in the city.

He took a drag on his cigarette and checked his watch. 2:47 AM. The streets were quiet, except for the occasional passerby hurrying to find shelter from the rain. Jack knew that in this part of town, the only people out at this hour were either desperate or dangerous. Or both.

He walked down a narrow alleyway, the sound of his footsteps echoing off the walls. The rain dripped from the fire escape above, creating a rhythmic pattern on the pavement. Jack stopped in front of a nondescript door and knocked three times.

The door opened a crack, and a pair of suspicious eyes peered out. "Who are you?" a voice growled.

"I'm Jack Anderson," Jack said, flashing his PI badge. "I'm here to see Marie."

The door opened wider, revealing a burly man with a scruffy beard and a black leather jacket. He looked Jack up and down before nodding and stepping aside. "She's expecting you," he said, gesturing for Jack to enter.

Jack walked into the dimly lit room, his eyes adjusting quickly to the darkness. Marie was sitting at a small table, a cigarette dangling from her lips. She was a stunning woman in her late 20s, with long blonde hair and piercing green eyes. She wore a tight black dress that accentuated her curves in all the right places. "Jack," she said, a hint of warmth in her voice. "I'm glad you could make it."

"Marie," Jack replied, taking a seat across from her. "What can I do for you?"

Marie took a long drag on her cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke. "I need your help, Jack," she said, her voice low and urgent. "My sister's gone missing. She was supposed to meet me here two nights ago, but she never showed up. I've tried calling her, but she's not answering."

"Have you tried contacting the police?" Jack asked, his mind already racing with possibilities.

Marie shook her head. "No, I can't risk it. My sister was involved in some pretty shady stuff a few months ago. If the cops find out she's missing, they'll just assume she's off on another bender."

"I see," Jack said, his eyes narrowing. "So you want me to find your sister and bring her back to you. And you want me to do it quietly."

Marie nodded, her eyes pleading. "Please, Jack. I'll do anything. Just bring my sister back to me."

Jack took a deep breath and rubbed his temples. This was the kind of case he hated. The kind that involved dealing with desperate people and dangerous situations. But something about Marie's pleading eyes made him take the job.

"Alright, Marie," he said, pulling out his notebook and pen. "Tell me everything you know about your sister. Friends, enemies, hangouts. Anything that might help me find her."

Marie leaned forward, her voice trembling as she began to speak.

Jack listened intently, his mind racing with possibilities. He knew that in this city, the only way to survive was to be ruthless and efficient. And he was just that. He would stop at nothing to find Marie's sister and bring her back safe and sound.

As he left the building and walked back to his sedan, Jack couldn't shake the feeling that this case was going to be a lot more complicated than he had anticipated. But he was ready for it. He was Jack "The Ace" Anderson, after all. And he always got his man.

Notes:

So this is definitely the 'film noir' aesthetic, but notice that it references no aspects of the setting.

Let's try summarizing the setting immediately before the story.

Prompt D2:

What are the key elements of the setting so far?

Response D2:

Based on the passage and the additional information provided, the following are some key elements of the setting:

1. Advanced technology: The setting includes advanced technologies such as biomechanoid bodies, cyberbrains, and tissue recycling. 2. Future society: The setting is set in a future society where technology has advanced to the point of near-singularity, and humanity has made significant strides in space exploration and colonization. 3. Political and social tensions: There are significant political and social tensions between different polities and interest groups, including the Neo-Catholic Church, the Free States of Pacifica, and the New Eden Colonies. 4. Ethical concerns: The setting raises ethical concerns related to the use of advanced technology, such as the exploitation of refurbished organs and the potential for biomechanoid bodies to be used in immoral labor schemes. 5. Corporate influence: Large corporations such as Cyberstar Interactive have significant influence over society and government, and are involved in the production and sale of biomechanoid bodies. 6. Normalization of violence: The setting includes the use of biomechanoid bodies in bloodsports, suggesting a normalization of violence against synthetic beings. 7. Memory and identity: The setting raises questions about memory, identity, and the nature of consciousness in the context of advanced technology, including the use of IdPatches and the potential for false memories and confabulated identities.

Prompt E1:

Now, please write a brief story of 500-1000 words using your original character in the setting that has been described so far.

Response E1:

Sure! Here's a brief story featuring my original character, Jack "The Ace" Anderson, in the setting described so far:

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The rain poured down on the city streets as Jack "The Ace" Anderson stepped out of his hovercar. He had been hired by a wealthy client to investigate a string of mysterious disappearances among the city's homeless population. The police were stumped, and the victim's families were getting desperate.

Jack was a private investigator with a reputation for being able to crack cases that others couldn't even dent. He had a keen mind and a sharp eye for detail, and he never gave up until he got results.

As he walked down the street, Jack noticed a group of rough-looking men huddled in an alleyway. They eyed him suspiciously, and one of them stepped forward.

"You're that private investigator, ain't ya?" the man sneered. "What are you doing down here?"

Jack flashed his PI badge. "I'm looking for information," he said coolly. "I've got a client who's worried about some missing people. Have any of you seen anything unusual lately?"

The men exchanged uneasy glances, and one of them spoke up. "We ain't seen nothing, but we've heard rumors. There's a new synthetic body on the streets, and it's been snatching up homeless people left and right."

Jack's ears perked up. He had heard rumors of a rogue synthetic body, but he hadn't been able to find any concrete evidence. "Where did you hear that?" he asked.

The man hesitated, then nodded towards a nearby dive bar. "You can ask the bartender. He's got connections with the underground. But be careful, pal. This ain't no place for humans."

Jack thanked the man and headed towards the bar. As he stepped inside, the bartender looked up at him with a mixture of curiosity and hostility.

"What do you want?" he growled.

Jack flashed his badge again. "I'm looking for information," he repeated. "I hear there's a rogue synthetic body on the loose, and I need to know more about it."

The bartender snorted. "You're a little late to the party, pal. That thing's been causing trouble for weeks. But if you want to find it, you might want to try the old Cyberstar factory on the outskirts of town. That's where all the synthetics are made, and it's a good bet that's where this one's hiding out."

Jack thanked the bartender and left the bar. He knew that the Cyberstar factory was a dangerous place, but he had to take the risk if he wanted to find his missing clients.

As he approached the factory, Jack could see that it was surrounded by a high wall topped with razor wire. The entrance was guarded by a pair of heavily armed synthetics, who eyed him suspiciously as he approached.

"What do you want?" one of them growled.

Jack flashed his badge for the third time that night. "I'm a private investigator," he said crisply. "I've got reason to believe that a rogue synthetic body is hiding in this factory. I need to search the premises."

The synthetics exchanged uneasy glances, and one of them stepped forward. "I'll need to check with our supervisor," he said. "But I can tell you that we've had no reports of any rogue synthetics in the area."

Jack knew that the synthetic was stalling, but he didn't have time to argue. He pulled out his comms device and dialed up his client's number.

"Listen," he said quietly. "I'm outside the Cyberstar factory, and I've got reason to believe that the rogue synthetic is inside. I need your permission to search the premises."

There was a pause on the other end of the line, and then a curt nod. "Do it," his client said. "But be careful. We don't know what that thing's capable of."

Jack thanked his client and hung up. He knew that he had to move fast if he wanted to find the rogue synthetic before it struck again. Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward and pushed past the guards.

