Welcome to The Duality of Man, an original animanga role-play that features numerous supernatural creatures. Unfortunately, these various species have distanced themselves because of the war that occurred thousands of years ago, plaguing some with eyes that only see their dualism. While others meddle themself with their differences, two groups fight, each attempting to eliminate the other in for their definition of worldly peace. These two groups of the Terror Response Syndicate (TRS) and the Assembly of Phantoms (AP). With individuals fighting merely over their differences, it brings uncertainty to the outcome of this war.
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season
Summer 2024
Heat has broken through into a glorious summer. The snow has entirely dried through the spring, leaving to the brilliance of the warmer months. Terror activity has risen as people are brought out of their homes, leaving the TRS in a position of consistent work. Each are attempting to maintain victory in the endless struggle for power.
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exie? What's going on in there?" a voice barked over the phone just as the woman finished filling her in. They'd probably heard the gunshots from outside.
"If I didn't know any better I'd say you're worried. I ran into a bit of trouble, but at the moment the hostages are..." she cast a glance towards the super-soldier woman who was directing the other hostages out. She sped up her words as she continued. There wasn't much time to waste. "They're making their way safely outside as we speak. I haven't seen them, but there are an estimated 25 hostiles. Expect them all to be well trained and armed. At least some of them should be headed towards the front momentarily. One of the former hostages appears to be trained and is assisting with the situation, so don't shoot her."
Lexie really didn't know the protocol for hostages trying to take control, but she was pretty sure it was in their best interests not to accidentally kill the woman. She seemed like she could be an asset in the future and it would be a pity to lose her before figuring out where her allegiances lay.
She eyed the woman, trying to approximate her skill. She seemed pretty confident, and it wasn't like she hadn't shown the skills to back it up taking down the two men. "We've got the front covered. If you come in from the back you should be able to put them in a tough spot." Giving advice on how to handle the situation wasn't her job, but she'd spent enough time studying strategies to weigh in. She flipped the phone shut.
Cold silver eyes bore through her. A wraith's eyes. Definitely the wrong person to piss off. She positioned herself behind the wraith as ordered. She may not have been the best fighter, but she could shoot a gun and follow directions. "I'm at your command," she promised, making sure the gun was ready for use.
s Lexie noticed the man with the gun take aim, she repositioned herself so his comrade was standing between them. She could dodge fists, but a bullet was too fast. It would be better if he couldn't get a safe shot. Her original opponent lunged once more, forcing her to dance right back into the line of fire. Her eyes trailed to the man with the gun to decide which way she should move to have the best shot at living, but a commotion distracted her as one of the hostages broke free and overpowered him.
Fortunately, her opponent had been distracted too, or else he would have gotten a few hits in as she found herself observing the stranger's fighting style. She was good and disposed of the man quickly too. She had to have had some sort of training, but Lexie didn't recognize her from the TRS. Was she some sort of spy for the AP with this being a set up to get her into the TRS? Or maybe she was a part of the army. Lexie couldn't let herself rule out any possibilities, but as the woman turned to shoot down the man and the dog there was no doubt she'd saved her. That didn't necessarily mean they were on the same side.
She tucked a strand of hair that had fallen out of her ponytail behind her ear and nodded. "I wasn't even the first squad, they weren't supposed to see me." she assured the woman, taking the gun. Going in by herself unarmed and looking for a fight would just be a stupid sacrifice. "Damned dog." she added, pulling her phone out of her pocket to update the squad behind her on what had gone down.
As it rang she turned back to the woman. "Did you get a chance to see how many guys do they have in the back looting the vault?" She may have slipped up, but that didn't mean she couldn't still get the information she'd been sent in to find. Technically this was just the easy way.
n and out. Her job was pretty simple and she'd done it too many times to count in the past. Actually handling whatever stunt the AP was trying to pull and taking care of the hostages was the job of the party waiting behind her. They'd been trained well enough that they could probably take this on on their own, but it was safer to know the numbers, especially when innocent hostages were involved. She'd been nearby and she didn't have anything more important to be doing anyway.
She cast a glance back at the people waiting behind her. "Be back in ten," she promised with a confident grin that probably seemed out of place before shifting into her snake form. It was much easier to sneak around that way and she was faster too. She didn't know the inner workings of this bank, which would add another layer of difficulty to her job, but she'd already chosen an easy entrance through a cracked window so it wasn't like she'd have to circle the building to find a way in. Or worse: go in through the sewers. She'd snuck into plenty of places through unordinary entrances and she was never eager to repeat them.
