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Rakuen Moderators ([personal profile] utopiamods) wrote in [community profile] rakuen2012-07-01 01:26 am

On the platform: Meet the new characters

As you all crowd onto the platform, which is drenched with sunlight though the air is cool you are met by six girls and ten boys. One of the boys seems to be a blue Hedgehog and one of the girls has wings; but the rest all seem human. All sixteenn are in uniforms that would match if not for the colour differences - skirts and trousers, waistcoats, and light summer shirts that seem totally inappropriate for the chill. Some seem irritable while others look excited. Each has a beret with a crest pinned to the front - nine depicting a shield on green, the other seven a sword on red.

At the first lull in the chatter, a frail looking girl with a shield on her cap steps forward.

"Excuse me, may I have your attention please!"

She explains that the sixteen of them are the current prefects of Rakuen, representing the two schools on the island. Nanami (she gestures to herself), Lelouch, Yuri, Sonic, Jade, Sora, John, Rebecca, Dirk and of Fortitude; and Santana, Flynn, Kevin, Gino, Suzaku, Golbez and Cirno of Conquest.

The introductions are over fast and the girl named Santana seems impatient, "So come over when your name is called so we can all get inside." They all move to stand in two groups some distance away from each other; a boy and a girl step forward and begin to read names from a clipboard.

Golbez, the Conquest prefect made an imposing figure, standing there with his perpetual glare on his face, as he read off the names. "Dave Strider, Cheshire, Isabela, Jade Harley, Jack Noir, Hideki Hinata, and Hiyo Shishidou."

Despite what seemed to be a broken leg slowing her down, the Fortitude prefect; Jade looked almost excited in her prefect's outfit and neon orange T-shirt that came to her knees. "Okay, the people I read off are for Fortitude! If you have any questions, I'll try to answer them, but please don't threaten me with violence... Komachi Onozuka."
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[personal profile] fracturedsoul 2012-07-04 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ He just shrugs. ]

Your prefect answering all your questions?
greenspaces: (What?!?! [shocked])

[personal profile] greenspaces 2012-07-04 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Really?! You're old?
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[personal profile] greenspaces 2012-07-04 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
This place takes memories from you -- please stop, that hurts....
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[personal profile] greenspaces 2012-07-04 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks.

[ B< ]

Please don't hurt him. Dirk's my friend.
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[personal profile] greenspaces 2012-07-04 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ IF ONLY SHE GOT BRAVE ENOUGH TO GIVE HIM A HUG but no she's too embarrassed god how did she mix them up!!! ]

Being here isn't so bad, though. I think you'll like it, we have to fight a lot, but you don't get hurt from it. It's really fun. I've gotten good with a sword.
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[personal profile] fracturedsoul 2012-07-04 02:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Dirk makes a big show of brushing off the front of his vest. He's not sure why. It's not dirty or anything. That's just what cool guys do in this kind of situation.

He steps backward and leaves Jack to get scolded by Jade. Because Jack Noir getting scolded by a little girl on crutches is hilarious. But he remains ready to jump in if things get ugly. ]
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Re: [Off to the side]

[personal profile] greenspaces 2012-07-04 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She smiles at the kitty 0u0 ]

Hi kitty.
nocathere: (Still have a lot to learn)

[personal profile] nocathere 2012-07-04 07:11 pm (UTC)(link)
But you're human, aren't you?
nocathere: (nonsense)

[Off to the side]

[personal profile] nocathere 2012-07-04 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[Cheshire spins in a circle.]

Where?
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[personal profile] ferriedmemories 2012-07-04 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Very. Shinigami just look young.
stoppedhiding: (r u for real)

[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-07-04 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I am.
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[personal profile] nocathere 2012-07-05 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
So many funny looking furless humans around, then!
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Re: Conquest

[personal profile] wolfoutline 2012-07-05 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a young man on the approach, Golbez. Hands stuffed into his pockets, his jacket looks thick and the scarf around his neck was obviously made for much colder weather. His pants, despite looking like jeans, have a slight shimmer to them hinting that it's made of more than just cloth.]

Excuse me- is this where I'm supposed to be?
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[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-07-05 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
That depends. Your name?
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[personal profile] wolfoutline 2012-07-05 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Vanezio Lykastis.

[He pauses, then adds with a slightly wry smile:] Vane.
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[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-07-05 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Then yes, this is where you should be.

Welcome to Rakuen. The description in your player manual should adequately describe the situation, but if you have further questions I will be glad to assist.
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[personal profile] wolfoutline 2012-07-05 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd be okay with a name, Mister...?
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[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-07-05 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah. Golbez. I teach astronomy and am a prefect at Conquest.
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[personal profile] wolfoutline 2012-07-05 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[That warrants a raised eyebrow.]

Prefect? Even though you're a teacher?
Edited 2012-07-05 21:56 (UTC)
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[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-07-05 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
The system doesn't have much sense to it. Here, the term "prefect" simply refers to one who has purchased all five of their weapon's specified upgrades and, in addition, reached a certain mysterious condition that we have yet to decipher. It seems quite arbitrary.

[ He gestures toward Vane's bag. ] You'll learn about weapons and upgrades in the manual that I mentioned.
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[personal profile] wolfoutline 2012-07-05 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[As his eyes flicker briefly towards the bag at his side, Vane graciously takes the hint and nods.]

Is there anything not in the manual I should know?
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[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-07-05 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
A few things.

First, before you ask, I believe we've deduced the win condition for the game we've all been brought here to play, and are one third of the way to completing it -- and thus to escaping our imprisonment. It involves having the prefects from both schools cooperate to unlock the six towers that are situated about the town.

Second, you will be expected to do battle with your fellow kidnappees. Refusal will result in a monetary fine of this city's currency, raks. Should you fall below zero raks, those around you will be punished. Do not let this happen.
Edited 2012-07-05 22:19 (UTC)
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[personal profile] wolfoutline 2012-07-05 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Throughout Golbez's explanation, Vane is nodding quietly as he digests the information he's being given. Most interestingly, he doesn't seem the least bit overwhelmed by what the other is telling him.]

Has it been guaranteed we will be allowed escape upon winning?
Edited 2012-07-05 22:48 (UTC)
stoppedhiding: (r u for real)

[personal profile] stoppedhiding 2012-07-05 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
It has. Six women currently occupy positions of power which they obtained by remaining behind when the previous cycle of battlers was sent home.
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[personal profile] wolfoutline 2012-07-05 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Did they volunteer or were they selected? [What an unsurprisingly twisted game.]

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