“i wonder what’s going on … i can’t really understand what’s on their signs.” she stops whispering to herself with pursed lips, reaching into her bag for the phone she is altogether too dependent on while in this foreign place.
the shouting , the passionate voice of reason for change , the pushing and shoving leaves not a scowl but a smile in one’s eyes and he clings onto the moment as long as possible , basking in the sound of approaching revolution . he , however , did not expect the moment to end so quickly with misstep . naturally , hands tug onto the nearest mainstay : the unsuspecting tourist - and as a consequence , he’s lying on the cold brick street , head tucked between her legs , ❛ oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god i am so sorry ! ❜ hands move quickly to cover his eyes , and the man ( all dignity lost ) rolls sideway to the little space he has .
❝ one step forward followed by two steps backwards. ❞ he speaks as if it is a statement coated in cement : and then, a laugh, empty. ❝ this is a drunk country. ❞
❛ “ this is a drunk country ” - you’re right . ❜ he repeats & repeats , words stressed differently with each reiteration just as though a new meaning would be discovered . ❛ a drunk country . just as i am . i think this calls for another shot – interested ? ❜
“ no, you have no idea what this means to me. you’re a damn hero, mr. beom. “ he’s genuine. superheroes can’t punch their way out of bad executive orders; lawyers like atticus beom have let immigrants stay. ( steve remembers the poem on the base of the statue of liberty, a remnant from school: ‘ give me your tired, your poor, / your huddled masses yearning to breathe FREE ‘ and wonders how many are breathing free because of the man before him. ) “ you saved the day, and i wanted to thank you myself. “
❛ you are killing me , captain ! ❜ subdued chuckles escape in staccato as sides of his complexion brightens rose . he dares not look the captain in the eyes , his presence is enough to make his heart beat faster , louder - consume his bones and whole . ❛ you know , i used to collect your cards when i was a kid . i’d make you sign them if i still had them with me but fortunately for you - and unfortunately for me - my mum threw them out . ❜
❛ well , you do you … right ? i just don’t think it’s in my place to ask , really . ❜
full name : atticus benjamin beom other names : beom geon yul title : esq, mr. age : 35 gender : cis male sexuality : asexual origin : california current location : new york nationality : american ethnicity : korean spoken languages : english and korean religion : roman catholic height : 5′6″ body type : dad bod eyes : dark brown tattoos : none piercings : none scars : none educational background : law school and watching to kill a mockingbird around 50 times social media : official facebook & twitter page run by his secretary smoking : only when stressed drinking : avoids like the plague drugs : he’s too pure and it’s too expensive athletics : abs protected by fat bc they’re precious hobbies : likes to fold origami with flyers virgin : no favorite drink : will not admit but likes the medicinal taste of root beer favorite food : sashimi and anything with noodles favorite music : r&b, jazz, blues clothing style : will wear practically anything that will fit. underwear type : boxers
“ if i introduce you to my boyfriend , you have to promise to act like a NORMAL human being. no trying to question him or anything. he’s really sweet , i promise. “
❛ a boyfriend ? ❜ soft complexion unveils a smile little by little as a hand settles on her head , ❛ whoah , since when did my little eden become a lady ? ❜
a deleted excerpt from his biography.
here’s his personality : passionate & caring for others , but taciturn when it comes to his own emotions ; although he is consumed / affected by others’ mind and soul , he can barely understand his own , let alone have the courage to express it - he was told only to suppress . it’s mostly his upbringing that attributed to this disposition . he was the youngest child , and the only natural born us citizen in the family which meant that he was reminded of how lucky he was on a daily basis ( no need to worry about money - the pampered little brother . ) and while never directly told , it was put in mind fairly often that he shouldn’t complain about anything as he never had to go through what his parents and siblings went through – and that everything they did was for him to live a comfortable life . so it never mattered to him of how he felt since he’s the lucky one , only those around him mattered - those who stayed with him / stayed for him , those who only gave , gave , gave and never took . as it seemed like he had to live in gratitude of his parents ( always smiling , never a frown nor a complain ) , the circumstance led to subduing his emotions and , later in his life , stress .
NEW MESSAGE!
TO:atticusbbeom@beomandyoung.com CC: BCC:
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DISCLAIMER !
This is a role-play blog for an original character that was inspired by many real life events and an upbringing of a politician. It is not a race bent Atticus Finch from TKAM.
1. THE BASICS !
1.1 // This is an INDEPENDENT, SELECTIVE roleplay account with original content for an original character.
1.2 // I will be writing with MUTUALS ONLY for my own wellbeing. Please be understanding of this rule. However, it may change later in the future.
