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Hey guys! First round, and we're going with campers first! Thank you to everyone for making sure to put "camper" or "counselor" in the subjects, btw. It has been super helpful!
Remember!
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Now VOTE. Eh, we're pretty solid here. Closed!
Character: Jet Link/Codename "Cyborg 002"
Series: Cyborg 009 (2001 Animated Ver.)
Age: 18
Canon: Welcome to Black Ghost, an organization bent on dominating the world through bi-winning the world's arms race. From within these death merchants emerge nine unlikely "heroes": the 00 cyborgs, living weapons inhumanely created from people who were all unwittingly kidnapped. Their reward? Humanist angst, and exceptional super powers meant for mindless slaughter--"gifts" they’ve decided they'll use instead to bring peace to the world by fighting injustice, one ridiculous henchman scheme at a time.
Jet is your quintessential all-American bad boy: brash, cocky, and confrontational, with a side of dubious moral fiber. But no bad boy is complete without a heart of gold--Jet has an unshakable sense of loyalty and a surprising commitment to social justice. Jet’s childish, egotistical dreams of being a "hero" manifest through his fervent compassion for people in need. However, his execution leaves something to be desired, as more often than not his penchant for maintaining a rough exterior portrays him as something of an idiot... a quality which may also just be part of his well-rounded, endearing personality.
Each cyborg has their own unique abilities; 002, Jet is aptly named: he possesses the powers of flight and super speed.
Sample Post:
All right, buddy, cut the crap. I don't care if there's plenty of room to go around, when a guy checks out he expects to be leaving--gone with the goddamn wind! As much as I’d love to stick around this lovely place, I got business to take care of. People to meet, places to go, cool wind in my hair, and all that jazz. Sure, I could grace the folks here with my dazzling good looks and irresistible charm, but between you and me, this just ain't my scene. In any case, I don't need to go around explaining myself to the likes of you. Hey man, this is the 21st century now, and the last I heard purple gorilla suits just don't jam with the ladies. Or any one else.
What kind of sicko joint makes their guys run around in ridiculous get-ups? I just answered my own question, didn't I. Listen, "friend"--oh, you got a name-tag, real cute. Real threatening. Nothing like a bouncer who introduces himself... "Hello, my name is Drew P. Wiener."
Oh, real funny! So funny I forgot to laugh! I guess I should return the favor, and introduce myself, huh? Hey, very nice to meetcha, HEYWOOD JABLOME? Or as my friends like to call me, Howboutaknucklesandwich Asshole?! Screw you. --Relax?! Oh, I'm plenty relaxed. Come a lil' closer, and your face can get real intimate with my super laid-back fist. Not everyone gets to see me this pleasant. Plus, hey, you get to go around after telling everyone you got punched by the great Jet Link! It's an offer you can't refuse.
Yeah, yeah, ya don't do negotiations, gotta take it up with the boss. There are a few choice "words" I’d like to have with this director fella, and by words I mean, heh... I'm sure you don't need me to spell this one out for you. So show me to this almighty director of yours already. Come on, if you're so sure I'd lose, what's it to you?
That's more like it. The old wizard behind the curtain set-up, huh? Whatever's behind there, you betcha I'm ready for it. So, what's it gonna be? Mad scientist, indestructible dinosaur robots, communist lawyers--I've seen 'em all. You can hide behind that thing all you want, but I'm gonna be right here waiting when you're done playing chicken. Let's get ready to rumble.
--a chick?! You got a lady kept behind there for your own devious...! All right, buster! I'm only going to say this once: a man’s got a line, and you just crossed it. So come on out, because I got something real important to say to you, mano a mano. That's face to face, just FYI.
Come at me, and I'll show you how fly I really am!
Poll Vote!
Character: Blaine Anderson
Series: Glee
Character Age: 17
Canon: Glee is that show about scrappy misfits just looking to be accepted for who they are via singing songs about feelings in their high school show choir. While the main group has to deal with being the bottom of the social heap, another school exists in the Glee-verse where bullying isn’t tolerated, and singing in the glee club is like being a rock star. Blaine Anderson is the golden boy soloist of that particular boys school group -- charismatic, energetic and handsome, he’s like a gay, private school Prince Charming.
Although violently bullied at his former public school, you’d never guess by meeting him that the seemingly out and proud teen ever dealt with anything unpleasant. Naturally commanding the attention of those around him, Blaine exudes an easy kindness and dapper charm, despite a tendency towards misspoken sentiment, questionable advice and accidental insults. He’s so smooth, in fact, that even over the top ridiculous gestures like reminding someone their mom is dead at a bird funeral, or getting a guy he’d had coffee with twice fired by serenading him with a totally unwanted flash mob, come off as simply well meaning and earnest. Thankfully for Blaine, he’s sort of hard to hate, no matter what private school utopia has allowed him to forget about the real world, or how obtuse he can manage to be.
