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campfuckuvote2012-12-10 08:54 pm
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FIRST ROUND, and here's how we're gonna roll, dudes! Every night, as long as we have applications, there will be an app round! So, if there's eight apps in that day? You get a nice big app batch. :3 That we might split in two just to make things easier to read. No applications? Then we'll skip that night! Because of that, these will be mixed batches with campers and counselors.
This is the first round that we're doing the survey option, so it will be an adventure for all of us, I am sure. LET US VENTURE ONWARD. It's okay now, I fixed the HTML. 8(
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me why I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Now VOTE. Looks solid here! Closedddd.
Character: Jack Frost
Series: Rise of the Guardians
Character Age: 300, physically 18
Canon: Who watches the children? Appointed by the Man in the Moon, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman are the guardians to children's hopes, protecting them as the children's beliefs protect their existence. However, with the return of the Boogeyman, Pitch Black, the time has come to choose a new guardian. One who is less than thrilled about the job. But the clock is ticking and if Jack doesn't acknowledge who he wants to be, then he might not get the chance to later.
Jack Frost isn't like the other Guardians. He prefers to have no ties, floating from one place to the next, riding the wind. With a devil-may-care attitude and zero attachment to rules and propriety, Jack is wild and fun-loving, causing mischief and mayhem as he goes. Still, deep down, he wants to be acknowledged, trying to be seen as someone fun and worthy in his own way. Even if he totally deserves to be on the naughty list.
Note: Most people don't have the ability to perceive and see Jack, but he talks to them anyway.
Sample Post:
Okay, listen up, because it is officially snow day. Fine, don't listen, it's not like you can hear me, but you know what? It doesn't matter right now because today? Is going to be the bomb! With snow instead of explosive stuff, but you get the drift. Literally, from the looks of it. Man, I love snow drifts. And snow banks. In fact, let me rustle up one of those too. You guys have a ton of space here. Let's not waste it because I can see the potential already. Frozen lake for ice-skating! Ice-volcano for skiing! Super sized snowman army! Like I said, this is going to be the bomb. I've got a whole list of stuff planned for making this month amazing! And well, if you guys suffer a little frostbite, it'll be worth it. Mostly.
Actually, you guys should probably get your winter wear. Like gloves and stuff. You do have those, don't you? Frankly, the alarming rate at which body parts are falling off is bothering me. Which is saying something since I'm usually such a chill guy. I'm all for fun, but I prefer it to stay fun and not end in ... well, un-fun. It's not like you can hear me though, but I'm sure something is getting through to you. It will, eventually. Maybe a snowstorm will scare you guys into buying boots. In fact, buy everything. The greenish tint on your skin looks really unhealthy and the only kind of colour I can make are whites and blues, so something is seriously weird here, but at least it's not my fault.
So be prepared for the cool of the century! We're talking the works! I expect all your friends to be outside, making giant snowmen, snowladies and snow-pokeymons. And don't forget your skiis! Maybe I can freeze Marcy for a while and everyone can take turns riding those tentacles because wow, they've got some major twists you can ride! Don't worry, I'll be sure to unfreeze her. Eventually. Finally, you guys are getting into it! That's the spirit! C'mon, I want to see some action! Let the snow fly, reign some havoc, lose your heads!
... Okay, maybe that was the wrong thing to say. Guess I'm still on that naughty list.
Character: Hanamura Yosuke
Series: Persona 4: The Golden
Character Age: 17
Canon: One part Scoobie Doo and one part philosophy 101, our story involves the country town of Inaba, Japan, which recently experienced a string of murder cases. After Narukami Yu arrives and learns he’s destined to be at the center of all this, he finds himself thrust into helping solve the murders with a band of mismatched teens. The one catch: the murders are a bit unusual, taking place in a world only reachable through a TV portal. The only way to help stop these murders is to explore this world with the help of a persona. In order to get this power, these kids have to accept a nastier part of themselves—but the truth isn’t always easy to swallow.
