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Character: Toothless
Series: How to Train Your Dragon (film)
Age: a teenage character's straight-man bff (PROBABLY YOUNG)
Canon: This is How To Train Your Dragon. It's five letters longer than heartwarming, and a couple of worlds away from historical accuracy. My canon: it has anachronistic historical figures, a coming-of-age story, and a healthy dose of culture clash - the only obvious departure from animation cliche is in the movie's title. Because while most boys have their dogs, or horses, the main character Hiccup has... dragons.
Toothless, the titular dragon-in-training, was brought down by Hiccup in an attempt to prove his manliness to the other Vikings. He's a rare Night Fury, a stealth bomber breed rarely seen by humans (who never live to tell the tale.) They're too fast, vicious, and powerful; a perfect trophy for an teenager looking for something to prove. The movie, of course, is about how Hiccup ends up learning to befriend Toothless instead, and where that takes both of their species' worlds. But the dragon's character development in this tale of societal infighting is hardly neglected: an Enemy To Vikingkind who's been grounded for good by his damaged tail, he needs to learn to put aside his pride and mistrust of humans, accept his and Hiccup's dependence on each other, and let his whimsical, tsundere nature shine through. And is it ever tsundere. Do YOU want a huge, flying, plasma-breathing grumpy kitty as your new bffl? I think you do!
Sample Post:
[If you go looking for monsters in the woods today, you might find one that you weren't expecting. A dragon is prowling through, his nose to the ground as he searches for something; he'd make a more graceful picture if he didn't have to yank his lashing tail loose from a bush every now and then. Sometimes he picks up his head to sniff the air, his large eyes wide open with curiosity. His preoccupation with pathfinding is broken only by his rumbled warnings, aimed at the toucans pacing him through the forest. Though he covertly eyes their flight from tree to tree, when they begin to jeer about how he's stuck on the ground, he bares his gums and lowers his head. He makes a point of sauntering to one of their perches and shaking it hard enough to scatter them from the canopy before moving on.
After a while, though, he stumbles through a bush that's obviously been disturbed by a dragon tail before... a loose scale or two is even left on the ground underneath it. The flexible protrusions around his face flatten back with annoyed surprise, and he glares suspiciously at the bush before changing directions. It's not long before he finds the bush again, and his disgruntled expression gains an undertone of wariness as he stares around, trying to pick out landmarks in the dim light between the trees.
With a frustrated grunt, he stomps off, dragging his claws down one tree after another in an attempt to mark his trail. When he's tripped up by an already-crumpled bush once more, he arches his back in surprise, skittering away from it with an affronted stare. He takes a moment to regain his dignity before he peers up to see if his marked trail leads through the area. A closer inspection reveals a toucan perched awkwardly on a tree trunk, clearly hiding something with its wings. The dragon blinks and makes a raspy sound of disbelief, opening his mouth to unsheath an impressive array of teeth from a formerly innocuous mouth. He snarls at the toucan. The toucan chirps, unrepentant, and clacks its beak back at him.
Deeply unimpressed, the dragon gives the toucan a moment to reconsider this course of action, then cocks his head and roasts the tree with a blue-white blast of fire. The tree explodes, and a cloud of toucans takes off, screaming obscenities. Charred plants seem likely to be a more reliable trail marker; the dragon's eyes narrow in clear amusement, and he smugly flips his wings over his back and takes a moment to itch his face against the unlucky tree's trunk before continuing on his way.]
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Character: Okita Souji
Series: Peace Maker Kurogane
Character Age: 21
Canon: Set during the twilight of the Edo Period, Peace Maker Kurogane focuses on the story of Ichimura Tetsunosuke, who wishes to become strong enough to avenge the murder of his parents. Tetsunosuke believes that he can achieve his goal by joining the Shinsengumi, a police force in Kyoto on the side of the shogunate. Over the course of the series, Tetsunosuke grows as a person, becomes stronger, learns what it means to be part of the Shinsengumi, and even earns a few battle scars. One person who strongly influenced Tetsunosuke during this time was Okita Souji, the captain of the first unit.
Okita himself defies expectation. He's girlish in appearance and usually puts on a polite and cheerful face for everyone. Okita's behavior can seem almost childish at times, especially since he is so fond of candy and games. If you do catch a glimpse beyond the mask, what hides behind it is one of the best swordsmen in the Shinsengumi. Despite initial impressions, Okita can also be very serious about his work. Duty to the Shinsengumi and its members always comes first, for Okita. In battle, Okita shows off his much more ruthless side, cutting down anyone who registers as a threat. In the end, Okita does his best to maintain a positive mask in the face of his serious duties.
