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Last round, and it's a camper one!
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me why I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Now VOTE. Closed!
Name: Kurenai Wataru
Series: Kamen Rider Kiva
Age: 20
Canon: The world of Kamen Rider Kiva is home to a strange race called the Fangire, who are beastly vampires cloaked in what looks like stained glass. Fangires feed on human energy without trouble, partially because of their excellent disguises and partially because they’re too strong to be stopped by normal means. Enter Kiva, a masked man who doesn’t just have the power to find Fangire, but the strength to destroy them as well. It’s just a shame Kiva is in reality Kurenai Wataru, a half Fangire boy living in his father’s larger than life shadow and torn between the opposing forces of Fangire who would make him royalty and humanity who needs his help.
Wataru is shy and sheltered at first, having spent most of his life on his own making violins, fighting evil on the side. But as he experiences more of the world, he opens up and enjoys its wonders and starts to come out of his shell. Not all the way, though, even with a better understanding of the world, Wataru is easily bent to the wishes of others. He is still quiet and always very polite, almost to a fault. Yet his passion for the helping people always shines through and he would do anything to protect his friends. At the core, Wataru is a hero who just needs a little boost of self confidence... and maybe a good recipe for homemade violin varnish.
(Wataru is being taken from about 3/4ths of the way through the series)
Sample Post:
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude, especially not when you’re busy... cooking? Please don’t get up, I can wait for you to finish. It’s just that I don’t know where I am and I’m not sure how to get back where I came from. I’ve been wandering through cornfields all morning and I lost a shoe. And I was almost bitten by a metallic sheep. When I saw this place from a distance I just had to check since I thought a building this big should have people in it. Not that you aren’t a person, I didn’t mean to say that. Or maybe you’re not. Actually... I’m not sure what you are. I’ve never met someone else who looked as grey and lifeless, until now. Oh, but I’m being rude! My name is Kurenai Wataru, it’s nice to meet you.
Please don’t let me interrupt, I’m just curious about this place. From the look of it I thought this place was a restaurant, or maybe a dining hall, it even has this huge kitchen in back. But there’s no one here except for you. I certainly hope I didn’t barge in before you were supposed to open, there wasn’t a sign with the hours on it outside, just the one that said “Tuesday Special: Today Only”. Maybe I can help. I’m not a great cook, but I can make a few things. Or even set the tables, if that would be more useful. If you can take care of the special in here, I’ll go be special everywhere else! It’s not like I have anything better to do right now, and maybe when you finish you can help me find my way back.
There, much better. Umm... do you mind if just take a little bit of what you’re making? I wouldn’t bother except that it has such a nice color, and the right consistency. It even smells like it could be dangerous if you are around it too long. I bet if you let it cool off a little and strained out the extra bones and eyeballs it would make a nice varnish! It’s something I’ve been trying to do for a long time. I’ve tried a lot of different ingredients, but I still haven’t figured out the right combination. Do I smell some animal dung in this mix? Oh, of course I wouldn’t ask you to reveal your secret recipe, it really is something I want to figure out for myself. But you should be proud anyway, this is better than anything I’ve made.
Please, sir, can I have some more?
Poll Vote!
Character: Ivan Karelin (“Origami Cyclone”)
Series: Tiger & Bunny
Character Age: Late teens
Canon: Welcome to Stern Bild, the city where superheroes watch over the civilians and the civilians watch the superheroes! Hero TV is a huge hit here; it’s a reality television show that captures the heroes’ finest moments in real time. Points are awarded based on flashy entrances, civilians saved, criminals apprehended, and all sorts of exciting feats. These heroes are known as NEXT, humans born with special abilities which they have chosen to use to help the greater good. But let’s not forget the ones who made the hero business possible: corporate sponsorship! That’s right, these heroes’ suits are plastered with logos such as Pepsi NEXT, Bandai, and .ANIME, as another one of their roles is to promote their respective companies.
And there is no one better at the latter task than Origami Cyclone, a hero whose design is based off of a Japanese ninja. Despite being the lowest ranking hero for a while, he is very skilled at sneaking into shots of the other heroes for some extra sponsor screen time. He takes his job seriously, all aspects of it, and that includes putting on an appealing face for the camera. He speaks politely and tries his best to be enthusiastic even though he's rather nervous by nature. Even when feeling down or intimidated, he's outgoing and charismatic whenever in public eye. The truth is that he is prone to feeling insecure about himself. Because his power only allows him to change his form to that of other people, he used to think of it as something useless and doubted his own capability to be of any help. He worries about his ability to carry out his duties, but he may be more determined than anyone. When the need arises, he gives his all and has no problems putting himself in harm’s way to protect someone. As far as heart and courage go, he certainly has them, and he is moving forward while accepting his powers. He has vowed to take action toward becoming more of an ideal hero, and his rank is slowly climbing as proof of that!