*Blaine has a history of performing at theme parks, specifically Six Flags.
Sample Post:
Marcy, let me be the first to tell you that no matter what anyone says, you’re beautiful.
Love will take more than one attempt, but don’t let that get you down, alright? Sometimes it just takes a really fantastic musical number, and other times you may find you need to confess somewhere unique and interesting like a retirement home or even maybe during times where people’s emotions are at their peak, like when they’re sad or under great personal duress -- which I expect is pretty common in a place like this. Surprisingly, that doesn’t always work, but you’ll hit the mark eventually! One small word of advice though, sneaking a tentacle up a stranger’s trouser leg isn’t going to work on most guys -- but who knows, Marcy. Maybe if you do that to the right one for you, he’ll think you hung the moon. Probably not though, so it’s best to find a different tactic.
Now, the other thing you have to remember is that the people we care the most about don’t always notice, even if you grope them when they accidentally come too close to the lake. Pining after the guy you like while they scorn and ignore your advances can also be painful, I know. It might even make you feel lonely and isolated and question your worth as a person. Don’t get down worrying that it’s because he thinks you’re unattractive, some guys are just superficial. It’s not something you should take personally, you’re stunning Marcy, really. Come on now, what did I tell you about the tentacles? I’m flattered, but you should really save that for the person you like. I still don’t think it’s your best plan, but that’s your call, and I love the enthusiasm! You’re going to make some lucky guy really happy, I know it.
Also, while I think it’s great that you’re so different and unique, it might not be a bad idea to try and blend in a little. Don’t get me wrong, Marcy, I’m sure there are tons of great people out there who can’t wait to meet a girl like you, slimy tentacles and all, but in the meantime it couldn’t hurt to try and make falling for you a little easier. Maybe keep them underwater for the first impression, just as a thought. Hey, don’t look so sad! I’m not saying I think you’re unattractive, I’m just suggesting that it couldn’t hurt to ease people into the reality of being a sea monster.
Oh man, look at the time! It’s been great talking to you Marcy, but I’d better get going if I expect to find the summer performance rehearsals. You guys are running the strangest Six Flags operation I’ve ever seen, but I’m really excited about how friendly everyone has been today, despite the working conditions. I’m so fortunate to have made a friend so fast, and such an affectionate one! Maybe if we get really lucky, we’ll be working alongside each other! Then I’ll get the chance to see firsthand how you put what I’ve told you to use on whoever the lucky guy is. I’m sure he won’t even know what hit him.
Poll Vote!
Character: Emily Fields
Series: Pretty Little Liars
Age: 16
Canon: Secrets are the things that keep us close. At least so said one teen queen bee by the name of Alison DiLaurentis. And who knows, maybe she was right. She was the one each of her friends went to with their dirty little secrets after all, and when she vanished under mysterious circumstances, they all fell out with each other pretty quickly. In fact, it took an entire year for them to be brought back together, minus Ali of course, finding a rekindled bond in their mutual harassment by a stalker who seems to know everything about them and yet gives no clue to his or her identity other than the pseudonym “A.” Could this be their missing friend playing a cruel joke? Or is something more sinister at work? The truth is elusive in this game of secrets and lies, but it may be the only thing that will save them from disappearing next. Well, the truth and each other that is.
As for the leading ladies themselves, you’ll find their re-formed circle unsurprisingly consists of several outsider types you might recognize: the odd but creative misfit, the hypercompetitive overachiever, the once-ugly duckling with image issues, and then Emily Fields, the good little girl. Sweet, caring, and a little bit shy, she’s always done all the right things her family expected with no more resistance than the occasional passing grumble, but secretly Emily’s been unsatisfied with her life for some time now and has just been too scared and insecure to stand up and change it. What would people say after all if they found out “Mr. and Mrs. Military’s perfect daughter” was thinking of quitting the swim team or had made friends with the creepy kid down the street or might want to kiss other girls or something? Imagine the scandal! Despite her timidity though, Emily really is a warm and friendly person with a romantic, cautiously optimistic center that struggles against her doubts. And, as strange as it may sound, her stalker’s bullying might have been the last push she needed to finally start plucking up her courage and trying to be honest about who she is, as well as what she wants. Lucky for us, “who she is” seems like it will still include that quiet, kinda dorky nice-girl, because that part of her is pretty darn cute.
