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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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[amajorham]

[Network ; Video]

I must admit, you students are far more skilled in the areas of physical education than I had originally anticipated! Despite our short time together, my generous expectations have been trampled under the weight of your skill and finesse, instead being replaced with even HIGHER EXPECTATIONS!

[Wow, the new Phys Ed teacher is really...passionate about his students' work, especially his body language. He's sitting in his office, dressed in his usual "school uniform" of a navy blue polo and black track pants with sneakers, looking pretty excited. Granted, he's almost always excited, but this time it's even more obvious, what with his focused expression and STRONG body language.]

HOWEVER, none of you should fear these new hurdles that are being set up! I have the utmost confidence that you will jump over them and achieve TRUE GLORY!

SUCH PASSION IN THE WORK YOU DO! SUCH DETERMINATION THAT STANDS ABOVE ALL ELSE! TRULY YOU ARE ALL INSPIRING YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN! AS YOUR TEACHER, I COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD OF YOU!

[Don't mind the manly tears now flowing from Armstrong's eyes, he's just very emotional right now. The inspiring image of a grown man crying tears of joy lingers for a few seconds, before the feed finally turns off.]

[Prose]

Thankfully, if anyone ever needs to find Armstrong they will never have too much difficulty. It's pretty much a rule set in stone, what with how tall he is and how much he likes to make himself known. Today, of course, is no exception. He's sitting down in the cafeteria, towering over the other members of the faculty as he enjoys a DELICIOUS and WELL-PREPARED steak obviously cooked by the hard-working members of the lunch staff. On the side of him is a neat pile of papers, with his grade book on the top. Obviously, he has them kept far enough away so they don't get dirty, but close enough so that he can keep an eye on them.

Want to try and improve your scores? Sign up for sports? Just...talk to the ex-major? Feel free, he doesn't bite!

...he does hug, though. That might be worse.

[video]

[phantasmalsound]

[...]

Do you have to?

[are you really going to make this class harder on her OH MY GOD SHE IS GOING TO DIE. SHE WILL DIE AND IT WILL BE ALL YOUR FAULT, YOU MURDERER.]

[(No she won't, she's just lazy.)]

[video]

[amajorham]

Have to what, exactly? Increase the difficulty of our curriculum?

[He figures that's what it probably is, but it doesn't hurt to confirm.]

[phantasmalsound]

Yes? I think there's only so much glory my heart can take. And my lungs. My legs, too.

[amajorham]

Nonsense, Miss Prismriver! I've seen you perform most admirably in my class. As such, I'm sure it's nothing you cannot handle!

Besides, I would never ask my students to do an assignment that I believed they could not do!

[phantasmalsound]

[Her voice turns kind of tittering, as sometimes happens when she's nervous.]

No, really, I mean it~. You'll kill me~.

[There's only so much telekinetic cheating she can sneak and only so much it can compensate for.]

[amajorham]

I assure you, nothing of the sort will occur! I promise you that I will NEVER push you beyond what you can handle, you have my word as an heir to the Armstrong line!

[He has only the best of intentions in mind, he swears!]

[phantasmalsound]

Re~ally? You promise?

[Naturally, she wonders how much she can take advantage of that. Though she supposes she'll have to keep with the establish standards in any case...]

[amajorham]

Yes, you have my word.

[This is said in a tone of voice far more serious than the tone he was speaking in before. As such, it's pretty obvious he means what he says...or he's a really good actor.

...okay, so he means what he says.]

[phantasmalsound]

[Oh, he's taking this really seriously. She almost feels bad about her intent to take advantage of that.]

[Not quite, though.]

Okay~. I guess I can at least try...

[amajorham]

Yes, I am glad to hear it!

[Alex flexes his arm, giving the girl a thumb's up (he heard it's cool in this day and age) and a dashing smile.]

If you put your mind to it, I am sure you will excel!

[phantasmalsound]

[She just kind of...stares at him.]

Don't you get tired, acting like that all the time?

[She gets worn out just watching him.]

Alex Louis Armstrong | Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

[amajorham]

[ooc: I can't believe I forgot to put his name in the subject title...]

[growing_pains]

[ Yuugi laughs when she cuts on the feed. It's not a laughing-at-you sort of laugh. No it's the "I like the way this guy thinks!" sort of laugh.

In fact, why the hell am I internalizing this at all? ] Like the way you think, coach. [ Someone once told her that it's just something you call all gym / sports / phys ed / whatever teachers, so it stuck with her. Besides, he didn't introduce himself and she isn't in his class. Yet.

What Yuugi does have in common is the blondness, the hugeness, and the forehead protrusion. He might sparkle, but she's got a gold star on her horn (that she earned and everything). ]

[amajorham]

[Ah...! He doesn't recognize this girl, but she clearly seems to be very pleased with his way of teaching so far. That's good, always nice to hear he's doing a good job in the eyes of students.]

Ah, I thank you very much for your kind words! I only hope I continue to deserve them.

[Coach, huh? He could get used to that nickname, it's got a nice ring to it...truly an acceptable title for a man such as himself!]

But wait, in all his passion he forgot to properly introduce himself and his mundane forgot to put his name in the subject title. Clearly he must fix this!]

