Staramama died this morning at 6:30.
My mom came into my room at 8:30 to wake me up, and she told me. I remember hearing my mom's phone go off, but she wasn't home; it was my uncle calling to tell her that the nurses had gone in to give Staramama a bath, turned her, returned, and she wasn't breathing.
So now a long, painful but fruitful life is at an end.

Apolonia Jeraj Limoni
my staramama

I'll probably be home for the wake and funeral Wednesday to the end of the week. I'm going to help my mom bake some food. I'm going to be a pallbearer, too.


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~michiyo-fujiwara and I are celebrating five years.

We were both a part of theOtaku when it was still small and cool; she had a character named Cain [[she still does]] and we decided that her Cain and my Kain should party. From that, we started expanding to other subjects and characters of interest.
From that little art community, I moved here, as did she, and we kept in contact. We started little stories and roleplays and finally became something of penpals, sending letters, drawings, whatever we felt like~
So to remain friends with a kid from the time I was 13 to now, over the internet no less, is incredible. We've not had any major arguments, if memory serves, and that's even more incredible.
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I was tagged by =KittyKoma785.

Choose one of your own characters (OC).
Make them answer the following questions.
Then tag three people.
Feel free to add some questions of your own.

Character: Kain Leiter

1) What gender are you?

Quite obviously male, in spite of having longer hair and a gorgeous face. <3

2) What is your age?

Seventeen.

3) Do you want a hug?

-opens arms- If you’re offering…

4) Do you have any bad habits?

…I have a bad temper, but that’s not exactly a habit. [[He smokes.]]

5) What is your favourite food?

Churros, man; those things are delicious!

6) What is your favourite ice-cream flavour?

I actually don’t like ice cream all that much. When I do have it, I usually get something classic, like chocolate or vanilla.

7) Are you a virgin?

Come closer and ask me again. [[I wouldn’t advise that.]]

8) Have you killed anyone?

I value human life. [[Humans exclude rapists, child molesters, politicians, and scum bags of all sorts.]]

9) Do you hate anyone?

OH-hohohohohohoho….I want to say ‘yes’, but I know I’d get shot in the face. –smiles-

10) Do you have any secrets?

Seriously now, if I told you it wouldn’t be a secret. [[Of course he does. He’s only human.]]

11) What is your favourite season?

Baseball season. Or summer. I love it when it’s sunny and warm outside. Since I’m in the States now, it makes it feel more like home. [[He was born on the Canary Islands. They’re off the north-western coast of Africa.]]

12) Who is (are) your best friend(s)?

I have to choose? – pouts - Then I’d say Esti, Chris, Rina…though they’re more like family to me.

13) What are your hobbies?

I dance. –happy grin- I dance, I play with my dog, I bum around listening to music…-shrugs-

14) What is your favourite drink?

Alcoholic or non –innocence- -laughs- I’m kidding. I like flavoured water, the carbonated stuff. My favourite flavour would probably be pineapple. [[He drinks like a fish.]]

15) When is your birthday?

Aww, you gonna get me something?

16) What age did you die?

What the hell?

17) Are you nice or mean?

I think I’m pretty nice…fair, at least. I can be mean, but I prefer to not be. –stretches- Being mean takes up more energy.

18) Are you social or shy?

Oh, I am incredibly shy. –blushes- [[He’s really not. He’s open and friendly to the point of being obnoxious.]]

19) What do you think of your parents?

Pfft. My dad is a fucking moron. I love my mom, though. She’s a brilliant woman. [[She is. She’s completely devoted to her children without being naggy or overbearing.]]

20) What's your weakness?

Ah…cupcakes –nods…and porn. [[Jeff Dunham, eat your heart out. ]]

21) How long can you stay under water?

Without breathing? The longest I’ve been able to hold my breath has only been about eight minutes. Unfortunately, it’s not a world record. –exaggerated sobbing- [[AIDA’s world record is held by Tom Sietas at 9 minutes 8 seconds. Guiness’s record is held at 17 minutes and 4.4 seconds by David Baline.]]

