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Character: Squall Leonhart
Series: Final Fantasy VIII
Character Age: 17
Canon: In Balamb Garden, a school created to train elite mercenaries called SeeDs, you can get devoured by monsters on your way to class, that's how hardcore it is. And in the world of Final Fantasy VIII, you have to be hardcore! After all, this is a world where only the strong survive: where every so often, the moon barfs a ton of monsters down onto the earth; where your school's final exam can be battling a fire demon in a lava cave; where a group of rag-tag teenage heroes can go from a normal mission to traveling to the future to prevent the entire timestream from being smashed up into a delicious time-flavoured goo by an evil sorceress.
Squall Leonhart is the leader of the aforementioned rag-tag group of heroes. This is basically against his will and despite his protests. Somehow, though, Squall manages to do a very good job at leading, even if he falls flat a bit in the empathy department. Squall is generally quiet, causing him to come across as cold and aloof, but deep down in his heart of hearts he cares! Really! Not that he'd let you know that on his own- it's been his personal belief since a young age that trusting and liking anyone will just lead to more pain when they (inevitably) leave. It's this belief that leads to his attitude during missions: direct, focused, and putting definite priority on the mission above all else.
Note! Final Fantasy VIII goes a little bit crazy with the coloured fonts sometimes. When locations are mentioned, they're [in blue font, surrounded by brackets]. Squall's inner monologue is (contained in parenthesis like this).
Sample Post:
This was supposed to be a normal surveillance mission. ... That stopped being true back when the car turned into a fish.
... That aside, there's no reason why this mission can't still be a success. I can walk back once I'm done. The contract is pretty clear in what it's asking, at least: the primary objective is to investigate and report back on the [area around Camp Fuck You Die]. The secondary objective is removing the barrier, and liberating the civilians trapped inside. The ... secondary secondary objective is ... 'Pick up a loaf of bread and some milk on your way back.' ... ... (Who wrote this contract? What else does it say here ... 'Secondary secondary secondary objective: but not skim milk, I hate skim milk ... and it's imperative to the mission that the bread you pick up is whole-grain, because white bread just goes straight to my thighs. ... ) ... Whatever.
Even if I was going to try to fulfill one of those objectives, I don't see anywhere around here where I could get bread or milk... That pile of boxes back there definitely wasn't a store, even if the sign said 'TOTALLY A STORE (WE SELL BREAD)'. And even if it was, a pile of boxes in the middle of a swamp surrounded by various discarded body parts is very probably in violation of every health code. The zombies shambling around outside aren't doing much to advertise, either. Saying 'graaaaaains' over and over isn't going to do much to convince me. And I only saw white bread in there when I passed by before, anyway.
... At least I can still fulfill the primary objective. The [area around Camp Fuck You Die] is less dangerous than the contract suggested. Most of the monsters around here are just undead, so it's easy enough to take them out with Holy magic. Or a Phoenix Down, I guess. ...The toucans are the only other things I've seen around here. They're not dangerous, but they're definitely annoying. I only ran into one, but it tried to drop a banana on me, said 'shut the hell up with that internal monologue, son', then flew off. I know how to defend myself against bananas, so I'm not worried.
I'm still going to be keeping an eye out for them, though. I don't want this mission to get any fruitier.
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Character: Deneb
Series: Kamen Rider Den-O
Character Age: Unknown, however he possesses a 19-20 year old.
Canon: The past is in danger! Or, it was, back in 2007 when Kamen Rider Den-O began airing. Monsters that can travel through time - Imagin - create and fulfill contracts in order to go back into the past and wreck havoc. But time is in luck, as a painfully unlucky boy and his team of non-destructive Imagin work together as Den-O to destroy these Imagin and protect time. However, Den-o is not the only Rider in the series; Zeronos - or Sakurai Yuuto - has Deneb as his own contracted Imagin, and they travel together on the time train ZeroLiner. Deneb acts as both Yuuto’s “suit power-up” and a butler that borders on being a mom; he does everything for his human contractor’s sake (ie. cooking, cleaning, making friends for him), and gives it his all.
Aside from his attachment to Yuuto, Deneb is very honest and big-hearted, stopping to help people in trouble whenever he can. When in battle, he refuses to fight unfairly (such as a two-versus-one situation), and his original reason for becoming a good guy was because he saw Sakurai fighting so hard by himself; Deneb has a strong sense of fairness and is honorable to a fault. He’s clumsy, bumbling, naïve, and a little stupid, but he tries his best and means well (though sometimes his meddling causes more problems than good). However, Deneb gladly takes all the blame for unfortunate incidents, even if there is no blame to be placed or it isn’t even his fault at all. He is also the only stranger that you can safely take candy from - he gives everyone Deneb Candy (which is stored in a mysterious hammerspace within his… crotch) in an attempt to make friends.
