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Character: Kamishiro Tsurugi
Series: Kamen Rider Kabuto
Character Age: 20
Canon: Evil worms from space are everywhere. They impersonate humans. They're in your base. Riders don't approve. Henshin.
Enter Kamishiro Tsurugi, the badass. He's excellent at any given sport, speaks a handful of languages, lives in a giant European-style estate and can transform into a superhero at will. Definitely a great role model for the preschool boys who make up the vast majority of the fan base, right? Too bad all of this is completely overshadowed by how truly and absolutely he fails at life.
Sheltered and constantly reminded of his noble English descent by his loyal butler and father figure Jiya, Tsurugi has managed to completely miss the boat on being normal. Declaring to be 'the man who will stand at the top of' virtually everything both good and bad, he takes his generally misplaced arrogance and crashes through life at full speed, seriously unaware of his massive list of shortcomings. Including, unfortunately, even the vaguest grip on Japanese culture.
Tsurugi is good natured, loyal and earnest -- almost nothing like he's introduced. So while he's capable of the offensive arrogance and seriousness he's originally presented with, he generally falls into the realm of comic relief. It's probably for the best though, because what fun would it be if you had to take his proclaiming to be 'the man who replaces the gods with a sword's slash' seriously?
Sample Post:
So this is Camp Fuck You Die! Outstanding!
When the brochure came, I was intrigued to find that 'camping' is not about common people becoming one with nature, but rather about controlling it with the slash of a sword! Had I known it was a survival fighting style, I would have already mastered it, but starting late is certainly better than never! My butler Jiya obviously knew that coming here was the best idea for me as well. Hiding the application before I could read the rest of it -- typical Jiya, he knew that my interest would be piqued! He must have seen the section about new and exciting forms of guerrilla warfare and known that I would be the man to stand at the top of defeating gorillas!
This 'tent' that I was given though, I don't quite understand how this is supposed to be used as a defensive dwelling in my quest to overcome the forest. A plastic sheet? Surely the shop keeper knows that you can't fight against anything with that. Unless -- ah! I see it now! Brilliant! The common people sleep wrapped in the large brightly colored tarp blanket to lure in wild beasts, and then use these poles to defeat them! Ah, the simple brilliance of trying to bludgeon ferocious animals in the wild. It has surely been passed down through generations of hardworking common people, striving tirelessly to protect themselves from lions and monkeys and other dangerous woodland beasts day after day! I will certainly be the man who stands at the top of bludgeoning nature!
Now, to sit and wait for the beasts to show themselves -- if they dare. Ah, hello, you're not a beast at all! I can tell thanks to my finely tuned ability to recognize danger. Your face though, it seems to be peeling. Please take care of that, I find it revolting. And where is your tent? Everyone knows you need a tent. Aaah, you're standing awfly close. You seem interested in me and my brilliant camp site, but I can't accept... wait. What are you doing? Don't touch me there!
Oh? You just wanted to take my pole so you can sit and keep guard with me? How touching! Truly an act of a friend! Jiya once said 'friendship is a gift'. Clearly we have found its treasure even deep in the woods. You should probably not look at people like you want to eat them though, it might give them the wrong impression of your noble companionship.
Now, you may stay here and keep watch of over our tent fortress while I go look for -- no, you don't need to come with me. I -- hey! Get away from my head! I demand that you -- ugh, what is this? Saliva? That's not the way to show affection, Friend. Oh well, I guess I will just have to be the man who stands at the top of unconventional hairgel.
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Character: Riful of the West
Series: Claymore
Character Age: appears 12-13
Canon: A Claymore is a two-handed sword that requires great strength to wield. In a low-level civilization plagued by monsters called yoma that feed on human entrails, it is the name used to describe the half-yoma women who protect the people - in return for a heavy fee. The process used to give the Claymores the blood and strength of the yoma they fight is a hazardous one, and the hazard only continues as they continue their new lives: all of them are doomed to lose their human minds eventually. A special system exists to control these "Awakened Ones," preferably killing them before they reach their full potential - Riful, the former number 1 of the Claymores, was a case where the system failed in the most dramatic way possible, producing a monster out of the organization's worst nightmares.
Enormously strong in her awakened state, alienated from humanity, and possessed of any Awakened One's appetite for human guts, Riful nevertheless seems to keep a sense of humor about her past and her transformation. Manipulative, perceptive, and valuing strength, she collects powerful allies as a hobby and doesn't scruple to add you unwilling to her list by force - but she stays polite, reasonable, and even amused through the whole process, and doesn't seem to have a lot of independent drive to attack humanity or the other Abyssal Ones. If you seem interesting enough not to kill, she's often content to test you a bit, chat politely with you, and wait. She has time, and enough allies to entertain her... for now. ♥
Sample Post:
Ah... I must say I'm awfully disappointed, Miss Director. It's hard to say whether I'd ever be your ally if you send me such mixed signals like this!
