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]

At the voice, Kurt spun around, but found himself grinning at the end of the impromptu soliloquy. He gave Alexander a bow and responded in his native tongue, in kind.

"You are too kind, truly. My skill was only a part of my victory. In truth, it was their own pride, their hubris that was their enemy. Humility would have saved them the bitter tang of defeat, but alas, they would rather die than show restraint."

He then gave Alexander an inquisitive look. "How well do you handle a blade, mein freunde?"

[thekingisnotalone]

"Pride brings down many who would otherwise remain standing, but if a proud response is what they felt was best at the time, they have no need of regrets. Better to die for what you believe in than cast aside your dreams and live."

He bowed back.

"I have no expertise with the rapier, but I have trained since I was young in the use of the short sword, especially the ancient spatha and kopis."