Sample Post:
Ah! Good afternoon, sir… or is it ma’am? All the rotting makes it hard to tell… I hope I’m not being a bother, but I’m looking for Sakurai Yuuto. He’s a boy that’s about this tall who looks a little haughty - b-but he’s good inside, even though he’s frowning! Ah, but it’s rude of me to be asking you for help when you’re so sick! That stench and that rotting - have you been to a doctor yet? I can take you right now! Oh, dear, n-no, no! I didn’t mean to offend you or anything - if that’s just how you are, than I have no right to say insensitive things like that. I apologize! This hasn’t been a good way to start our friendship at all…
But camp certainly builds character and bonds of friendship, doesn’t it? I was overjoyed when I saw the pamphlet for this lovely swamp: “Camp Fuck You Die!” Such a bold, powerful name for a camp! It would be great way for Yuuto to have a chance at being a normal boy, but he didn’t have to run off and not tell me he wanted to go. There’s no need to be embarrassed about wanting to camp! Desiring a passionate bond with both nature and other boys is wonderful! I can almost feel it in the air; the sweat, tears, blood and frustration of campers, fighting zombies off to make the cabins secure for the night, their pain of defeat and bite marks, their intestinal trauma from poorly-prepared camp food!
The campers I already saw certainly looked like they were enjoying themselves, testing their strength against the vines crawling up their legs and the tentacles emerging from the lake. The tentacles belong to Marcy, yes? I read all about her in the pamphlet I received; “the only tentacle monster left in Louisiana, Marcy is eager to play with both new and old campers and give them something to have nightmares about forever.” She must have been so lonely, not having any others of her kind left! It’s so compassionate of the camp director to let Marcy live here, where she has lots of space and people to love her. I will have to say hello to her later! Do you think she’d like candy?
And the other animals seem to be excited about having campers around, too. Why, just as I was dodging around the fire-breathing tomatoes, this rather friendly purple gorilla came up and tried to wrestle with me! Let me say this to start, but I’m experienced when it comes to being wrestled and beaten! So that gorilla stood no chance in pushing me down on my hands and knees. He did unfortunately run off with my basket of candy, so maybe that’s why he was so adamant about getting between my legs.
Ah, but here I am rambling on and on when you look like you’re in the middle of decaying and chasing down campers! I did manage to save a few pieces, so here! It’s Deneb Candy - hmm? No, it’s melon-flavored, not brains. Is it no good? I-I’m sorry! I will make some much more suited to your taste! And- ahhh! Please don’t bite my head, your teeth will chip! You need those for getting to brains!
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Character: Simca
Series: Air Gear
Character Age: Appears to be in her early twenties.
Canon: In a world of bird metaphors and fanservice, the freest way of living is with a pair of motorized rollerblades known as Air Trek (aka AT) on your feet. Minami Itsuki, realizing this, is drawn into a battle for everyone's freedom in the open sky. One of the first to see his potential as a Storm Rider is the Migratory Bird, Simca. In the surprisingly political world of motorized roller blades, she is one who stretches her wings of influence to every corner, bringing people together.
In her own words, Simca is "a girl who wouldn't be doing anything without intentions," using her body and feminine charm to maintain control and fulfill her goals. Her playful demeanor and light-hearted approach to even the most dire situations tend to veil these tendencies. But Simca will go through any means necessary to achieve freedom, as she would rather die without it. Even as she brings people together, she doesn't favor all of them, allowing her pettiness to take hold of her judgment. Beneath this, however, she is self-conscious and judgmental of her own mistakes-especially when she doesn't fit the care-free persona that she conforms to. Her belief in the sky never wavers even as her wings are clipped and she is confined to a wheel chair.
Sample Entry:
Are you trying to tease me, Toucan-kun? Calling my blind date "large, purple and hairy" is discouraging to the woman he's with. I didn't exactly choose my date, but we can try to be nice. There might be a lot of hair, but he has big, strong arms beneath it. Those arms could be used for all kinds of things. It would be nice to have someone like that show me around. Gorilla-kun, Gorilla-kun, hey, Go~rilla-kun, would you mind taking me for a tour around camp? I would really like if you'd carry me, I don't like staying on the ground for too long. ♥
What's this? You can pick me up so easily! I knew I could count on you. It's so gentlemanly of you not to mention my handicap. You'll take it easy on me, won't you, Gorilla-kun? I know Toucan-kun wants to keep us company during our trip, so take your time, a girl like me likes longer dates. I'd like to see this place from above, so take the high road for me, okay? ♥ You're so sweet, doing this for me. If you keep it up, I might give you a reward. Toucan-kun, what are you suggesting? Giving away my panties isn't something I do on a first date.
