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Joined: Aug 2003
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strange but not a stranger
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I happened to be on the boards on a "hot" afternoon when the MMB was rocking and rolling in the days when there were dozens of posters going ape and an equal amount of alt IDs doing the same.
Vee screwed up and posted as the Emerald Empress.
Until then, in late 2003, only Semi knew Vee was the Empress. It was a closely guarded secret. He told me "Semi is laughing his ass off over my screw up", and I was laughing right along, feeling like some voyeur detective who stumbled onto a state secret. By now we had become friends--so many of us, in those bright early months of Legion World, but for me especially a select group of posters who I'll always associate with those times: Abin, Semi, Kippers, Icey, and so many others. And Vee.
He said the cat was out of the bag and he might as well admit it. I begged him to reconsider. Instead, I said, let's craft the Empress a long role in LMB history. He loved the character--so let's make her an essential part of the lore.
And if you posted 2003-2006, we did exactly that.
The Office of Security, Thora's invasion, Miss T's Civil War, the Good the Dark & the Dead and of course, her farewell, in Infinite Crisis. Vee had a guiding hand in them all, and sometimes, only in the cigar smoked back rooms.
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He loved the LMB lore. The continuity, the hilarity, the ironic awesomeness that could evoke a nostalgic love for a series that had long ago basically told you to fuck off.
A lot of us shared that then and still do. It hurts to think we've lost someone who shared that same passion. Speaking of Semi, has anyone heard from him or let him know about Vee?
Big Dog! Big Dog! Bow Wow Wow!
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Re: RIP Vee/Varalent
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This is really sad news. Vee was such a charming man and showed a delightfully mischievous sense of humour in the posts he added in the Bits Forum. I really enjoyed reading his posts. Wherever he is now I hope he's still laughing and bringing happiness.
Legion Worlds Ten - the final chapter is here. Find out the ultimate fate of our fantastic future friends.Only found in the Bits o' Legionnaire Business Forum.
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Re: RIP Vee/Varalent
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Rob (Quislet) sent me an email today to let me know that Julio (Vee) had passed away. Thanks, Rob for thinking of me. I'm very sad to hear of Vee's passing. In the beginning days of Legion World, Vee and Semi had one of the great Legion World romances. It's all documented there in it's insane glory in Varalent's Villa and SHAKES threads. Those were fun times. Many of you "old timers" will also remember the group chats we had outside of Legion World, where we got to know each other in real life. Cobalt Kid, Stu, Kid Prime, Ice Fire, Quislet, and others ... you'll remember. Those were nice times. Vee was there for me when I lost my dad in 2003. I remember you fondly, my friend. I hope you are enjoying exploring the cosmos now.
Brent
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Legionnaire!
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Adding my condolences. Vee was funny and insightful. He contributed to the sense of community that makes LW so different from most other online forums.
Beauty's where you find it. Not just where you bump and grind it.
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Bold Flavors
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Semi, I remember those chats well--they were such an important way we all built up the LW community and got to know one another. There was something magical about that era, and so much of it had to do with Vee and you setting the tempo at SHAKES.
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I have many fond memories of the Vee/Semi romance as well! I would lurk on the SHAKES and Villa threads a lot back in those days. Always found them enjoyable reads.
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I didn't realize how integral he was to those rolling LMB stories; thanks for letting us hear about it Cobie. Those were really fun days, so thank you Vee.
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I am very sad to hear this.
Here's to Julio.
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I hate coming back to the boards after any length of time and seeing posts like this.
Vee. You will be missed.
Active LMB character is still Beast Boy.
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Time Trapper
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Vee was one of the kindliest and most welcoming people here.
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This is such sad news. When I first created Viv, Vee sent me a PM. He knew where she was inspired from and expressed that he like the idea. It was one of the nicest conversations I've ever had on a board. I had only been here for a few months, Vee was not in my circle of friends. He went out of his way to talk to me and I admired him ever since.
Sad news. He is missed.
And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift...
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Oh, Also. I have to state that his CoH designs were what inspired me to create and what led me to micro. So thanks, Vee.
And to show I bear no ill will, I, too, shall bestow a gift...
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hmm
Vee started the thread that ultimately led to Grey leaving. On the same side of the stick as I recall.
Well, probably somewhere having a cigarette together.
Safe travels.
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Unseen, not unheard
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Today, January 7, is Vee's birthday.
Happy birthday, Vee. Rest in peace.
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Time Trapper
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Julio was a true Legionnaire. A good friend. And I regret the years of interacting and conversations that I missed during my self imposed exile. May you rest in peace. Your statue will stand tallest amongst those on Shanghalla.
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He was so kind. Funny, and thoughtful. So, so kind.
Vee was someone I looked up to. We were a lot alike, except for my rather fiery temper. The absence of said temper made him something of a role model back in the early days. It really did. I'll listen to the Brahms Requiem tonight in his memory. I hope he went peacefully.
White. A blank page or canvas. His favorite. So... many... possibilities.
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Time Trapper
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Some people are the integral's that bring things together, some are the quiet ones that facilitate things and move them along. That was Vee to me. He seemed like a quiet person that somehow managed to move things along at a swift pace, that pulled others in and made them welcome.
He is missed.
Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops!
Something pithy!
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Wow. I just saw this.
When I first joined LW, Vee was a key person who made me feel welcome.
It sucks. But I'm glad we know.
Cheers to Vee!
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Unseen, not unheard
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I still miss Vee a lot. thinking of you...
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Joined: Dec 2009
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Like the Phoenix
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Thanks for bumping up this thread, Ibby.
I echo your sentiments about Vee.
Still "Fickles" to my friends.
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Unseen, not unheard
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Welcome, Annfie. Thanks for reminding me of Vee in the chat!
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Trap Timer
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Hard to believe it's been a decade. I still remember how random it was that I discovered his passing. I knew people had been wondering about him for awhile, and for whatever reason I just decided to google his name/location one morning and found his obituary.
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