NOTE: One of Origami's trademarks is his ninja star throwing sound effect, "Shu, shu, shu!"
Sample Post:
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Ahh, is this the place? They said to meet at the cornfield, but it goes on for miles and every patch looks the same. Without anything to mark the location, how am I supposed to tell where I'm supposed to be? Oh, it does look like there are some people gathered over there, but is that really the aspiring group of NEXT I'm supposed to be guiding? Not to disrespect, but I cannot help but think it looks more like the sick ward... And it is hard to tell one apart from another. In fact, it looks to me like that leg belongs to that other. Was it possible for so many people to share the same power? Now that I think about it, I don't see any cameras. Sh-Should I wait for them? I did go through all the trouble of polishing these logos...
No, no! It is a hero's duty to be a hero, on and off screen! I don't want to disappoint the sponsors, but I can't let down those who have been so patiently waiting for my arrival, either. When I submit my formal apology, I am certain they will come to understand the circumstances. First things first, I will go ahead and give this my best! But worry not, my sponsors! I’ll make sure to show these emblems off as well!
If I could have everyone’s attention! I, Origami Cyclone, wish to thank you all for your attendance today! I have traversed a great distance to be with you all, but seeing those shining faces is what makes it all worthwhile! Um... Perhaps "shining" is not quite the correct word to use in such a time as this. That is, seeing everyone's faces that are trying so hard makes me wish to try my hardest as well! I can still recall a time when I was in the position you all are now. Heroes in training are just as important as the heroes that are around today. No, perhaps they are more important! After all, the past of the future is the present, and the present is a gift... I think I'm confusing myself, here. But anyway-
Most importantly! We need to remember that these abilities were given to us for a reason. Even if your special talent is to remove your arms, that means you can lend a hand to others from a greater distance, right? There has to be something that only each one of you can do! Your abilities exist for a purpose, and it's up to you to put that purpose into action. Our strengths can touch the hearts of people! Our powers can help mankind! Our popularity can boost the sales of our sponsors! Now, however great or small you wish to make your impact, go forth and touch the life of another! I won't ask you to give up life and limb for it- mostly because many of you don't seem to have them to give, but... I believe in all of you!!
E- Ehh? My most sincere apologies, but I did not mean to "touch" in a physical sense, and as I have just recently cleansed this wardrobe, it would be most preferable if you could all express your gratitude from a slightly further distance...! I am very flattered that you all appreciated my words, but please! Shoo, shoo! Shoo!
Poll Vote!
Character: Konatsu Warren
Series: 07-Ghost
Character Age: 18-19
Canon: Take one protagonist, add one weapon of mass destruction to his body, and then remove just about everything else: memories, family, freedom, friends, memories again-yep, welcome to 07-Ghost. Most of the above misfortune happens to be the fault of none other than the devil himself, or something like one. Though devilish he may be, the death god Verloren is worshiped by some. The Warren family is a group of worshipers blessed with Verloren's dark magic-with the exception of the powerless Konatsu, who was declared of no use to them. Cue Konatsu spending the next ten years of his lonely life training to be the best swordsman his military academy had, in the hopes that he would finally be seen as worthy of his family's name despite lacking Verloren's blessings. Because of his immense dedication and skill as a soldier, it worked, and Konatsu was accepted into the Black Hawks, Verloren's own personal military unit.
Life isn't easy for a Badass Normal, though. Konatsu is an obsessively hardworking, respectful, exceedingly polite young man; his superiors reward him by foisting off work on him, teasing him, and forcing him to babysit both them and his subordinates. Polite as he is, it's no wonder the guy is a ball of repressed anger and stress, prone to fits of passive-aggressive sniping at the best of times and beating people with nailbats at the worst. But deep down inside, he's a guy who never really got a chance to be the dorky kid he should have been-and occasionally becomes when he gets overly excited-and instead has found himself in the role of The Adult, which leads to him lecturing people on proper work habits or mothering them. Not that Konatsu hates that as much as he might protest. He is, after all, at his happiest when he feels needed-and feels compelled to do paperwork even in the onsen.
