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Character: Elliot Nightray
Series: Pandora Hearts
Character Age: Somewhere around 15-16
Canon:In the world of Pandora Hearts, there are four dukedoms: Vessalius, Nightray, Rainsworth, and Barma. There is also a fifth house, the Baskervilles, which have since fallen into disgrace. These four families are in control of a great power, and they use that power for their own gain. The Vessalius family has been at war with the Nightrays ever since the Vessalius family was promoted to one of the four dukedoms after the fall of the Baskervilles. The dark reputation of the Nightrays have followed them ever since they were accused of the murder of a prominent member of the Vessalius household, and they have grown to resent the flowering repuation of the Vessalius family.
Elliot Nightray is the rightful heir to the Nightray house, and he does the best to stand up to that name. As a result, he has a very strong sense of right and wrong, and he has no problems telling anyone what he really thinks. He can seem very angry at times, but his outbursts are precisely because he cares so much. Even though he tries to pretend that he doesn't care that much about other people, he will always do his best to protect someone that he thinks is in danger. He is especially passionate about protecting his family members, and doing his best to overcome the bad reputation of his family.
Sample Post:
Tch--! I arrive on the grounds of this weird place, and all I see are these green rotting people wandering around. I've seen my share of strange things but this has to take the cake. There is so much WRONG with this picture! You do not send a bunch of children to live with a bunch of weird rotting corpses if you want them to have fun! It’s DISGUSTING! There should be consideration for the fact that there are people living here. People who are SANITARY! I'm not saying that people can't be different but there is a difference between being a little bit eccentric and just being a complete and total EYESORE! This is so BEYOND idiotic!!
Now YOU, don’t look at me like that. I see you wandering around without any purpose whatsoever, I see you leeching off the fact that people seem to tolerate you, but I do NOT tolerate people with no purpose in their lives. You just look at me-wait. Turn your head back around so that I can look straight into your eyes when I’m talking to you. Yes, that's better. Your eyes may not be all that focused, but at least you can pretend that you are respecting me. And I really do deserve your respect, so don't roll your eyes at me like that! I don't NEED to see the backs of your eyes you know! Just look at me!
Now listen up, you. I don’t care if you’ve been dead for one day or one hundred years, that doesn’t give you an excuse to be completely purposeless. You still have two functioning legs and two functioning arms, right? You still have all of your other corpse friends, you know? Is it really so hard to just push your limit a little bit? You just sit there and stare at me like I am speaking gibberish to you, but I want you to know that this is entirely for your own good.
Now, I know this is a lot to take in, and I know that a lot of people would be taking this very badly, but think about it this way! You aren't sobbing into my jacket like some people would be doing right now, so take that stoicism and work with it. Even the most spineless little brat--hey I DIDN'T MEAN THAT YOU COULD TAKE OUT YOUR SPINE! I give up, there is nothing of worth here, you will never learn as long as you keep this up! You brought this upon yourself, just don't test me anymore! You should feel privileged that I bothered to help you out at all!
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Character: Cher Horowitz
Series: Clueless
Character Age: 16
Canon: Clueless is a highly influential teen film of the mid-90s following the adventures of a Beverly Hills teenager who falls in love and along the way begins to think about the more important things in life. Cher is that teenager. The movie charts her journey from totally clueless to clued up and happy, reaffirmed in her position as the queen of Bronson Alcott High.
Cher is somewhat concerned with the superficial - she likes cartoons and designer clothing and her exposure to Shakespeare is through Cliff's Notes. Her schemes don't always work out and she can be bitchy and quick to judge. Under those totally bitching outfits, however, beats a heart of gold. Cher wants people to be happy as much as she wants things to be pretty and fun.
Sample Post:
So, okay, I don't want to sound like a downer at all but you might want to rethink the furnishings here if you want to make the right impression. You sort of have clashing themes here and you might want to work on making them mesh so you don't keep scaring off visitors.