You brought me here for reasons of your own - understandable enough, and your ability to do so is proof of your strength. It's strange to see a human so strong... I am impressed, of course! But if you're attempting to either test me or build up your power base with this move, well, you're going about it all wrong. If you value something as fragile as these yoma-things, why throw them at me to die? And if you're trying to prove something about your strength or mine, why test me with such weak opponents? I can't be having with strategy as weak as that. Their guts don't even taste that good, though they're nice and... soft, when they're this aged.
And this story I hear, Miss Director. A murder case? Preserving your weaker allies is one of the most important aspects of leadership, and you go and... lose your man? Having a strong man is important, you know - I can't imagine why you'd allow him to get destroyed! You do owe them something, after all, for being so nice and resilient. And to think of him just allowing himself to be killed like that... well, I guess it's typical. Though you may expect that they'll never let you down, allow them too much leeway and they'll just run around and desert you.
...hee hee, but that makes much more sense - if he was the one who deserted you, Miss Director. Is that what happened? Did you destroy him? I can certainly respect that - disloyalty is a powerful incentive for that sort of thing, though it has its uses normally. But really, to let the story get around... it's almost funny--
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--I apologize, Miss Director. Someone with that sort of power... I have no problem working with you. I must say, I'm very impressed! Now, just let me put my body together again while it's still fresh.
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Character: Raiha
Series: Flame of Recca
Chatacter Age: Unspecified. Appears to be around 20.
Canon: Flame of Recca is the touching story of time traveling, flame throwing ninja brothers who show their affection by beating the hell out of each other whenever they share page time. Well, maybe "affection" isn't the right word. Recca is a typical shounen Jesus who saves souls with his fists. His older brother, Kurei, has had a much more difficult, painful life. As a result he is angrier and crueler in his actions than Recca. Both brothers are surrounded by badass fighters who wield mystical weapons known as madougu. Recca's friends, the Hokage ninja, fight along side him; Kurei, on the other hand, has his Uruha. If the Uruha is Kurei's army, then the Jyuushinshu are his generals. They are the elite of the Uruha; among them are the fighters who have dedicated their lives to helping and protecting him.
One of the Jyuushinshu is Raiha, one of the shinobi most loyal to Kurei. He is formidable fighter who is feared even among the Uruha, though he is actually the least violent of them. In spite of this, he weilds the madougu Raijin, one of the most powerful and dangerous weapons in the series, though he rarely uses it. The danger it poses to himself and others makes him hold off on using it unless it is absolutely necessary for Kurei's sake. The rest of the time he fights with his sword and ninja weapons such as shuriken. In spite of his reputation of being an unrivaled badass, he rarely acts the part. He's often the one to try to keep the peace in the ranks of the Jyuushinshu. His personality is goofy and friendly, even in the fighting arena. He prefers to play the part of the fool partly to hide what he's thinking, though he also just seems to enjoy being a lovable dork.
Sample Post:
Well, this is a dilemma, isn't it? Ah, I mean no offense! Here, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Raiha, and I am truly honored to be here. After all, it's not every day I win…how did the brochure put it…"An all-expenses-paid trip to the scenic Camp Effyuudee in the wilds of Louisiana." I could hardly pass up such an exciting opportunity! ♥ Now, here's the problem. I'm fairly certain this is not where I should be. This area here is not a camp, and that's what I need to find. I have been searching for some time, but the zombie gave poor directions. Not that I hold it against him. He had an unfortunate lack of limbs and no tongue which I believe made it a little difficult for him to communicate. I do appreciate his trying, but you see the result: I'm a little lost. I believe I took a wrong turn at Canada, and that's how I ended up in here in this cattle pasture.
But it is a lovely pasture! You're lucky cows to be living here. Oh wow, are you mechanical? A robot? That's very impressive! I've never met a robot cow before. To be honest, I didn't even know you existed. And there's a whole herd of you! How exciting. Can you talk? A lot of things here seem to be able to talk. I had a fascinating conversation with a tree a little while ago. She needed to vent a little, I think. She seemed somewhat jealous of mistletoe. I'm not sure I quite understand her reasoning, but talking seemed to make her feel better. So did touching, which was flattering but I felt it was a good idea to set a few boundaries. In the end she seemed to enjoy playing with my hair. It ended up full of twigs, but I think things worked out for the best.
Haha, I got rather distracted, didn't I? I'm sorry. Let's get back to business, shall we? If you can communicate, I was hoping you could perhaps point me in the right direction. I'm looking for other humans. …Living humans. Like myself. I'm sure you understand. At least, if you can communicate, you do. If not…well. Just stand there and moo mechanically. It's really kind of cute!
Well, hello there, Bull-san! I was just talking to this lovely cow about your wonderful pasture and the camp I'm looking for. --D-don't look at me like that, Bull-san. I know I said she was cute, and she is a sparkling example of mechanical cowhood, certainly, but I'm only interested in humans. I have an amiable personality, you see. I mean no harm. I'm not even wearing red!
