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Character: Gary Oak
Series: Pokémon! (anime adaptation)
Character Age: 10 always.
Canon: Welcome to the world of Pokémon, where--at the age of ten--you are given the chance to leave your home with your special animal with superpowers (named “Pokémon”) to venture the world in search of adventure. Most of time “adventure” will involve battling with all fellow Pokémon trainers who make eye contact with you, catching every single Pokémon that dives out of the tall grass, and participating in the race against time to become the very best Pokémon Trainer ever. Which is just what our protagonist, Ash Ketchum, does with his spare time.
Of course, like with all competitions, some Pokémon Trainers are a lot better than others. Meet our protagonist’s rival: Gary Oak. He thinks he’s hot stuff. In fact, if you need a direct example of to how hot he thinks he is... he had a convertible full of squealing fangirls when he was just ten. He’s completely aware of how amazing that achievement is, and he won’t hesitate to rub that small little fact in your face. He’s competitive, blunt, and kind of a jerk--while he’ll emphasize his own strengths, he’ll completely step on your faults. Of course, that isn’t to say he’s completely heartless--he’s the type of person that treats you well, but that’s because he knows he’s better. Aside from that, though, he’s casual, pretty charismatic, and walks the walk. Like a boss.
For those canon-familiar: Gary is indeed from the beginning arcs.
Sample Post:
Heh! I’ve just got here and the general populace’s already drooling over my brains, tripping over their feet, and looking green in envy--all in five seconds, too. That’s gotta be a new record.
Anyway, listen up. I don’t usually take time out of my schedule to say things people should already know, but you guys look like you need every word you can get. And man, do I have a lot of words for you. There’s nothing worse than someone who tries too hard to fit in, and you know you’re trying too hard when you’re losing limbs to try and get into places. Gotta say, though, you people know how to throw a welcoming party into Farmsville. Guess I can at least help you make it seem like you’re trying a little bit less hard. Hold your applause and thanks till the end, folks. You’re gonna need both your hands through this, even if you’ve gone your whole undead life thinking one is enough.
First thing you have to know is that there’s only one of you. Maybe it’s a little bit less obvious in your case because all of you are green and too decomposed to recognize, but just act like you were losing limbs before losing limbs was cool. I’ll help you guys out by using a bit of a personal example, in this case. Think for a second that you’re me. So, no green, drooling, or brains muttering here--imagine too little of the former, too much of the latter.
Right, so, back on track. Don’t get too into the act, because this is just an example, but considering there’s only one Gary Oak, you gotta act like it. Looking down to the ground to the point that your neck’s sagging? Not really. The only thing sagging’ll be your opponents shoulders once you’ve won in every way possible. You don’t need to let your eyes fall out of your sockets anymore, because that’s everyone else’s job. You get the jist of it, right? What I’m trying to say is that, in the end, there’s only one of you, and you can at least be proud of that. Sure, being me probably has a couple more benefits than being you, but at least you don’t have to deal with any kind of posers or anything.
And there you go. Now, try not to clap too hard--your hands might fall off. Nice and slow will do. You kept your arms and ears this long, might as well keep them on forever. Otherwise I just wasted my time! Now, I’ve got stuff to do--this place looks like it might have some Pokémon I’ve never seen before. I gave you all the help you need, so just listen to that advice and you’ll be fine.
Smell ya later!
Poll Vote!
Character: Luka Millfy
Character's Age: 20-21.
Series: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Canon: The Zangyack Empire wants to own everything. So much so that they've been systematically conquering every corner of the universe and destroying everything that so much as considers resistance. They've laid a path of ruin everywhere they've gone ... that is, until they reached Earth. The 35 Super Sentai squadrons -- color-coded costumed heroes charged with the protection of Earth over the years -- met Zangyack at the gate with considerable opposition, eventually throwing everything they had into one last attack to stave off the enemy. It worked, but in the process, their power was separated from them and scattered, leaving Earth open to attack once the Empire had spent enough time licking its wounds. Called "the Earth’s greatest treasure," the Grand Powers of the 35 sets of Super Sentai heroes are the planet's only hope of keeping its freedom.