Overeager and a bit of a klutz, Yosuke doesn’t like to let on that he does have a nastier side. Sure, he’s prone to whining and he has a flare for the dramatic, but he does his best to be as cheerful as possible when around others, even if “cheerful” often means “stupid jokes.” After all, it’s just his way of dealing with the animosity he earned after moving to town just six months prior with his family’s business, a Walmart-like corporation that threatens the local small businesses. The truth is that he hated all of it—Inaba, the people, the judgment, and the fact that no one gave a damn about him. But deep down, Yosuke does want to do good, which he’s pretty committed to. Sure, that doesn’t mean he’s less of an idiot or any less tactless, but he’s always set on the path to doing the right thing. It just might take some growing pains to get there.
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
What is this, some kind of dating show competition? Well, if it is, I’d better sell myself well. Good thing I’ve got experience with sales, huh? So, hello, I’m Hanamura Yosuke, your new dashing, good looking, and very experienced new guy in town. In fact, I’m way more experienced than I look. Uh, unless I look experienced already.
Okay, okay, I know that’s not what’s happening. Life never treats me that good. The name’s the same, but the rest is honestly kind of boring. I’m just a dude from the country who was once from the city, and since that sounds like a million other movies, let’s just skip the details.
Why are you joining our happy community?
Since I’m gonna guess you want something better than “Yosuke-kun is so attractive, I couldn’t resist him!” I’ll tell you what I’m really thinking. You need some help here, and if you’re able to actually drag a guy all the way from Inaba to America, odds are you know about my experience. And no, before you think I’m spewing crap again, I mean my actual experience. You know, with murder investigations. It’s probably surprising from someone like me, but I did read the pamphlet. Sleepy camp, lots of zombies, and a still unsolved murder investigation. Well, you’ve come to the right place.
If you could choose to bring three objects to a desert island, what would you bring and why?
My mp3 player, of course. Can’t go anywhere without my music, now can I? Plus, I get the feeling that a desert island is kind of … deserted, you know? Haha, get it? Deserted? … It’s a rough life without having a real audience.
Otherwise, I’d bring some food and a first aid kit. I’d like to be impractical like anyone else, but something tells me that’s the first step to getting yourself killed.
Can you swim? Y/N
Yeah. Guess that helps with the desert island thing, right? Gotta get my food from somewhere!
- Could you still do it under extreme distress? Y/N
Uh, wait a second. Extreme duress? Like my swimtrunks coming off and nothing more serious, right? Because that’d suck, but I wouldn’t die from embarrassment or anything.
-- While dragging someone else to shore? Y/N
Am I trying out for lifeguard duty? Because if so, I can definitely handle it.
--- While something, let’s say a tentacle, tries to drag you under? Y/N
Whoa, whoa, what? What tentacle? Did I just audition for some kind of hentai? Argh, you’re giving me the creeps, let me out of here!
---- How would you handle that situation?
I wouldn’t be in that kind of situation! Who volunteers for tentacle duty? Is this because I didn’t just say “yeah” or “no”? Because seriously, what did I do to deserve this?
Do you have a five year plan in mind?
What five-year plan? I’m still focusing on getting out of high school. But I guess it’s the same as anyone else’s. Try to get the training to get a job that I don’t suck at. Maybe I’ll just be a store manager like my dad, but to tell you the truth, I’m not sure I’m cut out for that kind of stress. But that’s probably kind of boring, right? And I’m having a hard time focusing, so can we go back to the other stuff for a sec?
Because while this is less creepy and more philosophical and that’s pretty great, the questions are pretty sequential still. Who asks a guy if he has a five-year plan after having to mentally picture that? Ugh, wait, there it is again, all my dignity being tentacled right of me!
Character: Adachi Tohru
Series: Persona 4: The Golden
Character Age: 28
Job: Couples Therapist
Canon: In Persona 4, the quiet town of Inaba has been rocked by a couple mysterious murders, and a plucky group of high schoolers are determined to uncover the truth behind these vicious crimes and restore peace to their little town. In order to do so, they must venture into another world — one beyond their televisions — and fight monsters known as Shadows with a mysterious power they've acquired called "Persona" to rescue potential victims. It's all rather twisted, murky, and par for course for a Japanese RPG. In addition to fighting off Shadows, the Investigation Team must avoid arousing the police's suspicion — which unfortunately includes the protagonist's cranky detective uncle, Dojima.