Sample Post:
It’s okay, really. I promise. You can stop thanking me now. I think it’s really great that you want to throw a party for all the new campers and counselors getting here this weekend, especially after I heard this is supposed to be some kind of special landmark for everyone, and I’m happy to be a part of it and help set things up. I may not have the best sense for these sorts of things, but I’ve worked on decorations for plenty of school events before and even done props for a play, so I can at least follow orders... Okay, okay, stop giggling and get back to work, you perv. That was a big mental stretch to anything even remotely dirty, and you know it.
Like I was saying, I think you’re doing a great thing here, and although I’m not sure I get why you chose this in particular, I really like the horror movie theme. People tell me I watch too many of them, but compared to you and your friends, I guess I’m still kind of a lightweight fan, huh? Your costumes are amazing, and everybody seems really into it. --haha, yeah, “Brains!” Exactly.
I’ve heard of sexy vampire and witch costumes before, but “sexy zombie” is definitely a new one on me. Er, not that I’m saying you don’t make it work. Or that I meant anything weird by calling your look sexy. I mean, it is. You are. I only-- Um, can I start over? ...hi, I like your outfit. It is interesting and very well put together. I’d love to find out sometime where you got your makeup, and your props and snacks too actually, while I’m at it. If that’s not too much to ask of course. It’s just that I’ve heard the usual tips like that peeled grapes can make good fake eyeballs, but whatever you used to make yours, and all the other creepy goodies as well, just looks and feels so realistic. Hopefully they taste good too and, you know, won’t all get eaten up before I get the chance to try one. I guess I can attempt to leave them for everybody at the party for now, but I’ve been surviving on nothing but junk food all day, so I make no promises.
Though, speaking of the new arrivals the party is for, what’s the big deal about showing up this weekend anyway? All I’ve heard is that there are adults and kids both coming at the same time, but there has to be something more to it than that, right? That alone doesn’t sound like too big of a deal to me... Though, uh, judging by all the horrified stares I’m getting now, it’s possible I was wrong? Sorry. I guess there really is a lot more to this place than I know about. So, maybe I’ll just be quiet now and go hang up the streamers or something... If anybody needs me, I’ll be over here with the thumbtacks and the glitter-covered small intestines.
Poll Vote!
Character: Caroline Forbes
Series: The Vampire Diaries
Character Age: 17
Canon: Mystic Falls is a town that loves nostalgic trips a little too much. If it’s not the masquerade balls or events celebrating the founding families, it’s the sudden arrival of vampires for the first time since they were destroyed during the American Civil War. With them comes the werewolves and the witches to create a triad of problems. All of this is triggered by one seemingly normal girl’s existence, her vampire boyfriend, and her uncanny resemblance to his ex who, over a century prior, stayed with him in that same small town.
Caroline Forbes isn’t exactly normal “vampire” material-she’s peppy, does a lot of community service, and helps organize the nostalgia-inspired events that frequently occur in Mystic Falls. But given her tendency to have her fingers in too many pies, it’s not surprising she gains a supernatural edge, too. Caroline is aware of her dominant traits: she’s domineering, tactless, at times somewhat insensitive, but she’s always had a good heart. Her transformation has changed little-if anything, she’s twice the neurotic, rambling and anxious girl as ever. But being a new vampire isn’t easy in a place like Mystic Falls. She finds herself at odds with all her loved ones, and this position helps her become more self-aware as she tries to ignore her murderous urges so she can be there for her friends as they deal with possible sacrifices and their own monstrous changes. She struggles at holding it together, but she has no choice but to be the badass she needs to be. It’s hard to keep a level-head about these things, and it’s even more ironic that she’s landed that role; in the end, maybe it’s all an unconventional part of growing up.
Sample Post:
I do not appreciate waking up in a weird summer camp and suddenly told that what I need to do is help out a bunch of zombies. I don’t see why I have to listen to a toucan, especially since all I can think about are Fruit Loops and how I haven’t had them since I was a little kid. Thanks for bringing up the memories of how Mom cruelly ripped them away because she thought they had too much sugar. But you know what, Mr. Toucan? Toucan Sam was a lot cooler than you’ll ever be, so don’t think you can just give me orders because you’ve suddenly made me remember my childhood!-But fine, fly away! What do I care? I’ll just help these people out, because unlike you, I’m not heartless!
