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Out of the Comfort Zone by *XullraeZauviir:iconXullraeZauviir:

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I go where my feet take me . . . or rather what my job requires of me. When I’m not in school, I’m on the road heading for the next photo shoot.  I’ve been in many cities and even different countries due to modeling but now I’ve limited myself to a catalog model so that I may finish my “education.”

I have already graduated medical school and in my fifth year of specialized training in pathology.  That means I’m a doctor who models clothes for JC Penny and Sears, but in the height of my career I’ve been on the covers of Ebony, Seventeen Magazine, and Maxim.  I have been on other things too such as People, TV guide, and the Tabloids.

It really creeps people out when they learn I’m striving for my certification to be a medical examiner.  I’m not a coroner I’m a licensed doctor . . . Doctor Xull’rae Zauviir to be exact.  One day I will take a national exam by the American Board of Pathology and from there, once I obtain my certification, I will work for the police and the courts to explain how a person died.

So why would a pretty woman with a flare for style spend her days looking at and cutting up the dead? Well . . . let’s just say it soothes my monster within.  

Sometimes it makes me feel sick, but mostly it calms me to know that they’re worse creatures than me out there.  It’s why I carry a gun.  I cannot use magic anymore, and my weapons are archaic, not to mention property of the U.S. Government.  That however is a topic for another time.

Humans of this “earth” find me fascinating.  I find them boring, lazy, and destructive. They call themselves the top of the food chain, but they have forgotten how to stalk and hunt.  Everything is handed to them on a platter.  They have food everywhere; in stores, gas stations, and restaurants and most times it can be made quickly or premade with things like microwaves. They even overeat and don’t even bother to work off the excess.

These “People” can travel great distances in inanimate objects called vehicles, trains, subways, or aircrafts . . . yet they haven’t found the means to teleport yet.  And they call themselves advanced? All they are doing is heading for the fast track of disaster by smothering their air supply.

What drives this world? Money.

The more you have, the more you control.  If you don’t have any, then you are useless.  Politicians run things, but get this…if you have loads of money like movie stars you can run a whole city just based upon popularity vote.  Of course you need to know the right people with good connections but it still boils down to money all the same.

Now where I came from money didn’t carry importance, it was a nice bonus and a great reward for services rendered, but it was skill that made one rise to the top.  You could be born into an important family, but a lowly street beggar could overthrow you and yours if they had the wits and talent to.

Survival of the fittest; animals have it right.  Maybe that’s why I like them better and why I’m an activist in their rights and in my spare time work at charities for them.

I’m judgmental, I get that.  I never said I wasn’t flawed, but I like to remind folks that they are too.  It is interesting in the manner of which these people die.  Most is self inflicted.  Not suicide per se, but overdose on an addictive drug, alcoholism, and the number one kicker . . . cigarettes.  Now add in murder. Motivations? Money and jealousy usually.

I’m not human and I’m grateful for it. I’m not better, but if this is to be my permanent home, I must make my place in it.  I must adapt.

But what will I lose in the process? I don’t know, but the hunt has begun and I aim to survive in this tech jungle.  

I am Xull’rae Zauviir . . . a drow about to give these humans a challenge to their species . . .
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Not much here at the moment, but this is the very bare beginning of my trade with ~Havoc892 who has waited a long time for my sorry ass and for that I apologize.

He wanted a modern setting with Xull'rae and this is WAY out of my comfort zone and why I have taken so long. Simply put I have struggled with the story which is STILL incomplete, BUT it's long so I thought I'd test it here.

I dislike it, I'll be honest I think it sucks and I trashed the first few pages, to trash the second and third times..this is my fourth try but I just didn't want to quit. Havoc has been VERY patient with me and he deserves to see this.

My health is better now but sadly this story suffered my wrath in that period of stress, exhaustion, and my shook up life.

Anyway if you don't like it that's okay. I kept this simple and short to start with. I'll post more if the verdict is decent and if it manages to be liked, I might make it a "series".