For a start, okay, like, the lake? It's all radioactive and rainbow and sparkly right now, right? But all the stuff around it is kind of drab and unappealing. If you could maybe find a way to set the lake off without betraying your main stylistic theme I think that could really work. Maybe some party lights would work or a whole new lighting scheme altogether with a more complex set up could bring out the shine in the surroundings and make the lake a more warm and inviting place to be. Don't you think your tentacle monster deserves better than this mangy exterior location? This could be a real attraction with a bit of effort. It would replenish her and bring people together in a whole new way.
Secondly, I don't want to sound like a total bitch, but all the rest of the camp seems bland and unconvincing. I'm not saying you need to choose between the gay party theme and freaky horror set up, but either way, there is a major lack of commitment in the decorative statement you're making. There's no real flow from one building to the next. It's like it was all put together in this totally haphazard way without thought for the stylistic integrity of the setting. If you could bring out the darkness of the theme without sacrificing the, like, majorly important elements like, you know, the rugged outdoorsy thing and the whole giant robots and whatever then that would be really effective.
It might sound like I'm asking for a lot but actually I think with a few minor improvements we could certainly party with the zombies. They may seem scary but I think underneath it all they just want nice things as much as you or me. Thank you very much.
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Character: JS ("Es")
Series: Ilegenes
Character Age: 13, appearing 20
Canon: Ilegenes is an island-country internationally known for its advances in genetic engineering and technology. More than just using this research for the common good, though, Ilegenes is making a massive profit by manufacturing clones and selling them illegally through the black market. Also known as "The Genetic Sodom,"it is commonplace to customize and buy humanoids to be kept as pets. Angel wings, butterfly wings, mermaid tails, black hair, blue hair, purple eyes- it's all possible for the right price.
Janis is the son of an influential figure in the Ilegenes black market. At a very young age, he was in a car accident that lost him an arm and both legs. Devastated, Janis's father decided to create a clone of him--a Perfect Spare, which would provide Janis with replacements of any limb or organ that he might need. JS is that clone. The Janis Spare is a mild-mannered and soft-spoken boy. Though slow to open up to strangers, once he does he proves himself gentle, earnest, and eager to please. JS is completely aware of his existence as a clone and a living spare body. He may have independent interests (like drawing and small animals), but superseding all of them in importance is his willingness to sacrifice anything for Janus: his God, whom he calls Brother.
Sample Post:
Excuse me, sir? I was wondering if you'd be willing to let me sketch you. -Ah, please don't look at me that way and...I'd really appreciate it if you all didn't crowd so closely. I only meant that I'd like to draw you if you'd give me permission to. I'm not calling you sketchy and I hope I don't come off that way; I definitely won't if you'd rather I didn't. It's just that I've never seen someone like you before and... Well, that's not entirely true, but it's rare to see so many clones like this. You actually remind me of those movies Brother once showed me, the ones about zombies. Oh, I understand now! Your master is a fan of those movies, isn't he? That would explain why he's willing to take care of all of you. He sounds like a very kind person... Do you think he'd help me find my way home? I got a little lost earlier, and I don't want to worry anyone.
I followed a unicorn here, you see, hoping to draw it if it slowed down enough for me to. It was really strange though... I've seen a lot of clones, and there are people who've cloned together something that looks like a unicorn, but I'd never seen one like this before. It was quite a stallion, very majestic, and had a beautiful mane and tail made up of all the colors of the rainbow. It was so wonderful! I don't have the confidence to imitate it exactly, but the song it was singing sounded something like... ♬ Always, I want to be with you, and make believe with you...♬
-Oh! Oh, did you see that? That was amazing! I don't know how, but I'm sure that's what also happened when the unicorn sang. There were a lot of rainbows and I was sure I saw a dolphin in the lake and it was so pretty... But then I lost track of where he went, and when I realized that he really was gone, I was already completely lost. I was hoping to find my way out when I came across you. I really didn't expect to see so many other people in such a rural place, but I'm glad I did. It's better to be in a strange place with other people.
You must have felt that way when you arrived too. I'm glad you were all able to find others eventually, especially other...defective clones. There's a feeling of camaraderie that way, isn't there? When you're with others like yourself. Your master is truly amazing. It's so rare that someone is willing to take in defects. It's sad, but most people...tend to throw them away. A-ah, I'm a clone too, you see, so I understand! And I walk around the Inner Island a lot, so I've encountered a lot of other defects. Most of them can't even move as well as you can, so you're lucky. I'm glad you've found someone to help you; Brother takes very good care of me, so I can relate to how it is. It's better this way, isn't it? Our situations are different, but I'm sure you understand how it feels to know there's always going to be someone there for you. ♬ And live in harmony, harmony~!♬
Ah, I'm sorry, but it is so very catchy.