Anyway, hi! I’m Caroline. I’m pretty sure the last thing anyone wants or expects it to wake up undead in a summer camp, but that’s what happened! I’m gonna say this right now so it’s out of the way, but despite the strange after-life status, we don’t really have much in common. I’m strong and fast and you’re …. well, a little slow! Please, don’t take that as an insult. You’re probably just as strong as I am. Anyway, on to the confusing stuff …
So you’ve all probably got some weird urges right? No one really wakes up and just wants blood-uh, I mean, brains! Blood … brains … same thing! They both start with a B! But right, so you want some brains. I don’t really know how you’re gonna get any, because you can’t really just go to your local camp hospital and steal some. But maybe they keep cow brains here! I can’t promise they’ll taste as good as people-brains, but … oh, don’t look mad about that. Maybe in a couple hundred years they’ll start doing brain-transplants and you’ll be able to get some that way! Or maybe there’s a nearby graveyard with a weird, creepy guy in charge willing to hook you up. But I’m sorry … I already said I don’t really know how this works for zombies.
What I do know for sure is that things aren’t gonna be easy from here on out. Your friends probably grew up on strange horror movies, so they’re all gonna be afraid of you. It sucks. But the best I can recommend is remember that you’re a badass. Who cares what you look like or all you can get out is braaaaains? You’ve got a second chance! You’ve got a life to live. And maybe the stupid, bossy toucans will teach you some of that mind-stuff so you can talk to people!
So just take it from me. Okay, I might’ve woken up as a vampire a while ago and then had a crazy life after that and now I’m taking orders from really annoying birds, but I’m just rolling with it. You guys should, too! Just, you know, not literally. I wouldn’t want you to fall apart before you start!
Poll Vote!
Character Name: Luca Milda
Series: Tales of Innocence
Age: 15
Canon: Reincarntion can be a capricious thing, and while in one life you might be an ass-kicking divine general cutting swathes through the enemy and the ladies, in another you’re a meek, mild mannered schoolchild who cries a lot. However, when Luca Milda discovered that his strange dreams had to do with with unfinished business of his preincarnation, Asura, even he has to stand up and change the world for the better. It helps that Luca thinks that the girl who kicked all this off, Iria Amini (who also happens to be the reincarnation of Asura’s lover), is really hot. Toss in a few world conspiracies, possibly too many cutscenes about what changing the world for the better means, and a lot of character introspection about their identity crises and you have Tales of Innocence in a nutshell.
Luca is quite the unlikely hero, something that Luca himself would point out while apologizing for being such a terrible leader, calling himself pathetic and nothing like Asura when someone corrects him, and then bursting into tears when pressed too hard on the issue. It’s hard out there for a meek, bookish kid, and it’s harder when your idol is you, except better in every single way - and Luca is acutely aware of this, dwelling on it a lot. It’s little surprise that his party (which includes a little girl) considers him to be the problem child of the group and in dire need of mothering. However, when push comes to shove and one of his friends is on the line, Luca will stand up and make his stand, speechifying like a Tales pro about the joys of friendship over isolation, of trust over mistrust and of believing that the girl he really wants to have sex with is a good person.
Sample Entry:
I need to think: what would Asura do if he was here? And … somehow managed to get captured by a monster like this instead of being really cool and dodging the trap that she left for me. I’m such a bother to everyone else, and pathetic and weak; I’m really nothing like Asura at all… but if I make them have to come and rescue me then I’m even less of a man. Okay, I have to think... first he would lead an army to fight his way out, after winning the hearts of the men around him! Then he would smile dashingly at the nearest pretty lady and melt her heart, while making a speech to the defeated enemy and then they would join him!
First, the army … all I have is corn, because the monster locked me in a silo. I know that every army needs a food train, and that eventually you can convert people to your side if you feed them but I really want to be gone long before that happens. Also, you need to be a lot more charismatic than I am … like Asura was. Maybe if I’m still here in winter I could use it … no, I can’t talk like that! I don’t want to be here for months! I don’t even like the taste of corn that much. As for the flirting with pretty girls, I don’t think Iria would ever forgive me for that, even if it was to try and escape. Asura would never flirt with someone after he fell in love with his lover, and neither will I! So … I guess that leaves the speech? She’s going to be really mad that I called her a monster … m-maybe if I be really polite she won’t hit me? U-u-uh, Miss Marcy? I need to tell you something!
When I was alone, my friends came and pulled me out of my isolation. My parents were always there for me, even when I didn’t even know it. I was so busy thinking that I was a bother that I didn’t notice that saying that was only hurting the people who were already there, the people who already cared about me. Isn’t this the same for you too, Marcy? Have you been so focused on finding your special someone that you haven’t paid attention to the people around you? I - I know that it can be hard to remember that sometimes not everything is about romance and that you don’t have to ask everyone about relationship advice, especially not celibate members of the clergy. But I know you can do it! Together, we can do it. Just take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear!
