02 Bite ~ Pursuing a Passion ~ OPEN

[defenderofmen]

Who; Elena Michaels & OPEN
What; Quick Hello and Photography
Where; Around HQ
When; September 1st - 16th
Warnings; Mentions of nudity in the last prompt.

VIDEO: Rec Room: September 1st

[Elena doesn’t usually use the video function on any phone but she assumed it’d be easier if those she spoke to knew what she looked like. Her hair is long and blond, her expression calm but guarded. She’s sitting at a table in the recreation room which is only obvious because the door to the pool can be seen behind her.]

Hello everyone. I was looking for volunteers and I figured it was best to take this chance to introduce myself. My name is Elena Michaels and like many others I arrived on the platform; though I’ve been here for about a month now.

[A pen twirls between her fingers as she continues.]

I’ve recently acquired a camera and I’m looking for models. I have at least one volunteer but more would really help. I’ll be in the Rec Room if you want to look at my photos before agreeing. Thank you.

[Elena flashes a charming smile before turning off her phone.]

ACTION: Rec Room or Cafeteria: September 6th - 14th

[She can be found in either the Rec Room or the Cafeteria for the next week with her new laptop placed in front of her. If she’s in the Cafeteria she’ll almost always have a cup of tea to her right which will slowly get cold as she forgets it’s there.

Elena is editing photos though she’ll stop if you decide to look over her shoulder. Her fingers move quickly over the mousepad as she changes the tint to the photos or fades around the edges. The subjects of her photos are mostly people, tastefully twisted and positioned so that the light shines off their bare skin. She doesn’t edit them, leaving their figures, flaws and emotions raw.

She wants to show the human form for what it is instead of the normal perception of beauty.]

ACTION: Photoshoot: September 1st - 5th
[ooc: WARNING: Mentions of nudity & other content.]

[To those who’ve agreed, Elena has set up in a small room with lights, black back drops and other equipment. Some of it is on loan and she needs to get it back to the man at the pawn shop if she wants her money back. The only nice piece equipment that looks very nice and very new is a camera which is strung around her neck.

She flashes a professional smile at those who arrive and closes the door behind them.] Glad you could make it. I need you to strip down. I brought a robe for in between shoots in case you get cold.

[She doesn’t want goose bumps in her shots.]

Comments

[stealinghonor]

[Pulse was amused as he arrived, already clad in a pair of shorts only, he padded in. She was actually doing it, and he liked the way this looked. ]

Looks like you've got things set up pretty well.


[He didn't hesitate to strip, taking off his clothing efficiently, revealing a muscled and lean body with a few scars to show for life. he smirked as he folded his clothing and put it aside.

He stood akimbo, one eyebrow raised, excited by the prospect of what was going on.] Where do you want me, boss?

[defenderofmen]

[Elena feels a smile pull at her lips when she sees Pulse. He's been her one volunteer so far and she isn't complaining. It's good to have a least one person who might help her without requesting to be paid. Otherwise she can find models in New York, it really isn't that difficult.

This is a little more enjoyable than that.]

Sitting to start, place you legs to the left and rest your arms on your knees. Turn your shoulders towards me but I want your hips turned slightly in the opposite direction. [She'll give him more instruction after he sits and she can see how it looks. She usually doesn't touch her models but she has a feeling that he wouldn't mind if she positioned him.]

And thank you for coming.

[stealinghonor]

[Pulse grinned back. He moved to the position she asked, his eyes on hers, and he settled himself.] Whatever you need.

[His body, muscled and lithe, slipped into position and he flexed to settle his muscles, then let himself go loose, the look on his face one of utter fascination with what one is looking at, fixed on her.]

You're welcome. Seemed like a fun thing to do. Haven't done this in a long time.

[defenderofmen]

[Elena peers at him through the lens of her camera. The smile remains on her lips but now she’s focusing on working.] Can you push your far shoulder back about a quarter of an inch?

[She crouches on the ground, peers through the lens again and then stands and begins to move the lights. The bright lights shine across his skin and pronounce the strong curve of his muscles. She feels his gaze on her as she moves and finds herself looking back at him occasionally.]

You’re used to being a model? [She asks as a passive question.] I’m going to need you to look at the wall in front of you when I start. I’m sure you’ll find something in that direction that’s just as interesting as me to stare at. [He can keep talking but she wants his body positioned perfectly. She has at least two other positions in mind for him to take.]

[stealinghonor]

[Pulse shifted as she directed, his body moving gracefully, and holding position as she asked. He had done this before, and he felt it easy, most of the time. Her words and her directions made it easy.]

Yes. I worked off and on for a few professionals in the past. None quite like you, but usually fun.

As interesting as you? Unlikely. [Still, he did as she asked, and grinned as he looked off, keeping his gaze intent, focused, as he gazed outward.]

Do you work to make contrasts of lights and shapes, or actual studies of the bodies?

[defenderofmen]

[Elena watches the way he moves, the way his muscles flex and his eyes glint with a mischievous sort of inclination.]

Not quite like me? [She asks in an innocent voice while moving to crouch behind him. She lifts her camera and then spends a few moments focusing, adjusting and moving until the perfect picture filled her sights. She takes a few pictures and the soft click of her camera fills the otherwise silent room.]

A little bit of both. I want to use the light to show of my figures, their shapes and their struggles. The great thing about art is that it can be interpreted however the view sees fit.

