Rik Sagstrom
Rik is as "straight" as a Gordian knot.
Minas Azarian, Project Administrator with Hegemony International
R
ik Sagstrom is a project administrator assigned to the Special Projects team within Hegemony International.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
H
e's tall and lean, but not at all skinny. Although he doesn't make a habit of working out, he has excellent muscle tone.
Facial Features
R
ik boasts strikingly good looks. He has many admirers, amongst both men and women, although he doesn't appeal to those who prefer men that present as overtly-masculine.
Apparel & Accessories
R
ik is a fashionista. His style could be desribed as "business fabulous". His choices in clothing and accessories can be somewhat flamboyant - but nothing that would strike anyone as out-of-place if they were worn by a woman. While most of his clothes are, ostensibly, for men, he gravitates toward items with a particular panache.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
R
ik was born to a Swedish father and a Puerto Rican mother. He spent most of his formative years on the island and became a social media influencer, content creator, and reality show host at an early age. He started on YouTube at the age of 17 under the moniker Rikki Tikki, where he mostly produced make-up tutorials aimed at young women. He also created a viral dance sensation known as the Slap-a-reyna. By the time he was 21 he had media deals on several streaming platforms and had recorded the first season of a reality dating show called Cook-Up & Hook-Up - based on the premise that potential partners would spend time crafting numerous dishes in the kitchen as a means of finding their "perfect match".
Scandal
Before the first season of Cook-Up & Hook-Up ever aired, a video was leaked that showed him testing a new foundation for an as-yet-unreleased installment on his YouTube channel. The foundation triggered an odd reaction with his skin that temporarily left his face temporarily, deeply stained. Although he never officially released this video on his own channel, it went viral as a putative example of him wearing black face. He released a subsequent apology video, but the damage was already done.
Executives immediately pulled the plug on Cook-Up & Hook-Up and cancelled his contract. Despite his sincere apology, he began to rapidly lose followers. Within a year, we was lucky to get a few thousand views on any of the videos he posted across any social media platforms. He's now featured on many "Where are they now?" listicles that highlight the plight of failed social media influencers.
After spending several years touring gay clubs as a C-list celebrity, he eventually felt the need to get a "real" job. He's been working at Hegemony International ever since. He's made numerous attempts to re-launch and re-brand his social media endeavors, but these have only met with middling success, at best.
Sexuality
There's so much quality tail that's wasted on that pretty boy.
Quintrell Christian, Project Administrator with Hegemony International
T
he subject of Rik's sexuality has been an ongoing parlor game of-sorts even before he joined Hegemony. He's been linked to numerous men throughout his life and, despite being ostracized on social media as a whole, he enjoys iconic status in many corners of the gay community. His closest friend at Hegemony - Emanuel Pedroso - is an openly-gay man.
Androgynous
Although he's never been a "cross-dresser", he maintains an affinity for make-up, heels, and articles of clothing that are traditionally feminine. His styling acumen and his aquiline features lead many to perceive him as androgynous.
Despite these traits, Rik has always maintained that he's straight. He flaunts an endless series of romantic partners - all of whom are women. And all of them are stunningly beautiful. Although he prefers not to discuss his romantic endeavors with anyone at work, he becomes noticeably defensive when anyone accuses him of being - or even infers that he might be - gay.
Education
R
ik lays claim to only the most basic of educational credentials. He attended public school in Puerto Rico, but dropped out of high school when his social media career took off.
Employment
H
e's been a Hegemony employee, and a member of the Special Projects team, for three years. Although he has no immediate prospects outside this employment, he cherishes his history as an influencer and an aborted reality show host.
Accomplishments & Achievements
R
ik maintains a great fondness for his days as a quasi-celebrity. He occassionally references events that occurred during filming of the never-released show Cook-Ups & Hook-Ups. Despite his apparent "fall from grace", he doesn't outwardly harbor any deep-seated resentment regarding the manner in which that all fell apart.
Failures & Embarrassments
H
is "black face scandal" is often described - by others - as a putative source of embarrassment for him. Those in his inner-circle know that he's far less ashamed of the details of the so-called "scandal", and he's far more bothered merely by the fact that he hasn't found any way to reclaim his prominent position as a popular and widely-viewed influencer.
Intellectual Characteristics
R
ik has a preternatural understanding of relationships. He can often identify the feelings that others have for their colleagues - even before they are ready to acknowledge such feelings. He sees through the social niceties and perceives the "real" dynamics that are happening between people.
There's no "he" or "she" or "they" on a dance floor. There's only "love".
Rik Sagstrom, Project Administrator with Hegemony International
He's openly hostile toward any traditional conservative values. He embraces "free love" and desires for others to do the same. He abhors bias - in nearly all of its forms - and he can become quite belligerent when he witnesses it in person.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
H
is greatest desire is to reclaim his status as a quasi-celebrity, although most people believe that this particular ship has sailed. He has a penchant for highly-orchestrated public events and he knows how to draw the spotlight onto himself.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
R
ik has a keen sense of style - not just for himself, but for those around him. He embraces any opportunity to help others to step up their fashion game.
Social
Contacts & Relations
O
utside the office, Rik is rarely seen without a gorgeous woman in his vicinity. This causes great confusion amongst those who assume that straight men must present themselves in a traditionally-masculine manner. This also causes conflict when others are bold enough to suggests that these women are "beards" - an accusation that Rik takes personally.
Religious Views
R
ik identifies as Catholic. Although he doesn't actively pursue his faith, he has an extensive knowledge of saints and can sometimes be seen fondling a rosary. However, many of the "saints" that he invokes have no historical basis in reality.
Social Aptitude
R
ik is audacious, funny, petty, and catty. This endears him to some - while alienating others. He knows how to work a crowd and he has a flair about him, even when performing mundane activities.
Mannerisms
H
e favors audacious gestures and is quite animated when he speaks.
Speech
H
e typically speaks in a controlled with no accent. But when he's excited or upset, his Puerto Rican background can shine through.
Wealth & Financial state
F
inancially, Rik has little to show for his time as a social media star and (aborted) reality show host. However, he still has a lot of... stuff. His sizable wardrobe, lavish apartment, and high-end car give others the impression that he's much richer than he actually is.
Current Location
Birthplace
2037
Children
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Presentation
Androgynous
Eyes
Green
Hair
Short, straight, and black - frosted blonde and heavily gelled
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Light beige
Height
1.8 m
Weight
81 kg
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
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