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In Star Trader 6 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
"Thank you for complimenting me, but I came here to learn."
The corner of Ed's mouth turned up slightly. Knew it. You tell him, girl. Of course she was offended; who wouldn't be? And while Ed wasn't the greatest at picking up nonverbal cues, even he could work out that her long sigh was supposed to be a punctuation mark on the conversation.

Somerset ignored that too.

"Yeah, me too," he replied. "I came here to study as a star trader, and it's amazing that you-"
Ed rose from his seat. He had to put some space between them, and Somerset had provided him a convenient excuse. "You're going into star trading too?" he cried.
"Yeah- yeah, yes, I am," he stammered. A scowl began to form. He did not appreciate his romantic overtures being interrupted.
"That's SO cool!" Ed crowed. "I didn't think I'd get to meet anyone from my upcoming class so early! Miss, do you mind if we switch places? I wanna talk to this awesome guy."

Bergson Somerset felt conflicted. On the one hand, he really hated this kid putting space between him and his conquest. Under any other circumstances, he'd have flat-out said "no." But a compliment like "awesome" wasn't a reward to so casually throw away. He took the bait and waited for Sophia to respond. Bergson prayed she wouldn't.

Edward prayed for her to take the hint and move.
In Star Trader 6 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
*waves his hands frantically* Please don't feel bad for differences in post length! Seriously! I'm just having a really good day is all. On good days, I can write a veritable book, but on others, I can barely manage a few lines. It's okay, really.

I find the mystery of her character intriguing. Getting her to open up feels like a puzzle, and Ed will have to tread carefully to avoid hitting the same pitfalls plaguing Somerset. Currently, I have her pegged for a shy girl who has had some unpleasant experiences with men. And I doubt this is the average cliche-shy, where she avoids everyone except the main love interest, who she magically opens up to - this seems like the more realistic kind, where, given an opportunity to escape, she would rather be rid of both guys and be done with the whole ordeal.

I like her.
In Star Trader 6 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
"I'm Sophie," the girl replied.
She has such a beautiful voice, too!
Ed saluted. "Nice to make your acquaintance, Sophie." He turned his gaze forward, happy that he got to talk to her, and that she talked to him.

And then never again.

She made no effort to speak to either boy beside her. Ed instinctively picked up on her terse response as a signal that no further conversation was to be attempted with her. Bergson Somerset, however, either didn't notice or deliberately ignored it.
"What brings such a pretty girl to a place like this?" he asked, eyes roaming around her body. "You could be a model if you wanted."
Ed winced. She came here to learn. Duh. And that model comment is so cringe-worthy. He glanced at Sophie to gauge her reaction. Considering her earlier silence, he surmised that talking to Somerset again wasn't a good course of action - she might not like two guys talking over her, and if one of the boys started getting aggressive, fighting over a girl they barely knew who was sitting in between them would be very awkward.

The best course of action was to wait and see how she handled this.

Maybe his concern was unwarranted.
In Star Trader 6 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
I decided to draw on my own experiences when articulating Ed's reaction to sitting next to Sophie. The male brain thinks weird, creepy things for a few seconds before reason takes over. Training and good character is what prevents those first thoughts from taking over and letting him act on them. I have a feeling Ed and Bergson will be butting heads later on, since Ed is a good deal more restrained in his dealings with other people.
In Star Trader 6 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
Had to make a few judicious edits.
* I almost didn't realize that the boy was named Bergson Somerset. I initially called him Justin.
* My description of Sophie was added to make the text flow better.
In Star Trader 6 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
Ed moved up the stairs in the stadium, with long lines in front and behind him. Finding a seat would be difficult. His eyes rapidly scanned each passing row, estimating how many people would take up each row to determine whether a seat would be available. Suddenly, one showed up, and he moved for it. Ed narrowly cut off someone going for the seat and sat down next to a girl. As he settled in, he angled his head to look at her from the corner of his eye.

She was beautiful. With soft golden hair glimmering in the light, a kindly face whose eyes spoke of intelligence beyond her years, and a figure to die for, there really wasn't anyone else he would rather be sitting next to.

Writers who go on about "love at first sight" don't really capture what a man feels in that moment. Reality is sillier, yet at the same time more poignant. The emotional side of Ed decided that sitting next to such a lovely girl could only be Destiny. Coincidences didn't happen; she was Fated to be his girlfriend someday. But his rational side slapped him upside the head and ten ways to Timbuktu for thinking such ridiculous nonsense. She probably already had a boyfriend. Who was he kidding? Pretty girls never stayed single for long. And even if she didn't, she probably wouldn't like him, or they wouldn't be a match. Chances were slim to none that he'd ever sit next to his Soul Mate by chance.