Oh dear...I seem to have gotten a bit carried away in my speech and, because of this, I have forgotten to introduce myself. You have my sincerest apologizes!

[He does look a bit downcast, but only for a few seconds. Then that smile of his is back.]

My name is Alex Louis Armstrong, heir to the Armstrong family. Recently, I was hired by this lovely academy to fill the position of the new Physical Education Instructor. It's a pleasure to meet your acquaintance!

I totally failed at keeping track of this, I'm sorry OTL

[growing_pains]

[ Yuugi didn't mind a lack of introduction, since she had all but made up her mind on what to call him anyhow. ] Nothing wrong with getting carried away. [ She points a thumb at her chest. ] Yuugi. [ Then she waves and grins wide. ] Nice to meetcha!

Think that was the most exciting speech I ever heard. Like you're really into it.

I WASN'T MUCH BETTER...

[amajorham]

Yuugi...my, what a fine name for such a kind young woman! I can tell it will not be difficult to remember you, my dear!

[Sparkles all day every day up in here. In fact they only increased once she says how much she liked his speech. He's also beaming at her.]

Oh my, what incredible kindness you possess!

[Here come more tears of joy.]

I assure you, your compliments warm my very soul to its core! Truly you have an eye for detail, as I was rather involved in that rousing speech! There is no point in doing something if you cannot do it PASSIONATELY!!!

[growing_pains]

[ Wow, he's really hamming it up, but not in the obnoxious "I am the center of my universe" kind of way. In fact, it's pretty funny. ] Heh, got that right. No point in half-assing anything. Gotta get into it! [ Unless we're talking History, in which case, forget that noise. ]

[somethingsarcastic]

So, you know all those kids that keep showing up to P.E. with sprained joints? Broken limbs? Or just plain limping? Yeah, that's the fault of the lady in the black and green battle suit. Your coworker, the combat teacher. Who is currently wandering over in Armstrong's direction. Mostly because she currently has no one else to torture and she's caught up on Us Weekly.

So she just comes on over and sits down on top of the table, right beside him. Then, with all of her manners and regard for personal space, she leans over the top of his steak so she can grab his grade book.

Shego's just going to start flipping through said book now, unless he stops her. "What's happenin', meat head?"

This is going to end so well

[amajorham]

Come to think of it, recently a lot of his students have been showing up to class injured. Whenever he asked how they got hurt, usually he got the same answer: the combat teacher. Now, being an ex-major, Armstrong knew a thing or two about combat. Injuries were prone to happen, sure, but that didn't mean people, especially students, should be pushed to the point of severe injury. That said...Armstrong held this school in high regard. As such, if they did not fault with this Miss...Shego's methods, then he would just keep his trap shut and put up with it...for now at least.

Alex, surprisingly enough, did not notice her sit down. It's not until she leans over the table and grabs his book that he is finally aware of her presence. Despite this, he doesn't yell or make any attempt to stop her, mostly because he figures she'll put it down eventually (hopefully with nothing new written in it).

...the meathead quip does hurt a bit, not that he'll show it. "Not much at the moment, I'm afraid. I have a class in a half hour, without a break until two hours later, so I figured it would be a wise decision to eat lunch now." okay, so far so good. He can totally be polite to her, no problem. "And my name is Armstrong. Alex Louis Armstrong."

Of course it will. She's a sweetheart. They're going to be BFFs

[somethingsarcastic]

First things first, this is probably the only time in her entire life that Shego has ever held a grade book. Which is impressive, considering she's actually credentialed in this whole teaching thing. The higher ups usually end up receiving student evaluations through text, or written on the back of cocktail napkins in liquid eyeliner. Because she's a professional. Man, could this guy be anymore flowery? She's not even going to be surprised if she finds literal gold stars in this book of his.

"Whatever, spitcurl." With that little disrespectful remark, she moves herself further onto the table. There we go. Now she can sit with her legs crossed on top of the cafeteria table. She's a shining example to kids everywhere.

"I give you another month before you start living off poptarts and Jello shots."

There isn't a single doubt in my mind about that.

[amajorham]

Well, it's good to know that she wouldn't be surprised about the gold stars, because they are in there. Because Armstrong radiates passion with everything he does, even boring things like grading. Plus, what's more passionate than GOLD STARS?! ...well, besides pink stars.

Ouch, another insult. It seems this is going to be a trend with this woman. As such, he better get used to it now, otherwise it's going to get under his skin eventually...

"Well, I AM fond of the strawberry ones..." he brings a finger to his chin, stroking it as if he was thinking. "I think I will pass on these Jello shots of yours, however. If anything, it will probably be protein shakes."

[everyone_wants_to_be_a]

So that steak of yours, Armstrong?

It's being eyed by an especially hungry cat/tiger-girl. Who looks especially famished right now.

...

And by eying I mean two inches away from it, arms and legs resting on the table.

[amajorham]

"...is there something I can do for you?"

He looks at her curiously, but it's not like he's being impolite. As a matter of fact, he looks almost amused.

[everyone_wants_to_be_a]

"Nope." Katt states quickly, reaching with her hand to pick up the watched beef.