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Character: Raiya Hisumi
Series: Monokuro Kitan
Age: Appears to be in his teens
Canon: Ririko Benibana isn't the type of girl to take things lying down, even when her family dies in a mysterious accident. Armed with nothing but a black card left behind by her late father, she heads to Kaminoshiro, the city of their deaths. But she only finds more questions upon arrival, all centering around an ominous black clock tower in the middle of town. The trouble is, no one wants to talk about it. So she pokes around, as one does, and gets attacked by a human using Malice, a dangerous supernatural weapon. She ends up being saved by a classmate who also uses Malice, leaving her much more confused. The boy, Shirou, doesn't bother to explain much of anything to Benibana--except one thing: "death gods live in the clock tower."
But not quite. The truth is, a group Malice users live there, and Raiya is one of them. Raiya is one of the few in the group who makes an effort to appear amicable, though his otherwise nonchalant and somewhat flighty attitude may be a little off-putting. Often called "creepy like a doll," Raiya doesn't hesitate to say cruel things about himself or others, unruffled by negative reactions to his words. He also has a tendency of using people for his own goals, and doesn't have any problem admitting it, either. Some things need to be done, after all, and most things will work out in the end, as he sees it. As for any mistakes... Well, he fixes those by whatever means necessary. Unfortunately, with all the time he spends being aloof, it's left him in the dark of normal social conventions and basic life skills, such as making tea. Despite all this, Raiya can be fairly empathetic, and ends up reflecting on his actions, those of the rest of his group, and occasionally all of humanity via soliloquy. Maybe some things need to be done, but that doesn't keep you from being a monster, right?
Sample Post:
Ah... So this is your "camp"? Well, looking at it, it could use improvement, but it does seem suited to animals like you. Gorillas, was it? Your coloration seems a little, mm, diseased, so you'll have to forgive me for not catching on right away. I wouldn't expect your sort to be drawn to any sort of civilization, either--or be quite so comfortable around humans. But I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't come here entirely by choice; Sometimes, certain things force you to do things you'd rather not do. And in this case, that "thing" would be Madame Director, wouldn't it? Ah... From the sound of it, she doesn't seem terribly fond of consent, does she? Of course, that doesn't excuse your over-enthusiasm in bringing me here, but I doubt I'm one to judge. For now, we should put that aside and discuss business. Why is Madame Director so avid about meeting me?
...Redecoration? Really? How unfortunate... Her efforts to fetch me have gone to waste, since I can't imagine why she would think I would have any talent in that. I wonder if maybe she was thinking of the dolls, but-- Ah, please don't think I have any weird hobbies or anything; it's not like that. I can tell you're still thinking it from your faces... It's fine; I'm used to that. But Madame Director certainly hired a lewd bunch to man her prison, didn't she? Yes, I think I'll call it that. I imagine she must be a very scared person herself, clutching her pillow at night in deprivation, or anger, or fear... and taking people into herself, her prison, as a means of gaining control. Corrupting the innocent is another means, though I don't think you could call me "innocent" anymore. I suppose, Madame Director and I have something in common, then. What people wouldn't do for power, I wonder...
But that's all speculation, of course. I'm sure you all would know her better than I would, and her decision to bring me here must make much more sense to you. I guess I don't have much of a choice to do it then, do I? I doubt she'll let me go just for doing a good job, but the worst she can do is banish me for the desecration of her prison. You'll assist me, won't you? I'd hate to disappoint your mistress, after all. But I really wonder what sort of improvement she's looking for... Death lingers everywhere, and her prisoners seem nothing short of harassed by her wildlife, and undergarments hang upon trees. I'll commend her for creating a place that heckles a man's sense of fear, pride, and decency, and can't say I think on the same wavelength. There are certain highs and lows mankind is not meant to reach, and this place may be one of them. And since it can't get any better, it can only get worse.
