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a vaguely not-so-modest proposal

god damn it Bernie where are you

Men vs. Women Race to 1000

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Oh boy, friendship and bonding over the inhalation of narcotics! Woohoo!

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Four in the morning was Gankona's first real wake up call, a large banging sound having gotten him flinging himself from his cot in the homeless shelter. The abrupt crashing continued two or three times until a burly, maternal voice called from the kitchen: "Breakfeast time!". Oh, yeah. Breakfeast. With Gank's usual schedule, he almost always forgets that most important-meal-of-the-day bullcrap. Well, what can you do when a public organization force feeds you? throwing his scattered sheets back onto the cot, Gankona rummaged through a torn backpack for his messy assortment of belongings. Scarf, check. Wrappings, check. Shorts, check. That's pretty much all he needed for today, or any day.

Slowly, Gankona slugged himself to the makeshift community kitchen right outside his complimentary "living quarters", that of which was shared with about 50 other people. Getting in line with many of the other homeless, the goat-boy picked up his plastic bowl as a rather kind-faced lady plopped some oatmeal down onto it. "You got a big day, Gankona! Aren't you excited? I'm so glad you get an oppurtunity like this.", the young woman beamed, looking up at the goat-boy as if she waited for an almost as enthusiastic response. "Yeah, I'm just too tired to appreciate it, Ya' know? Sure. Now, where did Officer Mashakeshi say it was again?"

"Oh, They're gonna pick you up. Just go to the corner of Sakur and Yukka and there'll be a truck there at 7."

"Ok, Thanks."

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Gankona took those gracious three hours to scrounge around some dumpsters found behind the not-yet-open restaurant on Sakur and Yukka. Soiled forks, scraps of actually tasteful food, a few ribbons of cloth here and there. Overall, Gank merely took it upon himself to eat as much good stuff as he could before the truck arrived; oatmeal could only do so much. He managed to get in a few interesting bites as he rumaged: a whole plate of uneaten alfredo, some breadsticks, and a meatball. Better than his first breakfeast, by far.

Finally, the clatter of an old steel engine and the turning of coarse, beaten wheels brought Gankona out of his feasting state; the truck had arrived.

Walking towards the street, Gank took a good browse of the truck; Damn, it really did look as busted as him. But, it worked, and that's probably all the school could afford. The LOSER decal was a nice touch, though. Gankona took one big leap from the paved streets into the bed of the truck, rocking the whole vehicle with the force of his impact. The bearded man yelled back a warning and some curses; luckily, Gank hadn't dented the bed so bad as he would notice. The other students started to pile in after him. Oh, yeah, there were others who had failed just as hard as him. Surprising. But they didn't look much like utter failures, did they? One of the most appalling offenders of this was a tall, cleanly cut young man with blonde hair and blue eyes that entered the truck bed after Gank. Now, how the hell did a rich, privy kid get sent to LOSER (Wait, hadn't Gank seen that kid from somewhere. The police station, right)? Afterwards, some other flavorful characters followed; A fisher-man's boy, a completely uninterested, black-haired teen, and another blondey; except this one seemed a lot more like Gankona. Then, finally, there was a rather short, brown-haired girl. She was also the only female here; goes to show, boys really do drool.

Looking down the other-side of the truck bed, the midget girl seemed to having a little bit of trouble jumping onto the tall truck bed. Pulling his body over to her side, Gankona grabbed her ungracefully by the hoodie and pulled her up into the only other seating spot available. She seemed to not appreciate the help much, but it got the job done.

As the truck started its engine once again, the proper boy beside him removed a pack of cigarettes swiftly from his pocket. Leaning over, Gankona asked, "You mind?", before taking a cancer stick from the package and lighting it with the kid's own lighter. Ah, good ol' nicotine. It'll make the drive go faster.