Actually, Toucan-kun, I'll let you in on a secret. Gorilla-kun might be a nice guy-but you're right, I don't find him attractive. I thought that his strong arms might make this date a little more enjoyable, even the way that he swings from the cabin roofs, but honestly, I can't get into the mood. ... No, don't worry, Gorilla-kun, I wasn't saying anything about our date. You're doing very well, I'm having such a good time! ♥ What a woman that Elizabeth Sayre must be, inviting me here, setting up this blind date, and then caging me up. You don't like it either, do you, Gorilla-kun? We could always find a way out, you look strong enough. I wouldn't mind if you wanted to show me how you would do it. Oh, yes, into the barrier, right there~!
-Ooch, that looked like it hurt. He ran right into the barrier, and there's not even a dent! "I'm disappointed"? Toucan-kun, it's like you've been reading my mind the whole time. I bet you're disappointed too, aren't you? Even to someone with wings like yours, it would be nicer to be able to spread them wide in the sky! Poor Gorilla-kun, sacrificing himself like that. Maybe it'll be easier when he finds himself wings. Wouldn't that be a sight?
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Applicant #1
Character: Shirogane Naoto
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Character Age: 16
Canon: In the small, foggy, rural... and, let's face it, downright boring town of Inaba, there is a mystery afoot. There is a serial murder case going on, and so, naturally, a completely random group of meddling teenagers has to do the police's job for them. Like Scooby Doo, only there's no stoner, and they use a department store TV instead of a hippie van. The TV works as a magic portal into a world which is shaped by the minds of people. Once there, they use a card to summon a mythological figure that somehow represents their true self (called Persona) to fight the manifestations of everyone else's psyche. Naoto is a private detective (with a damn fine hat) hired by the police, and possibly the manliest character in the game. Also he's a she. He works independently at first, and is kind of a jerk to the other main characters, but he joins them later on, because obviously it was smarter to conduct an investigation with the random teenagers instead of bringing them in to help the police.
Naoto tends to be the most logical in the group, and his speech reflects this. He talks like a Vulcan- Big words and logical speaking, where he always clearly explains what he means. As a result, he often gives the team valuable insight that the others miss. He has a serious, no-nonsense attitude, and dislikes wasting time, seems to have no sense of humor at all, and he's often downright arrogant to boot. However, in his heart, he still has his childish hobbies: he's a total mystery fan and loves to solve puzzles. As one would expect from a detective, Naoto has a very strong sense of justice. He also has a few issues about being thought of as immature; He wants respect for being who he is, and being thought of as a child is kind of painful to him. As a result, he is always trying to act more mature than he really is. It doesn't always work.
Sample Post:
I am appalled by the state of affairs here. A kidnapping ring masquerading as a summer camp? It's original, I will admit; however, I don't understand their objective. I have not heard of any requests for ransom or demands, so what is the reason for keeping them here? I suppose the only way to find out is to investigate further. A single person could not take care of an encampment this size on their own, meaning the criminal must have accomplices. Approaching the leader for information would be foolish until I know more, and it is unlikely anything they told their prisoners would be the truth. Therefore I should try to find one of the accomplices and get information from them.
I expected a greater number of accomplices, given the size of the establishment. These toucans seem to be watching my progress; they are likely a cleverly-disguised system of security cameras. Toucans are only found in tropical regions, after all. And those gorillas... trained animals as guards? That sort of muscle would deter most from attempting to mount an escape. And there seems to be a giant squid in the lake... That's also impossible. Robots, perhaps? But if all the criminal's accomplices are primates and machines, I have no one to question. I'll continue searching- No, there's someone now. With an unbelievable stench...
Excuse me! Yes, you in the rags. I have some questions I would like you to answer- Pardon me, but what are you doing? Yes, I can see you're putting on a rubber mask of Frankenstein's monster, but I would like to know why. No, on second thought, if it has no relation to the case at hand, please refrain from explaining to me... My name is Shirogane Naoto. I would like to speak with you about the people you are holding captive here. What is your purpose in detaining them? And- No, as I stated previously, my name is Naoto, not 'Fred'.