And that also includes detectives like Adachi Tohru, Dojima's junior partner. A direct contrast to Dojima, Adachi tends to be more friendly and talkative, taking a light-hearted attitude to everything and being unusually casual for a detective. He's notably young and appears to be inexperienced, often running his mouth to the point of letting critical, case-pertinent information slip. Adachi can be serious and competent when he wants to be, but he often seems far more interested in ducking responsibility and old ladies who just want to make him dinner.
[And then there's the part where Adachi is actually the culprit behind Inaba's serial murders, appearing to be much more unhinged and vicious when his "inept" persona slips. However, after being defeated and thoroughly jesus'd by the protagonist, Adachi does mellow out, willingly owning up to his crimes and (grudgingly) shifting in his ideals. Adachi is still a terrible person, but he's less of a complete bastard and canonically seems to be rethinking his outlook on life. With most people, though, he would keep up his usual happy-go-lucky facade.]
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
About me? Haha, well, sure! My name's Adachi — I used to work as a detective in a little place called Inaba. I say "used to" because— well, sometimes life throws you a curve ball, you know? I think, anyway. Come to think of it, I never was very good at baseball. Geez.
Why are you joining our happy community?
According to this letter I got from you guys, I'm supposed to be some kind of couple's therapist? Hey, am I really reading this right? I mean, I was never able to counsel my own partner through his rage issues at the precinct's coffee which, by the way, really wasn't up to snuff if you ask me. What makes you think I can counsel a bunch of teenagers? I mean, kids'll be kids, you know? It's not like anyone's really capable of telling a slew of randy teens to keep it in their pants. And there's some so-called 'sex ban' anyway, so . . . let 'em do whatever and call it a good life lesson later on, right?
— gah! That's too far, isn't it? Uhh, what I'm trying to say is-- you know, sometimes, you've just gotta let 'em work out their own issues.
Would you be able to dispose of the flesh of the undead? How?
— whoa, hey! Where'd that come from? I mean— "flesh of the undead" . . . you're talking about some apocalyptic-type stuff, aren't you? I never was a huge fan of that "Walking Dead" show, myself. It's really depressing, you know? I mean, if I have to answer this, I guess I would be able to. Probably. Hey, is fire really the best way to take care of those things, or has Hollywood been lying to us all this time?
Have you committed any crimes you were or should have been convicted from?
Um, don't you guys do background checks? I mean, it'd be really bad if you had a bunch of the "blue dot" types hanging around a place like this. You know what I mean by "blue dot," right?
Are you lying on your previous answer?
No. It would be really bad if you had a bunch of those guys hanging out in one place. H-hey, don't tell me I have to spell out what it means to you! Sheesh, and I thought you guys'd be a little more on the ball. We're working with young, impressionable minds here!
Do you find these questions increasingly unnerving? Why/Why not?
Why would you even ask that . . . ? I mean, these questions about "flesh of the undead" and crimes and lies are pretty abnormal. I thought this was supposed to be a children's summer camp — which also kinda makes me wonder why you guys are hiring in December.
What do you expect from your camp experience?
Based on these questions? Um, I'd say I'd be expecting . . . counseling teenagers about their love lives while getting rid of dead bodies and evading convicted felons!
— whoa, hey, I'm kidding about that, by the way! I-I mean, I'm expecting a great summer! In December! Preferably with a lot less dead flesh.
Character: Miyuki Itsumi
Series: Xenosaga
Character Age: Early 20s.
Job: Weapons Developer.
Canon: Space! The future! Aliens! Pretty blue-haired androids and religious and Nietzschean references up the wazoo: that's Xenosaga in a nutshell. Aliens known as Gnosis are on the rampage and threaten humanity as we know it. Thankfully, space operas generally go hand in hand with technological advances that give the struggling humans a fighting chance, which is where Vector comes in. The biggest conglomerate this side of the universe, Vector has developed a number of anti-Gnosis weapons and fighting systems. For the weapon developers, mechanical nerds and system programmers, working for Vector is a dream come true. And seeing as Miyuki Itsumi is all of the above, she couldn't be more excited to test out every new prototype that she creates on willing guinea pigs-- ahem, associates.