Sample Post:
Sir! Please excuse me! You-you appear to be rather more recently deceased than most of the men and women I have approached, and I am desperately hoping that is a step in the right direction. I am seeking your commander, Madame Sayre. I have already attempted to reach her via the provided form letters and have heard no response, nor seen any evidence of their consideration. I could not even tell you how many I have filled out already. Indeed, I am convinced that she has somehow compelled them to follow me around this camp! -I-if this is in fact the case, I need to speak with her even more urgently! Such a charm would do wonders for my workload-I will compensate her in any reasonable way for her secret! I am begging you! It need not even be entirely reasonable!
But that aside! She certainly does not make herself easy to find, nor her forms easy to submit properly. I do not know where her suggestion "box" is located, nor why it is always referred to in quotation marks, and as for the other method listed on the form, I-er-I-I am relatively certain that is not something one can even do to oneself and I do not plan to attempt it! Is it so much to ask that people take their paperwork seriously?! Even despite the absurdity of this situation, I am giving Madame Sayre at least that much consideration! I apologize for the form which is covered in blood, but that is what you get when they are handed to me while I am attempting to shower, which, while we are on the subject of formal complaints, would be much easier to accomplish with water! You will find that I still completed it to the best of my abilities. Thankfully, my pen is able to write underwater.
As for those which are covered in slightly less blood, you may ask your fellow undead about that, if you can find their ears first. Ah, yes, here's one stuck to my bat. I have hit my limit in dealing with them myself. While you are at it, inform them that loading a man down with ears of corn does not in fact promote him to Colonel, and that yes, I did get the joke the first time. Repeating it did not make it any funnier. I am sure you people have something more worthwhile to do than make such corny puns! Is no one here even capable of giving simple directions? I would also like to know where I may send my dry cleaning, as my uniform is in dire need of it after my attempts to persuade your fellows. I did happen upon a so-called "wet cleaning" kiosk, and I-I will not even repeat what I saw taking place there-so do not even consider suggesting it as an option! That is not what a "spin cycle" is and I will forever regret having witnessed it!
This is insanity! The literature I received pertaining to this encampment described it as a place in which one would be made to feel perfectly at home. Thus far, in my brief time here, I have been literally stalked by paperwork, had my complaints ignored by those in charge, and been endlessly harassed by incompetent men who think it is very funny to come between me and the work I set out to accomplish, or perhaps that goofing off is more important than one's duties, and who cannot be dissuaded from this even by repeated blows to the head. In fact, it-it-
-the pamphlet was completely correct! It is exactly like home! Madame Sayre, please stop making me feel at home right this instant!
Poll Vote!
Character: Sayaka Miki
Series: Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Character Age: 13-14
Canon: WARNING: MEDIUM TO LARGE SPOILERS FOR THE MIDDLE OF THE SERIES TO FOLLOW.
Would you like to make a wish? The creature known as Kyubey forms a contract with pure-hearted girls, bestowing upon them fantastical powers to protect the world from the Witches that infect it with suffering and despair. These girls become the daring young warriors known as Puella Magi! All they have to do is accept Kyubey's offer to grant them one simple wish first. Puella Magi Madoka Magica is the story of Madoka Kaname, the girl who will become the strongest Puella Magi in the history of the world, if she can just figure out what she's willing to wish for. But she's going to learn that the old saying is terrifyingly true: be careful what you wish for ... you just might get it.
Madoka's best friend Sayaka throws herself into the world of Puella Magi to protect Madoka from a situation neither of them yet fully understand, and throughout the series continues to throw herself into the fray out of a belief that she will save others, heedless of the emotional or physical toll it takes on herself - a choice that, as the series progresses, chips away at her initial rambunctiousness and energy and leaves her with a self-negating drive for justice in its place. Sayaka contracts with Kyubey to heal the hands of her unrequited love and to make up for the loss of another Puella Magi, driven by a sense of fairness and restitution for the weak - a romantic belief that the desire to save others is a desire worthy enough to redeem anything - but her wish can't withstand the realities of the contract's cost, nor her encounters with other Puella Magi who've grown cynical in their work. Her cheerful exterior has slowly whittled away to nothing more than a smile pasted over a fear that she's become a creature incapable of holding human relationships.
NOTE: Sayaka comes from midway through Episode 7, "Can you face your true feelings?"
Sample Post:
Hey there! Take it easy, okay? I came as fast as I could - this is a little outside my usual duties, but I couldn't ignore someone in that much pain! You were groaning so loudly, and that ugly ape didn't want to stop pawing at you - I guess it's a miracle you're even still alive, you look like you should be dead already, haha! It's good that I came when I did, then. Your invincible defender arrived just in time, lucky you! But that's what a magical girl does, after all - she protects the weak and rescues the helpless. Here, let me help you to your feet --
-- ah ... I didn't mean to do that, must've - must've pulled too fast -- H-hold on, please--! Let me - I'm sure I have enough strength to heal you, just give me a second to - concentrate --
There, better already! I told you it'd work! You don't need to worry as long as this Puella Magi's around, I can fix anything! How does it feel? Pretty good? You should be glad you found me, and not any other Puella Magi, some of them ... some of them really don't understand what an opportunity they've been handed - but I'm one of the good ones, I care about people. Don't moan at me, I'm serious! I'm just ... glad I could help.