22) What do you do on a regular day basis?

Let’s see. –sits back- I blink, breathe, speak, eat, drink, piss every now and then, walk around, dance…-continues- [[He does what most normal people do. That was a stupid question.]]

23) Do you love someone?

Oh, yes. I love my family and friends quite dearly. [[He’s a mama’s boy and more devoted than he acts.]]

24) When was the last time you wet yourself?

Why would I remember a thing like that? And even if I did, why would I admit it? [[He was pretty good at the toilet-training schtick. Once he was out of diapers he never had any accidents. He makes a point to avoid roller coasters, though.]]

25) What's your favourite band?

The Supremes, Temptations, Shakira…[[Anything he can dance to he loves, but those are some of his top bands.]]

26) Ever worn a dress?

-looks away- My sister and her friends used to like dressing me up like a girl…[[Stop mumbling, Kain.]]

27) Willingly?

Hell, no. – pauses - It was actually rather refreshing, though, if I remember correctly. [[Now that’s just weird, honey. He likes loose clothing, though, so it’s not very surprising.]]

28) What do you consider fun in the day-time?

Fun in the daytime? Sweet Jesus, that’s a long list. Swimming, dancing, basketball…although they’re even more fun at night.

29) At night?

I like to… play… with friends. We party and party hard. [[Hard drugs and harder bodies?]]

30) Ever kissed anyone?

I’d be lying like a rug if I denied that one. –chuckles-

31) ...Of the same gender?

-snorts- What’s with the pause? It’s not such a big deal. [[Meaning ‘yes’. He prefers men physically but women visually.]]

32) It's clear you're gay.

And it’s clear you’re a fuckwad, congratulations. –thumbs up-

33) What's you're favourite thing to touch?

-smiles- [[He’s not going to answer that question right now.]]

34) Anyone love you?

I’d like to think so.

35) What’s your favourite colour?

Indigo, that in-between purple-blue colour. I think that’s just so beautiful. [[As a creature of the night he sees a lot of sunsets and twilight.]]

36) When was the last time you cried?

When I was a kid. I got picked on quite a bit because I looked like my brother and he was smarter than so, we were compared and confused with one another, and it usually ended up with someone’s ass in the grass and me being carried home. [[His ass was in the grass most of the time. Things have since changed.]]

37) Do you have a pet(s)?

I have a Schipperk, a Mastiff, and a skunk. [[The Schipperke is quite attached to the Mastiff. The skunk likes to hang around the kitchen, and, yes, she is de-smelled.]]

38) What did you name your pet(s)?

Captain, Gladiator, and Aretha; Aretha’s named after Aretha Franklin, the singer. Gladiator’s named for his size and strength, and Captain’s named for the guy I got him from as a pup. [[Joe “Captain” Krone was a retired ship captain that was selling show puppies.]]

40) What are you?

-taken aback- Um…I’m…human? What are you?

41) What's your nickname?

My name’s short enough, what else could I be called? [[Man-shore. Jerk. Bitch…just some of the more noted names he’s been called. Completely affectionately, of course.]]

42) Do you consider yourself a happy or a down person?

I’m more happy than sad. [[He does have those days when he’s up and down faster than women with PMS.]]

43) If you were a superhero, you'd be...?

Super Gay! –jumps up and strikes dramatic pose- [[Super Gay?]]

44) Favourite movie?

The Shining. Jack Nicholson is one crazy mother, you know? [[He really is. But we love him for it.]]

45) What is your current occupation?

Student. –shows ID-

46) If you can choose what will it be? A close friend or trusting someone that you know but never seen?

A close friend, of course. –grins- I like to cuddle. [[He takes things literally sometimes. It usually gets him slapped.]]

47) There is a new song in the radio and you listen to it; what will you do?

Get up and dance. –holds up hand- Unless I’m driving! If I’m driving, then I’d stay in my seat but probably drive to the music.

48) If you use a weapon what is it?

Violence is bad. –rolls eyes- [[He knows how to use guns and he has a pocket knife or two on him.]]

