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Next round, next round! Man we got a lot of apps this round. ARE WE READY TO ROCK?
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me if I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Now VOTE. Closed!
Character: Uesugi Tatsuha
Series: Gravitation (Manga)
Age: 16
Canon: In a series with flying panda robots, American managers who think a bullet to the head constitutes a wake up call, and petite blonds with hitcars, anything can pass for normal. Even obsessive fanboy monks who would kidnap their own brother to get a paper cup his idol backwashed in. Cue Tatsuha, the Buddhist monk who would make a deal with the devil to get himself into the pants of Nittle Grasper's lead singer, Sakuma Ryuichi. Or even just his pants. That isn't the end of his deviant ways either; he drinks, he smokes, and he has sex with anything that resembles a woman or Ryuichi.
When he's not being a complete fanboy or a really bad monk, Tatsuha's fulfilling his role as the good son. While he may be grumbling the whole way, he'll get his duties done and help out the family when they need him. When you take Ryuichi out of the equation, he's a reliable brother and friend; but stick the man back into any equation and everything else will just have to settle for second place.
Sample Post:
Alright, I'm not going to bother beating around the bush with this. I was sent here to help purify this place. "Army of shuffling zombies trying to eat us, moral corruption spreading through our youth, no more Casual Fridays, blah blah help." Geez, monks aren't the people you're supposed to be calling for that. Can't you guys take care of your own damn problems by yourselves? Army of zombies, get some torches and machine guns. Moral corruption, it's going to happen anyways. Casual Fridays, no more wondering if Jack's legs are the source of the world's brunette wigs. Easy as that.
After that, you guys are on your own. I'll pray for your souls though, but I think the level of prayer necessary here goes beyond that of the average monk. And since it doesn't look like I'm going to be thrown into toxic waste and develop super monk powers anytime soon, guess I'll just be on my way. Things to do, places to see, people to follow obsessively. ... Pretend you didn't hear that last one.
"Wait?" Who said that? ... Well, looks like you birds up there can talk, huh? Figures, this place is going to need way more than an exorcism at this rate. And what do you think you're suggesting? Negotiations? You want to try to corrupt a holy man like me into putting my righteous duty aside with blackmail? Sorry, I'm a man of the temple, so I'm going to have to go with a big hell n-
L-Life sized doll of Ryuichi? Action figure with real moving parts? Just close my eyes?
Deal. NowhandoverRyuichihandhimovernownownow.
... Ahhh~ Not quite as petite as he would be, but this silky smooth hair is just like his~ Smells like him too; ah, this wonderful aroma of strawberries. Oh honey, you feel so soft. A little hairy on the chest. And the arms and down the back and c'mon he's not this hairy, I've seen it for myself. Oh but Ryuichi honey, I still love you how about a little kis-
...
Holy shit, I should have kept my eyes closed.
...
But, if I squint this way, ignore the purple, and we give you a shave, I think it could work.
Poll Vote!
Character: Adell
Series: Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories
Character Age: 17
Canon: Veldime was once a peaceful, if slightly backwater world, until fifteen years ago when the evil Overlord Zenon moved in. He put a curse on Veldime, turning the inhabitants into monsters and then began feeding off their free will to increase his own power. Adell alone was left unaffected by the curse, and since the age of two it has been his fate alone to fight for the freedom of his homeland. You'd think that being expected to save the world and slowly watching everyone you love be turned into soulless monsters would be a major recipe for angst, but all that emo crap just ain't Adell's style.
Described by the female lead as a "Battle Maniac" there's nothing Adell enjoys more than a good fight. Even without all that destiny and duty business, it seems pretty unlikely that he would have ended up anything other than a martial artist. Sure, keeping promises is important. And of course he can't stand to see injustice in the world. And no way no how is he going to let something happen to his family. But sometimes, you have to wonder if he's not just looking for an excuse to hit something.
After all, that's just his style!
Sample App:
OVERLORD DIRECTOR! I'm calling you out! I see what you've done here. I don't know what you're trying to achieve by taking a kind, innocent race like the zombies and turning them all into brain-craving undead monsters, but I won't stand for it! All people, even monster class people, deserve to be free. Not that I really like these guys all that much, but to not help 'em when they're being so oppressed, well that's just not my style.
