[center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/190624/143e2d28fdbe942200a6e1891d689078.png[/img][/center] As long as you can remember, you've known you were different. Don't worry, everyone else did too; the mark around your wrist made sure of that. Some of them looked at you with envy and fascination, others with pity. Maybe a few even shunned you. Maybe the attention bothered you, but you were probably more concerned with that feeling in your chest. That bizarre tug. That longing. That feeling of desperately missing someone. But who? Maybe you've been searching for them; maybe you're not holding your breath. It's tough, right? Unless you live in a massive city you've probably never even met someone like you, and even then your chances were slim. You probably saw people like you on TV though, in movies, online. Talking about it. That feeling you're missing. About being complete, finding their other half. The movies probably tell you how great it is; celebrities on talk shows might say otherwise. Maybe you've read up on your condition, learned the boons it can grant when things work out. Learned what can happen if they don't. Are you scared? Excited? Have you been looking at the moon each night, wondering if your other half is looking too? Are you holding out hope that by some miracle your paths will cross? After all, it happens to some people. Why not you? Well, your chance – probably your only chance – may well have just arrived. You got a letter, in one of those fancy envelopes made out of thick embossed paper, addressed directly to you. It's got one of those cool old-fashioned seals on the back, pink and blue wax swirled together and imprinted with the shape of a lotus. The letter inside looks hand-written, written by people like you, inviting you to attend an event that may well lead you to your other half. Seems sketchy, right? Maybe, but something made you send back your answer, and now you've got all-expense-paid tickets to go spend a week in luxury and take that chance. Think you'll find your destiny? [b][color=a2798f][center]___________________________________________[/center][/color][/b] [center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/190703/bac23a2e93f92ace8b32633e3d7a4c03.png[/img][/center] Miraculously, the world hasn't fallen into anything like nuclear war or environmental ruin, so there are no apocalypses, looming or otherwise, to be concerned about. As well, since we won't be too worried about the state of the outside world, you're welcome to mess with it a little. Want to create a small island nation for your character to be the prince of? Go for it! Fictional huge corporation to inherit one day? Feel free. If you have any inquiries or just want to see if what you have in mind is feasible, I'm all ears. [hider=Technology]Technology hasn't moved past recognition, but some useful and interesting inventions have become commonplace in recent years. For example, it's common for large businesses and high-end shops to make use of holographic displays, fully three-dimensional and shockingly lifelike. Likewise, the second generation of universal translation devices have hit the market for those who can pay; you'll be listening to an AI voice, but the translations are fairly accurate and they process in real time, making them popular among business representatives and politicians for visiting and negotiating with their foreign counterparts. Accessibility devices such as hearing aides have advanced greatly in efficacy and discretion, voice-operated guide sensors for the blind are affordable to the general populace and prosthetic limbs have made great strides in comfort, function, and style, often imperceptible to onlookers and easier than ever for the wearer to operate.[/hider] [b][color=a2798f][center]___________________________________________[/center][/color][/b] [center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/190626/0161b03f321a48819066694d98b80c3d.png[/img][/center] [hider=Rules ★][center][b][color=a2798f][h2]General[/h2][/color][/b][/center] [color=a2798f][b]No god-modding, no metagaming, be civil OOC, take explicit content to PMs, GM word is law, you know the drill.[/b][/color] If there is anything at all you're not sure about, just ask me. I don't bite! [color=a2798f][b]I reserve the right to refuse acceptance for any reason.[/b][/color] Don't stress though, I'm a reasonable girl. There is a possibility I'll have to restrict character submissions of certain genders or orientations down the line so I can get pairings worked out; I'll make an announcement if this happens. [color=a2798f][b]Put your character sheet in the OOC first. Once I give you the go-ahead, you may post in the character tab.[/b][/color] Pretty standard. I recommend using the same post for all your sheets if you're doing multiples. This RP is largely going to be character-driven, and there's some fun plot in store as well! As a result, despite the lighthearted premise, there is a possibility for darker content down the line. [color=a2798f][b]Please contact me if there are any subjects you do not want to breach[/b][/color] and I will gladly adjust things accordingly. [color=a2798f][b]Talk![/b][/color] An active OOC is always fun, and as a bonus, makes RPs last longer! Please join the RP discord server (coming soon!) to stay updated on RP happenings, chat, meme, and whatever else you want! [center][b][color=a2798f][h2]Posting[/h2][/color][/b][h3][color=red]The partnered nature of this RP requires dedicated players. If you don't think you can commit, then I thank you for your interest but recommend you look elsewhere. Any dropped characters will be puppeted by me until such a time that they can make an organic exit. Thank you for understanding.[/color][/h3][/center] Whew, sorry, just needed to get that one out there! I'm not going to jump down your throat if you lose interest later on (it happens to the best of us) but I [I]implore[/I] you, if that happens, tell me! Now: [color=a2798f][b]The posting standard for this RP is high casual.[/b][/color] 3rd person, past tense, you know the drill. I value quality over quantity and a lean post here and there is no big deal, but do try to give people something to work with. Don't worry if your posts get long; write as much as you feel you need to. [color=a2798f][b]Do your best to use proper spelling, grammar and formatting.