Haaaaah. Bull-san is so cruel. You have very impressive horns, but they're invading my personal space a little. Could you maybe back up a step or two? No? All right, then, I'll just talk to you from up in this tree, if that makes you more comfortable. How's this? Ahh. This tree seems to like my hair, too. If you could just tell me where the human population could be found I'll leave you in peace, or barring that, I could try sending smoke signals… Wait. I think I can see it from here. Yes, I do believe those are cabins. Thank you, Bull-san! You're so kind to show me the way. ♥
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Character: Linda
Series: Okage: Shadow King
Character Age: Trade Secret! (No older than 20)
Canon: Linda just wanted someone to stop and listen to her singing. It just so happens that the person who finally does is the one true Evil King of the world, who influences her by coaching her music's lyrics and tunes as he's passing by on his way to subjugate the Fake Evil Kings who have taken his powers from him. For Linda, the idea of using a piece of that power to charm listeners probably just fell into place. But her position as a Fake Evil King pitted her against Stan, the true owner of those powers and her “Coach”. After being thoroughly thrashed and agreeing to behave [for the most part], she joins the party to restore the true Evil King's power (and maybe even save the world while they're at it) from the Fakes.
As a street performer, Linda fails to catch the attention of her audiences in Madril, despite being animate and determined. She never gives up and is always perky and constantly looking for an audience. One of her strange but somewhat cute habits is to sometimes break off and speak in the third person. And while her heart isn't evil, but it is definitely attracted to it. Almost instantly she fell in love with Evil King Stan. She's cute, bubbly, sweet and cuddly, but she isn't very faithful, quickly dumping Stan to chase after Epros, the mysterious Phantom Evil King not long after joining their band of fighters. Sweet though she is... bright, she is not.
Sample Post:
Ehhhh?! This isn't my street corner... is it? How did I get here? I was just walking along, singing to myself and after that... I can't remember the rest after that! Have I been kidnapped and taken to some deserted island where no one will be able to find and rescue me?! No, I would never fall for something like that! This must be the work of one of those Fake Evil Kings trying to... no. No, that can't be it! We totally wiped them all out! And gosh, an Evil King has to have some class! Zombies... what's classy or creative about zombies?! I mean, Zombies are just... eww. So then... where am I? There are zombies running around but there's no sign of their leader anywhere! What kind of terrible, filthy, unorganized place is this?! It looks like this is... a camp? What kind of camp is run by a mob of zombies without a supervisor?! They could definitely use some training of their own.
Well that just won't do! Not at all! I can't waste a perfect day for a performance just because I can't seem to find my way! I will charm them all into servitude and then I will be their leader! Then we can fix all the things that are wrong with this place! I can sing directions! It'll be perfect! Linda is such a good Teen Idol that she could even teach these Zombies to be classy! When I'm through with them, they will be in a class all their own, and they'll love me for it! Well, this is no time to sit around and wait for stage fright, Linda! Go show those zombies your awesome skills!
Hey, you there! Yes you! Oh Mr. Zombie, won't you listen to my song? ...Please listen. Hey! Don't ignore me! I'm going to teach you how to be something wonderful, you ingrate! I could be spending this time with my adoring fans and singing, but instead I'm here working with you, so let's all work hard together, okay? Don't walk away! Hey! Get back here Mister! Oh? You'll listen?! Really?! Great! That last zombie was a lost cause, I bet you have much more potential than that grumpy "Mr. Graahhh".
Whaaat?! You know who I am?! And you know one of my songs, too?! Really?! Oh yay! Which one? I have to know what's popular in the zombie crowds now that I'm here! Well, let's hear it Mr. Zombie! You...know...a...song...that...gets on...everybody's...nerves...everybody's nerves....and it goes something like this-? HEY! What's THAT suppose to mean?!
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Character: Estellise Sidos Heurassein aka Estelle
Series: Tales of Vesperia
Character Age: 18
Canon: Welcome to the world of Terca Lumireis; it's got everything! Beautiful scenery, beautiful towns, and monsters running rampant everywhere. Even though everything is fine and dandy to look at, not everything is as happy as it seems. Because the world is overrun with monsters, devices known as "Blastia" are used to protect cities from the monsters on the outside. Not only that but they can also be used to perform "artes," which is basically magic. There are all sorts of artes, like damage dealing artes and healing artes... And Estellise is one of those healing artes users!
Estellise, or just plain Estelle for short, is a healing artes user! Because she lead a sheltered life, she is very oblivious to the real world. Example, she didn't understand what a hive five was at first (the hand was up and she thought she was supposed to poke it or something)! Even so she is very dedicated and once she has her mind set on something she is determined to do it through to the end. Despite first impressions she is a lot smart then she lets on. Why? Because unlike for some people, books are her best friends.
Sample Post:
Amazing! I had no idea that such a thing like this existed! A place where you may find information by merely clicking a button, you can talk to people over it, and apparently you can hide your identity without letting anyone know who you are behind the screen! It is also suggested that you have a 'username' too, so that no one will know your real name too. Well, my name is a bit long so I'm not sure if it would fit... So that is useful as well. This "Internet for Dummies" book is quite knowledgeable about this.
