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( the test drive meme )

This is for anyone wanting to test out their characters in the setting before the applications open, see what clicks. Multiples will be allowed for this post, and you can generally assume any threads are a self-contained continuity unless you feel like getting creative.

Just post a thread with your CHARACTER NAME and CANON NAME in the title with a prompt and others will reply. Prompts and threads can be action spam or prose or whatever. These threads can be used on the sample section of your application, as well. Go out and have fun! Feel free to consult the institute tour and dorm guide for setting info. We also encourage you to check out the "!!event" tag on the IC comms to brush up on the story so far.

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[bloodofdragon]

Dany had turned and started on her way when Varon addressed her again. "It may be easier if I show you the way." She gathered turned and swept past him in the direction of the boy's dorms.

[last_to_kneel]

"Thanks. And...sorry I snapped at you." He would have to find some way to make it up to her, that's for sure. He waited for Dany first before he moved.

"That's a might fancy dress you got on. Is there a play or something you're rehearsing for?"

[bloodofdragon]

Dany glanced back with a small smile on her lips, "It is all right. I am sure I would have been the same way after my arrival here. Several hours on a plane can be just as draining as a trip by any other method."

She shook her head in response to his question, the bell once again jingling louder than it did when she was simply walking. "I um, I dress like this all the time." Not always full dresses but more often than not she wore long skirts.

[last_to_kneel]

"Oh. No harm then." He smiled. Varon was often jovial when the mood struck him and seeing now that he didn't have to fight to keep what was his, he was feeling somewhat better.

"I dress like this all the time too, you know. I wouldn't have the legs for a dress." He joked.

[bloodofdragon]

She glanced back at him again before giving a small giggle. "What of dresses that show no leg?"

[last_to_kneel]

Varon laughs loudly now. "I can wear a kilt. Pulled it off too." Once he realized what he just said, his hand went right to his face. "Uh...forget I said that."

[bloodofdragon]

Dany gave a little chuckle, she may have laughed harder if she could have seen his expression. "I am sure you like quite fetching in a kilt."

The Witch -- Brave | "Ms. Carver"

[bearablefate]

[Action]
Time to be quiet, sit down, and pay attention--or not pay attention, but at your own risk. Beginning Wood Shop is now in session, and like any sort of hands-on craft class that involves potentially dangerous tools and machines, the teacher is droning on about various safety precautions and warnings, allthewhile gesturing with an awl in hand.

The teacher herself is an ancient-looking old woman, hunched over to an unhealthy degree and hair resembling a snarled grey horizontal beehive. MS. CARVER is chalked in large, clean letters on the board. A raven sits perched atop a large bear carving in the corner of the room, observing the students.

Yes, it's a boring first lecture--even Ms. Carver thinks so--but a necessary one by the curriculum, and she wants to get through this as quickly as possible so everyone (herself included) can get to the fun stuff. "And that covers the manual tools. We'll go over the use of machine operations later in the course. I'll start you on your first project tomorrow; something simple, to show you the ropes. You'll have a choice between making a set of picture frames, or a pair of book-ends. Questions?"

[Action--later]
Or perhaps you're working on one of Ms. Carver's later assignments; a relief carving, a simple wooden puppet, or a figurine based on an animal of the student's choice. Ms. Carver herself is hobbling around the room doing a variety of things: she's answer questions, checking someone's project progress, cleaning up or sorting wood scraps, or taking a few moments to work on her own project. This week, it's an intricate 4' carving of a bear scaling a tree.

The raven, which by now every student should be aware is a mutant itself and is capable of speech, is hopping around on one of the windowsills, snapping an occasional corrective (or smartass) comment about some student's technique. A broom is roaming about all on its own, sweeping up piles of dust and fallen scraps, while a brush also floats about, dusting and cleaning unused surfaces. Made obvious early on, Ms. Carver's own talents lie in animation, particularly wooden objects.

Yoruichi Shihouin | Bleach

[feline_covert_ops]

[Network]

Okay, maybe I'm not the best at this teaching thing, but honestly, kids? Expected a little more. [Shuffles a stack of papers in her hands, adjusting the glasses perched on her nose. The papers are blank, but you can't see that. And the glasses are fake; she doesn't need them. But it really completes the professorial look, right?]

