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Character: Goda Takeshi (Momo)
Series: Kimi wa Petto
Character Age: 20
Canon: Kimi wa Petto is the story of a woman and her pet. It begins on a rainy night, when imposingly tall, imposingly educated, imposingly successful journalist Iwaya Sumire returns home from a stressful day at work and finds a poor injured stray hiding in a banana box outside her apartment. She brings him in and nurses him back to health, after which she names him Momo and decides to keep him as a pet. The rest of the series follows Sumire's adventures in balancing her career, a relationship, and the demands and benefits of pet ownership. However, Momo is no ordinary pet. He just happens to be a human boy whose given name is Goda Takeshi.
Takeshi is a talented and driven dancer who studied dance from the age of two, despite his father's protests. Unfortunately for him, he never grew tall enough to land lead roles, and so turned from ballet to modern dance, much to his mother's disapproval. After running away from home and hoboing around the city for months, he landed on Sumire's doorstep and decided to stay. Their relationship is fairly unique--in return for a place to live and being cared for, Sumire treats Momo like a pet, not an equal human being. He is bathed, fed, walked, and played with, and is also witness to Sumire's true self, something she is afraid to show to anyone else, especially a romantic partner. As Takeshi, he is cool, focused, and sometimes ruthlessly dedicated to himself. As Momo, however, he is sweet, more than a little mischievous, and dedicated wholly to Sumire-chan. He loves and understands her with all the focus of a good dog, sometimes better than she knows herself.
Sample Post: Iyaaa, sometimes Sumire-chan can be a difficult master. Let me explain. My name is Momo, and I'm a pet. Well, actually, my name is Goda Takeshi, but that's not really important all the time. Being Sumire-chan's pet means I don't really have any human rights, but she feeds me and takes care of me. Sometimes she pets me--no, not heavily!--there's no sex or anything like that. Which is why I'm here, at the Center For Unruly Dogs. Even though it's totally natural to feel a little bit of lust, Sumire-chan wouldn't cut me even a little slack for what happens sometimes when I sleep next to her. Having to wear a collar here is a bit humiliating, but there are worse ways to punish bad pets. Even if it is heavy black leather. Maybe Sumire-chan is secretly a little bit kinky----
--or not. She wouldn't possibly be into burly guys in purple fursuits leading her pet aroun--ow ow ow I'm coming! Being on a short leash shouldn't be literal! Don't pull so hard, you'll take my head off. ...kind of like that guy. Oh man.
See, we're here already and there aren't even any instructors, just those weird birds. Eeh? Those are the obedience instructors? Why did I have to be sent here, this place is so laaaaame. Owwwww, not the newspaper! That hurts more than you think. No more punishment, I'll be good! I can already sit and stay, and even do backflips and jumps and catch food in my mouth, see? And unlike those other guys I pay attention. My eyes aren't wandering off but maybe someone should help him with that... Eww, you want me to play fetch? Fine, but it's not going in my mouth. No balls in my mouth, okay? Especially not eyeballs.
Especially especially not those balls. Pervert. What's with all this sex stuff anyway? You said this was the Center For Unruly Dogs, but I heard someone over there saying something about 'you fuck, you die!' What's that all about? Are the punishments that severe? Maybe that's what happened to that other guy...lost his head and now he's stuck out in the cold. Sorry, Blurrghrarg-san, but you'll have to stay out here by yourself! Maybe the lake will keep you warm, I can see it bubbling from here.
Wait, no, don't leave me out here too! What do you mean I didn't read the fine print? "Free room and board offer void in the contiguous forty-eight states, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or any other place you would actually like to be"? Hey, I've been a good boy! Do I have to beg? ...you know, that might not be such a bad idea.
Knock knock! I'm Momo! Can I stay with you for the night? I'll be a good pet and I'm really very hungr--you know, never mind. I'm sure Marcy-chan is very nice, but I'll just take my 'perfect little peach' somewhere else if that's okay. I'm not really a fan of octopus balls either, even if they are homemade.
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Character: Hidaka Ken
Series: Weiss Kreuz (Knight Hunters)
Character Age: 19
Canon: Weiss Kreuz is the story of four assassin florists and their adventures fighting psychics and crime lords (and the occasional tentacle monster) in seedy back alleys. Working for an organization named Kritiker, our heroes face the night to deny dark beasts their tomorrows. Part of their charm is their refusal to use guns or wear masks, and their tendencies to scream out each others' real names and fling their weapons at helicopters. But amidst the crayon-fires and googly-eyed animation is a cast of characters both distinctive and lovable.
Hidaka Ken is on the arguably "good" side of the story, a florist by day and an assassin (codename "Siberian") by night, a dead man in the eyes of the public after a gambling scandal that ruined his career. These days, Ken rides his motorcycle everywhere and coaches kiddie soccer when he isn't killing people. If it wasn't obvious, Ken is a bundle of contradictions. Despite being athletically talented, he is a klutz. Despite once being a famous J-league player, he is occasionally very shy. He's a hothead who rushes into things without a second thought, and lets his fists speak for him when his temper takes over.... but if you haven't pissed him off, Ken is sweet and friendly, a kind-hearted sentimentalist who trusts people far too easily, and whose morals often clash with his night job. The only constant is that he's a loyal friend, who would without hesitation sacrifice himself for his teammates.
Sample Entry: 4-17-2009, 1800: Field Assignment "Gefangenenlager"
Siberian reporting, begin transmission.
I'm now moving through the woods towards the main camp... I got here about two hours ago, mission location "CFUD: Center For Ultimate Degradation." I haven't been able to find any sort of headquarters or question any of the test subjects. The individual known as "The Director" hasn't shown herself, despite the neutralization of several genetically altered security guards. At least, I think they were genetically altered -- if not, they were very well trained, and give new meaning to the saying 'monkey suit.' Anyway, my new theory is that she has a secret base of operations, and I'll have to spend more time here to find it. I'm not excited about that, Kritiker. This place smells like the fertilizer we use on the corpse flower in the greenhouse.
Oh. There's a corpse, that explains that. These boots will never be the same. It looks like he's been out here about a week, but I can't tell what killed him. Poor guy, he must have been one of the test subjects, left out here all alone. Maybe if I roll him over I can get an ID and -- wake him up?!