Ah -- or wait is this a barrier blastia? It has a function known as "firewall" so should I assume that it is meant to be used as a barrier then? But "firewall" sounds a bit dangerous I don't think it would be a good idea to use fire as a means to protect everyone. If so, I could not allow this to happen! I have to protect everyone, however, the question is how...? I can't destroy it and it seems many people have access to it. A lot more than I thought... If it was so dangerous, though, it would've had effect on people by now, wouldn't it? But it doesn't seem like anyone has gotten hurt by it before. But it could be a trap, too. ... Maybe it does not mean harm? ... Should I do research on it? I could ask around I'm sure someone around here has to have the answers to this. And along the way I'll uncover the mysteries of this "internet"! And if poses to be a threat to everyone I will do my best to make sure everyone stays safe!
Ahh -- there! Good sir, may I ask you a few questions? No, no I promise that they are not about how you are not completely in one piece. It has come to my understanding that there is blastia known as the "internet" here. Are you knowledgeable about this "internet"? Yes? Wonderful! Can you provide some information for me? I do not mean to pry if this is a touchy subject but -- Me-me? What is me-me? Is that a function for the internet? Ahh, I see. So this me-me is what controls the internet, correct?
If I were to do research on this, I'm sure I could uncover this mystery! I will do my very best for everyone's safety!
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Character: Lucy
Series: Elfen Lied (manga)
Character Age: 18
Canon: Diclonii. Horned girls. They are far more troublesome than they sound, and even more dangerous. One after another, several incidents were noted about puzzled parents who were gifted with little girls that had strange, triangular horns on their heads. But nobody gave too much thought about this. Not until the mass killings happened. The diclonii have telekinetic powers in the form of invisible arms, vectors, that possess great strength and destructive power. It's a struggle between the scientists who wish to stop them, and the horned girls themselves. Everything seems to go well until the original diclonius manages to escape from her dark dungeon, spilling the hallways with blood as she ventures back into freedom, armed with deadly vectors and a desire for revenge against the humans who have wronged her.
Lucy is the next step in the evolution of homo sapiens, a homo diclonius. She looks very much like a normal girl, except for her triangular horns. Due to the prejudice and abuse she suffered over the years, Lucy has an intense loathing for most humans, especially scientists and soldiers. While there's no hesitation on her behalf when it comes to killing outright threats, she doesn't like it, It's simply something that must be done for the sake of survival. Even if that voice in the back of her mind tells her to enjoy the bloodshed. It's what she was born for, after all. She's extremely defensive of the few people she actually cares about. Yet for the most part she appears merciless, cold-blooded and insane. Not to mention inhumane.
Her other personality, Nyuu, is something else. Clueless about her main personality, cheery, ditzy, way too fond of saying her own name and friendly to everybody. And extremely friendly to those who happen to be in possession of ample bosoms.
Note: The character is taken from near the end of the manga. Lucy is known to shift from her main personality to Nyuu whenever she suffers from trauma, particularly to the head.
Sample Post:
From one prison to another, huh? At least I get fresh air and sunshine this time around, plus there are no restraints. If you don't count all those vines and tentacles that seem to be all over this place. Seems like the people here are no better than the ones back in Kamakura. Fortunately, they seem far more content shooting at other things than me, which I must admit is a pleasant surprise. Still, it would be foolish to lower my guard. I don't dare imagine what would happen if my other self were to awaken. No sense of self-preservation at all!
There are certain curiosities here, however. Besides the glaringly obvious, that is. People might think of me as a freak and a demon, but at least I'm not a shambling corpse that has probably been dead for a few weeks, rotting up the place with the most godawful smell I've experienced in who knows how long. I didn't know what it was when I first saw it. So I picked it up, turning it around with my vectors just to study it. It did make me feel kind of bad however, considering I hate the scientists for all those years they spent studying me.
Then its goddamn leg rotted and it fell to the ground with a disgusting splat. That thing resumed making its way towards me, even legless. Can't fault them for being determined. If it weren't for the fact that they want to eat my superior brains, I might like these fellow freaks.
You're an inisistant one, aren't you? Stay away from me. Hey, I warned you! ...eew.
This place better have a washing machine. Zombie guts make such horrible stains.
Is there even one kind soul in this forsaken place? Besides the thing they call Marcy, that is. I'm not that desperate to get a friend. Really. As if I haven't been prodded enough by the scientists, ugh. Just who am I supposed to trust in this place? The toucans? Those strange creatures with the pom-poms on their heads are cute, though. And the bunnies...!
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What happened?! ... Nyuu thinks that maybe it's better to stay away from the bunnies, they don't play nice! I just wanted to pet it! AAH! I don't want to play anymore, n-nyuu! I-I'm bleeding, and that smelly legless person over there don't look too nice! No! Stay away! What did I ever do to you, Mister?! NYUUUU!
This place is scary and weird! But... I should try my best, maybe there are others who need help here. At least I can warn them about the bunnies! It's the only right thing to do! The director lady needs to know about this! Call the vet!