On the surface, Miyuki is a bubbly, occasionally clumsy girl, who, compared to the rest of the cast, isn't that involved or in the know about what's really going on in the plot. All the same, she does her best to help her allies, even if she cracks a joke at the worst time, says something dumb, or messes something up (somewhat anime-tropey, but fitting as she IS an otaku). But hey, nobody's perfect! Don't underestimate that enthusiastic, bouncy personality, though, because Miyuki's not part of Vector for nothing. She's a engineering, programming and weapons genius, and gets way too excited when she gets the chance to test out or create a new weapon (patents may not all be approved, but nobody has to know that). She's also willing to put herself on the line, doing things under her own company's nose for the sake of her friends and fighting alongside them in battle. Which is honest love and loyalty to them, but to Miyuki it's also a case of why develop weapons if you're never going to use them yourself?
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
Can do! My name's Miyuki Itsumi, and I'm-- uh, well. I used to be part of Vector Industries' Second Research and Development Division, but that's kiiiiinda not the case anymore. Not that my new job isn't any less important! Building a new informational network that spans the entire galaxy from scratch is kind of a big deal, you know.
Why are you joining our happy community?
As much as I like helping out with that whole universal network thing, I want to make sure I keep the rest of my skills top-notch on the side! So how could I say no to an invite to an up and coming weapons development organization? I've already been assigned to the special CFU Division.
Buuut I'm still not exactly sure what 'CFU' even means. I guess I should figure that out before I start working, huh?
What is your job here at CFUD? What do you think that means?
I hear you guys have got some monster problems, and it just so happens that I'm not half-bad at developing weapons that are specially suited for dealing with'em. Of course, I'm going to need a few things before I can get started. Eyewitness reports, pictures, videos would help a lot! And a handful of eager people who like weapons and trying out new things. I guarantee my prototypes have never lethally injured or backfired on anybody!
Can you construct weaponry or machines purposed to dispose of the flesh of the undead?
I thought you guys were serious about this until I read undead! In that case, sure I could! I bet I'd do great in a zombie movie, too. Those guys are pretty formulaic, so coming up with any kind of weapon or machine to deal with them would be easy! Something that either takes a clear shot at or completely severs the head, preferably something that incinerates, too, to make sure they stay dead. Or re-dead, whatever.
Don't be shy to ask me about any realistic things, now! As I'm sure all of my friends would say, she may look young, but Miyuki'll make you anything you need, no matter how big or small-- or real the problem!
Could you develop a weapon that could cleanly slice through a large tentacle?
Are we talking huge squid? If I can make something that brings monsters from one dimension into another, then of course I can make something simple like that!
One that does the job for a very fast moving tentacle?
What did I just say? Piece of cake!
What about if that tentacle was wrapped around your leg?
Um, sure? Make something easy to hold onto and easy to aim while keeping it strong enough for something that big...
And if that tentacle was dragging you into a lake to meet seven others just like it?
Are you guys anime fans? This is getting pretty genre specific, but I don't really watch that stuff...
Do you find these questions increasingly unnerving? Why/Why not?
If you're asking a question like this, it sounds like you're used to being called weird, zombie-loving tentacle fetishists.
What do you expect from your camp experience?
After the rest of this survey, I hope it's just testing out efficient ways to keep the squid population at a minimum. Not that I'm not flattered that you guys sought me out specifically for a job like this. I guess word of my expertise is finally starting to get around! Still, you could have called someone else for a small time job like this. I know somebody who's not bad at fishing...
But, again, since you picked me, I'll be happy to show you that you made a great choice! Prepare your tentacles, because Miyuki's coming to get'cha!
This is the first round that we're doing the survey option, so it will be an adventure for all of us, I am sure. LET US VENTURE ONWARD. It's okay now, I fixed the HTML. 8(
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me why I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Character: Jack Frost
Series: Rise of the Guardians
Character Age: 300, physically 18
Canon: Who watches the children? Appointed by the Man in the Moon, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman are the guardians to children's hopes, protecting them as the children's beliefs protect their existence. However, with the return of the Boogeyman, Pitch Black, the time has come to choose a new guardian. One who is less than thrilled about the job. But the clock is ticking and if Jack doesn't acknowledge who he wants to be, then he might not get the chance to later.
Jack Frost isn't like the other Guardians. He prefers to have no ties, floating from one place to the next, riding the wind. With a devil-may-care attitude and zero attachment to rules and propriety, Jack is wild and fun-loving, causing mischief and mayhem as he goes. Still, deep down, he wants to be acknowledged, trying to be seen as someone fun and worthy in his own way. Even if he totally deserves to be on the naughty list.
