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Character: Roseamanelle Ouka Barsburg
Series: 07-Ghost
Character Age: Mid-teens
Canon: Once upon a time, two great nations lived in harmony alongside each other. But one day, one of the countries--the Raggs kingdom--betrayed that peace and tried to take over the world. Oh no! Luckily, the heroic and righteous other nation triumphed in the ensuing war, and all was well once more. That's how the official version of events goes, anyway. When the amnesiac hero of our story, Teito Klein, discovers that he's from the fallen Raggs kingdom and that more than a little of the so-called truth is a lie, he sets out on a journey to discover what really happened. One of the people he meets and befriends along the way is a girl named Ouka, who (unbeknownst to him) happens to be the princess of the Barsburg Empire. You know, the Empire that completely destroyed Teito's home and is still trying to kill him. Oops?
Fortunately, Ouka is nothing like what you'd expect the princess of an eeeeeeeevil empire to be. Tired of dealing with a father who won't let her make use of her healing talents and become a doctor, she takes matters into her own hands by slipping away from her attendants for a while in order to help the poor and experience life outside the castle. Ouka is cheerful, kind, optimistic and occasionally oblivious. Her royal upbringing is clearly reflected in her formal speaking style--when she isn't eagerly trying out slang she's learned from books, that is. As a result of her sheltered background, she has some rather odd ideas about many aspects of life outside the castle, best demonstrated by her almost fangirlish admiration for other people's student-teacher relationships. She genuinely wants to help people and won't hesitate to stand up for her beliefs, whether it's by defending the weak or lecturing people about their actions.
Sample Post:
Goodness, I did not know that such an environment existed on the outskirts of this district. It is very unique, and I do not recall any of the maps or books mentioning a large forest in the area. But it certainly is beautiful, and there is a very friendly atmosphere in this place. Look, the way the tree branches are waving in the wind makes it appear as though they're beckoning me closer. Indeed, I feel quite welcome here already! The peace and quiet are lovely as well. When one is alone in such majestic surroundings, it allows one to properly enjoy them. One can also appreciate other things that might usually go unnoticed, such as the distant birdsong and even the "squelch squelch squelch" that comes from nearly getting one's shoes stuck in the mud. It is a sound I have not heard before, but it is rather charming in a way.
Oh, so there are people living here! It is impressive that they are able to live in a place like this, despite the conditions. However, the community appears to be poor and in ill health. Many of them cannot even afford clothing! I will do what I can to help them, but first I much approach them and gain their acceptance. The first thing to do is introduce myself...let's see, I believe my colloquial dictionary contained some excellent phrases for such a situation. What were they again? Ah yes, what's up, dudes? My name is Ouka, and I come in peace! I am training to become a doctor and wish to help the sick or injured, so if they would please line up and tell me what is wrong, that would be a great help.
... Brains, brains, brains? Oh dear, if severe and widespread neurological damage is the primary complaint, I do not know how much I will be able to treat before I must leave. However, I shall do what I can to ease your pain. There, your head should be feeling slightly better now. Oh, your right arm still pains you? Very well, let me see-what do you think you're doing, removing your own arm? And you, trying to steal your neighbor's! Once it is detached, it is of no use to either of you; hand it to me so I can dispose of it hygienically--h...how can his arm still be functioning? That should not be possible! Reflexive movements may occur for a short time, but this is...no, there will be time to study this later. Right now, I must persuade them to stop this behavior. The first thing to do is to get everyone's attention somehow...I know!
Hold up for a sec, dudes! I have something important to say. The body is a valuable item bestowed on you by your parents. It is something to be treated with respect, not borrowed, taken or sold! If you are poor, you should all work together to help one another in times of need instead of competing. Shopkeepers in the crowd, I implore you to behave more honorably than common thugs. If prices are too high, you should stop charging an arm and a leg as collateral and accept other forms of payment. Then your customers will be able to continue earning money and can use it buy from you in the future. And if the two of you only possess one leg each but still have good arms, you can link arms and hop together to travel! It may take some practice to get it right, but that is certainly better than leaving one of you without a leg to stand on. Put that way, do you not agree that cooperating is a much better idea?
...no, no, two heads are only better than one when they belong to two bodies as well!
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Character: Tsukihiko
Series: Zone-00
Character Age: Actual: 300, Physical: 10.
Canon: In modern Tokyo, Mononoke -- "Creatures" -- pass for and hide among humans. They could be anyone or anything: an uncannily accurate cop, the owner of a trendy and creative clothing boutique, or even cleverly masquerading as a badass motorcycle. Still, the line between the two worlds generally is kept clear -- or was. This has been changing for the worse ever since a group of disreputable Mononoke began to deal in "Zone-00": a mysterious drug which makes Mononoke stronger, but turns humans into rampaging and hideously deformed monsters. Time for humans and Mononoke to team up and track down the drug's source!
One of the Zone-00 dealers is a cute little boy named Tsukihiko. He looks -- and generally acts -- like a socially-maladapt, easily-bullied ten year old boy might: after all, even if he's three hundred years old, he spent most of that time on the bottom of a lake. Not really the best place for socialization. Although he once was human, Tsukihiko was made into a sacrifice: drowned and given the snake god (Mizuchi) of the lake. He changed his own tragic fate when, after being devoured by her, he ate her from the inside out and became a Mizuchi himself. Despite that brutal decision, his outward personality is rather morose and quiet. Much of the time he appears soft- but well-spoken, polite in his mannerisms (if passive-aggressive), and deeply concerned with important issues like water pollution (honestly, can't you hellhounds throw your cigarettes out somewhere else?). But he still bears a great deal of bitterness and resentment towards the world for his death and his resulting loneliness, and these make him vicious. He's both an injured child and a hatchling snake: sweet and sad looking with his mouth closed, but more than capable of showing fangs. He's perfectly willing to hurt people -- both with his words and with his twin water pistols that fire explosive rounds. He may be desperate for affection, but if you don't freely offer him your heart, he's perfectly happy to rip it out of you instead.
Sample app:
Um... excuse me, Miss Director, but I think there's been a mistake.