- t-t-t-that’s not my hand!
Poll Vote!
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Now VOTE. Eh, we're pretty solid here. Closed!
Character: Jet Link/Codename "Cyborg 002"
Series: Cyborg 009 (2001 Animated Ver.)
Age: 18
Canon: Welcome to Black Ghost, an organization bent on dominating the world through bi-winning the world's arms race. From within these death merchants emerge nine unlikely "heroes": the 00 cyborgs, living weapons inhumanely created from people who were all unwittingly kidnapped. Their reward? Humanist angst, and exceptional super powers meant for mindless slaughter--"gifts" they’ve decided they'll use instead to bring peace to the world by fighting injustice, one ridiculous henchman scheme at a time.
Jet is your quintessential all-American bad boy: brash, cocky, and confrontational, with a side of dubious moral fiber. But no bad boy is complete without a heart of gold--Jet has an unshakable sense of loyalty and a surprising commitment to social justice. Jet’s childish, egotistical dreams of being a "hero" manifest through his fervent compassion for people in need. However, his execution leaves something to be desired, as more often than not his penchant for maintaining a rough exterior portrays him as something of an idiot... a quality which may also just be part of his well-rounded, endearing personality.
Each cyborg has their own unique abilities; 002, Jet is aptly named: he possesses the powers of flight and super speed.
Sample Post:
All right, buddy, cut the crap. I don't care if there's plenty of room to go around, when a guy checks out he expects to be leaving--gone with the goddamn wind! As much as I’d love to stick around this lovely place, I got business to take care of. People to meet, places to go, cool wind in my hair, and all that jazz. Sure, I could grace the folks here with my dazzling good looks and irresistible charm, but between you and me, this just ain't my scene. In any case, I don't need to go around explaining myself to the likes of you. Hey man, this is the 21st century now, and the last I heard purple gorilla suits just don't jam with the ladies. Or any one else.
What kind of sicko joint makes their guys run around in ridiculous get-ups? I just answered my own question, didn't I. Listen, "friend"--oh, you got a name-tag, real cute. Real threatening. Nothing like a bouncer who introduces himself... "Hello, my name is Drew P. Wiener."
Oh, real funny! So funny I forgot to laugh! I guess I should return the favor, and introduce myself, huh? Hey, very nice to meetcha, HEYWOOD JABLOME? Or as my friends like to call me, Howboutaknucklesandwich Asshole?! Screw you. --Relax?! Oh, I'm plenty relaxed. Come a lil' closer, and your face can get real intimate with my super laid-back fist. Not everyone gets to see me this pleasant. Plus, hey, you get to go around after telling everyone you got punched by the great Jet Link! It's an offer you can't refuse.
Yeah, yeah, ya don't do negotiations, gotta take it up with the boss. There are a few choice "words" I’d like to have with this director fella, and by words I mean, heh... I'm sure you don't need me to spell this one out for you. So show me to this almighty director of yours already. Come on, if you're so sure I'd lose, what's it to you?
That's more like it. The old wizard behind the curtain set-up, huh? Whatever's behind there, you betcha I'm ready for it. So, what's it gonna be? Mad scientist, indestructible dinosaur robots, communist lawyers--I've seen 'em all. You can hide behind that thing all you want, but I'm gonna be right here waiting when you're done playing chicken. Let's get ready to rumble.
--a chick?! You got a lady kept behind there for your own devious...! All right, buster! I'm only going to say this once: a man’s got a line, and you just crossed it. So come on out, because I got something real important to say to you, mano a mano. That's face to face, just FYI.
Come at me, and I'll show you how fly I really am!
Poll Vote!
Character: Blaine Anderson
Series: Glee
Character Age: 17
Canon: Glee is that show about scrappy misfits just looking to be accepted for who they are via singing songs about feelings in their high school show choir. While the main group has to deal with being the bottom of the social heap, another school exists in the Glee-verse where bullying isn’t tolerated, and singing in the glee club is like being a rock star. Blaine Anderson is the golden boy soloist of that particular boys school group -- charismatic, energetic and handsome, he’s like a gay, private school Prince Charming.
Although violently bullied at his former public school, you’d never guess by meeting him that the seemingly out and proud teen ever dealt with anything unpleasant. Naturally commanding the attention of those around him, Blaine exudes an easy kindness and dapper charm, despite a tendency towards misspoken sentiment, questionable advice and accidental insults. He’s so smooth, in fact, that even over the top ridiculous gestures like reminding someone their mom is dead at a bird funeral, or getting a guy he’d had coffee with twice fired by serenading him with a totally unwanted flash mob, come off as simply well meaning and earnest. Thankfully for Blaine, he’s sort of hard to hate, no matter what private school utopia has allowed him to forget about the real world, or how obtuse he can manage to be.