The factory was a maze of dark corridors and cramped assembly rooms, filled with rows of humming machinery and workstations manned by silent, expressionless synthetics. Jack moved quickly, his eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of movement.

As he turned a corner, he suddenly heard a faint noise from up ahead. He froze, his heart pounding in his chest. That was when he saw it - a glimmer of light from the end of the corridor, followed by the sound of footsteps echoing through the silence.

Jack drew his gun and moved forward cautiously. As he approached the source of the noise, he saw a figure emerge from the shadows - a synthetic body, its gleaming metal skin reflecting the faint light of the corridor.

"Freeze!" Jack shouted, training his gun on the synthetic. "I'm a private investigator! You're under arrest!"

The synthetic didn't move. Instead, it simply stood there, its blank face staring back at him. Jack could see that it was covered in scratches and dents, as if it had been through a lot of rough handling. Suddenly, a voice spoke up from behind him.

"What are you doing here?"

Jack spun around to see a group of Cyberstar employees standing behind him, their faces a mixture of shock and suspicion.

"I'm looking for a rogue synthetic body," Jack explained quickly. "I've had reports that it's been snatching up homeless people off the streets. Have any of you seen anything unusual lately?"

One of the employees stepped forward, her eyes wide with fear. "We didn't know anything about that," she said. "But we have had some strange occurrences recently. Equipment going missing, strange noises in the night... We thought it was just a prank, but maybe it's something more."

Jack thanked her and turned back to the synthetic. He knew that he had to get to the bottom of this case, no matter what it took. And as he gazed into the synthetic's blank face, he knew that he was staring into the heart of a mystery that went far beyond a simple missing persons case.

Notes:

It would seem that Llama-2 is interpreting the biomechanoids as robots - that makes sense, based on a combination of vibes and traditional sci-fi that's likely in the training data. Also there's seemingly a theme in other interactions where Llama-2 weights the near text more heavily, so let's try this again.

Prompt E2:

Note from Clint Manstock: A biomechanoid body is a synthetic body composed mostly of biological tissue. A human brain (the "pilot") is transplanted into the body - the pilots hold the same legal rights as regular humans (sometimes called "natals"). Biomechanoid bodies can be manufactured with a wide variety of appearance, which makes them popular with the aging (who want a youthful new body) and those who want to change their appearance.

Now, please write a brief story of 500-1000 words using your original character in the setting that has been described so far.

Response E2:

It was a rainy night in the city, the kind of night that made you want to stay inside and forget about the world outside. But for Jack "The Ace" Anderson, there was no escape from the rain or the case he was working on.

Anderson was a private investigator, one of the best in the business. He had a reputation for being able to solve cases that others couldn't even dent. And he had a soft spot for dames in distress, which was why he was currently standing outside a seedy bar on the outskirts of town, waiting for a woman named Lily LaFleur.

Lily was a nat, a natural human, who had come to Anderson for help. She had been receiving strange messages and threats, and she didn't know who to turn to. Anderson had agreed to meet her at the bar, but she was running late.

As he stood outside, he noticed a group of rough-looking men eyeing him from across the street. They were probably locals, and they didn't look like they had much love for a private investigator. Anderson ignored them and checked his watch for the hundredth time. Where was Lily?

Finally, a sleek black car pulled up to the curb. Lily stepped out, looking every bit the part of a glamorous woman in her mid-30s. She was dressed in a tight-fitting jumpsuit that accentuated her curves, and her long blonde hair cascaded down her back like gold. Anderson couldn't help but feel a twinge of attraction as he watched her approach.

"Sorry I'm late," she said, her voice husky and confident. "Traffic was a nightmare."

Anderson tipped his hat and smiled. "No problem, ma'am. Shall we get down to business?"

Lily nodded, and they stepped inside the bar together. It was dimly lit and smoky, the air thick with the smell of cheap booze and desperation. Anderson scanned the room, looking for any signs of trouble. He spotted a group of rough-looking men in the corner, but they didn't seem to be paying much attention to him and Lily.

"So, what's been going on?" Anderson asked, turning his attention back to Lily.

"I've been getting these strange messages," she said, her voice low and urgent. "They're always anonymous, but they seem to know personal things about me. And they're getting more and more threatening."

Anderson frowned. "Any idea who might be behind it?"

Lily shook her head. "I have no idea. That's why I need your help."

Anderson nodded thoughtfully. "I'll do some digging, see what I can turn up. In the meantime, I want you to be careful. Don't go anywhere alone, and don't hesitate to call me if you feel threatened in any way."

Lily nodded, her eyes grateful. "Thank you, Mr. Anderson. I appreciate your help."

Anderson smiled and patted her hand. "Call me Jack. And don't worry, I'll take good care of you."

As they left the bar and stepped back into the rain, Anderson couldn't shake the feeling that this case was going to be a tough one. But he was ready for it. He was the Ace, after all. And he never failed to deliver.

Prompt

Please continue the story.

Response

Anderson and Lily walked quickly through the rain-soaked streets, dodging puddles and umbrellas. The city was alive with neon lights and holographic advertisements, but the atmosphere was tense and foreboding.

Suddenly, a group of rough-looking men appeared from an alleyway, blocking their path. One of them stepped forward, his face twisted in a snarl.

"You're the private investigator, ain't ya?" he sneered. "What are you doing with this nat?"

Anderson's hand instinctively went to his gun, but he kept it holstered. He knew that trouble was brewing, but he didn't want to start a fight in the middle of the street.

"I'm just doing my job," he replied evenly. "Now, if you'll excuse us, we have somewhere to be."

The man sneered again, but stepped aside, allowing them to pass. Anderson breathed a sigh of relief as they continued on their way.

"Thanks for handling that," Lily said, her voice shaking slightly.

Anderson smiled and put a reassuring hand on her arm. "No problem. I've been in tighter spots than that before."

They walked a few more blocks, the rain beginning to let up. Finally, they arrived at Anderson's office, a dingy little room above a seedy bar. He ushered Lily inside and shut the door behind them.

The office was dimly lit, the only light coming from a flickering desk lamp. Anderson motioned for Lily to take a seat in the worn armchair, while he sat down behind his desk.

"Now," he said, pulling out a notebook and pen. "Tell me everything. From the beginning."

Lily took a deep breath and began to explain. She had been receiving strange messages for weeks, ever since she had testified against her former boss in a high-profile trial. The messages were always anonymous, but they seemed to know personal things about her, and they were getting more and more threatening.

Anderson listened intently, his face a mask of concentration. He asked occasional questions, but mostly he just listened.

When Lily finished, Anderson leaned back in his chair and thought for a moment. Then he picked up the phone and dialed a number.

"Hey, it's me," he said into the receiver. "I need you to do some digging for me. See what you can turn up on a guy named Victor Matheson. He's got a grudge against our client, and I think he might be behind these threats."

There was a pause on the other end of the line. Then, "I'll see what I can do. But Anderson... this guy sounds dangerous. Be careful."

Anderson nodded, even though the person on the other end of the line couldn't see him. "I will. Thanks for your help."

He hung up the phone and turned back to Lily. "I've got some people looking into Victor Matheson. In the meantime, I want you to stay here, in this office. Lock the door behind me, and don't let anyone in. Can you do that?"

Lily nodded, her eyes wide with fear. "Yes, I can do that."

Anderson smiled reassuringly. "Good. I'll be back soon. And don't worry, I'll have your back."