I mean... don't misunderstand me, my roommate is a lovely woman, but is this really appropriate? A boy being put in the same lodgings as a girl... I don't know. Even if I'm still a child, I'm old enough to think I might make her a little nervous... and, to be entirely honest, she's making me a little nervous too. For one thing, she keeps eyeing me in a way that I'm not completely comfortable with and I... I'd really like some adult intervention in this situation. And, well, she's very large, and -- ah, I don't know exactly how I can bring up to her that she's taking up far too much space without making it sound like I'm calling her fat. It's not that I particularly care about her feelings, but since she's approximately two tons heavier than me, I'm fairly sure I'd be outclassed if I had to take her on directly. It's just that, you know, Marcy-san and me... I'm not sure there's enough room in the lake for the both of us.
The roommate situation aside, there are some other problems with the lake as well -- this isn't a healthy place. Surprisingly, it's not because of the zombies that keep shambling around the lakeside. The fact they keep rotting into the water isn't too bad, and actually can encourage some healthier plant growth and increased oxygenation. But given the cracked radioactive barrels I found at the bottom of the lake, something like "healthy flora and fauna" is really unlikely regardless. Honestly, I'm wondering if I'll grow a third eye if I stay here too long. Is it really so much to ask that someone in charge of this place be responsible for not letting it become a toxic wasteland? Then again, from what the brochure implies, you're rather a toxic person yourself, aren't you, Miss Director?
I don't want to sound like I'm complaining, though, not after you went out of your way to give me suitable living quarters so I wouldn't be forced to stay on land with the pitiful human campers. Still, the lake isn't really working for me. I understand that you've already gone out of your way for my needs, but ... please, you must know that my trip here was really stressful. When the rest of the group told me I had a plane to catch... well, I'd prefer to be on a boat, but I figured regardless it would be a quiet, fast trip. Then, soon after I checked in, I was faced with this human on the plane who ...really didn't want me there. It's humans who made me end up like this in the first place -- do they really have any leg to stand on to say they've "had it" with me, or say such rude words and shoot at me, just because I'm a snake? There's no excuse for that kind of prejudice.
It really was troublesome, so I'd hoped I'd get here and get to relax for a little while. To not even find a refuge under the water... that's tragic, isn't it? But I guess kicking up a fuss like this still isn't a very nice way to ask for help. Please, then. Can you please move me somewhere else? Maybe the onsen -- would that work for you? It sounded so luxurious in the brochure, compared to the rest of this place, and I could really use something like that. I'd like to settle in soon, if I could... I'm completely worn out and so very hungry.
If all this isn't enough to sway you, perhaps we could meet in person? If I could get the situation explained face-to-face... I'm sure you've got plenty for me to swallow, and that way, maybe it'd be easier for me to digest the situation.
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Character: Haseo
Series: .hack//G.U.
Character Age: 17
Canon: The MMORPG ‘The World’ is serious business-after all, its connection to the internet and the world as a whole both mysteriously sends players into a coma and may cause a nuclear meltdown! Of course, none of the players are aware of this, caught up in their quests from NPCs, boss fights, massive tournaments, in-game marriage ceremonies, and the player killers (PKs). Even if there are many unaware, there’s a special set of eight individuals with a special power trying to help out the people in a coma and stop the world from collapsing. Initially, Haseo, a former vigilante-like player who went after PKs, is the most reluctant of these individuals.
Haseo starts off like your typical surly hero: snarky, annoyed by overly cheerful players, impatient, prone to overusing the word “whatever,” and extremely temperamental whenever something gets to him. Although he may seem justice-loving and trying to ensure a fun game environment for all, he was actually indifferent to these factors and difficult to deal with. It’s a good thing his journey-which he started to save just one girl, but eventually expands to include many others-changes him, making him less selfish and reveals his bleeding heart tendencies. Sure, he’s still prone to anger, thick sarcasm, and shows of arrogance, but he also allows himself to see the best in his friends and motivate them when necessary. His defining trait is his loyalty, sometimes to a fault. Haseo needs to be there for the people he cares about, and after three games worth of development, he’s willing to admit this to himself-and to others. It’s a good thing, too, considering how he’s gained harem protagonist status by the end of it all.
Note: Area names for quests in the game are a random series of words, starting with a Greek letter to indicate the server.
Sample Post:
Is this supposed to be Σ HIDDEN DEATH SWAMP? Huh, they didn’t pull any punches when they named this area. But what’s with the snow falling? Must be some kind of programming glitch. Knowing this game, the whole area, including the snow, might be some designer’s idea of a bad joke you can only get to after a certain level. That might explain the mysterious E-mail from that player letting me know about this place. What was the name? Oh, yeah, “Sayre,” who wanted to see if I could wrestle some tentacles for a good time. Sounds like some weirdo who saw me in the tournaments, but hey, I’ll take down the monster and give them what they want. It seems like I have to-I can’t log out, and for some reason, my area map isn’t working. Whatever, I’ll just worry about that later-it might be a bad sign, but I’ll do what I came here to do first.
Right, let’s get this show on the road. What else did they say? Chat with the locals, give them some advice in exchange for info on the special monster? Yeah, sounds like just the thing I wanna do. Damnit, I hate dealing with stupid NPCs, but anything for something that’ll actually challenge me. Fine, here I go.
Uhhh, hey, zombie guys, you look like you’ve come out of some lame horror movie, only the CG’s a little better. Congrats to the graphics people for actually making the skin peeling, the eyes falling with the little nerves connected, and the throaty moaning for brains properly creepy. I even thought you were PCs from a distance with how real you look. Anyway, now that we’re talking, I’m not sure what I’m supposed to tell you. Give vegetables a chance, too. Yeah, I bet you wanna do that. All I hear is brains, brains, brains, brains-you know what? Shut up! You’re not getting any brains! Unless you want my head to explode from the headache you’re giving me. Oh, forget it, I’m trying the next NPCs!
You’re next in line, Mr. and Mrs. Toucan. Man, unlike those zombies, they sure short-changed you with the graphics. Even if we have to talk to finish this quest, your beaks don’t even move. Well, I’m not really sure what to say to help you out. The weather keeping you down lately? You know, made you frozen to the scenery? Or do you get a bunch of players wondering what wise-guy decided to leave you here? Swamps usually have crows or owls hooting ominously in the distance, but instead, this place got you. I don’t know what the designers were up to, but it’s not fair to leave you guys here to be the odd parts of this setting. Which sounds pretty stupid, since you’re NPCs. But … uh, beaks up, guys, you’re pretty cool for toucans in a swamp. Don’t let things get you down. You’re a welcome surprise in this weird area, especially after those zombies. … So, I’ve gotta head to the lake? Got it. Glad I made you … feel better.