And Luka Millfy wants them, largely because the word "treasure" is involved. That's what pirates do, right? One-sixth of the latest (if more than slightly ragtag) group of Super Sentai warriors, the Gokaigers, Luka's talent for spotting and obtaining treasure has saddled her securely with the group's main reconnaissance duties and a position as their infiltration expert, occupying a space in the crew as GokaiYellow. Although she's a good person at heart, fostering a particularly soft spot for her crewmates, she is for the most part tough-as-nails and cheeky to boot, having grown up on her home planet's streets with little money and even less to eat, and deeming it necessary to develop a take-no-prisoners attitude. To that end, Luka is almost obsessed with the number of zeroes on her bottom line, fiercely determined and full of resource to get the job done -- as long as the price is right, that is. Smart-mouthed, slightly arrogant and extremely take-charge, Luka manages to be the poster girl for piracy.
Sample:
Listen up, all of you! This is -- ah, damn! This stupid megaphone, I can never keep it from making that horrible screeching noise ... there, that's better. You're looking at a Gokaiger representative, so you listen well, understand? I'm Luka Millfy, and from here on, I'll be expecting your full cooperation. It would be best if you just gave it to me without a fuss.
I have a theory; maybe you ... really, really slack-jawed Earthlings can help me out. This planet is supposed to be home to the greatest treasure in the whole galaxy, isn't it? So why is it, then, that my crew and I haven't found it? You'd think that the galaxy's biggest prize would be pretty obvious. The locals act like they know nothing about it. I've been thinking -- where better to hide something than a place no one goes? The most backwater place you can find on a backwater planet like Earth. Am I right? Of course I am, this is the oldest trick in the book. There's no use standing there staring at me like you don't know what I'm talking about, anymore. I've already figured it out. Just give up the act.
It's in that silo, isn't it? You should know, that reverse psychology nonsense probably only works on your fellow humans. "Take the big important thing and hide it in the most obvious place possible, they'll never look there because it's just too obvious!" Dumbasses. Hey! I didn't ask you to be thrilled about it. Gurgling at me like that isn't going to make me feel sorry for taking it, either, so you can stop. And quit stumbling around like that!
Damn, you're embarrassing, even for Earthlings. You’re falling apart at the seams just because someone smart enough to figure you out finally appeared. That's the way it goes -- uh ... wait, do human jaws normally just come completely off like that? I mean I know they're fragile enough, but I've never seen one just pop itself off that way. Not that I'm an expert on human anatomy or anything, but shouldn't you all have two arms, two legs, two eyes -- oh, that's disgusting. Good that you know where yours is, but that's really …
… either I took a wrong turn somewhere or this is the grossest security measure ever.
Poll Vote!
Character: Ada Vessalius
Series: Pandora Hearts
Character Age: 18
Canon: Reveille is home to the four noble Duke houses, where the only thing prettier than the veneer of civility that covers up the brutal power politics are the people themselves. It’s never mentioned that they are in a position of autocratic power; they just manage the Abyss and Pandora. By contracting with ‘Chains’, powerful monsters from a secret hell-world called the Abyss, a person can gain eternal youth and unfathomable power. Our hero, Oz, contracts with just such a monster in order to escape the Abyss after he has been thrown in for unknown reasons. Together with Pandora, the shadowy organization that conceals the Abyss from public view, he pursues his strangely human chain’s lost memories and the secrets of the Abyss.
Ada, Oz’s sister, is a sweet, uncomplicated girl in a world full of messy politics. She believes the best of people (sometimes rightly, sometimes very, very wrongly), and is quick to pick up other people’s true feelings. She’s a proper lady of her Victorian-esque time,well-mannered and a prefect at her school, but with a sweet sense of curiosity, adventure and a tough work ethic. When her brother was lost to the abyss Ada did not despair, but threw herself wholeheartedly into devising ways to rescue him. As a byproduct of her research into the Abyss, she developed an insatiable love for all things occult, from sorcery to torture. Although she is normally somewhat reserved and a little bashful, her passion allows her to rant for hours at a time about her strange hobby.