I should have seen you were fragile, but I wasn't thinking - this is what it's like to live life this way, always afraid you'll hurt the people you meant to save --
--forever alone ... --yeah, did you need something?
No, no, I don't need your thanks. Let's keep our hands to ourselves, ... a-and our arms, sure ... you need them more than me, I can promise you that much ... no, really, stop trying to give me a piece of you, I don't want it! I said I didn't need any payment, and I meant it. ... and I really don't want a thank-you kiss, either, so the puckering lips aren't helping, sorry. I'm flattered, but you're not my type. Besides, that kind of love-love response ... I haven't done anything to earn that kind of affection from you.
You see, to protect people from unfairness ... that is my wish. And that is payment enough for me.
Poll Vote!
Character: Jack (aka Computer Jack)
Series: GONE
Character Age: 12
Canon: One normal school day, everyone over the age of fourteen in Peridido Beach, California, disappeared in the blink of an eye. The remaining youths are trapped inside of an impenetrable barrier that surrounds their town and a scant 20 miles beyond it. No parents, no rules, and a giant nuclear power plant at the center of it all-what could possibly go wrong? Well, basically everything. It’s bad enough that the children are trapped in the FAYZ (Fallout Alley Youth Zone) and trying to survive the usual anarchy that comes from a lack of authority, but it gets worse. The animals all start mutating, causing a deadly threat to the children. Even some of the kids have mutated, developing strange powers that they can’t always control. But don’t worry, I’m sure it’s just a FAYZ they’re going through.
One of the FAYZ’s new mutants is Jack, also known as Computer Jack. In case his name didn’t give it away, he’s a computer genius with a love for silicon, the internet, and all things technology. But that’s not his mutant power: he’s got super strength. Because he views himself as more of a brain than the strong man, he forgets that he has his powers and causes quite a mess. He’s socially awkward in most every situation-except when he’s talking about computers, when he gets extremely pedantic towards his audience. The awkward stages of puberty have left him with no idea how to deal with girls, so he ends up doing anything they tell him to. He is surprisingly self-conscious and hates it when people think he’s failed. Despite his many flaws, Jack is a very loyal person and would do anything to protect those he cares about.
Sample Post:
Alright, let’s get started-oh, shoot, not again! That’s the second computer I’ve destroyed today! I can’t get anything done like this. I should suggest that the director invest in electronics that can withstand super strength. Otherwise I won’t be able to do a thing.
So the director asked me to make a Wiki for this place, and since I was planning on making one anyways I might as well get it over with. Wikis are really easy once you get the basic HMTL format down, and I had that memorized by the time I was eight. And, uh, if the director trusts me enough to have me set up this whole “Camp Wiki Or Die” Wiki by myself, then I shouldn’t let her down. It would make me a laughingstock. And she was nice enough to give me a second computer when I accidentally broke the first, and a third just in case; I don’t know why people can’t stand her, she seems really nice. For a girl, you know. Plus, if the director can really give me that large capacity router that she promised...oh man, an actual large capacity router, that would be the Holy Grail of our internal computer systems...then of course I’d be motivated enough to have this done by dinner. That’s something only an idiot would turn down.
I’m just running into a few small problems. It’s nothing I can’t handle! Don’t underestimate me, I can still get it done before the deadline. But, uhm, I’m not sure how to categorize some of these things. Should I put the “Fire-breathing Vampire Ducklings” under “Vampires” or “Ducks” or “Undead animals that have mutated to breathe fire”? And the Wiki seems to want to automatically put the squirrels under “Animals that creep on Campers.” Why is there even a category for that? I didn’t set it up. If someone’s messing with my system I’m going to put a stop to it.
Speaking of “Animals that creep on Campers,” it seems like almost every animal listed is in there. And someone named Marcy. There must be some kind of bug, because there’s no way all of them should be under there. Right? Especially flying sharks. Those can’t creep, they fly, duh. Not that I expect a shark to be able to fly-Oh my God!
...Okay, I take it back, that’s a flying shark alright. So that would definitely go under “Animals that creep on Campers.” I just hope they don’t travel in schools…n-nice flying sharky?