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Character: Kamishiro Tsurugi
Series: Kamen Rider Kabuto
Character Age: 20
Canon: Evil worms from space are everywhere. They impersonate humans. They're in your base. Riders don't approve. Henshin.
Enter Kamishiro Tsurugi, the badass. He's excellent at any given sport, speaks a handful of languages, lives in a giant European-style estate and can transform into a superhero at will. Definitely a great role model for the preschool boys who make up the vast majority of the fan base, right? Too bad all of this is completely overshadowed by how truly and absolutely he fails at life.
Sheltered and constantly reminded of his noble English descent by his loyal butler and father figure Jiya, Tsurugi has managed to completely miss the boat on being normal. Declaring to be 'the man who will stand at the top of' virtually everything both good and bad, he takes his generally misplaced arrogance and crashes through life at full speed, seriously unaware of his massive list of shortcomings. Including, unfortunately, even the vaguest grip on Japanese culture.
Tsurugi is good natured, loyal and earnest -- almost nothing like he's introduced. So while he's capable of the offensive arrogance and seriousness he's originally presented with, he generally falls into the realm of comic relief. It's probably for the best though, because what fun would it be if you had to take his proclaiming to be 'the man who replaces the gods with a sword's slash' seriously?
Sample Post:
So this is Camp Fuck You Die! Outstanding!
When the brochure came, I was intrigued to find that 'camping' is not about common people becoming one with nature, but rather about controlling it with the slash of a sword! Had I known it was a survival fighting style, I would have already mastered it, but starting late is certainly better than never! My butler Jiya obviously knew that coming here was the best idea for me as well. Hiding the application before I could read the rest of it -- typical Jiya, he knew that my interest would be piqued! He must have seen the section about new and exciting forms of guerrilla warfare and known that I would be the man to stand at the top of defeating gorillas!
This 'tent' that I was given though, I don't quite understand how this is supposed to be used as a defensive dwelling in my quest to overcome the forest. A plastic sheet? Surely the shop keeper knows that you can't fight against anything with that. Unless -- ah! I see it now! Brilliant! The common people sleep wrapped in the large brightly colored tarp blanket to lure in wild beasts, and then use these poles to defeat them! Ah, the simple brilliance of trying to bludgeon ferocious animals in the wild. It has surely been passed down through generations of hardworking common people, striving tirelessly to protect themselves from lions and monkeys and other dangerous woodland beasts day after day! I will certainly be the man who stands at the top of bludgeoning nature!
Now, to sit and wait for the beasts to show themselves -- if they dare. Ah, hello, you're not a beast at all! I can tell thanks to my finely tuned ability to recognize danger. Your face though, it seems to be peeling. Please take care of that, I find it revolting. And where is your tent? Everyone knows you need a tent. Aaah, you're standing awfly close. You seem interested in me and my brilliant camp site, but I can't accept... wait. What are you doing? Don't touch me there!
Oh? You just wanted to take my pole so you can sit and keep guard with me? How touching! Truly an act of a friend! Jiya once said 'friendship is a gift'. Clearly we have found its treasure even deep in the woods. You should probably not look at people like you want to eat them though, it might give them the wrong impression of your noble companionship.
Now, you may stay here and keep watch of over our tent fortress while I go look for -- no, you don't need to come with me. I -- hey! Get away from my head! I demand that you -- ugh, what is this? Saliva? That's not the way to show affection, Friend. Oh well, I guess I will just have to be the man who stands at the top of unconventional hairgel.
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Character: Riful of the West
Series: Claymore
Character Age: appears 12-13
Canon: A Claymore is a two-handed sword that requires great strength to wield. In a low-level civilization plagued by monsters called yoma that feed on human entrails, it is the name used to describe the half-yoma women who protect the people - in return for a heavy fee. The process used to give the Claymores the blood and strength of the yoma they fight is a hazardous one, and the hazard only continues as they continue their new lives: all of them are doomed to lose their human minds eventually. A special system exists to control these "Awakened Ones," preferably killing them before they reach their full potential - Riful, the former number 1 of the Claymores, was a case where the system failed in the most dramatic way possible, producing a monster out of the organization's worst nightmares.
Enormously strong in her awakened state, alienated from humanity, and possessed of any Awakened One's appetite for human guts, Riful nevertheless seems to keep a sense of humor about her past and her transformation. Manipulative, perceptive, and valuing strength, she collects powerful allies as a hobby and doesn't scruple to add you unwilling to her list by force - but she stays polite, reasonable, and even amused through the whole process, and doesn't seem to have a lot of independent drive to attack humanity or the other Abyssal Ones. If you seem interesting enough not to kill, she's often content to test you a bit, chat politely with you, and wait. She has time, and enough allies to entertain her... for now. ♥
Sample Post:
Ah... I must say I'm awfully disappointed, Miss Director. It's hard to say whether I'd ever be your ally if you send me such mixed signals like this!