Note: Most people don't have the ability to perceive and see Jack, but he talks to them anyway.
Sample Post:
Okay, listen up, because it is officially snow day. Fine, don't listen, it's not like you can hear me, but you know what? It doesn't matter right now because today? Is going to be the bomb! With snow instead of explosive stuff, but you get the drift. Literally, from the looks of it. Man, I love snow drifts. And snow banks. In fact, let me rustle up one of those too. You guys have a ton of space here. Let's not waste it because I can see the potential already. Frozen lake for ice-skating! Ice-volcano for skiing! Super sized snowman army! Like I said, this is going to be the bomb. I've got a whole list of stuff planned for making this month amazing! And well, if you guys suffer a little frostbite, it'll be worth it. Mostly.
Actually, you guys should probably get your winter wear. Like gloves and stuff. You do have those, don't you? Frankly, the alarming rate at which body parts are falling off is bothering me. Which is saying something since I'm usually such a chill guy. I'm all for fun, but I prefer it to stay fun and not end in ... well, un-fun. It's not like you can hear me though, but I'm sure something is getting through to you. It will, eventually. Maybe a snowstorm will scare you guys into buying boots. In fact, buy everything. The greenish tint on your skin looks really unhealthy and the only kind of colour I can make are whites and blues, so something is seriously weird here, but at least it's not my fault.
So be prepared for the cool of the century! We're talking the works! I expect all your friends to be outside, making giant snowmen, snowladies and snow-pokeymons. And don't forget your skiis! Maybe I can freeze Marcy for a while and everyone can take turns riding those tentacles because wow, they've got some major twists you can ride! Don't worry, I'll be sure to unfreeze her. Eventually. Finally, you guys are getting into it! That's the spirit! C'mon, I want to see some action! Let the snow fly, reign some havoc, lose your heads!
... Okay, maybe that was the wrong thing to say. Guess I'm still on that naughty list.
Poll #12289 Vote!
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 34
In or out?
Character: Hanamura Yosuke
Series: Persona 4: The Golden
Character Age: 17
Canon: One part Scoobie Doo and one part philosophy 101, our story involves the country town of Inaba, Japan, which recently experienced a string of murder cases. After Narukami Yu arrives and learns he’s destined to be at the center of all this, he finds himself thrust into helping solve the murders with a band of mismatched teens. The one catch: the murders are a bit unusual, taking place in a world only reachable through a TV portal. The only way to help stop these murders is to explore this world with the help of a persona. In order to get this power, these kids have to accept a nastier part of themselves—but the truth isn’t always easy to swallow.
Overeager and a bit of a klutz, Yosuke doesn’t like to let on that he does have a nastier side. Sure, he’s prone to whining and he has a flare for the dramatic, but he does his best to be as cheerful as possible when around others, even if “cheerful” often means “stupid jokes.” After all, it’s just his way of dealing with the animosity he earned after moving to town just six months prior with his family’s business, a Walmart-like corporation that threatens the local small businesses. The truth is that he hated all of it—Inaba, the people, the judgment, and the fact that no one gave a damn about him. But deep down, Yosuke does want to do good, which he’s pretty committed to. Sure, that doesn’t mean he’s less of an idiot or any less tactless, but he’s always set on the path to doing the right thing. It just might take some growing pains to get there.
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
What is this, some kind of dating show competition? Well, if it is, I’d better sell myself well. Good thing I’ve got experience with sales, huh? So, hello, I’m Hanamura Yosuke, your new dashing, good looking, and very experienced new guy in town. In fact, I’m way more experienced than I look. Uh, unless I look experienced already.
Okay, okay, I know that’s not what’s happening. Life never treats me that good. The name’s the same, but the rest is honestly kind of boring. I’m just a dude from the country who was once from the city, and since that sounds like a million other movies, let’s just skip the details.
Why are you joining our happy community?
Since I’m gonna guess you want something better than “Yosuke-kun is so attractive, I couldn’t resist him!” I’ll tell you what I’m really thinking. You need some help here, and if you’re able to actually drag a guy all the way from Inaba to America, odds are you know about my experience. And no, before you think I’m spewing crap again, I mean my actual experience. You know, with murder investigations. It’s probably surprising from someone like me, but I did read the pamphlet. Sleepy camp, lots of zombies, and a still unsolved murder investigation. Well, you’ve come to the right place.