I see... A homicide. The victim's name was Stephen Debussey, and this is an attempt by his fiance to locate the murderer? This makes little sense, I haven't heard of any murders in this area recently. ... You're saying it wasn't recent? If the murder was committed years ago, why has she not gone to find help? There's very little chance of finding the culprit after waiting this long... But even a murder is no excuse for holding this many hostages. I will have to do something about this-
Excuse me? I do not have a dog, and I am most certainly not a 'meddling child'!
Applicant #2
Character: Naoto Shirogane
Age: 16
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Canon: In the small rural town of Inaba, the most exciting thing to happen all year has been the opening of the new Walmart-esque department store. That, and the bizarre series of murders and kidnappings linked to a strange phenomenon known as the "Midnight Channel," where would-be victims appear on a turned-off television at midnight when it rains. The protagonist, Seta Souji, and his diverse group of friends must rescue the people who appear on it by fighting their way through mysterious monster-filled worlds inside the television, created by the internal psyches of the people trapped within. By facing their true selves, they harness the power of Persona and must use their abilities to find the victims before they turn up as corpses.
Known as the "Detective Prince," Naoto Shirogane is originally sent by the prefectural police to investigate the murders. Despite his young age and small size, Naoto demands respect from both peers and authority figures, displaying remarkable intelligence, deduction skills, and tendency to exposit. Though he is sometimes withdrawn to the point of stubbornness, he is driven to uncover the truth behind the incidents, even to the point of using himself as bait to draw out the culprit. Once he faces his true self, Naoto comes to realize that he must accept himself for who he truly is; underneath the cool, calm exterior, Naoto has an unrivaled enthusiasm when it comes to solving mysteries, a trait he developed as a young child who loved reading detective novels. The most important thing Naoto comes to realize is that [spoilers]she must accept herself as both a detective and as a woman, something she has quite a bit of difficulty with. Her hesitancy towards anything sexually related stems from her hesitancy in accepting her gender -- but she's getting better.[/spoilers]
Sample Post:
I must say, the tenacity of this encampment's inhabitants is truly astounding.
There's only so much I can tell from observing, but from a first glance it seems that living here would be extremely difficult. I imagine between suffering daily harassment from the hostile creatures that prowl the area, living with the constant threat of bodily alterations, and anticipating something even more horrifying coming to pass, the conditions necessary for human wellbeing would be insufficiently met. However, the truth can be surprising sometimes. What I found was not, as the title of the "Camp" suggests, scenes of devastation -- although it must be said that it is a far cry from any normal summer camp. Instead, it seems to me that the people trapped here have somehow managed to endure these abhorrent circumstances and organized truly impressive methods of survival.
However, this begs the question as to the origin of the monsters surrounding the area, and indeed, of the area itself. My gut instinct tells me that I've been to a place like this before, several times... but if that's the case, from whose psyche was this "Camp" generated? Obviously, it can be none other than the mysterious, unseen figure whose name I've picked up from my observations: the Director, Miss Elizabeth Sayre. It's already an assumed fact that she is the one who created this place, which must mean she's had a hand in the process of establishment. But what precisely was her influence on it? The swamp setting, the lumbering undead, the sheer unpredictability of the place... it all stems from what can only be described as a truly degenerate mind. And if that is the case, I am led to believe that the prowess Sayre holds over her realm, depraved as it is, is staggering. And that monster in the lake... it's as if the Director's true self is revealed by allowing this creature to hold sway over anyone who comes near it.
Unfortunately, this is where I've run into a bit of trouble. My limited investigation, added to the frustrating fact that there are virtually no clues pointing towards Sayre's location, has left me without enough information to do much of anything. I need more evidence, and to do that, I'm afraid I am left with no choice. I'll need to go undercover to gather the material I need. It's possible that it may unveil a trap, but it needs to be done. First things first: I hear there is a camp-wide event taking place in a few days. I'll ask around to find more about it -- if I'm an active participant, perhaps I'll be able to understand the sort of whims Sayre places on her inhabitants. Then, if all goes well, I'll be able to use this information to lead me to her whereabouts.
Oh, I see, there's a pamphlet to start on it right here. How... strangely convenient. Perhaps there is a hidden message in the paper, by means of cryptography or some such? ... No, it's nothing of the sort. If this is part of the Director's method of control, I'm afraid it's not very effective. Honestly, I'm a detective. Well, no matter. Let's see what it says... "Revealing Your True Self: A How-To Guide for the Annual--" M-M-Mandatory what?!
