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First batch of... who knows how many. A bunch. Still not quite done with weeding yet (that'll, hopefully, be finished by the end of the day), but we wanted to get the first few apps up and voted on.
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Character: Toomi Maya
Series: Soukyuu no Fafner/Fafner in the Azure
Canon: Fafner focuses on Tatsumiya Island, the
world's isolated "last paradise," which is attacked by "Festums"
(mind-eating aliens), turns itself into Tokyo-3, and sends out
"Fafner," its series of giant robots. Initially, the series shows
Maya's gentle, personable side but, as the situation worsens, Maya
shows a core of steel: she is perceptive, willing to put her life on
the line for her friends, and unafraid to stand up to authorities (the
app focuses on her steelier side, which is what she'd show in a new
and dangerous situation). Maya has an intense dislike for
Machiavellian Minashiro Soushi (assimilateblind) for,
among other things, failing to nurture main character Makabe Kazuki…
who Maya crushes on through the series and will do anything to
make happy, even if it means giving him up to Soushi. Maya is an
understated character: except in extreme cases, she is generally
restrained and willing to work from the background, so long as it
keeps her loved ones happy.
Some odds and ends: Maya is an ace sniper, her Fafner's model is "Mark
Sieben," and the "Neo-United Nations" controls the world outside
Tatsumiya. (To those who know the series: this app toys with the
"Commander Kenji" set-up mentioned in a director's interview. Miolnir
is the friendly Festum who looks like Makabe Akane.)
The journey to Louisiana, at least, was uneventful (the road to hell
is, apparently, unpaved, and has lovely scenic views of the
bayous). I managed to complete a scan of most of the region
Miolnir-san gave for Minashiro-kun, but one segment was protected by a
barrier that Mark Sieben couldn't penetrate. Kenji-kun ordered me to
disembark and explore the area, which was, supposedly, "safe."
This was obviously some strange usage of the word "safe" that I wasn't
previously aware of.
Neo-United Nations territory in the outside world is even stranger
than I'd expected. Ducks breathe fire (are they Neo-U.N. weapons?
Animals with implanted flamethrowers?), monkeys are enormous and
pursued me through the trees, and distressed bipolar bears roam the
mountains, apparently upset by the lack of ice. Small pink pr0ns -
prawns, rather; this place is a bit distracting - are squirming away
from tentacles in the lake and attaching themselves to any organism
they can find, and whenever I try to tug them off the resident
squirrels they… well, they appear to have mind-altering powers, and I
won't be touching them again if I can help it.
Most distressingly, perhaps, are what appear to be… zombies
(right out of big sister's old horror movies), shuffling around. I've
surveyed their primitive encampments through a rifle lens, and
explored most of this sector, but there's still no sign of
Minashiro-kun. The zombies all, however, seem about as
socially inept as he is. I wonder if I could take one back to
Kazuki-kun and tell him that I'd found Minashiro-kun… No. Kazuki-kun's
happiness is what's important here! I can't take any shortcuts by
bringing home a zombie in leather and a wig!
Hopefully, my final report will make it back to Tatsumiya before the
zombies, ducklings, monkeys, bears, and brain-warping seafood make it
to me. Nothing, after all, travels faster than bad news, and there's
plenty of that in the message. Having Tatsumiya transform into a
military base was disconcerting, but discovering that the rest of the
outside world is infested with hormonally imbalanced fauna is even
worse. Still, I'll keep on fighting these creatures and get out of
here, no matter how many times they shout "Braaaaaaains" or try
crawling in my skin and sending filthy images! I have to keep
looking! There's… there's Kazuki-kun to think of, after all!
Though… not in the way that the prawns want me to think. I've fought
mind-warping aliens for more than a year - I won't let a place like
this wear me down.
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Character: Fai D. Flowright (Note: There about fifteen different ways to spell his name. Going with the most commonly accepted.)
Series: Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles
(mod note: Fai's age is unknown, but generally assumed to be anywhere from 17 to 25. We decided to allow it to pass as a camper app.)
Canon: One day, Sakura and Syaroan (yes, and no, that Sakura and Syaoran. Yay for alternate universes) decide to go on an cross-dimensional trip to regain Sakura's memories. They are joined by Mokona (yep!), Kurogane, a sword wielding samurai who hates sweet foods and enjoys reading pop magazines, and Fai (aka, Big Kitty) an ex-wizard who is unable to whistle and who enjoys annoying Kuro-wanwan in his spare time. Fai appears to be easy going, cheerful, charming and sweet, as well as creative in his nicknames for Kuro-muru, but underneath his smiles he hides a complete refusal to use his magic and a fear of Ashura-ou, the sleeping King of Fai's home country, Celes. Even with a guard-Chii, Fai must continue to travel to different dimensions with the gang, or else Ashura-ou could wake up and track him down. Fai doesn't want to die, but he won't resist if he does, and he's a good enough actor, that most characters don't notice his fairly common emo moments. He seems to like children and gets along with most adults and he also doesn't have any sort of UST with Kuro-pii, really. Honestly. In short, Fai is a tall, skinny, dorky, not-so-ambiguisly gay man with pretty hair and we love him.
Aaa-aah? What a mysterious new world! And such atmosphere, don't you think, Mokona? ♥ I don't think I've ever seen people who looked like that, have - ah, Mokona? Kuro-nin? Syaoran-kun, Sakura-chan?
...
