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@clericbeast Have you seen Parks and Recreation? That picture reminds me of a character in that show's relationship with her sister. Also thinking it would somewhat translate to Selene/Aurelia.

@DJAtomika She already posted a day ago. Only @Sand remains, if the character sheet is worked on and posted in the depository. But, I will advance the story tomorrow. Even if Sand joins us, there won't be too much catching up to do.

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I'd post my picture if I had any guts, but I don't.

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@DJAtomika Ah, I see. I hope everything is going well for you!

@clericbeast No worries. Don't push yourself if you're feeling ill. Better to recover first.

@Free Faller Glad to have you with us! Hopefully, @Sand will join us as well.

There's a bit of waiting in the beginning here, but once introduction posts are finished things will get rolling.

Also, I happened upon a wonderful little video about people's Facebook lives. It is quite interesting and highlights one of the reasons why I don't have Facebook myself. YouTube clip

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@DJAtomika So, you're from Singapore? That's cool. I've never been there. What's the army service like, is it difficult?

@Everyone
Don't be afraid to post shorter conversational posts, as I prefer them over extensive collaborations. I usually advance the story once every 1-2 weeks in order to keep a steady pace. When I GM, I plan the stories in the form of 'game levels'. For example, in a game, you usually discover an area/level in which you do a couple of quests/missions before you move on. So, the area/level right now is Nautilus and the dropship. Also, don't be afraid to explore the environment and the NPCs in it. If you have any specific ideas that you are unsure of, just contact me or @JJ Doe and ask if it's okay! We don't bite.

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Selene adjusted herself into a comfortable sitting within the dropship. The ship itself was quite a complex invention. Its outer hull was clad in numerous auxiliary parts that could carry various land units for transportation. The capacity was based on weight, but it could easily convey two fully assembled Mechs at once. The inside was nothing more than a cargo hold purposed to contain as much equipment and personnel as possible. However, the one that had been commissioned for Selene and her squad was relatively empty, as they did not need much of anything for their mission. The only thing the dropship carried for them was the Rover, a rapid hover vehicle primarily used for scouting missions. Selene had just crossed her legs and covered herself with her scarf, covering most of her body for warmth. Certain bits and stray parts of it flowed slightly, the spirit within feeling itself moderately serene to express its existence. Selene’s blade was resting against the seat next to her, its edge connecting with the metallic floor of the ship.

She listened to Aurelia’s rant with a slight smirk on her lips. Marvelous it was, though, that intense display of Pride and Greed but of Passion for a better life. Selene was not a stranger to assumptions, demands of a certain standard to be obeyed, but hearing it from someone else was a refreshing reminder of her own fallacies. However, the presence of other friendly souls and that hectic existence outside prevented Selene from wallowing too much in her own musings. “There’s nothing to figure out Eric. Aura is the only princess here,” Selene said. The girl tilted her head slightly as she addressed Rosenfeld, the sarcastic tone intensifying with ever chosen syllable. “I’ll make sure that you get the Admiral’s private quarters next time. In fact, I will make sure that they expand and improve it according to your specifications,” Selene chuckled to herself, as she did to Wren's comment. However, she relieved herself of the much intended satire and spoke plainly. “Just relax, we’re on our way now and we won’t be coming back here again. Think about that poor soldier who has to take all of your stuff back to the academy. How do you think he feels? Pfft…,” Selene muttered.

…She can be such a whiny little bitch sometimes… but so can I… I’m not as bad as she is, though… or am I? Whatever… her bitchiness outshines mine, so I think I’m pretty safe…Hmm… but, what does that say about us being bitches together?... that must surely be a sight to remember… I can’t imagine how that store clerk felt that one time when we went shopping for that stuff… what was it again?...Whatever, it was something…and we almost had him fired by complaining about something he said to the supervisor… Hah, classic… he deserved it…

Selene shifted her attention to Eric and his inquiry, just as Ito made his presence known by being the better mannered of the lot. “Well, Ito is right here, and the other two firecrackers should be here shortly. That’s what all that commotion out there is for, to get everyone’s asses moving,” she said.

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I did a search on pinterest for outfits that Selene could perhaps wear. But, obviously, the colors aren't correct. Selene only wears black, and her scarf is much longer and flowy than those in the pictures.

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I think Selene and Aurelia have a similar taste in fashion.

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@Archangel89 It was perfectly fine. As long as you are happy with your own posting performance, all is well. It might have seemed exaggerated in any other setting, but that's the beauty of Final Fantasy-themed stories – they don't have to be fully realistic or believable. Besides, I can't stand nerd bickering about what's realistic or not... especially in fiction.

@Everyone
I will probably write a 'conversational post' today. A short one that just replies to the dialog, but doesn't advance the story. I want to give everyone a chance to write their introductions before we move on.

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@DJAtomika Your post was not too short. Quality comes before quantity, but to a certain point. I don't know how I feel about the first-person writing, though. I've seen it before, but never been in a roleplay with someone that does it. For now, write however you want and we'll see how things play out. I'm just not used to it in this kind of setting, that's all.

I'm sure a name for our squad will present itself naturally! You all had good ideas and suggestions, but we'll keep at it, see where it takes us.

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Hmm, considering that they are a newly formed WARG squad, they wouldn't have established a fully fledged reputation yet. However, I haven't fully thought about the effects of these Guardian exclusive squads. I know that there aren't many of them, as you could count them on your fingers. They are basically groups of Jedi working together, or perhaps new Avengers-type hero groups that emerge not necessarily every year—only when there are suitable candidates. Our squad was partially created as a favor from Selene's sister, so it might not be a squad that is entirely up to the U.D.F. WARG standards, which makes us the lovable underdogs!

Anyway, I imagine that people would know the WARG squads by a name, a collective nickname for the squad itself, so I guess we should have one as well. Any ideas what could call our merry band of 'misfits'?

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No, it's not distracting, but the teal looks good as well! Choose whichever you want, dear.