Wha- Hey man, get off!!
...
Oops... aheh. Sorry about that. Auto-counter. Didn't realize what a low level you were. Here's your head back.
What's with all the weird character classes around here, anyway? "Psychic Toucan" and "Military Goat" aren't all that bizarre but... what's an "Uke Handler" and... and why did my class just change from "Devil Hunter" to "Shounen Retard!?" That better give good stat bonuses!
Well, I don't care if you do have weird character classes, or even 500% Gay geo-panels! Nothings going to stop me from getting a good fight! I mean... freeing the zombies. Nothing's going to stop me from freeing the zombies.
So that's how it's gonna be, Overlord Director. You can run, you can set up really annoying combinations of minions for me to fight, but you can't hide. Devil Hunter Shounen Retard Adell is on the case and I won't rest until I've freed these guys! Or... until I've sustained so much damage that I really need to rest before I keep going. BUT EVEN THEN I WONT REST FOR LONG. Because that's just my style!
Poll Vote!
Character: Nami
Series: One Piece
Character Age: 18
Canon: One Piece is a tale chock-full of pirates, adventure, friendship, and of course, a healthy dose of pure crack. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy on his quest to find the mysterious treasure, One Piece, and become the Pirate King. Nami is one of the best navigators on the Grand Line -- she's smart, sensible, and usually takes the responsibility of keeping the rest of the crew in line... or trying, at least.
Nami spent most of her teenage years collecting a great sum of money due to Tragic Backstory (TM). She's sneaky, underhanded, an expert thief, and will do just about anything for money -- short of endangering her friends. Of course, her love for her crew isn't about to stop her from charging them ridiculous amounts of interest on the money she loans them, or manipulating them into doing exactly what she wants. What else would you expect from a professional pirate?
Sample Post:
... This doesn't look anything like a relaxing island vacation.
Where's the resort? The expensive shops? The theraputic massages? Once again, I'm stuck roughing it... And the reading material offered to me at the gate, while... unique, wasn't really as informative as I'd have hoped. I was looking for some information on the local culture, maybe some fun places to visit, but instead I've discovered... something entirely different. “No AYE In Team”? “Booty Call II: Plunder Down Under”? “Yo, Ho!: 101 Pickup Lines For The Desperate Pirate”? I get the unpleasant feeling that I'm being ... mocked. Well, that's the less disturbing explanation.
The guide thrust into my hands by one of the locals didn't help much either. I don't care how amateur a cartographer the guy who wrote this was, he could've marked the map better than “Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here... And Here... And Here... And Especially Here... And You Don't Even Want To Know About This One.”
Of course, this just proves that you're in need of my services~! Wouldn't you all just love an accurate map of this place, so you can quit falling into the unmarked ditches and wandering into the swamp for days on end? Don't you want to know all the landmarks in your delightful shantytown? Of course you do. Luckily, I happen to be an expert mapmaker! Now, all I require in exchange for a fabulous illustrated guide to your charming home is:
Poll Vote!
Character: Itsuki Koizumi
Series: The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi
Character Age: 15-16? Highschool age.
Canon: Itsuki is an 'esper'. That is to say, he has paranormal power that seemingly stems from one Haruhi Suzumiya, despite the fact that she does not realise it. Three years ago, he woke up one morning to find he had these abilities and knowledge about Suzumiya Haruhi and closed spaces, and then gathered with others who had a similar experience, and they all formed the Agency.
Koizumi himself is rather analytical, and polite to a fault, especially when Haruhi is concerned. As his first priority is to keep her happy, he always goes along with any plans she has thought up, and leaves it to Kyon most of the time to try to control her, reminding him of the importance of such and lendinghis assistance when he can. He was the last to join the SOS Brigade, as the 'mysterious transfer student' that Haruhi wanted so much, and it is his theory that it is Haruhi herself that is causing the people in the SOS Brigade to not only join the club, but to exist. Throughout the series he often gives out such theories and postulates on the causes of events, often hitting the mark.
Note: Closed spaces are overlapping dimensions, often containing a giant god-like figure that he and other espers in the Agency work together to destroy in order to keep the world from being overwritten. Also, Koizumi only has his esper powers in closed space or similar areas. Camp may be considered similar enough at times.
