#demonic gang leader [ jack cliff ]

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'Every great actor understands how to harness the tools they've been given. For Christopher Walken, it's his pinball-esque grasp of cadence. For Jack Nicholson, it's the Play-Doh structure of his face. Then there's Cillian Murphy. Some may say it's the eyes, those piercing almost-translucent blue orbs that help him oscillate from warm to terrifying in a split second. But no, sorry, they're wrong. Nothing but love to those pearly peepers, but the real magic of Murphy's face is that razor-sharp set of blades hugging the side of his head.

Those cheekbones, so sharp you could probably run his face up a bottle of champagne and the cork would fly off. So cutting you could make sushi with them. You would probably have to baby-proof his face for fear of toddlers happening across those dangerous corners. But beyond just how they look (very good), Murphy understands the power they have in his performances. They can transform him from menacing to ghoulish to inviting, sometimes in the space of one role. With Oppenheimer on the horizon, we've ranked Murphy's cheekbone-iest roles to date.

6. Batman Begins (2008)

As the Kens of Barbie are defined by their jobs, the style and mood of a movie will dictate how the Cillian Murphy cheekbones operate on screen: in Oppenheimer, they remind us of the deathly, apocalyptic stakes of the A-bomb. In 28 Days Later, they make everything a little more scary. In Red Eye, they’re serving. Which brings us to Batman Begins, in which Murphy portrays the DC series’ central purveyor of spook, Jonathan Crane, AKA the Scarecrow, ooooh. It’s most appropriate, then, that the tautness of Murphy’s face gives him a hot, skeletal allure, which is also kinda spooky. He can dose us with a demonic hallucinogen any day. JK

5. Red Eye (2005)

We're about to say something Cillian Murphy will, at worst, hate, or, at best, be utterly baffled by thanks to his refusal to exist in the age of the internet. But those cheekbones? In the 2005 Wes Craven underrated film Red Eye? They're serving cunt. Slicey McGee's second consecutive villain role after Batman Begins traded the burlap sack for an eye mask in this thriller where he plays a seemingly nice hot man who turns out to be a terrorist. Modern dating, amirite? The cheekbones do some transformative heavy lifting in this, getting more hollow the more menacing he needs to be. He's essentially Wolverine but the retractable knives are on his face. And, just in case it needed to be confirmed, yes, the cheekbones still hold up under airplane bathroom lighting. The jammy sod. LF

4. Sunshine (2007)

After 28 Days Later, Danny Boyle's second Murphy team-up upped the ante in a fashion any good sequel should: they took the cheekbones all the way to space. If we learned anything about those staggering face cliffs over the course of Murphy’s early career, it’s that they always, always deserve the best lighting possible. Nay, they demand it. Which is presumably why Boyle took Murphy to the surface of a dying star, because fuck a ring light when you’ve got cheeks like these. Chris Nolan would essentially do the same years later with Oppenheimer, though substituting the sun for an atomic explosion. Do NOT turn down the brightness. JK

3. Peaky Blinders (2013-2022)

Has the term peaky blinders been used as slang for cheekbones yet? If not, it should. Think about it, “That boy Cillian's got a cracking set of peaky blinders on him”. It just works. Murphy's almost decade-long tenure as gang leader Tommy Shelby did so much for the landscape of men's fashion – You could barely walk down the street without seeing at least a handful of lads sporting his drastic undercut. And while we're not here to yuck anyone's yum, the real secret sauce of that haircut that so many failed to recognise is that it was following the severe line of his 90-degree, razor-sharp cheekbones. They were simply two parallel lines fighting for supremacy on one man's head, but we know who came out on top in the end. LF

2. 28 Days Later (2002)

Like Watergate, the Moon landing and 9/11, most people can remember where they were when they first saw 28 Days Later, because it was the day that Danny Boyle introduced the Cillibones to the world. Lives were changed, the planet shook, something shifted: here was the most archetypal Man to Be Shot in Close-Up ever seen on screen, unleashing upon the world a cheekbone fever stronger and all the more unhinged than a rage-inducing virus. People literally died. Good movie, too. JK

Oppenheimer (2023)

Christopher Nolan loves Cillian Murphy's face so much he shoots it in pretty much every way he can in Oppenheimer – Colour, black and white, extremely close-up, lit by the fire of 100 tons of plutonium. Not to mention the IMAX cameras! The man just wants to see his guy look glorious on the biggest screen possible, and the result is blinding. Hand us the welder's glass, Oppy, we're about to lose our retinas here. Murphy shed weight to play the emaciated father of the atomic bomb, which give the Cillibones™ a chance to pop even more than usual. He ends up looking like a besuited Grim Reaper which, for someone who utters the iconic phrase “I am become death, destroyer of worlds”, tracks. When the time comes for Murphy to inevitably win an Oscar for this role, we hope there's enough room on the plaque to engrave a co-winner in the shape of his own bone structure. LF'

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Revived.

Characters: Jack Cliff, (Mentions of) Julius Little, Dex Jackson, Troy Bradshaw.