-Oh, hell yeah, the monster waiting over there looks pretty badass! Awesome, so I just have to beat it and-huh, I just got a private message. “Be one with me forever.” Did a tentacle just wave in the distance? I guess it turns out that Sayre player was just a pervert after all. Damnit, all those potential marriage prospects might make it look like I’ll go for anyone, but I’ve got higher standards than this! So knock it off, or I’ll knock some sense into you.
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Character: Naruse Kazuki
Series: di[e]ce
Character Age: 16
Canon: For most people, November 11 is like any other day. For Kazuki, it's his birthday! And this time he wants nothing more than a free pass from school to play video games all day. Luckily for him, his birthday wish comes true, though of course there's an up-side and down-side to this turn of events. Good news: He gets into a new game called di[e]ce, and is a player bestowed with the title 'King'... all the while skipping school! Plus, di[e]ce is composed of as many mini-games as Kazuki could ever want to play. Bad news: The game take place in real-life, likes messing with the players in intimate ways, and there are only two ways for Kazuki and his fellow players to win and survive; Either a) fight against the clock and people-turned-monsters while solving clues towards the end, or b) have a 'Game Over' triggered by a 'King's death... until the next di[e]ce comes into play, that is.
Despite his new title, Kazuki comes across as an impulsive and egotistical drama queen. It's only when you get past the initial obnoxiousness and reach his squishy center that Kazuki turns out to be a passionate, charismatic leader. Thus, being under Kazuki's rule is not all doom and gloom, especially as he wears his heart on his sleeve and outright refuses to dwell on things. This also makes it refreshingly easy to know where one stands with Kazuki at any given time, there's no shades of gray here! ... except for when he blurs reality with video games, that is. You see, Kazuki has developed a disturbing rationale that killing is a-okay as long as he's playing a game and they're not real people such as him and those he cares for. And while he detests losing, as in any old video game it's not like his life wouldn't 'reset' itself if he did die. The scary thing is? In a game like di[e]ce, he's right.
Sample Post:
So this is what level grinding feels like when you have to do it yourself... Ugh. I'd never thought I'd say this, but it's seriously getting old. The one time there's no time limit on a game and all I've been doing since I got here is killing monsters; no clues, powers ups, nothing! The only good thing is that I got a gun this time, but doing my own 'head shot!' sound effects just doesn't cut it. Actual zombies don't even groan that scarily too, I feel like I've been lied to! Though maybe if I found someone to do those effects for me... and I guess it is about time I find the other players around here, since it'll be hard for them if an awesome fighter like myself isn't around to look out for them. But where to start!? This place all looks the same! Aaaah, enough! Someone! Anyone! I demand answers! I demand satisfactioonnnnnno way! You've got to be kidding me, is that a moogle?
I know that these games are games, but a moogle like you is still really out of place in a dark, swampy summer camp full of zombies... heck, I've even had to kill a few plants! This kind of free-for-all survival-horror never goes so far into fantasy. But it's not like I've had the full tour of the place, since there's only so much of the scenery here I want to see... and the kind of games you're from do use these settings sometimes. Whaddya say moogle, maybe it's meant to be some weird role-playing game instead? Since I'm the target audience this time around, right? In fact, the more I think about it, the more it makes sense! I'm a genius!
The question now is what role I'll be playing-- a dashing knight? Charming 'treasure hunter'? ...Naaah. Naturally I'd be royalty of some kind, since I'm 'King'-- And a great one at that, hahaha! ...That 'kupo' better have meant 'yes'. What do Kings usually do in these type of games when they're the main character anyway? Be exiled from their country, I guess, and try to make their way back to friends and family... d-don't get me wrong, I'm just playing a role here! Besides, this place definitely doesn't look like Tokyo, or even Japan, so that must be it. Ah! And I was going to find other players too, I wonder if I that means I need to recruit them as party members... or if I'll have a love interest~ ♥ Would she be a tomboy? Or a damsel in distress who I'll need to free from a vile monster? That does fit the typical King love interest, and I did see that huge octopus in the lake. Still, the most important thing is... would she be cute?
--ow! Okay okay, I was going to try fighting the monster anyway, you didn't need to punch me! Stupid moogle, who has the gun here!? Alright, new plan! Recruit party members, defeat the monster, save the damsel, go home! Simple, right? Yeah, I thought so too. And don't even think of staying here, you're coming with me! I know moogles can fight just fine. Don't try to convince me that thing in the lake is undefeatable either, every game has to end in some way!
...man, do I seriously need to supply my own '* Moogle has joined the party!' too?
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Character: Sanada Akihiko.
Series: Persona 3.
Age: 18.
Canon: There's a hidden hour between one day and the next - the Dark Hour. During the Dark Hour, monsters called Shadows thrive in their nest, sometimes even crawling out to attack innocents. Persona 3 focuses on a group of students who are a part of a student organization known as S.E.E.S. at their school, Gekkoukan High. This group has the ability to summon Personas - their inner selves, chock full of various abilities - to fight this threat and unravel the mystery lurking behind the existence of the Shadows.
Sanada Akihiko is one such member. As an upperclassman, he's one of the veterans of the group and makes it his job to offer the underclassmen advice and generally be a helping hand in the group. Akihiko is fiercely dedicated to honing his skills and training to become a better and stronger fighter. To put it simply, the boy is just a little obsessed! But despite his obsession, Akihiko is dedicated to his friends and devotes himself wholly to protecting people, particularly those around him. However, when it comes to social situations, Akihiko is sort of clueless. After a failed attempt to pick up girls with his teammates, he ends up "training" with pick-up lines - not to actually get a girl, but to compete with a fellow teammate and show that he totally doesn't fail at this sort of thing. Really!
Note: all Persona users in P3 use gun-like items called "evokers" to summon their Personas by shooting themselves in the head.