Sample Post:
Oh my, I never expected new recruits to look so seasoned! When I was sent here to collect the men who wanted to join up, I thought I would find youths full of energy and spirit. It always makes headquarters much more exciting to be around, when the new members are enthusiastic! But . . . hmm, I feel barely any energy from you at all. In fact, none of you look quite well. I've heard of new recruits looking green, but never this literally. Open, seeping wounds usually happen after you see some action, not before you join up. Coming to us already injured is a strange way to take initiative, isn't it?
Bad coloring, open wounds, moaning in pain . . . those are not very encouraging signs. I'm beginning to think that the hospital would be a better place for you than the Shinsengumi. Fighting when you're already injured is not a good idea, and you can always try to join up again after you stop oozing. I'm sorry if that's disappointing, but we have enough injured of our own to care for. What we really need right now are able-bodied men, not men who can barely hold themselves together. Please don't be upset, there's always the future to look forward to. Oh, I know! Why don't you show me what you can do with your swords? This way, I can judge your abilities and might be able to put in a good word for all of you ♥. That's better, isn't it?
--ah, oh dear. While you should take practice bouts seriously, that's no reason to cut down someone on your own side. Well-executed or not and even if he stands back up again, it does reflect poorly on your ability to work as a unit. In the future, please remember that cutting off limbs and heads is more than 'a mere flesh wound'~ After all, while all of you seem to be able to recover from such injuries, the living members of the Shinsengumi are not so fortunate. Some of you need to watch your stances, as well. When your opponent thrusts his sword at you, be sure that you can meet it. Responding in a clumsy way will only leave you open to being pierced by your opponent's sword. Remember, it truly is not the size of the blade that matters, but how you . . . oh, have I said something strange?
Well, while this could be fun, I'm afraid that you're still too raw for us. Fortunately, Marcy-chan has volunteered to help train you! She'll be perfectly happy to help you learn the rules of the Shinsengumi, as long as you play a game with her first ♥.
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Character: Toudou Heisuke
Series: Peace Maker Kurogane
Character Age: 20
Canon: Peacemaker Kurogane is the heartwarming story of Ichimura Tetsunosuke's misadventures as the page of one (1) Vice-Captain Hijikata Toshizou of the Shinsengumi. ... If by "heartwarming," you mean full of angst, drama, and the occasional dose of crack as the young boy comes of age under the wings of the Wolves of Mibu, of course. Tetsunosuke finds himself growing closer to the many officers of the Shinsengumi, including three who have unceremoniously dubbed themselves "the Comedian Trio."
The youngest of that trio - as well as the youngest captain in the Shinsengumi - Toudou Heisuke stands at the head of the Eighth unit. A self-proclaimed lover of "small, cute things," Heisuke comes off as one of the most whimsical members of the Shinsengumi. His speech pattern is casual; fitting, since he can be a fast-talking type. Heisuke has a habit of saying whatever comes to mind immediately, no matter how good or bad it sounds, even if what he says happens to insinuate that one of his bosses has a thing for small children. It's all good, everyone knows he isn't serious! While there are times when he can come off as a carefree moron, at the end of the day, Heisuke is exactly what one would expect out of a captain in the Shinsengumi. Honorable and completely devoted to his cause, he would risk both life and limb (and possibly even his forehead) in order for it to succeed.
Note: Heisuke is being apped from right after the first manga series.
Sample Post:
Whoooo wants to save my game? Do you? Yes you do! Yes, yes you do want to save my game! You waaaaaant to-
-ah, sorry about that! I didn't notice you there. Er, all eight or nine feet of you there, that is. Good evening, Mr. Gorilla! I was just having a conversation with this moogle here. Just look at him! He's sickeningly cute, isn't he? Could make your teeth rot, even! With his little scrunchy eyes and that perfectly puffy pom-pon of his! Ahhh, if only we had things like him back home! Sure, sure, he'd be useful enough with his "saving" or whatever - not really sure what that means, but if the little guy wants to be some kind of hero, more power to him! But more importantly, if we had critters like him around back home, morale'd definitely be through the roof. I mean, come on. Who wouldn't want to wake up to this fuzzy bundle of joy every morning?