You've sworn to assist me, haven't you? Not just on your word, but your mistress's. Why don't we start with the agitation of the lake, first? I'm sure Madame Director won't mind that too much.
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Name: Kazuki Mutou
Age: 17
Series: Busou Renkin
Canon:
Busou Renkin is Nobuhiro Watsuki's take on the age-old 'boy meets girl' love story. Boy meets girl, girl is in danger, boy jumps in to save her and dies horribly over his mistake, and gets resurrected to fight monsters alongside the girl. Okay, perhaps it's not the same 'boy meets girl' love story, but it's certainly a more interesting read. Busou Renkin is the story of a world where homunculi - alchemic monsters made from humans and animals - wander the world and secretly devour humans; these monsters are kept in check by the Alchemist Army working in equal secrecy. The homunculi are invincible to all weapons except those created by alchemy, so the Alchemist Army uses special alchemy-based weapons called Busou Renkin.
Kazuki Muto is the main character, and he pretty much embodies the stereotype of 'shounen retard'. He has a wide array of skills, but he keeps them all secret until they're needed. Why? Because, in his own words, it's cooler that way. But on the other hand, he also leaps in without thinking to save anyone in danger, and hates killing even when it's necessary. However, at the same time, he can befriend people who have an almost absurdly high body count. As a result, he is called a hypocrite from time to time as well, though he comes to terms with that. Despite his strong abilities as an Alchemist Warrior, though, in terms of personality, he's still just a teenage boy. He's hilariously bad with the girl he likes, he enjoys explosions and secret agent movies, and he sticks his nose into everyone's business. Of course, the genre being what it is, he is also filled with BURNING SHOUNEN SPIRIT and tends to yell a lot.
Sample:
All right, summer camp! I came all the way to America for this, so let's see what these camps are like here. I was expecting it to be like the movies, with secret military bases and big trucks, but this might be better! I've never been to a swamp before, but this place seems cool enough. Yeah, it's going to be incredible! I've spent the last few months secretly training for this camp trip - one hundred pushups a night, running three miles with weights, and then the secret training menu. I've researched all the games most summer camps have, and I've developed my secret skills. Why all these secrets, you ask? Because they're cooler that way!
The first activity, the legendary... Three-Legged Race! You tie your leg to a partner's, and then the two of you race together. It requires careful teamwork, good balance, and- Hey! You can't just take off your leg to give to your partner! You have to play fair or you'll be disqualified, and the penalty for disqualification is a hundred push-ups! Hey, put your arms back on, I saw that. You can't get out of your punishment that easily!
Good! Now that you've done that, let's just forget the three-legged race and move on to the next thing. It's way cooler! A test of strength and skill, pitting man against nature... A single slip can ruin even the hardest, most experienced person... Of course, I'm talking about rock climbing! I don't see any equipment or harnesses, but that's okay. Whoever made this place must have realized, with burning spirit, that sort of thing just isn't needed! Come on, everyone, there's a big rocky thing with caves over there! We can explore the caves later, but for now, we have to get to the top!
Hey, there's no need to worry like that! Look, the sign only says 'Caves of Despair'. We're climbing the outside, not exploring the caves, so there's no problems to worry about! Wait, haven't you put your arms back on yet?! It can't be that hard! Let me get it for you, I remember how this goes. The arm bone connects to the shoulder bone, and that connects to the collar bone, like this! ... I think that's right, anyway. Hold on, I'll try... Hey, don't throw that shoulder at me, I was just trying to help!
Ahhh, all right! Instead of these sorts of games, there's still one more activity that all summer camps have. Of course, I mean swimming! It's not summer without a trip to the ocean, to enjoy the water. Of course, summer camp must have that too, right there in that lake! It's green, so that means it must have been treated with chlorine! That's pretty impressive to do to a whole lake! Of course I'm sure that's right! I may have slept through every science class I took, but even I still learned the chlorine turns things green! Now, come on, everyone, I'll race you! First one to do ten laps around the lake wins!
What? Of course it's okay! There's no point in hiding it now, I'm secretly a master at tentacle evasion!