I'll stop rambling now to let you all post your opinions. ;)

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~BeowulfDoomhammer:iconBeowulfDoomhammer: Mar 29, 2008, 5:01:42 PM
I've always wondered what some characters in Dungeons and Dragons would do in the "real" world. The Urban Arcana campaign setting is like that. It is a very interesting concept.

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*QueenFlamewing:iconQueenFlamewing: Mar 29, 2008, 5:10:36 PM
For what it's worth, I think you did a fantastic portrayal of a powerful Drow mistress dealing with the modern day world.

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~Havoc892:iconHavoc892: Mar 29, 2008, 10:02:05 PM Mood: Happy
Wow. :D Here I am thinking you'll go one route with it, and yet I am presently surprised you went a completly other route! :D

I can understand your discomfort with the pieces, and I think the whole 'editing' you did worked well with it. I REALLY like the title too, not only due to the fact it's outside what you normally write, but the fact that it's also quite fitting for the story. Xully is outside of her comfort zone. She's in a strange world, where magic doesn't exist (or has been forgotten in favor of technology, whatever you wanna do with that. :D)

I know you've said it's part of a larger story and all, and this piece does something beautifully, which is leaving the reader wanting more. How is Xull'rae, drow from a world that would be seen probably backwards and fantastical by our standards adapt and survive in the Asphalt Jungle? Can she get back to her own world? How shall she survive without all she's known? I think this question alone, regardless of the setting, has lots of potential for a story.

:D The rough sketch should be up tomorrow, if I can sidestep any major interruptions. Hope you like it!

And again, great work for being 'out of the comfort zone'.

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=Bloodhia:iconBloodhia: Mar 29, 2008, 10:30:03 PM
Nice thought to make Xull a modeling doctor. It fits her. :)

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*littlegoblet:iconlittlegoblet: Mar 30, 2008, 2:10:17 AM
Oh wow a modern Earthy Xullrae lol. At first I thought you where talking about somebody else. I like her observations. Yes she would be able to relate more to animals. In her world it has difinatly got to do with strength and cunning. It is a shame that this world is ruled by money. But in the small corners of human society we still see folks do things of good willl motivated by love. And this is the hope I clings too. Still I would love to see how Xullrae handles humans. Lets hope it doesn't see her getting sent to jail or becoming a futitive any time soon lol :giggle:
Sorry I have been soooo absent these past few weeks, I haven't been well. I suffer from bouts of depression but I feel that I am on the rebound again. Thank you so much for all you lovely favs recently :hug: you are teh best gal. Oh I am gonna send you a look at one of the pics I had worked on for our collab. So when you get it you can suggest changes to it if you like.

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*AngelMorrigan:iconAngelMorrigan: Mar 30, 2008, 9:39:15 AM
:clap: This is awesome! Now I need to make a Doc Xully pic. Snazzy pencil skirt, button up shirt and the doctor coat. Stethoscope and a bone saw. :D

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*XullraeZauviir:iconXullraeZauviir: Mar 30, 2008, 12:03:34 PM
Wow thanks and the fav as well. :hug:

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*XullraeZauviir:iconXullraeZauviir: Mar 30, 2008, 12:08:05 PM
It is an interesting idea but admittedly hard for me. I'm not a very social person in the "outside" world. I rarely go beyond my computer. ;) My disability prevents me doing a lot of things normally and because people help me I don't do ordinary things like drive or even file taxes (SSI).

Regardless though I appreciate the fav and the interest in this new "adventure." :D :hug: Thank you! :smooch:

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*XullraeZauviir:iconXullraeZauviir: Mar 30, 2008, 12:11:53 PM
Wow! Thank you VERY much for the fav! :excited: :jawdrop: I'm pleased you like the concept. I struggled a bit in trying to find her voice and still keep her drow nature in tact without making her too "human" So relieved to know I succeeded! :phew:

You made my day and that means you rock! :hug:

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