Not that I'm trying to insult you, Mr. Gorilla! No need to get so upset with me, now. I've been watching you guys for a little while, so I've seen you and your buddies traipsing into the cabins here and there as a sort of early morning wake-up call. And believe me, that's probably not the most pleasant experience ever. Have you guys ever considered changing your image? You'd be better received if you did, I think. First of all, smile! Come on, flash some of those pearly whites at me. Waking up to a friendly, smiling face is one of the greatest things in the world! ... or, h-haha, nightmare fuel when it comes to you guys. Um. On second thought, let's not smile, alright? That ... that won't end well.
No, no, I don't think the problem is necessarily with your attitude. You guys are pretty enthusiastic about your job, aren't you? Like I said, I've been keeping an eye on you! I see how you skip through the swamp, even though that's probably not the most intelligent idea in the world, considering the fact that it's a swamp. You care! But you're in luck, because I've got it! If a change in your attitude won't make you more palatable to the kids around here, then a change of image is what's needed! Here, here's all you need. If we take some of these branches here with the leaves on them and strap them to your backs ... and then, here, put this dandelion on your head somehow. No, don't question it, just do it! And ...
Voila! A brand new species has been born! I dub thee ... "Moogorillas"! ... Or should it be "Moegorillas," possibly? Maybe "Moerillas" ... nah, "Moogorillas" has more of a ring to it than any of those. Right, you guys are now moogorillas, second cousins thrice removed from the moogle line! No more will you have to growl and roar and do whatever gorillas did when they were upset and angry. No! When in doubt, just "kupo" it out! Not that I'm entirely sure what that means, haha, but it seems to be working out well for the moogles so far. Believe me, guys, this'll open a whole slew of new possibilities for all of you. And hey, if the moogles can save people, then why can't the moogorillas do the same thing? You guys can be just as altruistic! Here, give it a shot and lend that creaky, quasi-rotting guy over there a hand!
... I, uh. I guess your enthusiasm made him fall to pieces, huh. Well, don't let it get to you guys! You'll figure out something eventually! - hey, hey, preferably something that doesn't involve me!! Y-you don't want to save my game, really ... yes, yes you don't want to save my game, you dooooooooon't ...
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Character: Hayate
Series: Pretear
Character Age: unknown, looks to be physically 18
Canon: Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Awayuki Himeno who was born into poverty, but through good luck (and her father's good looks), she was able to live like a princess. However, the kind of place she lived in wasn't warm with familial joy. Disappointed, she often spent time away from home and ran into seven mysterious strangers who called themselves the Leafe Knights, destined to protect the world from destruction. And the only person who could help them achieve that was Captain Planet the Pretear - Himeno. Her fairytale was just beginning.
One of Himeno's protectors and the Leafe Knight of Wind is Hayate. Stern, blunt and extremely insensitive, Hayate has a tendency to talk first and then realize the consequences about a second later. He's deeply invested in his duty and his ability to succeed ... on his own at any cost to himself. Yet, despite his brutish mannerisms, Hayate cares deeply for his comrades and always looks towards their continued safety and happiness to the point of sacrificing his own. Easily flustered and irritable, Hayate still has a long way to go before he can master basic human communication and understanding skills.
Sample Post:
What a mess.
I knew that some people have no consideration for the environment, but this level of degradation surprised me. It's a wonder you all can survive in this kind of atmosphere. Of course, that's a joke. You all look like you're about to die. I wish I could muster up sympathy for your predicament, but you had it coming. Serves you right to treat nature like your own private backyard, to do as you wish. I'm highly tempted to leave and let you all rot, but I am a Leafe Knight and while you deserve your fate, this place deserves a second chance to recover and grow, to return to the circle of life. And for that reason only, I will help you after I finish delivering these packages. Count yourselves lucky. However, if you try my patience, I'll just dump you on top the nearest tree without your clothes. No, that is not a come-on, don't you people have any decency?! Hmph, honestly, perhaps my expectations are too high for you people to accomplish anything. You should be glad my job allowed me to cross paths with you. Otherwise, who knows how long you would have rolled around in this ... I can't even find the appropriate words for it.