Sample Post:
Well now! This is unexpected. I somehow entered a closed space without detecting it. Strange. Perhaps this is what happens when one enters the clubroom without knocking. Paranormal activity indeed. Hm, well I suppose I should go about finding my way out of here.
A white rabbit with a watch? Obviously a reference from a book, but I don't have any better idea.
...
Well, maybe it isn't a good idea. It seems to be just sitting there. Let's see. Come here little rabbit.....aha. It seems to have a nametag. "Bananafruit"? Well I can't just leave him here... the local flora looks as dangerous as the fauna. I'll take you with me, Bananafruit. Perhaps I'll find your owner later, you're an unlucky bunny to find your way in here. Perhaps this watch is a clue. "Property of Flavor Flav, he who wears this is big-pimpin'." Ah, so you're a westerner then?
Oh, is that a lake? I see some cabins and people in the distance as well. Wait, I can tell that the people there are not fellow espers, this is strange. How long as this place been around, for a society to have been built here? On closer inspection, the lake seems to glow incandescently as well. Perhaps it is not as safe here as I first thought. If something appears that I will need to take care of, it won't be easy. Ah, the card I have been dealt is not always an ace, but I make due.
I don't think this is a standard closed space, Bananafruit. Perhaps it is a nexus of all possible realities, that as they overlap bring into this space various people from dimensions, where they all are trapped until their reality drifts from the nexus and then they leave as abrubtly as they came, with no memory of this place at all. Or perhaps Suzumiya-san has merely recreated reality. They're all interesting possibilities, I say.
Oh, I think I stepped on a carrot, and a good size one at that. Here, you can snack on it, Bananafruit. What's this? It seems that the carrot is screaming for help. How troublesome. Yes, yes, I know you're a carrot. How does one help a carrot, anyway?
Poll Vote!
Character: Zexion
Series: Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, (link)
Character Age: Nine, though he appears to be in his late teens
Canon: Welcome to Castle Oblivion, a towering, Escher-like
edifice that stretches thirteen floors up and twelve floors down, home
to monsters, moogles, a captive girl who wishes she was a princess,
and the six shadowy unknowns studying her -- members of a mysterious
Organization conducting research on the secrets of the heart and the
chains of memory that bind it.
Zexion is the leader of Castle Oblivion's basement group. Called 'the
cloaked schemer', he's a tactician who holds to the shadows,
preferring to avoid direct confrontation whenever possible. His speech
and mannerisms tend toward the formal, though not strictly polite; he
has a sharp tongue under those layers of decorum for all that his
insults tend toward the inferred rather than the outright. It's
rumoured that he has a very domestic nature, a rumour substantiated by
his tendency to create chore wheels, set monthly behavioural goals,
and serve tea with home-made pickled vegetables at meetings.
Where most members of the Organization seem to have nothing against
solving problems with something sharp and pointy, Zexion has his own
way of doing things. His weapons of choice are manipulation, illusion,
and well-laid plans; even when caught off guard, he will respond with
words and rely on others for violence.
Which works so long as you're not relying on aid from Axel, Castle
Oblivion's resident fire-using turncoat and traitor.
Sample Post:
And here I'd been beginning to suspect that no one here knew how to
offer a word of greeting. Deplorable, really, especially with the
familiar scents that permutate this place. Though one hardly needs the
ability to scent darkness to be aware of your approach. I would
recommend a bath, but having seen what your largest body of water is
like, I doubt it would be an improvement.
Really. Have you considered making 'caring for the environment' a
monthly goal? You only get one world -- well, in most cases -- and
nothing good comes of treating it poorly.
But the state of your habitat aside -- come, sit. The water over the
fire is almost ready for tea, and look -- I've prepared mushrooms.
... Yes, it is permissible to use your fingers, but please ensure that
your digits leave the bowl when the rest of your hand does. Yes, like
that. Thank you. The mushrooms are a bit oversize, but other residents
of this world assured me that they were quite safe for consumption.
And while birds are typically not as knowledgeable of such things as
caterpillars, in your current state, it is unlikely that you would be
troubled by side effe --
Ah.