Well, this isn't good, I'd say! Kuro-sama~ How could you abandon me? I thought you cared about me, Kuro-tan, and yet here I am all alone, and you even took everyone with you! I feel so lonely already, Kuro-miii, please come back for me~~~
..That didn't work? Hyuu, that's too bad! I guess I'll have to- !! I've forgotten my manners, forgive me! I am Fai D. Flowright, and it's very nice to be in such a lovely place. I'm quite interested in learning how I got seperated from Mokona and Kuro-muu all about this lovely country! ♥ The natives here seem very friendly, though they do need to take a bath and perhaps see a doctor, that skin ailment CAN'T be healthy. Also, is there anyone here who can give me information about possible sources of power? It's not something too important, of course! I'm simply happy meeting new people~
Hmm! Until I am rescued by my lovely and dashing Prince Kuro-ponpon, I think I'll sit down here for a while next to the lake! It looks wonderful, if not an interesting shade of red. Red like Kurorin's eyes! ♥ I wonder how long it will take for me to be rescued. I hope that it's not too long, or else . . . ah...! Is -Is that what you people wear in this country? It looks interesting to say the least, but I don't have to wear it, right? Right? Ahahah. If you don't mind, I think I'll just stick with mine! Please don't come any closer with those! Kuro-hime would laugh at me if he saw me in something like that~... if Kuro-tan were here...
I'm sorry! I don't know what got over me, there seems to be something undead dust in my eye~ Now that it's gone, is there a chance someone will help me with the customs of this world? ♥ From what I understand, "Iyaaaaa~~ Not there! Aaaaahhnn~~" is a declaration of friendship, yes? How exciting!
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Character: Miguel Ayman
Series: Gundam SEED & Gundam SEED Astray
Canon: Miguel is the spirited and young elite officer of the famed le Klueze squad, (consisting of Athrun Zala, Yzak Jule, Dearka Elthman, the late Nicol Amarfi and the late Rusty 'I Died Fifteen Minutes In' MacKenzie) who graduated only two years earlier than his squad of cadets. In that short time already had accomplished high military honours that earned him the nickname “the Magic Bullet of Dusk”. It is clear that the only things that can match his enthusiasm and skill are his ego and sense of companionship.
Although well versed in battlefield knowledge, he tends to underestimate situations and make little mistakes on behalf of his pride -- but in the end he really only means well. Even if this little trifle is what cost him his life against the super Coordinator Kira Yamato by shrugging him off as ‘nothing special’, Miguel doesn’t seem to be the type that would hold grudges or dwell on past mistakes. He is a little laid-back, and a bit of an egocentric goof, but cares deeply for his comrades; often coming up with odd jokes and wisecracks nobody else understands in attempt to battle the overwhelming emo of the other mobile suit pilots.
[Commander Miguel Ayman of the ZAFT le Klueze Squad, pilot of ZGMF-1017 GINN Custom; reporting in at 0800 hours.]
Well, you know. If there was somebody or something to report in to. Hell, I knew I'd be sent to Earth, but what is this? I thought even the Naturals would have more class than that! For any sort of establishment, service is always a top priority! Feh. What impertinence. At least the rotting welcoming squad was something of an entertainment - that gentleman back there? Smelled and talked like the Captain. Oh, Nicol’s gonna scold me for that one. Com’on, admit it, you were laughing!
Hey, when Headquarters said, “retrieve your runaway squad” I was thinking more of a “Jule ran off for clothing again” or “Zala locked himself in the closet again in a fit of depression” not “holy SHIT, that’s going to leave a stain on my suit’s paintjob!” Ah well, gotta go with the flow. Come and get me, I’m always up for more target practice! (on that note, that’s going to take forever to wash out. Can anybody spare some windex?) Hmm, I’m going to have to disembark and have a look around.
…
W-e-l-l, that was interesting. If this is Jule’s idea of a department store, I’m going to have to have a stern talking to that cadet later. Even I know that green doesn’t go with radioactive orange. Unattractive looking reanimated corpses, check! Ominous rustling from the woods, check! Rickety sign with “fuck” and “die” inscribed with blood, check! If I didn’t know any better, I’d say I was dreaming, but no dream can smell this bad.
Heh. You know this isn’t so awfu-- !!! Nevermind. Oh, you’re going to pay for that one! Nobody touches my uniform without asking first! You could at least tell me where the laundry room is! Oh, wait, right. Middle of nowhere. You! Step away from the GINN! Step away from my baby! No, no you didn’t just -- !
… Tell me, is there some sort of booth or office or civilization of some sort? I’d like to file an official complaint.
[Commander Miguel Ayman of the ZAFT le Klueze Squad, pilot of ZGMF-1017 GINN Custom; end transmission at 0930 hours.]
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Character: Ashiya Mizuki
Series: Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
Canon: Ashiya Mizuki is a cheerful, determined, and often rather impulsive Japanese-American girl who grew up in California. She became a great fan of the young Japanese high-jump star, Sano Izumi, and so she decided to go to Japan and enter his school to try to meet him! The catch? Sano Izumi just became a first-year student at an all-boys school! Not to be dissuaded by a simple little thing like that, Mizuki cuts her hair and disguises herself as a boy.
Plainly, once Mizuki gets an idea, she doesn't let go of it easily; she's also sweet, kind, and makes friends out of enemies with ease, but she's more than a little thoughtless for her own safety, and can behave quite foolishly. She is far too trusting - was nearly raped when she ignored friends' warnings about a fellow she was certain was nice and trustworthy, etc - and a little naive. She does her best to speak and behave in a masculine fashion for the sake of her disguise, but just about everyone assumes she's a girl until she tells them otherwise.
I'm here! I, I may have become a little confused in the airport and missed my plane, but that nice Western lady helped me get on the next plane and told me she'd have a friend of hers waiting to drive me to the camp so I wouldn't miss anything (I tried to say I could find my own way there but she said she'd be offended if I didn't take her help, so that's okay, right? Maybe I can ask dad to reimburse her gas money? It's so expensive right now...).
Oh, this should be an exciting break from school - I'm so glad Sano and I managed to get permission to go to this special track and field training camp in America! Sano's form has been wonderful lately, but he can't let up on training now! But...
This...