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Character: Squall Leonhart
Series: Final Fantasy VIII
Character Age: 17
Canon: In Balamb Garden, a school created to train elite mercenaries called SeeDs, you can get devoured by monsters on your way to class, that's how hardcore it is. And in the world of Final Fantasy VIII, you have to be hardcore! After all, this is a world where only the strong survive: where every so often, the moon barfs a ton of monsters down onto the earth; where your school's final exam can be battling a fire demon in a lava cave; where a group of rag-tag teenage heroes can go from a normal mission to traveling to the future to prevent the entire timestream from being smashed up into a delicious time-flavoured goo by an evil sorceress.
Squall Leonhart is the leader of the aforementioned rag-tag group of heroes. This is basically against his will and despite his protests. Somehow, though, Squall manages to do a very good job at leading, even if he falls flat a bit in the empathy department. Squall is generally quiet, causing him to come across as cold and aloof, but deep down in his heart of hearts he cares! Really! Not that he'd let you know that on his own- it's been his personal belief since a young age that trusting and liking anyone will just lead to more pain when they (inevitably) leave. It's this belief that leads to his attitude during missions: direct, focused, and putting definite priority on the mission above all else.
Note! Final Fantasy VIII goes a little bit crazy with the coloured fonts sometimes. When locations are mentioned, they're [in blue font, surrounded by brackets]. Squall's inner monologue is (contained in parenthesis like this).
Sample Post:
This was supposed to be a normal surveillance mission. ... That stopped being true back when the car turned into a fish.
... That aside, there's no reason why this mission can't still be a success. I can walk back once I'm done. The contract is pretty clear in what it's asking, at least: the primary objective is to investigate and report back on the [area around Camp Fuck You Die]. The secondary objective is removing the barrier, and liberating the civilians trapped inside. The ... secondary secondary objective is ... 'Pick up a loaf of bread and some milk on your way back.' ... ... (Who wrote this contract? What else does it say here ... 'Secondary secondary secondary objective: but not skim milk, I hate skim milk ... and it's imperative to the mission that the bread you pick up is whole-grain, because white bread just goes straight to my thighs. ... ) ... Whatever.
Even if I was going to try to fulfill one of those objectives, I don't see anywhere around here where I could get bread or milk... That pile of boxes back there definitely wasn't a store, even if the sign said 'TOTALLY A STORE (WE SELL BREAD)'. And even if it was, a pile of boxes in the middle of a swamp surrounded by various discarded body parts is very probably in violation of every health code. The zombies shambling around outside aren't doing much to advertise, either. Saying 'graaaaaains' over and over isn't going to do much to convince me. And I only saw white bread in there when I passed by before, anyway.
... At least I can still fulfill the primary objective. The [area around Camp Fuck You Die] is less dangerous than the contract suggested. Most of the monsters around here are just undead, so it's easy enough to take them out with Holy magic. Or a Phoenix Down, I guess. ...The toucans are the only other things I've seen around here. They're not dangerous, but they're definitely annoying. I only ran into one, but it tried to drop a banana on me, said 'shut the hell up with that internal monologue, son', then flew off. I know how to defend myself against bananas, so I'm not worried.
I'm still going to be keeping an eye out for them, though. I don't want this mission to get any fruitier.
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Character: Deneb
Series: Kamen Rider Den-O
Character Age: Unknown, however he possesses a 19-20 year old.
Canon: The past is in danger! Or, it was, back in 2007 when Kamen Rider Den-O began airing. Monsters that can travel through time - Imagin - create and fulfill contracts in order to go back into the past and wreck havoc. But time is in luck, as a painfully unlucky boy and his team of non-destructive Imagin work together as Den-O to destroy these Imagin and protect time. However, Den-o is not the only Rider in the series; Zeronos - or Sakurai Yuuto - has Deneb as his own contracted Imagin, and they travel together on the time train ZeroLiner. Deneb acts as both Yuuto’s “suit power-up” and a butler that borders on being a mom; he does everything for his human contractor’s sake (ie. cooking, cleaning, making friends for him), and gives it his all.
Aside from his attachment to Yuuto, Deneb is very honest and big-hearted, stopping to help people in trouble whenever he can. When in battle, he refuses to fight unfairly (such as a two-versus-one situation), and his original reason for becoming a good guy was because he saw Sakurai fighting so hard by himself; Deneb has a strong sense of fairness and is honorable to a fault. He’s clumsy, bumbling, naïve, and a little stupid, but he tries his best and means well (though sometimes his meddling causes more problems than good). However, Deneb gladly takes all the blame for unfortunate incidents, even if there is no blame to be placed or it isn’t even his fault at all. He is also the only stranger that you can safely take candy from - he gives everyone Deneb Candy (which is stored in a mysterious hammerspace within his… crotch) in an attempt to make friends.