Sample post:
Sir? Excuse me, sir? If I could have a moment of your time, I have a very important question that I would like to ask you. Thank you for stopping to take the time to talk to me. I’m very pleased to meet you; My name is Ada Vessalius and I’m a little lost...Please, I don’t mean to be rude or stare, but you must understand, such things are not very common where I’m from. It makes it very hard to find people with the same interests, and it can be a little lonely... I’m sure you yourself have experienced the same feeling.If it wouldn’t be too much trouble, do tell me all about yourself and how you were reanimated. Was it perhaps by using the methods of the Vodun? Or a different Necromantic method? Or maybe... stimulation of the electrical impulses using a lightning bolt? Ah...! The possibilities are endless! ♥ --O-Oh, I didn’t mean to make you groan; I’m sorry. My Uncle did tell me not to overwhelm new friends, but it is such a relief to be able to speak about what is truly in my heart.
Ah, no--you don’t have to feel obligated to show me your heart as well. I’m sure it’s still very important to you, even if it’s not beating anymore. If we could just walk and talk like this, arm in arm for a little longer... If you like, maybe I can even help you reattach it later. I don’t have any practical experience, but I know how to do a little bit of this and that from a particular book I read and I would really like to have to chance to test what I’ve learned, and of course to repay you for your kindness in showing me around!
Um, please don’t think I’m strange for saying all of this. You don’t mind, right? I wouldn’t want to bore you to death talking about such things, but I truly feel as though we share a common interest. --I wasn’t trying to imply being dead was a bad thing! Oh, I’m so sorry, I just got ahead of myself. I’m very fond of dead things, actually, but normally they don’t talk back to me.
Oh, yes, about my question... Thank you for reminding me. I was so excited I completely forgot. Is that really a tentacle beast in the grain silo over there? Do you think it be possible to meet her right away? I’m sorry, I know I’m asking a lot for only having known you such a short while! But you see, if that is one of the Elder Gods present we probably don’t have very much time until the end of time itself, so I have to take in as much as possible very quickly.
Poll Vote!
Character: Mezool
Series: Kamen Rider OOO
Character Age: Human form appears ~14
Canon: A bunch of alchemists managed to physically manifest human desire, resulting in coin things. This was cool, but then they wanted more, so they infused the power of animals to create the Core Medals. These sets of conveniently colored coins gained their own wills and wants, forming the beings known as Greeed. Their need led them to feed on more desire, striving for that elusive completion until they were sealed away. Fast forward 800 years, they wake up again and fight a hobo in a suit.
Mezool, the aquatic Greeed and token female antagonist, plays mother in their little ‘family’. Aware of the need for a non-destructive group dynamic, she’s content to let the boys try to take charge, so long as they don’t kill each other in the process. Much. Her demeanour is based around affection, putting on seductive airs and teasing, hinting at her deep desire to truly feel it for herself. Nonetheless she’s still an inhuman being, only really caring for herself till the end.
Sample Post:
Now really, this is just pathetic. An innocent young lady just stuck here in the middle of nowhere, with no open water in sight? It really is shameful, to think anyone could treat someone like this. And to think the word humanity is still used the way it is. Although I suppose you’re in a similar predicament, so I understand just how you must feel. I don’t have to fish out the emotions from my imagination. I really don’t see how you can stand it here. Nothing but corn and zombies, and the zombies aren’t even very interesting. Just rotting flesh. It takes no effort to pull out whatever spine is left.
Oh, are we looking for something more intimate than just a conversation? Feeling a little lonely? Just look at me, I’m hardly the image of completion myself. I can see just how tired you must be of it all, spending so much time here alone. Don’t worry, I’m here for you now. Just focus on me, and not those humans all around. It’s too painful to just watch their happy lives unfold about you. It’s all right, I can care for you.
All that envy, that jealousy, that wonderful desire, you don’t need to hide it, not from me. No, together we can nurture it, make something of it. My girl, one day you might even get revenge if it suits you. Strand them at the bottom of the ocean, or worse. Maybe you’d rather accompany them, make them see just how wonderful you can be? Just follow me with all that desire, I’ll lead you to anything you want.
The people down there don’t appreciate you. They think all those tentacles are a toll. It’s sad and quite depraved how cruelly they betrayed, my dear Marcy, your poor unfortunate soul.
Poll Vote!