Poll Vote!
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me why I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Now VOTE. Closed!
Name: Kurenai Wataru
Series: Kamen Rider Kiva
Age: 20
Canon: The world of Kamen Rider Kiva is home to a strange race called the Fangire, who are beastly vampires cloaked in what looks like stained glass. Fangires feed on human energy without trouble, partially because of their excellent disguises and partially because they’re too strong to be stopped by normal means. Enter Kiva, a masked man who doesn’t just have the power to find Fangire, but the strength to destroy them as well. It’s just a shame Kiva is in reality Kurenai Wataru, a half Fangire boy living in his father’s larger than life shadow and torn between the opposing forces of Fangire who would make him royalty and humanity who needs his help.
Wataru is shy and sheltered at first, having spent most of his life on his own making violins, fighting evil on the side. But as he experiences more of the world, he opens up and enjoys its wonders and starts to come out of his shell. Not all the way, though, even with a better understanding of the world, Wataru is easily bent to the wishes of others. He is still quiet and always very polite, almost to a fault. Yet his passion for the helping people always shines through and he would do anything to protect his friends. At the core, Wataru is a hero who just needs a little boost of self confidence... and maybe a good recipe for homemade violin varnish.
(Wataru is being taken from about 3/4ths of the way through the series)
Sample Post:
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude, especially not when you’re busy... cooking? Please don’t get up, I can wait for you to finish. It’s just that I don’t know where I am and I’m not sure how to get back where I came from. I’ve been wandering through cornfields all morning and I lost a shoe. And I was almost bitten by a metallic sheep. When I saw this place from a distance I just had to check since I thought a building this big should have people in it. Not that you aren’t a person, I didn’t mean to say that. Or maybe you’re not. Actually... I’m not sure what you are. I’ve never met someone else who looked as grey and lifeless, until now. Oh, but I’m being rude! My name is Kurenai Wataru, it’s nice to meet you.
Please don’t let me interrupt, I’m just curious about this place. From the look of it I thought this place was a restaurant, or maybe a dining hall, it even has this huge kitchen in back. But there’s no one here except for you. I certainly hope I didn’t barge in before you were supposed to open, there wasn’t a sign with the hours on it outside, just the one that said “Tuesday Special: Today Only”. Maybe I can help. I’m not a great cook, but I can make a few things. Or even set the tables, if that would be more useful. If you can take care of the special in here, I’ll go be special everywhere else! It’s not like I have anything better to do right now, and maybe when you finish you can help me find my way back.
There, much better. Umm... do you mind if just take a little bit of what you’re making? I wouldn’t bother except that it has such a nice color, and the right consistency. It even smells like it could be dangerous if you are around it too long. I bet if you let it cool off a little and strained out the extra bones and eyeballs it would make a nice varnish! It’s something I’ve been trying to do for a long time. I’ve tried a lot of different ingredients, but I still haven’t figured out the right combination. Do I smell some animal dung in this mix? Oh, of course I wouldn’t ask you to reveal your secret recipe, it really is something I want to figure out for myself. But you should be proud anyway, this is better than anything I’ve made.
Please, sir, can I have some more?
Poll Vote!
Character: Ivan Karelin (“Origami Cyclone”)
Series: Tiger & Bunny
Character Age: Late teens
Canon: Welcome to Stern Bild, the city where superheroes watch over the civilians and the civilians watch the superheroes! Hero TV is a huge hit here; it’s a reality television show that captures the heroes’ finest moments in real time. Points are awarded based on flashy entrances, civilians saved, criminals apprehended, and all sorts of exciting feats. These heroes are known as NEXT, humans born with special abilities which they have chosen to use to help the greater good. But let’s not forget the ones who made the hero business possible: corporate sponsorship! That’s right, these heroes’ suits are plastered with logos such as Pepsi NEXT, Bandai, and .ANIME, as another one of their roles is to promote their respective companies.
And there is no one better at the latter task than Origami Cyclone, a hero whose design is based off of a Japanese ninja. Despite being the lowest ranking hero for a while, he is very skilled at sneaking into shots of the other heroes for some extra sponsor screen time. He takes his job seriously, all aspects of it, and that includes putting on an appealing face for the camera. He speaks politely and tries his best to be enthusiastic even though he's rather nervous by nature. Even when feeling down or intimidated, he's outgoing and charismatic whenever in public eye. The truth is that he is prone to feeling insecure about himself. Because his power only allows him to change his form to that of other people, he used to think of it as something useless and doubted his own capability to be of any help. He worries about his ability to carry out his duties, but he may be more determined than anyone. When the need arises, he gives his all and has no problems putting himself in harm’s way to protect someone. As far as heart and courage go, he certainly has them, and he is moving forward while accepting his powers. He has vowed to take action toward becoming more of an ideal hero, and his rank is slowly climbing as proof of that!
