Subject

This is the entry for my character Van alias Subject who appears in my comics and a couple of my creepypastas. I own this character, so do not use him or make rip-offs of him.
*Nicknames and Aliases- The Basher, The Big Flake
*Secret identity- Van Rivera
*Birthplace- California
*Occupation- bodyguard/test subject
*List of powers, abilities, and weapons- combat skill, strength, speed, weapons pouch, intelligence, endurance
*Status- neutral
*First appearance- WT#49 (Van first appeared in "Van’s Nightmare")
Personality
*Van is quiet, but has attitude and spirit. On one hand he can be cocky, irritable, and prone to mood swings. On the other he has a shy and reserved side that most people aren’t aware of. His drug use drove his personality to extremes, causing fits of rage at times and almost catatonic states at others. Chemist noted, “There are still times when he’s a hot-headed, arrogant jerk, but he’s like a lamb now that he’s off the drugs. It’s remarkable.” Van has some character flaws, but he also has a definite set of morals, defending the underdog, standing for the truth, and calling out liars. Despite the missteps in his past, Chemist described him as being strong and very intelligent with integrity. While he has been guilty of self-serving behavior, he has also acted altruistically, and he takes time for his fans. It is evident that he longs for the glory days of his playing career as he spends a significant amount of time watching videotapes of his old games (or occasionally DVD collections showing highlights of the championship teams he was on). It has been noted that when he watches his tapes and DVDs, or watches current baseball games on TV, he stares like a man in a trance as he reflects on his past and present. He has been known to nod off during monotonous tasks, but he’s generally a workhorse. He has an aversion to alcohol and is fond of sleeping in late. He generally doesn’t like to eat food, something Chemist has accommodated by making multivitamin pills for him. Van doesn’t like the nickname “Subject” and appreciates Lou Ripken and The White Tigress for not using it. Van was close to his late parents and feels some guilt over past choices he’s made. He seems to have difficulty with relationships. His closest relationship is with his daughter Vanessa, whom he views as a life-saver. He is also close to Chemist, and the two have a casual relationship. Chemist’s resoluteness and compassion cause him to heed her even when he’s reluctant to heed others. He is close friends with Foam, who has a similar personality. 
Appearance
*Subject is an attractive male Caucasian human of Italian heritage. His wavy, dark brown hair has three tufts and falls halfway down his neck. He is tall and has a healthy, athletic build as opposed to the past when he was unnaturally muscular. As a result of his elbow injury and subsequent Tommy John surgery, he has a long, curving scar around his right elbow pit. He wears a white short-sleeved shirt, green shorts, a reddish brown belt with attached weapons pouch, black fingerless gloves with silver studs over the first knuckles, white socks, and black sneakers. He also wears a gold cross necklace with the emblem worn under his shirt. 
Entry 
*Van Rivera was a baseball player who resorted to using steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Taking these drugs made him subject to health problems and fits of anger. When news of the scandal broke, he was subject to criticism. The disgraced, down-and-out ex-ballplayer was approached by Chemist, who felt sorry for him in his negative state. She wanted him as a bodyguard and offered to help him beat his steroid addiction and cure its negative effects. The catch was that he also has to be a test subject. Needing help and seeing that Chemist truly wanted to give it, Van accepted her offer, gaining the nickname “Subject”. It should be noted that Chemist, Lou Ripken, and The White Tigress do not use this nickname, instead calling him by his real name. Subject helps protect Chemist while allowing her and The Chemical Man to test various chemical mixtures on him. In return, Chemist treats him and helps him with his issues. 
Description of powers, abilities, and weapons 
*Subject is intelligent and a good fighter with increased strength, endurance, and speed. He carries a pouch containing various weapons and other items. The silver studs over his knuckles give him a powerful punch. 
Weaknesses 
*Subject’s repeated use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs has had a negative effect on both his physical and psychological health. However, he is now trying to quit. Chemist has noted that Subject “can’t aim worth a darn”. This is why he is given weapons such as knock-out gas grenades instead of a precision weapon (like a gun or crossbow). 
Trivia
*Subject was inspired by a real athlete.
==Stories with Subject==
*Van's Nightmare
*Kumiho
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