MARCH UPDATE

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

CUT ONE'S LOSSES

POSTED ON May 4, 2023 1:40:07 GMT

Taking with DAMIEN RUSSO.

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 20:43:11 GMT

DAMIEN RUSSO likes this

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

Damien's admission signaled his unfolding. Frank pressed another kiss against Damien's mouth, one with more passion and need.[break][break]

"I missed you, too," he murmured before drawing away, lowering his hands from Damien's face to grasp the other man's hands. "Come here. Let's both forget."[break][break]

Frank led Damien to the bed, but instead of sitting down on it, he pulled Damien close once more. His fingers tugged firmly on the leather collar around the younger man's neck.[break][break]

"You know what I want, amorino," Frank said, fixing Damien with an expectant stare. "Maybe we can't go back to before, but we can pick up where we left off. You'll do that for me, won't you?"

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

[googlefont=Poppins]
[newclass=.frank1]--accent:#E7E7E7;[/newclass]
[newclass=.frank1]font:13px Roboto;letter-spacing:.2px;line-height:15px;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 b"]color:var(--accent);[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 i"]color:var(--accent);[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 u"]text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-color:var(--accent);[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 a"]color:var(--accent);font:12px Roboto;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 h1"]font:bold 15px Poppins;color:var(--accent);letter-spacing:.1px[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 h2"]font:bold 14px Poppins;color:var(--accent);letter-spacing:.1px[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 .tag a"]font:bold 15px Poppins;letter-spacing:.1px;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 .pkmn img"]margin:-10px -7px 0px -7px;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 .credit"]font:10px Poppins!important;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 .credit a"]font:10px Poppins!important;[/newclass]

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 17:43:18 GMT

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

Frank watched without judgment as Damien expressed his rage, letting the other man beat his fists against his chest without a word. And then, when Damien's body finally sagged under the weight of the past three years, Frank stepped closer and pressed their foreheads together.[break][break]

"It's okay," he murmured. "I'm not going to ask why or what they've made you do. I know you had to do it."[break][break]

Tenderly, he kissed Damien's lips, a featherlight touch that left a smear of his own blood on the pale skin.[break][break]

"How do you want me to help you, Damien? I'm here now."

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 16:52:54 GMT

DAMIEN RUSSO likes this

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

Frank jerked his head back at the pain from Damien's bite, a thrill running through him as his body remembered all these little things that Damien had made him feel before.[break][break]

But the other man's resistance was holding. Inwardly, Frank sighed. He had hoped that things would go back to the way things were as if the past three years hadn't happened, but Damien was being stubborn about it.[break][break]

So Frank released his friend and cupped his face with both hands. A thumb rough from prison rubbed against Damien's cheekbone. And in a low, soft voice, Frank said, "Tell me."

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 15:15:24 GMT

DAMIEN RUSSO likes this

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

Frank braced himself, resisting Damien's push, though inwardly, he was a little alarmed by how strongly the other man refused. But that was their game: Damien would hiss and scratch like a beautiful Persian that Frank had to entice and subdue.[break][break]

With his free hand, he yanked down the collar of Damien's turtleneck, revealing the leather collar that hugged his throat. In jail, Frank had often fantasized about how nicely it bobbed up and down whenever Damien swallowed.[break][break]

He wanted more than anything to see it again in person.[break][break]

Digging his fingers around the leather, Frank pulled Damien toward him by the collar. "You wouldn't be wearing this if you didn't want it again," the silver-haired man remarked, before dipping his head to kiss Damien fully on the lips.