No tws/cws

Stilwater had been shaken by the death of their police chief and mayor, in such a short span of time- it put pressure down on the Saints who were already being dropped left and right. But some still stood vigilant.

But it had been years since the explosion that killed the mayor, no one talked about the death of him however. They still discussed the disappearance of a Saint after the explosion, on the boat he was rumored to be on. Although no body was ever recovered.

One of the most infamous lieteneutes, rivaling that of Johnny Gat. He had almost become a myth, a 7'10 monster of a man who tore his way through entire crowds of gangbangers with ease, most of the time with nothing but a crowbar- that of which had been confiscated by the law ever since his passing.

No one had ever expected him to return, and he didn't expect to come back either.

The Devil was a surprisingly persuasive being, it had seen the chaos Jack left in his wake, the fear he struck into the hearts of those who even believed him to be near, the pure chaos he made happen was something that even made it intrigued.

The ravenette couldn't believe what was really happening as he stood before the overlord of Hell, being offered a chance at life once more- being given the chance to go back, with newfound abilities to tear those who betrayed him apart.

It had told him who left him to die, who had betrayed the Saints, and who had sent him down here in the first place.

He already had a feeling, once Troy had vanished and Dex suddenly did the same- he wasn't surprised at what he heard, but he was enraged all the same. No, the one that had caught him off guard was who had killed him in the first place.

Julius.

He trusted him, he had given him everything he had- he put everything he had into it. Some of the shit he did made him sick, but Jack still did it. Because Julius wanted him to, and he trusted him.

The Devil offered Jack only a deal, ignoring his screams of rage and threats as to what he would do when he got back up there. Even threatening to fight his way out of hell if need be, which he most likely could've done if he had really tried.

The offer was too good for Cliff to even think of passing up, and he took it without a seconds thought. It was seconds after he accepted that he returned to Earth.

The fires that raged around him as he arose scorched the ground and made his entrance well known, although it didn't affect the rather sharp suit he now sported along with a pair of shades, which was funny to him, considering that the last suit he had worn was at his wedding 9 years before.

Jack looked around the area, having been brought back in front of the church, which now mocked him with its rather cleaned up and tidy look. The whole area had changed, as if they'd changed the entire district.

Cliff buttoned his cuffs and adjusted the suit jacket, beginning to descend the stairs that were in front of him. He'd have his revenge in due time, at the moment- he needed to learn what happened to Stilwater since his passing.

He needed to learn how to take his city back.

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"Why gnaw on legs when you can gnaw on faces?"

     “ oh, so when a puppy gnaws on yer leg, it’s CUTE. but        when I do it, the cops are called? weak. “

[javid-shamash]

Your TOME Persona AU is literal gold. More pls

>:))) im glad you like it!!!!! 

now, it should be important to say here, that the gang arent the ONLY characters with personas (keep in mind this is tome the webseries au in advance). the hackers have personas too :). and some of them are also social links!

Rockoon is the Tower arcana, because of course he is. his persona is Panurge, the main character from a Greek story where he buys some sheep, gets angry he is overcharged, and leads the sheep off a cliff. he is also called a “coward”. Rockoon does have a habit of wasting what he has because he’s angry. speaking of....

Doubling/Skeight is the Hermit arcana, with his persona being Bluebeard the Hermit (not the pirate). Bluebeard was a leader in Canterbury of the Jack Cade’s Rebellion... until he was swiftly captured, hung and quartered. trying to cause change only to be ruined? sounds pretty doubling to me!

Demonking is the Wheel of Fortune arcana, due to his money problems and swift redemption, then roleplay villainy, then mix. his persona is the Antichrist because, yknow, “Demon king”

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Someone wrote this song before.

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@alex-the-huntress212 @aaaaagaronia @mixedmediahmm @chaoscryptid-inc @gaysonlyocean hey guys :]

A Christmas with Abstrakt would include-

Dudes very festive, so every fucking inch of wherever you are is decorated in someway, and he is keeping a Santa hat on the entire day, he refuses to take it off.

Not leaving your side, its Christmas, and he wants to spend it with you!

Abstrakt is more than certainly going to play festive music throughout the day.

This day truly does hold a very good place in his heart, and if you don't think of it the same- you won't after spending one with him. At least, he hopes so.

Hes going to try to cook you something, keyword being TRY. Hes probably gonna burn his hands if he does.

Abstrakts gifts wouldn't be huge or extravagant, but he would try to make it perfect for whoever its being given to. He is going to be very nervous of getting the wrong thing, however.

Caleb! :]

Quite frankly, Caleb doesn't care much for Christmas. He acknowledges that it exists, but it simply doesn't interest him much. He never really celebrated it as a kid, and thats followed him into adulthood.

Of course he enjoys the lights and gifts, but not much else. He'll help decorate, he'll get people gifts but, he doesn't put too much effort into it.

You're gonna have to essentially drag him into doing more shit, of course he's not gonna be jumping for joy at it, but hey. Why not? Not like it can do much harm.

He does only enjoy Christmas if its with someone he really does care about, but don't expect him to get into that real festive mood. Its just not what he does.

Axel :]

Finally, a day where he doesn't commit mass genocide.. only arson. And you're riding with him as he does so.

