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Jun 06, 2009 23:10

Second to last batch!

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Character: Sapphire Birch
Series: Pokémon Adventures/Special
Character Age: 11

Canon: The story of Pokémon Adventures may sound very similar at first glance: a fearless 10-year-old kid starting an epic journey to become a Pokémon master with his extremely powerful Pikachu, hot on the heels of a grumpy and arrogant grandson of Professor Oak. But once the story veers off into a place where Team Rocket’s Arbok gets cut in half by a pissed off Charmeleon, Pokémon Adventures shows that it is something entirely different. With a cast of characters with names that blatantly abuse colors more then most sentai teams, Pokemon Adventures truly is “a whole new world we live in.”

As her name suggests, Sapphire Birch is the daughter of Hoenn’s Professor Birch. She is a wild caveman-like tomboy and would much rather camp out or battle gym leaders than doll up her Pokémon for contests, things she regards as prissy and unnecessary. She speaks her mind, tends to act spontaneously and is highly motivated to achieve anything she sets her mind to. Unfortunately, having spent so much time observing Pokémon in their natural habitats, she also has a tendency to come across as a bit naïve when it comes to living in modern society, especially when it comes to reading. While she has very little interest and knowledge in anything that isn’t related to nature and Pokémon battling, she does have a kind and compassionate heart and will go to any lengths to help the people she cares for.

Note: Taro refers to her starter Pokémon, Blaziken.. Other Pokémon that are mentioned: Grimer and Slaking.

Sample:

This is a serious mess isn’t it, Taro. We were supposed to come here to help papa get some information on the environment and Pokémon of Louisiana, but nothing gone right since we got here! Papa was supposed to have arranged a guide to show us some of the great hunting spots in the area, but I knew right away that something was weird with him. Though, it’s sort of hard not to notice a missing arm and gross oozing skin like a Grimer. I thought he might have had the Pokérus, but when I noticed he was reeking of rotten meat and foot cheese I knew he needed help. And what does he do when I suggest that he should go see a doctor? He attacks me! The ungrateful jerk! Still maybe you went too far when kicked his head… I thought I saw his neck bones!

Huwah… I’m also not even sure this place is what Papa had in mind, either. According to the map, this is supposed to be: “…Camp… Fork… You Dine…” Actually, that sounds kinda tasty… maybe we should check out their restaurants later. What’s next: “Where your… son slash daughter… will have fun and… learn how to… appreciate what they have… taken for granted in… quiet obedience.” Papa, if this is another trip to get me to act girly again I’ll kick your shins… Oh, wait, there’s more: “Not… responsible for… psychic logical… damages… your kid was… probably messed up to… begin with” Dang it! This map isn’t helpful at all! And where’s the pretty pictures that points out where we are? Also why did they call this map a “bro… chure…?” Are they trying to be fancy? Well, it ticks me off! I tell you, Taro, as soon as this trip is over I’m going to find whoever made this stupid map and kick their sorry butt!

Yeah, I’m fine Taro… this just isn’t what I had in mind. With the strange tour guide, the bad map, and what’s with those mouthy birds that called me “wild girl?” HOW DID THEY KNOW THAT?! ...it’s almost like the place is trying to tick me off. But that’s silly. It’s not like a place could have a will of its own! And who cares if we don’t have a map? That just means we’ll have a great time exploring on our own! Who knows what we’ll find. Like remember those purple Slakings we saw this morning? They were way more energetic then the ones back home. They were even taking away their trainer to go get something to eat for breakfast! Isn’t it great that they are taking so much interest in their trainer’s well being? It’s really heart-warming!

OK, let’s get started! There are tons of new Pokémon here, and we’re going to find them! Lucky thing too: there’s supposed to be this really rare and super powerful Pokémon in the lake! If what I heard is right, its Tentacle Penetrate attack is so unique that once you see it you’ll never forget! So get ready for anything! Ready? Let’s find us a Marcy! Woo-hoo!!

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Character: Tsukumo
Series: Karneval
Age: 16

Canon: A boy named Nai is on a search for his missing brother, but unfortunately, his only clue on this wild goose chase is a bracelet, something revealed to be a form of identification for members of Circus. This aptly-named organization is best compared to a modern-day police force, except it consists of entertainers with very exceptional combat expertise (picture being jousted by a man in a bear suit). Circus will set up carnivals to distract townspeople and keep them at ease with their shows while they arrange raids to catch wanted criminals. After a few twists and turns on their strange journey, Nai, and Gareki who joins him early on, end up picked up by one of the teams of this very organization they seek.