She slithered through without making a noise, but a shutter ran through her as she reached the stone floor. The chilled air may have been pleasant to most, but in her snake form, it was almost unbearable. At this rate, she was going to slip up and cause a commotion which was the opposite of her goal. She was already inside the building and it would be easy enough to sneak around in human form. She was in an empty room in the back. It wouldn't make sense for them to come back here so she should be safe. She still made it a point to hide behind a desk to protect herself as she let her guards down to focus on shifting back.
Peeking out from her cover, Lexie caught sight of a cracked door with light streaming through. That would lead to the public area of the library where she had no doubt the hostages were being held. She silently slid into a position next to the door, listening to any voices that might seep through as she tried to decide whether to start there or look deeper into the vaults to see if she could figure out their game plan. With her back against the wall, she turned her head to get a look at the other room. Of course the part behind the tellers desks would be empty.
She carefully tugged the door back ever so slightly, just enough to let her slender form slip through. It looked like she was clear, so she tucked herself slightly beneath the desk to make sure she couldn't be seen. So far so good. She could hear two sets of footsteps nearby. She had no doubt that if she peeked out she'd match them to two burly men stalking around making sure the hostages stayed in line. She took a deep breath to center herself and was about to slide over to the edge of the desk when a cold object pushed itself into her hand. She jumped and narrowly avoided bumping her head as she whirled around to see a white dog in a service vest.
She sat frozen as he sniffed her arm. She'd never been particularly good with animals. They were unpredictable, and this one was about to ruin her operation. He tossed his head back and her eyes widened. "Please don't bark," she begged, her words coming out as a choked whisper. But it was too late. Hyper yips echoed through the room, giving away her exact location. She glared at the dog but knew that wouldn't get her anywhere. Instead, she repositioned herself into a crouch as she heard a pair of footsteps approach. She needed to be ready to leap out of the way.
"Hey!" the voice was so close that the sharp word sent a chill down her spine. She jumped up just as a man appeared around the corner. Her brain whirred, considering every possibility. Assuming she could dodge his attacks she only had a few minutes before anyone in other rooms came running in. How much information could she get in those minutes? It didn't matter. They knew she was here now and the hostages were at risk.
A fist flew towards her face, forcing her to stop thinking and focus on dodging. Out of the corner of her eye she counted about 8 hostages and spotted the other captor making his way toward them. Outrunning them wouldn't accomplish her goals. She was trained in basic self-defense and she was fast enough to keep dodging, but she wouldn't be able to overcome them. It would still be another 8 minutes before the squad behind her decided something had gone wrong and came to her rescue. If she did what they told her until then she'd be safe enough but they'd have the ability to prepare for an attack, so surrender wasn't an option.
She clenched her teeth as another punch came. This time she wasn't able to fully dodge and it hit her in the shoulder. "Now that's just rude. Didn't your parents ever teach you not to hit a girl?" she smirked, using the words as a distraction to take a few steps back. He'd have to close that distance to get another strike in so she'd be able to react better. The other man wasn't far off and this situation was starting to seem impossible.
Lexie looks younger than she is. Her round brown eyes and sunny smile make her seem innocent and approachable. She has a lean build, helping her speed, but her muscles aren't overly prominent. She looks like she'd loose any fight she got in which isn't wrong but she still won't go down quietly. She's about as pale as they come with nearly flawlessly smooth skin, softened by a careful care routine. There are no notable scars or birthmarks marring her skin, though upon close inspections she does have a light spattering of freckles across her face.
Lexie is probably a bit too proud of her silky red hair. The waist-lengthed locks often get in the way of her work, so she's gotten used to wearing it up most of the time. Keeping her hair in a neat ponytail can be a struggle, and when she's in a hurry a few strands start falling out pretty quickly.
Lexie doesn't like wearing restricting clothing. She knows her speed is an important skill if anything goes wrong, so she doesn't like to wear long dresses that could hinder her from running. As such, she never wears a skirt that goes beneath her knees. She also doesn't like overly complicated outfits. She doesn't see the point in layering jewelry or other accessories on already flashy ensembles. She isn't used to dressing for comfort though, and usually goes for something classy but simple unless she's in uniform. Because of the extreme inability to tolerate the cold that comes with her naga genes, she always wears a temperature regulating charm: a locket her mother gifted her with when she turned 16.