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Character: Elliot Nightray
Series: Pandora Hearts
Character Age: Somewhere around 15-16
Canon:In the world of Pandora Hearts, there are four dukedoms: Vessalius, Nightray, Rainsworth, and Barma. There is also a fifth house, the Baskervilles, which have since fallen into disgrace. These four families are in control of a great power, and they use that power for their own gain. The Vessalius family has been at war with the Nightrays ever since the Vessalius family was promoted to one of the four dukedoms after the fall of the Baskervilles. The dark reputation of the Nightrays have followed them ever since they were accused of the murder of a prominent member of the Vessalius household, and they have grown to resent the flowering repuation of the Vessalius family.
Elliot Nightray is the rightful heir to the Nightray house, and he does the best to stand up to that name. As a result, he has a very strong sense of right and wrong, and he has no problems telling anyone what he really thinks. He can seem very angry at times, but his outbursts are precisely because he cares so much. Even though he tries to pretend that he doesn't care that much about other people, he will always do his best to protect someone that he thinks is in danger. He is especially passionate about protecting his family members, and doing his best to overcome the bad reputation of his family.
Sample Post:
Tch--! I arrive on the grounds of this weird place, and all I see are these green rotting people wandering around. I've seen my share of strange things but this has to take the cake. There is so much WRONG with this picture! You do not send a bunch of children to live with a bunch of weird rotting corpses if you want them to have fun! It’s DISGUSTING! There should be consideration for the fact that there are people living here. People who are SANITARY! I'm not saying that people can't be different but there is a difference between being a little bit eccentric and just being a complete and total EYESORE! This is so BEYOND idiotic!!
Now YOU, don’t look at me like that. I see you wandering around without any purpose whatsoever, I see you leeching off the fact that people seem to tolerate you, but I do NOT tolerate people with no purpose in their lives. You just look at me-wait. Turn your head back around so that I can look straight into your eyes when I’m talking to you. Yes, that's better. Your eyes may not be all that focused, but at least you can pretend that you are respecting me. And I really do deserve your respect, so don't roll your eyes at me like that! I don't NEED to see the backs of your eyes you know! Just look at me!
Now listen up, you. I don’t care if you’ve been dead for one day or one hundred years, that doesn’t give you an excuse to be completely purposeless. You still have two functioning legs and two functioning arms, right? You still have all of your other corpse friends, you know? Is it really so hard to just push your limit a little bit? You just sit there and stare at me like I am speaking gibberish to you, but I want you to know that this is entirely for your own good.
Now, I know this is a lot to take in, and I know that a lot of people would be taking this very badly, but think about it this way! You aren't sobbing into my jacket like some people would be doing right now, so take that stoicism and work with it. Even the most spineless little brat--hey I DIDN'T MEAN THAT YOU COULD TAKE OUT YOUR SPINE! I give up, there is nothing of worth here, you will never learn as long as you keep this up! You brought this upon yourself, just don't test me anymore! You should feel privileged that I bothered to help you out at all!
Poll Vote!
Character: Cher Horowitz
Series: Clueless
Character Age: 16
Canon: Clueless is a highly influential teen film of the mid-90s following the adventures of a Beverly Hills teenager who falls in love and along the way begins to think about the more important things in life. Cher is that teenager. The movie charts her journey from totally clueless to clued up and happy, reaffirmed in her position as the queen of Bronson Alcott High.
Cher is somewhat concerned with the superficial - she likes cartoons and designer clothing and her exposure to Shakespeare is through Cliff's Notes. Her schemes don't always work out and she can be bitchy and quick to judge. Under those totally bitching outfits, however, beats a heart of gold. Cher wants people to be happy as much as she wants things to be pretty and fun.
Sample Post:
So, okay, I don't want to sound like a downer at all but you might want to rethink the furnishings here if you want to make the right impression. You sort of have clashing themes here and you might want to work on making them mesh so you don't keep scaring off visitors.