Well. So that particular variety is not, after all, confined to
Wonderland. I did not locate tea cups large enough for
this. Perhaps if the rest of you only take the pieces on the
opposite sides of the dish?
As for the circumstances that seem to have brought me here... well. As
the foot of your now exceedingly oversize companion has
demonstrated, fire safety is very important. And while I certainly
hope he steps on nothing else, you too have perhaps now learned
that extinguishing a fire once you are done with it is far better
leaving it banked. Fire is unpredictable, after all; left alone, there
really is no telling when it will prove dangerous to the very hands
than helped it flourish.
But that in its own time. Your world is a curious place, and I'm sure
there is much you can tell me. Natives of the world that calls itself
Camp, my name is Zexion. Would you care for some tea?
Poll Vote!
Character: Fay D. Flourite
Series: Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE/Tsubasa Chronicle (Wiki)
Age: 20
Canon: Fay D. Flourite is a natural living contradiction. He smiles when he doesn't mean it and rarely lets any other emotion besides happiness and friendliness and good cheer show. He acts ridiculous often, and seems harmless, but can kick ass and take names very literally. Everything most people would initially think about him is a lie--rather, a meticulously constructed mask. It might not be hard to see through him and tell something's wrong, but it's almost impossible to tell what that thing might be, or how bad it is.
His past is unclear; all anyone really knows is that he sealed his king, Ashura, in an underwater coffin and immediately fled to another world to find the Dimension Witch, Yuuko, requesting her help so that he will never have to return to his home world of Celes. Fay is, as a wizard, remarkably skilled with magic, though he refuses to use it anymore except under very specific circumstances. Instead, he relies on his skills in other things, such as a mix of fancy footwork and gymnastics that should be impossible according to every law of aerodynamics. Less impressive talents include darts (used to pwn oni) and cooking (not so much).
Fay travels with his companions, a Princess of Clow named Sakura, a young archaeologist named Syaoran who's in love with Sakura, and a gruff and easily-taunted ninja named Kurogane (not that Fay ever actually says the man's name, preferring embarrassing nicknames). They travel from world to world via a creature called Mokona Modoki, a little white creature that looks a little like a rabbit and a little like a meat bun. They're searching for Sakura's scattered memories, which are in the form of feathers... which are very powerful and have been used to do amazing, magical things before.
Note: Fay "cannot whistle." Instead, he makes a strange sound to imitate whistling, which sounds pretty much like someone shrilling their voice a little and saying "hyuu!" He also, in later chapters, refers to himself as "mommy," Kurogane as "daddy," and Syaoran and Sakura as their kids.
Hyuu! What a spooky-looking forest! It's really dark and scary here, will Kuro-pyon keep me safe and hold my hand~?
...Hmm, this is a little different. Never ended up completely by myself before. And it's not as if we were seperated when Mokona swept us up... Ah, well, I guess it doesn't matter. I can handle myself until they arrive. Might be a little difficult if no one can understand me, though...
I was right about one thing. This forest is pretty spooky. "The wind howling through the trees, turning branches into waving claws"--well, I guess that's right, though the wind sounds a bit more like humming than howling. And those waving claws look more like their beckoning, or maybe gesturing me to...
Ah ha ha, no, I don't think so, Tree-san.
This certainly is an interesting place. I wonder, if the plant life is so intelligent (and exuberant!) are there any people living here at all? It could be a little difficult to find the feather if there isn't any form of civilization to...
Oh, good timing! I'm very relieved to have found some people out here. You see, I've lost my friends, and I could use your help in finding them. Do you understand me? No? Yes?
Brains?
I hope that means something else in your language, because we might have a few problems if not. I can see you want to play... what if I have no intention of playing along? I'll give you a chance to turn around. No?
...Haah. How troublesome. This world's going to prove difficult if everything here's so single-minded. I suppose the third time is the charm, as they say!
Hello? Is anyone else out there willing to help me? Someone less interested in the touching, please. I have a daddy and two kids to get back to, I'm not allowed to elope~?
Poll Vote!
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me if I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Now VOTE. Closed!