This doesn't look anything like a track and field training camp! I mean, I'm definitely getting practice in running, but I'm supposed to be here as an observer! And this doesn't look like northern California, either.
Huh? Hey- where's Sano? Oh no- I'm at the wrong camp! I knew it! I need to get out of here and get to the right one. I think I came in over here...?
Oh. Oh dear.
Oh, this isn't any good at all.
I can't let this get me down, though! I'll get past this barrier somehow... ...tomorrow! It's getting awfully dark now; I should find a cabin and sleep. I hope no one minds me intruding for the night.
Oh, lights! Is anyone there? Hello? Hello? Hello?
Why does this cabin have chicken legs...? ...uwaaaaah!
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Character: Fuchion Kazuki aka 'Ito no Kazuki' or 'Kazuki of the Strings'
Series: Get Backers (manga)
Canon: Kazuki is the heir to the school of Fuchion style where one fights with koto/piano strings, and he keeps his in bells tied onto his hair. Although Kazuki is 100% male, the training necessary for inheriting the school and his delicate looks leads many to mistake him for a beautiful woman. He fled with his best friend and protector Kakei Juubei to Mugen Fortress when the school was destroyed. There, Kazuki eventually becomes one the Four Kings of VOLTS under the 'Lighting Emperor' Amano Ginji. However, he eventually leaves Mugen and VOLTS behind. Kazuki is graceful, polite, friendly, and has a love for gossip. He is close friends with many of the former VOLTS members but his relationship with Juubei leads even the authors to doubt somewhat about the depth of their relationship.
I'm used to incorrect maps in this line of work, even extremely vague direction I've had to deal with on many occasions. Despite all that, the directions the clients gave for this particular assignment was simply... absurd.
I'm sure I turned left at the 'Radioactive Apples' and past the 'Nest of Vampiric Fire Breathing Ducklings.' Then I went down that trail behind the 'Tentacle Monster that May or May Not Tentacle Rape' and did a 270 at the 'Big Bad Croc' as the map indicated. But I'm still quite lost as to where I am... and I think the toucans are laughing at my distress.
Somehow I have to reassess my view that the Mugen Fortress is the most confusing maze there is because I think I just found the true champion. And I would also like to reassess the usefulness of the intelligence agents that I used and would like to string them up and feed them to the aforementioned 'Big Bad Croc.'
I was told this is a, and I quote, '...dynamic summer camp where young adults learn survival and leadership skills necessary for the future. Everyday would be filled with exciting activities and never seen before events...' If by 'exciting activities' they meant the zombie dodging and the monsters chasing and the tree that just tried to grab my behind (I'm getting sexual molested by a tree???) then yes, I suppose it is 'exciting.' But I would also call it 'suicidal' and 'maniacal'. As for the 'never seen before events'... I hope it stays never seen.
I wish I asked Juubie to come along with me, but I didn't want to interrupt his training in the mountains. Still, I would appreciate an extra set of ey... person to guard my back, as the trees seem to have taken a liking to swapping their branches at my butt. (And I took the liberty to add to the map with the 'Forest of Molestation.') I would have no problem surviving on my own, my threads can take care of any of the smelly, badly dressed individuals and whatever else that comes along, but I really would like to get this job over with and leave this place as soon as possible.
Ginji-san, Ban, where are you guys?
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Character: Sohma Akito
Series: Fruits Basket
Canon: Caution: This app will contain LOTS of spoilers for Fruits Basket, as I can't adequately explain Akito without.
Akito is the Head of the Sohma Family. He is also the most important family member who is cursed by the spirits of the Chinese Zodiac. The curse works in that when a cursed member of the Zodiac is hugged, he/she turns into his/her corresponding Zodiac animal. However, Akito is unique in that he is not one of the animals from the Zodiac, he's the God from the Zodiac who presides over the Banquet all of the animals attend. Technically speaking, he is master of all of the souls of the Zodiac, that is: his word is law, none of the cursed Sohma family members can disobey him or go against his wishes, even when he inflicts physical abuse on them or outright (mostly mental) torture. Also unlike the other Zodiac members, he does not transform into anything when hugged or sick. (Though he does become sick quite easily, and often.)
However, Akito is also very contradictory in that although he does hurt the members of the Zodiac terribly at times, at the same time he tells them he loves them, that he truly cares for them, and that everything will be fine.
And although I've been using 'he' to describe Akito: Akito is in actuality a female. However, only Shigure, and two other Zodiac members who haven't been applied know this. Though 'he' hides it very well, it's why Akito is very possessive of the Sohma males.
Overall, Akito is a very private, confusing character who alternates between being a tyrannical sociopath who can only belittle others, and a gentle caregiver with nothing but kind words.
Note to all Fruits Basket rpers: I'm apping a more understated version of Akito, one who at least won't request the Zodiac members appeal to him 24/7.
Camp Fuck You Die.
As I say it, it sounds all the more appealing to me. I may go so far to even say... being here is one of the first times I've felt happy, in the whole span of my short, miserable life.
...Oh, but how strange I must sound. Greetings. I am Sohma Akito. Being a part of the Sohma family, I've grown up just a little... isolated. This is my first experience with 'camp'. It's also my first experience with firing a shotgun. (Which is very exciting, especially the recoil. If only I knew how exciting it could be, I might've started using one before...)
I met the zombies a little earlier. So many of them. Pale imitations of human life, barely able to shamble along, let alone be able to bite poor, fragile, little me. Observing them, it almost felt...
...familiar, somehow.
Of course, I felt bad putting them out of their misery, but I'm sure everyone'll agree: the needs of the living must come first
I'm definitely not used to hiking long distances, but I'm looking very forward to whatever activities this camp may have. Especially arts and crafts. One can never have too many birdhouses, I think. And the local fauna seems so charming...