*Blaine has a history of performing at theme parks, specifically Six Flags.
Sample Post:
Marcy, let me be the first to tell you that no matter what anyone says, you’re beautiful.
Love will take more than one attempt, but don’t let that get you down, alright? Sometimes it just takes a really fantastic musical number, and other times you may find you need to confess somewhere unique and interesting like a retirement home or even maybe during times where people’s emotions are at their peak, like when they’re sad or under great personal duress -- which I expect is pretty common in a place like this. Surprisingly, that doesn’t always work, but you’ll hit the mark eventually! One small word of advice though, sneaking a tentacle up a stranger’s trouser leg isn’t going to work on most guys -- but who knows, Marcy. Maybe if you do that to the right one for you, he’ll think you hung the moon. Probably not though, so it’s best to find a different tactic.
Now, the other thing you have to remember is that the people we care the most about don’t always notice, even if you grope them when they accidentally come too close to the lake. Pining after the guy you like while they scorn and ignore your advances can also be painful, I know. It might even make you feel lonely and isolated and question your worth as a person. Don’t get down worrying that it’s because he thinks you’re unattractive, some guys are just superficial. It’s not something you should take personally, you’re stunning Marcy, really. Come on now, what did I tell you about the tentacles? I’m flattered, but you should really save that for the person you like. I still don’t think it’s your best plan, but that’s your call, and I love the enthusiasm! You’re going to make some lucky guy really happy, I know it.
Also, while I think it’s great that you’re so different and unique, it might not be a bad idea to try and blend in a little. Don’t get me wrong, Marcy, I’m sure there are tons of great people out there who can’t wait to meet a girl like you, slimy tentacles and all, but in the meantime it couldn’t hurt to try and make falling for you a little easier. Maybe keep them underwater for the first impression, just as a thought. Hey, don’t look so sad! I’m not saying I think you’re unattractive, I’m just suggesting that it couldn’t hurt to ease people into the reality of being a sea monster.
Oh man, look at the time! It’s been great talking to you Marcy, but I’d better get going if I expect to find the summer performance rehearsals. You guys are running the strangest Six Flags operation I’ve ever seen, but I’m really excited about how friendly everyone has been today, despite the working conditions. I’m so fortunate to have made a friend so fast, and such an affectionate one! Maybe if we get really lucky, we’ll be working alongside each other! Then I’ll get the chance to see firsthand how you put what I’ve told you to use on whoever the lucky guy is. I’m sure he won’t even know what hit him.
Poll Vote!
Character: Emily Fields
Series: Pretty Little Liars
Age: 16
Canon: Secrets are the things that keep us close. At least so said one teen queen bee by the name of Alison DiLaurentis. And who knows, maybe she was right. She was the one each of her friends went to with their dirty little secrets after all, and when she vanished under mysterious circumstances, they all fell out with each other pretty quickly. In fact, it took an entire year for them to be brought back together, minus Ali of course, finding a rekindled bond in their mutual harassment by a stalker who seems to know everything about them and yet gives no clue to his or her identity other than the pseudonym “A.” Could this be their missing friend playing a cruel joke? Or is something more sinister at work? The truth is elusive in this game of secrets and lies, but it may be the only thing that will save them from disappearing next. Well, the truth and each other that is.
As for the leading ladies themselves, you’ll find their re-formed circle unsurprisingly consists of several outsider types you might recognize: the odd but creative misfit, the hypercompetitive overachiever, the once-ugly duckling with image issues, and then Emily Fields, the good little girl. Sweet, caring, and a little bit shy, she’s always done all the right things her family expected with no more resistance than the occasional passing grumble, but secretly Emily’s been unsatisfied with her life for some time now and has just been too scared and insecure to stand up and change it. What would people say after all if they found out “Mr. and Mrs. Military’s perfect daughter” was thinking of quitting the swim team or had made friends with the creepy kid down the street or might want to kiss other girls or something? Imagine the scandal! Despite her timidity though, Emily really is a warm and friendly person with a romantic, cautiously optimistic center that struggles against her doubts. And, as strange as it may sound, her stalker’s bullying might have been the last push she needed to finally start plucking up her courage and trying to be honest about who she is, as well as what she wants. Lucky for us, “who she is” seems like it will still include that quiet, kinda dorky nice-girl, because that part of her is pretty darn cute.