If you could choose to bring three objects to a desert island, what would you bring and why?
My mp3 player, of course. Can’t go anywhere without my music, now can I? Plus, I get the feeling that a desert island is kind of … deserted, you know? Haha, get it? Deserted? … It’s a rough life without having a real audience.
Otherwise, I’d bring some food and a first aid kit. I’d like to be impractical like anyone else, but something tells me that’s the first step to getting yourself killed.
Can you swim? Y/N
Yeah. Guess that helps with the desert island thing, right? Gotta get my food from somewhere!
- Could you still do it under extreme distress? Y/N
Uh, wait a second. Extreme duress? Like my swimtrunks coming off and nothing more serious, right? Because that’d suck, but I wouldn’t die from embarrassment or anything.
-- While dragging someone else to shore? Y/N
Am I trying out for lifeguard duty? Because if so, I can definitely handle it.
--- While something, let’s say a tentacle, tries to drag you under? Y/N
Whoa, whoa, what? What tentacle? Did I just audition for some kind of hentai? Argh, you’re giving me the creeps, let me out of here!
---- How would you handle that situation?
I wouldn’t be in that kind of situation! Who volunteers for tentacle duty? Is this because I didn’t just say “yeah” or “no”? Because seriously, what did I do to deserve this?
Do you have a five year plan in mind?
What five-year plan? I’m still focusing on getting out of high school. But I guess it’s the same as anyone else’s. Try to get the training to get a job that I don’t suck at. Maybe I’ll just be a store manager like my dad, but to tell you the truth, I’m not sure I’m cut out for that kind of stress. But that’s probably kind of boring, right? And I’m having a hard time focusing, so can we go back to the other stuff for a sec?
Because while this is less creepy and more philosophical and that’s pretty great, the questions are pretty sequential still. Who asks a guy if he has a five-year plan after having to mentally picture that? Ugh, wait, there it is again, all my dignity being tentacled right of me!
Poll #12290 Vote!
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 39
In or out?
Character: Adachi Tohru
Series: Persona 4: The Golden
Character Age: 28
Job: Couples Therapist
Canon: In Persona 4, the quiet town of Inaba has been rocked by a couple mysterious murders, and a plucky group of high schoolers are determined to uncover the truth behind these vicious crimes and restore peace to their little town. In order to do so, they must venture into another world — one beyond their televisions — and fight monsters known as Shadows with a mysterious power they've acquired called "Persona" to rescue potential victims. It's all rather twisted, murky, and par for course for a Japanese RPG. In addition to fighting off Shadows, the Investigation Team must avoid arousing the police's suspicion — which unfortunately includes the protagonist's cranky detective uncle, Dojima.
And that also includes detectives like Adachi Tohru, Dojima's junior partner. A direct contrast to Dojima, Adachi tends to be more friendly and talkative, taking a light-hearted attitude to everything and being unusually casual for a detective. He's notably young and appears to be inexperienced, often running his mouth to the point of letting critical, case-pertinent information slip. Adachi can be serious and competent when he wants to be, but he often seems far more interested in ducking responsibility and old ladies who just want to make him dinner.
[And then there's the part where Adachi is actually the culprit behind Inaba's serial murders, appearing to be much more unhinged and vicious when his "inept" persona slips. However, after being defeated and thoroughly jesus'd by the protagonist, Adachi does mellow out, willingly owning up to his crimes and (grudgingly) shifting in his ideals. Adachi is still a terrible person, but he's less of a complete bastard and canonically seems to be rethinking his outlook on life. With most people, though, he would keep up his usual happy-go-lucky facade.]
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
About me? Haha, well, sure! My name's Adachi — I used to work as a detective in a little place called Inaba. I say "used to" because— well, sometimes life throws you a curve ball, you know? I think, anyway. Come to think of it, I never was very good at baseball. Geez.
Why are you joining our happy community?
According to this letter I got from you guys, I'm supposed to be some kind of couple's therapist? Hey, am I really reading this right? I mean, I was never able to counsel my own partner through his rage issues at the precinct's coffee which, by the way, really wasn't up to snuff if you ask me. What makes you think I can counsel a bunch of teenagers? I mean, kids'll be kids, you know? It's not like anyone's really capable of telling a slew of randy teens to keep it in their pants. And there's some so-called 'sex ban' anyway, so . . . let 'em do whatever and call it a good life lesson later on, right?
