~Rise From The Ashes - Arc I ~ : Staff and Lead VAs (CLOSED)
KeybladeAli for Dr Voss
Summary: Viktor Voss is a true man of science, dedicated to his work and considered a fine physician to his patients. A man of thirty-eight years, he emigrated to America from Germany just under a decade ago to take his practise to North America. He seems kind, considerate and sympathetic to his patients, especially to Ash in the first instance - but under that facade, it is clear that the good doctor has a lot more to hide than he lets on. He may seem docile, but he has a vile temper which he will utilise if he is pushed...so do not push him. His 'sponsors' are constantly breathing down his neck to demand satisfactory results - and so results he will get, even if it does involve a sacrifice for the Greater Good. Failure is *not* an option to him...
Appearance: Arc I (predominantly main antagonist) and Arc II (antagonist)
Personality: Intelligent, Logical, Gentlemanly, Considerate, 'Caring', Calculating, Manipulative, Wolf-in-sheep's-clothing, Dedicated and Goal-driven
Voice: Fairly mature, pitch being in the mid pitch range, speaking properly and with little slang and a gentlemanly etiquette (especially to the nurses). He may seem calm and focused, but when pushed he can yell, curse under his breath and lose his temper (Some Profanity Required.) His language can also be quite degrading at times towards his 'patients'. He has a slight German accent (this is optional, but bonus points if you can do one, we'd love to hear it! Even if it's just replaced 'w' with 'v' a few times :D)
As an idea for the type of voice we're looking for, listen to some of the voice clips from Professor Layton's Desmond Sycamore (but juuust a little lower in pitch) :)
(Soothing and friendly) There there, Ashley. I can only imagine how frightening this must be for you to have to go through, but I promise you that we will do everything we can to get you back on your feet. I know it is hard, but as long as we work together then everything will be fine. Do you understand, my boy?
(Initially surprised, then concerned) Ashley? What are you doing out of your room? It is very late, my boy. Far past your bedtime I imagine. You should not be wondering the corridors at night time. It makes the nurses' work far more difficult. ...Never mind, let us go back to your room now, this way. I can have the nurses prepare you a sedative if you had trouble sleeping...
(Explaining and lecturing, scientific) You do know what they say, Ashley - sharing is caring. See, you have a very valuable gift that could help so many people. It is quite selfish to keep that gift all to yourself. Your most recent test results appear to show increased concentrations of your essence proteins in your bloodstream after being directly exposed to a stressful trigger. ...That is unfortunate...but you do understand it is necessary, don't you? I do not want to hurt you any more than is necessary, my boy, so please cooperate and everything will run nice and smoothly.
(Aghast and angered, voice slightly lowered, becoming more raised near the second half) Listen to me, you impudent child, *I* am in charge here. *You* are my patient. If you want to get better, you have to do *exactly* as I say. Get that through your thick childish skull, or there will be trouble, *my* boy. There is...No. Escape. ... (Sigh, calming down a little) If you cannot use your mouth to say nice things, Ashley, then I see no need for you to be able to use it at all for the time being. Be a good boy and open wide.
(Barking out a laugh and reacting 'hurt') Oh my, you do hurt my feelings, Slade. After all the effort I went to in order to ensure you had a comfortable...accommodation...during your stay with us. It seems my act of kindness went unnoticed. Alas, perhaps I can help teach you some good twenty first century manners whilst you are here...
(A touch insane, ecstatic, with emphasis and laughter) There it is! There! The essence! Oh, how *beautiful* it is! See, Ashley! This! THIS is what all of this is for! A small sacrifice for the sake of the Greater Good! Ahahah~ How MARVELLOUS is it?!
Now moving onto your Voss! Huge thanks again for the audition! Here we had Voss at a constrasting pitch to the other auditions, which I did like, since he is meant to sound more gentlemanly with etiquette :') There was good pacing and expression throughout, so quite a good audition! :D Again (being quite harsh with specific feedback haha) the pitch could be just a little lower, with effort to sound more refined and confident. If you can attempt a light German accent (even just replacing the occasional 'w' with 'v') that would be a great help too! The later lines where his true colours are being revealed are also ones that reveal a dangerous (and slightly crazy) side to Voss, so they need to be spoken more intensely, like how Birbddha did in his audition. Honestly, let yourself go with that last line and have as much fun with it as you want! But that was a great shot at Voss Ali, I really appreciate your efforts and care! Thank you so much again! :D