NEGATIVE - Perfectionist - Defensive - Stubborn - Closed Off (emotionally) - Over Commits
When it comes to responsibilities and duties, Lexie is a force to be reckoned with. Her sense of right and wrong can be confused, but when it comes down to it she will do whatever she has to in order to excel. Loyalty, family, and duty are arguably the three most important things to her. There are very few situations that would lead her to betray anyone’s trust in her. If someone tells her a secret, she will keep it but she’ll probably suggest they do the right thing every step of the way.
Outside of work and her other responsibilities, Lexie has a more playful, mischievous attitude. So long as she's not causing too much trouble she doesn’t see any reason to be in full serious mode all the time. She likes to keep things light rather than delving into more emotional subjects. In fact, being honest about her emotions, even to herself, is something she rarely does. If she’s suffering she’d rather go through it on her own than get others involved. She’ll usually be there to help others even when she’s not alright herself, which can sometimes lead to her getting overloaded.
Lexie has no problem talking to large groups of people, but when it comes to having hard conversations one on one she falters. She usually wants whomever she's talking to to be happy, so if she doesn't know how to give them bad news without overcompensating and becoming a nervous mess. She'll often try to plan out such situations and sit down with a level head and a plan that quickly digresses into a nervous blubber once she actually starts talking. She'd be able to do much better sending a text or an email.
If you get on Lexie's bad side she'll act very stubborn and a bit childish. She won't challenge you to a fight she knows she can't win, but she'll glare at you or give you the cold shoulder until you start being nicer. Usually she doesn't really dislike anyone unless they are jerks or overly stubborn about unnecessary things.
abilities
Poison Manipulation ~ Lexie can precisely manipulate poisons in liquid and gas forms. She's been trained to identify different poisons and has a general idea which of the common ones ones will paralyze humans along with how much she can use without causing actual long term damage. She doesn't know the effects of every type of poison, but she's studied them long enough to know which ones to avoid if she doesn't want to kill anyone. She cannot create poison save for that which comes naturally in her snake form, which isn't strong enough to do long term damage to a human.
Enhanced Speed ~ Speed has always been a vital part of Lexie's life. Since she was young she trained to increase her speed and stamina, along with her reflexes. She can run quickly for hours if she needs too. She's also practiced accuracy along with that speed, so she can keep her footing and readjust herself easily should she fall off balance. Her speed doesn't instantly translate to fighting instincts, and that combined with her physical weakness means she'll probably spend more time dodging and running than actually throwing punches. Due to weaker muscles, overexerting herself can leave Lexie super sore the next day if she doesn't pay attention to her limits. Snake Shifting ~ Lexie can shift into a red spitting cobra. In this form she can move faster and get into smaller areas without being noticed which helps her with her work as a scout. She can also half-shift, just changing her lower half into a tail. In either of these forms she is more vulnerable to the cold and it takes her about 30 seconds to transform. If she is severely wounded she'll instantly shift back into her human form.
Hypnosis ~ When she was young, Lexie didn't like the idea of being able to 'control' someone else. As such she didn't really focus on fine tuning this ability until she was a bit older. By maintaining eye contact and using a soothing tone she can sort of put her target into a trance to make them more susceptible to doing what she wants them to. She has to be keeping solid eye contact and can't be overly emotional to pull this off. Mental blocks or a strong will can allow someone resist this ability, especially if she's no longer maintaining contact with them. Naturals: Minor Healing Factor, Poison Immunity, Enhanced Flexibility, Magic Tasting
backstory
As the second child to an old, wealthy family, expectations have always been high for Lexie. Since she was too young to remember, she and her two brothers James and Tadashi were shaped into the next generation of Abbot scouts for the TRS. Years of tradition had carved out a deep path no member of the family would dare wander from. Lexie never saw this as a burden to carry, but rather a fact of life. She’d grow up to be the perfect scout and at some point she’d marry a man of her parents’ choosing. That’s just the way it was, and she was fine with it.
Even when she was a child, her life was mapped out for her. Her father had made sure their education was unbeatable, putting them through public school and private lessons provided by a never ending stream of personal tutors. The three children would be shaped into intelligent people and Lexie always strived to beat the expectations already placed on her, not because she cared what her parents wanted but because she wanted to be the best. When she wasn’t in some sort of lesson she often spent her time studying and didn’t have the time or reason for friends. She still cared deeply about her family, but studying always came before having fun.
Their father carefully introduced them to games and exercises to boost the stamina they’d need for their future careers. Lexie always seemed to struggle more on the physical side of things, but she only saw that as a reason to try harder. She wanted to impress her parents and she couldn’t do that if she was falling behind. She began pushing herself harder and harder, even if it left her sore and exhausted the next day. Unless she seriously strained or injured herself, she’d cover any pain with the cheerful attitude she faced everyone with.