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 14:26:32 GMT

DAMIEN RUSSO likes this

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

When Frank walked through the front doors of the hotel, his previous smile had returned. When he spoke to the receptionist to check in, his voice was warm and friendly, lacking any hint of threats or wickedness.[break][break]

But when he closed the door of his hotel room and the auto-lock engaged, a tension radiated off his body in waves. His heartbeat raced with giddy anticipation, though he tried his best to remain calm and unhurried.[break][break]

He put his suitcase on the luggage rack and his laptop bag on the table. A quick check of the queen-sized bed and bathroom confirmed the room was clean and tidy. Overall, he was satisfied.[break][break]

But not as satisfied as he will be by the end of the night.[break][break]

Frank turned to Damien, who had entered the room with him. Stepping up to the other man, he reached out and stroked Damien's hair with loving gentleness.[break][break]

"You kept your hair long," Frank murmured fondly. "I'm really glad. I always liked your hair long."[break][break]

Then he curled his fingers, pulling Damien's hair into his fist.[break][break]

"Get on your knees for me, amorino."

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 13:26:09 GMT

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

Frank leaned toward Damien, close enough to smell the other man's musk. A familiar scent, it filled Frank with such a longing that he could feel his skin grow hot from the want.[break][break]

When he spoke, his voice was low and terrible.[break][break]

"Not here. And I'm not going to force you. But you're going to go with me up to my hotel room, just for a little while. I'll make sure you get to work on time, I promise."[break][break]

Frank let go with both hands. The smile ever-present on his face, he gathered his luggage and turned toward the hotel.[break][break]

"Now, are you coming?" he asked, though he required no answer.

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 12:58:29 GMT

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

When Damien stepped out of the taxi, Frank did too, pulling his luggage out of the popped trunk. "A couple of hours? That's plenty of time to have a little chat. Come on, Damien."[break][break]

The taxi drove off.[break][break]

Frank crossed the space between himself and the other man. His hand closed tightly around Damien's wrist, the grip unyielding. The breezy smile had shifted on his face, taking on a sinister edge.[break][break]

In the shadow of the hotel, Frank's other hand yanked down the high collar of Damien's turtleneck sweater. What he saw beneath turned his smile into a grin.[break][break]

"You can't fool me, Damien. The tough attitude is cute, but I know you're still mine."

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 12:30:03 GMT

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

"Oh, which bar? I'll drop by sometime. I could always use a good drink or two." Frank had been sober during his three years of incarceration, even though there had been ways to sneak liquor and drugs. He'd wanted a clean record, though. Anything to be free again.[break][break]

To the taxi driver, Frank appeared oblivious to Damien's mood, chatting away in an amiable fashion. But the silver-haired man knew his friend well. Damien had always been surly and resistant, yet he'd always eventually capitulated to Frank's demands.[break][break]

He'd picked Frank up from the airport, after all. There was hope yet.[break][break]

The taxi pulled up to the hotel, which was less luxurious than Frank would have liked, but it still boasted a three-star rating. He paid the driver, but before getting out, he turned to Damien again.[break][break]

"Stay with me for a couple of hours so we can catch up. It'll be my treat." He smiled and raised his eyebrows in a way that said 'pretty please' — a look that many found difficult to resist.

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

PUTTING ON A FRONT

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 0:53:12 GMT

Taking with DAMIEN RUSSO.

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 3, 2023 0:48:33 GMT

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

When Damien didn't hug Frank back, when he pushed him away instead, when he didn't greet him back or smile or anything, Frank's smile faltered. Blinking away the tears, he watched Damien's retreating back for just a moment before walking after him.[break][break]

By the time Frank had caught up with Damien at the waiting taxi, the silver-haired man's eyes were clear and the smile was back on his face.[break][break]

"It's nice to see you too, man," Frank teased, lifting the trunk of the taxi and putting his luggage inside. "C'mon, three years and you won't even say hi back?"[break][break]

But his tone was casual, dismissive, as if Damien's attitude was nothing new, a biteless bark. Frank climbed into a back seat and, after greeting the driver warmly, gave him the name and address of a hotel. Once Damien had joined them, the car peeled away from the airport and sped down the highway toward Slateport proper.[break][break]

"I booked a hotel for a few nights while I get myself oriented here, but afterward, I'm heading up to Rustboro," Frank explained to his friend. "I'm starting a company — my own company. It'll be small at first, but that's fine. It's a new start."[break][break]

The skyline of the city emerged into view, but he couldn't tear his eyes away from Damien.[break][break]

"What about you? Gonna tell me what work you've been up to?"