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me why I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Now VOTE. Closed!
Character: Gary Oak
Series: Pokémon! (anime adaptation)
Character Age: 10 always.
Canon: Welcome to the world of Pokémon, where--at the age of ten--you are given the chance to leave your home with your special animal with superpowers (named “Pokémon”) to venture the world in search of adventure. Most of time “adventure” will involve battling with all fellow Pokémon trainers who make eye contact with you, catching every single Pokémon that dives out of the tall grass, and participating in the race against time to become the very best Pokémon Trainer ever. Which is just what our protagonist, Ash Ketchum, does with his spare time.
Of course, like with all competitions, some Pokémon Trainers are a lot better than others. Meet our protagonist’s rival: Gary Oak. He thinks he’s hot stuff. In fact, if you need a direct example of to how hot he thinks he is... he had a convertible full of squealing fangirls when he was just ten. He’s completely aware of how amazing that achievement is, and he won’t hesitate to rub that small little fact in your face. He’s competitive, blunt, and kind of a jerk--while he’ll emphasize his own strengths, he’ll completely step on your faults. Of course, that isn’t to say he’s completely heartless--he’s the type of person that treats you well, but that’s because he knows he’s better. Aside from that, though, he’s casual, pretty charismatic, and walks the walk. Like a boss.
For those canon-familiar: Gary is indeed from the beginning arcs.
Sample Post:
Heh! I’ve just got here and the general populace’s already drooling over my brains, tripping over their feet, and looking green in envy--all in five seconds, too. That’s gotta be a new record.
Anyway, listen up. I don’t usually take time out of my schedule to say things people should already know, but you guys look like you need every word you can get. And man, do I have a lot of words for you. There’s nothing worse than someone who tries too hard to fit in, and you know you’re trying too hard when you’re losing limbs to try and get into places. Gotta say, though, you people know how to throw a welcoming party into Farmsville. Guess I can at least help you make it seem like you’re trying a little bit less hard. Hold your applause and thanks till the end, folks. You’re gonna need both your hands through this, even if you’ve gone your whole undead life thinking one is enough.
First thing you have to know is that there’s only one of you. Maybe it’s a little bit less obvious in your case because all of you are green and too decomposed to recognize, but just act like you were losing limbs before losing limbs was cool. I’ll help you guys out by using a bit of a personal example, in this case. Think for a second that you’re me. So, no green, drooling, or brains muttering here--imagine too little of the former, too much of the latter.
Right, so, back on track. Don’t get too into the act, because this is just an example, but considering there’s only one Gary Oak, you gotta act like it. Looking down to the ground to the point that your neck’s sagging? Not really. The only thing sagging’ll be your opponents shoulders once you’ve won in every way possible. You don’t need to let your eyes fall out of your sockets anymore, because that’s everyone else’s job. You get the jist of it, right? What I’m trying to say is that, in the end, there’s only one of you, and you can at least be proud of that. Sure, being me probably has a couple more benefits than being you, but at least you don’t have to deal with any kind of posers or anything.
And there you go. Now, try not to clap too hard--your hands might fall off. Nice and slow will do. You kept your arms and ears this long, might as well keep them on forever. Otherwise I just wasted my time! Now, I’ve got stuff to do--this place looks like it might have some Pokémon I’ve never seen before. I gave you all the help you need, so just listen to that advice and you’ll be fine.
Smell ya later!
Poll Vote!
Character: Luka Millfy
Character's Age: 20-21.
Series: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Canon: The Zangyack Empire wants to own everything. So much so that they've been systematically conquering every corner of the universe and destroying everything that so much as considers resistance. They've laid a path of ruin everywhere they've gone ... that is, until they reached Earth. The 35 Super Sentai squadrons -- color-coded costumed heroes charged with the protection of Earth over the years -- met Zangyack at the gate with considerable opposition, eventually throwing everything they had into one last attack to stave off the enemy. It worked, but in the process, their power was separated from them and scattered, leaving Earth open to attack once the Empire had spent enough time licking its wounds. Called "the Earth’s greatest treasure," the Grand Powers of the 35 sets of Super Sentai heroes are the planet's only hope of keeping its freedom.