Sample Post:
Alright, everyone gather around and listen up. With me helping all of you out, this won't take that long, I promise. You're all here today as a part of a student outreach program that this camp has with Gekkoukan High. I'm Sanada Akihiko, and it's my job to train you guys as honorary S.E.E.S. members and get you fit for duty. ... at least, that's what I'd planned on saying, but no one ever mentioned to me that this was an outreach program for gorillas. Not that it's unheard of for animals to carry the potential to fight Shadows, but this is a little unorthodox. That, and I'm not sure the armbands I brought are actually going to fit any of you.
But hey, if you guys are here and willing to work, then I'll train each and every one of you. I know that discovering your abilities so suddenly can be a lot to take in at first, but if you have any questions about it, feel free to ask me. I've been through this before myself, so I know how it feels. I'll warn you now, though - the training I'll make you guys go through won't be easy. There'll definitely be a lot of sweat, blood, tears, and- yes, you in the back? ... No, "Eye of the Zombie" won't be a part of this training regiment, no matter how "catchy" you guys think it is. And even if it were, we'd just ... stick to the song, not the actual eye of a zombie. Put that thing down already! You have have no idea where that thing's even been.
You guys are easily distracted, huh. Is there something wrong? Nerves? I know how stressful it can get, with the whole idea that the fate of this camp may rest on your shoulders. But don't worry - you're in good hands with me. So no matter how stupid you may think your problem is, you can talk with me about it. That's what I'm here for and as your upperclassman, you can ask me for advice about anything. ... As long as it's actually relevant to what we're doing. Guys, come on, I know you may think the job sounds "cool," but you're here to fight and protect people, not err ... to "go cruising." I haven't even seen a single car since I got here anyway, so you might as well forget about it right now. And no, picking up girls won't do you much good, either. You guys are, what, at least 400 lbs each? The average girl weighs only 135 lbs, so that wouldn't help you in your training.
How about we do this? Before we go any further with discussing your training regiment, let's go ahead and issue your equipment. The most important thing you'll need when fighting the Shadows is an evoker. By using it, your evoker will allow you to unlock the potential of your Persona by opening a direct window to your mind when you shoot it at your head. Luckily for us, this camp had enough foresight to provide us with evokers for everyone - standard issue when people arrive, from what I've heard. They're a bit longer than usual but with the average height in your group being at least seven feet, I think you'll find the length more beneficial in the end. ... hey, what's the matter? Guys, come on, don't give me that look - I know what I'm talking about here. Are those nerves getting to all of you again? Forget about them! Everyone grab an envoker and let's get to work, because this training session is going to be intense.
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Character: Junpei Iori
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3
Age: 17
Canon: After midnight, a secret hour called the Dark Hour occurs. Electricity goes out, machines stop working, and most of the people just turn into coffins in blissful ignorance. The amazingly unlucky people who encounter Shadows, a manifestation of humanity's negative emotions, end up practically zombified. A group of students decide to join forces and make a club called S.E.E.S., the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad. By day, it's just an ordinary school club that seems to do, well, absolutely nothing. But during the Dark Hour, they use their Personas, powerful alter egos of themselves, to fight the Shadows. Oh, and form relationships with other people in order to get laid - I mean, so that their Personas can become stronger.
Junpei's just a normal teenage dude: girl-crazy, a class clown, and a little self-conscious, but he is a kind and loyal person once you boil it all down. He seems carefree and satisfied with himself, but he is actually quite insecure and struggles with a troubling home life. He is jealous of the main character, who is also his best friend, for his leader status and his superior Persona skills. He often feels a desire to play the hero to inflate his self-esteem and to feel like he has a real purpose. He's definitely not the brains in any operation; Junpei exclusively fills the part of the brawn and his grades reflect this to a fault. When his temper flares up, his attitude will turn passive-aggressive, but he forgives easily, so his fits never last for long.
Sample Post:
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Junpei's "Believe It or Don't."
There are many strange things in this world. Today, my story brings us to Camp Fuck You Die. The first strange thing about camp is that no one really knows how you get here! Well, maybe that's not the truth, but I sure have no idea how I did. I must have stumbled into a portal that led me to an alternate dimension! If you're gonna dump me at a camp, at least make it one with sun and babes in bikinis. Talk about lame.
Right, back to my story. Camp Fuck You Die: on the surface, it's your typical run-down and somewhat smelly campground. But inside lies horrors far beyond your imagination!
Exhibit 1: Murder. That's right, nothing kicks off a good horror story like a murder does! Someone was killed here, and no one knows who did it. Nothing's freakier than living in a place where there might be a murderer around! But that's not the real scary part. A friend of mine, his name is ... uh, Anonymous. Good ol' Anon once told me a story about how he actually saw the victim alive. He was totally fine, didn't even have a scratch, and he definitely didn't mention anything about being murdered. Maybe the murder was faked, or maybe he's immortal! I think he's just a really smart zombie in disguise. Zombies can be smart! But he's in denial, so he acts like a normal dude hoping that he'll be okay! But he never will, and he can't deny his hunger for brains. One day, he'll be out for us.
Exhibit 2: Speaking of zombies: you want them, this camp's got them. Zombies are a staple for every survival horror game ever, and for good reason! They're smelly, they're freaky looking, they want to eat your brains. And they'll stop at nothing; they'll break down doors, crawl through windows, keep running even if they're missing a leg! All for a snack. Zombies are always scary, I mean, it's even scary when you have a gun! Reloading a gun in real life isn't as easy as just firing off-screen!
Exhibit 3: The toucans. Anon told me that the toucans can talk into your mind. The fact that they can communicate with us at all is weird. Because, you know, they're birds. But they have psychic powers, which is even weirder! There's probably a secret underground lab where they were experimented on and given hidden powers, which they used to get back at their torturers and break out! Well, I sure wouldn't want to run into one. I already kinda got a voice in my head, so I don't need - uhhh, never mind.
Exhibit 4: Freaky water shadows. There's this lake, right, and if you wait around, you'll see something moving in the water! Yeah, you might think it's your imagination. But I think it's really a giant shark that comes up to pull in unsuspecting victims! But that's not the weirdest part about this lake. This lake is pink. Water is usually clear. Sometimes it can be greenish. And I think there was a red sea or something once. But this is pink and glowing. I think it's the result of a freaky radioactive liquid spill, and if you drink it, you could get super powers!
Me, uh, I already got super powers, so I don't really want any more. Yeah. I don't really wanna put anything from that lake in my mouth either.
Believe it... or don't.