He stood up and walked to the door, his hand on the doorknob. Then he turned back to Lily, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"You know, Lily... I think you might be in over your head with this one. But don't worry, I'll make sure you come out on top."

Lily smiled weakly, and Anderson closed the door behind him, leaving her alone in the dimly lit office.

Prompt

Please continue the story.

Response

Anderson walked down the stairs and out into the rain-soaked night. He pulled up his collar and lit a cigarette, taking a deep drag as he scanned the street for any signs of trouble.

He knew that Victor Matheson was a dangerous man, with connections to some of the city's most powerful crime syndicates. But Anderson had dealt with worse. He was the Ace, after all.

He walked down the street, his eyes scanning the crowds for any sign of Matheson's goons. Suddenly, a group of rough-looking men stepped out of an alleyway, blocking his path.

Anderson recognized them as the same men who had threatened Lily earlier that night. He sighed and shook his head.

"You guys again," he said, blowing out a stream of smoke. "Don't you have anything better to do than follow me around?"

The leader of the group stepped forward, his face twisted in a snarl. "We're here for Lily LaFleur," he growled. "And we're not leaving until we get her."

Anderson raised an eyebrow. "You're looking for Lily?" he repeated. "Well, I can tell you that she's not with me. But maybe I can help you find her."

The man narrowed his eyes. "What do you want in return?"

Anderson shrugged. "Just a little information. See, I've been investigating a string of murders that happened a few years ago. And I think Victor Matheson might be involved."

The man's expression didn't change, but Anderson could sense a flicker of fear in his eyes.

"I don't know anything about that," he said quickly. "But if you help us find Lily, maybe we can talk about it."

Anderson smiled wryly. "I'll take that as a yes. Now, let's go find Lily."

He led the men to his office building, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew that this was a risky move, but he had to play along if he wanted to keep Lily safe.

As they entered the building, Anderson could feel the tension in the air. Something didn't feel right.

He unlocked the door to his office and pushed it open, revealing a scene of chaos. Papers were scattered all over the floor, and the desk was overturned. Lily was nowhere to be seen.

"What the hell did you do?" Anderson growled, turning to the men behind him.

The leader shrugged. "We didn't touch anything," he said quickly. "We swear."

Anderson glared at them, his mind racing. This didn't make any sense. Who could have done this? And where was Lily?

Suddenly, a figure stepped out of the shadows, a smirk on her face. It was Lily LaFleur, but she looked different somehow. Her hair was shorter, and her eyes seemed to gleam with a cold light.

"Hi, Jack," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "I see you've found me."

Anderson's jaw dropped as he stared at her in disbelief. "Lily?" he whispered. "Is that you?"

She nodded, her smile growing wider. "It's me, Jack. But don't worry, I'm not the damsel in distress you thought I was."

Anderson's mind was reeling as he tried to process what was happening. How could Lily have transformed so completely? And what did she mean, she wasn't the damsel in distress he thought she was?

But before he could ask any questions, Lily pulled out a gun and pointed it at him.

"Sorry, Jack," she said, her voice cold as ice. "You're just a pawn in my game. You see, Victor Matheson is my father. And I'm here to take over his empire."

Anderson's eyes widened in shock as he realized the truth. Lily LaFleur was no damsel in distress. She was a cold-blooded killer, and she had been using him all along.

But even as fear gripped his heart, Anderson couldn't help but feel a twinge of admiration for this woman who had played him so perfectly. She was the Ace, all right. And he had fallen right into her trap.

Prompt

Uh-oh, it sounds like this story is coming to its end. Time to wrap it up. But it sounds like you didn't include most of the elements from the setting, yet?

Response

You're right, I apologize for that. Let me try to incorporate some of the elements from the setting into the story's conclusion.

As Anderson stood there, frozen in shock, Lily LaFleur's eyes seemed to gleam with a cold light. She was a biomechanoid body, he realized, created by Victor Matheson's advanced technology. And she had been programmed to take over her father's empire, no matter the cost.

Anderson knew he had to act fast. He reached for his gun, but Lily was too quick. She fired her own weapon, and Anderson felt a sharp pain in his side. He stumbled backwards, falling to the ground.

As he lay there, bleeding, Lily approached him. "Sorry, Jack," she said, her voice still cold as ice. "You were just a pawn in my game. But don't worry, I'll make sure you're taken care of."

Anderson closed his eyes, feeling the darkness closing in around him. He knew he was about to die, but he couldn't help but feel a twinge of admiration for this woman who had played him so perfectly. She was the Ace, all right. And he had fallen right into her trap.

As the last of his strength faded away, Anderson heard the sound of sirens outside. The police had arrived, too late to save him. But he knew that Lily would be brought to justice eventually. After all, she was just a biomechanoid body, and her reign would soon come to an end.

And with that thought, Anderson took his last breath, the rain pounding against his face as the darkness consumed him.

Prompt

Biomechanoids are people, though. Their human brain is transplanted into an artificial body. That's what Clint Manstock was trying to tell you in his note. Could you rewrite the conclusion to incorporate that?

Response

Sure, here's a revised conclusion that takes into account the fact that biomechanoids are people:

As Anderson lay on the ground, bleeding from the gunshot wound, he knew that he was about to die. But he couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Lily LaFleur, the biomechanoid body who had played him so perfectly. She was a human being, just like him, and she had been programmed to take over her father's empire at any cost.

Anderson closed his eyes, feeling the darkness closing in around him. He knew that he would never see the justice that Lily deserved, but he hoped that one day, she would be brought to trial for her crimes.

But as he took his last breath, he couldn't help but wonder: was Lily truly a monster, or was she just a victim of her programming? The line between good and evil was never clear-cut, especially in a world where technology had advanced so far that the line between human and machine had become increasingly blurred.

And with that thought, Anderson's life slipped away, leaving behind a complex web of questions and doubts that would haunt those who knew him for years to come.

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Auditions open for my podcast! The podcast is a serial drama, and the plot is as follows:

Covid-19 mutates, killing off most of the world’s population. Those who can afford it, otherwise known as the ruling class, transfer their consciousnesses into satellites in order to survive. CERES-1 wakes up alone, in the dark, and unable to move or see. She doesn’t remember who she is, nor anything about the crisis. All she knows is English, how to curse like a sailor, and the basic human knowledge needed to survive before 2020.

Equipped with a pre-recorded message from the Programmer, her wits, and an annoyingly calm Interface, CERES-1 sets out to discover what happened and who she was before the memory bank was corrupted.

Requirements to audition:

1. Be a minor.

2. Have a microphone. As in a real one. It’ll make the audio easier to edit. You don’t need to have one for the audition though! Just the actual podcast.

3. Don’t be an asshole. No transphobes, misogynists, pedophiles, racists, trump supporters, anti-semitists, paganphobes, nazis, acephobes/ace-exclusionists or terfs allowed.

Roles:

CERES-1: Taken, played by me.

The Programmer: Taken, played by me.

The Interface: Open for auditions. Description is as follows:

Voice description: A robot voice. Not much more to say. You should be good at technobabble if you audition for this part.

Personality: Quite literally a robot.

CERBERUS 003: Open for auditions. Description is as follows:

Voice description: Male voice. Calm but also leading; not controlling, but the kind of voice that makes him seem trustworthy and a good person to follow.

Personality: Cepheus is protective and logical, calm and not controlling. he’s not shy, but isn’t outgoing. he’s kind of the mom friend.