49) Water, Fire, Wind, Earth: the special elements. Which one you like?

FIRE, BABY! –fist pumps air-

50) If you had a wish what would it be?

That my mom wasn’t so lonely. [[Her kids’re leaving for college, she’s not married and hasn’t dated in over eighteen years. The kids’re worried about her.]]

51) Who is your worst enemy?

Wasn’t this already asked? –looks back- [[Does he have any enemies? Yes. Who’s the worst? The one that won’t hesitate to shoot him in the face.]]

52) Do you enjoy your life?

Well, yea, yea….it’s pretty good. –shrugs- Not complaints, at least.

53) Your ideal moment with someone you love?

-dork face- [[Again, he’s not answering.]]

54) Have you ever touched yourself?

In the way you mean…yes. In the way you don’t mean…yes. [[He’s a perfectly healthy young man.]]

55) Have you ever had a banana inside you?

In the meaning of digesting it, yes, otherwise, no. –shakes head- [[That’s just nasty, guys, seriously. Why can’t fruit just be something you eat and that’s the end? ;A; ]]

56) Imagine the banana in your butt.

-whimpers- [[He doesn’t like that image. I don’t know if he’s going to eat banana anymore.]]

57) DOES IT FEEL GOOD?

-whines pitifully- [[God, now he’s getting really scared; not that I blame him.]]

58) Picture someone you love naked.

-sniffles-…-shudders- [[He can’t get that banana out of his mind…better in his mind than in his butt, though…]]

59) DOES IT GET YOU OFF?

-stands up- _{I wanna go home…} [[-comforts- Whoever came up with these should really see a doctor. They’re messed up.]]

60) Do you think you’re attractive?

I think I am attractive, yes. Not many men can be as handsome as me and still claim to be straight. [[“Claim” is the key word, ladies and gents.]]

61) Do you think I AM attractive?

WHO THE HELL ARE YOU, AND WHY WERE YOU CONCIEVED?!

62) Do you consider yourself a MASOCHIST?

I don’t even like shots at the doctor’s…-rubs bicep- [[I don’t either.]]


I'm not tagging anyone. Whoever wants to do this can. I suggest =chibitarded, ~michiyo-fujiwara, and ~Neverwinterphoenix take a hint, though. ;D
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_{I just like the colour.}

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This is a listing of the characters found in USSR.
Characters and stats will be added and/or edited as we go along.
They are alphabetized by last name. If you're ever looking for a certain character, hit CTRL+F, then type in the name you're looking for.
*** deceased



Main Characters:
Shadoe Lee Bassett
Sex: male
Age: 15
Birth date: September 24
Height: 5’2½”
Weight: 99 lbs.
Sexuality: heterosexual, but the boy-toy of his friends
Ethnicity: Italian-American
Personality: very friendly. He’s the one to ask for help with anything. He says what’s on his mind and avoids uncomfortable situations when possible. He's also a family man and loves talking about them.
Appearance: Dyed red hair, straightened but still untidy, grey-blue eyes, big smile.
Notes: He has an idiosyncrasy towards riding in an enclosed vehicle.

Alexis Irisa Kudrov
Sex: male
Age: 17
Birth date:
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 163 lbs.
Sexuality: heterosexual
Ethnicity: Russian
Personality: He’s generally reserved and quiet, but he has a grating, sarcastic sense of humour that purposely upsets people. He’s short-tempered and not afraid of a fight. He’s surprisingly good with his hands; he sculpts and does woodworking in his spare time, but he also enjoys physical sports.
Appearance: wavy dark brown hair; dark brown eyes; tattoos on his back, shoulders, arms, legs and feet.
Notes: He's colour blind. He's a cat person.

Friends and Family of the Main Characters:
Elizabeth “Beth” Anne Bassett
Sex: Female
Age: 22
Birth date:
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 118 lbs.
Sexuality: heterosexual
Ethnicity: Italian-American
Personality: Loud, hyper, very protective and affectionate of her younger brother. Her sunny personality makes her come off as a clumsy ditz, which she is, but she has a pure heart and can’t stand arguments unless she starts/ends them.
Appearance: Long, curly auburn hair down to mid-back if it were straight, just below shoulders because of the curls, grey-green eyes, wide smile, beauty mark above her right eyebrow.