You brought me here for reasons of your own - understandable enough, and your ability to do so is proof of your strength. It's strange to see a human so strong... I am impressed, of course! But if you're attempting to either test me or build up your power base with this move, well, you're going about it all wrong. If you value something as fragile as these yoma-things, why throw them at me to die? And if you're trying to prove something about your strength or mine, why test me with such weak opponents? I can't be having with strategy as weak as that. Their guts don't even taste that good, though they're nice and... soft, when they're this aged.
And this story I hear, Miss Director. A murder case? Preserving your weaker allies is one of the most important aspects of leadership, and you go and... lose your man? Having a strong man is important, you know - I can't imagine why you'd allow him to get destroyed! You do owe them something, after all, for being so nice and resilient. And to think of him just allowing himself to be killed like that... well, I guess it's typical. Though you may expect that they'll never let you down, allow them too much leeway and they'll just run around and desert you.
...hee hee, but that makes much more sense - if he was the one who deserted you, Miss Director. Is that what happened? Did you destroy him? I can certainly respect that - disloyalty is a powerful incentive for that sort of thing, though it has its uses normally. But really, to let the story get around... it's almost funny--
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--I apologize, Miss Director. Someone with that sort of power... I have no problem working with you. I must say, I'm very impressed! Now, just let me put my body together again while it's still fresh.
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Character: Raiha
Series: Flame of Recca
Chatacter Age: Unspecified. Appears to be around 20.
Canon: Flame of Recca is the touching story of time traveling, flame throwing ninja brothers who show their affection by beating the hell out of each other whenever they share page time. Well, maybe "affection" isn't the right word. Recca is a typical shounen Jesus who saves souls with his fists. His older brother, Kurei, has had a much more difficult, painful life. As a result he is angrier and crueler in his actions than Recca. Both brothers are surrounded by badass fighters who wield mystical weapons known as madougu. Recca's friends, the Hokage ninja, fight along side him; Kurei, on the other hand, has his Uruha. If the Uruha is Kurei's army, then the Jyuushinshu are his generals. They are the elite of the Uruha; among them are the fighters who have dedicated their lives to helping and protecting him.
One of the Jyuushinshu is Raiha, one of the shinobi most loyal to Kurei. He is formidable fighter who is feared even among the Uruha, though he is actually the least violent of them. In spite of this, he weilds the madougu Raijin, one of the most powerful and dangerous weapons in the series, though he rarely uses it. The danger it poses to himself and others makes him hold off on using it unless it is absolutely necessary for Kurei's sake. The rest of the time he fights with his sword and ninja weapons such as shuriken. In spite of his reputation of being an unrivaled badass, he rarely acts the part. He's often the one to try to keep the peace in the ranks of the Jyuushinshu. His personality is goofy and friendly, even in the fighting arena. He prefers to play the part of the fool partly to hide what he's thinking, though he also just seems to enjoy being a lovable dork.
Sample Post:
Well, this is a dilemma, isn't it? Ah, I mean no offense! Here, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Raiha, and I am truly honored to be here. After all, it's not every day I win…how did the brochure put it…"An all-expenses-paid trip to the scenic Camp Effyuudee in the wilds of Louisiana." I could hardly pass up such an exciting opportunity! ♥ Now, here's the problem. I'm fairly certain this is not where I should be. This area here is not a camp, and that's what I need to find. I have been searching for some time, but the zombie gave poor directions. Not that I hold it against him. He had an unfortunate lack of limbs and no tongue which I believe made it a little difficult for him to communicate. I do appreciate his trying, but you see the result: I'm a little lost. I believe I took a wrong turn at Canada, and that's how I ended up in here in this cattle pasture.
But it is a lovely pasture! You're lucky cows to be living here. Oh wow, are you mechanical? A robot? That's very impressive! I've never met a robot cow before. To be honest, I didn't even know you existed. And there's a whole herd of you! How exciting. Can you talk? A lot of things here seem to be able to talk. I had a fascinating conversation with a tree a little while ago. She needed to vent a little, I think. She seemed somewhat jealous of mistletoe. I'm not sure I quite understand her reasoning, but talking seemed to make her feel better. So did touching, which was flattering but I felt it was a good idea to set a few boundaries. In the end she seemed to enjoy playing with my hair. It ended up full of twigs, but I think things worked out for the best.
Haha, I got rather distracted, didn't I? I'm sorry. Let's get back to business, shall we? If you can communicate, I was hoping you could perhaps point me in the right direction. I'm looking for other humans. …Living humans. Like myself. I'm sure you understand. At least, if you can communicate, you do. If not…well. Just stand there and moo mechanically. It's really kind of cute!
Well, hello there, Bull-san! I was just talking to this lovely cow about your wonderful pasture and the camp I'm looking for. --D-don't look at me like that, Bull-san. I know I said she was cute, and she is a sparkling example of mechanical cowhood, certainly, but I'm only interested in humans. I have an amiable personality, you see. I mean no harm. I'm not even wearing red!