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By the time the group had gotten to LOSER, Gankona had smoked a total of three of the other kid's cigarettes, throwing the buds out of the car as they shriveled into petty ashes. Now, as the truck approached their final destination, Gankona finally addressed Karada formally. "Name's Gank. Thanks for the smoke"

As the truck finally slowed to a stop, Gank leapt out first-and-foremost among the group, shaking the entire truck once again to its driver's dismay. However, instead of cussing at the goat-boy again, the driver merely shouted,

"Line up side to side at the bottom of the stairs. Give your name up one at a time. The boss doesn't like to be kept waiting."

Easy enough. As Gankona passed the supposed "boss", he gave a nod and said in a cheery tone said, "You remind me of someone." before tapping his curly horns. On first inspection, he liked the guy. Seemed cold, analyzing, not anything like the forcefully happy and warm police officers back in the city. This guy was a different kind of authority; he enjoyed the chilling difference.

Gankona lined up beside Karada.
"It's Gankona."

2020, a reminder

Why destroy the presidency when you can distribute it among the people.

Ban the Person above you

banned.

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

Haka-Mesuka

Haka-Mesuka

Given Name: Haka-Mesuka
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Species: Lycan
Sub-Species: The Haka Pack

The Haka Pack

The Haka Pack

The Haka Pack is a small band of closely-bonded and magically-influenced Lycans indigenous to the last remaining dense jungles of Japan. Including only about 1,000 members, the Haka Pack is rather rare and has only been studied a handful of times during its existence. In the grand scheme of things, they are practically unknown to only a few scholars. To identify that one is of Haka Pack Lycan descent, most if not all of the following indicators can be used;

Bright, red angular markings along the body.
Pale White Skin.
Turquoise, amber, or light yellow eyes.
A female name starting with the prefix "Haka-", or a male name starting with the prefix "Hakun-"

Hakas are known to be extremely traditional to the old ways of their primitive society, especially including the topics of marriage and social hierarchy. Sometimes, young Lycans are forced into a marriage ceremony at an age as early as 14 in order to 'preserve the strength of the pack'. As well, strong male Lycans are almost always the most respected and sought-after individuals in the pack, creating the governing body that controls the Hakas.

Character Insight

Thus, Haka-Mesuka was thrown out of her tribe for just that; disregarding the strict traditions of the Hakas. She had become disgusted with her assigned husband, having learned more about him than their first romantic endeavors would have lead her on to believe. Haka-Mesuka protested for a breaking of their sacred union; something that is extremely rare in the secluded and strict realm of the Haka Pack. But, the law was the law; Mesuka was property of her male. Thus, Haka-Mesuka painfully exiled herself from the Haka Pack, seeing their verdicts something she could not withstand, especially when it concerned living with that thing forever. Nobody but Mesuka knows how she found herself at Silverspell University, and nobody may ever. The important thing is that she is there to stay and learn of a new society.

Yet, one of the most defining features of the Hakas is their unique Lycan transformation; that form being the body of a gigantic white wolf. Around ~9 feet long by ~5 feet high and weighing ~400 pounds, the "Haka Wolves" are self-contained bodies of pure muscle and ferocity. Beasts that truly show the Hakas' ancient strength.

Transformation Appearance:

Transformation Appearance

In-Depth Appearance: Human: Haka-Mesuka is a rather tall and lean female Lycan, coming in at around 5' 11". Her round face frames a pair of giant turquoise eyes, and she can usually be seen sporting a gracious amount of primitive jewelry. Three sharp, angular red markings cover her pale skin around said eyes; ceremonial tattoos of the Hakas. Her bright red "hunting marks" continue down her neck, back, and finally end at her ankles. All of her markings are some variation of sharp, red, angular spikes. Any variation of white furs usually finish off Mesuka's outfit; a white fur shawl, scarf, cape, coat, you name it. The girl loves her furs, and all-white is a Haka tradition.

Wolf: In her wolf form, Mesuka is curiously devoid of any markings whatsoever. Instead, her pure white coat is completely unblemished. She is 8' 2" long by 5' 1" tall, 445 pounds, and sports a maw of razor sharp teeth. Her eyes still portray a stunning turquoise blue; one of the only indications of her humanity in this form.

