[Application; Route_29] What if I lost my direction? What if I lost sense of time?
Player
Name: Hat
Livejournal Username: lovesnotwisely
E-mail: lovesnotwisely@gmail.com
AIM/MSN: BadRobomance ; AIM
Timezone: EST
Current Characters in Route: usedrage hitbyrecoil usedburninate squaremarkings
Character
Name: Simon the Digger
Series: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann [Anime]
Timeline: Just before the Battle for Teppelin
Canon Resource Links: link goes here
Personality: One of the first things you have to know about Simon, is that he never gives up on anything, and that his determination, when he feels like he's doing the right thing, knows no bounds. When people are depending on him, he always comes through. Even if the world is against him, Simon the Digger doesn't give up and he doesn't back down. When faced with opposition, he fights to the last breath to protect his friends and comrades.
Simon's got extreme moral obligations to himself-if he fails to do what he feels is right, it takes a heavy toll on him, whether it's visible or not. His biggest insecurity can lead to his greatest strength, though-after failure, Simon comes back with something to prove.
While loyal and generally kind, if prompted, mostly if he's depressed or afraid, Simon can be kind of an ass. This could mean reminding someone of something that they'd rather not be reminded of, or standing up against someone who he really shouldn't be standing up against. This is where he gets in trouble. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen.
On an unrelated note, going back a bit, Simon's childhood wasn't very stable, causing his terrible problem with security. When he was seven, he lost his parents in a cave in-he watched them crushed before his eyes, and could do nothing to help them. After that, he spent his time digging for the chief and raising himself. He had almost no friends, no one to rely on, except for Kamina-the biggest social outcast ever. Every time another cave-in would happen, Simon's life was shattered in a new way, be it through losing another member of the village or destroying his latest work on a tunnel system. The villagers of Jiha looked down on Simon as creepy, smelly and useless except for digging. This is part of the reason he's so unused to being complimented-it never happened, before. And it's probably the reason he's so nervous and embarrassed around Nia-he's never felt this way about anyone before (despite the brief stint of liking Yoko), and he doesn't know what to do about it.
That said, Simon feels with incredible power. When he's sad, he's heart-wrenchingly depressed, when he's happy he's at the top of the world. His anger is pure fury and his embarrassment is red-faced, make-self-tiny bashful. When he's scared, he's pushed to tears and when he's excited he's unstoppable. Simon is very pure about his feelings, too. There's no mixed messages. If Simon is angry with you, you know it. And if Simon loves you, there will never be a doubt in the world.
Simon has constantly been pushed into things he doesn't feel ready for by Kamina-starting with silly “break through the ceiling” plans, evolving to piloting Lagann, and eventually, being made leader of the Dai-Gurren-dan.
His uncertainty about these jobs lead him to believe that any and every problem occurring with his friends is his fault, despite the actual circumstances. Tying into his determination, Simon's personal values are part of this-his failure to do the right thing, no matter the reason-even if there was no chance of doing said thing-drives another nail into the board of uncertainty. It's honestly his biggest weakness, and he has problems recognizing it, thinking he's right to be uncertain, as he's does “so much wrong.”
That is part of what makes Simon a good leader, at least in the beginning. He's humble enough to check himself. He can admit what he's done wrong, and try to fix it. He cares about the people who depend on him with his whole heart, and their needs come before him. He's a wonderful balance of creativity, passion, logic, humility, trust and pride. He thinks around things in ways no one else does, and has the common sense to go to his friends if he can't figure something out. He will eventually grow into laziness, but that's a very sad part of the story DX.
The two sides of his personality-determination and uncertainty-are two very different qualities. I do not doubt that this is the reason Simon's so emotionally unstable. He doesn't often act like it, but Simon's just a kid, torn up inside by what's right and what's easy. He is this way long into his life... but he always chooses what he believes is right.
Strengths/Weaknesses: Weaknesses → Strengths
Physically weak → Creative fighter
A coward → Brave for his friends
A little bit slow → Fiercely determined
Tiny as all get out → Knows how to use it to his advantage
Quick to anger → Quick to care
Cares too much → Cares more than enough
Young → Energetic
Low self-esteem → Humble
Uncertain about himself → Proud of his friends
Easily embarrassed → Loving
Biased → Willing to go out on a limb for people he cares about
Doesn't always know what's really going on → Does his best for everyone else, anyway.