Whatever, right now, I have a job to do and that takes priority. After all, it's not easy, trying to live in the human world. Sometimes, I wonder if they'll substitute money for blood in the near future, with the way they cling onto it. It's sad that I can believe that after looking at you people. You all seem to have given up real food for brains, but see what it does to your constitution! Who the hell taught you that brains was the only meal for you?! Not only is it impossible for you to get any in your current state, it's probably wasted on you all! Argh, it annoys me just thinking about it! Ugh, now I feel emotionally invested in you gullible idiots. I knew I was spending too much time here, it's like being infected... W-What's with those expressions? Is that guilt? ... Why should I care if you're guilty?! D-Don't assume I care that much about you!! And stop snickering or your jaw will fall off!! Tch, what ridiculous notions you seem to have about me. I'm just going to deliver my package and ignore you! And I can't do that if you're laughing.
A-Anyway, I better deliver these before I get sidetracked once more. To the family of Too Cans, your order of Psych-up birdseed has arrived. Please come and collect it physically and at least try to sign the order. Even a claw mark will do. It may not mean much to you, but it means something to my employers. For Mrs Mauve Ape, your catalogue of "perfumes for the fur" is here along with a free trial scent. Do everyone a favour and try it a distance away, then do yourself a favour and give up on a lost cause. And lastly, I have a letter for Madam Marcy of the Far Ceefud Region. It seems that your subscription at Erotitacle has been cancelled since the company has gone bankrupt... Good riddance too. Ah, wait, there's a footnote at the end of the letter. It says, "Please enjoy our parting gift." Odd... the letter was the only item they sent... Looks like you were cheated, Marcy. Too bad--W... What is with that gleam in your eye?
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Character: Sasame.
Character Age: 19 or 20.
Series: Prétear.
Canon: Himeno Awayuki lives a fairy tale. Thanks to her father's marriage she has gone from penniless to practically living in a castle. Not only can they afford real food now, but Himeno finds herself surrounded by seven charming young men ranging from cute to totally hot. Unfortunately for her, this fairy tale life comes with two not-so-kind stepsisters, a cruel stepmother and a pressing urge to save the world from eternal darkness. Luckily those seven young men aren't dwarfs -- they're Leafe Knights and with their help Himeno can become the Pretear and triumph over evil.
Sasame is one of the Leafe Knights, more specifically he's the Knight of Sound. Not only is he one good looking dude who always seems to know the right thing to say but he's also a radio personality. When Sasame isn't doing knightly stuff like protecting Himeno he's dispensing Dear Abby-esque advice and touching the hearts and minds of people everywhere through speech and song over the radio. He's a bit of a flirt and in general his mood is cheerful and supportive. Sasame also tends to roll with the punches, maintaining his good humor even in awkward situations.
Sample Post:
Hello and "Hi", to both our regular listeners and our new listeners who are Stateside! For those who don't know today is a very special Sasame's Wise Gate. Since the cold weather is beginning to melt away and hopefully winter grudges are going with it we've temporarily moved locations! I've been told everything is bigger in the South and I have to say, wow, our studio is practically an entire cabin! I hope everyone enjoys this Spring US Edition of Sasame's Wise Gate! Please thank our sponsor, Miss Elizabeth Sayre for extending her generosity and opening her heart to us.
Now, our first letter comes from "C. Howard Lee Lurker" in Cefud, Louisiana, ah! That's where we're recording from. It's a small world after all. He writes saying that lately he's felt a little overloaded. Everything around him feels like its moving slow and sluggishly, even his relationships. While he has a lot of connections sometimes when he looks for a helping hand it feels like that connection has just timed out. He says that it's like trying to be refreshing and only ending up with a bunch of dead notifications, while the only replies that go through demand his money. That sounds like a tough place to be in, C, not to mention a lonely and frustrating one.
This sounds like a pretty complicated problem. You don't need me to say that you should stand up and be erect in the face of fear. If I just said "That's all right, life can be great, even when you're down on your knees" that's not really enough. Being together with other people can be intimidating. If it's too hard then it can become difficult to just lie back and relax. Sometimes we want to just run away. But remember that changing locations doesn't change who we are. Being true to yourself can be hard, but take a look around you. I'm sure that there is someone who has a friendly face and would say to you, "I'm glad you've come."
Aah, it looks like we're just about out of time for today's show. I want to thank you again for listening in to Sasame's Wise Gate and I hope that you'll do so again. Please don't worry if you didn't hear your letter on the air today, we'll get to them all eventually. Oh! I should also mention that we'll have a very special guest with us tomorrow. I'm sure some of you have heard of her, your very own Marcy. While I probably don't know her as intimately as you might, I've been told that she's a lot to take in and that we're going to have our hands full. It should be interesting, so please tune in!