For a start, okay, like, the lake? It's all radioactive and rainbow and sparkly right now, right? But all the stuff around it is kind of drab and unappealing. If you could maybe find a way to set the lake off without betraying your main stylistic theme I think that could really work. Maybe some party lights would work or a whole new lighting scheme altogether with a more complex set up could bring out the shine in the surroundings and make the lake a more warm and inviting place to be. Don't you think your tentacle monster deserves better than this mangy exterior location? This could be a real attraction with a bit of effort. It would replenish her and bring people together in a whole new way.
Secondly, I don't want to sound like a total bitch, but all the rest of the camp seems bland and unconvincing. I'm not saying you need to choose between the gay party theme and freaky horror set up, but either way, there is a major lack of commitment in the decorative statement you're making. There's no real flow from one building to the next. It's like it was all put together in this totally haphazard way without thought for the stylistic integrity of the setting. If you could bring out the darkness of the theme without sacrificing the, like, majorly important elements like, you know, the rugged outdoorsy thing and the whole giant robots and whatever then that would be really effective.
It might sound like I'm asking for a lot but actually I think with a few minor improvements we could certainly party with the zombies. They may seem scary but I think underneath it all they just want nice things as much as you or me. Thank you very much.
Poll Vote!
Character: JS ("Es")
Series: Ilegenes
Character Age: 13, appearing 20
Canon: Ilegenes is an island-country internationally known for its advances in genetic engineering and technology. More than just using this research for the common good, though, Ilegenes is making a massive profit by manufacturing clones and selling them illegally through the black market. Also known as "The Genetic Sodom,"it is commonplace to customize and buy humanoids to be kept as pets. Angel wings, butterfly wings, mermaid tails, black hair, blue hair, purple eyes- it's all possible for the right price.
Janis is the son of an influential figure in the Ilegenes black market. At a very young age, he was in a car accident that lost him an arm and both legs. Devastated, Janis's father decided to create a clone of him--a Perfect Spare, which would provide Janis with replacements of any limb or organ that he might need. JS is that clone. The Janis Spare is a mild-mannered and soft-spoken boy. Though slow to open up to strangers, once he does he proves himself gentle, earnest, and eager to please. JS is completely aware of his existence as a clone and a living spare body. He may have independent interests (like drawing and small animals), but superseding all of them in importance is his willingness to sacrifice anything for Janus: his God, whom he calls Brother.
Sample Post:
Excuse me, sir? I was wondering if you'd be willing to let me sketch you. -Ah, please don't look at me that way and...I'd really appreciate it if you all didn't crowd so closely. I only meant that I'd like to draw you if you'd give me permission to. I'm not calling you sketchy and I hope I don't come off that way; I definitely won't if you'd rather I didn't. It's just that I've never seen someone like you before and... Well, that's not entirely true, but it's rare to see so many clones like this. You actually remind me of those movies Brother once showed me, the ones about zombies. Oh, I understand now! Your master is a fan of those movies, isn't he? That would explain why he's willing to take care of all of you. He sounds like a very kind person... Do you think he'd help me find my way home? I got a little lost earlier, and I don't want to worry anyone.
I followed a unicorn here, you see, hoping to draw it if it slowed down enough for me to. It was really strange though... I've seen a lot of clones, and there are people who've cloned together something that looks like a unicorn, but I'd never seen one like this before. It was quite a stallion, very majestic, and had a beautiful mane and tail made up of all the colors of the rainbow. It was so wonderful! I don't have the confidence to imitate it exactly, but the song it was singing sounded something like... ♬ Always, I want to be with you, and make believe with you...♬
-Oh! Oh, did you see that? That was amazing! I don't know how, but I'm sure that's what also happened when the unicorn sang. There were a lot of rainbows and I was sure I saw a dolphin in the lake and it was so pretty... But then I lost track of where he went, and when I realized that he really was gone, I was already completely lost. I was hoping to find my way out when I came across you. I really didn't expect to see so many other people in such a rural place, but I'm glad I did. It's better to be in a strange place with other people.
You must have felt that way when you arrived too. I'm glad you were all able to find others eventually, especially other...defective clones. There's a feeling of camaraderie that way, isn't there? When you're with others like yourself. Your master is truly amazing. It's so rare that someone is willing to take in defects. It's sad, but most people...tend to throw them away. A-ah, I'm a clone too, you see, so I understand! And I walk around the Inner Island a lot, so I've encountered a lot of other defects. Most of them can't even move as well as you can, so you're lucky. I'm glad you've found someone to help you; Brother takes very good care of me, so I can relate to how it is. It's better this way, isn't it? Our situations are different, but I'm sure you understand how it feels to know there's always going to be someone there for you. ♬ And live in harmony, harmony~!♬
Ah, I'm sorry, but it is so very catchy.
