Red Robin (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
rhymeswithgrim) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
campfuckuvote2012-05-19 06:45 pm
rhymeswithgrim) wrote in campfuckuvote2012-05-19 06:45 pm
(no subject)
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.
Name: Doctor Bruce Banner / "The Hulk"
Series: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Age: Mid-thirties
Job: SMASH Counselor
Canon: The fate of the world is in jeopardy, and the threat is ever changing. What's the best course of action taken by a secret government spy agency? Assemble the six mightiest, most emotionally unbalanced heroes who not only have the best track record blowing shit up, but also those who have the most experience in keeping the earth safe. Throw in a dash of heroism, some emotional manipulation, give them all some bonding time and hope they all play nice enough to keep the entire earth from being forced into subjugation.
One of these heroes who was trying to keep a low profile is Bruce Banner, a brilliant scientist, who, after undergoing an unfortunate accident, ends up in self-inflicted exile. This is all with good reason, as a sudden rush of anger, fear, or even excitement could set him off and unleash an unstoppable car flipping enormous green rage monster called the Hulk. Constantly aware of the existence of the creature that he has inside, he keeps himself in state of controlled anger, removing himself from many jarring emotional triggers. This leaves him with a subdued sense of sarcasm and an unnatural passive-aggressive attitude. He's the picture of anger management, even hesitant to speak his mind because it might put him in a problematic situation. The prospect of added stress doesn't stop him from carrying on his job as a doctor though, and he dedicates his life to helping others who need him. As a reluctant hero, he finds it necessary to help in any way, no matter what that may mean.
Sample:
My counseling job, it's an acronym. The "S" is a typo. It's "MASH" but with the "S" it becomes "SMASH." It’s a joke. Quite clever, but I wouldn't say it's funny. Ironic, maybe. The person who gave it to me when I arrived was nice enough about it—which is good, you know, that they were. I like that. But something tells me that I'm not the right guy to teach you to play "MASH," and you aren't the type to care about who you're going to marry and how you'll settle down, so why don't we start with some of your more obvious problems before we get into the details?
Yeah, like the part where you’re falling apart might be first priority. It might improve the mood in this place, but what part of "Camp Fuck You Die" doesn't make you nervous? It's not the "Camp" part, and you could say that you already have the dead part down, but it doesn't have to be that way. It’s all right, I've done this for most of my life and this might sound surprising, but I've seen worse. I know the whole bit with zombies and brains, and we don't all have to adhere to stereotypes. Everyone needs to be mended once in a while, even the undead, apparently. So, we'll start this off easy. I'll take a look, and you stand still and, er … breathe. On second thought, just do whatever it is to keep your head on straight. Now, now, there's no need for the frustration, and I'm probably not your best choice for a meal.
Look, there’s only so many times I can tell you to back off, and just … remember, we’re all going to be nice. You have some rotting flesh that’s in need of some work, and if you behave, it’ll get done without you meeting the other guy. I can assure you that my brain probably isn't the most nourishing material for your digestive system, as much as you seem to think otherwise, and I'm not going to wait around to see if he agrees. I know just because you think he’s bigger that his brain might be, but it’s just my thick skull. You don’t have the right kind of teeth for that.
Right, okay, so you’re not going to listen. I’ll say it one more time: back off. I've made it clear what will happen. Do you want to see it? Instead of mending a few limbs, I'll be sewing you back together piece by piece. Is that what you want? You won't like it.
…Heh, I must've startled you. You're stuck here just like the rest of us, and now I am too. It's just that, isn't it? Well, no matter how many times you try to scare me away, I'll just keep coming back to help. This place isn't all voodoo and I'll find my own way to make sure that you're taken care of. At least until we've gotten to the point where all you have to worry about is who you're going to marry and what kind of car you're going to drive. We get it together and it can be our own zombie MASH.
Poll #10513 Vote!
This poll is closed.
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 54
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 54
In or out?
Character: Natasha Romanoff / “Black Widow”
Series: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Character Age: Late twenties
Job: Undercover Operations Advisor
Canon: When the world needs different types of protectors, an unusual bunch of heroes comes out of the woodwork to answer the call. This bunch isn’t obviously heroic: some are egotistical, some are war-happy, some are assassins, and one just turns into an angry green man. They’re an eclectic bunch and wild cards to be sure, but they’re the contingency plan that a secret government agency decides to depend upon to face a new strand of dangerous enemies. As this group adjusts to their roles, they come to rely on each other in their own ways.
