Standing with a cold expression, Arms crossed just listening. He smells of alcohol, after another day of drinking. His clothes have been repaired many times, being patched and sewn back together. With a satchel over his shoulders carrying all that he may need
NAME Richard Johnson ALIAS Alias NICKNAMES Dick, Rich CID #78013 GENDER Male AGE 29 DATE OF BIRTH 12/6/1993 PLACE OF BIRTH New York CURRENT LOCATION CIty 24 EDUCATION Don’t remember OCCUPATION VET T. EX-2
-PERSONALITY- “You okay over there?”
He can be quiet especially then in a crowd, but is always happy to tell the story about the time he almost got thrown off a roof, or then he got in trouble again. But if he sees someone hurt he always offers to help them
He can be blunt at times, speaking lightly of death and pain, and not afraid to call corpses idiots. But those that know him or speak with him alone, know that he can also offer both banter and a deep conversation about life.
-FAMILY- MOTHER: Veronica Johnson / Dead. FATHER: Geoff Johnson / Dead. SIBLINGS: Alex Johnson / Unknownbut they keep saying you will be punished for my actions.
-LIKES AND INTERESTS-
Helping others
Cheerful people
Drinking
Sitting on the roof watching the slums
Writing
-DISLIKES AND AVOIDANCES-
Glory Hounds
Being useless
Others worrying about me
Non-Compliance
-My mind-
The slums
“My home, the only place that I feel safe and useful”
People often ask me “why do you live in the slums, isn’t it dangerous” and I can only shrug, I am so used to the danger I feel safer there, the cops worry me more than headcrabs.
It is the only place someone like me can be useful, I have made too many mistakes to ever be a loyalist, but in the slums I can be someone. People call me a good person there, I wish I could agree with them but I feel as if I am just faking it.
I will do my all to keep the slums safe, even if both sides are looking to sacrifice it on the altar of war
The Doctor
“A slum doctor must also be a good teacher”
People think I do this because I am a good person, and maybe I do, but to me it is my way to not get detached from the suffering, so I don’t grow numb… but maybe that is already too late.
I was never trained to do these things, I just learned first on myself then on others, that fact sadly means I can only help some, and I find myself lacking at times, but luckily there are others that can save them.
The best thing about this work is always speaking with the patients, and helping them avoid coming back, if I took payment, repeat customers would be good, but I don’t so they are but a drain on resources. It feels good then It feels good then people listen to my advice and don’t make the same mistake… hopefully I can save others from becoming like me
Alcohol
“The only happiness they haven’t stolen from me is at the bottom of a bottle”
A habit that started from hanging out at slum bars, but only worsened, why did I attend workshifts? Beer, Why did I pick up my ration? Beer, I wonder what else I would do for a beer back then…
A constant companion even as others left me, it stuck by my side, even as all else betrayed me. Alcohol helps me keep calm, helps me not be scared then they look at me, and it helps me hide my true intentions. Life is easier when everyone thinks you are just another drunk idiot.
So why must everyone complain about it, they didn’t stop my drinking, so why must my friends. They tell me it is unhealthy, I scoff I will be dead before I need to worry about that. She told me she hates to see me like this, but this is the only way I could find happiness before.
Maybe they are right, maybe I no longer need to drink. I have found other forms of happiness. I already cut it back, but then things got worse, and I fled back to the comfort of the bottle. I wish I didn’t, I truly do. Maybe if I hadn’t grabbed the bottle that day, I wouldn’t have lost everything… for now the risk of drinking is too great, but I shall return my old friend, others may leave but you will stay true
Death
“If I die, I hope to die doing the right thing”
“I thought I waited for death to come, but now I have people to care for, I must live”
A constant companion always claiming those around me, but leaving me behind. I waited for it for so long that I stopped caring for the future, I only lived in the moment… It did make life easier.
But it never came, maybe it thought that I still had more pain to experience, or maybe it just hoped I would do it myself, but I refused to else they would win. My survival was a twisted form of defiance, but I have no idea who I was defying.
A man once asked me how I wanted to die, back then I just hoped to die in the streets, hit in crossfire, a simple death, no fear, no pain, no nothing. I just wanted to leave behind nothing, hoping not a tear was wept for my passing. How different I am now, it is funny, then I wanted to die. Death was content keeping its distance, but now that I have to survive, it seems to be lurking waiting for me to slip up. I cannot die, not yet I have to survive, people are depending on me.
But I know that I am always close to death, I have cheated death too many times, someday it will come, I just pray, for all the bad I have done, that when I leave my impact was a net positive.
We started out, fighting over our different views on the world, but then I was at my lowest you were there for me, and you continue to be there for me, And I will do my all to be there for you.
I am unsure what you see in me, but you accept me even knowing who I am, though you question my choices in life
I know that our story will end in tragedy but for now I will enjoy every bit of it.
I just hope that then I fall, I won't take you with me
I knew it would never be easy, but I had hoped it would be better then we got back to the city, but now we argue more than ever, maybe that is what a relationship with you will be like.