I may appear weak, but don't worry about me. I'm capable of handling myself, and I'm lucky to have such fine relatives who care about me...
Thank you, everyone.
[Private to the Juunishi.]
I'm watching all of you. ...Even you, Kyou. (Though I'm sure you don't deserve it.)
Some of you may think you're here as a punishment. Nothing could be further from the truth. My beloved Juunishi...
Please, go on as you were. You shouldn't notice me. You'll barely even know I'm here. You don't even have to visit me, if you don't want to. Though I'd be happy if you made the effort. You're all... too kind.
But, it's merely a reflection of how you've grown up, isn't it?
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Character: Greta
Series: Kyou Kara Maou
Canon: In case you, by some chance, know nothing of this show, information can be found here.
When we first meet Greta, she attempts (and fails, badly) to assasinate Yuuri in the hopes of pleasing her abusive, Mazoku-hating guardians. Yuuri, being Yuuri, decides to take her along on his hotsprings vacation and talk to her, and while she is withdrawn at first, she quickly warms up to him. Eventually, Yuuri legally adopts her as his daughter.
Greta is precocious, affectionate, and very eager to help everyone, and just about everyone has a huge soft spot for her - especially Gwendal, who not only plies her with little knitted animals, but notably doesn't object to her frequent hugs and her chosen nickname for him, "Gwen."
Also, let it be noted that in the KKM universe, inter-dimensional travel is done through water.
Greta's really sorry, Gwen!
I know you told me to stay at the castle… but I was getting so worried and lonely and Anissina's starting to get really scary and kept telling me that it was good that you were gone so we could cl-cleanse the castle of the evils of men (I told her you weren't evil, Gwen!) I had to come find you! Ulrike said she'd send me right to where you were, but… I think she made a mistake the first time, 'cause I ended up in this weird place, but then it brought me here!
The water in Yuuri's world is really different, too… it's really shiny and green! It looked kinda dirty at first, and I thought it might make me sick or something… but then I saw people swimming around at the bottom of the lake! They looked like they were having fun, too, 'cause they didn't move at all, even when I poked them! I guess people in this world really like swimming! Maybe Yuuri will let us all go swimming sometime!
I still didn't think this was the right place, at first… Ulrike said it was a "wasteland of unimaginable evil and terror," but it looked like everyone was so happy! Then guess who I saw? Kohi! He looked kinda different, though, but I guess even Kohi is different in Yuuri's world! So I ran up and I hugged him really tightly and told him to take me to where everyone was, but… when I touched him he screamed and ran away. Kohiiiiii? Did I do something wrong? Come back!
S-Somebody please help me? It's getting dark, and I lost the bag with all my dry clothes and Wolfram's copy of The Adventures of Anissina and her Semi-Attractive Sidekick Cecile (I-I'll make it up to you, Wolfram! Don't get mad!), and all the Kohi ran away, and the only person around is a man with a funny hat who followed me from the weird place and keeps calling me "moo chacha" and talking about something called an "astro van" and I wanna go home…
Yuuri? Wolfram? Gweeeeeeeeen? I can't find the piggy you made me, Gwen…
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Character: Kagurazaka Asuna
Series: Mahou Sensei Negima!
Canon: Asuna is a 14-year-old orphan girl with a hell of a temper. Although she has her moments of stubborn childishness and immaturity like anyone else, she's a very capable 14--she's been on her own since she was very young and has learned how to damn well take care of herself, refusing charity and handouts even if it means breaking her back with extra work. Asuna's biggest pet peeve is people who can't look after themselves properly, which means she has a big thing for older men and dislikes children, even though she's a caring big-sister sort at heart and gets very protective of her ten-year-old teacher/roommate Negi. Sometimes these sisterly tendencies manifest themselves rather violently (she IS an Akamatsu heroine), but such is life! Asuna is also not an ordinary girl--she has complete immunity to harmful or questionable magic, a mysterious past, knowledge of the magical world through her partner Negi, a great deal of physical strength, and a huge harisen (paper fan) that delivers a powerful demon-destroying whack when she wields it. Awesome. Overall, she's a willful, loyal, and caring girl with a good head for fighting, although not very intelligent at all when it comes to schoolwork or anything academic (she's dead last in her class, actually), who will do anything for the people she cares for--even while beating the crap out of them on the sidelines.
Oh, and coming from an Akamatsu manga, she often ends up naked or subjected to kinky forms of torture. . . . Very often.
That's it. I'm breathing, counting to ten, and counting my blessings! All right. I have my health, until this pit gives me some horrible infection. I have my harisen, even if--okay, the harisen's pretty kick-ass against zombies, so no complaints there. Smacking stuff around with a bunch of paper is still really damn cool! But anyway, blessings. I'm fully and modestly clothed and even wearing panties . . .
Yeah, okay, we'll see how long that one lasts.
And here I thought all the weird stuff only happened when Negi was running around being a twit. Louisiana's not supposed to be like this! I've seen those Spring Break specials, and I think I would have remembered the zombies. I deserve some free beads for the undead butt I've kicked, all right? What, take my shirt off? No freaking way! You'll probably all have seen me naked by the end of the day anyway. So what's it going to be this time, evil magical zombie king with the power to turn my skirt into Swiss cheese? Again? Well fine, I'm ready for it, bring it on!
Dammit, Negi, you had better be able to take care of yourself without me around. Because if you're dead when I get home, I'll KILL you all over again. Brat.
I really hope all the horrible smells around this camp are from the zombies and not the campers. Sheesh, can't you guys get your acts together just a little bit? This place is a mess. I'm not a freaking babysitter, already! But if ANY of you are stinking up my cabin with your sweaty selves, so help me, I will hold you down and shampoo your hair myself until it SHINES. Don't think I won't do it. And I won't enjoy it, either, perverts, so don't get any ideas!