Natasha can be just about anything: a secretary, a woman in an evening gown, a waitress, and more. The difficult task is knowing what’s real and what’s fake—that is, if anything is real at all. As an assassin and spy trained from her childhood, Natasha moves from role to role and interrogation to interrogation spilling lies like it’s nothing. She’s not easy to read and any vulnerabilities might just be another lie—after all, she knows what people expect from a woman who looks like her and she uses it to her advantage. Professional in all situations, she tackles each one head on because it’s her job, and even if she’s in over her head, she finds a way to adapt. This professionalism means she holds most things close to the chest and doesn’t bother with sentimentalities; she’s pointed, dry, a little sarcastic, and always on top of things. Because of her cleverness, she’s smart enough to outsmart a trickster god. What drives her and helps her focus is her guilt; though she is always aware of it, it doesn’t hold her back.
Sample Post:
It’s about time I got taken off shower duty. If I never had to clean another bloody shower again, it would be too soon. At least I had your company, which is great, because now we’re moving up together. I had a few misgivings about having toucans help me scrub walls, but you did your best. You splashed water when it was needed. You squawked encouragingly. But let’s cut to the part where we’re being honest. The real reason why you were there was to watch me, because we both know there were better hired hands for shower duty, and even if they’re barbaric and purple, they do better work at keeping things clean. Your boss has known why I’m here, and that’s why she reassigned us to this undercover mission. Then again, you’ve been on one all along—getting inside my head, making sure I’m up for the task, making sure I’m trustworthy to work with. And maybe we have slightly different motivations, but you know we’ve had the same end goal the whole time: find out what the carnies are up to and deal with it. Everyone trapped here thinks Elizabeth is the real unknown variable, but we know differently.
Making me your advisor was smart. Elizabeth excels at many things, but subtlety isn’t one of them. All of this has always been a game to her. Who she can mess with. Whose mind she can alter. What bonds can be created. What situations people can be forced into against their wills. Of course, there are always limitations. She’s never as bad as her enemies—Masque, possibly the carnies, others who show up here and threaten her lab rats. Everything she has accomplished here rides on the assumption that there is always a greater evil. Some of the people gathered here think she’s gone idle. That maybe she’s finally happy. But we know otherwise. She’s still invested. That transfer back in January is proof. Sure, it could be an algorithm to make sure things run smoothly when it gets too bad, but Elizabeth isn’t really a hands off type of person.
That’s why she hired me and that’s why she’s kept you around. You’re her eyes and ears of camp. Big things are coming, but everyone’s prepared for that. My people are worried about what comes after that. What happens when the carnies utilize the trust they’ve gathered for other, more selfish goals? After all, we’ve always thought it to be pretty suspicious how they showed up just when the World Eater was on its way. Who knows if they led it here, knowing people could take care of it—and knowing that these people would trust them afterward. It’s not a baseless accusation, because we already know they’re capable of a lot of damage. The dinosaur last summer was just the beginning. Sure, it looked ludicrous on all the footage, but the damage it unleashed could have been catastrophic on a larger scale. That’s what I’m here to stop. That damage could get to any world once it passes through here.
On a personal level, I’m sure you can see the advantage of us working together. I could use some extra eyes and ears myself. We might have our own allegiances, but your only role here isn’t as Elizabeth’s security cameras. You like to have fun. You like to be nuisances. If we work something out, you can keep annoying people in peace and I can keep chaotic forces from crossing into dimensions where they don’t belong. Maybe I should have a big heart and look out for the people here, but let’s be honest, it could be worse. So as far as I’m concerned, it’s a win-win.
Poll #10514 Vote!
This poll is closed.
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 53
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 53
In or out?
Character: Agent Phil Coulson
Series: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Character Age: in his 40s
Job: Secure Hostile Individuals Extra Lovingly and Delicately (SHIELD)
Canon: In a world full of superhumans, weapons of mass destruction, and terrorists, SHIELD is the first line of defense that the world looks to. It is a counter-terrorism and covert agency run by Nick Fury. Agent Phil Coulson serves as Fury's right hand man and has successfully helped ensure that certain superhumans remain (somewhat) well-behaved while convincing them (somewhat) to help the agency in their cause. It's a tricky business, herding superheroes.