St**... *ack! ....***st ..* wa***ni...
Kritiker, do you copy? Sorry about that, I got attacked! For a dead guy, he just wouldn't go down. I mean, people could say the same about me, but I was never actually decomposing. Maybe I'll look through the missing persons later and see if any bells ring besides the ones in my ears... he hit pretty hard. Where was I before this? Oh right, a secret base. Which of course, isn't on the map. Thanks for that -- I'm sorry to whoever did recon, but your maps are wrong. Very wrong. I just ran for what I thought was a tool shed and wound up in a huge, overly friendly rosebush that sprayed weird sticky pollen all over my face. ...twice. And here I thought my goggles would do nothing on this mission.
Whatever, this is getting long. Pending further orders, I've decided to infiltrate the facility as camp's new soccer coach. Someone here must have enough balls for a game or two, and it seems like a good cover for a summer camp, even if it is only spring. But. Uh. Please send backup? The only support I've got here is my jock strap.
Siberian out, end transmission.
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Character: Frey Weilhausen
Series: Alice 19th
Character Age: 19
Canon: Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me... Not quite. In the world of Alice 19th, words are power. Lotis masters use the Lotis words (a form of magic that manifests through spoken word) to help people in need and drive darkness (called 'mara' and 'maram' interchangeably) out. On the flipside, Maram masters use Maram words to spread darkness into people's hearts. The plot revolves around Alice, a painfully shy girl and her crush Kyou as they try to learn all the Lotis words and rescue Alice's sister, Mayura, from the darkness. When you're up against something as big and bad as that, though, you can't always do it on your own. Enter Frey, an experienced Lotis master, who immediately picks Alice up and runs off, claiming he wants to marry her. You know, like a good mentor.
So it turns out that Frey, while a competent Lotis master, can sometimes come across as a little bit ditzy! And most of the time, he is super cheerful, extremely girl-crazy and a little bit cocky about his abilities. He also has an extreme love of jam (to the point where he wants it on his salad), a flair for dramatic exposition and a tendency to tease the people around him. However, that's not all there is to Frey! Underneath that first layer, there is the capacity for seriousness. When someone is in danger, or when the mara appears, or even when one of his friends is feeling particularly crappy, he'll put the teasing aside and focus fully on protecting or helping the people close to him, because their happiness is important. When not fighting the forces of darkness, Frey tends to joke around to lighten the mood, give decent advice about most things, and, basically, just be a nice friend to have around, as long as one can put up with his occasional eccentricities.
Sample Post:
Ladies, ladies! Now, there's more than enough of me to go around! But if you keep trying to chew on me, there will be a great deal less of me to go around after a while, y'know? That's not to say I'm not flattered! I don't mean any offense! But seriously, stop licking at my shoulder. Like, right now...? Thanks, I knew you'd see reason. ♥ ... aha. I see you- you're... offering me your heart! In a waaay more literal fashion than I would ever have imagined. That's... very kind of you, but I can't accept that kind of a gift! Please put it back in your chest. Actually, maybe you should rinse it off before you do that, it looks like you've got something.. green on there. I'm so sure that's not healthy.
Geez, you guys are in even worse shape than I expected. I've only ever seen people act like zombies, and I thought that was as bad as it got, but you guys have the full staggering-rotting-moaning-'braaains' deal going on, huh? Yikes. Well, in the interest of not letting things get much worse than they already are, I'm going to give you all a quick lesson in staying in one piece, because that's a subject in which I have an alarming amount of experience! Good? Good. Let's start! ♫-- first lesson is, don't bite or gnaw on anyone who hasn't specifically asked to be bitten or gnawed on! I know I'm hard to resist, but you'll have to try your best. Not everyone is as nice as I am, so some of them may bite back! Second lesson: avoid gross wiggly things of all kind, including but not limited to the kinds that glow, the kind that lives in the lake, and anything with shadowy evil tentacles made of darkness. All of those are bad!
But, because I know some of you were thinking it, you can't just go around waving flashlights all over the place and shouting I'M ATTACKING THE DARKNESS! That's not how it works at all. If you did that, the darkness in question would probably just laugh at you, then devour you whole. So that's obviously a bad idea! Now, for part three, I'm going to distribute some emergency whistles for you, just in case. What you have to do is make sure you have a buddy with you! Two heads are better than one, and some of you might end up having one head between you. If you see anything out of the ordinary, just blow on the whistle. Then somebody will come help you! And, uh, you over there? You should probably give your whistle to your partner. I mean, he has lips, and you ... have no lower jaw. Which can sometimes be detrimental... to the ... whistle-blowing ... process.
Finally, don't take any mysterious food from mysterious strangers! In some cases, this may be related to the first lesson, assuming your interpretation of 'food' does actually mean 'brains'. Remember! Signs of stranger danger can include glowing red eyes, sharp pointy teeth, and maniacal laughter whenever you turn around. Keep those in mind, and stay safe!
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Character: Ulquiorra Cifer
Series: BLEACH
Character Age: Could be a couple of years old, could be a couple of centuries old, could've been born last week. Physically he could pass for an undersized fifteen or sixteen; but given that this is shounen manga, that isn't saying much.
Canon:
In the Bleach universe there are two paths the soul can take after death: if purified by a shinigami, the soul can travel to Soul Society (think Heaven with really tacky Meiji-era costuming) where they have a chance at becoming a shinigami themselves. If left to its own devices, however, an abandoned soul can rot and degenerate on earth, eventually becoming a creature known as a "Hollow" - an instinct-driven, masked monster that preys on human souls. Between the two groups there occasionally occur some freak accidents (or should I say, experiments) in which the types inter-mingle: Shinigami who open up the Hollow sides of their souls are known as "Visoreds"; Hollows who cut off their masks and reconnect with their rational sides are known as "Arrancar". Ulquiorra is a particularly powerful member of the Arrancar clan, serving directly under Aizen Sousuke, leader of the Hollows, in a specialized task force of the Hollow army known as the Espada.
