Post by The Exodus on Aug 19, 2011 17:49:38 GMT -6
Character: Lucian Michaud
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Occupation: Former MP, Wine maker, and Entrepreneur
AI: Jason Isaacs
Personality: Charisma and charm ooze from Lucian’s smile in a way that make women melt and other men listen to what he has to say. Worldly and stylish, some may underestimate Lucian. Good. He hoped you would. Lately Lucian doesn’t want to come off as a threat any more than he has to, but beneath a veneer of benevolence and lazy charm, lays an ambitious and jaded man. But, slowly and over time, glimpses of a new, happier and better Lucian have begun to emerge. One who is hospitable, romantic, and genuinely personable. And maybe, just maybe, he’s really been there all along.
History: Born to a wealthy parents living in the English countryside; Lucian was what many would call spoiled. He, on the other hand, would say he was privileged or fortunate, but hardly spoiled. What a negative connotation the word spoiled has! After all, spoiled implies that Lucian never worked a day in his life. And—although most would hardly consider politics more than playing manipulative games with people’s minds and pocketbooks—Lucian can easily persuade you to consider all he’s done as some of the most grueling work done by a human being. After all, it is quite a feat to become a Member of Parliament before you’re seventy and senile. A young, charismatic Lucian Michaud was elected to Parliament at age twenty-seven. During the early part of his career, Lucian’s career was unmarred by the typical scandal or corruption that accompanies the life of politics. Lucian married Natalie Blackwood—a beautiful and hereditary-titled socialite—three years before he was elected to office. Together, they had a son named Damien (born June 5th, 1987), and the Michaud family was one of the wealthiest, most respected families in England.
Damien went to boarding school, Lucian was reelected. Natalie was considered one of the most stylish women in London. The worst that happened to the Michauds during this period of time were the deaths of Lucian’s elderly parents. Lucian, though saddened, seemed to hold himself together.
But all good things come to an end. In 2006, a huge embezzlement plot was uncovered within Parliament and although Lucian was hardly the mastermind behind it, his name cropped up more than what is considered appropriate. In fact, it was speculated that the embezzlement scandal was just the tip of the iceberg and that Lucian had just been particularly careful to cover his tracks. He resigned from Parliament and paid his way to avoid jail. Upon returning home, all Lucian wanted was peace and maybe a fresh start. Not so. Natalie railed at her husband for bringing their family down and possibly ruining her precious Damien’s future. Although the Michaud’s could continue to live in the most comfort money could buy, they could not show their faces in respectable society without there being talk of the scandals. And now, with Natalie so set against him, Lucian couldn’t even return home to partake in the comforts marriage should bring. Natalie had already become distant in many ways—after all, Lucian’s career and raising Damien had taken precedence to strengthening their marriage—but Lucian hadn’t realized it until they were left with an empty-nest and only each other. It was the first time Lucian can truly recall being terrified. So he did what any hot-blooded man would.
Lucian spent his time as far away from home as possible. Rumors circulated as they always do. He may have been having affairs. He may have been brooding on a barstool. But one place he was known to frequent was The London Royal Opera House.
Last November, Damien announced his engagement to Ashton Greene. Lucian would have protested against his son marrying at such a young age, but the girl’s family was so respectable in comparison to the Michauds that Lucian understood the reasoning. Their fortune and the other family’s good name would be their only hopes of ever getting back into the upper echelon of society’s good graces. Lucian gave his blessing, but a fight that same day with Natalie sent him packing to Paris by December first.
To his surprise, Ashton Greene—Damien’s fiancée—also made a move to Paris to work as a dancer before she had to sign her life away to a marriage that she didn’t want. As she was the only person Lucian knew in Paris, the two of them became fast friends and confidants. And, though Lucian knew it was unwise, he began to fancy the sweet, eccentric, bubbly young woman in a way no father-in-law ever ought. When he could no longer dismiss his feelings as a mere crush—and when he began to suspect Ashton returned them—Lucian couldn’t help but give in to temptation. The two were happily dating behind their families’ backs. By the time Lucian and Natalie’s divorce was finalized, Lucian and Ashton had been dating for a month. Though there was no longer Lucian’s marriage to worry about, Lucian worried what would become of his and Damien’s relationship. Particularly when Damien moved to Paris, as well and Ashton discovered that she was pregnant by Lucian. However, when Damien came out as gay, many of Lucian’s fears were put to rest. Still, the future seems too uncertain for Lucian to take total comfort in his situation.
Other: Lucian’s hobbies include playing the guitar (something he picked up at University and hasn’t let go of), the occasional round of gambling, golf, and sailing. He loves books, all sorts of music, good food, and hosting parties.