Character: Uesugi Tatsuha
Series: Gravitation (Manga)
Age: 16
Canon: In a series with flying panda robots, American managers who think a bullet to the head constitutes a wake up call, and petite blonds with hitcars, anything can pass for normal. Even obsessive fanboy monks who would kidnap their own brother to get a paper cup his idol backwashed in. Cue Tatsuha, the Buddhist monk who would make a deal with the devil to get himself into the pants of Nittle Grasper's lead singer, Sakuma Ryuichi. Or even just his pants. That isn't the end of his deviant ways either; he drinks, he smokes, and he has sex with anything that resembles a woman or Ryuichi.
When he's not being a complete fanboy or a really bad monk, Tatsuha's fulfilling his role as the good son. While he may be grumbling the whole way, he'll get his duties done and help out the family when they need him. When you take Ryuichi out of the equation, he's a reliable brother and friend; but stick the man back into any equation and everything else will just have to settle for second place.
Sample Post:
Alright, I'm not going to bother beating around the bush with this. I was sent here to help purify this place. "Army of shuffling zombies trying to eat us, moral corruption spreading through our youth, no more Casual Fridays, blah blah help." Geez, monks aren't the people you're supposed to be calling for that. Can't you guys take care of your own damn problems by yourselves? Army of zombies, get some torches and machine guns. Moral corruption, it's going to happen anyways. Casual Fridays, no more wondering if Jack's legs are the source of the world's brunette wigs. Easy as that.
After that, you guys are on your own. I'll pray for your souls though, but I think the level of prayer necessary here goes beyond that of the average monk. And since it doesn't look like I'm going to be thrown into toxic waste and develop super monk powers anytime soon, guess I'll just be on my way. Things to do, places to see, people to follow obsessively. ... Pretend you didn't hear that last one.
"Wait?" Who said that? ... Well, looks like you birds up there can talk, huh? Figures, this place is going to need way more than an exorcism at this rate. And what do you think you're suggesting? Negotiations? You want to try to corrupt a holy man like me into putting my righteous duty aside with blackmail? Sorry, I'm a man of the temple, so I'm going to have to go with a big hell n-
L-Life sized doll of Ryuichi? Action figure with real moving parts? Just close my eyes?
Deal. NowhandoverRyuichihandhimovernownownow.
... Ahhh~ Not quite as petite as he would be, but this silky smooth hair is just like his~ Smells like him too; ah, this wonderful aroma of strawberries. Oh honey, you feel so soft. A little hairy on the chest. And the arms and down the back and c'mon he's not this hairy, I've seen it for myself. Oh but Ryuichi honey, I still love you how about a little kis-
...
Holy shit, I should have kept my eyes closed.
...
But, if I squint this way, ignore the purple, and we give you a shave, I think it could work.
Poll Vote!
Character: Adell
Series: Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories
Character Age: 17
Canon: Veldime was once a peaceful, if slightly backwater world, until fifteen years ago when the evil Overlord Zenon moved in. He put a curse on Veldime, turning the inhabitants into monsters and then began feeding off their free will to increase his own power. Adell alone was left unaffected by the curse, and since the age of two it has been his fate alone to fight for the freedom of his homeland. You'd think that being expected to save the world and slowly watching everyone you love be turned into soulless monsters would be a major recipe for angst, but all that emo crap just ain't Adell's style.
Described by the female lead as a "Battle Maniac" there's nothing Adell enjoys more than a good fight. Even without all that destiny and duty business, it seems pretty unlikely that he would have ended up anything other than a martial artist. Sure, keeping promises is important. And of course he can't stand to see injustice in the world. And no way no how is he going to let something happen to his family. But sometimes, you have to wonder if he's not just looking for an excuse to hit something.
After all, that's just his style!
Sample App:
OVERLORD DIRECTOR! I'm calling you out! I see what you've done here. I don't know what you're trying to achieve by taking a kind, innocent race like the zombies and turning them all into brain-craving undead monsters, but I won't stand for it! All people, even monster class people, deserve to be free. Not that I really like these guys all that much, but to not help 'em when they're being so oppressed, well that's just not my style.
Wha- Hey man, get off!!
...
Oops... aheh. Sorry about that. Auto-counter. Didn't realize what a low level you were. Here's your head back.