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Character: Roseamanelle Ouka Barsburg
Series: 07-Ghost
Character Age: Mid-teens
Canon: Once upon a time, two great nations lived in harmony alongside each other. But one day, one of the countries--the Raggs kingdom--betrayed that peace and tried to take over the world. Oh no! Luckily, the heroic and righteous other nation triumphed in the ensuing war, and all was well once more. That's how the official version of events goes, anyway. When the amnesiac hero of our story, Teito Klein, discovers that he's from the fallen Raggs kingdom and that more than a little of the so-called truth is a lie, he sets out on a journey to discover what really happened. One of the people he meets and befriends along the way is a girl named Ouka, who (unbeknownst to him) happens to be the princess of the Barsburg Empire. You know, the Empire that completely destroyed Teito's home and is still trying to kill him. Oops?
Fortunately, Ouka is nothing like what you'd expect the princess of an eeeeeeeevil empire to be. Tired of dealing with a father who won't let her make use of her healing talents and become a doctor, she takes matters into her own hands by slipping away from her attendants for a while in order to help the poor and experience life outside the castle. Ouka is cheerful, kind, optimistic and occasionally oblivious. Her royal upbringing is clearly reflected in her formal speaking style--when she isn't eagerly trying out slang she's learned from books, that is. As a result of her sheltered background, she has some rather odd ideas about many aspects of life outside the castle, best demonstrated by her almost fangirlish admiration for other people's student-teacher relationships. She genuinely wants to help people and won't hesitate to stand up for her beliefs, whether it's by defending the weak or lecturing people about their actions.
Sample Post:
Goodness, I did not know that such an environment existed on the outskirts of this district. It is very unique, and I do not recall any of the maps or books mentioning a large forest in the area. But it certainly is beautiful, and there is a very friendly atmosphere in this place. Look, the way the tree branches are waving in the wind makes it appear as though they're beckoning me closer. Indeed, I feel quite welcome here already! The peace and quiet are lovely as well. When one is alone in such majestic surroundings, it allows one to properly enjoy them. One can also appreciate other things that might usually go unnoticed, such as the distant birdsong and even the "squelch squelch squelch" that comes from nearly getting one's shoes stuck in the mud. It is a sound I have not heard before, but it is rather charming in a way.
Oh, so there are people living here! It is impressive that they are able to live in a place like this, despite the conditions. However, the community appears to be poor and in ill health. Many of them cannot even afford clothing! I will do what I can to help them, but first I much approach them and gain their acceptance. The first thing to do is introduce myself...let's see, I believe my colloquial dictionary contained some excellent phrases for such a situation. What were they again? Ah yes, what's up, dudes? My name is Ouka, and I come in peace! I am training to become a doctor and wish to help the sick or injured, so if they would please line up and tell me what is wrong, that would be a great help.
... Brains, brains, brains? Oh dear, if severe and widespread neurological damage is the primary complaint, I do not know how much I will be able to treat before I must leave. However, I shall do what I can to ease your pain. There, your head should be feeling slightly better now. Oh, your right arm still pains you? Very well, let me see-what do you think you're doing, removing your own arm? And you, trying to steal your neighbor's! Once it is detached, it is of no use to either of you; hand it to me so I can dispose of it hygienically--h...how can his arm still be functioning? That should not be possible! Reflexive movements may occur for a short time, but this is...no, there will be time to study this later. Right now, I must persuade them to stop this behavior. The first thing to do is to get everyone's attention somehow...I know!
Hold up for a sec, dudes! I have something important to say. The body is a valuable item bestowed on you by your parents. It is something to be treated with respect, not borrowed, taken or sold! If you are poor, you should all work together to help one another in times of need instead of competing. Shopkeepers in the crowd, I implore you to behave more honorably than common thugs. If prices are too high, you should stop charging an arm and a leg as collateral and accept other forms of payment. Then your customers will be able to continue earning money and can use it buy from you in the future. And if the two of you only possess one leg each but still have good arms, you can link arms and hop together to travel! It may take some practice to get it right, but that is certainly better than leaving one of you without a leg to stand on. Put that way, do you not agree that cooperating is a much better idea?
...no, no, two heads are only better than one when they belong to two bodies as well!
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Character: Tsukihiko
Series: Zone-00
Character Age: Actual: 300, Physical: 10.
Canon: In modern Tokyo, Mononoke -- "Creatures" -- pass for and hide among humans. They could be anyone or anything: an uncannily accurate cop, the owner of a trendy and creative clothing boutique, or even cleverly masquerading as a badass motorcycle. Still, the line between the two worlds generally is kept clear -- or was. This has been changing for the worse ever since a group of disreputable Mononoke began to deal in "Zone-00": a mysterious drug which makes Mononoke stronger, but turns humans into rampaging and hideously deformed monsters. Time for humans and Mononoke to team up and track down the drug's source!
One of the Zone-00 dealers is a cute little boy named Tsukihiko. He looks -- and generally acts -- like a socially-maladapt, easily-bullied ten year old boy might: after all, even if he's three hundred years old, he spent most of that time on the bottom of a lake. Not really the best place for socialization. Although he once was human, Tsukihiko was made into a sacrifice: drowned and given the snake god (Mizuchi) of the lake. He changed his own tragic fate when, after being devoured by her, he ate her from the inside out and became a Mizuchi himself. Despite that brutal decision, his outward personality is rather morose and quiet. Much of the time he appears soft- but well-spoken, polite in his mannerisms (if passive-aggressive), and deeply concerned with important issues like water pollution (honestly, can't you hellhounds throw your cigarettes out somewhere else?). But he still bears a great deal of bitterness and resentment towards the world for his death and his resulting loneliness, and these make him vicious. He's both an injured child and a hatchling snake: sweet and sad looking with his mouth closed, but more than capable of showing fangs. He's perfectly willing to hurt people -- both with his words and with his twin water pistols that fire explosive rounds. He may be desperate for affection, but if you don't freely offer him your heart, he's perfectly happy to rip it out of you instead.
Sample app:
Um... excuse me, Miss Director, but I think there's been a mistake.