NOTE: One of Origami's trademarks is his ninja star throwing sound effect, "Shu, shu, shu!"
Sample Post:
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Ahh, is this the place? They said to meet at the cornfield, but it goes on for miles and every patch looks the same. Without anything to mark the location, how am I supposed to tell where I'm supposed to be? Oh, it does look like there are some people gathered over there, but is that really the aspiring group of NEXT I'm supposed to be guiding? Not to disrespect, but I cannot help but think it looks more like the sick ward... And it is hard to tell one apart from another. In fact, it looks to me like that leg belongs to that other. Was it possible for so many people to share the same power? Now that I think about it, I don't see any cameras. Sh-Should I wait for them? I did go through all the trouble of polishing these logos...
No, no! It is a hero's duty to be a hero, on and off screen! I don't want to disappoint the sponsors, but I can't let down those who have been so patiently waiting for my arrival, either. When I submit my formal apology, I am certain they will come to understand the circumstances. First things first, I will go ahead and give this my best! But worry not, my sponsors! I’ll make sure to show these emblems off as well!
If I could have everyone’s attention! I, Origami Cyclone, wish to thank you all for your attendance today! I have traversed a great distance to be with you all, but seeing those shining faces is what makes it all worthwhile! Um... Perhaps "shining" is not quite the correct word to use in such a time as this. That is, seeing everyone's faces that are trying so hard makes me wish to try my hardest as well! I can still recall a time when I was in the position you all are now. Heroes in training are just as important as the heroes that are around today. No, perhaps they are more important! After all, the past of the future is the present, and the present is a gift... I think I'm confusing myself, here. But anyway-
Most importantly! We need to remember that these abilities were given to us for a reason. Even if your special talent is to remove your arms, that means you can lend a hand to others from a greater distance, right? There has to be something that only each one of you can do! Your abilities exist for a purpose, and it's up to you to put that purpose into action. Our strengths can touch the hearts of people! Our powers can help mankind! Our popularity can boost the sales of our sponsors! Now, however great or small you wish to make your impact, go forth and touch the life of another! I won't ask you to give up life and limb for it- mostly because many of you don't seem to have them to give, but... I believe in all of you!!
E- Ehh? My most sincere apologies, but I did not mean to "touch" in a physical sense, and as I have just recently cleansed this wardrobe, it would be most preferable if you could all express your gratitude from a slightly further distance...! I am very flattered that you all appreciated my words, but please! Shoo, shoo! Shoo!
Poll Vote!
Character: Konatsu Warren
Series: 07-Ghost
Character Age: 18-19
Canon: Take one protagonist, add one weapon of mass destruction to his body, and then remove just about everything else: memories, family, freedom, friends, memories again-yep, welcome to 07-Ghost. Most of the above misfortune happens to be the fault of none other than the devil himself, or something like one. Though devilish he may be, the death god Verloren is worshiped by some. The Warren family is a group of worshipers blessed with Verloren's dark magic-with the exception of the powerless Konatsu, who was declared of no use to them. Cue Konatsu spending the next ten years of his lonely life training to be the best swordsman his military academy had, in the hopes that he would finally be seen as worthy of his family's name despite lacking Verloren's blessings. Because of his immense dedication and skill as a soldier, it worked, and Konatsu was accepted into the Black Hawks, Verloren's own personal military unit.
Life isn't easy for a Badass Normal, though. Konatsu is an obsessively hardworking, respectful, exceedingly polite young man; his superiors reward him by foisting off work on him, teasing him, and forcing him to babysit both them and his subordinates. Polite as he is, it's no wonder the guy is a ball of repressed anger and stress, prone to fits of passive-aggressive sniping at the best of times and beating people with nailbats at the worst. But deep down inside, he's a guy who never really got a chance to be the dorky kid he should have been-and occasionally becomes when he gets overly excited-and instead has found himself in the role of The Adult, which leads to him lecturing people on proper work habits or mothering them. Not that Konatsu hates that as much as he might protest. He is, after all, at his happiest when he feels needed-and feels compelled to do paperwork even in the onsen.