[With those photos taken she moves and continues, she’ll eventually be standing above him and in front of him. He’ll come to find that all the pictures are tastefully composed and continue to leave wonder and mystery to his form.]

[stealinghonor]

Not as attractive, or as professional. [He had noticed both aspects of her, in fact. He moved as directed, shifted as he was told, and sat, unmoving, his body unmoving but for slow shallow breaths, his body captured in the light and shadow of the place.

When she was close, well, she would discover that her closeness made his body react, to it's fullness, nostrils flaring, breathing deepening, and his cock growing to full size.]

Are these photos for an exhibition, eventually, or for your own showbook?

video;

[thedeadguy]

[The feed starts immediately, and what Elena is presented with first in a very confused guy turning the device one way or another, and muttering to himself.]

Okay, so, the kid said I press this one, and it should work. [And then, I'm sorry Elena, but he shakes the thing.]

So, work already, will ya?

video;

[defenderofmen]

[He'll be able to hear her laughing as the image of her smile appears on his phone.]

It's working. I can see and hear you Joey.

video;

[thedeadguy]

[Joey frowns at the phone. Okay, it's more of a glare.]

Of course it is.

video;

[defenderofmen]

[Elena watches him curiously.]

Can you see me?

video;

[thedeadguy]

[He narrows his eyes at the device.]

Yeah. You're tiny, but yeah.

video;

[defenderofmen]

Well I am on a small screen. Are you calling with interest in modeling or do you need me for something else?

[Her tone is straightforward and calm. She's always direct but she does soften her voice knowing that it can otherwise come off as standoffish.]

action; rec room

[ultimategamer]

[Most days Chiaki found herself playing the games that were around. She was clearly focused to the point she hadn't even realized there was anyone else in the room. She was just too busy with her game to notice.

But she had another reason to keep her focus. She was thinking of the others who were left. She had hope that they would go forward and continue to have hope. She believes that much in them. She smiled slightly as she finished a level before finally looking up from the screen, looking over and only then noticing someone was there.]

Oh... I didn't know anyone had come in.

action; rec room

[defenderofmen]

[Elena looks up from her computer and regards the young girl with an even expression. She isn't smiling but she isn't trying to be antisocial either. She's simply content in her countenance, if not a little surprised.]

It's a pretty big room.

[The rec room is very large with more than a few spots where people can remain hidden. Elena is sitting at one of the tables near the corner where there are bookshelves and couches.]

What have you been doing?

action; rec room

[ultimategamer]

Playing games.

[She paused for a moment, looking back at the game she had currently finished before glancing back over.]

Games are always something fun to do, even when you play it for the fourth time in a row. What about you?

action; rec room

[defenderofmen]

Working.

[She smiles at the young girl, finding her enthusiasm refreshing.]

I'm editing some photos and saving them so that I can get large prints created.

[Elena doesn't expect for this young girl to be interested in her work.]

action; rec room

[ultimategamer]

Large prints? Is there a reason?

[She knew a bit about photography because of someone she had known from where she was from before.]

action; rec room

[defenderofmen]

[Elena looks over at the strange girl curiously for a moment and answers is a practice, professional voice.]

It’s the easiest way to show them off.

[As with most artist, Elena wants her work to be seen.]

Rec Room

[runawayskrull]

"Hello?"

Xavin considered this woman who had made the offer, and smiled as she did.

"Are you the Elena Michaels who is looking for volunteers?" She grinned. "I thought I would come to meet you and volunteer."

Rec Room

[defenderofmen]

Elena looked up from her laptop and allowed her eyes the chance to look over the woman in front of her. A professional expression pulled her features as she turned her shoulders to face the stranger.

"I am. Have you modeled professionally before? I ask for specific's from my models though it's easier if I know where your experiences are. I can show you samples if you'd like."

She'd rather make her needs clear.

Rec Room

[runawayskrull]

"Once, briefly, in New York, America. I modeled for women's suits and lingerie for a company there called Elizabeth's Secrets."

Xavin nodded, and smiled.

"I'd like that. How long have you been a photographer?"

Rec Room

[defenderofmen]

Elena felt herself smiling at that. "Then you'd be perfect though most of my subjects aren't clothed. I don't take pictures of sensitive area's but I like to show people for who they are, hopefully beneath the skin as well." It was a fun thing to do.

"A few years though before coming here I was finally going to have a gallery of my own. In order to succeed in any form of art you need someone notable to tell you that you're good. I was lucky to have met one person who like my work." Who then became the closest thing to Elena's best friend though there were still details about her life that she simply didn't talk about.

Rec Room

[runawayskrull]

"Oh yeah? I can do that. I only wear clothing because people object due to moralities if I don't." She spoke matter-of-factly.

"Cool. Well, whenever you are open, I'm ready. I haven't decided to leave or work in the complex yet."

Rec Room

[defenderofmen]

Elena felt herself smile, she knew a lot of people like that though they were all men. "I understand the need for clothing though it's nice to not have to worry about it." Mostly being caught naked after a run.

"It isn't so bad leaving or staying here. I find it's easier here to feel comfortable. The world outside is close to him but it isn't." It's an odd feeling and one that unsettles Elena. She can't call home even though she knows that Toronto exists and she could travel there if she dared too but then there was the warning about traveling to far.

"What is it that you did before you came here? Maybe that can help you figure out what to do here?"