I mean... don't misunderstand me, my roommate is a lovely woman, but is this really appropriate? A boy being put in the same lodgings as a girl... I don't know. Even if I'm still a child, I'm old enough to think I might make her a little nervous... and, to be entirely honest, she's making me a little nervous too. For one thing, she keeps eyeing me in a way that I'm not completely comfortable with and I... I'd really like some adult intervention in this situation. And, well, she's very large, and -- ah, I don't know exactly how I can bring up to her that she's taking up far too much space without making it sound like I'm calling her fat. It's not that I particularly care about her feelings, but since she's approximately two tons heavier than me, I'm fairly sure I'd be outclassed if I had to take her on directly. It's just that, you know, Marcy-san and me... I'm not sure there's enough room in the lake for the both of us.
The roommate situation aside, there are some other problems with the lake as well -- this isn't a healthy place. Surprisingly, it's not because of the zombies that keep shambling around the lakeside. The fact they keep rotting into the water isn't too bad, and actually can encourage some healthier plant growth and increased oxygenation. But given the cracked radioactive barrels I found at the bottom of the lake, something like "healthy flora and fauna" is really unlikely regardless. Honestly, I'm wondering if I'll grow a third eye if I stay here too long. Is it really so much to ask that someone in charge of this place be responsible for not letting it become a toxic wasteland? Then again, from what the brochure implies, you're rather a toxic person yourself, aren't you, Miss Director?
I don't want to sound like I'm complaining, though, not after you went out of your way to give me suitable living quarters so I wouldn't be forced to stay on land with the pitiful human campers. Still, the lake isn't really working for me. I understand that you've already gone out of your way for my needs, but ... please, you must know that my trip here was really stressful. When the rest of the group told me I had a plane to catch... well, I'd prefer to be on a boat, but I figured regardless it would be a quiet, fast trip. Then, soon after I checked in, I was faced with this human on the plane who ...really didn't want me there. It's humans who made me end up like this in the first place -- do they really have any leg to stand on to say they've "had it" with me, or say such rude words and shoot at me, just because I'm a snake? There's no excuse for that kind of prejudice.
It really was troublesome, so I'd hoped I'd get here and get to relax for a little while. To not even find a refuge under the water... that's tragic, isn't it? But I guess kicking up a fuss like this still isn't a very nice way to ask for help. Please, then. Can you please move me somewhere else? Maybe the onsen -- would that work for you? It sounded so luxurious in the brochure, compared to the rest of this place, and I could really use something like that. I'd like to settle in soon, if I could... I'm completely worn out and so very hungry.
If all this isn't enough to sway you, perhaps we could meet in person? If I could get the situation explained face-to-face... I'm sure you've got plenty for me to swallow, and that way, maybe it'd be easier for me to digest the situation.
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Character: Haseo
Series: .hack//G.U.
Character Age: 17
Canon: The MMORPG ‘The World’ is serious business-after all, its connection to the internet and the world as a whole both mysteriously sends players into a coma and may cause a nuclear meltdown! Of course, none of the players are aware of this, caught up in their quests from NPCs, boss fights, massive tournaments, in-game marriage ceremonies, and the player killers (PKs). Even if there are many unaware, there’s a special set of eight individuals with a special power trying to help out the people in a coma and stop the world from collapsing. Initially, Haseo, a former vigilante-like player who went after PKs, is the most reluctant of these individuals.
Haseo starts off like your typical surly hero: snarky, annoyed by overly cheerful players, impatient, prone to overusing the word “whatever,” and extremely temperamental whenever something gets to him. Although he may seem justice-loving and trying to ensure a fun game environment for all, he was actually indifferent to these factors and difficult to deal with. It’s a good thing his journey-which he started to save just one girl, but eventually expands to include many others-changes him, making him less selfish and reveals his bleeding heart tendencies. Sure, he’s still prone to anger, thick sarcasm, and shows of arrogance, but he also allows himself to see the best in his friends and motivate them when necessary. His defining trait is his loyalty, sometimes to a fault. Haseo needs to be there for the people he cares about, and after three games worth of development, he’s willing to admit this to himself-and to others. It’s a good thing, too, considering how he’s gained harem protagonist status by the end of it all.
Note: Area names for quests in the game are a random series of words, starting with a Greek letter to indicate the server.
Sample Post:
Is this supposed to be Σ HIDDEN DEATH SWAMP? Huh, they didn’t pull any punches when they named this area. But what’s with the snow falling? Must be some kind of programming glitch. Knowing this game, the whole area, including the snow, might be some designer’s idea of a bad joke you can only get to after a certain level. That might explain the mysterious E-mail from that player letting me know about this place. What was the name? Oh, yeah, “Sayre,” who wanted to see if I could wrestle some tentacles for a good time. Sounds like some weirdo who saw me in the tournaments, but hey, I’ll take down the monster and give them what they want. It seems like I have to-I can’t log out, and for some reason, my area map isn’t working. Whatever, I’ll just worry about that later-it might be a bad sign, but I’ll do what I came here to do first.
Right, let’s get this show on the road. What else did they say? Chat with the locals, give them some advice in exchange for info on the special monster? Yeah, sounds like just the thing I wanna do. Damnit, I hate dealing with stupid NPCs, but anything for something that’ll actually challenge me. Fine, here I go.
Uhhh, hey, zombie guys, you look like you’ve come out of some lame horror movie, only the CG’s a little better. Congrats to the graphics people for actually making the skin peeling, the eyes falling with the little nerves connected, and the throaty moaning for brains properly creepy. I even thought you were PCs from a distance with how real you look. Anyway, now that we’re talking, I’m not sure what I’m supposed to tell you. Give vegetables a chance, too. Yeah, I bet you wanna do that. All I hear is brains, brains, brains, brains-you know what? Shut up! You’re not getting any brains! Unless you want my head to explode from the headache you’re giving me. Oh, forget it, I’m trying the next NPCs!
You’re next in line, Mr. and Mrs. Toucan. Man, unlike those zombies, they sure short-changed you with the graphics. Even if we have to talk to finish this quest, your beaks don’t even move. Well, I’m not really sure what to say to help you out. The weather keeping you down lately? You know, made you frozen to the scenery? Or do you get a bunch of players wondering what wise-guy decided to leave you here? Swamps usually have crows or owls hooting ominously in the distance, but instead, this place got you. I don’t know what the designers were up to, but it’s not fair to leave you guys here to be the odd parts of this setting. Which sounds pretty stupid, since you’re NPCs. But … uh, beaks up, guys, you’re pretty cool for toucans in a swamp. Don’t let things get you down. You’re a welcome surprise in this weird area, especially after those zombies. … So, I’ve gotta head to the lake? Got it. Glad I made you … feel better.