[/b][/color] We all make mistakes now and then, but at the very least I ask that you proofread your post. It only takes a few minutes and it's an easy way to catch most mistakes -- I make stupid mistakes every other word and proofreading is my saving grace. As with everything in this RP, if you would like help or advice, I would be more than happy to talk to you. [color=a2798f][b]All characters must be posted for at least once a week or they will risk being removed.[/b][/color] Due to the paired-up nature of this RP, this is a must. Nobody likes getting stuck because their partner hasn't posted. You don't have to post a novel, but do put out [I]something.[/I] [color=a2798f][b]If you foresee a problem with this, please bring it to my attention ASAP.[/b][/color] To that end... [color=a2798f][b]A weekly update of some kind will be posted by me every Monday.[/b][/color] This could be anything from a time skip or event update to a simple benchmark post. You do not have to post every 7 days on the dot, but you must post at least once per update cycle for all of your characters. Speaking of which... [color=a2798f][b]You may have multiple characters, but be prepared to post for all of them.[/b][/color] To keep the cast a little leaner, I'll instate a 2-character limit for the time being. I won't accept being swamped with characters as an excuse for inactivity, so make sure you only play as many as you know you can handle. [color=a2798f][b]Please don't include pictures in the headers of your posts.[/b][/color] Fancy text headers from places like 1001fonts and fontmeme are welcome and encouraged, but no character images please. To be perfectly honest, this is just a pet peeve of mine. But this time [i]I'm[/i] the GM, so I make the rules! If you have read these rules, please put a star ★ into the "Other" section of your character sheet.[/hider] [hider=Character Sheet] [color=a2798f][b]NOTE: Please do not alter the character sheet.[/b][/color] Don't add things, don't subtract things. This is just a basic template so you’re welcome to fancy it up all you want, but just make sure you use all the sections that are listed. Please don't add extra sections; you can add additional info in the "Other" section all you want. As well, because my eyes are stupid, I'd appreciate it if you'd put all your images in hiders. If you have questions, comments or anything else, please don't hesitate to contact me! [hr] [b]Character image:[/b] Non-anime artwork please! [b]Name:[/b] Full name, titles if you have any, include nicknames if you'd like [b]Age[/b]: 20-25 please [b]Gender:[/b] Male or female [b]Sexuality:[/b] I’ll need this to make pairings, so please don’t skip! [b]Appearance:[/b] Extra reference images should be linked or in a hider please! Make sure to include anything we can't see in your image and details like height, weight ([url=https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm]this is a good website for figuring out an appropriate weight for your character's height and build![/url]) identifying marks (tattoos, scars, piercings) and general style of dress, as well as any differences from your character image. You know, the standard. ***This RP takes place in the vaguely near future, so it's totally safe to say that fashion has evolved a bit. That is to say, if you want your character to have a wardrobe that's a little more extra than the modern day-to-day, that can be arranged! Don't worry, I'll tell you if it's too much. [b]Personality:[/b] A short rundown of your character's personality. Don't stress too much over this section, there will be plenty of time to demonstrate your personality IC! [b]Biography:[/b] Here's where you're invited to get detailed if you'd like. Your character can be from anywhere in the world and have any background you want, so get creative! Travel, lodging and everything else will be provided and there will be accessibility and translation devices at the manor, so don't worry about expense or communication. [b]Other:[/b] Trivia, miscellany, and anything else you'd like to include goes here! I also recommend sticking your text colour code in here. [/hider] [Hider=The Letter] [I]Dear [Name], It is our hope that this letter finds you well. You have received it because of who - or rather, what - you are. You are Fragmented, seemingly alone in the world, longing for someone you cannot name, and so this proposal has found you. Please do not be alarmed. We mean you no harm, nor are we soliciting. Rather, we write because we are like you; Fragmented, though we have been lucky enough to find our other halves within each other. We know all too well that most Fragmented will never know the peace we have come to cherish, and will go through short and fretful lives feeling empty, and we feel deeply for those unlucky souls who are doomed to live with souls unmended. Thus, we have decided to do our part in bringing the world’s Fragmented together in hopes of helping at least a few souls Reunite. We humbly invite you to attend an event at our estate in the Rocky Mountains to enjoy natural beauty and the company of other Fragmented for a week in luxury. We have spared no expense and do not ask for anything from you but your time. We understand this may seem strange. Should our offer not interest you, simply discard this letter and freely forget you ever received it. But should you accept, we will be delighted to welcome you and hope that we can do whatever we can to help you find your other half. We hope to receive your reply. Cordially yours, Raphael & Isaac Abramson[/I] The letter was written on quality stationery in impeccable cursive, and below the twins' names it bore each of their signatures; Isaac's in blue, very proper and loopy, and Raphael's in pink, more hastily written and angular. The [Name] part was replaced with your character's first name, of course. When you sent your acceptance, you received plane tickets and instructions on how to go about getting to the estate, called "The Winds". The gist is that you'll fly to a town near the mountains and either be shuttled up to the estate along a narrow mountain road or flown in via helicopter, which would pick you up after you got off your flight. You can choose your method of transportation, but for simplicity's sake I'd say none of you happened to share a shuttle/helicopter with your soulmate. This way you don't Reunite before you've had the chance to talk to anyone![/hider] [center][url=https://discord.gg/XwxBGms]Join the Discord![/url][/center]