When Aizen wants something done, he sends the Espada. When Aizen wants something done professionally, he sends Ulquiorra - despite the fact that he is outranked by four other Arrancar in terms of strength and ability. This is probably due to the fact that, compared to the majority of his peers, Ulquiorra possesses an unprecedented level of composure and work ethic. While the other Espada dick around pursuing petty rivalries and personal gain, Ulquiorra follows his assigned duties with a meticulous kind of precision: be it reconnaissance, assassination, or babysitting. Personality-wise he comes off as kind of flat and dispassionate, though occasionally he'll show a slightly sadistic streak, provoking people who are struggling with grief or frustration and preying on their fears and insecurities. He's a highly analytical and literal thinker, and as such does not cushion his words or his actions - if you anger him, he will let you know. Currently on his shit list are: trash (his pet name for weaklings), whiners, answering questions, being rushed, being ignored, and feelings. Currently not is..... following orders.
When he is assigned the task of kidnapping and then overseeing the care and maintenance of the human prisoner, Inoue Orihime, Ulquiorra becomes morbidly fascinated with her preoccupation with matters of the "heart". Having no heart himself, and no visible means to ascertain the nature of the relationships she shares with her friends, he taunts her mercilessly, probing her mind and trying to understand what it is about something that does not tangibly exist, that could attribute to her resolve. Toward the end of the arc, after witnessing their dedication to one-another and being accepted by Orihime herself, Ulquiorra is beginning to understand. I'll be taking him from this point, post-chapter 354.
Sample Post:
If my sustained presence is anything to go by, then despite the failed attempt to terminate the interlopers I must still be of some use to Lord Aizen. To make up for this dereliction of duty I have already surveyed the premises and inhabitants for potential threats and resistants. These are the details of my findings:
The terrain is mostly woodland and marsh territory, with a relatively mild average land temperature. There are a diverse number of plant and animal species of curious origin; I attempted to obtain a sample of common garden rose, however upon sensing a threat the plant attacked me, and was Terminated. Further investigation into the forest yielded contact with aggressive humanoids in varying states of decay; however unable to ascertain whether they were Shinigami or Hollow in nature, they were Terminated. The outlaying area has one main body of water, a lake, though whether it is the primary source of water for the inhabitants is questionable. During my survey of the lake I encountered what appeared to be a hostile aquatic amphibian, possibly of the serpent family (Terminated, for good measure.)
Human inhabitants are largely trash; at most three signals ranking at a Shinigami level. Non-human residents include strange, winged mammals with cranial appendages carrying tiny signs. While not outwardly aggressive, they exhibit signs of being perturbed; and could potentially be the dominant species in this area. For the time being I have opted to observe them rather than engage.
This concludes the status report. I will remain on stand-by until further orders.
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Character: Garnet til Alexandros, aka Dagger
Series: Final Fantasy IX
Character Age: Sixteen.
Canon: Final Fantasy IX: Boy meets girl. Boy attempts to kidnap girl, only said girl is a princess who asks to be kidnapped by the boy in order to figure out how to stop the power-hungry queen. A silver haired man who looks a whole lot like a girl reveals himself as a force to be reckoned with, working with said evil queen, and our heroes form an unlikely group as they trek across the world in order to figure out how to well, save it. It's Final Fantasy going back to its roots, with more references to previous titles in the series than you can shake a stick at. High fantasy at its finest, complete with epic airship battles, romance, and the fate of the planet in the balance!
Garnet is the princess of Alexandria, and at first glance, she seems like a walking stereotype. She’s a shy, sweet white mage with a lovely singing voice. But don’t judge a book by its cover, for Garnet is very determined, and she will not hesitate while reaching for her goal. At least she’ll say please and thank you while stabbing you in the back doing as she deems necessary. All she wants is what’s best for her people, and if that means getting herself kidnapped, then so be it. She’s got an innate curiosity and desire to learn about anything and everything. She’s willing to try new things, especially if she’s read about it first. She might work too hard to do things her own way, but she is generally agreeable to accepting help so long as it doesn’t make her appear weak.
Sample Post: Pardon me, but I am Garnet til Alexandros, Princess of Alexandria, and can you inform me of the whereabouts of the camp locale? The brochure for Madame’s Camp for Friendly and Rehabilitated Monsters claims that it is nearby, although I seem to find myself exceptionally lost and unable to reclaim my sense of direction. Louisiana is a remarkable new location, and I am most impressed with the scenic greenery, which is much more mesmerizing than the printed image. However, dusk is approaching quite quickly, and I would very much appreciate finding my quarters before night falls.
What do you mean, brains? Can you possibly state your intentions more clearly? I find I am having difficulty understanding exactly what it is that you mean. Hmmm, perhaps I should try common-speak instead. That would enable me to blend in more amicably with the locals.
Hiya, can you tell me where camp is? I’m new here and want to find the mess hall before it gets dark and I can’t see my way ‘round anymore. You say in that direction? Do you think that you could maybe show me on the map?
Oh, wait a minute! Don’t go to pieces on me, please? I can tell you’re excited, but that’s not going to help me find camp. Would you like help putting yourself back together? It can’t be too hard, the arm goes into the socket like so, right? A little messier than intended, but it looks like you’re back in one piece - are you hugging me?
Hey, hey, let go! You’re squeezing me too tightly. And just where do you think your fingers are going? Stop being such a scumbag! Get off me!
I thought this was supposed to be a camp for friendly monsters. They’re certainly not acting very friendly.
Somehow, I don’t think he’s going to be much help. In that case, I think I’ll try my hand with the map again, and keep going forward. I most certainly did not escape Alexandria Castle to get myself lost in the wilderness at night. Well, the map says there’s supposed to be a lake nearby, and some kind of swamp, so I don’t think I’m too lost.
Is that another local? I must try again. So, I’m lost and looking for this place called camp, can you help me? The map says it should be about a mile away, but it doesn't say if that mile is north or south.
Very well, I can see I’m going to have no luck with the local population here. All they want me for is my brains!
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Character: Kashima Naoki
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Character Age: While a precise age is not provided, he is canonically in high school.