*** Jonathon Bassett
Sex: male
Age: 44
Birth date: May 17
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 204 lbs.
Sexuality: heterosexual
Ethnicity: Italian-American
Personality: A shy, ADD-diagnosed man who couldn’t keep a job for long because he got bored, Bass [[nickname from high school band]] met and married Stella quite spontaneously. They were happily married until she died; he did not remarry.
Appearance: curly dark hair, blue eyes, muscular build from lots of farm work.

*** Stella Lisabella Bianchi Bassett
Sex: female
Age: 38
Birth date: March 16
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 109 lbs.
Sexuality: heterosexual
Ethnicity: Italian-American
Personality: A strong, proud woman and wonderful mother, Stella worked for her family until she had Shadoe, then she stayed at home to raise him. Beth was raised more by Stella’s husband, since she worked international affairs and took her son with her.
Appearance: Dark brown hair, blue- grey eyes.

Nikita Kudrov
Sex: male
Age: 47
Birth date: August 7
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 273 lbs.
Sexuality: heterosexual
Ethnicity: Russian
Personality: a big man with a big voice, he likes to get things done fast and efficiently. He enjoys the company of a woman, but he also values his friends and confidants.
Appearance: short dark brown hair; dark beard and moustache; dark hazel eyes; tattoos on his back, shoulders, arms, legs and feet.

Wynn Jacoby
Sex: Male
Age: 18
Birth date:
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 176 lbs
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Ethnicity: English
Personality: kind, but in a powerfully controlling way, he likes things to go as planned—spontaneity causes mistakes in his book.
Appearance: dark brown hair and eyes, rimless glasses, lean build.

Esti LaFollette
Sex: female
Age: 16
Birth date: February 12
Height: 5’5½ ”
Weight: 137 lbs.
Sexuality: heterosexual
Ethnicity: French-American
Personality: generally bubbly and happy, she does have a no-nonsense attitude when things need to get done and a short temper when it comes to poor attitudes.
Appearance: wavy brown hair; braids on either side of her face; grey-blue eyes.
Note: favourite colour is green.

Marina LaFollette
Sex: female
Age: 28
Birth date:
Height: 5’4”
Weight: 122 lbs.
Sexuality: heterosexual
Ethnicity: French-American
Personality: very friendly in-and-out of work. She cares for Esti like she was her daughter [[adopted from France]]
Appearance: wavy brown hair, brown eyes, wears a beret because she loves the stereotypical French.

Christian “Chris” Leiter
Sex: male
Age: 29
Birth date: February 14
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 157 lbs.
Sexuality: bisexual
Ethnicity: Italian-Austrian-American
Personality: He gets his job done efficiently and properly, but he always finds an excuse to get out of it until the last moment. When he gets down to work, he flies through it. He loves to play with kids, but he’d be awkward with his own.
Appearance: short, white-blonde hair, grey eyes, very pale skin, skinny.

Kain Rubia-Morales Leiter
Sex: male
Age: 17
Birth date: Birth date: December 31/Januray 1
Sexuality: pansexual
Ethnicity: African-Spanish
Personality: He’s overly affectionate to nearly everyone. He’s a happy-go-lucky, laid back, lazy boy. He loves sports, though, anything physical; he likes movement. His favourite pastime is dancing.
Appearance: long black hair with his bangs in his face-he dyes them frequently-green eyes, dark skin.

Rachel Nelson
Sex: Female
Age: 18
Birth date: January 18
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 157 lbs.
Sexuality: lesbian
Ethnicity: German-Native American [[Apache]]
Personality: She’s a rough-rider. She loves hard games and physical workouts, but she’s a real softie off the field. She’s quick with a smile or a hug when a friend needs it and she’s devoted to her family.
Appearance: long, straight blonde hair, green eyes; firmly muscular.