Haaaaah. Bull-san is so cruel. You have very impressive horns, but they're invading my personal space a little. Could you maybe back up a step or two? No? All right, then, I'll just talk to you from up in this tree, if that makes you more comfortable. How's this? Ahh. This tree seems to like my hair, too. If you could just tell me where the human population could be found I'll leave you in peace, or barring that, I could try sending smoke signals… Wait. I think I can see it from here. Yes, I do believe those are cabins. Thank you, Bull-san! You're so kind to show me the way. ♥
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Character: Linda
Series: Okage: Shadow King
Character Age: Trade Secret! (No older than 20)
Canon: Linda just wanted someone to stop and listen to her singing. It just so happens that the person who finally does is the one true Evil King of the world, who influences her by coaching her music's lyrics and tunes as he's passing by on his way to subjugate the Fake Evil Kings who have taken his powers from him. For Linda, the idea of using a piece of that power to charm listeners probably just fell into place. But her position as a Fake Evil King pitted her against Stan, the true owner of those powers and her “Coach”. After being thoroughly thrashed and agreeing to behave [for the most part], she joins the party to restore the true Evil King's power (and maybe even save the world while they're at it) from the Fakes.
As a street performer, Linda fails to catch the attention of her audiences in Madril, despite being animate and determined. She never gives up and is always perky and constantly looking for an audience. One of her strange but somewhat cute habits is to sometimes break off and speak in the third person. And while her heart isn't evil, but it is definitely attracted to it. Almost instantly she fell in love with Evil King Stan. She's cute, bubbly, sweet and cuddly, but she isn't very faithful, quickly dumping Stan to chase after Epros, the mysterious Phantom Evil King not long after joining their band of fighters. Sweet though she is... bright, she is not.
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Ehhhh?! This isn't my street corner... is it? How did I get here? I was just walking along, singing to myself and after that... I can't remember the rest after that! Have I been kidnapped and taken to some deserted island where no one will be able to find and rescue me?! No, I would never fall for something like that! This must be the work of one of those Fake Evil Kings trying to... no. No, that can't be it! We totally wiped them all out! And gosh, an Evil King has to have some class! Zombies... what's classy or creative about zombies?! I mean, Zombies are just... eww. So then... where am I? There are zombies running around but there's no sign of their leader anywhere! What kind of terrible, filthy, unorganized place is this?! It looks like this is... a camp? What kind of camp is run by a mob of zombies without a supervisor?! They could definitely use some training of their own.
Well that just won't do! Not at all! I can't waste a perfect day for a performance just because I can't seem to find my way! I will charm them all into servitude and then I will be their leader! Then we can fix all the things that are wrong with this place! I can sing directions! It'll be perfect! Linda is such a good Teen Idol that she could even teach these Zombies to be classy! When I'm through with them, they will be in a class all their own, and they'll love me for it! Well, this is no time to sit around and wait for stage fright, Linda! Go show those zombies your awesome skills!
Hey, you there! Yes you! Oh Mr. Zombie, won't you listen to my song? ...Please listen. Hey! Don't ignore me! I'm going to teach you how to be something wonderful, you ingrate! I could be spending this time with my adoring fans and singing, but instead I'm here working with you, so let's all work hard together, okay? Don't walk away! Hey! Get back here Mister! Oh? You'll listen?! Really?! Great! That last zombie was a lost cause, I bet you have much more potential than that grumpy "Mr. Graahhh".
Whaaat?! You know who I am?! And you know one of my songs, too?! Really?! Oh yay! Which one? I have to know what's popular in the zombie crowds now that I'm here! Well, let's hear it Mr. Zombie! You...know...a...song...that...gets on...everybody's...nerves...everybody's nerves....and it goes something like this-? HEY! What's THAT suppose to mean?!
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Character: Estellise Sidos Heurassein aka Estelle
Series: Tales of Vesperia
Character Age: 18
Canon: Welcome to the world of Terca Lumireis; it's got everything! Beautiful scenery, beautiful towns, and monsters running rampant everywhere. Even though everything is fine and dandy to look at, not everything is as happy as it seems. Because the world is overrun with monsters, devices known as "Blastia" are used to protect cities from the monsters on the outside. Not only that but they can also be used to perform "artes," which is basically magic. There are all sorts of artes, like damage dealing artes and healing artes... And Estellise is one of those healing artes users!
Estellise, or just plain Estelle for short, is a healing artes user! Because she lead a sheltered life, she is very oblivious to the real world. Example, she didn't understand what a hive five was at first (the hand was up and she thought she was supposed to poke it or something)! Even so she is very dedicated and once she has her mind set on something she is determined to do it through to the end. Despite first impressions she is a lot smart then she lets on. Why? Because unlike for some people, books are her best friends.
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Amazing! I had no idea that such a thing like this existed! A place where you may find information by merely clicking a button, you can talk to people over it, and apparently you can hide your identity without letting anyone know who you are behind the screen! It is also suggested that you have a 'username' too, so that no one will know your real name too. Well, my name is a bit long so I'm not sure if it would fit... So that is useful as well. This "Internet for Dummies" book is quite knowledgeable about this.