Canon: Have you ever had one of those just plain weird days? The sort of day where you go with your best friends to visit your teacher, Yuko, in the hospital, which turns out to be where Yuko is in fact working with a man named Hikawa in a plot to destroy the world, and then the world actually does end, but fortunately she selected you and your friends to survive? If you have, you either need to check into rehab, or you're Kashima Naoki. As it would turn out, this apocalypse is an event called the Conception, wherein Tokyo is transformed into a Vortex World: a hollow sphere wrapped around a disco ball divine being known as Kagutsuchi. The Vortex World is a chaotic wasteland, haunted by demons and lost souls, which awaits rebirth into a world shaped by the philosophy, or Reason, of a human chosen by Kagutsuchi. Not 15 minutes after the end of the world, Naoki meets a young boy and an old woman who forcibly implant him with a Magatama, a parasite containing the essence of demonic power.
Naoki has been transformed into the Demifiend, a being with a demonic body and a human heart. Thrust alone into the chaotic Vortex World, he is forced to adapt in a relatively short period of time, and survives by his dauntless will, sharp wits, and inhuman power. He's charismatic as well, able to persuade demons onto his side through bribery, philosophical rhetoric, and flattery. Naoki is respected and relied upon by others, including his friends, his teacher, and a paranormal journalist who survived the Conception, and it is his loyalty and courage that leads him to explore the Vortex World.
Sample:
Well, this is a different place. Odd that the teleportation terminal would lead to... Camp Fuck You Die, Louisiana? Am I reading the sign right? In fact, there's no Kagutsuchi in the sky and the ground doesn't slope. I'm not in the Vortex World anymore. Still, something doesn't sit right here, and I can't see my minions. It looks like a trap, but there's no way back. Well, if that's so, I've come to learn that sometimes the best way around a trap is right through it.
It's inhabited, but anyone that set up camp in a swamp is likely insane, violent, or just stupid. I'm betting on more than one. And what do you know, it looks like the locals are taking notice. They seem like a colorful bunch. Hey, you! Yes, you, with the tentacles and the eyestalks. Would you mind telling me where this is?
...Right, I'm flattered that you think my mouth's pretty, but I'm asking you where I am. Your Greatest Nightmare? No? Oh, my greatest nightmare? So, you're threatening me, then? I'm afraid I can't say I'm very frightened. But if you change your attitude, I could use a guide for this area, as you can probably see. Of course I'd pay you for your efforts! See this shiny aquamarine? I'm sure it'd look nice on your mantelpiece.
Not a fan of jewelry, eh? You want Earth women? Don't we all. Still, that's not a common demand. I've never seen a demon like you before. Maybe cold hard cash would be to your liking instead? Oh, no need to get offended. No, I'm not trying to treat you like a common Alpha Centauri whore, whatever you mean by that. I'm not letting you lay eggs in my throat, either.
Well, if you're not going to keep your tentacles to yourself, I'm afraid we can't work together. And if you're not going to stop, then you deserve what's about to happen.
All right, for the rest of you. I don't know if you're insane or violent, but hopefully you're not stupid, like Eyestalks over here. And there. And up in the tree. I'm still looking for a guide. Any takers?
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Character: Kiki
Series: Kiki's Delivery Service
Character Age: 13
Canon: According to tradition, when an apprentice witch turns thirteen she must move away from home, living and working independently in order to better practice her trade. What trade may vary: some witches make potions, some read fortunes. Kiki's only skill is flight, via her broom. (And considering this is an ability every witch possesses, some don't regard it as a skill at all.)
Despite that, she sets off, headstrong and determined to prove herself, and she soon comes across a small city by the sea. A sweet girl, optimistic, full of enthusiasm for everything around her-- Kiki is the kind of person to help out others before helping herself, and she uses her imagination and any and all resources to do her very best to make her own way. There are rough patches and there are false starts, but it all works out and she has a new home, new friends (such as a baker, Osono, and Ursula, a painter), and her very own highly trusted and reliable delivery service.
Kiki is often accompanied by her best friend, a black cat with whom she can communicate called Jiji.
Sample Post:
Wow, what an interesting place this is! I've never been in a swamp before, but it sure is. . . Well, some people have got to like it. I saw a few when I flew over, and they've got to be here for a reason, right? It is kind of in the middle of nowhere. Maybe that's the appeal? Like Ursula. Artists, and people like that. The flowers and things here are very pretty! If a bit hungry. I've never seen teeth on a dandelion before! A-and a glowing lake is certainly something new, that's for sure. It's not a place I'd want to be after dark, but. . . uh-uhm. What's that noise? Hey! I can hear you! Whoever's there better come out right now or I'll-- I'm a witch, you know! I-I can hex y. . .
Wah! Hello there!
You scared me! It's not nice to sneak up on people like that! How would you like it if someone did that to you, huh? Not very much, I'd imagine. Mmm. You're very familiar looking birds. What kind. . .? Oh, if only Jiji had come with me. It sure would help if I could understand you. . . I'm sorry! I just know I've seen one of you before, I had a picture book with all these animals from around the world, and you're all so colorful, I can't believe I don't-- oh! I know! You're toucans! That's it, right? It's very nice to meet you all! So pretty! And you're quite far from home, too! Don't worry, so am I. I flew, just like you! It's very exciting, isn't it, being on your own? This place is so. . . different. . . from what you're used to, I'm sure. But I'm only visiting; just a quick stop and then I'll be on my way. If you could just sign. . . right. . .
Kidding! I know birds can't sign things! Um, you wouldn't be able to show me to a person in charge, would you? It's tiring flying around searching all the time, and I need to deliver this right away. See, it's simply addressed "Camp. . ." Well! Camp. No one specific. If I could just find someone with some authority and. . . thumbs, that should do, I think. I'm kind of in a hurry, and this isn't exactly the lightest-- I mean! No I'm not complaining; I can handle it, it's just that I have to be getting home soon! I'm afraid if I stay here much longer the sun will set, and then it would probably be too dark for me to find my way, and. . . Oh, I suppose it can't be helped, can it? I don't want to make Osono and everybody worry, but I've got a job to do, no matter what. I probably should start looking for a place to stay. Just in case.
Wait, there's someone there! Hello! Excuse me, if I could have a moment of your time, I have a package f-- hey! What do you mean "it's a trap"? It's not! Look, it says right-- no, don't run away! Please! For goodness sake, what are you all afraid of? It's just a little package!
. . . Thank you! Sir! Thank you for not running away. Do you know where I could find someone in charge, sir? Could you help me? . . . Huh? "Is that a broom or are you just. . ." Gosh, of course I'm happy to see you!