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Character: Toothless
Series: How to Train Your Dragon (film)
Age: a teenage character's straight-man bff (PROBABLY YOUNG)
Canon: This is How To Train Your Dragon. It's five letters longer than heartwarming, and a couple of worlds away from historical accuracy. My canon: it has anachronistic historical figures, a coming-of-age story, and a healthy dose of culture clash - the only obvious departure from animation cliche is in the movie's title. Because while most boys have their dogs, or horses, the main character Hiccup has... dragons.
Toothless, the titular dragon-in-training, was brought down by Hiccup in an attempt to prove his manliness to the other Vikings. He's a rare Night Fury, a stealth bomber breed rarely seen by humans (who never live to tell the tale.) They're too fast, vicious, and powerful; a perfect trophy for an teenager looking for something to prove. The movie, of course, is about how Hiccup ends up learning to befriend Toothless instead, and where that takes both of their species' worlds. But the dragon's character development in this tale of societal infighting is hardly neglected: an Enemy To Vikingkind who's been grounded for good by his damaged tail, he needs to learn to put aside his pride and mistrust of humans, accept his and Hiccup's dependence on each other, and let his whimsical, tsundere nature shine through. And is it ever tsundere. Do YOU want a huge, flying, plasma-breathing grumpy kitty as your new bffl? I think you do!
Sample Post:
[If you go looking for monsters in the woods today, you might find one that you weren't expecting. A dragon is prowling through, his nose to the ground as he searches for something; he'd make a more graceful picture if he didn't have to yank his lashing tail loose from a bush every now and then. Sometimes he picks up his head to sniff the air, his large eyes wide open with curiosity. His preoccupation with pathfinding is broken only by his rumbled warnings, aimed at the toucans pacing him through the forest. Though he covertly eyes their flight from tree to tree, when they begin to jeer about how he's stuck on the ground, he bares his gums and lowers his head. He makes a point of sauntering to one of their perches and shaking it hard enough to scatter them from the canopy before moving on.
After a while, though, he stumbles through a bush that's obviously been disturbed by a dragon tail before... a loose scale or two is even left on the ground underneath it. The flexible protrusions around his face flatten back with annoyed surprise, and he glares suspiciously at the bush before changing directions. It's not long before he finds the bush again, and his disgruntled expression gains an undertone of wariness as he stares around, trying to pick out landmarks in the dim light between the trees.
With a frustrated grunt, he stomps off, dragging his claws down one tree after another in an attempt to mark his trail. When he's tripped up by an already-crumpled bush once more, he arches his back in surprise, skittering away from it with an affronted stare. He takes a moment to regain his dignity before he peers up to see if his marked trail leads through the area. A closer inspection reveals a toucan perched awkwardly on a tree trunk, clearly hiding something with its wings. The dragon blinks and makes a raspy sound of disbelief, opening his mouth to unsheath an impressive array of teeth from a formerly innocuous mouth. He snarls at the toucan. The toucan chirps, unrepentant, and clacks its beak back at him.
Deeply unimpressed, the dragon gives the toucan a moment to reconsider this course of action, then cocks his head and roasts the tree with a blue-white blast of fire. The tree explodes, and a cloud of toucans takes off, screaming obscenities. Charred plants seem likely to be a more reliable trail marker; the dragon's eyes narrow in clear amusement, and he smugly flips his wings over his back and takes a moment to itch his face against the unlucky tree's trunk before continuing on his way.]
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Character: Okita Souji
Series: Peace Maker Kurogane
Character Age: 21
Canon: Set during the twilight of the Edo Period, Peace Maker Kurogane focuses on the story of Ichimura Tetsunosuke, who wishes to become strong enough to avenge the murder of his parents. Tetsunosuke believes that he can achieve his goal by joining the Shinsengumi, a police force in Kyoto on the side of the shogunate. Over the course of the series, Tetsunosuke grows as a person, becomes stronger, learns what it means to be part of the Shinsengumi, and even earns a few battle scars. One person who strongly influenced Tetsunosuke during this time was Okita Souji, the captain of the first unit.
Okita himself defies expectation. He's girlish in appearance and usually puts on a polite and cheerful face for everyone. Okita's behavior can seem almost childish at times, especially since he is so fond of candy and games. If you do catch a glimpse beyond the mask, what hides behind it is one of the best swordsmen in the Shinsengumi. Despite initial impressions, Okita can also be very serious about his work. Duty to the Shinsengumi and its members always comes first, for Okita. In battle, Okita shows off his much more ruthless side, cutting down anyone who registers as a threat. In the end, Okita does his best to maintain a positive mask in the face of his serious duties.
