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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.
Charlie | Rhythm Thief
[First impressions and all that! The detective-in-training is trying very hard to sound professional... maybe a little too hard, but then that's the point of the post. Maybe someone could help Charlie to loosen up a little]
I must admit that this is not what I had expected when I was told I'd be going to America. Studying abroad does have an attractive ring to it, but considering the unique circumstances I find I still feel apprehension at being here. It will pass in time, I'm sure, but at the moment concentration is difficult and is interfering with my academic focus. That brings me to my main query, which I put to you, the student body:
For those here who originated from outside the country: what would you suggest one should do to accomodate themselves to these new surroundings? Was it difficult to 'make yourself at home'?
Thank you in advance for your time.
- C.V.
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[Charlie's defenses have been on high since arriving at the school. The trademark brown cap was pulled low over the young detective's face, and any attempt that had been made to get the kid to take off the long trenchcoat were thwarted quite completely. It was silly, but the outfit made Charlie feel safer-- like battle armor, in a way. The PI had faced off against the Chevaliers Diaboliques in this outfit, after all, and the battle had been won, to boot. They were only clothes, but it made Charlie feel a little more capable in this situation.
Now that the first week of classes were done with and several instructors and faculty members had been subjected to the patented "Vergier Stare", Charlie's situation had become a mite less stressful; but alone with one's thoughts isn't always the best way to kill time, especially far from home.
The trees outside had lived long and grown sturdy, and were far away enough from the Institute to garner Charlie a little privacy-- not a lot, but they'd do nicely. Soccer ball in hand (foot?) the youth starts practicing shots, bouncing them off the trunks of the trees, and, occasionally, kicking hard enough to significantly splinter some of the poor old things.
It seems less like practice and more like taking out frustration out on the vegetation, really...]
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Kirino only had been out for a walk outside, but the sight of the soccer ball bouncing off the trees caught his attention.
And once one of those shots made it over the boy's way, he trapped the ball with his chest, before letting it drop.]
I almost feel sorry for those trees. [He... can't keep the amused tone out of his voice. Sorry, Charlie.]
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[Charlie glances over, visibly surprised, but smooths over that expression with the usual, er, lineface. That almost certainly should've hit the kid right in the head, but...
Another football player, perhaps? Maybe this place wasn't such a drag after all.]
I'd say they deserved it, but that would be a lie.
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Those were some pretty powerful shots. I'm impressed!
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Thanks! You play too, huh? I was beginning to worry when I saw people crowding around the basketball court, heh...
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[Since the ball's not flying around anymore, Kirino decides to approach, still grinning.] My name's Kirino. What's yours?
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[Resting a foot on the ball, the detective extends a hand.] I am Charlie. Pleasure to meet you, Kirino... it's nice to know there are some people playing real sports around here. [Said jokingly, of course, but there's no mistaking the relief in Charlie's statement.]
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Of course! We'll all be glad to have you join! [... Or at least he and Shindou will. Judgement's still out on Hitsugaya.]
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In any case, I will not disappoint you. As head striker of my team back in Paris, it is only right that I offer my best to the team here as well. ...Er, what consists of it presently. Heh~
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It was kind of hard, yeah... I guess it sort of helps that I was able to bring Pacha, my cat, along... [Upon hearing her name, the kitten in Emil's lap perks up a little. He smiles and pats her head.
Though, he's been in the states a bit longer than he started attending the school...] Well, if there's a sport or something you like doing, that might help burn off some steam...? There's probably a lot of things you could do to help relax...
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I didn't know they allowed pets. I don't have any myself... [Though a mental note is made to watch for dogs...]
I don't suppose there's anywhere around here to rent a hang glider?
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[Anyway.]
Um, a hang glider...? I'm afraid not. [... Kid what kind of hobbies are you into.]
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I shall have to look into it myself, I suppose. I was using one for training back in France and they are much more common there. [So blunt, so matter-of-fact. Charlie misses that glider, dude B( ]
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I guess you could ask one of the teachers or something.
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I would rather not go to them for assistance. There are many capable adults here, but... [Let's just say Charlie did not make the best of impressions these first few days. Plus, some of the faculty seem a little... well... unique...]
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I'll ask around, then! Maybe some of the other students know...
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...Unless of course you are the type who can fly autonomously, but à chacun son goût.
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