-Oh, hell yeah, the monster waiting over there looks pretty badass! Awesome, so I just have to beat it and-huh, I just got a private message. “Be one with me forever.” Did a tentacle just wave in the distance? I guess it turns out that Sayre player was just a pervert after all. Damnit, all those potential marriage prospects might make it look like I’ll go for anyone, but I’ve got higher standards than this! So knock it off, or I’ll knock some sense into you.
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Character: Naruse Kazuki
Series: di[e]ce
Character Age: 16
Canon: For most people, November 11 is like any other day. For Kazuki, it's his birthday! And this time he wants nothing more than a free pass from school to play video games all day. Luckily for him, his birthday wish comes true, though of course there's an up-side and down-side to this turn of events. Good news: He gets into a new game called di[e]ce, and is a player bestowed with the title 'King'... all the while skipping school! Plus, di[e]ce is composed of as many mini-games as Kazuki could ever want to play. Bad news: The game take place in real-life, likes messing with the players in intimate ways, and there are only two ways for Kazuki and his fellow players to win and survive; Either a) fight against the clock and people-turned-monsters while solving clues towards the end, or b) have a 'Game Over' triggered by a 'King's death... until the next di[e]ce comes into play, that is.
Despite his new title, Kazuki comes across as an impulsive and egotistical drama queen. It's only when you get past the initial obnoxiousness and reach his squishy center that Kazuki turns out to be a passionate, charismatic leader. Thus, being under Kazuki's rule is not all doom and gloom, especially as he wears his heart on his sleeve and outright refuses to dwell on things. This also makes it refreshingly easy to know where one stands with Kazuki at any given time, there's no shades of gray here! ... except for when he blurs reality with video games, that is. You see, Kazuki has developed a disturbing rationale that killing is a-okay as long as he's playing a game and they're not real people such as him and those he cares for. And while he detests losing, as in any old video game it's not like his life wouldn't 'reset' itself if he did die. The scary thing is? In a game like di[e]ce, he's right.
Sample Post:
So this is what level grinding feels like when you have to do it yourself... Ugh. I'd never thought I'd say this, but it's seriously getting old. The one time there's no time limit on a game and all I've been doing since I got here is killing monsters; no clues, powers ups, nothing! The only good thing is that I got a gun this time, but doing my own 'head shot!' sound effects just doesn't cut it. Actual zombies don't even groan that scarily too, I feel like I've been lied to! Though maybe if I found someone to do those effects for me... and I guess it is about time I find the other players around here, since it'll be hard for them if an awesome fighter like myself isn't around to look out for them. But where to start!? This place all looks the same! Aaaah, enough! Someone! Anyone! I demand answers! I demand satisfactioonnnnnno way! You've got to be kidding me, is that a moogle?
I know that these games are games, but a moogle like you is still really out of place in a dark, swampy summer camp full of zombies... heck, I've even had to kill a few plants! This kind of free-for-all survival-horror never goes so far into fantasy. But it's not like I've had the full tour of the place, since there's only so much of the scenery here I want to see... and the kind of games you're from do use these settings sometimes. Whaddya say moogle, maybe it's meant to be some weird role-playing game instead? Since I'm the target audience this time around, right? In fact, the more I think about it, the more it makes sense! I'm a genius!
The question now is what role I'll be playing-- a dashing knight? Charming 'treasure hunter'? ...Naaah. Naturally I'd be royalty of some kind, since I'm 'King'-- And a great one at that, hahaha! ...That 'kupo' better have meant 'yes'. What do Kings usually do in these type of games when they're the main character anyway? Be exiled from their country, I guess, and try to make their way back to friends and family... d-don't get me wrong, I'm just playing a role here! Besides, this place definitely doesn't look like Tokyo, or even Japan, so that must be it. Ah! And I was going to find other players too, I wonder if I that means I need to recruit them as party members... or if I'll have a love interest~ ♥ Would she be a tomboy? Or a damsel in distress who I'll need to free from a vile monster? That does fit the typical King love interest, and I did see that huge octopus in the lake. Still, the most important thing is... would she be cute?
--ow! Okay okay, I was going to try fighting the monster anyway, you didn't need to punch me! Stupid moogle, who has the gun here!? Alright, new plan! Recruit party members, defeat the monster, save the damsel, go home! Simple, right? Yeah, I thought so too. And don't even think of staying here, you're coming with me! I know moogles can fight just fine. Don't try to convince me that thing in the lake is undefeatable either, every game has to end in some way!
...man, do I seriously need to supply my own '* Moogle has joined the party!' too?
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Character: Sanada Akihiko.
Series: Persona 3.
Age: 18.
Canon: There's a hidden hour between one day and the next - the Dark Hour. During the Dark Hour, monsters called Shadows thrive in their nest, sometimes even crawling out to attack innocents. Persona 3 focuses on a group of students who are a part of a student organization known as S.E.E.S. at their school, Gekkoukan High. This group has the ability to summon Personas - their inner selves, chock full of various abilities - to fight this threat and unravel the mystery lurking behind the existence of the Shadows.
Sanada Akihiko is one such member. As an upperclassman, he's one of the veterans of the group and makes it his job to offer the underclassmen advice and generally be a helping hand in the group. Akihiko is fiercely dedicated to honing his skills and training to become a better and stronger fighter. To put it simply, the boy is just a little obsessed! But despite his obsession, Akihiko is dedicated to his friends and devotes himself wholly to protecting people, particularly those around him. However, when it comes to social situations, Akihiko is sort of clueless. After a failed attempt to pick up girls with his teammates, he ends up "training" with pick-up lines - not to actually get a girl, but to compete with a fellow teammate and show that he totally doesn't fail at this sort of thing. Really!
Note: all Persona users in P3 use gun-like items called "evokers" to summon their Personas by shooting themselves in the head.