What's with all the weird character classes around here, anyway? "Psychic Toucan" and "Military Goat" aren't all that bizarre but... what's an "Uke Handler" and... and why did my class just change from "Devil Hunter" to "Shounen Retard!?" That better give good stat bonuses!
Well, I don't care if you do have weird character classes, or even 500% Gay geo-panels! Nothings going to stop me from getting a good fight! I mean... freeing the zombies. Nothing's going to stop me from freeing the zombies.
So that's how it's gonna be, Overlord Director. You can run, you can set up really annoying combinations of minions for me to fight, but you can't hide. Devil Hunter Shounen Retard Adell is on the case and I won't rest until I've freed these guys! Or... until I've sustained so much damage that I really need to rest before I keep going. BUT EVEN THEN I WONT REST FOR LONG. Because that's just my style!
Poll Vote!
Character: Nami
Series: One Piece
Character Age: 18
Canon: One Piece is a tale chock-full of pirates, adventure, friendship, and of course, a healthy dose of pure crack. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy on his quest to find the mysterious treasure, One Piece, and become the Pirate King. Nami is one of the best navigators on the Grand Line -- she's smart, sensible, and usually takes the responsibility of keeping the rest of the crew in line... or trying, at least.
Nami spent most of her teenage years collecting a great sum of money due to Tragic Backstory (TM). She's sneaky, underhanded, an expert thief, and will do just about anything for money -- short of endangering her friends. Of course, her love for her crew isn't about to stop her from charging them ridiculous amounts of interest on the money she loans them, or manipulating them into doing exactly what she wants. What else would you expect from a professional pirate?
Sample Post:
... This doesn't look anything like a relaxing island vacation.
Where's the resort? The expensive shops? The theraputic massages? Once again, I'm stuck roughing it... And the reading material offered to me at the gate, while... unique, wasn't really as informative as I'd have hoped. I was looking for some information on the local culture, maybe some fun places to visit, but instead I've discovered... something entirely different. “No AYE In Team”? “Booty Call II: Plunder Down Under”? “Yo, Ho!: 101 Pickup Lines For The Desperate Pirate”? I get the unpleasant feeling that I'm being ... mocked. Well, that's the less disturbing explanation.
The guide thrust into my hands by one of the locals didn't help much either. I don't care how amateur a cartographer the guy who wrote this was, he could've marked the map better than “Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here... And Here... And Here... And Especially Here... And You Don't Even Want To Know About This One.”
Of course, this just proves that you're in need of my services~! Wouldn't you all just love an accurate map of this place, so you can quit falling into the unmarked ditches and wandering into the swamp for days on end? Don't you want to know all the landmarks in your delightful shantytown? Of course you do. Luckily, I happen to be an expert mapmaker! Now, all I require in exchange for a fabulous illustrated guide to your charming home is:
- an experienced local to accompany me and take care of the colorful wildlife (and be on the lookout for cannibals, quicksand, land-squid, or a combination of all three);
- a scroll of paper, a compass, and the best-quality ink you can find - no, crayons don't count - no, not even if they have toothmarks in them already;
- the nicest room you have available - bonus points for room service;
- one of those mechanical cows! And I want it gold-plated and lowered~ ♥
- as much treasure as I can fit on the back of my adorably useful new pet!
Poll Vote!
Character: Itsuki Koizumi
Series: The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi
Character Age: 15-16? Highschool age.
Canon: Itsuki is an 'esper'. That is to say, he has paranormal power that seemingly stems from one Haruhi Suzumiya, despite the fact that she does not realise it. Three years ago, he woke up one morning to find he had these abilities and knowledge about Suzumiya Haruhi and closed spaces, and then gathered with others who had a similar experience, and they all formed the Agency.
Koizumi himself is rather analytical, and polite to a fault, especially when Haruhi is concerned. As his first priority is to keep her happy, he always goes along with any plans she has thought up, and leaves it to Kyon most of the time to try to control her, reminding him of the importance of such and lendinghis assistance when he can. He was the last to join the SOS Brigade, as the 'mysterious transfer student' that Haruhi wanted so much, and it is his theory that it is Haruhi herself that is causing the people in the SOS Brigade to not only join the club, but to exist. Throughout the series he often gives out such theories and postulates on the causes of events, often hitting the mark.