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Character: Goda Takeshi (Momo)
Series: Kimi wa Petto
Character Age: 20
Canon: Kimi wa Petto is the story of a woman and her pet. It begins on a rainy night, when imposingly tall, imposingly educated, imposingly successful journalist Iwaya Sumire returns home from a stressful day at work and finds a poor injured stray hiding in a banana box outside her apartment. She brings him in and nurses him back to health, after which she names him Momo and decides to keep him as a pet. The rest of the series follows Sumire's adventures in balancing her career, a relationship, and the demands and benefits of pet ownership. However, Momo is no ordinary pet. He just happens to be a human boy whose given name is Goda Takeshi.
Takeshi is a talented and driven dancer who studied dance from the age of two, despite his father's protests. Unfortunately for him, he never grew tall enough to land lead roles, and so turned from ballet to modern dance, much to his mother's disapproval. After running away from home and hoboing around the city for months, he landed on Sumire's doorstep and decided to stay. Their relationship is fairly unique--in return for a place to live and being cared for, Sumire treats Momo like a pet, not an equal human being. He is bathed, fed, walked, and played with, and is also witness to Sumire's true self, something she is afraid to show to anyone else, especially a romantic partner. As Takeshi, he is cool, focused, and sometimes ruthlessly dedicated to himself. As Momo, however, he is sweet, more than a little mischievous, and dedicated wholly to Sumire-chan. He loves and understands her with all the focus of a good dog, sometimes better than she knows herself.
Sample Post: Iyaaa, sometimes Sumire-chan can be a difficult master. Let me explain. My name is Momo, and I'm a pet. Well, actually, my name is Goda Takeshi, but that's not really important all the time. Being Sumire-chan's pet means I don't really have any human rights, but she feeds me and takes care of me. Sometimes she pets me--no, not heavily!--there's no sex or anything like that. Which is why I'm here, at the Center For Unruly Dogs. Even though it's totally natural to feel a little bit of lust, Sumire-chan wouldn't cut me even a little slack for what happens sometimes when I sleep next to her. Having to wear a collar here is a bit humiliating, but there are worse ways to punish bad pets. Even if it is heavy black leather. Maybe Sumire-chan is secretly a little bit kinky----
--or not. She wouldn't possibly be into burly guys in purple fursuits leading her pet aroun--ow ow ow I'm coming! Being on a short leash shouldn't be literal! Don't pull so hard, you'll take my head off. ...kind of like that guy. Oh man.
See, we're here already and there aren't even any instructors, just those weird birds. Eeh? Those are the obedience instructors? Why did I have to be sent here, this place is so laaaaame. Owwwww, not the newspaper! That hurts more than you think. No more punishment, I'll be good! I can already sit and stay, and even do backflips and jumps and catch food in my mouth, see? And unlike those other guys I pay attention. My eyes aren't wandering off but maybe someone should help him with that... Eww, you want me to play fetch? Fine, but it's not going in my mouth. No balls in my mouth, okay? Especially not eyeballs.
Especially especially not those balls. Pervert. What's with all this sex stuff anyway? You said this was the Center For Unruly Dogs, but I heard someone over there saying something about 'you fuck, you die!' What's that all about? Are the punishments that severe? Maybe that's what happened to that other guy...lost his head and now he's stuck out in the cold. Sorry, Blurrghrarg-san, but you'll have to stay out here by yourself! Maybe the lake will keep you warm, I can see it bubbling from here.
Wait, no, don't leave me out here too! What do you mean I didn't read the fine print? "Free room and board offer void in the contiguous forty-eight states, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or any other place you would actually like to be"? Hey, I've been a good boy! Do I have to beg? ...you know, that might not be such a bad idea.
Knock knock! I'm Momo! Can I stay with you for the night? I'll be a good pet and I'm really very hungr--you know, never mind. I'm sure Marcy-chan is very nice, but I'll just take my 'perfect little peach' somewhere else if that's okay. I'm not really a fan of octopus balls either, even if they are homemade.
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Character: Hidaka Ken
Series: Weiss Kreuz (Knight Hunters)
Character Age: 19
Canon: Weiss Kreuz is the story of four assassin florists and their adventures fighting psychics and crime lords (and the occasional tentacle monster) in seedy back alleys. Working for an organization named Kritiker, our heroes face the night to deny dark beasts their tomorrows. Part of their charm is their refusal to use guns or wear masks, and their tendencies to scream out each others' real names and fling their weapons at helicopters. But amidst the crayon-fires and googly-eyed animation is a cast of characters both distinctive and lovable.
Hidaka Ken is on the arguably "good" side of the story, a florist by day and an assassin (codename "Siberian") by night, a dead man in the eyes of the public after a gambling scandal that ruined his career. These days, Ken rides his motorcycle everywhere and coaches kiddie soccer when he isn't killing people. If it wasn't obvious, Ken is a bundle of contradictions. Despite being athletically talented, he is a klutz. Despite once being a famous J-league player, he is occasionally very shy. He's a hothead who rushes into things without a second thought, and lets his fists speak for him when his temper takes over.... but if you haven't pissed him off, Ken is sweet and friendly, a kind-hearted sentimentalist who trusts people far too easily, and whose morals often clash with his night job. The only constant is that he's a loyal friend, who would without hesitation sacrifice himself for his teammates.
Sample Entry: 4-17-2009, 1800: Field Assignment "Gefangenenlager"
Siberian reporting, begin transmission.
I'm now moving through the woods towards the main camp... I got here about two hours ago, mission location "CFUD: Center For Ultimate Degradation." I haven't been able to find any sort of headquarters or question any of the test subjects. The individual known as "The Director" hasn't shown herself, despite the neutralization of several genetically altered security guards. At least, I think they were genetically altered -- if not, they were very well trained, and give new meaning to the saying 'monkey suit.' Anyway, my new theory is that she has a secret base of operations, and I'll have to spend more time here to find it. I'm not excited about that, Kritiker. This place smells like the fertilizer we use on the corpse flower in the greenhouse.
Oh. There's a corpse, that explains that. These boots will never be the same. It looks like he's been out here about a week, but I can't tell what killed him. Poor guy, he must have been one of the test subjects, left out here all alone. Maybe if I roll him over I can get an ID and -- wake him up?!