I hate that I have to give you such grief, I know that you worry about me, that my stubbornness causes you pain. But it has to be this way, and we both knew who we were then we signed up for this.
I will never leave your side, even if I also have my opinions about some of your actions, and I hope we shall have more pleasant conversations, let us accept that we will be dumb and foolish and just laugh
For the first time, I smile at the broadcast with you in them
You have made me so happy, the moments we share are dear to me, even then we argue I cannot stay mad at you, thank you for all you have done, and I do my all to improve myself, so you don't need to worry all the time.
Then you were attacked, I wanted to find and punish the fool, but it seems others were faster. I will never let them take you, even if I will make myself an enemy of rebels, I will keep you safe, I promise. You may not like my methods, but no one will ever hurt you and live.
You have gotten worse, I can feel it, you betray friends, and smile at the pain of others, I wish you would understand what I say, you can be a good loyalist without causing pain and suffering, I wish I could show you the effects of what you do, show you the wounds of those you condemn.
After my arrest, I was scared and found comfort in you. I don’t think you fully grasped my state, so I sought another comfort, but it only made things worse. I wish I had listened to you, but like always I didn’t. I am sorry I didn’t tell you about what I was about to do, but I don’t think even I knew what I was doing, but I wish I could have said a farewell or something. I am sorry you were send to that cell, I hope you did as I told you and let me fall alone, but I could see it in your eyes as you left, you didn’t see me on the other side, you saw a monster wearing my skin, I understand I didn’t get a chance to explain and now it is too late.
I hate that we are often so close, but are forced to avoid each other. It is the worst thing about my status, that I cannot speak with you, it almost makes me wish to return to my cell, at least there I didn't have to look at you.
I will survive this and when I do we can be together again... I just hope you will want to
Irene Dupont
I wondered what you saw in me, but in the end it does not matter. You found something I thought had died a long time ago, with you I can smile and laugh, and you brought a flame to a cold heart.
So why did you have to be arrested, you promised me it would all be alright, that I would not be punished for the smile I gave you, I don't know what I will do then you return, part of me wants to give you a hug, the other wants me to hide so you will be hurt because of me.
Vlada
I met you at the CMU, another victim of their brutality, you were worried about your job, and I wanted to help but had little to offer, but at least it all worked out.
Now I sit at the restaurant and relax, telling stories of past and present, you listen eagerly and maybe one day we shall sit somewhere else, and I will tell you my more juicy stories.
You were what I needed at the time, a new face that didn’t care for my armband… I hope you won’t be mad I consider you a replacement for someone else
You have made my parole not only tolerable but pleasant. I am happy we met and even if we both have made hard choices, I believe we are better for it. You are the reason I am still here.
It feels good to have someone that accepts me for who I am, flaws and all, who wants me to be my best self, without trying to force me to change. While I worry about you, and fear you will change, I know you have a good heart and I shouldn’t worry too much, you will not become her.
I hope things will calm down soon, so you can wear that jacket more, you look good in it… roach.
Perley
When I first met you, you were just another newcomer getting into trouble, and I mostly just helped you to get back at a friend but then I learned you better and learned you had a good heart and with a little guidance you could do great things.
Look at you now manager of a store, VET member and maybe one day you will join CMU, I am proud of you, I hope I can leave things in your hands
Your future is bright, don’t mess it up like I did
Casey Sanchez
“Ah my first loyalist friend, brings back such good memories, I mean what is there to complain about cheap gin and good antlion, all a man needs and… she was kind, I do miss her”
You were the first loyalist I ever really got along with, before you I saw loyalists as people just waiting to report me, but you showed me you were not all bad, and maybe my dream of joining your ranks could become reality. Sadly it was never meant to be.
From you I learned what actually went on behind the nexus walls, and sadly we both learned the price of its politics, I understand why you left even if it saddened me. I hope you found a better life in CIty 17 away from the enemy.
At the saloon I found a place of comfort, no matter if I was happy, sad or worried, I could always drop by and relax with a bottle of gin and an antlion dish.
I wish you all the best and maybe someday we shall meet again
Jon Monir
A old friend, we first really spoke at Casey, but became good friends, it is surprising that after all you have been through you still keep going.
I enjoy the chaos you bring, and your kindness for others
Elliana
You bring a fun energy to life, that I have been missing since I left the slums behind, always seeming to find trouble or rather yourself in weird situations. But not only are you fun, but you are kind and always there to either cheer me up or encourage me, even if we don’t walk the same path, I have a feeling we will be close.
I wish I met you a long time ago before everything, but even now I hope you will stick around, I would be sad to see you disappear. I hope you find good work, at least something better than making meat paste for an old man.
Eden
A old friend, though we speak little nowadays since you are always busy being pulled away by everyone, you seem like a good person and I want to help every way I can, however little that is.
I will never forget taking you to the clinic after it was burned down, I never forgave them for it, and my destiny was set that day. I want you to know, had no one else done it, I would have planted that bomb.