Tsukumo, a Circus lieutenant, is one of the members of the team that picked up the duo. Seeing as she's a beautiful acrobat, it's no surprise she's very popular with both the guys and the ladies. While she's prone to moments of unease, she's typically cool and composed. She handles situations in a very straight-laced manner and takes everything seriously, including games of hide and seek. Not only that, but Tsukumo speaks using sophisticated forms of words. Thanks to all the devotion she puts into her job, plus her incredible strength, she's a valuable member of Circus.

Sample Post:

"Camp Fuck You, Die"...? This is the place we're setting up for the next carnival? I honestly thought it was a prank. The memo informed me about coming to this camp to prepare for a show... it also detailed about the gorilla suits I will be seeing the other team in. Speaking of which, where are they? Nobody donning a gorilla suit are present and none of the tents are set up. It could be that I'm here early--

--There they are. Why did you take so long? If the wait is prolonged any further it could lose the civilian's interest... Good work on the costumes, by the way. From the look of it, it seems you even went as far as to glue the mask to your face. That... that is... that's fine. I personally don't understand how that helps, besides making the costume more difficult to take off. It looks so realistic it's creepy... This could be hazardous since it might scare the children, though. It's a very bright purple, which may not be as frightening as brown.

Why aren't you doing anything to get ready? Don't just stand there! Nothing's been erected and it's essential to the show that we have a tent. A tree? No, I won't allow a tree to be used as a makeshift stage. After all, not everyone can climb a tree... like... you can. Get down from there! Take this seriously, we have a job to do.

For starters, remove your mask. The show hasn't even started yet... where's the separation at the neck? There doesn't seem to be anything resembling a zipper on the back of your costume. That is to say, if it's a costume at all... Hold still! If you're not a member of Circus, who are you!

What... Give me that. It looks like a copy of the memo I received. It says "Camp Cirque Du Jour...?" What's the meaning of this, does that mean I'm not even in the correct place? I couldn't of gotten the wrong letter! ...I see, so this is was the letter I was supposed to receive. You switched them around why? How did you acquire it in the first place?

You did it to ask me out? To illegally intercept a letter from Circus to do such a thing is irrational! I refuse!

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Character: Yukari Yakumo
Series: Touhou Project
Character Age: At least 1,200 but appears to be in her late teens - early twenties
Canon: The Touhou Project is a chief example of why drunk programming should be discouraged. Its creator, ZUN, is a man with an affinity for beer, lolis and causing psychological pain to players in the form of itty bitty hit boxes and walls of bullets. Touhou is set in the world of Gensokyo, a land within Japan modeled after the feudal period. Gensokyo was created in ages past to contain the threat of youkai, used here as a general term for beings who exist outside of the natural world.

Among Gensokyo's many youkai is Yukari Yakumo, the youkai of boundaries: immensely powerful and extremely old (older than Gensokyo), and powerful enough to take power in the land. That is, if she cared to and weren't as lazy as she is. She'd much rather sleep during the day, move around at night, and generally lead a relaxed sort of life, leaving her servants to do much of the work around both the house and Gensokyo itself. Personality-wise, Yukari is enigmatic and difficult to understand. She knows and cares about Gensokyo and its residents a great deal. However, she often manipulates them into doing what she wants -- even if it's just to teach them a lesson, which is something she's accustomed to doing.

Her ability is simple enough to explain: she's capable of controlling the boundaries between things. Those boundaries can be distances, protective barriers between things, space, illusion and reality and even the boundaries between what is fictional and what is not.

Sample Post: My, this is fascinating, isn't it? A boundary I can't manipulate; what kind of person lives here that can do that sort of thing, I wonder? They would have to be pretty powerful to erect something quite like this. Perhaps an investigation is necessary for me to completely understand this mysterious new land.

I haven't seen any buildings like this before especially ones with doors that open inward like this; such strange architecture this place has. Hm, what else is here--Ah, hello, are you the welcoming committee? I'd like the grand tour of everything please. What? You're not? Well that's not a problem if you're just showing me around. Let's get started. I see, so this is a camp of sorts? Very interesting. Oh! Thank you for holding my parasol up for me. Now what's with that face, all you had to do was say no. What do you mean you said no? I didn't hear anything. Ah, now stop that, I won't let you complain about doing someone a favor.