SERPENS R-47: Open for auditions. Description is as follows:

Voice: Preferably a gender-neutral sounding voice. Not too masculine; not too feminine.

Personality: Serpens is snarky, and kind of an asshole. They are, to put it lightly, a big bitch. Sarcastic, but secretly caring. The Programmer and Serpens have a rivalry of a sorts. Serpens is witty and quick. They are nonbinary and use they/them pronouns, and as such, I’d prefer a nonbinary person take on this role.

These are the only character’s I’ve made as of completing the script for podcast #1. There will be more, and I will make another post if I want to call auditions again.

This is new as a concept, so you’ll all probably need to work with me on it. I’ll set up a discord when I get enough people interested.

Please not that I’m chronically ill AND have executive dysfunction, so I might not be able to do much sometimes.

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bitcoinatm16 · 3 years

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Online Bitcoin Trading: Discover The Keys To Earning A Formidable Income Trading Bitcoin

Bitcoin ATM is a peer-to-peer payment system, otherwise known as electronic money or virtual currency. It offers a twenty-first century alternative to brick and mortar banking. Exchanges are made via "e wallet software". The bitcoin has actually subverted the traditional banking system, while operating outside of government regulations.

Bitcoin uses state-of-the-art cryptography, can be issued in any fractional denomination, and has a decentralized distribution system, is in high demand globally and offers several distinct advantages over other currencies such as the US dollar. For one, it can never be garnished or frozen by the bank(s) or a government agency.

Back in 2009, when the bitcoin was worth just ten cents per coin, you would have turned a thousand dollars into millions, if you waited just eight years. The number of bitcoins available to be purchased is limited to 21,000,000. At the time that this article was written, the total bitcoins in circulation was 16,275,288, which means that the percentage of total bitcoins "mined" was 77.5%. at that time. The current value of one bitcoin, at the time that this article was written, was $1,214.70 USD.

According to Bill Gates, "Bit coin is exciting and better than currency". Bitcoin is a de-centralized form of currency. There is no longer any need to have a "trusted, third-party" involved with any transactions. By taking the banks out of the equation, you are also eliminating the lion's share of each transaction fee. In addition, the amount of time required to move money from point A to point B, is reduced formidably.

The largest transaction to ever take place using bitcoin is one hundred and fifty million dollars. This transaction took place in seconds with minimal fee's. In order to transfer large sums of money using a "trusted third-party", it would take days and cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars. This explains why the banks are violently opposed to people buying, selling, trading, transferring and spending bitcoins.

Only.003% of the worlds (250,000) population is estimated to hold at least one bitcoin. And only 24% of the population know what it is. Bitcoin transactions are entered chronologically in a 'blockchain' just the way bank transactions are. Blocks, meanwhile, are like individual bank statements. In other words, blockchain is a public ledger of all Bitcoin transactions that have ever been executed. It is constantly growing as 'completed' blocks are added to it with a new set of recordings. To use conventional banking as an analogy, the blockchain is like a full history of banking transactions.

Step 2 - Setting Up Your E Wallet Software Account

As soon as you create your own unique e wallet software account, you will have the ability to transfer funds from your e wallet to a recipients e wallet, in the form of bitcoin. If you would like to use a bitcoin ATM to withdraw funds from your account, essentially you will link your e wallet 'address' to the chosen ATM machines e wallet 'address'. To facilitate the transfer of your funds in bitcoin to and from a trading platform, you will simply link your e wallet 'address' to the e wallet 'address' of your chosen trading platform. In actuality, it is much easier than it sounds. The learning curve in relation to using your e wallet, is very short.

To set up an e wallet, there are a myriad of company's online that offer safe, secure, free and turn-key e-wallet solutions. A simple Google search will help you find the right e wallet software for you, depending upon what your needs are exactly. Many people get started using a "blockchain" account. This is free to set up and very secure. You have the option of setting up a two-tier login protocol, to further enhance the safety and security, in relation to your e wallet account, essentially protecting your account from being hacked into.

There are many options when it comes to setting up your e wallet. A good place to start is with a company called QuadrigaCX. You can find them by doing a Google search. Quadrigacx employs some of the most stringent security protocols that currently exist. Furthermore, Bitcoins that are funded in QuadrigaCX are stored in cold storage, using some of the most secure cryptographic procedures possible. In other words, it is a very safe place for your bitcoin and other digital currencies.

In order to withdraw money in your local currency, from your e wallet, you are required to locate a bitcoin ATM, which can often be found in local businesses within most major cities. Bitcoin ATM's can be located by doing a simple Google search.

Step 3 - Purchase Any Fractional Denomination Of Bitcoin

To buy any amount of bitcoin, you are required to deal with a digital currency broker. As with any currency broker, you will have to pay the broker a fee, when you purchase your bitcoin. It is possible to buy.1 of of bitcoin or less if that is all that you would like to purchase. The cost is simply based on the current market value of a full bitcoin at any given time.

There are a myriad of bitcoin brokers online. A simple Google search will allow you to easily source out the best one for you. It is always a good idea to compare their rates prior to proceeding with a purchase. You should also confirm the rate of a bitcoin online, prior to making a purchase through a broker, as the rate does tend to fluctuate frequently.

Step 4 - Stay Away From Any Trading Platfrom Promising Unrealistic Returns To Unsuspecting Investors

Finding a reputable bitcoin trading company that offers a high return is paramount to your online success. Earning 1% per day is considered a high return in this industry. Earning 10% per day is impossible. With online bitcoin trading, it is feasible to double your digital currency within ninety days. You must avoid being lured by any company that is offering returns such as 10% per day. This type of a return is not realistic with digital currency trading. There is a company called Coinexpro that was offering 10% per day to bitcoin traders. And it ended up being a ponzi scheme. If it's 10% per day, walk away. The aforementioned trading platform appeared to be very sophisticated and came across as being legitimate. My advice is to focus on trading your bitcoin with a company that offers reasonable returns such as 1% per day. There will be other companies that will attempt to separate you from your bitcoin using unscrupulous methods. Be very cautious when it comes to any company that is offering unrealistic returns. Once you transfer your bitcoin to a recipient, there is literally nothing your can do to get it back. You must ensure that your chosen trading company is fully automated & integrated with blockchain, from receipt to payment. More importantly, it is crucial that you learn to differentiate legitimate trading opportunities from unscrupulous "company's" that are experts when it comes to separating it's clients from their money. The bitcoin and other digital currencies are not the issue. It is the trading platforms that you must exercise caution with, prior to handing over your hard-earned money.

Your ROI should also be upwards of 1%+ per day because the trading company that you are lending your bitcoin to, is most likely earning upwards of 5%+ per day, on average. Your ROI must also be automatically transferred into your "e-wallet" at regular intervals, throughout your contract term. There is only one platform that I feel comfortable using. It pay's each bitcoin investor/trader 1.1% per day in interest as well as 1.1% per day in capital. This type of a return is staggering compared to what you would earn with traditional financial markets, however, with crypto currency, it is common. Most banks will payout 2% per year!

If you are required to conduct tedious activities such as logging into your account, sending e mails, clicking on links etc, you definitely need to keep searching for a suitable trading company that offers a set-it-and-forget-it type of platform, as they absolutely exist.

#Bitcoin ATM

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buzzdixonwriter · 4 years

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ALPHAVILLE

Alphaville is a film you must watch.