Still, it couldn't hurt to be friendly with her, right? You never know. Maybe it is destiny, and you just gotta seize it by the horns. Test the waters a little. He was about to strike up a conversation with her when he observed the boy sitting on her other side make a move on her. The boy reached out and touched a lock of her hair, an intimate gesture that she did not immediately repulse.

As I thought. She does have a boyfriend. He was about to give up when it occurred to him that chances were also slim that she'd find and sit next to her boyfriend in a crowd like this. He did a double-take. Her body language was closed off, not receptive to his advances at all. Could it be? This was his chance! He could be her Knight in Shining Armor and save her from the nasty man! Maybe this was Destiny after all!

But this was not the time for grandstanding gallantry. He had to handle this situation with care, lest he create more enemies out of thin air. Ed shivered when he thought he could see himself in the other boy's shoes. Had not he, as this boy had, got excited by the prospect of meeting a pretty girl? Could not nervousness have prompted such indelicate behavior in any other person? Armed with a modicum of empathy, Ed concocted a plan to rescue her without arousing enmity in his opponent.

"Joe?" Ed declared, pretending to recognize the boy.
"Um, what? Me?" The boy looked behind him, thinking Ed was addressing someone else.
Think fast. Ed "realized" that this wasn't a friend and feigned embarrassment. "Oh, sorry, I thought you were someone else. My name's Edward Valentine. Call me Ed."
The boy laughed. "No harm done. My name is Bergson Somerset. Nice to make your acquaintance."
"Likewise."
The two guys offered a mutual two-fingered salute. Ed turned to the girl and introduced himself. "And may I learn your name, Miss?"
In Star Trader 6 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
@ineffable

"Did you remember to pack enough pairs of socks?"
"Yes, mother. Seven pairs. Underwear too."
"Bible?"
"Brought it."
"Tablet and phone?"
"In my bag and pocket, respectively."
"Engagement ring?"
"MOOOM!"

Gwen batted him upside the head. "Don't mom me, cheeky boy! But I jest. Study hard, be good, and don't marry anyone until you graduate. Can you do that for me?"
Ed nodded. "Yes mom."
"Good. Get going. You don't want to be late, or I'll have your father personally head down there to whoop your butt. Love you, kiddo."
"Love you too, mom!"
Ed got in the taxi and waved as his mother disappeared from view. A pang of loneliness struck his heart. He was in for a very long four years. Would he find any friends there? Could he handle the work? Doubts filled his mind, and he shook his head to clear them away. He would succeed because he had to succeed. There was no question. Ed pulled out his phone and distracted himself with inspiring music by Tom Bergsen until the taxi came to a halt.

"We're here," droned the cab driver.

Ed paid the man and stepped out. Before him, the shimmering glass towers of Purcell University stretched out before him, while thousands of aspiring students crowded around the entrance. Butterflies formed in his stomach as he took his first steps toward the future. With the school map loaded on his tablet in one hand and his travel bag in the other, Ed weaved his way through the crowds to the stadium, where the entrance ceremony would begin shortly.
In Star Trader 6 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
Edward Valentine


As the heir to the prosperous Valentine household and son of the famous ambassador Gwen Valentine, Edward's prospects looked bright. People thought he would live out his life comfortably and bask in the wealth of his family's vast fortune, and in the fame of owning the company that gave so much to the independence war effort. However, for reasons yet to be elucidated, he left all that behind to become a Star Trader. With the level of sheer freedom afforded to citizens of the Crescent Empire compared to the rules of his household, he's in for a bit of a culture shock.
In Star Trader 6 yrs ago Forum: 1x1 Roleplay
@ineffable
On January 1st, year 3000, the Crescent Alliance declared its independence from the Terran Empire. Four years later, the Alliance won the war, drafted a constitution, and formed into the Crescent Empire. In the decades after, tensions cooled enough for international business to become feasible. As our students learn the tricks of the trade and enter the world of merchants, they will come to find that their clients across the aether are in much worse shape than they ever realized. Can these up-and-coming citizens of the Empire heal the war wounds between nations inflicted by their parents? Or will the allure of the dollar cast a shadow over their young hearts?
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This is the OOC thread for Star Traders. While this thread is primarily for ineffable and me to plot out the story, visitors may post comments about the RP here too if they like. Stories of heroism that don't involve killing someone are rare and new territory for me, so feedback is appreciated.

@ineffable, don't forget to Subscribe to the thread like I almost did. :P
@Mixcoatl
Sounds like Dr. Smith from Lost in Space, who kills the real Dr. Smith and takes his identity so she can escape with the other characters. That would be interesting.

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