Ismene “Izzy” Pryce
Sex: Female
Age: 15
Birth date: October 26
Height: 5’1½ ”
Weight: 93 lbs.
Sexuality: lesbian
Ethnicity: Austrian-German-American
Personality: quiet, studious, devoted to her friends and older brother/guardian.
Appearance: medium-length black hair forever in two braided pigtails, big blue eyes, black plastic-rimmed glasses.

Michael Sunn
Sex: Male
Age: 24
Birth date: January 9
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 132 lbs.
Sexuality: closet homosexual
Ethnicity: American
Personality: nice and polite, but with a violent temper that rarely is ever shown in public; he likes children and animals
Appearance: shaggy, dyed-blonde hair, hazel eyes, strong jaw.

Pets of the Characters:
Mischa, Katja, Anoushka
Owner: Alexis Kudrov
Sex: Male, Female, Female
Age: 6 months
Birth date: May 15
Breed: mixed Russian Blue & Maine Coon cat
Personalities: frisky and playful.
Appearance: charcoal blue

Fudge
Owner: Shadoe Bassett
Sex: Male
Age: ??
Birth date: ??
Breed: painter turtle
Personality: very affectionate; he loves Shadoe. He loves people in general, and he will rub and purr like a cat. [[It’s thought that he was raised by a cat who had lost her kittens.]]
Appearance: green

Captain
Owner: Kain Leiter
Sex: Male
Age: 1
Birth date: ??
Breed: Schipperke
Personality: always smiling and very peppy; he’s a mischievous little thing and thinks he’s bigger than he is.
Appearance: fluffly & black.

Gladiator
Owner: Kain Leiter
Sex: Male
Age: 7
Birth date: ??
Breed: Mastiff
Personality: a bumbling, loyal idiot; he likes to sleep with Kain.
Appearance: big, muscular, tan with dark face and feet.

Aretha
Owner: Kain Leiter
Sex: Female
Age: ??
Birth date: ??
Breed: skunk
Personality: friendly and cat-like in mannerisms; she enjoys being in the kitchen.
Appearance: mostly black, with thick white stripes running along her body, nose-to-tail.

USSR: United Shift for Socialist Regimen
_{Beware! Future man love, violence, foul language, taboo topics, minor nudity…and maybe some communists will make appearances.}

ATTN: This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any person living or dead is purely coincidental. No similarity to any person either living or dead is intended or should be inferred. If I do refer to a copyrighted character, established celebrity, or a politician, it will be noted to prevent confusion.
In reference to the acronym of this work: If you have a problem with the former Soviet Union, take it up with them, not me.
Content-wise: I do use Spanish, Italian and romanized languages. In those chapters, I will always translate for you non-linguists. The translations will be found in the "Artist's Comments".

Synopsis
As my main page says: "Political intrigue, forbiden relationships, purring turtles...anything and everything is associated in Shadoe Bassett's life. As an ex-gang member one fry short of a Happy Meal*, he's doing his best to stay out of trouble.
As much as plausible, at least, but when a new student arrives at the Peter Gamble Academy, things get a little strained all around. A big project is due by the end of the year, and the new kid seems determined to make things difficult. What's a rich kid to do?
Hire someone to delete the problem, of course."
_{*Happy Meals belong to the McDonald's Corporation; if I did own that, I'd be rich and not where I am now.}

Narration
The reason this little section is here is simply for a bit of explanation. Everything is in a 3rd person perspective with a main focus on the two main boys: Alexis and Shadoe. With 3rd person, we are able to get into everyone's minds, though, so when there are words in italics outside quotation marks, that means it's a thought of one of the characters.


NOTES
character list More people will be added as the story progresses.
The USSR logo I created does not, in any way, support the Soviet Union or communism. It is simply a symbol I adopted as an image for my story. It is liable to change.
Chapters 4 and 4.5 have been edited and mashed together.

Chapters
•Chapitre I
•Chapitre II
•Chapitre III
•Chapitre IV

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•1024x768 Shadoe wallpaper




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