And Luka Millfy wants them, largely because the word "treasure" is involved. That's what pirates do, right? One-sixth of the latest (if more than slightly ragtag) group of Super Sentai warriors, the Gokaigers, Luka's talent for spotting and obtaining treasure has saddled her securely with the group's main reconnaissance duties and a position as their infiltration expert, occupying a space in the crew as GokaiYellow. Although she's a good person at heart, fostering a particularly soft spot for her crewmates, she is for the most part tough-as-nails and cheeky to boot, having grown up on her home planet's streets with little money and even less to eat, and deeming it necessary to develop a take-no-prisoners attitude. To that end, Luka is almost obsessed with the number of zeroes on her bottom line, fiercely determined and full of resource to get the job done -- as long as the price is right, that is. Smart-mouthed, slightly arrogant and extremely take-charge, Luka manages to be the poster girl for piracy.
Sample:
Listen up, all of you! This is -- ah, damn! This stupid megaphone, I can never keep it from making that horrible screeching noise ... there, that's better. You're looking at a Gokaiger representative, so you listen well, understand? I'm Luka Millfy, and from here on, I'll be expecting your full cooperation. It would be best if you just gave it to me without a fuss.
I have a theory; maybe you ... really, really slack-jawed Earthlings can help me out. This planet is supposed to be home to the greatest treasure in the whole galaxy, isn't it? So why is it, then, that my crew and I haven't found it? You'd think that the galaxy's biggest prize would be pretty obvious. The locals act like they know nothing about it. I've been thinking -- where better to hide something than a place no one goes? The most backwater place you can find on a backwater planet like Earth. Am I right? Of course I am, this is the oldest trick in the book. There's no use standing there staring at me like you don't know what I'm talking about, anymore. I've already figured it out. Just give up the act.
It's in that silo, isn't it? You should know, that reverse psychology nonsense probably only works on your fellow humans. "Take the big important thing and hide it in the most obvious place possible, they'll never look there because it's just too obvious!" Dumbasses. Hey! I didn't ask you to be thrilled about it. Gurgling at me like that isn't going to make me feel sorry for taking it, either, so you can stop. And quit stumbling around like that!
Damn, you're embarrassing, even for Earthlings. You’re falling apart at the seams just because someone smart enough to figure you out finally appeared. That's the way it goes -- uh ... wait, do human jaws normally just come completely off like that? I mean I know they're fragile enough, but I've never seen one just pop itself off that way. Not that I'm an expert on human anatomy or anything, but shouldn't you all have two arms, two legs, two eyes -- oh, that's disgusting. Good that you know where yours is, but that's really …
… either I took a wrong turn somewhere or this is the grossest security measure ever.
Poll Vote!
Character: Ada Vessalius
Series: Pandora Hearts
Character Age: 18
Canon: Reveille is home to the four noble Duke houses, where the only thing prettier than the veneer of civility that covers up the brutal power politics are the people themselves. It’s never mentioned that they are in a position of autocratic power; they just manage the Abyss and Pandora. By contracting with ‘Chains’, powerful monsters from a secret hell-world called the Abyss, a person can gain eternal youth and unfathomable power. Our hero, Oz, contracts with just such a monster in order to escape the Abyss after he has been thrown in for unknown reasons. Together with Pandora, the shadowy organization that conceals the Abyss from public view, he pursues his strangely human chain’s lost memories and the secrets of the Abyss.
Ada, Oz’s sister, is a sweet, uncomplicated girl in a world full of messy politics. She believes the best of people (sometimes rightly, sometimes very, very wrongly), and is quick to pick up other people’s true feelings. She’s a proper lady of her Victorian-esque time,well-mannered and a prefect at her school, but with a sweet sense of curiosity, adventure and a tough work ethic. When her brother was lost to the abyss Ada did not despair, but threw herself wholeheartedly into devising ways to rescue him. As a byproduct of her research into the Abyss, she developed an insatiable love for all things occult, from sorcery to torture. Although she is normally somewhat reserved and a little bashful, her passion allows her to rant for hours at a time about her strange hobby.