Brief Personality: Mesuka is as cunning as a wolf and as brave as a man. Strong in both physicality and mental fortitude, the Haka-born picks her friends wisely and her enemies swiftly. Though she is wary of males due to her past experience, any show of genuine chivalry and etiquette will quickly win her favor. She is a rock, and stands by her beliefs indefinitely, even if they are merely ancient traditions. However, Mesuka can be extremely brash and unwilling to change at times. She does not shy away from violence in the least, and can sometimes find herself in a sticky situation when she does not understand why others may oppose her philosophies and actions. Otherwise, this fierce Lycan can quickly become a loyal friend and companion, capable of pulling through thick and thin. She just fights a little too bloody for a civilized world.

Familiar Name: Yukka
Familiar Form: A gigantic, green tree frog; roughly the size of one's face.

Theme:

Character Thoughts

Ivy Riverstone: "A hard nut to crack, but she is so caring once you do warm up to her. I adore her givingness and thankful attitude; she appreciates much more than I or others may at first."

Varos Sulan: "Ambitious and naive. What a wonderful example of unfettered youth; Fun in its purest form. I wish I had more gold Haka jewelry to show him."

Ethra: "Indifference is a fruitless tree. I wish she had more conviction; she is the most likely to succeed, however. She will pass us by quickly in the long run."

Katarina Elza: "Incredible power and confidence. I admire the demon; her personality and self is almost invincible. What I would give to have her as a sister."

Raven Magnus: "A jack of all trades but a master of none, I say. But, goodness, is he the most fun. If only he could stand his ground a little better. However, I enjoy his company; he's too much of a 'fluff' to worry me with his mischief."

Mortem: "He is an old type of vengeance, old chivalry. I like his drive from beyond the grave. If you go the one extra mile, he will go the second."

Griffin: "There is great talent and heart in this man, but in exchange; no willpower. I do not trust him much, but I appreciate his presence. Though, I have a nagging suspicion something else is not right under the surface..."

Om: "What a sweethearted giant. Truly, that kind of compassion and caring-nature is nearly extinct today. Handsome, strong, and a beautiful man. I just hope no one takes advantage of his kindness."

Lola Dague: "A fortress of needles. She fights with words and is a defensive construct. I wish her well, for there is obviously some sadness behind all of her protection. If only she'd get a little more help. I would be more than willing, but..."

She also gazes at me funny sometimes, but that is a whole other story."

Ash Jens: "I am skeptical of all unnaturally attractive men; I think it a devious trap. But goodness, it is hard to disdain a man so great and full of perk. I should take a chance to try his food, too; people have been saying it's great."

Leonard Brand: "He seems almost brutal, at times. I am uncomfortable around him. However, he speaks the truth completely and without twist; that I can admire."

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

@Rhiannon, here's the edit, and you were right; She's much more Lycan than anything.

Haka-Mesuka

Haka-Mesuka

Given Name: Haka-Mesuka
Gender: Female
Age: 21
Species: Lycan
Sub-Species: The Haka Pack

The Haka Pack

The Haka Pack

The Haka Pack is a small band of closely-bonded and magically-influenced Lycans indigenous to the last remaining dense jungles of Japan. Including only about 1,000 members, the Haka Pack is rather rare and has only been studied a handful of times during its existence. In the grand scheme of things, they are practically unknown to only a few scholars. To identify that one is of Haka Pack Lycan descent, most if not all of the following indicators can be used;

Bright, red angular markings along the body.
Pale White Skin.
Turquoise, amber, or light yellow eyes.
A female name starting with the prefix "Haka-", or a male name starting with the prefix "Hakun-"

Hakas are known to be extremely traditional to the old ways of their primitive society, especially including the topics of marriage and social hierarchy. Sometimes, young Lycans are forced into a marriage ceremony at an age as early as 14 in order to 'preserve the strength of the pack'. As well, strong male Lycans are almost always the most respected and sought-after individuals in the pack, creating the governing body that controls the Hakas.