Note: Closed spaces are overlapping dimensions, often containing a giant god-like figure that he and other espers in the Agency work together to destroy in order to keep the world from being overwritten. Also, Koizumi only has his esper powers in closed space or similar areas. Camp may be considered similar enough at times.
Sample Post:
Well now! This is unexpected. I somehow entered a closed space without detecting it. Strange. Perhaps this is what happens when one enters the clubroom without knocking. Paranormal activity indeed. Hm, well I suppose I should go about finding my way out of here.
A white rabbit with a watch? Obviously a reference from a book, but I don't have any better idea.
...
Well, maybe it isn't a good idea. It seems to be just sitting there. Let's see. Come here little rabbit.....aha. It seems to have a nametag. "Bananafruit"? Well I can't just leave him here... the local flora looks as dangerous as the fauna. I'll take you with me, Bananafruit. Perhaps I'll find your owner later, you're an unlucky bunny to find your way in here. Perhaps this watch is a clue. "Property of Flavor Flav, he who wears this is big-pimpin'." Ah, so you're a westerner then?
Oh, is that a lake? I see some cabins and people in the distance as well. Wait, I can tell that the people there are not fellow espers, this is strange. How long as this place been around, for a society to have been built here? On closer inspection, the lake seems to glow incandescently as well. Perhaps it is not as safe here as I first thought. If something appears that I will need to take care of, it won't be easy. Ah, the card I have been dealt is not always an ace, but I make due.
I don't think this is a standard closed space, Bananafruit. Perhaps it is a nexus of all possible realities, that as they overlap bring into this space various people from dimensions, where they all are trapped until their reality drifts from the nexus and then they leave as abrubtly as they came, with no memory of this place at all. Or perhaps Suzumiya-san has merely recreated reality. They're all interesting possibilities, I say.
Oh, I think I stepped on a carrot, and a good size one at that. Here, you can snack on it, Bananafruit. What's this? It seems that the carrot is screaming for help. How troublesome. Yes, yes, I know you're a carrot. How does one help a carrot, anyway?
Poll Vote!
Character: Zexion
Series: Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, (link)
Character Age: Nine, though he appears to be in his late teens
Canon: Welcome to Castle Oblivion, a towering, Escher-like
edifice that stretches thirteen floors up and twelve floors down, home
to monsters, moogles, a captive girl who wishes she was a princess,
and the six shadowy unknowns studying her -- members of a mysterious
Organization conducting research on the secrets of the heart and the
chains of memory that bind it.
Zexion is the leader of Castle Oblivion's basement group. Called 'the
cloaked schemer', he's a tactician who holds to the shadows,
preferring to avoid direct confrontation whenever possible. His speech
and mannerisms tend toward the formal, though not strictly polite; he
has a sharp tongue under those layers of decorum for all that his
insults tend toward the inferred rather than the outright. It's
rumoured that he has a very domestic nature, a rumour substantiated by
his tendency to create chore wheels, set monthly behavioural goals,
and serve tea with home-made pickled vegetables at meetings.
Where most members of the Organization seem to have nothing against
solving problems with something sharp and pointy, Zexion has his own
way of doing things. His weapons of choice are manipulation, illusion,
and well-laid plans; even when caught off guard, he will respond with
words and rely on others for violence.
Which works so long as you're not relying on aid from Axel, Castle
Oblivion's resident fire-using turncoat and traitor.
Sample Post:
And here I'd been beginning to suspect that no one here knew how to
offer a word of greeting. Deplorable, really, especially with the
familiar scents that permutate this place. Though one hardly needs the
ability to scent darkness to be aware of your approach. I would
recommend a bath, but having seen what your largest body of water is
like, I doubt it would be an improvement.
Really. Have you considered making 'caring for the environment' a
monthly goal? You only get one world -- well, in most cases -- and
nothing good comes of treating it poorly.
But the state of your habitat aside -- come, sit. The water over the
fire is almost ready for tea, and look -- I've prepared mushrooms.
... Yes, it is permissible to use your fingers, but please ensure that
your digits leave the bowl when the rest of your hand does. Yes, like
that. Thank you. The mushrooms are a bit oversize, but other residents
of this world assured me that they were quite safe for consumption.