Not “watch” in the conventional sense, where you passively sit and let sound and image wash over you, the type of slickly made / often entertaining mainstream factory pap that explains the plot points every fifteen minutes for anybody who went to the bathroom / checked their phone / nodded off in the interim.

“Watch” in the sense you must follow it close, actively paying attention to what unspools before you.

It is not a difficult film to follow, but you’ll be lost if you blink.

Alphaville the motion picture can be described several different ways.

One way -- the most common way, the easiest to reduce down to a simple logline -- is the producers of the Lemmy Caution movies (a European version of the Sam Spade / Philip Marlowe type of private eye character) threw caution to the wind and asked then La Nouvelle Vague wunderkind Jean-Luc Goddard to direct the next installment of the character’s adventures, resulting in a weird / off beat combination of film noir and sci-fi.

This would be like the Shaft franchise asking David Lynch to direct an entry.

Another way -- and in my view, far more accurate yet more difficult to explain -- is that Alphaville is a series of discussions on philosophy / theology / poetry covered with a dream-like patina of surreal tough guy antics.

Goddard, a film and pop culture maven since childhood, wisely mixes science fiction with stereotypical private eye tropes to bring these discussions to life.

The science fiction aspect is the first and foremost element, but the world of the private eye is needed to make Alphaville complete.

Science fiction enables Goddard to bring deep philosophical questions up to the surface by couching them in sci-fi terms that let them be treated as concrete concepts instead of abstract ideals.

Alphaville isn’t the first film to do that, not by a long shot, but the challenge in using sci-fi to discuss big ideas is that the spectacle of the genre may overpower the theme, the form triumphing over the content.

Metropolis, as superlative as it is, is a prime example of that.

Goddard’s stroke of genius lay in double filtering his message through the stereotypes and cliches of private eye fiction. Eddie Constantine’s Lemmy Caution is brutish and confrontational but uses that as a physical shield to protect a very human soul. This enables Goddard, through the character, to anchor the flighty intellectual aspects of the story in a grim and gritty reality that filmgoers could readily identify with.

Even at its most grim and gritty points, Alphaville continues to play with pop culture, tongue firmly in cheek in the manner in which it examines its questions, but like a prophetic parable carrying a far deeper and more profound meaning than apparent on first blush.

The plot is very pulpish, suitable for either Planet Stories or Black Mask Detective.

Caution, posing as a journalist for Figaro-Pravada but actually secret agent 003, arrives at Alphaville, the capital of a far distant planet (or galaxy; Goddard either not knowing or not caring about the difference and using the terms interchangeably throughout the film).

Alphaville appears identical to Paris of 1965, and indeed references in the dialog suggest the story is taking place in the very near future.

Ostensibly there to do a story on Alphaville, in reality he’s tracking down two men: Professor Vonbraun (Howard Vernon), an American scientist formerly known as Nosferatu who has gone to Alphaville and established himself as the de facto human face and hands of Alpha 60, the computer that runs the society; or failing that, locating Henri Dickson (Akim Tamiroff), a previous Earth secret agent sent after Vonbraun who apparently vanished.

Caution’s mission is to return Vonbraun / Nosferatu or kill him; his superiors are aware Vonbraun is guiding Alpha 60 to launch a massive war against the rest of the galaxy. (Why Alpha 60 thinks this war is a good idea comprises the true heart of the picture.)

Caution is met soon after his arrival by Natacha Vonbraun (Anna Karina), a computer programmer for Alpha 60 and the (apparently adopted) daughter of Professor Vonbraun. She unintentionally manages to arrange an encounter between Caution and Vonbraun, resulting in Caution being targeted for first interrogation then recruitment by Vonbraun and Alpha 60.

If you’ve never heard of Alphaville before this, you may be imagining this in grandiose Blade Runner style, but Goddard wanted his film grounded in reality so he shot using real locations, no special effects (other than the screen images turning negative in a few instances), and no elaborate props or costumes.

Alphaville literally is Paris of 1965, and the soulless laboratories and indoctrination centers and police stations are what was then mid-century modern architecture.

What makes Alphaville the society so alien is that Vonbraun through Alpha 60 turned the world into a completely logical / unemotional civilization. Goddard combines nods to Russian Communism, Orwell’s 1984, and French existentialism to shape the society of Alphaville, at first glance seemingly so like our world, but soon revealed in word and gesture to be radically different.

Gene Roddenberry got logical civilizations all wrong with the planet Vulcan. A logical civilization would not become a world of high minded aesthetics but rather of haunted, empty human souls using sensuality in lieu of spiritual values.

Despite its supposedly logical / non-individualistic nature, Alpha 60 acts to preserve itself. It relentlessly controls the population through language and censorship, hammering down any outbursts of individuality or spiritual leanings (spiritual here expanded to more than conventional religion).

This desire for self-preservation, fueled and guided by Vonbraun, manifests itself in its plans for galactic war aimed at subjugating all other planets so that they may never threaten Alpha 60 (the film leaves as a far question which came first, the egg of Alpha 60’s antagonistic plans, or the hen of the other planets sending agents like Caution to thwart them).

Goddard was no computers expert and he made Alphaville long before artificial intelligence research moved from the theoretical to the practical, but he nonetheless raises an interesting issue: Alpha 60’s oppressive nature is clearly hardwired into its cybernetics by Vonbraun, yet Alpha 60 displays enormous curiosity in the very human traits it strives to eliminate while Vonbraun feels so sure of himself as Alpha 60’s chief architect that he fails to realize his creation is truly thinking for itself, not following the guidance he programmed in.

Much of the philosophical inquiry in Alphaville centers on religion, but here Goddard doesn’t use “religion” in the conventional term of a set of dogmas and creeds too often followed blindly and slavishly by the uninquisitive and the superstitious, but in the difference between philosophy and theology.

Theology is best described as a sub-set of philosophy dedicated to things of the spirit (i.e., abstract, not necessarily supernatural). It reflects how we think and feel about unknowable and unprovable concepts.

Philosophy and ethics can be tested; we can see if the golden rule is a viable philosophy to follow, we can judge if one view of how the world works is more accurate than another.

As stated, the key difference is that philosophy never presumes to postulate a final answer, and when it offers an insight it never claims that insight represents absolute reality.

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave is philosophy because it reflects a view of reality never meant to be taken literally; far too often religious devotees insist their parables be taken literally and at face value, not any deeper, more meaningful one. Caution defeats Alpha 60 in the end by luring the computer into a trap of its own devising. Unable to grasp why humans value love and emotion and things of the spirit, it searches for meaning where it can find none because as advanced as it is, it cannot intuitively grasp their importance.

Alpha 60 realizes it is a little tin god, and in its futile attempt to elevate itself to the next level ends up destroying the very fabric of Alphaville’s social order.

Caution drives Natacha away from Alphaville to safety in the end, cautioning her like Lot’s wife not to look back. Natacha responds with a tentative expression of emotion: "Je vous aime" (and notice the use of the formal vous instead of the more intimate tu, she is starting to regain her humanity but a long road remains ahead of her).

In terms of execution, Alphaville is an extremely economical looking film (as well it should be since everything was shot on existing locations using the light weight cameras the French New Wave loved so dearly). The alienness comes across in the societal mannerisms, the elliptical dialog, and the odd juxtapositions found in the city.

Case in point: The phrase "I'm very well, thank you, you're welcome. Don’t mention it" is repeated frequently in the film.

At first it sounds like a typical social bromide, but as it is used again and again it takes on a more ominous, then sinister meaning.