Stubborn → Stubborn
Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Trainer
Starter: Sandshrew
Password: Seasalt Icecream
Samples
First Person Sample: … What... is this place?
It's like those picture books Leeron showed Gimmy and Darry. About... what the world was like, before...
[Simon sounds like he's in total friggin' awe of everything around him. He shakes his head to clear his thoughts.]
That's not important-where am I?! How-I have to get back! I need to get back as soon as I can, before anyone notices I'm gone! Everyone needs me back home, I have to start helping rebuild. And where's Boota?! And what about Nia?! They're gonna worry about me.
… Which way's the way out?!
Third Person Sample: Simon paced back and forth. This wasn't right, this wasn't right, this wasn't right. He'd never seen anything like this-grass and trees and … the only place he'd ever seen that was that hot spring he didn't want to remember that hot spring, that hot spring had been one of the worst experiences of his life until that point. And that hot spring was some of his last memories of Kamina- There was nothing reassuring, nothing like home, nothing like any home he'd ever been in. There was only a little sand-a beach, but nothing like the beach back home. The sky was different. The sun didn't seem to shine as bright, the clouds weren't as soft, and the sky wasn't half as bright blue. He hadn't seen the stars, yet, but he knew even those would be unfamiliar. “Houses” surrounded him like the homes dug into the cave walls, how could anyone stay in one place like this?, and something was softly following him. He wanted to call it music, but it was like no music he'd ever heard before.
… He didn't even have Boota. A note of pain resonated in his heart as he thought about facing the future in this place without Boota. They were companions, side by side, always with each other since long before any plans to break out of the underground. Boota was Simon's constant companion. And he didn't know how he felt about taking off on this journey alone.
… Okay so maybe not alone. He stared at the pokeball in his hand. How did that... creature... fit in there? What was he supposed to do with it? Fight? This had to be a joke, right? What out there couldn't Simon take on himself? He sighed. This seemed like one of the schemes Kamina would really get into.
Calming down, finally, Simon stared at the path again, scratching his head. First things first-he had to find Nia. Nia always came first. He pocketed the ball, taking the first step onto the path.
Once he found her, he'd bring her home. And that was the end of it.
Name: Hat
Livejournal Username: lovesnotwisely
E-mail: lovesnotwisely@gmail.com
AIM/MSN: BadRobomance ; AIM
Timezone: EST
Current Characters in Route: usedrage hitbyrecoil usedburninate squaremarkings
Character
Name: Simon the Digger
Series: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann [Anime]
Timeline: Just before the Battle for Teppelin
Canon Resource Links: link goes here
Personality: One of the first things you have to know about Simon, is that he never gives up on anything, and that his determination, when he feels like he's doing the right thing, knows no bounds. When people are depending on him, he always comes through. Even if the world is against him, Simon the Digger doesn't give up and he doesn't back down. When faced with opposition, he fights to the last breath to protect his friends and comrades.
Simon's got extreme moral obligations to himself-if he fails to do what he feels is right, it takes a heavy toll on him, whether it's visible or not. His biggest insecurity can lead to his greatest strength, though-after failure, Simon comes back with something to prove.
While loyal and generally kind, if prompted, mostly if he's depressed or afraid, Simon can be kind of an ass. This could mean reminding someone of something that they'd rather not be reminded of, or standing up against someone who he really shouldn't be standing up against. This is where he gets in trouble. It doesn't happen often, but it does happen.
On an unrelated note, going back a bit, Simon's childhood wasn't very stable, causing his terrible problem with security. When he was seven, he lost his parents in a cave in-he watched them crushed before his eyes, and could do nothing to help them. After that, he spent his time digging for the chief and raising himself. He had almost no friends, no one to rely on, except for Kamina-the biggest social outcast ever. Every time another cave-in would happen, Simon's life was shattered in a new way, be it through losing another member of the village or destroying his latest work on a tunnel system. The villagers of Jiha looked down on Simon as creepy, smelly and useless except for digging. This is part of the reason he's so unused to being complimented-it never happened, before. And it's probably the reason he's so nervous and embarrassed around Nia-he's never felt this way about anyone before (despite the brief stint of liking Yoko), and he doesn't know what to do about it.
