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hedonismeANTONY ABRAMS
Antony would prefer if you thought he was an ancient, mystical vampire. He certainly has the knowledge of the English Reformation to make you think he was there. Unfortunately, he’s less “wise old mythical creature” and more “history phd candidate who missed his thesis defense due to the bite”. No matter. Antony has moved on from his initial trauma to embrace the full extent of his abilities. Kind of. As long as he doesn’t have to work too hard at anything.
He’s first to the party and last to leave (as long as it’s before sunrise). At work? Well. Recruitment sounded like a great way to meet new people. The actual work part of it? He’s less keen on. He has eternity - he doesn’t want to spend it doing paperwork.
The other benefit of HR? First to know all the dirt. While history can sound like a noble study, to Antony it was all just gossip about people who were long dead. Now he gets access to all the gossip about the people around him - and he’s not shy about spreading it. Brings a real “how do you work in HR?” vibe to the workplace.
He’s first to the party and last to leave (as long as it’s before sunrise). At work? Well. Recruitment sounded like a great way to meet new people. The actual work part of it? He’s less keen on. He has eternity - he doesn’t want to spend it doing paperwork.
The other benefit of HR? First to know all the dirt. While history can sound like a noble study, to Antony it was all just gossip about people who were long dead. Now he gets access to all the gossip about the people around him - and he’s not shy about spreading it. Brings a real “how do you work in HR?” vibe to the workplace.
personality
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optimistic. creative. caring. resourceful.
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self-indulgent. confident. excessive. chatty.
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lazy. messy. vain. impulsive.
appearance
antony has the usual vampire fangs, and he smiles enough that they are noticeable.
abilities
background
- Antony came from a normal, working class background, which became significantly less normal when his mother won the lottery. It wasn't enough money to leave the neighbourhood, but Antony's teen years were a significant upgrade from his childhood.
- His parents were eager to give him and his brother every advantage that money could buy. Firstly, this meant good schools. Not having to rely on an unreliable scholarship meant Antony could focus on what was really important - sex, drugs and rock & roll.
- As graduation loomed, his parents (and everyone around him) started asking about What's Next. Observing what he could of the "real world," Antony decided that it was not for him. Instead he buckled down and retreated into the safety of graduate school. No need to learn what a KPI is.
- On the eve of his thesis defense, Antony went out for one (1!!) drink with a couple friends. Unfortunately, he had the uber driver from hell who took payment in the form of his blood. Appearing at his parents doorstep in the middle of the night, blood-soaked and battered, it wasn't clear what had transpired, but his parents were too afraid to ask. He would tell them when he was ready (he didn't.)
- Eventually, Antony cleaned himself up, moved back home, and made some semblance of a routine for himself. After ten years, some cracks in the facade are starting to show. Avoiding eating around the family has become natural. What can't be avoided is the (lack of) aging. After his niece asked too many questions about why Uncle Antony doesn't look old like daddy, he decided a change was in order. Not to mention, he has eternity to live. Might as well see the sights.
miscellaneous trivia
- his niece made him a directioner, ask him about the band at your own risk
- has a bit of a colin frissell going on in which he thinks his english accent will be a hit with the north americans, but instead he sounds like he’s an extra from TOWIE.
- has a bit of a colin frissell going on in which he thinks his english accent will be a hit with the north americans, but instead he sounds like he’s an extra from TOWIE.