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

Budapest Gambit [M]

POSTED ON May 2, 2023 23:59:38 GMT

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

[attr="class","text"]

Malcolm's question was not uncommon, yet Frank knew it was not merely idle curiosity. His answer would have to curry more of his client's favor, but not in a way that was obvious or sycophantic.[break][break]

So Frank took another sip of coffee first, as if the question merely had been idle curiosity.[break][break]

"On a personal level? I've always admired the policies of Devon Corp and your siblings' sensibilities. I'm not sure the new management is what it needs in this difficult, economic time."[break][break]

The new management being Silph Co., of course. The rivalry between Silph and Stone was well known, even — or especially — in the financial sector. For one to fall on its knees before the other spoke tremendously of FERNANDO SILPH's capabilities.[break][break]

But Frank broke out into a smile. "Thankfully, it's unlikely that RotomTV will face the same fate."

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]Malcolm Stone

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Employment Act I

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

[googlefont=Poppins]
[newclass=.frank1]--accent:#E7E7E7;[/newclass]
[newclass=.frank1]font:12px Roboto;letter-spacing:.25px;line-height:15px;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 b"]color:var(--accent);[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 i"]color:var(--accent);[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 u"]text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-color:var(--accent);[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 a"]color:var(--accent);font:12px Roboto;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 h1"]font:bold 15px Poppins;color:var(--accent);letter-spacing:.1px[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 h2"]font:bold 14px Poppins;color:var(--accent);letter-spacing:.1px[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 .text b"]font:bold 12px Poppins;letter-spacing:.1px;line-height:15px;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 .tag a"]font:bold 15px Poppins;letter-spacing:.1px;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 .pkmn img"]margin:-10px -7px 0px -7px;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 .credit"]font:10px Poppins!important;[/newclass]
[newclass=".frank1 .credit a"]font:10px Poppins!important;[/newclass]

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

POSTED ON May 2, 2023 23:45:40 GMT

Elisabeth Fiorelli likes this

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

Frank stepped through the doors, carrying a laptop bag over one shoulder and pulling a large suitcase behind him. Looking like he'd slept for several hours on his flight, he wore a slightly rumpled sweater and a comfortable pair of jeans. His mop of silver hair was freshly tousled, lending him a rakish charm despite the rest of his outfit.[break][break]

It took him only a few moments of glancing around the crowded airport before he spotted a familiar face — the only one among a sea of strangers. Bold as can be, he walked straight up to DAMIEN RUSSO with a beaming smile.[break][break]

"Hey." Frank's voice came out softer than he'd expected, his chest pooling with a tumult of emotions. But all the bitterness, apprehension, sullenness, and anxiety that may have reared their heads were drowned out by a devastating tide of joy.[break][break]

Frank reached out both arms and went for a hug, tears pricking his eyes.

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[break]

NOTES

⬥ Mission: Putting on a Front (May 2023)[break]
⬥ Outfit

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank

parole

POSTED ON May 2, 2023 17:00:49 GMT

shiv, jayden cross, and 2 more like this

[nospaces]

[attr="class","frank1"]

If Frank heard the venom in Damien's voice, he didn't react to it. He merely smiled, because he would do exactly as Damien expected: whatever he damn well pleased.[break][break]

"Great. Listen, I'm gonna go, but I'll text you when I get details about my flight. Can you meet me at the airport in Slateport?"[break][break]

He didn't wait for a response in the affirmative.[break][break]

"It's going to be like old times, you know? I can't wait to see you. Bye!"[break][break]

And with that, he hung up.

[attr="class","ooc"]

[attr="class","tag"]DAMIEN RUSSO

[attr="class","pkmn"]

[attr="class","credit"]

MADE BY GUNSMILE

close tab

played by

gunsmile

Francis

he / him

September 19

Black City, Unova

bisexual

financial consultant

civilian

5'11" / 180 cm height

Act as if you’re a wealthy man, rich already, and you will become rich.

awards

313 posts

DOLLARS

part of

TAG WITH @frank