So. Since it looks like I'm stuck here for awhile. . . . Any of the counselors hot? ♥
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Character: Toomi Maya
Series: Soukyuu no Fafner/Fafner in the Azure
Canon: Fafner focuses on Tatsumiya Island, the
world's isolated "last paradise," which is attacked by "Festums"
(mind-eating aliens), turns itself into Tokyo-3, and sends out
"Fafner," its series of giant robots. Initially, the series shows
Maya's gentle, personable side but, as the situation worsens, Maya
shows a core of steel: she is perceptive, willing to put her life on
the line for her friends, and unafraid to stand up to authorities (the
app focuses on her steelier side, which is what she'd show in a new
and dangerous situation). Maya has an intense dislike for
Machiavellian Minashiro Soushi (assimilateblind) for,
among other things, failing to nurture main character Makabe Kazuki…
who Maya crushes on through the series and will do anything to
make happy, even if it means giving him up to Soushi. Maya is an
understated character: except in extreme cases, she is generally
restrained and willing to work from the background, so long as it
keeps her loved ones happy.
Some odds and ends: Maya is an ace sniper, her Fafner's model is "Mark
Sieben," and the "Neo-United Nations" controls the world outside
Tatsumiya. (To those who know the series: this app toys with the
"Commander Kenji" set-up mentioned in a director's interview. Miolnir
is the friendly Festum who looks like Makabe Akane.)
The journey to Louisiana, at least, was uneventful (the road to hell
is, apparently, unpaved, and has lovely scenic views of the
bayous). I managed to complete a scan of most of the region
Miolnir-san gave for Minashiro-kun, but one segment was protected by a
barrier that Mark Sieben couldn't penetrate. Kenji-kun ordered me to
disembark and explore the area, which was, supposedly, "safe."
This was obviously some strange usage of the word "safe" that I wasn't
previously aware of.
Neo-United Nations territory in the outside world is even stranger
than I'd expected. Ducks breathe fire (are they Neo-U.N. weapons?
Animals with implanted flamethrowers?), monkeys are enormous and
pursued me through the trees, and distressed bipolar bears roam the
mountains, apparently upset by the lack of ice. Small pink pr0ns -
prawns, rather; this place is a bit distracting - are squirming away
from tentacles in the lake and attaching themselves to any organism
they can find, and whenever I try to tug them off the resident
squirrels they… well, they appear to have mind-altering powers, and I
won't be touching them again if I can help it.
Most distressingly, perhaps, are what appear to be… zombies
(right out of big sister's old horror movies), shuffling around. I've
surveyed their primitive encampments through a rifle lens, and
explored most of this sector, but there's still no sign of
Minashiro-kun. The zombies all, however, seem about as
socially inept as he is. I wonder if I could take one back to
Kazuki-kun and tell him that I'd found Minashiro-kun… No. Kazuki-kun's
happiness is what's important here! I can't take any shortcuts by
bringing home a zombie in leather and a wig!
Hopefully, my final report will make it back to Tatsumiya before the
zombies, ducklings, monkeys, bears, and brain-warping seafood make it
to me. Nothing, after all, travels faster than bad news, and there's
plenty of that in the message. Having Tatsumiya transform into a
military base was disconcerting, but discovering that the rest of the
outside world is infested with hormonally imbalanced fauna is even
worse. Still, I'll keep on fighting these creatures and get out of
here, no matter how many times they shout "Braaaaaaains" or try
crawling in my skin and sending filthy images! I have to keep
looking! There's… there's Kazuki-kun to think of, after all!
Though… not in the way that the prawns want me to think. I've fought
mind-warping aliens for more than a year - I won't let a place like
this wear me down.
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Character: Fai D. Flowright (Note: There about fifteen different ways to spell his name. Going with the most commonly accepted.)
Series: Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles
(mod note: Fai's age is unknown, but generally assumed to be anywhere from 17 to 25. We decided to allow it to pass as a camper app.)
Canon: One day, Sakura and Syaroan (yes, and no, that Sakura and Syaoran. Yay for alternate universes) decide to go on an cross-dimensional trip to regain Sakura's memories. They are joined by Mokona (yep!), Kurogane, a sword wielding samurai who hates sweet foods and enjoys reading pop magazines, and Fai (aka, Big Kitty) an ex-wizard who is unable to whistle and who enjoys annoying Kuro-wanwan in his spare time. Fai appears to be easy going, cheerful, charming and sweet, as well as creative in his nicknames for Kuro-muru, but underneath his smiles he hides a complete refusal to use his magic and a fear of Ashura-ou, the sleeping King of Fai's home country, Celes. Even with a guard-Chii, Fai must continue to travel to different dimensions with the gang, or else Ashura-ou could wake up and track him down. Fai doesn't want to die, but he won't resist if he does, and he's a good enough actor, that most characters don't notice his fairly common emo moments. He seems to like children and gets along with most adults and he also doesn't have any sort of UST with Kuro-pii, really. Honestly. In short, Fai is a tall, skinny, dorky, not-so-ambiguisly gay man with pretty hair and we love him.
Aaa-aah? What a mysterious new world! And such atmosphere, don't you think, Mokona? ♥ I don't think I've ever seen people who looked like that, have - ah, Mokona? Kuro-nin? Syaoran-kun, Sakura-chan?