Sample Post:
Oh my, I never expected new recruits to look so seasoned! When I was sent here to collect the men who wanted to join up, I thought I would find youths full of energy and spirit. It always makes headquarters much more exciting to be around, when the new members are enthusiastic! But . . . hmm, I feel barely any energy from you at all. In fact, none of you look quite well. I've heard of new recruits looking green, but never this literally. Open, seeping wounds usually happen after you see some action, not before you join up. Coming to us already injured is a strange way to take initiative, isn't it?
Bad coloring, open wounds, moaning in pain . . . those are not very encouraging signs. I'm beginning to think that the hospital would be a better place for you than the Shinsengumi. Fighting when you're already injured is not a good idea, and you can always try to join up again after you stop oozing. I'm sorry if that's disappointing, but we have enough injured of our own to care for. What we really need right now are able-bodied men, not men who can barely hold themselves together. Please don't be upset, there's always the future to look forward to. Oh, I know! Why don't you show me what you can do with your swords? This way, I can judge your abilities and might be able to put in a good word for all of you ♥. That's better, isn't it?
--ah, oh dear. While you should take practice bouts seriously, that's no reason to cut down someone on your own side. Well-executed or not and even if he stands back up again, it does reflect poorly on your ability to work as a unit. In the future, please remember that cutting off limbs and heads is more than 'a mere flesh wound'~ After all, while all of you seem to be able to recover from such injuries, the living members of the Shinsengumi are not so fortunate. Some of you need to watch your stances, as well. When your opponent thrusts his sword at you, be sure that you can meet it. Responding in a clumsy way will only leave you open to being pierced by your opponent's sword. Remember, it truly is not the size of the blade that matters, but how you . . . oh, have I said something strange?
Well, while this could be fun, I'm afraid that you're still too raw for us. Fortunately, Marcy-chan has volunteered to help train you! She'll be perfectly happy to help you learn the rules of the Shinsengumi, as long as you play a game with her first ♥.
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Character: Toudou Heisuke
Series: Peace Maker Kurogane
Character Age: 20
Canon: Peacemaker Kurogane is the heartwarming story of Ichimura Tetsunosuke's misadventures as the page of one (1) Vice-Captain Hijikata Toshizou of the Shinsengumi. ... If by "heartwarming," you mean full of angst, drama, and the occasional dose of crack as the young boy comes of age under the wings of the Wolves of Mibu, of course. Tetsunosuke finds himself growing closer to the many officers of the Shinsengumi, including three who have unceremoniously dubbed themselves "the Comedian Trio."
The youngest of that trio - as well as the youngest captain in the Shinsengumi - Toudou Heisuke stands at the head of the Eighth unit. A self-proclaimed lover of "small, cute things," Heisuke comes off as one of the most whimsical members of the Shinsengumi. His speech pattern is casual; fitting, since he can be a fast-talking type. Heisuke has a habit of saying whatever comes to mind immediately, no matter how good or bad it sounds, even if what he says happens to insinuate that one of his bosses has a thing for small children. It's all good, everyone knows he isn't serious! While there are times when he can come off as a carefree moron, at the end of the day, Heisuke is exactly what one would expect out of a captain in the Shinsengumi. Honorable and completely devoted to his cause, he would risk both life and limb (and possibly even his forehead) in order for it to succeed.
Note: Heisuke is being apped from right after the first manga series.
Sample Post:
Whoooo wants to save my game? Do you? Yes you do! Yes, yes you do want to save my game! You waaaaaant to-
-ah, sorry about that! I didn't notice you there. Er, all eight or nine feet of you there, that is. Good evening, Mr. Gorilla! I was just having a conversation with this moogle here. Just look at him! He's sickeningly cute, isn't he? Could make your teeth rot, even! With his little scrunchy eyes and that perfectly puffy pom-pon of his! Ahhh, if only we had things like him back home! Sure, sure, he'd be useful enough with his "saving" or whatever - not really sure what that means, but if the little guy wants to be some kind of hero, more power to him! But more importantly, if we had critters like him around back home, morale'd definitely be through the roof. I mean, come on. Who wouldn't want to wake up to this fuzzy bundle of joy every morning?