St**... *ack! ....***st ..* wa***ni...
Kritiker, do you copy? Sorry about that, I got attacked! For a dead guy, he just wouldn't go down. I mean, people could say the same about me, but I was never actually decomposing. Maybe I'll look through the missing persons later and see if any bells ring besides the ones in my ears... he hit pretty hard. Where was I before this? Oh right, a secret base. Which of course, isn't on the map. Thanks for that -- I'm sorry to whoever did recon, but your maps are wrong. Very wrong. I just ran for what I thought was a tool shed and wound up in a huge, overly friendly rosebush that sprayed weird sticky pollen all over my face. ...twice. And here I thought my goggles would do nothing on this mission.
Whatever, this is getting long. Pending further orders, I've decided to infiltrate the facility as camp's new soccer coach. Someone here must have enough balls for a game or two, and it seems like a good cover for a summer camp, even if it is only spring. But. Uh. Please send backup? The only support I've got here is my jock strap.
Siberian out, end transmission.
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Character: Frey Weilhausen
Series: Alice 19th
Character Age: 19
Canon: Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me... Not quite. In the world of Alice 19th, words are power. Lotis masters use the Lotis words (a form of magic that manifests through spoken word) to help people in need and drive darkness (called 'mara' and 'maram' interchangeably) out. On the flipside, Maram masters use Maram words to spread darkness into people's hearts. The plot revolves around Alice, a painfully shy girl and her crush Kyou as they try to learn all the Lotis words and rescue Alice's sister, Mayura, from the darkness. When you're up against something as big and bad as that, though, you can't always do it on your own. Enter Frey, an experienced Lotis master, who immediately picks Alice up and runs off, claiming he wants to marry her. You know, like a good mentor.
So it turns out that Frey, while a competent Lotis master, can sometimes come across as a little bit ditzy! And most of the time, he is super cheerful, extremely girl-crazy and a little bit cocky about his abilities. He also has an extreme love of jam (to the point where he wants it on his salad), a flair for dramatic exposition and a tendency to tease the people around him. However, that's not all there is to Frey! Underneath that first layer, there is the capacity for seriousness. When someone is in danger, or when the mara appears, or even when one of his friends is feeling particularly crappy, he'll put the teasing aside and focus fully on protecting or helping the people close to him, because their happiness is important. When not fighting the forces of darkness, Frey tends to joke around to lighten the mood, give decent advice about most things, and, basically, just be a nice friend to have around, as long as one can put up with his occasional eccentricities.
Sample Post:
Ladies, ladies! Now, there's more than enough of me to go around! But if you keep trying to chew on me, there will be a great deal less of me to go around after a while, y'know? That's not to say I'm not flattered! I don't mean any offense! But seriously, stop licking at my shoulder. Like, right now...? Thanks, I knew you'd see reason. ♥ ... aha. I see you- you're... offering me your heart! In a waaay more literal fashion than I would ever have imagined. That's... very kind of you, but I can't accept that kind of a gift! Please put it back in your chest. Actually, maybe you should rinse it off before you do that, it looks like you've got something.. green on there. I'm so sure that's not healthy.
Geez, you guys are in even worse shape than I expected. I've only ever seen people act like zombies, and I thought that was as bad as it got, but you guys have the full staggering-rotting-moaning-'braaains' deal going on, huh? Yikes. Well, in the interest of not letting things get much worse than they already are, I'm going to give you all a quick lesson in staying in one piece, because that's a subject in which I have an alarming amount of experience! Good? Good. Let's start! ♫-- first lesson is, don't bite or gnaw on anyone who hasn't specifically asked to be bitten or gnawed on! I know I'm hard to resist, but you'll have to try your best. Not everyone is as nice as I am, so some of them may bite back! Second lesson: avoid gross wiggly things of all kind, including but not limited to the kinds that glow, the kind that lives in the lake, and anything with shadowy evil tentacles made of darkness. All of those are bad!
But, because I know some of you were thinking it, you can't just go around waving flashlights all over the place and shouting I'M ATTACKING THE DARKNESS! That's not how it works at all. If you did that, the darkness in question would probably just laugh at you, then devour you whole. So that's obviously a bad idea! Now, for part three, I'm going to distribute some emergency whistles for you, just in case. What you have to do is make sure you have a buddy with you! Two heads are better than one, and some of you might end up having one head between you. If you see anything out of the ordinary, just blow on the whistle. Then somebody will come help you! And, uh, you over there? You should probably give your whistle to your partner. I mean, he has lips, and you ... have no lower jaw. Which can sometimes be detrimental... to the ... whistle-blowing ... process.
Finally, don't take any mysterious food from mysterious strangers! In some cases, this may be related to the first lesson, assuming your interpretation of 'food' does actually mean 'brains'. Remember! Signs of stranger danger can include glowing red eyes, sharp pointy teeth, and maniacal laughter whenever you turn around. Keep those in mind, and stay safe!
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Character: Ulquiorra Cifer
Series: BLEACH
Character Age: Could be a couple of years old, could be a couple of centuries old, could've been born last week. Physically he could pass for an undersized fifteen or sixteen; but given that this is shounen manga, that isn't saying much.
Canon:
In the Bleach universe there are two paths the soul can take after death: if purified by a shinigami, the soul can travel to Soul Society (think Heaven with really tacky Meiji-era costuming) where they have a chance at becoming a shinigami themselves. If left to its own devices, however, an abandoned soul can rot and degenerate on earth, eventually becoming a creature known as a "Hollow" - an instinct-driven, masked monster that preys on human souls. Between the two groups there occasionally occur some freak accidents (or should I say, experiments) in which the types inter-mingle: Shinigami who open up the Hollow sides of their souls are known as "Visoreds"; Hollows who cut off their masks and reconnect with their rational sides are known as "Arrancar". Ulquiorra is a particularly powerful member of the Arrancar clan, serving directly under Aizen Sousuke, leader of the Hollows, in a specialized task force of the Hollow army known as the Espada.