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Well, this isn't good, I'd say! Kuro-sama~ How could you abandon me? I thought you cared about me, Kuro-tan, and yet here I am all alone, and you even took everyone with you! I feel so lonely already, Kuro-miii, please come back for me~~~
..That didn't work? Hyuu, that's too bad! I guess I'll have to- !! I've forgotten my manners, forgive me! I am Fai D. Flowright, and it's very nice to be in such a lovely place. I'm quite interested in learning how I got seperated from Mokona and Kuro-muu all about this lovely country! ♥ The natives here seem very friendly, though they do need to take a bath and perhaps see a doctor, that skin ailment CAN'T be healthy. Also, is there anyone here who can give me information about possible sources of power? It's not something too important, of course! I'm simply happy meeting new people~
Hmm! Until I am rescued by my lovely and dashing Prince Kuro-ponpon, I think I'll sit down here for a while next to the lake! It looks wonderful, if not an interesting shade of red. Red like Kurorin's eyes! ♥ I wonder how long it will take for me to be rescued. I hope that it's not too long, or else . . . ah...! Is -Is that what you people wear in this country? It looks interesting to say the least, but I don't have to wear it, right? Right? Ahahah. If you don't mind, I think I'll just stick with mine! Please don't come any closer with those! Kuro-hime would laugh at me if he saw me in something like that~... if Kuro-tan were here...
I'm sorry! I don't know what got over me, there seems to be something undead dust in my eye~ Now that it's gone, is there a chance someone will help me with the customs of this world? ♥ From what I understand, "Iyaaaaa~~ Not there! Aaaaahhnn~~" is a declaration of friendship, yes? How exciting!
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Character: Miguel Ayman
Series: Gundam SEED & Gundam SEED Astray
Canon: Miguel is the spirited and young elite officer of the famed le Klueze squad, (consisting of Athrun Zala, Yzak Jule, Dearka Elthman, the late Nicol Amarfi and the late Rusty 'I Died Fifteen Minutes In' MacKenzie) who graduated only two years earlier than his squad of cadets. In that short time already had accomplished high military honours that earned him the nickname “the Magic Bullet of Dusk”. It is clear that the only things that can match his enthusiasm and skill are his ego and sense of companionship.
Although well versed in battlefield knowledge, he tends to underestimate situations and make little mistakes on behalf of his pride -- but in the end he really only means well. Even if this little trifle is what cost him his life against the super Coordinator Kira Yamato by shrugging him off as ‘nothing special’, Miguel doesn’t seem to be the type that would hold grudges or dwell on past mistakes. He is a little laid-back, and a bit of an egocentric goof, but cares deeply for his comrades; often coming up with odd jokes and wisecracks nobody else understands in attempt to battle the overwhelming emo of the other mobile suit pilots.
[Commander Miguel Ayman of the ZAFT le Klueze Squad, pilot of ZGMF-1017 GINN Custom; reporting in at 0800 hours.]
Well, you know. If there was somebody or something to report in to. Hell, I knew I'd be sent to Earth, but what is this? I thought even the Naturals would have more class than that! For any sort of establishment, service is always a top priority! Feh. What impertinence. At least the rotting welcoming squad was something of an entertainment - that gentleman back there? Smelled and talked like the Captain. Oh, Nicol’s gonna scold me for that one. Com’on, admit it, you were laughing!
Hey, when Headquarters said, “retrieve your runaway squad” I was thinking more of a “Jule ran off for clothing again” or “Zala locked himself in the closet again in a fit of depression” not “holy SHIT, that’s going to leave a stain on my suit’s paintjob!” Ah well, gotta go with the flow. Come and get me, I’m always up for more target practice! (on that note, that’s going to take forever to wash out. Can anybody spare some windex?) Hmm, I’m going to have to disembark and have a look around.
…
W-e-l-l, that was interesting. If this is Jule’s idea of a department store, I’m going to have to have a stern talking to that cadet later. Even I know that green doesn’t go with radioactive orange. Unattractive looking reanimated corpses, check! Ominous rustling from the woods, check! Rickety sign with “fuck” and “die” inscribed with blood, check! If I didn’t know any better, I’d say I was dreaming, but no dream can smell this bad.
Heh. You know this isn’t so awfu-- !!! Nevermind. Oh, you’re going to pay for that one! Nobody touches my uniform without asking first! You could at least tell me where the laundry room is! Oh, wait, right. Middle of nowhere. You! Step away from the GINN! Step away from my baby! No, no you didn’t just -- !
… Tell me, is there some sort of booth or office or civilization of some sort? I’d like to file an official complaint.
[Commander Miguel Ayman of the ZAFT le Klueze Squad, pilot of ZGMF-1017 GINN Custom; end transmission at 0930 hours.]
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Character: Ashiya Mizuki
Series: Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
Canon: Ashiya Mizuki is a cheerful, determined, and often rather impulsive Japanese-American girl who grew up in California. She became a great fan of the young Japanese high-jump star, Sano Izumi, and so she decided to go to Japan and enter his school to try to meet him! The catch? Sano Izumi just became a first-year student at an all-boys school! Not to be dissuaded by a simple little thing like that, Mizuki cuts her hair and disguises herself as a boy.
Plainly, once Mizuki gets an idea, she doesn't let go of it easily; she's also sweet, kind, and makes friends out of enemies with ease, but she's more than a little thoughtless for her own safety, and can behave quite foolishly. She is far too trusting - was nearly raped when she ignored friends' warnings about a fellow she was certain was nice and trustworthy, etc - and a little naive. She does her best to speak and behave in a masculine fashion for the sake of her disguise, but just about everyone assumes she's a girl until she tells them otherwise.
I'm here! I, I may have become a little confused in the airport and missed my plane, but that nice Western lady helped me get on the next plane and told me she'd have a friend of hers waiting to drive me to the camp so I wouldn't miss anything (I tried to say I could find my own way there but she said she'd be offended if I didn't take her help, so that's okay, right? Maybe I can ask dad to reimburse her gas money? It's so expensive right now...).
Oh, this should be an exciting break from school - I'm so glad Sano and I managed to get permission to go to this special track and field training camp in America! Sano's form has been wonderful lately, but he can't let up on training now! But...
This...
This doesn't look anything like a track and field training camp! I mean, I'm definitely getting practice in running, but I'm supposed to be here as an observer! And this doesn't look like northern California, either.
