you know what I'm sayin'?

[growing_pains]

( the test drive meme )

This is for anyone wanting to test out their characters in the setting before applying, and to see if things "click". 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.

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[swash_und_buckle]

The applause caught his ear, and without missing a beat, he spun in place to face the young heiress, his blade held low against his body as he gave her a bow.

"Ach you are too kind, my lady." He sheathed his sword as he rose, then crossed the gym to greet her more properly, a proper grin spreading.

"I did not know you had classes down this way. Come, I shall walk with you." He gave a look over his shoulder, addressing the fallen dummies. "Now, I don't want to see you causing trouble around here again, you hear me?"

"Sorry, sometimes they get a bit rowdy and need to be taught a lesson."

[onlyhisdreams]

As he walked toward her, she fumbled with her books. It was a fight to keep her eyes focused on him or glance down to make sure she didn't drop any of them. Not a single one hit the floor, despite the best efforts of the Bronte sisters. Pressing them against her chest once more, her smile subdued.

"No need to apologize, kind sir," she told him reassuringly. "I understand that their kind is relentless and incorrigible. The Institute is very fortunate to have someone like you, who so bravely and swiftly takes care of the problem."

She began again in the direction of her next class, then softly added, "Just as I am fortunate to have you as an escort."

[swash_und_buckle]

"Ah, yes. Perhaps one day, they'll finally understand that the world needs peace, not trouble. And then, on that day, we may enroll our first dummy." He chuckled, following close behind.

"But of course, Fräulein. I would be remiss in letting the young princess walk unaccompanied. After all, if a band of malicious sacks of burlap attacked, what then? You shouldn't have to worry about such incidents." His hand rested on the hilt of his sword. "I would never let such an attack harm you. You have my word.