Ah? There's a shrine here? And here I was starting to feel a little homesick. Well thank you for the tour, I appreciate your hard work! Now, after all that investigation I think it's time for a nap.

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Character: Future Trunks Briefs
Series: Dragonball Z
Age: 17
Canon: A long time ago somewhere in the jungle, there lived a strange young tailed boy. His life was peaceful, until the day a city girl barged into his woods. Surprised by his encounter with this strange creature known as a 'woman,' the monkey boy began to learn more about the outside world. Several crazy adventures later, the series becomes an identity revealing, family feuding, monkeys falling, planet jumpin', and time traveling series filled with epic battles against waves of enemies.

Trunks Briefs is half alien and half human. He portrays some similarities to his father, such as his seriousness, pride, determination. Trunks is a trained martial artist who relies on his abnormal strength. When the going gets tough, he'll try to push his limits high enough to meet the challenge. The only problem is that even when the loss is obvious, he'll be stubborn; crawling out of a rock or rubble strength he has left within him. That shows his pride can be his greatest strength and at the same time his weakness. Rushing is another issue; sometimes he underestimates enemies and jumps in without a plan. He believes the sooner the job is done, the better, which also can lead to irrational thinking and cockiness. Outside of battle, Trunks is polite and well-mannered.

Sample Post:

You know when your parents say they 'told you so'? I... kinda got the same impression and look where it got me. Camp Fuck you Die... I don't understand how it earned it's reputation, but it's not very reassuring. Do people die here, and why? I know, mom worries too much, but sometimes it's not worth sitting around. Sorry, but I just wouldn't can't wait any longer. Nothing is going to change if something isn't done. ...I did got a little reluctant back there. Boy, mom had a field day. But I still don't understand why I have to be here. Please don't get me wrong, but I really shouldn't be here. I don't think I should be relaxing at the moment. It's just... I need to get something done. Anyway, I'm Trunks Briefs. ...no, I'm not related to the underwear tree. Whatever that is..

I've been around a couple places back home, but none as peaceful as this. It must be nice to set your mind at ease. It's been a while since I felt at peace... still, I cannot bring myself to feel content. Ah, sorry! It's better not to ask, just worry about yourselves. I'll take my leave from here. Okay, let's try this way--ouch! Hm, something's here. There's no wall, but I can't go farther beyond this point. It's not glass and, ngh, my fists aren't working either. Weird... Maybe, just maybe beyond this boundary is the way out. One way to find out. What-- You got to be kidding. One more energy blast... It's still not working! Stupid thing, I seriously don't have time for this!

Ugh, I'm just not sure what I'm hitting anymore. I mean, it's there, but it's not. A force field is the only logical explanation, but mom's better at figuring this sort of/kind of out. I already burned most of my energy, so I'll sit down for a bit... Why are the grasses growing taller? It's not just the grasses... No, no! Oh come on! How could I drop down to this size? Forget this, I'm flying out of here. I'll try not to hit the bug zapper on the way. Hey?! I can't move! Come on, what's the big deal! I just need to get home and- and those are gorillas circling around me. Ngh! Put me down! I'm not some stuffed toy! How about changing me back, if you don't mind... Guys? Ugh, hey! Wait, where are you guys taking me? Hold it, I want to go out over there, over there. Just... if you can find someone to fix this, I would be grateful. No, not that way!

Carried away by monkeys... Mom would get a kick out of hearing about this.

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Character: Rinali Lee
Series: D.Gray-Man
Character Age: 16
Canon: Set in a world where the greatest threat to humanity is a fat guy in a silly top hat, D.Gray-Man is the story of Exorcists who fight against evil with the power of Innocence (not virginity). This evil takes the form of akuma, human souls trapped and made into killing machines for the Earl and the family of Noah. Innocence is the only substance in the entire world that can combat the akuma and Noah, thus making exorcists unique and special snowflakes. Biblically inaccurate references are thrown about as the main character, one Allen Walker, fights to gain more power ups than his enemies and thus save the world.

Rinali Lee, a character who gets a few power ups of her own, is an intelligent, kind hearted girl who views her friends as 'more important than even the world'. If you mess with her world, she will quite literally kick your arse with her special magical shoes. Rinali is a hardcore action girl who, in her spare time, makes coffee for her mad scientist brother Komui and the rest of the science team. After a lifetime of putting up with said teams antics, Rinali is not the most easily surprised and is able to keep a clear head in the face of things like, oh say, a giant robot attack. Thanks Komui.