— gah! That's too far, isn't it? Uhh, what I'm trying to say is-- you know, sometimes, you've just gotta let 'em work out their own issues.
Would you be able to dispose of the flesh of the undead? How?
— whoa, hey! Where'd that come from? I mean— "flesh of the undead" . . . you're talking about some apocalyptic-type stuff, aren't you? I never was a huge fan of that "Walking Dead" show, myself. It's really depressing, you know? I mean, if I have to answer this, I guess I would be able to. Probably. Hey, is fire really the best way to take care of those things, or has Hollywood been lying to us all this time?
Have you committed any crimes you were or should have been convicted from?
Um, don't you guys do background checks? I mean, it'd be really bad if you had a bunch of the "blue dot" types hanging around a place like this. You know what I mean by "blue dot," right?
Are you lying on your previous answer?
No. It would be really bad if you had a bunch of those guys hanging out in one place. H-hey, don't tell me I have to spell out what it means to you! Sheesh, and I thought you guys'd be a little more on the ball. We're working with young, impressionable minds here!
Do you find these questions increasingly unnerving? Why/Why not?
Why would you even ask that . . . ? I mean, these questions about "flesh of the undead" and crimes and lies are pretty abnormal. I thought this was supposed to be a children's summer camp — which also kinda makes me wonder why you guys are hiring in December.
What do you expect from your camp experience?
Based on these questions? Um, I'd say I'd be expecting . . . counseling teenagers about their love lives while getting rid of dead bodies and evading convicted felons!
— whoa, hey, I'm kidding about that, by the way! I-I mean, I'm expecting a great summer! In December! Preferably with a lot less dead flesh.
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Character: Miyuki Itsumi
Series: Xenosaga
Character Age: Early 20s.
Job: Weapons Developer.
Canon: Space! The future! Aliens! Pretty blue-haired androids and religious and Nietzschean references up the wazoo: that's Xenosaga in a nutshell. Aliens known as Gnosis are on the rampage and threaten humanity as we know it. Thankfully, space operas generally go hand in hand with technological advances that give the struggling humans a fighting chance, which is where Vector comes in. The biggest conglomerate this side of the universe, Vector has developed a number of anti-Gnosis weapons and fighting systems. For the weapon developers, mechanical nerds and system programmers, working for Vector is a dream come true. And seeing as Miyuki Itsumi is all of the above, she couldn't be more excited to test out every new prototype that she creates on willing guinea pigs-- ahem, associates.
On the surface, Miyuki is a bubbly, occasionally clumsy girl, who, compared to the rest of the cast, isn't that involved or in the know about what's really going on in the plot. All the same, she does her best to help her allies, even if she cracks a joke at the worst time, says something dumb, or messes something up (somewhat anime-tropey, but fitting as she IS an otaku). But hey, nobody's perfect! Don't underestimate that enthusiastic, bouncy personality, though, because Miyuki's not part of Vector for nothing. She's a engineering, programming and weapons genius, and gets way too excited when she gets the chance to test out or create a new weapon (patents may not all be approved, but nobody has to know that). She's also willing to put herself on the line, doing things under her own company's nose for the sake of her friends and fighting alongside them in battle. Which is honest love and loyalty to them, but to Miyuki it's also a case of why develop weapons if you're never going to use them yourself?
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
Can do! My name's Miyuki Itsumi, and I'm-- uh, well. I used to be part of Vector Industries' Second Research and Development Division, but that's kiiiiinda not the case anymore. Not that my new job isn't any less important! Building a new informational network that spans the entire galaxy from scratch is kind of a big deal, you know.
Why are you joining our happy community?
As much as I like helping out with that whole universal network thing, I want to make sure I keep the rest of my skills top-notch on the side! So how could I say no to an invite to an up and coming weapons development organization? I've already been assigned to the special CFU Division.
Buuut I'm still not exactly sure what 'CFU' even means. I guess I should figure that out before I start working, huh?
What is your job here at CFUD? What do you think that means?