When Aizen wants something done, he sends the Espada. When Aizen wants something done professionally, he sends Ulquiorra - despite the fact that he is outranked by four other Arrancar in terms of strength and ability. This is probably due to the fact that, compared to the majority of his peers, Ulquiorra possesses an unprecedented level of composure and work ethic. While the other Espada dick around pursuing petty rivalries and personal gain, Ulquiorra follows his assigned duties with a meticulous kind of precision: be it reconnaissance, assassination, or babysitting. Personality-wise he comes off as kind of flat and dispassionate, though occasionally he'll show a slightly sadistic streak, provoking people who are struggling with grief or frustration and preying on their fears and insecurities. He's a highly analytical and literal thinker, and as such does not cushion his words or his actions - if you anger him, he will let you know. Currently on his shit list are: trash (his pet name for weaklings), whiners, answering questions, being rushed, being ignored, and feelings. Currently not is..... following orders.
When he is assigned the task of kidnapping and then overseeing the care and maintenance of the human prisoner, Inoue Orihime, Ulquiorra becomes morbidly fascinated with her preoccupation with matters of the "heart". Having no heart himself, and no visible means to ascertain the nature of the relationships she shares with her friends, he taunts her mercilessly, probing her mind and trying to understand what it is about something that does not tangibly exist, that could attribute to her resolve. Toward the end of the arc, after witnessing their dedication to one-another and being accepted by Orihime herself, Ulquiorra is beginning to understand. I'll be taking him from this point, post-chapter 354.
Sample Post:
If my sustained presence is anything to go by, then despite the failed attempt to terminate the interlopers I must still be of some use to Lord Aizen. To make up for this dereliction of duty I have already surveyed the premises and inhabitants for potential threats and resistants. These are the details of my findings:
The terrain is mostly woodland and marsh territory, with a relatively mild average land temperature. There are a diverse number of plant and animal species of curious origin; I attempted to obtain a sample of common garden rose, however upon sensing a threat the plant attacked me, and was Terminated. Further investigation into the forest yielded contact with aggressive humanoids in varying states of decay; however unable to ascertain whether they were Shinigami or Hollow in nature, they were Terminated. The outlaying area has one main body of water, a lake, though whether it is the primary source of water for the inhabitants is questionable. During my survey of the lake I encountered what appeared to be a hostile aquatic amphibian, possibly of the serpent family (Terminated, for good measure.)
Human inhabitants are largely trash; at most three signals ranking at a Shinigami level. Non-human residents include strange, winged mammals with cranial appendages carrying tiny signs. While not outwardly aggressive, they exhibit signs of being perturbed; and could potentially be the dominant species in this area. For the time being I have opted to observe them rather than engage.
This concludes the status report. I will remain on stand-by until further orders.
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Character: Garnet til Alexandros, aka Dagger
Series: Final Fantasy IX
Character Age: Sixteen.
Canon: Final Fantasy IX: Boy meets girl. Boy attempts to kidnap girl, only said girl is a princess who asks to be kidnapped by the boy in order to figure out how to stop the power-hungry queen. A silver haired man who looks a whole lot like a girl reveals himself as a force to be reckoned with, working with said evil queen, and our heroes form an unlikely group as they trek across the world in order to figure out how to well, save it. It's Final Fantasy going back to its roots, with more references to previous titles in the series than you can shake a stick at. High fantasy at its finest, complete with epic airship battles, romance, and the fate of the planet in the balance!
Garnet is the princess of Alexandria, and at first glance, she seems like a walking stereotype. She’s a shy, sweet white mage with a lovely singing voice. But don’t judge a book by its cover, for Garnet is very determined, and she will not hesitate while reaching for her goal. At least she’ll say please and thank you while stabbing you in the back doing as she deems necessary. All she wants is what’s best for her people, and if that means getting herself kidnapped, then so be it. She’s got an innate curiosity and desire to learn about anything and everything. She’s willing to try new things, especially if she’s read about it first. She might work too hard to do things her own way, but she is generally agreeable to accepting help so long as it doesn’t make her appear weak.
Sample Post: Pardon me, but I am Garnet til Alexandros, Princess of Alexandria, and can you inform me of the whereabouts of the camp locale? The brochure for Madame’s Camp for Friendly and Rehabilitated Monsters claims that it is nearby, although I seem to find myself exceptionally lost and unable to reclaim my sense of direction. Louisiana is a remarkable new location, and I am most impressed with the scenic greenery, which is much more mesmerizing than the printed image. However, dusk is approaching quite quickly, and I would very much appreciate finding my quarters before night falls.
What do you mean, brains? Can you possibly state your intentions more clearly? I find I am having difficulty understanding exactly what it is that you mean. Hmmm, perhaps I should try common-speak instead. That would enable me to blend in more amicably with the locals.
Hiya, can you tell me where camp is? I’m new here and want to find the mess hall before it gets dark and I can’t see my way ‘round anymore. You say in that direction? Do you think that you could maybe show me on the map?
Oh, wait a minute! Don’t go to pieces on me, please? I can tell you’re excited, but that’s not going to help me find camp. Would you like help putting yourself back together? It can’t be too hard, the arm goes into the socket like so, right? A little messier than intended, but it looks like you’re back in one piece - are you hugging me?
Hey, hey, let go! You’re squeezing me too tightly. And just where do you think your fingers are going? Stop being such a scumbag! Get off me!
I thought this was supposed to be a camp for friendly monsters. They’re certainly not acting very friendly.
Somehow, I don’t think he’s going to be much help. In that case, I think I’ll try my hand with the map again, and keep going forward. I most certainly did not escape Alexandria Castle to get myself lost in the wilderness at night. Well, the map says there’s supposed to be a lake nearby, and some kind of swamp, so I don’t think I’m too lost.
Is that another local? I must try again. So, I’m lost and looking for this place called camp, can you help me? The map says it should be about a mile away, but it doesn't say if that mile is north or south.
Very well, I can see I’m going to have no luck with the local population here. All they want me for is my brains!
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Character: Kashima Naoki
Series: Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Character Age: While a precise age is not provided, he is canonically in high school.