That said, Simon feels with incredible power. When he's sad, he's heart-wrenchingly depressed, when he's happy he's at the top of the world. His anger is pure fury and his embarrassment is red-faced, make-self-tiny bashful. When he's scared, he's pushed to tears and when he's excited he's unstoppable. Simon is very pure about his feelings, too. There's no mixed messages. If Simon is angry with you, you know it. And if Simon loves you, there will never be a doubt in the world.
Simon has constantly been pushed into things he doesn't feel ready for by Kamina-starting with silly “break through the ceiling” plans, evolving to piloting Lagann, and eventually, being made leader of the Dai-Gurren-dan.
His uncertainty about these jobs lead him to believe that any and every problem occurring with his friends is his fault, despite the actual circumstances. Tying into his determination, Simon's personal values are part of this-his failure to do the right thing, no matter the reason-even if there was no chance of doing said thing-drives another nail into the board of uncertainty. It's honestly his biggest weakness, and he has problems recognizing it, thinking he's right to be uncertain, as he's does “so much wrong.”
That is part of what makes Simon a good leader, at least in the beginning. He's humble enough to check himself. He can admit what he's done wrong, and try to fix it. He cares about the people who depend on him with his whole heart, and their needs come before him. He's a wonderful balance of creativity, passion, logic, humility, trust and pride. He thinks around things in ways no one else does, and has the common sense to go to his friends if he can't figure something out. He will eventually grow into laziness, but that's a very sad part of the story DX.
The two sides of his personality-determination and uncertainty-are two very different qualities. I do not doubt that this is the reason Simon's so emotionally unstable. He doesn't often act like it, but Simon's just a kid, torn up inside by what's right and what's easy. He is this way long into his life... but he always chooses what he believes is right.
Strengths/Weaknesses: Weaknesses → Strengths
Physically weak → Creative fighter
A coward → Brave for his friends
A little bit slow → Fiercely determined
Tiny as all get out → Knows how to use it to his advantage
Quick to anger → Quick to care
Cares too much → Cares more than enough
Young → Energetic
Low self-esteem → Humble
Uncertain about himself → Proud of his friends
Easily embarrassed → Loving
Biased → Willing to go out on a limb for people he cares about
Doesn't always know what's really going on → Does his best for everyone else, anyway.
Stubborn → Stubborn
Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Trainer
Starter: Sandshrew
Password: Seasalt Icecream
Samples
First Person Sample: … What... is this place?
It's like those picture books Leeron showed Gimmy and Darry. About... what the world was like, before...
[Simon sounds like he's in total friggin' awe of everything around him. He shakes his head to clear his thoughts.]
That's not important-where am I?! How-I have to get back! I need to get back as soon as I can, before anyone notices I'm gone! Everyone needs me back home, I have to start helping rebuild. And where's Boota?! And what about Nia?! They're gonna worry about me.
… Which way's the way out?!
Third Person Sample: Simon paced back and forth. This wasn't right, this wasn't right, this wasn't right. He'd never seen anything like this-grass and trees and … the only place he'd ever seen that was that hot spring he didn't want to remember that hot spring, that hot spring had been one of the worst experiences of his life until that point. And that hot spring was some of his last memories of Kamina- There was nothing reassuring, nothing like home, nothing like any home he'd ever been in. There was only a little sand-a beach, but nothing like the beach back home. The sky was different. The sun didn't seem to shine as bright, the clouds weren't as soft, and the sky wasn't half as bright blue. He hadn't seen the stars, yet, but he knew even those would be unfamiliar. “Houses” surrounded him like the homes dug into the cave walls, how could anyone stay in one place like this?, and something was softly following him. He wanted to call it music, but it was like no music he'd ever heard before.
… He didn't even have Boota. A note of pain resonated in his heart as he thought about facing the future in this place without Boota. They were companions, side by side, always with each other since long before any plans to break out of the underground. Boota was Simon's constant companion. And he didn't know how he felt about taking off on this journey alone.
… Okay so maybe not alone. He stared at the pokeball in his hand. How did that... creature... fit in there? What was he supposed to do with it? Fight? This had to be a joke, right? What out there couldn't Simon take on himself? He sighed. This seemed like one of the schemes Kamina would really get into.
Calming down, finally, Simon stared at the path again, scratching his head. First things first-he had to find Nia. Nia always came first. He pocketed the ball, taking the first step onto the path.
Once he found her, he'd bring her home. And that was the end of it.