1. Welcomed a. Dining Hall The variety of food available here is clearly a surprise (and something of a delight) to Jean. The man knows gourmet cooking, and immediately begins taking small samples of several dishes available, to see if he can identify the ingredients and spice profiles--that might help him understand where in the world he is.
"I wonder if they'd let us in the kitchen, to see how these dishes are prepared." This comment is to the person who's sitting next to him, striking up some small talk while he examines...some sort of fish? Citrus sauce? Not quite familiar...
2. Imprisoned a. The Cell Jean is no stranger to being in dire straits, and he's definitely not prone to panic. While being here without Locke is definitely frightening to him, the broad-shouldered man exhibits a thoughtful demeanor, watching the guard patrol patterns and checking all corners of the cell for any lockpicks or shims or other tools which might be used in an escape.
His attention does flicker from time to time to his cellmates, though. There's a wry humor in his tone of voice when he finally speaks up to address them. "First time in a prison?"
b. The Recreation Yard When allowed out, there's more of the same scrutiny of the situation, checking for weaknesses, but Jean's also checking the social pecking order--his attention is particularly drawn to anyone who seems to be a bully or a victim thereof. It's a simple way to establish oneself in a new situation--find the biggest, meanest bastard around, and then show him you're bigger and meaner.
At least, he intends to try. Jean may look something like a soft clerical sort in wire-framed glasses, with a bit of a potbelly, but underneath it is muscle and years of experience as the bruiser for the Gentleman Bastards. While he doesn't have his beloved hatchets with him, he's fine with his fists.
But just as important as sticking up to those who're trying to push others around is making kind overtures to those who get picked on. Younger prisoners and those who're meek enough to become targets might be surprised to find Jean approaching them with a mild smile.
X. Wildcard OOC: I can be found to plot with on Plurk (darkersolstice) or Discord (darkersolstice#9463)
Jean Tannen - The Gentleman Bastard Series - Strength
a. Dining Hall
The variety of food available here is clearly a surprise (and something of a delight) to Jean. The man knows gourmet cooking, and immediately begins taking small samples of several dishes available, to see if he can identify the ingredients and spice profiles--that might help him understand where in the world he is.
"I wonder if they'd let us in the kitchen, to see how these dishes are prepared." This comment is to the person who's sitting next to him, striking up some small talk while he examines...some sort of fish? Citrus sauce? Not quite familiar...
2. Imprisoned
a. The Cell
Jean is no stranger to being in dire straits, and he's definitely not prone to panic. While being here without Locke is definitely frightening to him, the broad-shouldered man exhibits a thoughtful demeanor, watching the guard patrol patterns and checking all corners of the cell for any lockpicks or shims or other tools which might be used in an escape.
His attention does flicker from time to time to his cellmates, though. There's a wry humor in his tone of voice when he finally speaks up to address them. "First time in a prison?"
b. The Recreation Yard
When allowed out, there's more of the same scrutiny of the situation, checking for weaknesses, but Jean's also checking the social pecking order--his attention is particularly drawn to anyone who seems to be a bully or a victim thereof. It's a simple way to establish oneself in a new situation--find the biggest, meanest bastard around, and then show him you're bigger and meaner.
At least, he intends to try. Jean may look something like a soft clerical sort in wire-framed glasses, with a bit of a potbelly, but underneath it is muscle and years of experience as the bruiser for the Gentleman Bastards. While he doesn't have his beloved hatchets with him, he's fine with his fists.
But just as important as sticking up to those who're trying to push others around is making kind overtures to those who get picked on. Younger prisoners and those who're meek enough to become targets might be surprised to find Jean approaching them with a mild smile.
X. Wildcard
OOC: I can be found to plot with on Plurk (