Poll Vote!
Character: Raiya Hisumi
Series: Monokuro Kitan
Age: Appears to be in his teens
Canon: Ririko Benibana isn't the type of girl to take things lying down, even when her family dies in a mysterious accident. Armed with nothing but a black card left behind by her late father, she heads to Kaminoshiro, the city of their deaths. But she only finds more questions upon arrival, all centering around an ominous black clock tower in the middle of town. The trouble is, no one wants to talk about it. So she pokes around, as one does, and gets attacked by a human using Malice, a dangerous supernatural weapon. She ends up being saved by a classmate who also uses Malice, leaving her much more confused. The boy, Shirou, doesn't bother to explain much of anything to Benibana--except one thing: "death gods live in the clock tower."
But not quite. The truth is, a group Malice users live there, and Raiya is one of them. Raiya is one of the few in the group who makes an effort to appear amicable, though his otherwise nonchalant and somewhat flighty attitude may be a little off-putting. Often called "creepy like a doll," Raiya doesn't hesitate to say cruel things about himself or others, unruffled by negative reactions to his words. He also has a tendency of using people for his own goals, and doesn't have any problem admitting it, either. Some things need to be done, after all, and most things will work out in the end, as he sees it. As for any mistakes... Well, he fixes those by whatever means necessary. Unfortunately, with all the time he spends being aloof, it's left him in the dark of normal social conventions and basic life skills, such as making tea. Despite all this, Raiya can be fairly empathetic, and ends up reflecting on his actions, those of the rest of his group, and occasionally all of humanity via soliloquy. Maybe some things need to be done, but that doesn't keep you from being a monster, right?
Sample Post:
Ah... So this is your "camp"? Well, looking at it, it could use improvement, but it does seem suited to animals like you. Gorillas, was it? Your coloration seems a little, mm, diseased, so you'll have to forgive me for not catching on right away. I wouldn't expect your sort to be drawn to any sort of civilization, either--or be quite so comfortable around humans. But I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't come here entirely by choice; Sometimes, certain things force you to do things you'd rather not do. And in this case, that "thing" would be Madame Director, wouldn't it? Ah... From the sound of it, she doesn't seem terribly fond of consent, does she? Of course, that doesn't excuse your over-enthusiasm in bringing me here, but I doubt I'm one to judge. For now, we should put that aside and discuss business. Why is Madame Director so avid about meeting me?
...Redecoration? Really? How unfortunate... Her efforts to fetch me have gone to waste, since I can't imagine why she would think I would have any talent in that. I wonder if maybe she was thinking of the dolls, but-- Ah, please don't think I have any weird hobbies or anything; it's not like that. I can tell you're still thinking it from your faces... It's fine; I'm used to that. But Madame Director certainly hired a lewd bunch to man her prison, didn't she? Yes, I think I'll call it that. I imagine she must be a very scared person herself, clutching her pillow at night in deprivation, or anger, or fear... and taking people into herself, her prison, as a means of gaining control. Corrupting the innocent is another means, though I don't think you could call me "innocent" anymore. I suppose, Madame Director and I have something in common, then. What people wouldn't do for power, I wonder...
But that's all speculation, of course. I'm sure you all would know her better than I would, and her decision to bring me here must make much more sense to you. I guess I don't have much of a choice to do it then, do I? I doubt she'll let me go just for doing a good job, but the worst she can do is banish me for the desecration of her prison. You'll assist me, won't you? I'd hate to disappoint your mistress, after all. But I really wonder what sort of improvement she's looking for... Death lingers everywhere, and her prisoners seem nothing short of harassed by her wildlife, and undergarments hang upon trees. I'll commend her for creating a place that heckles a man's sense of fear, pride, and decency, and can't say I think on the same wavelength. There are certain highs and lows mankind is not meant to reach, and this place may be one of them. And since it can't get any better, it can only get worse.