Not that I'm trying to insult you, Mr. Gorilla! No need to get so upset with me, now. I've been watching you guys for a little while, so I've seen you and your buddies traipsing into the cabins here and there as a sort of early morning wake-up call. And believe me, that's probably not the most pleasant experience ever. Have you guys ever considered changing your image? You'd be better received if you did, I think. First of all, smile! Come on, flash some of those pearly whites at me. Waking up to a friendly, smiling face is one of the greatest things in the world! ... or, h-haha, nightmare fuel when it comes to you guys. Um. On second thought, let's not smile, alright? That ... that won't end well.
No, no, I don't think the problem is necessarily with your attitude. You guys are pretty enthusiastic about your job, aren't you? Like I said, I've been keeping an eye on you! I see how you skip through the swamp, even though that's probably not the most intelligent idea in the world, considering the fact that it's a swamp. You care! But you're in luck, because I've got it! If a change in your attitude won't make you more palatable to the kids around here, then a change of image is what's needed! Here, here's all you need. If we take some of these branches here with the leaves on them and strap them to your backs ... and then, here, put this dandelion on your head somehow. No, don't question it, just do it! And ...
Voila! A brand new species has been born! I dub thee ... "Moogorillas"! ... Or should it be "Moegorillas," possibly? Maybe "Moerillas" ... nah, "Moogorillas" has more of a ring to it than any of those. Right, you guys are now moogorillas, second cousins thrice removed from the moogle line! No more will you have to growl and roar and do whatever gorillas did when they were upset and angry. No! When in doubt, just "kupo" it out! Not that I'm entirely sure what that means, haha, but it seems to be working out well for the moogles so far. Believe me, guys, this'll open a whole slew of new possibilities for all of you. And hey, if the moogles can save people, then why can't the moogorillas do the same thing? You guys can be just as altruistic! Here, give it a shot and lend that creaky, quasi-rotting guy over there a hand!
... I, uh. I guess your enthusiasm made him fall to pieces, huh. Well, don't let it get to you guys! You'll figure out something eventually! - hey, hey, preferably something that doesn't involve me!! Y-you don't want to save my game, really ... yes, yes you don't want to save my game, you dooooooooon't ...
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Character: Hayate
Series: Pretear
Character Age: unknown, looks to be physically 18
Canon: Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Awayuki Himeno who was born into poverty, but through good luck (and her father's good looks), she was able to live like a princess. However, the kind of place she lived in wasn't warm with familial joy. Disappointed, she often spent time away from home and ran into seven mysterious strangers who called themselves the Leafe Knights, destined to protect the world from destruction. And the only person who could help them achieve that was Captain Planet the Pretear - Himeno. Her fairytale was just beginning.
One of Himeno's protectors and the Leafe Knight of Wind is Hayate. Stern, blunt and extremely insensitive, Hayate has a tendency to talk first and then realize the consequences about a second later. He's deeply invested in his duty and his ability to succeed ... on his own at any cost to himself. Yet, despite his brutish mannerisms, Hayate cares deeply for his comrades and always looks towards their continued safety and happiness to the point of sacrificing his own. Easily flustered and irritable, Hayate still has a long way to go before he can master basic human communication and understanding skills.
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What a mess.
I knew that some people have no consideration for the environment, but this level of degradation surprised me. It's a wonder you all can survive in this kind of atmosphere. Of course, that's a joke. You all look like you're about to die. I wish I could muster up sympathy for your predicament, but you had it coming. Serves you right to treat nature like your own private backyard, to do as you wish. I'm highly tempted to leave and let you all rot, but I am a Leafe Knight and while you deserve your fate, this place deserves a second chance to recover and grow, to return to the circle of life. And for that reason only, I will help you after I finish delivering these packages. Count yourselves lucky. However, if you try my patience, I'll just dump you on top the nearest tree without your clothes. No, that is not a come-on, don't you people have any decency?! Hmph, honestly, perhaps my expectations are too high for you people to accomplish anything. You should be glad my job allowed me to cross paths with you. Otherwise, who knows how long you would have rolled around in this ... I can't even find the appropriate words for it.