When she was 11, the future she’d always known was actually set in place. She’d known her parents had been looking for a suitable match for her since she was practically a baby. Her brothers had already been matched up, but it didn’t seem real until she was introduced to Adrian Valentine, her husband to be.
Adrian wasn’t actually that bad. He was a smart kid, just as committed to his future as she was. She didn’t mind spending time with him, but she couldn’t equate him to the prince in her fairy tale. She knew those stories were fantasies and the odds of her finding someone that swept her off her feet and gave her butterflies were very low, but some small bit of hope had persisted until she saw him, her future, standing in front of her. She was too young to accept it. She made it a point to avoid Adrian in the coming years, finding excuses to avoid anywhere she knew she’d see him.
When she was 16, a new kid transferred into her class. Gabriel Palmer. She didn’t pay him much attention at first, but it didn’t take long for him to notice her. She knew better than to get involved, but he flirted relentlessly and she didn’t know how to handle the situation. For a while she denied any feelings she had toward him, but when he came forward and asked her out she said yes. He’d gotten to know her enough by then to know about her engagement, but he didn’t seem to mind. She still made efforts to keep the relationship a secret.
Lexie liked Gabriel, but she knew how stupid it had been to fall for him. For a long time she struggled between her emotions and what she knew was right. A year after they started dating, it all came to an end. Gabriel’s mom’s job forced him to attend another school and, though it was only a few hours away, it felt like oceans separated them.
She still remembers his blue eyes turning back to catch one last look at her and the lopsided smile on his face as he said the three words that would haunt her dreams for years to come: “Wait for me.” But she knew she couldn’t. She’d known from the beginning that their relationship wouldn’t be able to go anywhere, and now it was time to face that reality. She was engaged and breaking that engagement would be unacceptable to her, even if she thought her parents would allow it. It broke her heart, but she had no choice but to end things there.
It was around this time that Lexie realized she didn’t really know her betrothed. When they’d been introduced, their engagement had been set for years in the future. Now it was only a few months and all she knew about him was what she’d learned through the guarded conversations they’d had in the past. The thought of marrying a stranger made her nauseous.
A few months after Gabriel left, Lexie had gotten her emotions under control and went to have a real talk with Adrian. He was sweet, but he seemed as reluctant about their engagement as she was. That didn’t really change things in Lexie’s mind, but he suggested putting off their engagement until they could get to know each other better.
She didn’t like lying about the real reason to her parents, but she told them they both wanted to focus on advancing in work before she had to deal with being married. And that’s what she did. He works in the same unit as her so they spend time together and are getting to know each other better, but her main focus has still been proving herself to be an amazing scout.
misc
Likes: Work, A Good Book, Coffee, Routines Dislikes: Jerks, Lazy people, Ice cream (or any other cold food), Disorder Goals and Dreams: Lexie doesn't really have a long term goal, she just wants to do her best at whatever she's doing at the moment. Greatest Fears: Lexie fears loosing someone she cares about because she wasn't strong enough to be there for them.
roleplayer info
☆ NAME Leesee
☆ RP EXPERIENCE about 5 years
☆ TIMEZONE Central European Time
☆ GENDER Female
☆ AGE Teen-aged
☆ OTHER CHARACTERS N/A
☆ FACE CLAIM league of legends, battle academia Lux
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The skin is created by Wolf of Adoxography and Gangnam Style. The thread and conversation remodels are by Kagney. The Strange Reality board list, Heal My Soul info center, I Remember Now mini profile and Electric Requiem profile remodel is made by Pharoah Leap. The Who's That Member member list remodel was made by Tictactoe. The Cbox.ws Shoutbox remodel was made by Trinity Blair. All templates used for claims, information sheets, applications, etc are credited to their owners; credits for these can be found in the threads the templates are use on. Images that are used on The Duality of Man are credited to their owners, however, they have been edited by Zac with a few being edited by Chibi Magician. The plot, rules and various other information pieces for The Duality of Man are written by Chibi Magician with the assistence of her co-admins, Finnegan and Dremulf, alongside other unlisted people who were kind enough to give their input. The TRS, AP and face claim were all created by Fleur for specifically the use of TDOM. All plugins used on The Duality of Man are credited to their owners. The templates my members use are credited to their maker, if you find a template that belongs to you, but is uncredited, please speak to Chibi Magician or the member themself. Characters created on The Duality of Man are credited to their owners and should not be used elsewhere without the creator's permission.
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