1.3 // The blog is OC-FRIENDLY and won't be tolerating bullying / guilt tripping / anon hate.
1.4 // I do have a list of exclusives! If you'd like to be my main or an exclusive, please senf me a messagei do have a list of exclusives ! if you’d like to be my main or an exclusive , please send me a message.
2. THREADS !
2.1 // TIME : I am a full-time university student so my activity will be spotty most times. Although I will try to reply to threads in a timely manner, please be patient with me.
2.2 // LENGTH : I will try to match your length so I ask you to do the same! I am comfortable with one-liners to multi-paras.
2.3 // FORMATTING : I use small font with 80x80 icons. Nonetheless, if you prefer otherwise, please message me and I can modify my replies to your preference.
2.4 // MEMES : You have my utmost permission to turn memes to threads, wholly!
2.5 // Most interactions will be heavily plotted with all actions influencing and connecting other threads to certain point for the character.
3. CONTENT !
3.1 // SHIPPING : All shipping willbe thoroughly plotted with consent from the partners & chemistry is a must! 3.2 // THEMES : I am of age, but I won't be writing smut on this blog. I, also, will not be writing themes regarding rape / paedophilia / sexual assaults / non con / slavery.
3.3 // EDITS : All icons and edits posted on this blog is made by me unless stated otherwise. The psd is from @bloodythirsts and the animated artworks are from a webtoon that can be found here!
4. BEHIND THE SCENES !
4.1 // Hi! My penname is Jo and I am a Korean living abroad (so my timezone will be a mess). I have a discord so you can find me there. Currently, my timezone is KST.
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CHAPTER 1.
DATE 1981 - 1998 LOC KOREATOWN, LA OCC STUDENT FC UNDECIDED
CHAPTER 2.
DATE 1998 - 2005 LOC PHILADELPHIA, PA
CAMBRIDGE, MA OCC LAW STUDENT FC JO SEUNG WOO
CHAPTER 3.
DATE 2005 - 2018 LOC NEW YORK, NY OCC LAWYER FC JO SEUNG WOO
CHAPTER 4.
DATE 2019+ LOC WASHINGTON DC OCC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FC JO SEUNG WOO
KIM SANG JOONG
it’s only fair that i should be the one
to chase you across ten, twenty-five,
a hundred lifetimes until i find the one
where you’ll return to me.
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ROYAL AU
NAME YI GEON
BEOM GEONYUL DATE 2017 SETTING SOUTH KOREA OCC CROWN PRINCE FC JO SEUNG WOO
You are a dutiful emperor, a benevolent scholar, an unfortunate royal. They say you take after the father you never saw and the grandfather you’ve sworn never to become. READ MORE !
CHICAGO TYPEWRITER AU
NAME LEE GEON (1944)
BEOM GEONYUL (2017) DATE 1944 & 2017 SETTING SOUTH KOREA & USA OCC REPORTER (1944) & LAWYER (2017) FANDOMS MARVEL, DC, GOBLIN, ETC. FC GO KYUNG PYO & JO SEUNG WOO
In the past, you lived an incomplete life... and so you're granted another. How curious that you've chosen to live a similar life, and to fall in love with your country again. READ MORE !
HISTORY
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chapter i / early life
↳ a. (1950) KOREA.
His parents met during the Korean War where they were both refugees from the city of Hungnam, now currently in North Korea. They would always tell him the story of the US soldier that gave them a candy as a Christmas gift during the time of great despair. They often spoke about the little act of kindness and the gentle whisper of the story lulled the boy to sleep, where he would meet the heroes in his dream.
↳ b. (1981-1998) KOREATOWN, LA.
He is born three months later, on 9 November 1981, after the family’s immigration to the United States. It’s a Monday, Hall & Oates’ Private Eyes is playing on the radio, and the Beom family welcomes their youngest child to the world. He is named after Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird ( that his mother has been reading to learn English ) in hopes that the boy would, too, grow up like the attorney –– intelligent, kind, and moral.
He spends the majority of his childhood with his nose stuck in books. His parents would apologise for their absence due to late night shifts, but he doesn’t mind as long as he has his books. It isn’t until seventh grade that he gets his hand on To Kill a Mockingbird ( half furious at the ending ) – and by god he will change the world.
chapter ii / university
↳ a. (1998-2002) PHILADELPHIA, PA.
He receives a full scholarship to University of Pennsylvania in order to study History. His day mostly consists of listening to the news and brooding in anger from the injustice in the world like most other college students. No matter his workload, he never forgets to call his parents every night either ; there are only three times where he does forget –– but not on purpose: 1. the night of the first civil rights protest he attends where he is knocked in the head from police brutality. He wakes up the next day at a hospital ( the clinking of metal equipments , hush-hush of nurses and guardian ) ; 2. the morning of his arrest by the police for organising a student rally which he is released the very next day due to lack of evidence ; 3. the last day of his undergrad and, of course, he gets punched in the face.