Sample post:
Sir? Excuse me, sir? If I could have a moment of your time, I have a very important question that I would like to ask you. Thank you for stopping to take the time to talk to me. I’m very pleased to meet you; My name is Ada Vessalius and I’m a little lost...Please, I don’t mean to be rude or stare, but you must understand, such things are not very common where I’m from. It makes it very hard to find people with the same interests, and it can be a little lonely... I’m sure you yourself have experienced the same feeling.If it wouldn’t be too much trouble, do tell me all about yourself and how you were reanimated. Was it perhaps by using the methods of the Vodun? Or a different Necromantic method? Or maybe... stimulation of the electrical impulses using a lightning bolt? Ah...! The possibilities are endless! ♥ --O-Oh, I didn’t mean to make you groan; I’m sorry. My Uncle did tell me not to overwhelm new friends, but it is such a relief to be able to speak about what is truly in my heart.
Ah, no--you don’t have to feel obligated to show me your heart as well. I’m sure it’s still very important to you, even if it’s not beating anymore. If we could just walk and talk like this, arm in arm for a little longer... If you like, maybe I can even help you reattach it later. I don’t have any practical experience, but I know how to do a little bit of this and that from a particular book I read and I would really like to have to chance to test what I’ve learned, and of course to repay you for your kindness in showing me around!
Um, please don’t think I’m strange for saying all of this. You don’t mind, right? I wouldn’t want to bore you to death talking about such things, but I truly feel as though we share a common interest. --I wasn’t trying to imply being dead was a bad thing! Oh, I’m so sorry, I just got ahead of myself. I’m very fond of dead things, actually, but normally they don’t talk back to me.
Oh, yes, about my question... Thank you for reminding me. I was so excited I completely forgot. Is that really a tentacle beast in the grain silo over there? Do you think it be possible to meet her right away? I’m sorry, I know I’m asking a lot for only having known you such a short while! But you see, if that is one of the Elder Gods present we probably don’t have very much time until the end of time itself, so I have to take in as much as possible very quickly.
Poll Vote!
Character: Mezool
Series: Kamen Rider OOO
Character Age: Human form appears ~14
Canon: A bunch of alchemists managed to physically manifest human desire, resulting in coin things. This was cool, but then they wanted more, so they infused the power of animals to create the Core Medals. These sets of conveniently colored coins gained their own wills and wants, forming the beings known as Greeed. Their need led them to feed on more desire, striving for that elusive completion until they were sealed away. Fast forward 800 years, they wake up again and fight a hobo in a suit.
Mezool, the aquatic Greeed and token female antagonist, plays mother in their little ‘family’. Aware of the need for a non-destructive group dynamic, she’s content to let the boys try to take charge, so long as they don’t kill each other in the process. Much. Her demeanour is based around affection, putting on seductive airs and teasing, hinting at her deep desire to truly feel it for herself. Nonetheless she’s still an inhuman being, only really caring for herself till the end.
Sample Post:
Now really, this is just pathetic. An innocent young lady just stuck here in the middle of nowhere, with no open water in sight? It really is shameful, to think anyone could treat someone like this. And to think the word humanity is still used the way it is. Although I suppose you’re in a similar predicament, so I understand just how you must feel. I don’t have to fish out the emotions from my imagination. I really don’t see how you can stand it here. Nothing but corn and zombies, and the zombies aren’t even very interesting. Just rotting flesh. It takes no effort to pull out whatever spine is left.
Oh, are we looking for something more intimate than just a conversation? Feeling a little lonely? Just look at me, I’m hardly the image of completion myself. I can see just how tired you must be of it all, spending so much time here alone. Don’t worry, I’m here for you now. Just focus on me, and not those humans all around. It’s too painful to just watch their happy lives unfold about you. It’s all right, I can care for you.
All that envy, that jealousy, that wonderful desire, you don’t need to hide it, not from me. No, together we can nurture it, make something of it. My girl, one day you might even get revenge if it suits you. Strand them at the bottom of the ocean, or worse. Maybe you’d rather accompany them, make them see just how wonderful you can be? Just follow me with all that desire, I’ll lead you to anything you want.
The people down there don’t appreciate you. They think all those tentacles are a toll. It’s sad and quite depraved how cruelly they betrayed, my dear Marcy, your poor unfortunate soul.
Poll Vote!