Sample Post:
Sir! Please excuse me! You-you appear to be rather more recently deceased than most of the men and women I have approached, and I am desperately hoping that is a step in the right direction. I am seeking your commander, Madame Sayre. I have already attempted to reach her via the provided form letters and have heard no response, nor seen any evidence of their consideration. I could not even tell you how many I have filled out already. Indeed, I am convinced that she has somehow compelled them to follow me around this camp! -I-if this is in fact the case, I need to speak with her even more urgently! Such a charm would do wonders for my workload-I will compensate her in any reasonable way for her secret! I am begging you! It need not even be entirely reasonable!
But that aside! She certainly does not make herself easy to find, nor her forms easy to submit properly. I do not know where her suggestion "box" is located, nor why it is always referred to in quotation marks, and as for the other method listed on the form, I-er-I-I am relatively certain that is not something one can even do to oneself and I do not plan to attempt it! Is it so much to ask that people take their paperwork seriously?! Even despite the absurdity of this situation, I am giving Madame Sayre at least that much consideration! I apologize for the form which is covered in blood, but that is what you get when they are handed to me while I am attempting to shower, which, while we are on the subject of formal complaints, would be much easier to accomplish with water! You will find that I still completed it to the best of my abilities. Thankfully, my pen is able to write underwater.
As for those which are covered in slightly less blood, you may ask your fellow undead about that, if you can find their ears first. Ah, yes, here's one stuck to my bat. I have hit my limit in dealing with them myself. While you are at it, inform them that loading a man down with ears of corn does not in fact promote him to Colonel, and that yes, I did get the joke the first time. Repeating it did not make it any funnier. I am sure you people have something more worthwhile to do than make such corny puns! Is no one here even capable of giving simple directions? I would also like to know where I may send my dry cleaning, as my uniform is in dire need of it after my attempts to persuade your fellows. I did happen upon a so-called "wet cleaning" kiosk, and I-I will not even repeat what I saw taking place there-so do not even consider suggesting it as an option! That is not what a "spin cycle" is and I will forever regret having witnessed it!
This is insanity! The literature I received pertaining to this encampment described it as a place in which one would be made to feel perfectly at home. Thus far, in my brief time here, I have been literally stalked by paperwork, had my complaints ignored by those in charge, and been endlessly harassed by incompetent men who think it is very funny to come between me and the work I set out to accomplish, or perhaps that goofing off is more important than one's duties, and who cannot be dissuaded from this even by repeated blows to the head. In fact, it-it-
-the pamphlet was completely correct! It is exactly like home! Madame Sayre, please stop making me feel at home right this instant!
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Character: Sayaka Miki
Series: Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Character Age: 13-14
Canon: WARNING: MEDIUM TO LARGE SPOILERS FOR THE MIDDLE OF THE SERIES TO FOLLOW.
Would you like to make a wish? The creature known as Kyubey forms a contract with pure-hearted girls, bestowing upon them fantastical powers to protect the world from the Witches that infect it with suffering and despair. These girls become the daring young warriors known as Puella Magi! All they have to do is accept Kyubey's offer to grant them one simple wish first. Puella Magi Madoka Magica is the story of Madoka Kaname, the girl who will become the strongest Puella Magi in the history of the world, if she can just figure out what she's willing to wish for. But she's going to learn that the old saying is terrifyingly true: be careful what you wish for ... you just might get it.
Madoka's best friend Sayaka throws herself into the world of Puella Magi to protect Madoka from a situation neither of them yet fully understand, and throughout the series continues to throw herself into the fray out of a belief that she will save others, heedless of the emotional or physical toll it takes on herself - a choice that, as the series progresses, chips away at her initial rambunctiousness and energy and leaves her with a self-negating drive for justice in its place. Sayaka contracts with Kyubey to heal the hands of her unrequited love and to make up for the loss of another Puella Magi, driven by a sense of fairness and restitution for the weak - a romantic belief that the desire to save others is a desire worthy enough to redeem anything - but her wish can't withstand the realities of the contract's cost, nor her encounters with other Puella Magi who've grown cynical in their work. Her cheerful exterior has slowly whittled away to nothing more than a smile pasted over a fear that she's become a creature incapable of holding human relationships.
NOTE: Sayaka comes from midway through Episode 7, "Can you face your true feelings?"
Sample Post:
Hey there! Take it easy, okay? I came as fast as I could - this is a little outside my usual duties, but I couldn't ignore someone in that much pain! You were groaning so loudly, and that ugly ape didn't want to stop pawing at you - I guess it's a miracle you're even still alive, you look like you should be dead already, haha! It's good that I came when I did, then. Your invincible defender arrived just in time, lucky you! But that's what a magical girl does, after all - she protects the weak and rescues the helpless. Here, let me help you to your feet --
-- ah ... I didn't mean to do that, must've - must've pulled too fast -- H-hold on, please--! Let me - I'm sure I have enough strength to heal you, just give me a second to - concentrate --
There, better already! I told you it'd work! You don't need to worry as long as this Puella Magi's around, I can fix anything! How does it feel? Pretty good? You should be glad you found me, and not any other Puella Magi, some of them ... some of them really don't understand what an opportunity they've been handed - but I'm one of the good ones, I care about people. Don't moan at me, I'm serious! I'm just ... glad I could help.