Sample Post:

If you do not remove yourself from my personal space this instant, I will remove you myself. I am not a 'serving wench', and I do not care if you need one for your tea party. I make coffee anyway. I don't have time for this, I'm meant to be on a mission. If you can't tell me how to find my friends, there is little point in talking to yo- I warned you!

...I wasn't expecting you to snap in half when I kicked you. I also wouldn't expect someone to still be alive after snapping in half, how are you still moving? You're obviously not akuma' they would have attacked by now. What are you? Is this some kind of experiment gone wrong? I know my brother creates some dangerous things, but nothing like this. Well, there have been a few instances in the past... He wouldn't create anything like this on purpose. But that's not important at the moment. I need to focus on my mission, and as you and your friends clearly can't give me an answer more informative than 'braaaains', I'll look elsewhere. Oh for goodness sake, i already told you I am not going to serve your tea. If you don't want to end up as short as your friend over there, you will get that kettle out of my face. yes, that was a threat, I'm glad we understand each other.

This is just ridiculous. How am I meant to take an attack seriously when my opponents arm falls off halfway through? These creatures are so easy to defeat, I suppose I don't have to worry about Allen and the others anymore. I'm still going to hit them for making me worry like this. Though first I have to find them, this swamp is enormous. I hope someone here can point me in the right direction. Hopefully someone who isn't decaying. I don't know what's wrong with these locals, but they're hopeless, I'd probably have better luck with those purple gorilla's over there.

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Character Name: Aleksandr "Sasha" Nikolaevich Her
Series: Seikon no Qwaser
Character Age: 13
Canon: A small Russian Orthodox school in Japan (don't think about it too hard) is under attack by mysterious figures intent on finding the location of a certain holy artifact that holds the secret of resurrection. Luckily for the school a young Russian boy girl boy called Aleksandr (or Sasha if he deems you worthy) has been sent to defeat them. Sasha is a Qwaser, which means that he has control over an element of the periodic table (iron in his case). He's also capable of lowering the temperature around him by controlling the vibrations of the molecules in the air. The catch is that he must recharge his magic by sucking lifeforce from the breasts of busty girls.

To most people, Sasha is as cold as the Siberian tundra he calls home. Grumpy and arrogant, he insists that he wants to be left alone and doesn't need people at all. According to him, those who can't survive on their own don't deserve to live. He also has a tendency towards theatrics when addressing his enemies. Despite his claims that he's just there to do his duty defeating rogue Qwasers and not because he wants to save lives, deep down Sasha wants to help people more than he'll ever admit. In fact, in some very small part of him he's just a kid who likes cute cats and yearns for the food of his homeland.

Note: Qwasers are often given titles relating to their element such as "Puppeteer of Copper" or "The Gas Chamber".

Sample Post:
This is ridiculous. To suddenly be transferred across the world for no good reason and told that I'm supposed to be searching for a heretic in a place like this? They must truly be twisted to live in such a swamp. Everything about this mission seems wrong. It is one thing to live amongst the general populace here while I complete my task, but this nametag is absurd. I don't need any friends, much less something that tells everyone I am now their friend, and to "please friend me back". What does that even mean? Neither is my name "izkeblarw" or anything like it. My name is Aleksandr Her and even to a non-Russian it should not be that difficult to write. Until I see how this is relevant to my mission, I refuse to wear it.

Nevertheless, there is definitely something evil at work here. These half-living shells of human beings can only have been created by someone researching power that goes against the very fabric of the Church. The resurrection of the dead is God's domain and only a heretic would seek to replicate it through their own power. I have already had to put down a good number of both the living dead and the purple-furred servants- this pile of them will serve as a warning to their master to fear the wrath that I will bring upon them. It might even draw them out to face me more quickly. The sooner I can complete this task, the sooner I can return to my previous post.

Perhaps I can make one of these abominations to tell me where to find its master. You! Even if you cannot speak, you still have use of your arm. Point me where to find your master. Trying to delay me will only fuel my anger when I finally locate them. Do not laugh! Tremble in fear, as your master will tremble when they face me and I show them my true power. I do not need to know what element they control nor the foreign tongue they are named in to know that I will make them tremble before me. My iron will pierce them to their very soul.

Know this, Marcy the Shoutacon: I am coming for you!

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