Huh? Hey- where's Sano? Oh no- I'm at the wrong camp! I knew it! I need to get out of here and get to the right one. I think I came in over here...?
Oh. Oh dear.
Oh, this isn't any good at all.
I can't let this get me down, though! I'll get past this barrier somehow... ...tomorrow! It's getting awfully dark now; I should find a cabin and sleep. I hope no one minds me intruding for the night.
Oh, lights! Is anyone there? Hello? Hello? Hello?
Why does this cabin have chicken legs...? ...uwaaaaah!
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Character: Fuchion Kazuki aka 'Ito no Kazuki' or 'Kazuki of the Strings'
Series: Get Backers (manga)
Canon: Kazuki is the heir to the school of Fuchion style where one fights with koto/piano strings, and he keeps his in bells tied onto his hair. Although Kazuki is 100% male, the training necessary for inheriting the school and his delicate looks leads many to mistake him for a beautiful woman. He fled with his best friend and protector Kakei Juubei to Mugen Fortress when the school was destroyed. There, Kazuki eventually becomes one the Four Kings of VOLTS under the 'Lighting Emperor' Amano Ginji. However, he eventually leaves Mugen and VOLTS behind. Kazuki is graceful, polite, friendly, and has a love for gossip. He is close friends with many of the former VOLTS members but his relationship with Juubei leads even the authors to doubt somewhat about the depth of their relationship.
I'm used to incorrect maps in this line of work, even extremely vague direction I've had to deal with on many occasions. Despite all that, the directions the clients gave for this particular assignment was simply... absurd.
I'm sure I turned left at the 'Radioactive Apples' and past the 'Nest of Vampiric Fire Breathing Ducklings.' Then I went down that trail behind the 'Tentacle Monster that May or May Not Tentacle Rape' and did a 270 at the 'Big Bad Croc' as the map indicated. But I'm still quite lost as to where I am... and I think the toucans are laughing at my distress.
Somehow I have to reassess my view that the Mugen Fortress is the most confusing maze there is because I think I just found the true champion. And I would also like to reassess the usefulness of the intelligence agents that I used and would like to string them up and feed them to the aforementioned 'Big Bad Croc.'
I was told this is a, and I quote, '...dynamic summer camp where young adults learn survival and leadership skills necessary for the future. Everyday would be filled with exciting activities and never seen before events...' If by 'exciting activities' they meant the zombie dodging and the monsters chasing and the tree that just tried to grab my behind (I'm getting sexual molested by a tree???) then yes, I suppose it is 'exciting.' But I would also call it 'suicidal' and 'maniacal'. As for the 'never seen before events'... I hope it stays never seen.
I wish I asked Juubie to come along with me, but I didn't want to interrupt his training in the mountains. Still, I would appreciate an extra set of ey... person to guard my back, as the trees seem to have taken a liking to swapping their branches at my butt. (And I took the liberty to add to the map with the 'Forest of Molestation.') I would have no problem surviving on my own, my threads can take care of any of the smelly, badly dressed individuals and whatever else that comes along, but I really would like to get this job over with and leave this place as soon as possible.
Ginji-san, Ban, where are you guys?
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Character: Sohma Akito
Series: Fruits Basket
Canon: Caution: This app will contain LOTS of spoilers for Fruits Basket, as I can't adequately explain Akito without.
Akito is the Head of the Sohma Family. He is also the most important family member who is cursed by the spirits of the Chinese Zodiac. The curse works in that when a cursed member of the Zodiac is hugged, he/she turns into his/her corresponding Zodiac animal. However, Akito is unique in that he is not one of the animals from the Zodiac, he's the God from the Zodiac who presides over the Banquet all of the animals attend. Technically speaking, he is master of all of the souls of the Zodiac, that is: his word is law, none of the cursed Sohma family members can disobey him or go against his wishes, even when he inflicts physical abuse on them or outright (mostly mental) torture. Also unlike the other Zodiac members, he does not transform into anything when hugged or sick. (Though he does become sick quite easily, and often.)
However, Akito is also very contradictory in that although he does hurt the members of the Zodiac terribly at times, at the same time he tells them he loves them, that he truly cares for them, and that everything will be fine.
And although I've been using 'he' to describe Akito: Akito is in actuality a female. However, only Shigure, and two other Zodiac members who haven't been applied know this. Though 'he' hides it very well, it's why Akito is very possessive of the Sohma males.
Overall, Akito is a very private, confusing character who alternates between being a tyrannical sociopath who can only belittle others, and a gentle caregiver with nothing but kind words.
Note to all Fruits Basket rpers: I'm apping a more understated version of Akito, one who at least won't request the Zodiac members appeal to him 24/7.
Camp Fuck You Die.
As I say it, it sounds all the more appealing to me. I may go so far to even say... being here is one of the first times I've felt happy, in the whole span of my short, miserable life.
...Oh, but how strange I must sound. Greetings. I am Sohma Akito. Being a part of the Sohma family, I've grown up just a little... isolated. This is my first experience with 'camp'. It's also my first experience with firing a shotgun. (Which is very exciting, especially the recoil. If only I knew how exciting it could be, I might've started using one before...)
I met the zombies a little earlier. So many of them. Pale imitations of human life, barely able to shamble along, let alone be able to bite poor, fragile, little me. Observing them, it almost felt...
...familiar, somehow.
Of course, I felt bad putting them out of their misery, but I'm sure everyone'll agree: the needs of the living must come first
I'm definitely not used to hiking long distances, but I'm looking very forward to whatever activities this camp may have. Especially arts and crafts. One can never have too many birdhouses, I think. And the local fauna seems so charming...
I may appear weak, but don't worry about me. I'm capable of handling myself, and I'm lucky to have such fine relatives who care about me...