AI: Jason Isaacs
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Occupation: Former MP, Wine maker, and Entrepreneur
AI: Jason Isaacs
Personality: Charisma and charm ooze from Lucian’s smile in a way that make women melt and other men listen to what he has to say. Worldly and stylish, some may underestimate Lucian. Good. He hoped you would. Lately Lucian doesn’t want to come off as a threat any more than he has to, but beneath a veneer of benevolence and lazy charm, lays an ambitious and jaded man. But, slowly and over time, glimpses of a new, happier and better Lucian have begun to emerge. One who is hospitable, romantic, and genuinely personable. And maybe, just maybe, he’s really been there all along.
History: Born to a wealthy parents living in the English countryside; Lucian was what many would call spoiled. He, on the other hand, would say he was privileged or fortunate, but hardly spoiled. What a negative connotation the word spoiled has! After all, spoiled implies that Lucian never worked a day in his life. And—although most would hardly consider politics more than playing manipulative games with people’s minds and pocketbooks—Lucian can easily persuade you to consider all he’s done as some of the most grueling work done by a human being. After all, it is quite a feat to become a Member of Parliament before you’re seventy and senile. A young, charismatic Lucian Michaud was elected to Parliament at age twenty-seven. During the early part of his career, Lucian’s career was unmarred by the typical scandal or corruption that accompanies the life of politics. Lucian married Natalie Blackwood—a beautiful and hereditary-titled socialite—three years before he was elected to office. Together, they had a son named Damien (born June 5th, 1987), and the Michaud family was one of the wealthiest, most respected families in England.
Damien went to boarding school, Lucian was reelected. Natalie was considered one of the most stylish women in London. The worst that happened to the Michauds during this period of time were the deaths of Lucian’s elderly parents. Lucian, though saddened, seemed to hold himself together.
But all good things come to an end. In 2006, a huge embezzlement plot was uncovered within Parliament and although Lucian was hardly the mastermind behind it, his name cropped up more than what is considered appropriate. In fact, it was speculated that the embezzlement scandal was just the tip of the iceberg and that Lucian had just been particularly careful to cover his tracks. He resigned from Parliament and paid his way to avoid jail. Upon returning home, all Lucian wanted was peace and maybe a fresh start. Not so. Natalie railed at her husband for bringing their family down and possibly ruining her precious Damien’s future. Although the Michaud’s could continue to live in the most comfort money could buy, they could not show their faces in respectable society without there being talk of the scandals. And now, with Natalie so set against him, Lucian couldn’t even return home to partake in the comforts marriage should bring. Natalie had already become distant in many ways—after all, Lucian’s career and raising Damien had taken precedence to strengthening their marriage—but Lucian hadn’t realized it until they were left with an empty-nest and only each other. It was the first time Lucian can truly recall being terrified. So he did what any hot-blooded man would.
Lucian spent his time as far away from home as possible. Rumors circulated as they always do. He may have been having affairs. He may have been brooding on a barstool. But one place he was known to frequent was The London Royal Opera House.
Last November, Damien announced his engagement to Ashton Greene. Lucian would have protested against his son marrying at such a young age, but the girl’s family was so respectable in comparison to the Michauds that Lucian understood the reasoning. Their fortune and the other family’s good name would be their only hopes of ever getting back into the upper echelon of society’s good graces. Lucian gave his blessing, but a fight that same day with Natalie sent him packing to Paris by December first.
To his surprise, Ashton Greene—Damien’s fiancée—also made a move to Paris to work as a dancer before she had to sign her life away to a marriage that she didn’t want. As she was the only person Lucian knew in Paris, the two of them became fast friends and confidants. And, though Lucian knew it was unwise, he began to fancy the sweet, eccentric, bubbly young woman in a way no father-in-law ever ought. When he could no longer dismiss his feelings as a mere crush—and when he began to suspect Ashton returned them—Lucian couldn’t help but give in to temptation. The two were happily dating behind their families’ backs. By the time Lucian and Natalie’s divorce was finalized, Lucian and Ashton had been dating for a month. Though there was no longer Lucian’s marriage to worry about, Lucian worried what would become of his and Damien’s relationship. Particularly when Damien moved to Paris, as well and Ashton discovered that she was pregnant by Lucian. However, when Damien came out as gay, many of Lucian’s fears were put to rest. Still, the future seems too uncertain for Lucian to take total comfort in his situation.
Other: Lucian’s hobbies include playing the guitar (something he picked up at University and hasn’t let go of), the occasional round of gambling, golf, and sailing. He loves books, all sorts of music, good food, and hosting parties.
AI: Jason Isaacs