I should have seen you were fragile, but I wasn't thinking - this is what it's like to live life this way, always afraid you'll hurt the people you meant to save --
--forever alone ... --yeah, did you need something?
No, no, I don't need your thanks. Let's keep our hands to ourselves, ... a-and our arms, sure ... you need them more than me, I can promise you that much ... no, really, stop trying to give me a piece of you, I don't want it! I said I didn't need any payment, and I meant it. ... and I really don't want a thank-you kiss, either, so the puckering lips aren't helping, sorry. I'm flattered, but you're not my type. Besides, that kind of love-love response ... I haven't done anything to earn that kind of affection from you.
You see, to protect people from unfairness ... that is my wish. And that is payment enough for me.
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Character: Jack (aka Computer Jack)
Series: GONE
Character Age: 12
Canon: One normal school day, everyone over the age of fourteen in Peridido Beach, California, disappeared in the blink of an eye. The remaining youths are trapped inside of an impenetrable barrier that surrounds their town and a scant 20 miles beyond it. No parents, no rules, and a giant nuclear power plant at the center of it all-what could possibly go wrong? Well, basically everything. It’s bad enough that the children are trapped in the FAYZ (Fallout Alley Youth Zone) and trying to survive the usual anarchy that comes from a lack of authority, but it gets worse. The animals all start mutating, causing a deadly threat to the children. Even some of the kids have mutated, developing strange powers that they can’t always control. But don’t worry, I’m sure it’s just a FAYZ they’re going through.
One of the FAYZ’s new mutants is Jack, also known as Computer Jack. In case his name didn’t give it away, he’s a computer genius with a love for silicon, the internet, and all things technology. But that’s not his mutant power: he’s got super strength. Because he views himself as more of a brain than the strong man, he forgets that he has his powers and causes quite a mess. He’s socially awkward in most every situation-except when he’s talking about computers, when he gets extremely pedantic towards his audience. The awkward stages of puberty have left him with no idea how to deal with girls, so he ends up doing anything they tell him to. He is surprisingly self-conscious and hates it when people think he’s failed. Despite his many flaws, Jack is a very loyal person and would do anything to protect those he cares about.
Sample Post:
Alright, let’s get started-oh, shoot, not again! That’s the second computer I’ve destroyed today! I can’t get anything done like this. I should suggest that the director invest in electronics that can withstand super strength. Otherwise I won’t be able to do a thing.
So the director asked me to make a Wiki for this place, and since I was planning on making one anyways I might as well get it over with. Wikis are really easy once you get the basic HMTL format down, and I had that memorized by the time I was eight. And, uh, if the director trusts me enough to have me set up this whole “Camp Wiki Or Die” Wiki by myself, then I shouldn’t let her down. It would make me a laughingstock. And she was nice enough to give me a second computer when I accidentally broke the first, and a third just in case; I don’t know why people can’t stand her, she seems really nice. For a girl, you know. Plus, if the director can really give me that large capacity router that she promised...oh man, an actual large capacity router, that would be the Holy Grail of our internal computer systems...then of course I’d be motivated enough to have this done by dinner. That’s something only an idiot would turn down.
I’m just running into a few small problems. It’s nothing I can’t handle! Don’t underestimate me, I can still get it done before the deadline. But, uhm, I’m not sure how to categorize some of these things. Should I put the “Fire-breathing Vampire Ducklings” under “Vampires” or “Ducks” or “Undead animals that have mutated to breathe fire”? And the Wiki seems to want to automatically put the squirrels under “Animals that creep on Campers.” Why is there even a category for that? I didn’t set it up. If someone’s messing with my system I’m going to put a stop to it.
Speaking of “Animals that creep on Campers,” it seems like almost every animal listed is in there. And someone named Marcy. There must be some kind of bug, because there’s no way all of them should be under there. Right? Especially flying sharks. Those can’t creep, they fly, duh. Not that I expect a shark to be able to fly-Oh my God!
...Okay, I take it back, that’s a flying shark alright. So that would definitely go under “Animals that creep on Campers.” I just hope they don’t travel in schools…n-nice flying sharky?
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