Agent Coulson is a responsible and resourceful man. He excels at his job and is capable of remaining calm in all types of situations. He listens to orders and will do whatever it takes to get a job done. He takes things in stride and has an excellent poker face, too, managing to keep a straight face and demeanor no matter the situation. He's good at reading people and adapting to a situation quickly and efficiently. It is what makes him a good leader and subordinate.
Sample Entry:
Greetings, recruits. Welcome to Operation SHIELD. I am Agent Coulson and I will be your field commander and trainer for this course. Any questions? . . . I can see from your blank faces that none of you have read your debriefing packets. As you all know, SHIELD is a brand new operation in this summer camp, established to help keep certain... highly sensitive individuals under Tender Loving Care; TLC for short. Take for example, Marcy. Marcy is a Class S individual, meaning she requires extra TLC in her handling. That means no rock throwing; no cursing; no mocking; and most certainly no spitting.
The first step in any mission is to understand and safely contain the individual. Marcy is a sea monster trapped in a radioactive freshwater lake. That would make anyone unhappy. The key is not to think 'how do we make her happy' but 'how do we make sure she stays that way'. A happy symbol of summer camp can be as effective as a national flag blowing in the wind. We treat her as we would any national treasure - we pamper it. General Gorilla, proceed to base and play the classical romance CD on my desk when I give you the signal. Captain Toucan, bring me some flowers. I will serenade this lovely beast.
... There we go. Crisis averted. Good job, everyone. Things don't always go so smoothly, of course. That's why we have to be prepared for any contingencies. According to intelligence, the residents of this encampment are mostly Class A. Rowdy, unstable, but lonely. This is a good thing. It means hugs can be effective, as well as a lot of therapy. We may not be qualified professionals but giving them a reliable shoulder to cry on is sometimes part of the job. Alternatively, we can use our standard issue taser. Set to stun, please. Tough love is also a form of love.
It's a big place and we have a lot of work to do here. So move out, team.
Poll #10515 Vote!
This poll is closed.
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 54
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 54
In or out?
Character: Loki
Series: MCU: Thor & The Avengers
Character Age: appears to be in his twenties or thereabouts
Job:
Canon: Loki is a trickster, a prankster, based on the God of Mischief from Norse mythology. At heart, he's a mischievous boy who just wants his father's approval. Unfortunately, that heart was broken when he found out he was adopted, that nothing he could do would be enough to win his father's love. By Avengers (2012), Loki is no longer the lost prince of Asgard, the second prince who will never match up.
As one of the other characters in the movie describe him, Loki's brain is a box of cats: he is hard to understand and impossible to control. He's motivated by loneliness and heartbreak, but he is no longer willing to play second-fiddle to his overbearing brother. Loki is proud and grandiose, a charismatic speaker--silvertongue, he's called. He's smooth, slick, and makes even the worst of ideas sound tempting. Loki sees himself as superior to the lowly mortals (humans) and is of the opinion that all they need is an overlord to unite the world as a single kingdom.
Sample Post:
Oh, look at you. Look at yourself, at your fellow zombies. That is the term coined for your type, is it not? How pitiful your existence must be. To be twice-cursed, rotting maggot-feed, falling apart with every hasty movement. Is it not better to simply accept your worth? Your worth being...utterly, absolutely nothing, naturally. Ah-ah-ah… I would really not suggest attempting an attack. I am a god and there is nothing such creatures as yourself can do to harm me.
It really is such a shame, how very weak you all are. To use the dead to raise an army is simply inspired. An absolute stroke of genius on the part of your leader. This... Director Sayre. A pity it did not work as she intended. An army like this would fall to pieces before the battle even began. ...This trap she has built, though. It's really quite impressive, to keep and maintain a one-way entrance accessible to all the realms. There are, of course, inhabitants of those from outside Earth here? I was rather certain I saw a few earlier. Do wipe that insipid look off your face, it's terribly unflattering. Oh, is it confusion? I'm terribly sorry; your expressions all looks the same to me. It must be the lack of nose and eyebrows. In any case, an explanation of the realms...