↳ b. (2002-2005) CAMBRIDGE, MA.
In his last year, he decides he wants to be a lawyer. With decent GPA and LSAT, getting into law school isn’t a hassle –– the interview is. He’s viewed as a charity case to most of the interviewers, only interested in grabbing him to fill up their multicultural quota. He doesn’t complain at their treatment, but he remembers their names. Three years pass like a breeze, he feels ready.
chapter iii / human rights lawyer
↳ a. (2005-2018) NEW YORK CITY, NY.
After becoming a lawyer, he partners with Basil Young, a young man who shares similar beliefs as Atticus. Along with Young, he takes cases involving human rights and civil rights issues defending labor rights activists, students persecuted for protests, immigrants wrongfully detained at airports, and giving free advice to those in need.
↳ b. (2018) NEW YORK CITY, NY.
Could it be the stress from the fast-paced life style he had put on himself? Especially after the death of Young, his trusted friend, he begins to experience visions... not quite of himself; sometimes he's donning an old-fashioned suit finished with huge lapels, and a paisley tie ... or sometimes he's in a traditional hanbok, surrounded by bureaucrats in red and navy as his father sits on the throne. at first he dismisses them as part of his unexpected and surprisingly active imaginations -- but as he experiences the dream more frequently, the more he becomes engulfed with the characters as if he's lived the lives before...
↳ (ATTICUS : man of attica // a man of stylish taste, sound intellect and financial acumen ; finch // a wise, learned and humane man with articulation and respect for the law ; latin // classic or elegant ) ↳ (BENJAMIN : franklin // an american statesman, inventor, scientist, and philosopher ; family // the youngest son - especially when he is much younger than his brothers ; son // of the south, of the right hand, of sorrow )
KOREAN NAME 범건율 (Beom Geon-Yul)
↳ ( 범건율 // 范建律 : 建 ––to rise/build/find , 律 –– law ; to rise harmoniously, beautifully and equitably )
NICKNAMES
Assicus; Ben; Benji; A bum; Geon-Yuli (건율리), Yuli (율리)
BASICS
AGE 35 NATIONALITY American BIRTHDAY 9 November, 1981 HOMETOWN Koreatown, LA RESIDENCE New York City, NY LANGUAGES English and Korean POLITICAL ALIGNMENT Democrat RELIGION Roman Catholic SEXUALITY Biromantic asexual OCCUPATION
Student (formerly);
Human-rights lawyer;
ALMA MATERS
University of Pennsylvania (BA)
Harvard Law (JD)
FAMILY
PERSONALITY.
The crusading attorney, he will return time and time again : always an air of tranquility around him / a man of passion, yet a ghost in social situations / his silence speaks louder than their words / eyes of an observer, trained to see through facades / outer shell rarely irate, fury brews inside / emotions seeps through, unknowingly, eventually / a labelled perfectionist - the introverted, stubborn, empathetic lawyer
INFJ / The Advocate :
INFJs are gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive individuals. Artistic and creative, they live in a world of hidden meanings and possibilities. They place great importance on having things orderly and systematic in their outer world an put a lot of energy into identifying the best system for getting things done, and constantly define and re-define the priorities in their lives. They know things intuitively, without being able to pinpoint why, and without detailed knowledge of the subject at hand. they are usually right, and they usually know it. Consequently, INFJs put a tremendous amount of faith into their instincts and intuitions.
ZODIAC 1981 / Rooster HOROSCOPE 9 November / Scorpio RULER Pluto ELEMENT Water TEMPERMENT Phlegmatic
APPEARANCE.
FACE CLAIMS
main: jo seungwoo
alt.: go kyung pyo
EYES
Monolid observers, dark brown in colour. Diplomatic, welcoming, comforting – his stares are like sunshine, and glares – thunderous.
HAIR
Dark brown curls, with the core tuft grey from stress (which is dyed every now and then.) Hair combed neatly & amateurish, and gelled before putting in view.
DRESS CODE
Worn out suits that weathered countless years of service from his time as a frugal law student to a lawyer of people - the unsaturated colours tell his story, combined with faded brown oxfords with permanent crease.
Q. WHO IS ATTICUS BEOM ?
A. "For one, I'm not a do-gooder. It embarrassed me to be classified as a humanitarian. I simply take part in activities that I believe in!
MR. BEOM, ATTICUS !
35. KOREAN-AMERICAN. HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER TURNED POLITICAN !
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FACE CLAIMS