Sample Post:
It’s okay, really. I promise. You can stop thanking me now. I think it’s really great that you want to throw a party for all the new campers and counselors getting here this weekend, especially after I heard this is supposed to be some kind of special landmark for everyone, and I’m happy to be a part of it and help set things up. I may not have the best sense for these sorts of things, but I’ve worked on decorations for plenty of school events before and even done props for a play, so I can at least follow orders... Okay, okay, stop giggling and get back to work, you perv. That was a big mental stretch to anything even remotely dirty, and you know it.
Like I was saying, I think you’re doing a great thing here, and although I’m not sure I get why you chose this in particular, I really like the horror movie theme. People tell me I watch too many of them, but compared to you and your friends, I guess I’m still kind of a lightweight fan, huh? Your costumes are amazing, and everybody seems really into it. --haha, yeah, “Brains!” Exactly.
I’ve heard of sexy vampire and witch costumes before, but “sexy zombie” is definitely a new one on me. Er, not that I’m saying you don’t make it work. Or that I meant anything weird by calling your look sexy. I mean, it is. You are. I only-- Um, can I start over? ...hi, I like your outfit. It is interesting and very well put together. I’d love to find out sometime where you got your makeup, and your props and snacks too actually, while I’m at it. If that’s not too much to ask of course. It’s just that I’ve heard the usual tips like that peeled grapes can make good fake eyeballs, but whatever you used to make yours, and all the other creepy goodies as well, just looks and feels so realistic. Hopefully they taste good too and, you know, won’t all get eaten up before I get the chance to try one. I guess I can attempt to leave them for everybody at the party for now, but I’ve been surviving on nothing but junk food all day, so I make no promises.
Though, speaking of the new arrivals the party is for, what’s the big deal about showing up this weekend anyway? All I’ve heard is that there are adults and kids both coming at the same time, but there has to be something more to it than that, right? That alone doesn’t sound like too big of a deal to me... Though, uh, judging by all the horrified stares I’m getting now, it’s possible I was wrong? Sorry. I guess there really is a lot more to this place than I know about. So, maybe I’ll just be quiet now and go hang up the streamers or something... If anybody needs me, I’ll be over here with the thumbtacks and the glitter-covered small intestines.
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Character: Caroline Forbes
Series: The Vampire Diaries
Character Age: 17
Canon: Mystic Falls is a town that loves nostalgic trips a little too much. If it’s not the masquerade balls or events celebrating the founding families, it’s the sudden arrival of vampires for the first time since they were destroyed during the American Civil War. With them comes the werewolves and the witches to create a triad of problems. All of this is triggered by one seemingly normal girl’s existence, her vampire boyfriend, and her uncanny resemblance to his ex who, over a century prior, stayed with him in that same small town.
Caroline Forbes isn’t exactly normal “vampire” material-she’s peppy, does a lot of community service, and helps organize the nostalgia-inspired events that frequently occur in Mystic Falls. But given her tendency to have her fingers in too many pies, it’s not surprising she gains a supernatural edge, too. Caroline is aware of her dominant traits: she’s domineering, tactless, at times somewhat insensitive, but she’s always had a good heart. Her transformation has changed little-if anything, she’s twice the neurotic, rambling and anxious girl as ever. But being a new vampire isn’t easy in a place like Mystic Falls. She finds herself at odds with all her loved ones, and this position helps her become more self-aware as she tries to ignore her murderous urges so she can be there for her friends as they deal with possible sacrifices and their own monstrous changes. She struggles at holding it together, but she has no choice but to be the badass she needs to be. It’s hard to keep a level-head about these things, and it’s even more ironic that she’s landed that role; in the end, maybe it’s all an unconventional part of growing up.
Sample Post:
I do not appreciate waking up in a weird summer camp and suddenly told that what I need to do is help out a bunch of zombies. I don’t see why I have to listen to a toucan, especially since all I can think about are Fruit Loops and how I haven’t had them since I was a little kid. Thanks for bringing up the memories of how Mom cruelly ripped them away because she thought they had too much sugar. But you know what, Mr. Toucan? Toucan Sam was a lot cooler than you’ll ever be, so don’t think you can just give me orders because you’ve suddenly made me remember my childhood!-But fine, fly away! What do I care? I’ll just help these people out, because unlike you, I’m not heartless!