You've sworn to assist me, haven't you? Not just on your word, but your mistress's. Why don't we start with the agitation of the lake, first? I'm sure Madame Director won't mind that too much.
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Name: Kazuki Mutou
Age: 17
Series: Busou Renkin
Canon:
Busou Renkin is Nobuhiro Watsuki's take on the age-old 'boy meets girl' love story. Boy meets girl, girl is in danger, boy jumps in to save her and dies horribly over his mistake, and gets resurrected to fight monsters alongside the girl. Okay, perhaps it's not the same 'boy meets girl' love story, but it's certainly a more interesting read. Busou Renkin is the story of a world where homunculi - alchemic monsters made from humans and animals - wander the world and secretly devour humans; these monsters are kept in check by the Alchemist Army working in equal secrecy. The homunculi are invincible to all weapons except those created by alchemy, so the Alchemist Army uses special alchemy-based weapons called Busou Renkin.
Kazuki Muto is the main character, and he pretty much embodies the stereotype of 'shounen retard'. He has a wide array of skills, but he keeps them all secret until they're needed. Why? Because, in his own words, it's cooler that way. But on the other hand, he also leaps in without thinking to save anyone in danger, and hates killing even when it's necessary. However, at the same time, he can befriend people who have an almost absurdly high body count. As a result, he is called a hypocrite from time to time as well, though he comes to terms with that. Despite his strong abilities as an Alchemist Warrior, though, in terms of personality, he's still just a teenage boy. He's hilariously bad with the girl he likes, he enjoys explosions and secret agent movies, and he sticks his nose into everyone's business. Of course, the genre being what it is, he is also filled with BURNING SHOUNEN SPIRIT and tends to yell a lot.
Sample:
All right, summer camp! I came all the way to America for this, so let's see what these camps are like here. I was expecting it to be like the movies, with secret military bases and big trucks, but this might be better! I've never been to a swamp before, but this place seems cool enough. Yeah, it's going to be incredible! I've spent the last few months secretly training for this camp trip - one hundred pushups a night, running three miles with weights, and then the secret training menu. I've researched all the games most summer camps have, and I've developed my secret skills. Why all these secrets, you ask? Because they're cooler that way!
The first activity, the legendary... Three-Legged Race! You tie your leg to a partner's, and then the two of you race together. It requires careful teamwork, good balance, and- Hey! You can't just take off your leg to give to your partner! You have to play fair or you'll be disqualified, and the penalty for disqualification is a hundred push-ups! Hey, put your arms back on, I saw that. You can't get out of your punishment that easily!
Good! Now that you've done that, let's just forget the three-legged race and move on to the next thing. It's way cooler! A test of strength and skill, pitting man against nature... A single slip can ruin even the hardest, most experienced person... Of course, I'm talking about rock climbing! I don't see any equipment or harnesses, but that's okay. Whoever made this place must have realized, with burning spirit, that sort of thing just isn't needed! Come on, everyone, there's a big rocky thing with caves over there! We can explore the caves later, but for now, we have to get to the top!
Hey, there's no need to worry like that! Look, the sign only says 'Caves of Despair'. We're climbing the outside, not exploring the caves, so there's no problems to worry about! Wait, haven't you put your arms back on yet?! It can't be that hard! Let me get it for you, I remember how this goes. The arm bone connects to the shoulder bone, and that connects to the collar bone, like this! ... I think that's right, anyway. Hold on, I'll try... Hey, don't throw that shoulder at me, I was just trying to help!
Ahhh, all right! Instead of these sorts of games, there's still one more activity that all summer camps have. Of course, I mean swimming! It's not summer without a trip to the ocean, to enjoy the water. Of course, summer camp must have that too, right there in that lake! It's green, so that means it must have been treated with chlorine! That's pretty impressive to do to a whole lake! Of course I'm sure that's right! I may have slept through every science class I took, but even I still learned the chlorine turns things green! Now, come on, everyone, I'll race you! First one to do ten laps around the lake wins!
What? Of course it's okay! There's no point in hiding it now, I'm secretly a master at tentacle evasion!
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