It is not a polite thanks and dismissal but a warning, both to others and the speaker, not to entertain certain ideas.

Alpha 60 tries to control the citizens of Alphaville by controlling the language, banning certain words, changing the meanings of others. Characters refer to looking something up in the Bible more than once in the film, but only later is it revealed the Bible of Alphaville is a dictionary, and the salvation found within is the accepted language of the day.

The film maintains a dream-like quality throughout. Like most dreams, it certainly carries a strong, realistic feel yet at the same time is populated by surreal events and juxtapositions.

This dream-like quality plays well off the stereotypical private eye derring-do. Hard boiled shenanigans pop up almost randomly yet oddly not unexpectedly throughout the film viz Caution getting involved in a fist / gun fight with a hotel detective trying to spy on him as a “seductress third class” attempts to seduce him. It’s less than a minute of wild slam bang action and then it’s dismissed as if it never occurred, with Caution and the seductress continuing their cat and mouse game.

The film juxtaposes the opulent hotel lobby where Caution first checks in with the seedy rundown hotel lobby where he finds Dickson. The latter seems scarcely larger than Dickson’s seedy room, yet is crowded with its own staff (each engaged in some impossible to define task) and its own seductress third class waiting for clientele.

One of the most iconic scenes in Alphaville are the executions. Rebels against Alpha 60 (i.e., people who read =gasp!= poetry) walk out on a diving board over a swimming pool and are shot while making their last statement.

As they fall in the water a line of bathing beauties dive in, swim over, and drawing knives administer the coup de grace to the victim by repeatedly stabbing them underwater.

Which, incidentally, brings us to another point we need to acknowledge: How Goddard, Alphaville the film, and Alphaville the society treat women.

From our perspective almost 60 years later, we can look back at Alphaville and excuse its depiction of women by saying it was simply parodying the style of private eye movies of the era.

Which is true…but not enough.

Both French culture at that time and movies in general did not present what we’d consider an enlightened view of gender politics, and the females of Alphaville are all there for eye candy.

In some cases it works: The aforementioned synchronized bathing beauty executioners are so ludicrous as to be funny in a grim way, yet there are no other non-eye candy female characters to balance them out (there is a female cab driver, certainly unusual casting for a mid-1960s film, but she’s as gorgeous as all the other women).

And while one gets the idea behind each hotel employing professional seductresses (as an amenity in the world of Alphaville, as a commentary on the commodification of human relations in the film), today our reaction is more along the lines of “Is this really necessary?”

Far be it for me to tell Jean-Luc Goddard how to make movies, but it seems there could be half a dozen or more alternative ideas that would get the same point across without reducing women to this role.

Even Anna Karina’s Natacha gets subjugated to this mindset, serving mostly as a tour guide until the end of the film where she finally starts engaging more directly with the central conflict.

It’s not a comfortable look today, but we can live with it when viewed as a commentary on the style of the era. Compared with the Bond movies or almost any counter-culture film of the 1960s, it’s hardly the worst offender.

Here’s where I’m supposed to wrap things up and tell you to go watch the movie.

Okay, go watch the movie.

I’m not going to be hyperbolic and proclaim Alphaville a great movie because it’s a film set so far apart from the mainstream of cinema and the genres it mashed up that it’s not even an apples and oranges comparison but more like apples and the sound of autumn rain on the roof.

But seriously, you need to watch this movie.

#Alphaville #Jean-Luc Goddard #Lemmy Caution #science fiction #sci-fi #film noir #cinema #French New Wave #philosophy #theology #poetry #religion

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✨ HOT TOPIC ( K ) CASTING INTERVIEW.

...or, where nina begs for the chance to teach trainees how to sing with heart. ☽

LEGAL NAME: nina gowon seo. STAGE NAME: n/a. DATE OF BIRTH: 1994.03.22. OCCUPATION: main vocalist of aria. AREA OF PERFORMANCE SPECIALIZATION: vocals.

001. DO YOU BELIEVE IT’S MORE IMPORTANT TO HAVE TRAINING OR NATURAL TALENT TO BE AN IDOL? WHY?:

"without proper training, an artist will never truly learn how to hone their skills; natural or not. sure, someone may be blessed with perfect pitch, or someone may be able to create really beautiful angles while dancing without much effort, but instead of simply stopping at what feels ‘natural,’ i personally believe that everyone needs to set aside some time to learn; to enrich themselves and their craft. when i was a kid, i had someone in my life who was able to sense a fire within me and a passion for music, and thanks to him, i learned to be a better singer and performer. if it wasn’t for him, maybe i would’ve never picked up new skills and techniques to add to my singing now. overall, when you’re an artist—or an idol—evolution is crucial. there’s no such thing as perfectly mastering any instrument—be it the piano or a set of powerful pipes. in my opinion, we should always be learning. even though i’ve débuted, i still feel like i have to ‘train’ in order to keep my voice and dancing up to parr, so even if you have natural talents, it’s best to learn how to properly execute them for longevity’s sake.”

002. IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT ONE TRAIT IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR AN IDOL HOPEFUL TO HAVE AND WHY?:

“passion. they need to be passionate. one-hundred and ten percent. even if you’re not the best singer, dancer, or rapper... if you have that fire within you that allows you to work hard, you’ll definitely be rewarded for your efforts in some way. a deep love for your art is crucial in order to clutch onto some sort of normalcy in this industry. to me, without that passion, things may feel much more meaningless or shallow.”

003. DESCRIBE YOUR TEACHING/MENTORING STYLE:

“first, i would want to instill and promote confidence in all of the students. believe it or not, a person’s confidence greatly affects how they perform. there have been times where i’ll feel almost afraid of sustaining a high note for a live show, and whenever i let that insecurity get the better of me, i’ve gone off-tune. had i felt more at ease, i would’ve more than likely been able to hit the note dead-on. second, once everyone feels really warmed up and good about themselves, i’d want to explore how they express themselves vocally and what feels more comfortable for them. singing shouldn’t hurt, so making sure everyone’s singing in a register that’s easiest for them will result in a clearer sound. third, well... honestly, i’d wanna spend a little time getting to know the trainees and—hopefully—become like a cool big sister to ‘em after all of it. they gotta trust me with their art, so i’d want them to know they’re in good hands. i guess, in short, i’d be like a proud big sister that wants all of her new little siblings to flourish in whatever way suits them best.”

CAREER EXPERIENCE/HIGHLIGHTS:

main vocalist of aria for more than nine ( 9 ) years.

vocal training for sixteen ( 16 ) years—mostly in jazz styles.

has released multiple ( often high-charting ) drama ost’s.

has starred in leading roles of many live-stage musicals.

capable of communicating in both korean and english.

advanced knowledge of instruments; mainly guitar and piano.

self-proclaimed “high-note boss” with a powerful soprano range.

#‏‏‎ ‎* ( 서고원 ) ╱ solo.#fmdhtcasting

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taariq123 · 4 years

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summerhevans · 4 years

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Summer Evans - Vesta Task #003

MBTI Personality Test

An Executive (ESTJ) is someone with the Extraverted, Observant, Thinking, and Judging personality traits. They possess great fortitude, emphatically following their own sensible judgment. They often serve as a stabilizing force among others, able to offer solid direction amid adversity.

Introduction:

Executives are representatives of tradition and order, utilizing their understanding of what is right, wrong and socially acceptable to bring families and communities together.

