The Soldiers of the BVC

To start out here is my address in the Philippines if you should care to send me anything, anything at all. A letter, a basket of goodies, some high quality whiskey, anything. Not that you need to, just saying.

Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat
Mendiola, Manila, Philippines - 02 735 6011

Now then having been with the BVC for about a week I think it is time that I introduce you all to the cast of characters who has made my stay so enjoyable.

First off there’s Tarcisio. Tarcisio is the head of the order and one of the oldest members in the BVC. He commands the admiration and respect of all around him. While his brethren come at his beck and call he is fairly soft spoken and prefers to lead by example.  It was Tarcisio who first contacted me and asked me to teach his new recruits. I was hesitant at first but Tarcisio informed me of his past rivalry with Don Diabolico and there was no stopping my journey to his domicile.

Then there is Prior Raphael who like his Ninja Turtle namesake is the serious one. He is the overseer of the Order’s defenses. At time though his stern brow will soften and you will see and hear him laugh. It is truly a sight. However when it comes to defending the honor of the BVC he is all business. This wheeling and dealing vagabond will pull out all of the stops in order to protect his house.

Next up is Rembert. Rembert has been assigned to be mine and Paco’s handler. Whether it is joking around or performing the daily rituals Rembert commits his entire self to the task. His knowledge of Manila and the rest of the Philippines is matched only by his fun loving personality. He has also become a companion of Paco’s and mine in one of our favorite sports: Drinking. Now he doesn’t imbibe quite as much as Paco and I but he still appreciates the taste of a stiff drink.

Rembert’s partner in crime is Don Maxi. Maxi bases his life around laughter and travel. So naturally we get along famously. Whenever Paco and I travel it is generally with Maxi and Rembert and the combination of all four of us is trouble brewing. Maxi also acts as a sort of mascot for the BVC, when he comes around the mood immediately lightens.

Finally there is the mysterious renegade Lukas. Now I don’t know a whole lot about him but from what I can gather by looking at him he is a Ronin Samurai who has found a home in the BVC. You never know when he is going to break out a katana and go nuts on his piece of toast or some house hold product. I’m not saying he is an angry person he just looks like he could be easily excitable. For all I know he could be as timid as a church mouse, but he sometimes has this crazy look in his eyes that suggests he is a trained killer. He also is partial to wearing sunglasses at ludicrous times like a cast member of the Matrix which adds to my belief that he is on a violent mission of sorts. All I can say is that I wouldn’t want to be the overlord who crossed this samurai.

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