Or maybe you're borderline flunking on purpose in the hopes of getting some remedial time with your bio teacher? Sorry; I know I'm hot, but I ain't got that kind of time. Might wanna shape up. [Or she might want to get more of a working atmosphere in her classes if she's going to give crazy difficult tests like this. Tomato, tomahto, right?]


[Prose 1]

She might have been snagging a little catnap somewhere. Her own office, another staff member's . . . hell maybe in her own classroom while the kids were taking a test. She might have been. But she wasn't. It just looked that way to outside observers.

What better way to observe the world than to allow it to go by as if you weren't even there? The faculty was far more likely to be able to tell that she was awake than any student.

But just try to slip something past her, kids. She might surprise you.


[Prose 2]

It was a good day to get out and stretch her legs -- all four of them. Yoruichi padded about the grounds in her feline form, recommitting every possible detail to memory. Few were going to think anything amiss with a curious little black cat, and she trotted around with impunity.

If anyone saw her, she would act the part of the proper kitty. She did enjoy a good ear-scratch or little food gifts, after all. And people trusted animals. Talked to them. It was an amazingly useful way to gather information, this form.

[last_to_kneel]

"Yeah." He partly mumbled partly chuckled. "I'm sure all the ladies would like to know what's worn under it." He snickered as he tried to hide the joke.

[bloodofdragon]

Dany stopped and looked back at him. It was clear from her expression she didn't get what he meant. "Pardon?"

[last_to_kneel]

Varon was laughing so hard now from her expression and response that he couldn't form any words while he shook his head along with a wave of his hand.

[bloodofdragon]

Dany felt the heat rise to her cheeks as he laughed. She scowled at him before turning back around, her skirts whirling about in the process. With a haughty snort she continued on toward the boy's dorm.

[last_to_kneel]

After a few breaths, he came down from his tasteless joke's mirth. Of course, it wouldn't be the first time he laughed at his own bad puns. He cleared his throat and continued on with Dany. "Geez, tough crowd. Good thing there ain't any money involved in it or I'd be broke or booed."

[bloodofdragon]

"I simply to not get what is so funny," she responded without looking back at him.

A few moments later they reached the doors that lead outside, the boy's dorm was right across from where they now stood. "So we arrive. You will find the dormitory right over there."

[last_to_kneel]

"It's a bad joke anyway. I wouldn't worry about it." He chuckled. "It's fine and thanks for showing me the dorms." If Varon was thinking properly, he wouldn't have made the pun. Being tired did funny things to his head at times.

[bloodofdragon]

"I suppose I will have to take your word for it." She gave a little curtsy before nodding, "You are welcome, Varon."

[everyone_wants_to_be_a]

[Network]

EVRBDY KNOWS U MATHS NUMBRS STOOPID!

[Prose]

Katt splayed herself onto the roof with a yawn. MAN this institution was BORING. She wasn't sure which was worse. The fact that it was colder then hell outside (what being winter and all) or the fact that she'd been sidelined for "remedial education." What was wrong with not knowing your multiples?! Or basic science!? ...or reading! It's not like any of those things was really going to help you when you're out fighting a wild boar or stalking a deer...

She growled loudly from the top of the roof. Surely there had to be SOMETHING she could do here! If only she could get into the danger room, then maybe she'd be able to have some FUN around here..

Her ear twitched, and her eyes followed the movement of something darting in the snow. Was that... Standing on her feet, she was able to make out the darting outline of a bunny rushing into the brush. At last! A diversion! Without a second to lose (or looking below), she took a leap from her resting place and decided that if nothing else was going to be fun, then she'd AT LEAST have roasted hare tonight!

Private Text

[pride_of_amarcia]

(a-b)(a+b) isn't a+b, but a^2-b^2.

*Pascal obviously doesn't know how to do superscripts on the network posts.*

So...
a^2-b^2=b(a-b)
a^2-b^2=ba

... Wait, that can't be right, otherwise it converts out to 0 = 1...

Huh.

[princesstenko]

I'm not sure what you're trying to say here, Katt-san.

[princesstenko]

Close, very close, but still not the prize you seek, Di York-san.

[everyone_wants_to_be_a]

U R DUM

[princesstenko]

Young lady, I will not tolerate that tone, even over text.

[everyone_wants_to_be_a]

HA!

[princesstenko]

And if you do not learn to address your elders with some respect, there will be consequences.