Canon: Have you ever had one of those just plain weird days? The sort of day where you go with your best friends to visit your teacher, Yuko, in the hospital, which turns out to be where Yuko is in fact working with a man named Hikawa in a plot to destroy the world, and then the world actually does end, but fortunately she selected you and your friends to survive? If you have, you either need to check into rehab, or you're Kashima Naoki. As it would turn out, this apocalypse is an event called the Conception, wherein Tokyo is transformed into a Vortex World: a hollow sphere wrapped around a disco ball divine being known as Kagutsuchi. The Vortex World is a chaotic wasteland, haunted by demons and lost souls, which awaits rebirth into a world shaped by the philosophy, or Reason, of a human chosen by Kagutsuchi. Not 15 minutes after the end of the world, Naoki meets a young boy and an old woman who forcibly implant him with a Magatama, a parasite containing the essence of demonic power.
Naoki has been transformed into the Demifiend, a being with a demonic body and a human heart. Thrust alone into the chaotic Vortex World, he is forced to adapt in a relatively short period of time, and survives by his dauntless will, sharp wits, and inhuman power. He's charismatic as well, able to persuade demons onto his side through bribery, philosophical rhetoric, and flattery. Naoki is respected and relied upon by others, including his friends, his teacher, and a paranormal journalist who survived the Conception, and it is his loyalty and courage that leads him to explore the Vortex World.
Sample:
Well, this is a different place. Odd that the teleportation terminal would lead to... Camp Fuck You Die, Louisiana? Am I reading the sign right? In fact, there's no Kagutsuchi in the sky and the ground doesn't slope. I'm not in the Vortex World anymore. Still, something doesn't sit right here, and I can't see my minions. It looks like a trap, but there's no way back. Well, if that's so, I've come to learn that sometimes the best way around a trap is right through it.
It's inhabited, but anyone that set up camp in a swamp is likely insane, violent, or just stupid. I'm betting on more than one. And what do you know, it looks like the locals are taking notice. They seem like a colorful bunch. Hey, you! Yes, you, with the tentacles and the eyestalks. Would you mind telling me where this is?
...Right, I'm flattered that you think my mouth's pretty, but I'm asking you where I am. Your Greatest Nightmare? No? Oh, my greatest nightmare? So, you're threatening me, then? I'm afraid I can't say I'm very frightened. But if you change your attitude, I could use a guide for this area, as you can probably see. Of course I'd pay you for your efforts! See this shiny aquamarine? I'm sure it'd look nice on your mantelpiece.
Not a fan of jewelry, eh? You want Earth women? Don't we all. Still, that's not a common demand. I've never seen a demon like you before. Maybe cold hard cash would be to your liking instead? Oh, no need to get offended. No, I'm not trying to treat you like a common Alpha Centauri whore, whatever you mean by that. I'm not letting you lay eggs in my throat, either.
Well, if you're not going to keep your tentacles to yourself, I'm afraid we can't work together. And if you're not going to stop, then you deserve what's about to happen.
All right, for the rest of you. I don't know if you're insane or violent, but hopefully you're not stupid, like Eyestalks over here. And there. And up in the tree. I'm still looking for a guide. Any takers?
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Character: Kiki
Series: Kiki's Delivery Service
Character Age: 13
Canon: According to tradition, when an apprentice witch turns thirteen she must move away from home, living and working independently in order to better practice her trade. What trade may vary: some witches make potions, some read fortunes. Kiki's only skill is flight, via her broom. (And considering this is an ability every witch possesses, some don't regard it as a skill at all.)
Despite that, she sets off, headstrong and determined to prove herself, and she soon comes across a small city by the sea. A sweet girl, optimistic, full of enthusiasm for everything around her-- Kiki is the kind of person to help out others before helping herself, and she uses her imagination and any and all resources to do her very best to make her own way. There are rough patches and there are false starts, but it all works out and she has a new home, new friends (such as a baker, Osono, and Ursula, a painter), and her very own highly trusted and reliable delivery service.
Kiki is often accompanied by her best friend, a black cat with whom she can communicate called Jiji.
Sample Post:
Wow, what an interesting place this is! I've never been in a swamp before, but it sure is. . . Well, some people have got to like it. I saw a few when I flew over, and they've got to be here for a reason, right? It is kind of in the middle of nowhere. Maybe that's the appeal? Like Ursula. Artists, and people like that. The flowers and things here are very pretty! If a bit hungry. I've never seen teeth on a dandelion before! A-and a glowing lake is certainly something new, that's for sure. It's not a place I'd want to be after dark, but. . . uh-uhm. What's that noise? Hey! I can hear you! Whoever's there better come out right now or I'll-- I'm a witch, you know! I-I can hex y. . .
Wah! Hello there!
You scared me! It's not nice to sneak up on people like that! How would you like it if someone did that to you, huh? Not very much, I'd imagine. Mmm. You're very familiar looking birds. What kind. . .? Oh, if only Jiji had come with me. It sure would help if I could understand you. . . I'm sorry! I just know I've seen one of you before, I had a picture book with all these animals from around the world, and you're all so colorful, I can't believe I don't-- oh! I know! You're toucans! That's it, right? It's very nice to meet you all! So pretty! And you're quite far from home, too! Don't worry, so am I. I flew, just like you! It's very exciting, isn't it, being on your own? This place is so. . . different. . . from what you're used to, I'm sure. But I'm only visiting; just a quick stop and then I'll be on my way. If you could just sign. . . right. . .
Kidding! I know birds can't sign things! Um, you wouldn't be able to show me to a person in charge, would you? It's tiring flying around searching all the time, and I need to deliver this right away. See, it's simply addressed "Camp. . ." Well! Camp. No one specific. If I could just find someone with some authority and. . . thumbs, that should do, I think. I'm kind of in a hurry, and this isn't exactly the lightest-- I mean! No I'm not complaining; I can handle it, it's just that I have to be getting home soon! I'm afraid if I stay here much longer the sun will set, and then it would probably be too dark for me to find my way, and. . . Oh, I suppose it can't be helped, can it? I don't want to make Osono and everybody worry, but I've got a job to do, no matter what. I probably should start looking for a place to stay. Just in case.
Wait, there's someone there! Hello! Excuse me, if I could have a moment of your time, I have a package f-- hey! What do you mean "it's a trap"? It's not! Look, it says right-- no, don't run away! Please! For goodness sake, what are you all afraid of? It's just a little package!
. . . Thank you! Sir! Thank you for not running away. Do you know where I could find someone in charge, sir? Could you help me? . . . Huh? "Is that a broom or are you just. . ." Gosh, of course I'm happy to see you!
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