Sample Post:
Ah! Good afternoon, sir… or is it ma’am? All the rotting makes it hard to tell… I hope I’m not being a bother, but I’m looking for Sakurai Yuuto. He’s a boy that’s about this tall who looks a little haughty - b-but he’s good inside, even though he’s frowning! Ah, but it’s rude of me to be asking you for help when you’re so sick! That stench and that rotting - have you been to a doctor yet? I can take you right now! Oh, dear, n-no, no! I didn’t mean to offend you or anything - if that’s just how you are, than I have no right to say insensitive things like that. I apologize! This hasn’t been a good way to start our friendship at all…
But camp certainly builds character and bonds of friendship, doesn’t it? I was overjoyed when I saw the pamphlet for this lovely swamp: “Camp Fuck You Die!” Such a bold, powerful name for a camp! It would be great way for Yuuto to have a chance at being a normal boy, but he didn’t have to run off and not tell me he wanted to go. There’s no need to be embarrassed about wanting to camp! Desiring a passionate bond with both nature and other boys is wonderful! I can almost feel it in the air; the sweat, tears, blood and frustration of campers, fighting zombies off to make the cabins secure for the night, their pain of defeat and bite marks, their intestinal trauma from poorly-prepared camp food!
The campers I already saw certainly looked like they were enjoying themselves, testing their strength against the vines crawling up their legs and the tentacles emerging from the lake. The tentacles belong to Marcy, yes? I read all about her in the pamphlet I received; “the only tentacle monster left in Louisiana, Marcy is eager to play with both new and old campers and give them something to have nightmares about forever.” She must have been so lonely, not having any others of her kind left! It’s so compassionate of the camp director to let Marcy live here, where she has lots of space and people to love her. I will have to say hello to her later! Do you think she’d like candy?
And the other animals seem to be excited about having campers around, too. Why, just as I was dodging around the fire-breathing tomatoes, this rather friendly purple gorilla came up and tried to wrestle with me! Let me say this to start, but I’m experienced when it comes to being wrestled and beaten! So that gorilla stood no chance in pushing me down on my hands and knees. He did unfortunately run off with my basket of candy, so maybe that’s why he was so adamant about getting between my legs.
Ah, but here I am rambling on and on when you look like you’re in the middle of decaying and chasing down campers! I did manage to save a few pieces, so here! It’s Deneb Candy - hmm? No, it’s melon-flavored, not brains. Is it no good? I-I’m sorry! I will make some much more suited to your taste! And- ahhh! Please don’t bite my head, your teeth will chip! You need those for getting to brains!
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Character: Simca
Series: Air Gear
Character Age: Appears to be in her early twenties.
Canon: In a world of bird metaphors and fanservice, the freest way of living is with a pair of motorized rollerblades known as Air Trek (aka AT) on your feet. Minami Itsuki, realizing this, is drawn into a battle for everyone's freedom in the open sky. One of the first to see his potential as a Storm Rider is the Migratory Bird, Simca. In the surprisingly political world of motorized roller blades, she is one who stretches her wings of influence to every corner, bringing people together.
In her own words, Simca is "a girl who wouldn't be doing anything without intentions," using her body and feminine charm to maintain control and fulfill her goals. Her playful demeanor and light-hearted approach to even the most dire situations tend to veil these tendencies. But Simca will go through any means necessary to achieve freedom, as she would rather die without it. Even as she brings people together, she doesn't favor all of them, allowing her pettiness to take hold of her judgment. Beneath this, however, she is self-conscious and judgmental of her own mistakes-especially when she doesn't fit the care-free persona that she conforms to. Her belief in the sky never wavers even as her wings are clipped and she is confined to a wheel chair.
Sample Entry:
Are you trying to tease me, Toucan-kun? Calling my blind date "large, purple and hairy" is discouraging to the woman he's with. I didn't exactly choose my date, but we can try to be nice. There might be a lot of hair, but he has big, strong arms beneath it. Those arms could be used for all kinds of things. It would be nice to have someone like that show me around. Gorilla-kun, Gorilla-kun, hey, Go~rilla-kun, would you mind taking me for a tour around camp? I would really like if you'd carry me, I don't like staying on the ground for too long. ♥
What's this? You can pick me up so easily! I knew I could count on you. It's so gentlemanly of you not to mention my handicap. You'll take it easy on me, won't you, Gorilla-kun? I know Toucan-kun wants to keep us company during our trip, so take your time, a girl like me likes longer dates. I'd like to see this place from above, so take the high road for me, okay? ♥ You're so sweet, doing this for me. If you keep it up, I might give you a reward. Toucan-kun, what are you suggesting? Giving away my panties isn't something I do on a first date.