Thank you, everyone.
[Private to the Juunishi.]
I'm watching all of you. ...Even you, Kyou. (Though I'm sure you don't deserve it.)
Some of you may think you're here as a punishment. Nothing could be further from the truth. My beloved Juunishi...
Please, go on as you were. You shouldn't notice me. You'll barely even know I'm here. You don't even have to visit me, if you don't want to. Though I'd be happy if you made the effort. You're all... too kind.
But, it's merely a reflection of how you've grown up, isn't it?
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Character: Greta
Series: Kyou Kara Maou
Canon: In case you, by some chance, know nothing of this show, information can be found here.
When we first meet Greta, she attempts (and fails, badly) to assasinate Yuuri in the hopes of pleasing her abusive, Mazoku-hating guardians. Yuuri, being Yuuri, decides to take her along on his hotsprings vacation and talk to her, and while she is withdrawn at first, she quickly warms up to him. Eventually, Yuuri legally adopts her as his daughter.
Greta is precocious, affectionate, and very eager to help everyone, and just about everyone has a huge soft spot for her - especially Gwendal, who not only plies her with little knitted animals, but notably doesn't object to her frequent hugs and her chosen nickname for him, "Gwen."
Also, let it be noted that in the KKM universe, inter-dimensional travel is done through water.
Greta's really sorry, Gwen!
I know you told me to stay at the castle… but I was getting so worried and lonely and Anissina's starting to get really scary and kept telling me that it was good that you were gone so we could cl-cleanse the castle of the evils of men (I told her you weren't evil, Gwen!) I had to come find you! Ulrike said she'd send me right to where you were, but… I think she made a mistake the first time, 'cause I ended up in this weird place, but then it brought me here!
The water in Yuuri's world is really different, too… it's really shiny and green! It looked kinda dirty at first, and I thought it might make me sick or something… but then I saw people swimming around at the bottom of the lake! They looked like they were having fun, too, 'cause they didn't move at all, even when I poked them! I guess people in this world really like swimming! Maybe Yuuri will let us all go swimming sometime!
I still didn't think this was the right place, at first… Ulrike said it was a "wasteland of unimaginable evil and terror," but it looked like everyone was so happy! Then guess who I saw? Kohi! He looked kinda different, though, but I guess even Kohi is different in Yuuri's world! So I ran up and I hugged him really tightly and told him to take me to where everyone was, but… when I touched him he screamed and ran away. Kohiiiiii? Did I do something wrong? Come back!
S-Somebody please help me? It's getting dark, and I lost the bag with all my dry clothes and Wolfram's copy of The Adventures of Anissina and her Semi-Attractive Sidekick Cecile (I-I'll make it up to you, Wolfram! Don't get mad!), and all the Kohi ran away, and the only person around is a man with a funny hat who followed me from the weird place and keeps calling me "moo chacha" and talking about something called an "astro van" and I wanna go home…
Yuuri? Wolfram? Gweeeeeeeeen? I can't find the piggy you made me, Gwen…
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Character: Kagurazaka Asuna
Series: Mahou Sensei Negima!
Canon: Asuna is a 14-year-old orphan girl with a hell of a temper. Although she has her moments of stubborn childishness and immaturity like anyone else, she's a very capable 14--she's been on her own since she was very young and has learned how to damn well take care of herself, refusing charity and handouts even if it means breaking her back with extra work. Asuna's biggest pet peeve is people who can't look after themselves properly, which means she has a big thing for older men and dislikes children, even though she's a caring big-sister sort at heart and gets very protective of her ten-year-old teacher/roommate Negi. Sometimes these sisterly tendencies manifest themselves rather violently (she IS an Akamatsu heroine), but such is life! Asuna is also not an ordinary girl--she has complete immunity to harmful or questionable magic, a mysterious past, knowledge of the magical world through her partner Negi, a great deal of physical strength, and a huge harisen (paper fan) that delivers a powerful demon-destroying whack when she wields it. Awesome. Overall, she's a willful, loyal, and caring girl with a good head for fighting, although not very intelligent at all when it comes to schoolwork or anything academic (she's dead last in her class, actually), who will do anything for the people she cares for--even while beating the crap out of them on the sidelines.
Oh, and coming from an Akamatsu manga, she often ends up naked or subjected to kinky forms of torture. . . . Very often.
That's it. I'm breathing, counting to ten, and counting my blessings! All right. I have my health, until this pit gives me some horrible infection. I have my harisen, even if--okay, the harisen's pretty kick-ass against zombies, so no complaints there. Smacking stuff around with a bunch of paper is still really damn cool! But anyway, blessings. I'm fully and modestly clothed and even wearing panties . . .
Yeah, okay, we'll see how long that one lasts.
And here I thought all the weird stuff only happened when Negi was running around being a twit. Louisiana's not supposed to be like this! I've seen those Spring Break specials, and I think I would have remembered the zombies. I deserve some free beads for the undead butt I've kicked, all right? What, take my shirt off? No freaking way! You'll probably all have seen me naked by the end of the day anyway. So what's it going to be this time, evil magical zombie king with the power to turn my skirt into Swiss cheese? Again? Well fine, I'm ready for it, bring it on!
Dammit, Negi, you had better be able to take care of yourself without me around. Because if you're dead when I get home, I'll KILL you all over again. Brat.
I really hope all the horrible smells around this camp are from the zombies and not the campers. Sheesh, can't you guys get your acts together just a little bit? This place is a mess. I'm not a freaking babysitter, already! But if ANY of you are stinking up my cabin with your sweaty selves, so help me, I will hold you down and shampoo your hair myself until it SHINES. Don't think I won't do it. And I won't enjoy it, either, perverts, so don't get any ideas!
So. Since it looks like I'm stuck here for awhile. . . . Any of the counselors hot? ♥
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