Anyway, hi! I’m Caroline. I’m pretty sure the last thing anyone wants or expects it to wake up undead in a summer camp, but that’s what happened! I’m gonna say this right now so it’s out of the way, but despite the strange after-life status, we don’t really have much in common. I’m strong and fast and you’re …. well, a little slow! Please, don’t take that as an insult. You’re probably just as strong as I am. Anyway, on to the confusing stuff …
So you’ve all probably got some weird urges right? No one really wakes up and just wants blood-uh, I mean, brains! Blood … brains … same thing! They both start with a B! But right, so you want some brains. I don’t really know how you’re gonna get any, because you can’t really just go to your local camp hospital and steal some. But maybe they keep cow brains here! I can’t promise they’ll taste as good as people-brains, but … oh, don’t look mad about that. Maybe in a couple hundred years they’ll start doing brain-transplants and you’ll be able to get some that way! Or maybe there’s a nearby graveyard with a weird, creepy guy in charge willing to hook you up. But I’m sorry … I already said I don’t really know how this works for zombies.
What I do know for sure is that things aren’t gonna be easy from here on out. Your friends probably grew up on strange horror movies, so they’re all gonna be afraid of you. It sucks. But the best I can recommend is remember that you’re a badass. Who cares what you look like or all you can get out is braaaaains? You’ve got a second chance! You’ve got a life to live. And maybe the stupid, bossy toucans will teach you some of that mind-stuff so you can talk to people!
So just take it from me. Okay, I might’ve woken up as a vampire a while ago and then had a crazy life after that and now I’m taking orders from really annoying birds, but I’m just rolling with it. You guys should, too! Just, you know, not literally. I wouldn’t want you to fall apart before you start!
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Character Name: Luca Milda
Series: Tales of Innocence
Age: 15
Canon: Reincarntion can be a capricious thing, and while in one life you might be an ass-kicking divine general cutting swathes through the enemy and the ladies, in another you’re a meek, mild mannered schoolchild who cries a lot. However, when Luca Milda discovered that his strange dreams had to do with with unfinished business of his preincarnation, Asura, even he has to stand up and change the world for the better. It helps that Luca thinks that the girl who kicked all this off, Iria Amini (who also happens to be the reincarnation of Asura’s lover), is really hot. Toss in a few world conspiracies, possibly too many cutscenes about what changing the world for the better means, and a lot of character introspection about their identity crises and you have Tales of Innocence in a nutshell.
Luca is quite the unlikely hero, something that Luca himself would point out while apologizing for being such a terrible leader, calling himself pathetic and nothing like Asura when someone corrects him, and then bursting into tears when pressed too hard on the issue. It’s hard out there for a meek, bookish kid, and it’s harder when your idol is you, except better in every single way - and Luca is acutely aware of this, dwelling on it a lot. It’s little surprise that his party (which includes a little girl) considers him to be the problem child of the group and in dire need of mothering. However, when push comes to shove and one of his friends is on the line, Luca will stand up and make his stand, speechifying like a Tales pro about the joys of friendship over isolation, of trust over mistrust and of believing that the girl he really wants to have sex with is a good person.
Sample Entry:
I need to think: what would Asura do if he was here? And … somehow managed to get captured by a monster like this instead of being really cool and dodging the trap that she left for me. I’m such a bother to everyone else, and pathetic and weak; I’m really nothing like Asura at all… but if I make them have to come and rescue me then I’m even less of a man. Okay, I have to think... first he would lead an army to fight his way out, after winning the hearts of the men around him! Then he would smile dashingly at the nearest pretty lady and melt her heart, while making a speech to the defeated enemy and then they would join him!
First, the army … all I have is corn, because the monster locked me in a silo. I know that every army needs a food train, and that eventually you can convert people to your side if you feed them but I really want to be gone long before that happens. Also, you need to be a lot more charismatic than I am … like Asura was. Maybe if I’m still here in winter I could use it … no, I can’t talk like that! I don’t want to be here for months! I don’t even like the taste of corn that much. As for the flirting with pretty girls, I don’t think Iria would ever forgive me for that, even if it was to try and escape. Asura would never flirt with someone after he fell in love with his lover, and neither will I! So … I guess that leaves the speech? She’s going to be really mad that I called her a monster … m-maybe if I be really polite she won’t hit me? U-u-uh, Miss Marcy? I need to tell you something!
When I was alone, my friends came and pulled me out of my isolation. My parents were always there for me, even when I didn’t even know it. I was so busy thinking that I was a bother that I didn’t notice that saying that was only hurting the people who were already there, the people who already cared about me. Isn’t this the same for you too, Marcy? Have you been so focused on finding your special someone that you haven’t paid attention to the people around you? I - I know that it can be hard to remember that sometimes not everything is about romance and that you don’t have to ask everyone about relationship advice, especially not celibate members of the clergy. But I know you can do it! Together, we can do it. Just take my hand and we’ll make it, I swear!
- t-t-t-that’s not my hand!
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