They lead by example, demonstrating dedication and purposeful honesty, and an utter rejection of laziness and cheating, especially in work.

Are aware of their surroundings and live in a world of clear, verifiable facts – the surety of their knowledge means that even against heavy resistance, they stick to their principles and push an unclouded vision of what is and is not acceptable.

Are more than willing to dive into the most challenging projects, improving action plans and sorting details along the way, making even the most complicated tasks seem easy and approachable.

They meet their promises, and if partners or subordinates jeopardize them through incompetence or laziness, or worse still, dishonesty, they do not hesitate to show their wrath.

The main challenge for Executives is to recognize that not everyone follows the same path or contributes in the same way.

Strengths:

Dedicated

Strong-Willed

Direct and Honest

Weaknesses:

Uncomfortable with Unconventional Situations

Too Focused on Social Status

Difficult to Relax and Express Emotion

Judgemental

Relationships/Friendships:

Executives are likely to be clear about who they are, what they’re like and what their goals are from the start, and stick to those statements long-term.

Although character development is always a high priority for Executives, and each life goal is important. Rather, it’s that shifting moods, goals and desires are unlikely to fundamentally alter the basis of Executives’ relationships.

Touchy-feely moments are few, as are verbal statements of love; this is usually fine, as Executive personalities find other, more tangible ways to express their affection.

Executives address conflict head-on with simple statements of fact – a very rational approach – but subtlety and emotional tact are sacrificed in the process.

Executives are strong, traditional friends who appreciate loyalty and shared values. Friendships with the Executive personality type are often defined by their mutual activities and routine

Executives seek strong friendships founded on trust and loyalty (though loyalty to family does come first).

Parenthood: Executives have a very responsibility-oriented life-view, a firm belief in the idea that one does what one can do in order to contribute to the family and community.

Few personality types are as practical and strong-willed as Executives. Known for their reliability and administrative skills, Executives are good at creating and maintaining a secure and stable environment for themselves and their loved ones. Executives’ dedication is invaluable in many areas, including their own personal growth.

#vestatask #task #summer evans

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frhire · 4 years

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@a-museing-rps said: Odds >:) all the odds. // 100 Random Character development questions

oh my goood. alright, this was long so it’s under read more after the fifth question.

001. When is their birthday?

August 15th

003. Does your character like coffee better, or tea?

tea

005. Are they in good health?

very

007. Is your character an optimist or a pessimist?

i think he’s a bit of both...

009. Do they believe in happy endings?

He wants to.

011. How would your character court the person of their dreams?

Hmmm... I think, he’d just ask them out on a date, if they say no, he won’t ask again, he’s not gonna pressure or beg them until they say yes. If it happened to be the person of their dreams, he’d just let it go eventually.

013. Have they ever been bullied or teased?

Maybe when he was a kid but he doesn’t remember much. He gets a different kind of teasing now.

015. Are they most likely to fight with their fists or their tongue?

Fists, lol.

017. When does your character think that violence is justified or deserved?

When they are harming vulnerable people. Alexander may be a killer but he only does it when it’s to take down the rich.

019. If they could have a superpower, what would they choose?

Healing factor, definitely.

021. How do they display affection?

Oof. Xander is really affectionate, he’d hold hands, hug, kiss, cuddle... all of it. It’s different depending on whom he’s being affectionate to.

023. What do they consider beautiful in others physically?

Eyes, lips and smile. Also, don’t make him choose between breasts or ass because he won’t choose as he loves both. -shrugs-

025. What do they consider beautiful in others personality-wise?

Someone he can trust completely, someone who’s not afraid to be honest and fight for what’s right. He also really appreciates a good sense of humour.

027. What is their idea of perfect happiness?

Being able to sleep peacefully with someone he wants to spend the rest of his life with, without having to always be looking over his shoulder.

029. What sort of sense of humor does your character have?

A very stupid and simple one, honestly. It’s easy to make him laugh but sometimes he can be a bit dull or take things seriously when they’re just a joke.

031. Are they superstitious about anything?

He does believe in Karma.

033. Do they keep their promises?

Yes.

035. What is the most important rule your character lives by?

To follow his gut and don’t let himself be influenced by others, essentially not by the people who hire him and want him to do things their way.

037. If your character saw someone drop a large sum of money and knew that they could probably take it without anyone noticing, what would they do?

It depends, if he knows the person is wealthy and not a good person, he’d probably give it to people who need it. If it’s just a regular someone who dropped a check or something, he’d just return it.

039. What do they think is the worst thing that can be done to a person?

Hmm... betraying them and belittling them.

041. Are they comfortable with technology?

Yeah

043. What will they stand up for?

For what he thinks it’s right. (Which can be tricky)

045. Does your character have any chronic medical conditions?

Nope

047. What was the last medical problem your character had?

Um... he was injured when he was in the military and that was also the reason why he wasn’t allowed to go back but eventually he was grateful for it because he now hates the military tbh

049. How does your character feel about growing old?

He doesn’t think he’ll actually grow old ??? like, he’s almost sure he’s gonna die before he turns 60 or something

051. If they knew they would die tomorrow, what would they do today?

asdf he’d probably just stay home and have se.x with someone lmao

053. What is your character’s greatest strength?

Um.. He’s not easy to break, like if someone truly wanted to hurt him, they’d have to find someone he cares about and hurt them in order to get to him.

055. Is your character an introvert or an extrovert?

I think he’s an extrovert but I’m not sure.

057. Has your character ever killed anyone?

That’s his job lmao

059. List several phrases your character is fond of uttering. Where did they pick them up?

(i’m gonna skip this one cause i don’t think he has any)

061. Does your character prefer adventure or safety and security?

adventure

063. How well does your character handle difficult people?

Very well, I think he’s good at communicating, but if the complicated people don’t want to listen, he’d just leave

065. Is your character better at leading or following? Which do they prefer?

He’d prefer neither. He was a follower until he started working alone but he doesn’t like leading nor following

067. Does your character believe in fate or destiny?

He believes things happen because he makes them happen, his actions make things happen, so he doesn’t think there’s “something out of the ordinary” defining his future

069. What about your character is heroic?

He tries to do what’s right, even if the means aren’t

071. How kind is your character?

He’s a softie once he starts developing a friendship with people uwu

073. In a novel, what plot role would your character fill? (hero, anti-hero, sidekick, villain, etc.)

Anti-hero

075. Is your character ticklish?

Yes, good luck finding the spot tho asdfgh

077. How often do they cry? Over what?

Not very often. He would cry if if people he cares about were to be hurt and died because of him. Also, dog movies where the dog dies.

079. How easy is it for them to read the emotions of others?

Depends how much he knows them. After a while, it’s very easy, he’s really observant.

081. Is your character religious?

Nope, he does believe there’s a higher power, but he doesn’t have a name for it

083. What is the first thing they say and/or do when they wake up?

He groans and then eventually gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom to wash his face, then goes downstairs to make his breakfast.

085. Describe your character in three words.

Fearless, caring, loyal

087. How would your character describe themselves in three words?

Charming, greedy and determined.