I hear you guys have got some monster problems, and it just so happens that I'm not half-bad at developing weapons that are specially suited for dealing with'em. Of course, I'm going to need a few things before I can get started. Eyewitness reports, pictures, videos would help a lot! And a handful of eager people who like weapons and trying out new things. I guarantee my prototypes have never lethally injured or backfired on anybody!
Can you construct weaponry or machines purposed to dispose of the flesh of the undead?
I thought you guys were serious about this until I read undead! In that case, sure I could! I bet I'd do great in a zombie movie, too. Those guys are pretty formulaic, so coming up with any kind of weapon or machine to deal with them would be easy! Something that either takes a clear shot at or completely severs the head, preferably something that incinerates, too, to make sure they stay dead. Or re-dead, whatever.
Don't be shy to ask me about any realistic things, now! As I'm sure all of my friends would say, she may look young, but Miyuki'll make you anything you need, no matter how big or small-- or real the problem!
Could you develop a weapon that could cleanly slice through a large tentacle?
Are we talking huge squid? If I can make something that brings monsters from one dimension into another, then of course I can make something simple like that!
One that does the job for a very fast moving tentacle?
What did I just say? Piece of cake!
What about if that tentacle was wrapped around your leg?
Um, sure? Make something easy to hold onto and easy to aim while keeping it strong enough for something that big...
And if that tentacle was dragging you into a lake to meet seven others just like it?
Are you guys anime fans? This is getting pretty genre specific, but I don't really watch that stuff...
Do you find these questions increasingly unnerving? Why/Why not?
If you're asking a question like this, it sounds like you're used to being called weird, zombie-loving tentacle fetishists.
What do you expect from your camp experience?
After the rest of this survey, I hope it's just testing out efficient ways to keep the squid population at a minimum. Not that I'm not flattered that you guys sought me out specifically for a job like this. I guess word of my expertise is finally starting to get around! Still, you could have called someone else for a small time job like this. I know somebody who's not bad at fishing...
But, again, since you picked me, I'll be happy to show you that you made a great choice! Prepare your tentacles, because Miyuki's coming to get'cha!
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AND EVERYONE ELSE WAS IN thank you enter key for being spectacular right there
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Jack, I do think you set yourself a difficult task, because not only is the character monologuing, but he doesn't have an audience. That said, I felt that the app got pretty repetitious and didn't really impart a sense of deliberate mischief making.
Miyuki, I definitely felt the enthusiasm! But that was all I really got out of these answers, and given that you mentioned four or five other traits of hers in the canon section, I would have liked to see a few other notes from her.
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All in!!
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Adachi I'm currently abstaining because I would have liked to have seen Adachi's vicious side in an application, but I can appreciate that it would be one huge pain in the arse to get that in there organically. This is a stupid quibble, I know, so I'm abstaining! You have the voice for the ... hah, persona that he puts forward, which is why I am like THIS IS SO DUMB. I'm sorry;;
Jack, I'm canon blind (movie doesn't come out until Thursday here) but I'm ... honestly not certain of the type of character he is. The canon section says that he's basically a trickster character who is both wanting to be a free spirit unencumbered by responsibility and wants to be appreciated and liked for being a fun dude. The unfortunate part is that I didn't really get a sense of that from the application and I think some of it is the structure. There are a lot of sentences that are only tenuously connected to the one before it so instead of sounding like a fun dude, he sounds scattered and kind of neurotic. The part where he repeats themes several times doesn't help with the scattered, disordered thought process.
That said, the biggest thing for me is how passive he is in the app. Jack doesn't actually do anything in the application, he is literally standing on the sidelines going GUYS GUYS DO THIS COOL THING GUYS DO THIS TOO IT'LL BE GREAT I WILL DO ALL THESE THINGS LATER. But that's the thing: he will do them later. He's a passive entity instead of being an active agent and your canon section makes it quite clear that Jack is a free spirit who DOES WHAT HE WANTS essentially. There's no active mischief or fun being caused by Jack in this application, and I think it suffers for it.
Also, it looks like DW took part of my reply off. How irritating. Did you know that nowhere in your canon section do you state that Jack Frost ... has snow/ice manipulation powers? I mean, you can infer it based on the name, but then again Jack Frost in SMT is like this thing that goes Hee Hoo a lot so yes.
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/useful addition
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I just also want a plushie of him. He can hang with my plushie Tonberry.
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