Ah -- or wait is this a barrier blastia? It has a function known as "firewall" so should I assume that it is meant to be used as a barrier then? But "firewall" sounds a bit dangerous I don't think it would be a good idea to use fire as a means to protect everyone. If so, I could not allow this to happen! I have to protect everyone, however, the question is how...? I can't destroy it and it seems many people have access to it. A lot more than I thought... If it was so dangerous, though, it would've had effect on people by now, wouldn't it? But it doesn't seem like anyone has gotten hurt by it before. But it could be a trap, too. ... Maybe it does not mean harm? ... Should I do research on it? I could ask around I'm sure someone around here has to have the answers to this. And along the way I'll uncover the mysteries of this "internet"! And if poses to be a threat to everyone I will do my best to make sure everyone stays safe!
Ahh -- there! Good sir, may I ask you a few questions? No, no I promise that they are not about how you are not completely in one piece. It has come to my understanding that there is blastia known as the "internet" here. Are you knowledgeable about this "internet"? Yes? Wonderful! Can you provide some information for me? I do not mean to pry if this is a touchy subject but -- Me-me? What is me-me? Is that a function for the internet? Ahh, I see. So this me-me is what controls the internet, correct?
If I were to do research on this, I'm sure I could uncover this mystery! I will do my very best for everyone's safety!
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Character: Lucy
Series: Elfen Lied (manga)
Character Age: 18
Canon: Diclonii. Horned girls. They are far more troublesome than they sound, and even more dangerous. One after another, several incidents were noted about puzzled parents who were gifted with little girls that had strange, triangular horns on their heads. But nobody gave too much thought about this. Not until the mass killings happened. The diclonii have telekinetic powers in the form of invisible arms, vectors, that possess great strength and destructive power. It's a struggle between the scientists who wish to stop them, and the horned girls themselves. Everything seems to go well until the original diclonius manages to escape from her dark dungeon, spilling the hallways with blood as she ventures back into freedom, armed with deadly vectors and a desire for revenge against the humans who have wronged her.
Lucy is the next step in the evolution of homo sapiens, a homo diclonius. She looks very much like a normal girl, except for her triangular horns. Due to the prejudice and abuse she suffered over the years, Lucy has an intense loathing for most humans, especially scientists and soldiers. While there's no hesitation on her behalf when it comes to killing outright threats, she doesn't like it, It's simply something that must be done for the sake of survival. Even if that voice in the back of her mind tells her to enjoy the bloodshed. It's what she was born for, after all. She's extremely defensive of the few people she actually cares about. Yet for the most part she appears merciless, cold-blooded and insane. Not to mention inhumane.
Her other personality, Nyuu, is something else. Clueless about her main personality, cheery, ditzy, way too fond of saying her own name and friendly to everybody. And extremely friendly to those who happen to be in possession of ample bosoms.
Note: The character is taken from near the end of the manga. Lucy is known to shift from her main personality to Nyuu whenever she suffers from trauma, particularly to the head.
Sample Post:
From one prison to another, huh? At least I get fresh air and sunshine this time around, plus there are no restraints. If you don't count all those vines and tentacles that seem to be all over this place. Seems like the people here are no better than the ones back in Kamakura. Fortunately, they seem far more content shooting at other things than me, which I must admit is a pleasant surprise. Still, it would be foolish to lower my guard. I don't dare imagine what would happen if my other self were to awaken. No sense of self-preservation at all!
There are certain curiosities here, however. Besides the glaringly obvious, that is. People might think of me as a freak and a demon, but at least I'm not a shambling corpse that has probably been dead for a few weeks, rotting up the place with the most godawful smell I've experienced in who knows how long. I didn't know what it was when I first saw it. So I picked it up, turning it around with my vectors just to study it. It did make me feel kind of bad however, considering I hate the scientists for all those years they spent studying me.
Then its goddamn leg rotted and it fell to the ground with a disgusting splat. That thing resumed making its way towards me, even legless. Can't fault them for being determined. If it weren't for the fact that they want to eat my superior brains, I might like these fellow freaks.
You're an inisistant one, aren't you? Stay away from me. Hey, I warned you! ...eew.
This place better have a washing machine. Zombie guts make such horrible stains.
Is there even one kind soul in this forsaken place? Besides the thing they call Marcy, that is. I'm not that desperate to get a friend. Really. As if I haven't been prodded enough by the scientists, ugh. Just who am I supposed to trust in this place? The toucans? Those strange creatures with the pom-poms on their heads are cute, though. And the bunnies...!
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What happened?! ... Nyuu thinks that maybe it's better to stay away from the bunnies, they don't play nice! I just wanted to pet it! AAH! I don't want to play anymore, n-nyuu! I-I'm bleeding, and that smelly legless person over there don't look too nice! No! Stay away! What did I ever do to you, Mister?! NYUUUU!
This place is scary and weird! But... I should try my best, maybe there are others who need help here. At least I can warn them about the bunnies! It's the only right thing to do! The director lady needs to know about this! Call the vet!
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