Allow me to share a story.
The branches of Yggdrasil reach far and wide, and cradled within, from tip to roots, are the Nine Realms. Different worlds, as your kind might know them. It is in one such realm that our tale takes place. It is a realm of strife and conflict. A realm that tears itself apart from within. The people of this realm are a weak race, small and petty with their desires, fears. Their dreams amount to nothing, their ambitions mere specks to be crushed. Their lives are short, gone in the blink of an eye; nothing to show for it, no true legacy left behind in their meager attempts to make something of themselves. These people do not know what to do with themselves, where to go, how to think. What they need, what they crave, is subjugation. A ruler to lead them, a king to guide them. To be dominated is their natural state of being, you see. Freed from the necessity of making choices they regret, freed from the pain of doing wrong.
These people, you see, are the dear, dear humans. After all, they were made to be ruled. As their dead, you are no better. Your Director has so little presence, she may as well not exist. A change in regime is, perhaps, in order. Now…
Kneel.
Poll #10516 Vote!
This poll is closed.
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 42
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 42
In or out?
Character: Iwai Daigo
Series: Death Game Park
Character age: 23~
Job: Physical Education for the Physically Inept
Canon:This is the Death Game. We will be starting out with a fresh group of interesting candidates whom will be vying over their rights to their life, their freedom, and even a cushy new job to go along with it. All our competitors must do is fight their way through all five difficult stages of the game and come out alive and on top. Anything less will be met with a painful, fatal end. Without further ado, let’s meet one of our contestants.
Iwai Daigo is one of thirteen people to be thrown into the game. While his handicap, a bum leg with a metal brace, may slow him down a bit, he shows he can be useful regardless of his physical situation. With such feats as successfully ducking around robotic assassins, giving valuable encouragement in morse code, and standing up to dangerous thugs when his friends are in danger, he does just that! Daigo serves as a down-to-earth moral center who just wants to get through The Game and get back to his lover with as little death as possible. He’s intelligent, observant, and willing to compromise his own well-being to see a friend through.
Spoilers: (Daigo is actually the who organized the Death Game. This cunning and manipulative fellow orchestrated the imprisonment and death of these mostly-innocent people just to train one man he wanted to add to his terrorist group, G-Hawk. He doesn’t he shed a tear or spare a thought for the people who died. Why mourn when their deaths serve as excellent entertainment for his investors?)
Sample:
As the instructor of Physical Education for the Physically Inept, let me start off by saying that I'm sorry for the title. I don't think of any of you as physically inept. Just because you've permanently lost limbs or body parts necessary to the five senses doesn't mean that they should label you unfairly. As your counselor, I promise that I will treat you no differently than I would treat anyone else. Separately it might be a little hard for some of you to get around, but by working together I'm sure you'll pull through.
That's why I designed this obstacle course. I made it to exercise your physical and mental abilities. Some parts will be difficult, but just remember to work together. There aren't any rules about how you have to get through, just that at least one of you have to make it to the end. Now, did anyone have any questions before we start? On second thought let’s skip the questions. I’m not the greatest at translating zombie grunts and all of you seem eager to try the course. I can see that a few of you can tell I put a little prize at the end. A few pounds of meat for your effort is just the push I hoped would get you lot to do more than just shamble.
Focus on what the others around you are doing while you go through. You can learn a lot from the techniques and failures of your peers. Stealing or borrowing limbs from each other is completely legal. If they drop it where you can grab it, I fully support taking it and continuing the course. That's also a way to work together-- No, that isn't what I meant! I didn't mean to rip them off the still-walking. That was just plain rude and you should feel ashamed. When you give it back please apologize to that young lady zombie.
I hope that sound wasn’t a fight breaking out after I just spoke about teamwork-- when did someone put lasers there!? That was not suppose to happen! I'm so sorry about that. I guess camp must have stuck in a few surprises while I wasn't watching. Since everyone's already started and it wouldn't be fair to let the reward go to waste, please continue the course carefully. Also watch out while the zombie that tripped the laser tries to pull himself back together.
Poll #10517 Vote!
This poll is closed.
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 53
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 53
In or out?
Page 1 of 2