And while birds are typically not as knowledgeable of such things as
caterpillars, in your current state, it is unlikely that you would be
troubled by side effe --
Ah.
Well. So that particular variety is not, after all, confined to
Wonderland. I did not locate tea cups large enough for
this. Perhaps if the rest of you only take the pieces on the
opposite sides of the dish?
As for the circumstances that seem to have brought me here... well. As
the foot of your now exceedingly oversize companion has
demonstrated, fire safety is very important. And while I certainly
hope he steps on nothing else, you too have perhaps now learned
that extinguishing a fire once you are done with it is far better
leaving it banked. Fire is unpredictable, after all; left alone, there
really is no telling when it will prove dangerous to the very hands
than helped it flourish.
But that in its own time. Your world is a curious place, and I'm sure
there is much you can tell me. Natives of the world that calls itself
Camp, my name is Zexion. Would you care for some tea?
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Character: Fay D. Flourite
Series: Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE/Tsubasa Chronicle (Wiki)
Age: 20
Canon: Fay D. Flourite is a natural living contradiction. He smiles when he doesn't mean it and rarely lets any other emotion besides happiness and friendliness and good cheer show. He acts ridiculous often, and seems harmless, but can kick ass and take names very literally. Everything most people would initially think about him is a lie--rather, a meticulously constructed mask. It might not be hard to see through him and tell something's wrong, but it's almost impossible to tell what that thing might be, or how bad it is.
His past is unclear; all anyone really knows is that he sealed his king, Ashura, in an underwater coffin and immediately fled to another world to find the Dimension Witch, Yuuko, requesting her help so that he will never have to return to his home world of Celes. Fay is, as a wizard, remarkably skilled with magic, though he refuses to use it anymore except under very specific circumstances. Instead, he relies on his skills in other things, such as a mix of fancy footwork and gymnastics that should be impossible according to every law of aerodynamics. Less impressive talents include darts (used to pwn oni) and cooking (not so much).
Fay travels with his companions, a Princess of Clow named Sakura, a young archaeologist named Syaoran who's in love with Sakura, and a gruff and easily-taunted ninja named Kurogane (not that Fay ever actually says the man's name, preferring embarrassing nicknames). They travel from world to world via a creature called Mokona Modoki, a little white creature that looks a little like a rabbit and a little like a meat bun. They're searching for Sakura's scattered memories, which are in the form of feathers... which are very powerful and have been used to do amazing, magical things before.
Note: Fay "cannot whistle." Instead, he makes a strange sound to imitate whistling, which sounds pretty much like someone shrilling their voice a little and saying "hyuu!" He also, in later chapters, refers to himself as "mommy," Kurogane as "daddy," and Syaoran and Sakura as their kids.
Hyuu! What a spooky-looking forest! It's really dark and scary here, will Kuro-pyon keep me safe and hold my hand~?
...Hmm, this is a little different. Never ended up completely by myself before. And it's not as if we were seperated when Mokona swept us up... Ah, well, I guess it doesn't matter. I can handle myself until they arrive. Might be a little difficult if no one can understand me, though...
I was right about one thing. This forest is pretty spooky. "The wind howling through the trees, turning branches into waving claws"--well, I guess that's right, though the wind sounds a bit more like humming than howling. And those waving claws look more like their beckoning, or maybe gesturing me to...
Ah ha ha, no, I don't think so, Tree-san.
This certainly is an interesting place. I wonder, if the plant life is so intelligent (and exuberant!) are there any people living here at all? It could be a little difficult to find the feather if there isn't any form of civilization to...
Oh, good timing! I'm very relieved to have found some people out here. You see, I've lost my friends, and I could use your help in finding them. Do you understand me? No? Yes?
Brains?
I hope that means something else in your language, because we might have a few problems if not. I can see you want to play... what if I have no intention of playing along? I'll give you a chance to turn around. No?
...Haah. How troublesome. This world's going to prove difficult if everything here's so single-minded. I suppose the third time is the charm, as they say!
Hello? Is anyone else out there willing to help me? Someone less interested in the touching, please. I have a daddy and two kids to get back to, I'm not allowed to elope~?
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