He likes Christmas! The atmosphere is soothing to him, but hes also himself. So he's gonna drive around and huck molotov cocktails out of window while screaming "MERRY FUCKING CHRISTMAS!"

After arson is over, your present is probably going to be a weapon of some kind. It'll vary depending on who you are, but still, a weapon.

Very, very affectionate. Probably hanging an arm around your shoulder the whole day, if you push him away hes gonna act like a dog who just got kicked.

Fucking hates Christmas music though, dont play it or whatever its playing from is getting shot. Unless you ask nicely.

Wolf :]

It's been so long since hes celebrated Christmas, hes honestly forgotten how it goes. But if its with you, its fine. Having you there is enough to make the day a good day.

Wolf really just follows along with whatever you're doing for the day, if you ask him what he plans on doing, you're simply getting a shrug in response.

"What, do you not know what to do?" Beat. "...uhh, am I supposed to?"

With his memory still being somewhat hazy, he can't remember the good memories he has from Christmas with his family. So he's gonna try to make new ones here, but again. No clue how to.

He probably forgot hes supposed to get a gift for you and then starts apologizing profusely when he's reminded.

"Fuck- fuck! I'm so sorry, hon. I- damnit, I didn't remember! Fuck!"

Vulture :]

Fucking loves Christmas but refuses to show it, but inside hes like a little kid with the shit.

"Aren't you excited, Vulture? Its Christmas!" "...am I supposed to be excited?"

The one (1) day hes going to take off his mask, but only for you. If anyone else shows up he's putting it back on and if you say a word about it he's leaving.

Definitely gonna set up a mistletoe above the bed, so when you wake up the first thing he says is "ohhh nooo, looks like we're under the mistletoe, sugar ;)"

Yes, you're allowed to punch him for that.

Jack :]

He truly doesn't give a shit whats happening that day, he's ignoring it to spend Christmas with you.

Hes one of the people who really doesn't care about gifts, you'll get a sweater, maybe a fuckin sword. With him its very random.

If you get him a gift though, hes going to insist you don't give it to him.

"Jack, take the gift." "No, just go take it back and get your money back, love." "Jack, TAKE THE GIFT."

Finally, a spouse who can cook. You're gonna have a good dinner if he's in the kitchen that night.

Christmas is neutral to him, hes not a big fan, but he doesn't dislike it.

Verge :]

Straight down the middle with Christmas, the only Christmas he remembers being a part of was with his platoon. Yeah, great Christmas, being in the middle of a gunfight.

He doesn't know what to really do for the holiday, so he's just standing around. He never grew up with it, its all very new to him. But, he could grow to like it very quickly. The lights, the music, the gifts. All of it would quickly make it his favorite holiday.

Gonna feel absolutely terrible if you get him something but he doesn't do the same for you, even though he genuinely never knew thats what you're supposed to do. It might not be his fault, but he'll certainly feel like it is.

If you ask nicely enough, he'll take off his mask and glasses for the day. Even if others come over, he'll just be extremely nervous about it.

Rusty :]

"ITS CHRISTMAS!!!"

Adores it, oh he fucking loves it so much! He's had things ready for weeks before this, and the day just fills him with such unmatched joy.

You're definitely going out with him to celebrate with others, just going through towns and "spreading some goddamn cheer! :D" as he says.

Gifts? Abundant. Affection? Given. Hotel? Trivago.

Refuses to drink during it, he wants to stay sober to remember the day. But as soon as the clock strikes midnight it only seems fair to him to start pounding liquor.

Fully decked out in the Santa Claus fit, except the beard.

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"Shit happens."

        “ Of all the places I could have ended up just in time for Halloween, I didn’t expect it to be Hell. ”

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If tommorow comes, and I'm not here-

please smile without me, my love.

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Jack, explaining what happened to him: So I came back from Hell, as you do-

Aaron:

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I AM THE RIGHTEOUS HAND OF GOD!

I AM THE DEVIL THAT YOU FORGOT!

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The Boss seeing Oleg for the first time in SRTT:

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Jack truly was driven insane by grief.

He was absolutely broken, and never got the chance to heal from his loss. It left him as a shell of the kind and loving man he once was, being replaced by a hateful monster.

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"Who the hell are you?!"

"I'm the man you took EVERYTHING from.. what, can't remember? I'll give you a fucking reminder.."

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Jack: I rose from the fires of hell and scorched the earth with my presence, I strike fear into whoever I come across and nothing could stop me if i wanted to destroy you all.

Some of you mfs: you are my daaaad, you're my dad! Boogie woogie woogie!

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Aaron: You know why koala bears aren't considered as bears?

Jack: Because they're marsupials.

Silence

Aaron: bEcAuSE ThEYre mArsUPiAlS-

Aaron: No, it's because they don't have the right koala-fications.

Jack: ...you know I'm about to beat you for how bad that was, right?

Aaron: Yeah.

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SR1 Jack: Who are you?

SR4 Jack: I'm you in a couple'a decades.

SR1 Jack: Really?! Jeez, what happened?

SR4 Jack: ...whats that supposed to mean?