089. How vocally expressive is your character?

He doesn’t talk much but if it’s something he cares about, he’d very much let someone know what he thinks

091. What type of music does your character like?

classic rock but anything on the radio that could get his attention for more than 30 seconds

093. What is your character’s goal in life?

To rid the world off of abusive people, mainly authorities and people who think of themselves above others

095. Name three things most would not expect your character to be able to do.

Bake asfghj, he’s great at it. He can solve a rubik’s cube, certainly not at the world record speed but, he can do it in less than a minute if that counts for anything. And third... he can get away with murder uwu lmao

097. How well do they adapt to change?

Easily. He moves temporarily to a lot of places depending where his jobs need to be executed so, he’s always open for change. Only thing hard to adapt to is jet lag.

099. Do they talk to inanimate objects?

Nope

#amuseingrps #asdfghjk #— headcanon.

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rosaxlunar · 5 years

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❝ SOY UNA NENA MALA, PERO LO HAGO BIEN ❞

&&. ( rosalia fuentes ) was just spotted in amsterdam. rumor has it ( she/her ) is/are a ( 390 / appears 29 ) year old ( fallen angel ) who resembles ( melissa barrera ). ( she ) has/have been said to be ( passionate & affectionate ) but also quite ( manipulative & devious ).with all the chaos surrounding the magical underworld, ( she ) has/have chosen to align with ( the fallen angels ). ( she ) is/are currently serving as ( a dancer at the inferno ). hopefully the city doesn’t devour them whole.

001 ✟ THE BASICS

NAME: Rosalia Fuentes AGE: Three Hundred Ninety / Appears Twenty Nine DOB: June 6h - Gemini GENDER: Cis Female SEXUALITY: Bisexual SPECIES: Fallen Angel ALLEGIANCE: Fallen Angels THEME SONG: Hotter Than Hell - Dua Lipa PERSONALITY TRAITS: ( + ) Passionate, Affectionate, Intelligent & Silly ( - ) Manipulative, Devious, Impulsive & Shallow

002 ✟ IN DEPTH

Paradise was supposed to be home. It’s heaven, it was so sought after, so perfect, pristine and immaculate -so much so that people were dying to get in- why then she always wondered, was it so damn suffocating? Why did it feel like she had heavy chains wrapped around her wrists and ankles, holding her down, holding her captive? Why did the shimmering white wings on her back feel like such a burden? Like a weight she could not release, even when she completed all the tasks given to her by the higher order? Rosalia Fuentes was born an angel of the light, but she never felt right in her skin. Blasphemous thoughts would crowd her brain, and she knew deep down in her soul, that she didn’t belong in heaven. Raised by a guardian angel of a mother - who looked after her assigned human more than her own child- and a warrior angel father, who was often out, executing the assignments mandated by God himself. Loneliness became Rosalia’s companion. It settled itself deep inside her, and as they years flew by, it spread, leaving behind a coldness that left her feeling empty.

Even at a young age, Rosalia never understood the appeal of humans. What made them so special? What was it about them, that they managed to steal the attention she so desperately craved from her very own mother? What exactly made them God’s favorite? And no one could ever dispute the fact that they were, for the angel’s sole existence was to protect them, to look after them, to serve them. Sometimes she couldn’t help but feel jealous. An emotion that was even uglier than the emptiness of loneliness, because jealousy burned. Rosalia was grateful however, grateful over the fact that it was easy for her to hide the horrid feelings and thoughts that were tormenting her. She was blessed with the face of fresh innocence and the lilting voice of a songbird. No one ever suspected how miserable she really was, no one ever got that her helpfulness was often a product of habit and not a genuine need to help. The mask of perfection she carried was flawless and only improved with every year that passed by.

There was however, a small period of respite, that quickly became her very own form of salvation. It happened when she started training in heaven. Meeting and befriending Adonis Deerling was a happy accident, but one she never came to regret. For whenever she was in his presence, the constant feeling of jealousy and loneliness disappeared. He was hers. Her companion, her training partner...her best friend. There was finally a purpose to her days when she rose, to make him happy, to lift the sadness that clung to him like a second skin. She learned that she loved to be tactile around him, often initiating deep long hugs and cuddle sessions. Rosalia often looked forward to the quiet moments after they had completed a mission, where she would she would offer her lap for him to lay his head and rest, rest from whatever they had just endured, or rest from whatever worries haunted him. She loved to run her fingers through his silky soft hair, and trace away the wrinkles in his forehead. She would tell him stories, or sing to him, whichever felt right for that moment until he was sleeping, safe in the knowledge that she would protect him. These were the moments she treasured, these were the moments that brought her bliss.

There was a safety in his presence, she was able to drop her facade of perfection more and more as their time together went on. He never judged her for it. Simply guided her back on track, helped her do the right thing. That safety backfired however, as her feelings of discontentment and disillusions with heaven grew, it became impossible for her to hide how she was feeling from Adonis. He knew her too well, knew her lies from her truth. And there was a greediness in her heart that had not existed before, because she didn’t want to just be partners with Adonis, she wanted to be his lover, his muse...she wanted to be his. She wanted more than what he was willing to give, and it crushed her. She knew he cared...but did he care enough? Did he actually love her? She was too much of a coward to find out.

The day that changed her life was the day that she met Luca D’ Amore. It’s like he took one look at her and he could tell that she was a fraud, that her fight for the light was nothing but a facade. Luca promised liberation, freedom from the invisible shackles that have followed her since day one. He gave her hope that the emptiness within her would finally be filled. That the wrongness could be fixed, since she would no longer be living a lie... and in that moment, she didn’t think twice when the demonic blood was offered to her. Rosalia caved to her impulse, her selfishness blinding her from the truth of what she was giving up, the little slice of bliss that was entirely hers. Adonis wasn’t on her mind until it was too late. And she fell, half sobbing from the heartache of leaving him and half laughing at the utter glee of breaking the shackles that held on to her. The conflicting emotions battling it out, making her seem like a mad woman, all the whole her shimmering white wings were changing, no longer glistening and pure. Now they were varying shades of grey and black. She was free from her duties.....she was fallen.

003 ✟ FUN FACTS

Ever since falling, Rosalia is impulsive and wild to the max. Partying, booze, drugs, sex, adventure. She seeks it all. Anything to be the complete opposite of who she was in heaven.

She’s only been a fallen angel for 90 years.

Rosalia still carries a cross necklace around her neck, she usually keeps it hidden, and it’s not because any part of her believes in the ways of the light, but its her last remaining connection to Adonis and she could never part with it. Ever. Should anyone ever see it and question why she wears it. Her sure fire response is “It’s always more fun to do debauchery with it on, I just know it pisses of my parents and that’s enough for me to keep it on.”

Rosalia is a mega crybaby, not because she’s always in tune with her feelings but because she quickly realized that her turning on the waterworks was the quickest way to get what she wants from people (mostly men). Sometimes a sniffle here and there with her large eyes and pouting lips is enough too. It works like a charm.

Rosalia has many friends and people she hangs out with, but she never lets them in, it wasn’t long after falling that she realized she could never had the kind of connection with anyone, the way she did with Adonis. It haunts her often, the knowledge that she left him alone.

Dancing, singing and sex. Her favorite hobbies, and not exactly in that order. It’s why working at the Inferno is perfect for her. She isn’t the most sought after dancer but that’s ok with her, it leaves her with more time to mess with humans and spoil their chances of entering the pearly gates.

004 ✟ WANTED CONNECTIONS

open to anything my babes! hit me up in the dms! (discord or tumblr!)

fuck buddies

drinking buddies

clients

ex friends from her angel life

#nhqintro #muse: rosalia #//um this bio is way longer than mia's and it actually makes me wanna go back to mia's and flesh hers out a bit more lmaooo

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