Whatever, right now, I have a job to do and that takes priority. After all, it's not easy, trying to live in the human world. Sometimes, I wonder if they'll substitute money for blood in the near future, with the way they cling onto it. It's sad that I can believe that after looking at you people. You all seem to have given up real food for brains, but see what it does to your constitution! Who the hell taught you that brains was the only meal for you?! Not only is it impossible for you to get any in your current state, it's probably wasted on you all! Argh, it annoys me just thinking about it! Ugh, now I feel emotionally invested in you gullible idiots. I knew I was spending too much time here, it's like being infected... W-What's with those expressions? Is that guilt? ... Why should I care if you're guilty?! D-Don't assume I care that much about you!! And stop snickering or your jaw will fall off!! Tch, what ridiculous notions you seem to have about me. I'm just going to deliver my package and ignore you! And I can't do that if you're laughing.
A-Anyway, I better deliver these before I get sidetracked once more. To the family of Too Cans, your order of Psych-up birdseed has arrived. Please come and collect it physically and at least try to sign the order. Even a claw mark will do. It may not mean much to you, but it means something to my employers. For Mrs Mauve Ape, your catalogue of "perfumes for the fur" is here along with a free trial scent. Do everyone a favour and try it a distance away, then do yourself a favour and give up on a lost cause. And lastly, I have a letter for Madam Marcy of the Far Ceefud Region. It seems that your subscription at Erotitacle has been cancelled since the company has gone bankrupt... Good riddance too. Ah, wait, there's a footnote at the end of the letter. It says, "Please enjoy our parting gift." Odd... the letter was the only item they sent... Looks like you were cheated, Marcy. Too bad--W... What is with that gleam in your eye?
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Character: Sasame.
Character Age: 19 or 20.
Series: Prétear.
Canon: Himeno Awayuki lives a fairy tale. Thanks to her father's marriage she has gone from penniless to practically living in a castle. Not only can they afford real food now, but Himeno finds herself surrounded by seven charming young men ranging from cute to totally hot. Unfortunately for her, this fairy tale life comes with two not-so-kind stepsisters, a cruel stepmother and a pressing urge to save the world from eternal darkness. Luckily those seven young men aren't dwarfs -- they're Leafe Knights and with their help Himeno can become the Pretear and triumph over evil.
Sasame is one of the Leafe Knights, more specifically he's the Knight of Sound. Not only is he one good looking dude who always seems to know the right thing to say but he's also a radio personality. When Sasame isn't doing knightly stuff like protecting Himeno he's dispensing Dear Abby-esque advice and touching the hearts and minds of people everywhere through speech and song over the radio. He's a bit of a flirt and in general his mood is cheerful and supportive. Sasame also tends to roll with the punches, maintaining his good humor even in awkward situations.
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Hello and "Hi", to both our regular listeners and our new listeners who are Stateside! For those who don't know today is a very special Sasame's Wise Gate. Since the cold weather is beginning to melt away and hopefully winter grudges are going with it we've temporarily moved locations! I've been told everything is bigger in the South and I have to say, wow, our studio is practically an entire cabin! I hope everyone enjoys this Spring US Edition of Sasame's Wise Gate! Please thank our sponsor, Miss Elizabeth Sayre for extending her generosity and opening her heart to us.
Now, our first letter comes from "C. Howard Lee Lurker" in Cefud, Louisiana, ah! That's where we're recording from. It's a small world after all. He writes saying that lately he's felt a little overloaded. Everything around him feels like its moving slow and sluggishly, even his relationships. While he has a lot of connections sometimes when he looks for a helping hand it feels like that connection has just timed out. He says that it's like trying to be refreshing and only ending up with a bunch of dead notifications, while the only replies that go through demand his money. That sounds like a tough place to be in, C, not to mention a lonely and frustrating one.
This sounds like a pretty complicated problem. You don't need me to say that you should stand up and be erect in the face of fear. If I just said "That's all right, life can be great, even when you're down on your knees" that's not really enough. Being together with other people can be intimidating. If it's too hard then it can become difficult to just lie back and relax. Sometimes we want to just run away. But remember that changing locations doesn't change who we are. Being true to yourself can be hard, but take a look around you. I'm sure that there is someone who has a friendly face and would say to you, "I'm glad you've come."
Aah, it looks like we're just about out of time for today's show. I want to thank you again for listening in to Sasame's Wise Gate and I hope that you'll do so again. Please don't worry if you didn't hear your letter on the air today, we'll get to them all eventually. Oh! I should also mention that we'll have a very special guest with us tomorrow. I'm sure some of you have heard of her, your very own Marcy. While I probably don't know her as intimately as you might, I've been told that she's a lot to take in and that we're going to have our hands full. It should be interesting, so please tune in!
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