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Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 1578

I don't know if anyone even noticed I was gone, but I disappeared without telling anyone almost a month ago; I am now back, though. I just got so busy with other things that I could no longer visit regularly, and when I visited I wanted to catch up on everything, but couldn't, so I ended up giving up and just avoiding the place for a while; added to that, I was without internet for over a week, so I would have been gone for a while anyway.

I notice a fair amount has happened since I've gone, including some new faces arriving. Rather than post individually in everyone's threads, I'll say a welcome to all of the new members here; if they read this, that is. So, to all the new members since I disappeared: welcome to Bon Bon; I hope you enjoy your sojourn here, and may it be one of great length.

In other news, as of 18th October 2008, I am now 21 years old. I still don't even feel 18. Laughing

Also, my house is in the process of being sold, and I am in the process of buying a flat. I hope this doesn't hinder my visits here too much.

It feels good to be back, though I still haven't finished trawling through all of the recently updated threads. I think I've said enough now, so I'll let your eyes rest.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 3428

Glad to see you. (don't remember if we met before Embarassed

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Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 1578

It's always nice to be remembered. Razz

We have met before, Drof, but it was some time ago, so your lapse in memory is easily forgiven.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 3428

Glad to see you again then... apparently life is hard on a lot of people right now...

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

Welcome back.

I actually missed seeing your posts and was wondering where you went. Smile

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 1578

Well, at least someone missed me. Thanks for that, Symphony. I hope not to disappear for so long again.

Rank: Veteran Joined: 30 Jul 2008 Posts: 860

yeah that wasn't right..........dissapearing on a fellow tiger like that.......but your back and all well that ends well.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1462

We all disappear at one time or another on here, save for maybe Ashton and Xebulon. They seem to be pretty well set here.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 4668

Well, we are some of the biggest ones here. And everyone needs someone to remain constant so they can fall back on them.

Rank: Casual Joined: 01 Nov 2008 Posts: 22

a certain someone says hi also.

Rank: Senior Member Joined: 21 Oct 2008 Posts: 289

I do believe that we have met, but welcome back anyways.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 1578

I know I've already said it, but it is good to be back. I'm trying to work on my fursona a little more, but it's slow work for me, especially with a load of other things going on. I met a couple of artists last weekend, who I will likely ask to draw my fursona when I'm done, so then I can use those drawings to give Vanessa a better idea of him when it eventually comes round to my turn for an avatar. I also want to try my hand at drawing him, but again, time is an issue for me.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 1578

Yes, though I'm actually still undecided about the actual colour of the stripes. Originally, it was white stripes with silver between the white and black, except on the tail, where the stripes alternated between white and silver, with the tip of the tail being a perfect blend of the two (well, actually, in the very original version, he just had different shades of black as stripes, but never mind). However, I'm not certain how that would actually look, or how easy it would be to depict in an image.

I also haven't decided fully on the clothing issue, either. What colours (originally, I decided white and silver clothes, but I might add a bit of colour in), and also what actual clothes. My inspiration at the moment is Gambit, from the X-Men, though I think only the staff and the coat can be incorporated into a Victorian style.

So, if I do request a drawing from each of those above-mentioned artists, I will allow them to experiment a little with the colouring of his stripes and clothes, and the actual clothes he wears; then I will see what I think of them. If anyone here wishes to try and draw him, too, they can feel free. The things I definitely want included, no matter what, are that he has black fur with silver (or silver and white) stripes and blue eyes, wears a fedora hat and a trenchcoat (or similar), and carries a bo staff. His method of carrying it isn't fixed, either.

Also, I had kind of decided on his occupation (a street magician, or as I think someone called it for Victorian times, a professional magician), but I need to research that a bit more before I make a final decision. It does fit his roguish character.

One other thing that I don't think I've mentioned before is that, at one point, he did have a red heart tattooed on the back of his neck. I haven't decided whether or not to include this, but it won't matter anyway unless he's seen from the side or from behind.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 1578

Oh I do love obscure words. I was looking for anything about Victorian magicians (it seems there isn't much information about them on the internet, unless I'm just not looking hard enough), and I found a Victorian job title, legerdemainist, which basically means someone who uses sleight of hand (AKA prestidigitator). This is pretty much what I was after. It means I can do several things that require sleight of hand, including being a card shark. Perfect for what I had in mind for Tadelesh. Perhaps I should find a more legible title, though.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

I'm having a bit of a problem picturing your fursona. I keep thinking of him as a big muscular guy, probably because he's a tiger. But that doesn't really fit with my idea of his occupation.

I can't really remember if you've posted something about his height and build before.

Rank: Veteran Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Posts: 664

Tadelesh my friend! Good to see you back, I was beginnig to wonder what had happened to you. *salutes*

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 1578

I might have done, but I'm not sure I have. He's muscular, but lithe. Not a body-builder or a powerhouse, more like an athlete's physique. So I guess more like a cat's figure than a tiger's. Height is around 6 foot. I've never actually given an accurate height, but I'm 5'11", so I've always pictured him as about my height or maybe slightly taller.

Good to see you too, Feingo. I notice you were gone for a bit as well, in the middle of my hiatus. Glad you're better now. -mock salutes, his arm, wrist and hand totally in the wrong position-

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 1578

Actually, that is a pretty good way to think of him.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 42

Hello and welcome back! Glad to have ya among us again.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 1578

Thank you. I'm not sure we've met before, though, Doctor. Pleased to meet you.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 4122

Welcome back.

May the metal gods of war be with you.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 42

We have now my friend, a pleasure to meet you and glad to make your acquaintance.