I wonder what you will do then there are no more injured people to help, but that seems like a far away dream.
I hope that one day we will speak more, just remind me not to go drinking with you, seeing those demons scared me little.
Cherry
“You seem so nice and cheerful. I want to cuddle up and tell you all my secrets, but I know that would kill me”
Cheerful and always encouraging me along, no wonder I grew to like you, even knowing what you do for work. I find myself drawn to you, even if I should stay as far away from you as possible, You will be the death of me.
I thought if I saw you working, then maybe I would see the real you, but it only left me even more confused. I wonder if you would smile and tell me I am doing the right thing as I walked to my execution, that is what I fear that it is all just a facade, that behind that smile is nothing. But when you entered the cell on that day, I never felt so much relief, I don’t think I would have survived with anyone else.
I trusted you, I pray it was not misplaced… time will tell if you are my savior, or the one to condemn me
Wyatt Callaway
I did not know I could have so much respect for someone I disagree with on almost all matters, but here we are, I am happy our last conversation ended on a high note, before you went and became busy
I should also thank you for allowing me to join the VET, though I do wonder if you just want to finally catch me, so you can put me away for good, but you should know that will never happen
Charlotte Eloise
You seem like a nice person, if only I didn’t keep messing it up
Everytime I feel like I did something good, I somehow have to go and screw it up. I hope you are willing to accept who I am, and give me time to learn, how to be a good friend and someday I will learn to knock
But we will have to work together now, as we help someone we both care for.
Tyriel
It is funny, how we have been so close and never run into each other or maybe we did but never thought anything of it, but now we are two dissidents, and both are happy? to be. It is weird, a punishment but we both feel better for it, finally safe without worry.
You seem to have taken to the city fast, working your shifts, applying for the CMU, finding friends and drinking all the soda you can get your hands on. I enjoy your company, it is always fun and cheerful and makes me happy to see you doing so well, now you just have to drag Amelie out of bed and get her to some workshifts
I look forward to seeing what the future holds for us, but I know you will be safe… I will be making sure of it
Cassandre
A transfer from 13, you didn’t know what the armband meant at first, but even then you found out, you weren’t pushed away by it and I am thankful for it, since you have shown to be a good friend.
While we speak less than I would prefer, since you have also become good friends with Elsa, and even consider yourself her bodyguard, a title I am thankful you bear, we meet at Vlada or on a bench and speak about life and future, you encourage me to write more guidebooks, and I am sure I will, you also encourage other things, that I am less sure I can do. What you whispered that day is still making a mess of my mind, but perhaps that is the goal
I hope we can speak more often, I look forward to every meeting we have.
Amelie
I feel lucky to have you as my roommate, and I am glad you didn’t recognize me at first, or you might have run away. It is always nice to have someone who doesn’t know me and my past, but still wants to talk about life or other things.
I can see why Uwe likes you, I enjoy being around you with all your small quirks. Even if we don’t always understand each other, we can still find some fun and sometimes deep conversations.
I look forward to what the future brings, and if you ever need any help just ask for “DIck Dick”
Zhao
How do you get all that energy, I always see you running around busy, and that is what I love about you.
You often come asking for help, in your own little special way, and Well I enjoy the food you give in return
I should spend more time at your restaurant, you do seem fun
Emiyo Marcum
I am not sure, if it is what you were or what you now are, that drew me to you. but I just hope I can be there if you need someone that only knew you after your fall. but for now you have your hands full with dealing with old friends and new enemies, so I will leave you to it.
Just remember to ask yourself "who do I want to be", even if you are forced to be something else
Asmode
Coworker and bartender, I only really interacted with then I had to, you were a loyalist doing your all to rise in the ranks, even if you always seemed to fail at it, but you seemed fine enough and I tolerated your presence.
And then you messed up in a way that mattered, and you became a dissident, because of your own mistake, you try and be all buddy buddy with me, and I tolerate it, even at times try and help along, but in the end I won’t let myself be dragged down by you, before if you had known about what I was doing, you would have sold me for a comfy seat, so don’t act like we are old friends because we are not
Edward Urey
You know then I heard what happened to you, I felt pity for you, what had you done to deserve such a beating.
But then I spoke to you, and I understood you are nothing but a prick, telling me not to help the slums, telling me to look after “my” people, like I am some sort of loyalist, helping my people would be beating you to death.
You think you are above everyone else, that you are better than us all, but you are nothing but a prideful prick and someday you will get what you deserve and no tears shall be shed for you
Next time you get a beating like that I will have my crowbar ready, god knows you deserve it
Lim Ping
You fucking cunt, you know what you did, you are lowest of scum and my only regret in this life was not seeing you die, but I hope that your end was agonizing
And so the story comes to a close, thank you everyone I met along the way, the road was long but it picked up near the end. I look forward to my next character, but I would lie if I didn't say I am sad to see Richard go, as I am sure many others are too.
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it's so over...