Actually, Toucan-kun, I'll let you in on a secret. Gorilla-kun might be a nice guy-but you're right, I don't find him attractive. I thought that his strong arms might make this date a little more enjoyable, even the way that he swings from the cabin roofs, but honestly, I can't get into the mood. ... No, don't worry, Gorilla-kun, I wasn't saying anything about our date. You're doing very well, I'm having such a good time! ♥ What a woman that Elizabeth Sayre must be, inviting me here, setting up this blind date, and then caging me up. You don't like it either, do you, Gorilla-kun? We could always find a way out, you look strong enough. I wouldn't mind if you wanted to show me how you would do it. Oh, yes, into the barrier, right there~!
-Ooch, that looked like it hurt. He ran right into the barrier, and there's not even a dent! "I'm disappointed"? Toucan-kun, it's like you've been reading my mind the whole time. I bet you're disappointed too, aren't you? Even to someone with wings like yours, it would be nicer to be able to spread them wide in the sky! Poor Gorilla-kun, sacrificing himself like that. Maybe it'll be easier when he finds himself wings. Wouldn't that be a sight?
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Applicant #1
Character: Shirogane Naoto
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Character Age: 16
Canon: In the small, foggy, rural... and, let's face it, downright boring town of Inaba, there is a mystery afoot. There is a serial murder case going on, and so, naturally, a completely random group of meddling teenagers has to do the police's job for them. Like Scooby Doo, only there's no stoner, and they use a department store TV instead of a hippie van. The TV works as a magic portal into a world which is shaped by the minds of people. Once there, they use a card to summon a mythological figure that somehow represents their true self (called Persona) to fight the manifestations of everyone else's psyche. Naoto is a private detective (with a damn fine hat) hired by the police, and possibly the manliest character in the game. Also he's a she. He works independently at first, and is kind of a jerk to the other main characters, but he joins them later on, because obviously it was smarter to conduct an investigation with the random teenagers instead of bringing them in to help the police.
Naoto tends to be the most logical in the group, and his speech reflects this. He talks like a Vulcan- Big words and logical speaking, where he always clearly explains what he means. As a result, he often gives the team valuable insight that the others miss. He has a serious, no-nonsense attitude, and dislikes wasting time, seems to have no sense of humor at all, and he's often downright arrogant to boot. However, in his heart, he still has his childish hobbies: he's a total mystery fan and loves to solve puzzles. As one would expect from a detective, Naoto has a very strong sense of justice. He also has a few issues about being thought of as immature; He wants respect for being who he is, and being thought of as a child is kind of painful to him. As a result, he is always trying to act more mature than he really is. It doesn't always work.
Sample Post:
I am appalled by the state of affairs here. A kidnapping ring masquerading as a summer camp? It's original, I will admit; however, I don't understand their objective. I have not heard of any requests for ransom or demands, so what is the reason for keeping them here? I suppose the only way to find out is to investigate further. A single person could not take care of an encampment this size on their own, meaning the criminal must have accomplices. Approaching the leader for information would be foolish until I know more, and it is unlikely anything they told their prisoners would be the truth. Therefore I should try to find one of the accomplices and get information from them.
I expected a greater number of accomplices, given the size of the establishment. These toucans seem to be watching my progress; they are likely a cleverly-disguised system of security cameras. Toucans are only found in tropical regions, after all. And those gorillas... trained animals as guards? That sort of muscle would deter most from attempting to mount an escape. And there seems to be a giant squid in the lake... That's also impossible. Robots, perhaps? But if all the criminal's accomplices are primates and machines, I have no one to question. I'll continue searching- No, there's someone now. With an unbelievable stench...
Excuse me! Yes, you in the rags. I have some questions I would like you to answer- Pardon me, but what are you doing? Yes, I can see you're putting on a rubber mask of Frankenstein's monster, but I would like to know why. No, on second thought, if it has no relation to the case at hand, please refrain from explaining to me... My name is Shirogane Naoto. I would like to speak with you about the people you are holding captive here. What is your purpose in detaining them? And- No, as I stated previously, my name is Naoto, not 'Fred'.