Character Insight

Thus, Haka-Mesuka was thrown out of her tribe for just that; disregarding the strict traditions of the Hakas. She had become disgusted with her assigned husband, having learned more about him than their first romantic endeavors would have lead her on to believe. Haka-Mesuka protested for a breaking of their sacred union; something that is extremely rare in the secluded and strict realm of the Haka Pack. But, the law was the law; Mesuka was property of her male. Thus, Haka-Mesuka painfully exiled herself from the Haka Pack, seeing their verdicts something she could not withstand, especially when it concerned living with that thing forever. Nobody but Mesuka knows how she found herself at Silverspell University, and nobody may ever. The important thing is that she is there to stay and learn of a new society.

Yet, one of the most defining features of the Hakas is their unique Lycan transformation; that form being the body of a gigantic white wolf. Around ~9 feet long by ~5 feet high and weighing ~400 pounds, the "Haka Wolves" are self-contained bodies of pure muscle and ferocity. Beasts that truly show the Hakas' ancient strength.

Transformation Appearance:

Transformation Appearance

In-Depth Appearance: Human: Haka-Mesuka is a rather tall and lean female Lycan, coming in at around 5' 11". Her round face frames a pair of giant turquoise eyes, and she can usually be seen sporting a gracious amount of primitive jewelry. Three sharp, angular red markings cover her pale skin around said eyes; ceremonial tattoos of the Hakas. Her bright red "hunting marks" continue down her neck, back, and finally end at her ankles. All of her markings are some variation of sharp, red, angular spikes. Any variation of white furs usually finish off Mesuka's outfit; a white fur shawl, scarf, cape, coat, you name it. The girl loves her furs, and all-white is a Haka tradition.

Wolf: In her wolf form, Mesuka is curiously devoid of any markings whatsoever. Instead, her pure white coat is completely unblemished. She is 8' 2" long by 5' 1" tall, 445 pounds, and sports a maw of razor sharp teeth. Her eyes still portray a stunning turquoise blue; one of the only indications of her humanity in this form.

Brief Personality: Mesuka is as cunning as a wolf and as brave as a man. Strong in both physicality and mental fortitude, the Haka-born picks her friends wisely and her enemies swiftly. Though she is wary of males due to her past experience, any show of genuine chivalry and etiquette will quickly win her favor. She is a rock, and stands by her beliefs indefinitely, even if they are merely ancient traditions. However, Mesuka can be extremely brash and unwilling to change at times. She does not shy away from violence in the least, and can sometimes find herself in a sticky situation when she does not understand why others may oppose her philosophies and actions. Otherwise, this fierce Lycan can quickly become a loyal friend and companion, capable of pulling through thick and thin. She just fights a little too bloody for a civilized world.

Familiar Name: Yukka
Familiar Form: A gigantic, green tree frog; roughly the size of one's face.

Theme:

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

@GodOfWar The only issues I see are that your shape-shifters are basically Lycans with mating marks. Shape-shifters' animal forms are the same size as the real animal. So a wolf would be the same size as a wolf in nature. Also, your character would not have mating marks because she isn't mated, females don't get theirs until they meet their mate. After which they only receive the outlines and it colors in the more contact they have before finally completing at the mating ceremony. If she was mated, her mate wouldn't let her out of his sight for more than an hour or so at a time, in other words no school. Aside from that, mating marks are utterly unique and vary from couple to couple, shape-shifters do not pick their mates either. They're incapable of reproducing with anyone other than their true mate. That's why I mentioned above that your idea is essentially a Lycan. Lycans always breed true and can reproduce with nearly any species though most commonly either humans or their own kind. If you swapped over to a Lycan and turned the mating marks you've listed into ceremonial/traditional tattoos I'd be happy to accept. I hope I don't sound like a picky asshole lol I try and be overly clear so everyone is on the same page.

@Rhiannon

No problem, I hear ya. I'll update Haka-Mesuka with more appropriate Lycan features. Thank you for addressing the issues thoroughly, I've had it too many times where GMs gave updates very vaguely and thus I had to do the sheet 3 or more times to their liking. It's good you're the opposite.

Silverspell University; Sandbox-ish Dorm/Apartment Life Fantasy Creature RP

@Shard Heck, if you want, we can get them into a room together. We'll call it the fur squad.