Sample Post:
Alright, everyone gather around and listen up. With me helping all of you out, this won't take that long, I promise. You're all here today as a part of a student outreach program that this camp has with Gekkoukan High. I'm Sanada Akihiko, and it's my job to train you guys as honorary S.E.E.S. members and get you fit for duty. ... at least, that's what I'd planned on saying, but no one ever mentioned to me that this was an outreach program for gorillas. Not that it's unheard of for animals to carry the potential to fight Shadows, but this is a little unorthodox. That, and I'm not sure the armbands I brought are actually going to fit any of you.
But hey, if you guys are here and willing to work, then I'll train each and every one of you. I know that discovering your abilities so suddenly can be a lot to take in at first, but if you have any questions about it, feel free to ask me. I've been through this before myself, so I know how it feels. I'll warn you now, though - the training I'll make you guys go through won't be easy. There'll definitely be a lot of sweat, blood, tears, and- yes, you in the back? ... No, "Eye of the Zombie" won't be a part of this training regiment, no matter how "catchy" you guys think it is. And even if it were, we'd just ... stick to the song, not the actual eye of a zombie. Put that thing down already! You have have no idea where that thing's even been.
You guys are easily distracted, huh. Is there something wrong? Nerves? I know how stressful it can get, with the whole idea that the fate of this camp may rest on your shoulders. But don't worry - you're in good hands with me. So no matter how stupid you may think your problem is, you can talk with me about it. That's what I'm here for and as your upperclassman, you can ask me for advice about anything. ... As long as it's actually relevant to what we're doing. Guys, come on, I know you may think the job sounds "cool," but you're here to fight and protect people, not err ... to "go cruising." I haven't even seen a single car since I got here anyway, so you might as well forget about it right now. And no, picking up girls won't do you much good, either. You guys are, what, at least 400 lbs each? The average girl weighs only 135 lbs, so that wouldn't help you in your training.
How about we do this? Before we go any further with discussing your training regiment, let's go ahead and issue your equipment. The most important thing you'll need when fighting the Shadows is an evoker. By using it, your evoker will allow you to unlock the potential of your Persona by opening a direct window to your mind when you shoot it at your head. Luckily for us, this camp had enough foresight to provide us with evokers for everyone - standard issue when people arrive, from what I've heard. They're a bit longer than usual but with the average height in your group being at least seven feet, I think you'll find the length more beneficial in the end. ... hey, what's the matter? Guys, come on, don't give me that look - I know what I'm talking about here. Are those nerves getting to all of you again? Forget about them! Everyone grab an envoker and let's get to work, because this training session is going to be intense.
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Character: Junpei Iori
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3
Age: 17
Canon: After midnight, a secret hour called the Dark Hour occurs. Electricity goes out, machines stop working, and most of the people just turn into coffins in blissful ignorance. The amazingly unlucky people who encounter Shadows, a manifestation of humanity's negative emotions, end up practically zombified. A group of students decide to join forces and make a club called S.E.E.S., the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad. By day, it's just an ordinary school club that seems to do, well, absolutely nothing. But during the Dark Hour, they use their Personas, powerful alter egos of themselves, to fight the Shadows. Oh, and form relationships with other people in order to get laid - I mean, so that their Personas can become stronger.
Junpei's just a normal teenage dude: girl-crazy, a class clown, and a little self-conscious, but he is a kind and loyal person once you boil it all down. He seems carefree and satisfied with himself, but he is actually quite insecure and struggles with a troubling home life. He is jealous of the main character, who is also his best friend, for his leader status and his superior Persona skills. He often feels a desire to play the hero to inflate his self-esteem and to feel like he has a real purpose. He's definitely not the brains in any operation; Junpei exclusively fills the part of the brawn and his grades reflect this to a fault. When his temper flares up, his attitude will turn passive-aggressive, but he forgives easily, so his fits never last for long.
Sample Post:
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Junpei's "Believe It or Don't."
There are many strange things in this world. Today, my story brings us to Camp Fuck You Die. The first strange thing about camp is that no one really knows how you get here! Well, maybe that's not the truth, but I sure have no idea how I did. I must have stumbled into a portal that led me to an alternate dimension! If you're gonna dump me at a camp, at least make it one with sun and babes in bikinis. Talk about lame.
Right, back to my story. Camp Fuck You Die: on the surface, it's your typical run-down and somewhat smelly campground. But inside lies horrors far beyond your imagination!
Exhibit 1: Murder. That's right, nothing kicks off a good horror story like a murder does! Someone was killed here, and no one knows who did it. Nothing's freakier than living in a place where there might be a murderer around! But that's not the real scary part. A friend of mine, his name is ... uh, Anonymous. Good ol' Anon once told me a story about how he actually saw the victim alive. He was totally fine, didn't even have a scratch, and he definitely didn't mention anything about being murdered. Maybe the murder was faked, or maybe he's immortal! I think he's just a really smart zombie in disguise. Zombies can be smart! But he's in denial, so he acts like a normal dude hoping that he'll be okay! But he never will, and he can't deny his hunger for brains. One day, he'll be out for us.
Exhibit 2: Speaking of zombies: you want them, this camp's got them. Zombies are a staple for every survival horror game ever, and for good reason! They're smelly, they're freaky looking, they want to eat your brains. And they'll stop at nothing; they'll break down doors, crawl through windows, keep running even if they're missing a leg! All for a snack. Zombies are always scary, I mean, it's even scary when you have a gun! Reloading a gun in real life isn't as easy as just firing off-screen!
Exhibit 3: The toucans. Anon told me that the toucans can talk into your mind. The fact that they can communicate with us at all is weird. Because, you know, they're birds. But they have psychic powers, which is even weirder! There's probably a secret underground lab where they were experimented on and given hidden powers, which they used to get back at their torturers and break out! Well, I sure wouldn't want to run into one. I already kinda got a voice in my head, so I don't need - uhhh, never mind.
Exhibit 4: Freaky water shadows. There's this lake, right, and if you wait around, you'll see something moving in the water! Yeah, you might think it's your imagination. But I think it's really a giant shark that comes up to pull in unsuspecting victims! But that's not the weirdest part about this lake. This lake is pink. Water is usually clear. Sometimes it can be greenish. And I think there was a red sea or something once. But this is pink and glowing. I think it's the result of a freaky radioactive liquid spill, and if you drink it, you could get super powers!
Me, uh, I already got super powers, so I don't really want any more. Yeah. I don't really wanna put anything from that lake in my mouth either.
Believe it... or don't.
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