I see... A homicide. The victim's name was Stephen Debussey, and this is an attempt by his fiance to locate the murderer? This makes little sense, I haven't heard of any murders in this area recently. ... You're saying it wasn't recent? If the murder was committed years ago, why has she not gone to find help? There's very little chance of finding the culprit after waiting this long... But even a murder is no excuse for holding this many hostages. I will have to do something about this-
Excuse me? I do not have a dog, and I am most certainly not a 'meddling child'!
Applicant #2
Character: Naoto Shirogane
Age: 16
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Canon: In the small rural town of Inaba, the most exciting thing to happen all year has been the opening of the new Walmart-esque department store. That, and the bizarre series of murders and kidnappings linked to a strange phenomenon known as the "Midnight Channel," where would-be victims appear on a turned-off television at midnight when it rains. The protagonist, Seta Souji, and his diverse group of friends must rescue the people who appear on it by fighting their way through mysterious monster-filled worlds inside the television, created by the internal psyches of the people trapped within. By facing their true selves, they harness the power of Persona and must use their abilities to find the victims before they turn up as corpses.
Known as the "Detective Prince," Naoto Shirogane is originally sent by the prefectural police to investigate the murders. Despite his young age and small size, Naoto demands respect from both peers and authority figures, displaying remarkable intelligence, deduction skills, and tendency to exposit. Though he is sometimes withdrawn to the point of stubbornness, he is driven to uncover the truth behind the incidents, even to the point of using himself as bait to draw out the culprit. Once he faces his true self, Naoto comes to realize that he must accept himself for who he truly is; underneath the cool, calm exterior, Naoto has an unrivaled enthusiasm when it comes to solving mysteries, a trait he developed as a young child who loved reading detective novels. The most important thing Naoto comes to realize is that [spoilers]she must accept herself as both a detective and as a woman, something she has quite a bit of difficulty with. Her hesitancy towards anything sexually related stems from her hesitancy in accepting her gender -- but she's getting better.[/spoilers]
Sample Post:
I must say, the tenacity of this encampment's inhabitants is truly astounding.
There's only so much I can tell from observing, but from a first glance it seems that living here would be extremely difficult. I imagine between suffering daily harassment from the hostile creatures that prowl the area, living with the constant threat of bodily alterations, and anticipating something even more horrifying coming to pass, the conditions necessary for human wellbeing would be insufficiently met. However, the truth can be surprising sometimes. What I found was not, as the title of the "Camp" suggests, scenes of devastation -- although it must be said that it is a far cry from any normal summer camp. Instead, it seems to me that the people trapped here have somehow managed to endure these abhorrent circumstances and organized truly impressive methods of survival.
However, this begs the question as to the origin of the monsters surrounding the area, and indeed, of the area itself. My gut instinct tells me that I've been to a place like this before, several times... but if that's the case, from whose psyche was this "Camp" generated? Obviously, it can be none other than the mysterious, unseen figure whose name I've picked up from my observations: the Director, Miss Elizabeth Sayre. It's already an assumed fact that she is the one who created this place, which must mean she's had a hand in the process of establishment. But what precisely was her influence on it? The swamp setting, the lumbering undead, the sheer unpredictability of the place... it all stems from what can only be described as a truly degenerate mind. And if that is the case, I am led to believe that the prowess Sayre holds over her realm, depraved as it is, is staggering. And that monster in the lake... it's as if the Director's true self is revealed by allowing this creature to hold sway over anyone who comes near it.
Unfortunately, this is where I've run into a bit of trouble. My limited investigation, added to the frustrating fact that there are virtually no clues pointing towards Sayre's location, has left me without enough information to do much of anything. I need more evidence, and to do that, I'm afraid I am left with no choice. I'll need to go undercover to gather the material I need. It's possible that it may unveil a trap, but it needs to be done. First things first: I hear there is a camp-wide event taking place in a few days. I'll ask around to find more about it -- if I'm an active participant, perhaps I'll be able to understand the sort of whims Sayre places on her inhabitants. Then, if all goes well, I'll be able to use this information to lead me to her whereabouts.
Oh, I see, there's a pamphlet to start on it right here. How... strangely convenient. Perhaps there is a hidden message in the paper, by means of cryptography or some such? ... No, it's nothing of the sort. If this is part of the Director's method of control, I'm afraid it's not very effective. Honestly, I'm a detective. Well, no matter. Let's see what it says... "Revealing Your True Self: A How-To Guide for the Annual--" M-M-Mandatory what?!
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