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ANNOUNCEMENT: The End!

Greetings, Hall of Famers! We have a very special and bittersweet announcement to make.

First let us say that we have had a glorious run, us and you. The group would not have been the amazing place it developed into without each and every one of you contributing your share. From where we sit here in mod-land, we are proud to say that we are proud of you. You read that right: that's double the pride and, consequently, double the happiness.

However, all good things must come to an end. With the new year at our doorstep, we have come to terms with the fact that continuing to maintain Hall of Fame is simply too much. Real life has taken its toll, claiming its biggest victim to date - the group itself.

Thank you all, young and old, new and veteran, Champions and Trainers. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

The past year and a half will forever be etched in our memories, like the grooves on a Pokeball. You are all beautiful people and amazing writers. It has been an honor to service you within our fine establishment.

Keep on shining you crazy diamonds, and may the year of 2014 offer you much prosperity and contentment. And remember-- you'll always have an entry in the Hall of Fame.

♥

- The Mods

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( Elesa's buzzing in! )

We don’t get it. Was that a pun? Were you… were you trying to be funny? Is that what this was? Wow. Just… wow. Elesa, you’re just… wow.

Don’t quit your day job. In fact… better get a part-time job just to make up for this. Go follow everyone on the masterlist.

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Volkner's reservation has expired.

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Elesa's application has been accepted.

Congratulations, Elesa! Your application has been approved. You are one step closer to attaining god-hood. Because of your name. Your Japanese name. Get it? It's-- it's a pun! Ha. Ha, ha, pretty funny, isn't it? Get it? Because, kami, and Kamitsure? God? It's... it's funny because it's a play on words. Ahh forget it.

You have until December 10th to finish setting up your blog and getting even CLOSER TO GOD-HOOD AHH THE PUN.

In Character

Character Name: Elesa

Generation: V

Brief Biography: Elesa is the most beautiful, dazzling and other superlatives Nimbasa Gym Leader. She's also a model, something she has a tendency to remind people of. She grew up in Castelia City, where she lived with her parents. Fascinated with the brilliant lights of the city and the dazzling nightlife, she begun to specialize in electric Pokemon, pursuing a career as a Trainer and as a model at the same time.

Personality: At first glance, Elesa is cool and reserved; when needed, she is upfront (for example, when defending a girl’s dreams), but the majoritiy of the time there is an aloof air to her. This is only partially by choice; she is slightly shy, and this makes her seem more reserved than she wished. Among friends, she is more easygoing and friendly, and when giddy, she has a habit of losing focus. Elesa has attempted, with Skyla’s help, to remake her image to a friendlier and more fun person, but it hasn’t gone so well.

RP Sample:

“That’s a wrap! Thank you, everyone.”

  Elesa was silent as they called for the shoot to end and Nimbasa Gym to be closed, watching trainers, photographers and swooning fangirls alike clearing the building one by one. Some of them came up to her to shake her hand, ask for an autograph or just tell her how they admired her work before leaving with a squeezing ‘Elesa is so cool!”. A handful did all three. Elesa herself only responded with brief nods, faint smiles and the occasional ‘thank you’.

  When only security guards remained, Elesa could finally leave the gym for her apartment. It was a spacy apartment, at the top of the building, with view of the park and Ferris wheel on one end and the Battle Subway on the other. But Elesa was heading directly to the desk in her bedroom to boot up her laptop. (It had a lightning sticker on it, because of course it did.) Sitting down, she opened up the document saved on her desktop.

  The document read thus:

PR Makeover

Be friendlier (ask Skyla)

Try pulling some jokes for the fans?

Be less mysterious (don’t ask Brycen)

  It continued in this fashion for two pages. Looking at the screen, her fingertips brushed against her laptop’s keys, while replaying today’s scenario in her head. She could hear the voice of that cute, energetic fangirl in head: “Miss Elesa! It’s so cool, the way you are so aloof and… So cool!”

  Elesa sat there, wondering. What kind of funny joke or pun could she have cracked there? Tapping her finger against her chin, she sat and pondered. Or at least, she started with that, but before long, she found herself looking at online videos with titles like ‘Cute Emolgas sleeping!’, ‘Emolga family discovers a fan” and “Dedenne drinks water” until it was time for bed. Taking off her headphones, visor and clothing to change, Elesa let out a yawn.

  Bad puns or not, tomorrow, she’d dazzle her fans all over again.

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((so, where's the party?))

In, your, hair. And everyone’s invited! AHHHHH.

Welcome to the Hall of Fame! Please be sure to follow everyone on the masterlist, but try not to shed too much. Winter is coming.

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//Mei is up and ready for RP~!

Welcome! Unfortunately, doughnuts are prohibited. Please turn off all doughnuts and leave them at the door.

Also be sure to follow everyone on the masterlist~

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Kyouhei's application has been accepted.

Congratulations, your fluffiness! Your application has been approved. The role is yours. We begin filming in one week.

You have until December 9th to finish setting up your blog and seek stardom as a famous actor.

Character Name: Kyouhei “Nate” Blackbourne.

Generation: BW2.

Brief Biography: 

Kyouhei has lived in Aspertia City for as long as he can remember, arriving to the Unova region when he was just a little 4 year old boy. He adapted to the life in the small city in a matter of months, becoming best friends with two of the kids who also lived there. He has competed in several swimming competitions at a young age, only winning a couple of them.

The day he started his journey was the greatest moment in his life, he was finally going to go across the region and meet a whole new bunch of people. He grew more confident in his skills and his love for Pokémon became stronger, overcoming every challenge that came before him and his team, eventually disbanding the re-formed Team Plasma.

Instead of going onward to become champion he decided to accept Stu’s offer and pursued an acting career at Pokéstar where he is now recognized as a big movie star. Kyouhei enjoys entering the PWT from time to time, going around Unova in search of battles, and even traveling to other regions to participate in Pokémon contests.

Personality:  

Kyouhei has never been uncomfortable in showing how close he feels to the people he cares deeply about, determined to make them feel happy, offering to do small favors for the person in question, spend time together, sending little gifts, etc. He keeps certain things from others that might not seem like something they need to know, he’s extra careful to not give many things away, it’s better to find out on one’s own. Although, when the situation calls for it he’ll gladly go into full detail. Something Kyouhei’s heard since he was a kid was “You can’t be good at anything unless you try hard enough, right?’’. If he ever got stuck in whatever, he knows to always ask for help and keep trying until he gets it right, not to the point of coming on as cocky.

RP Sample: 

He could feel the cool autumn breeze touch his face as he sat down near the ocean close to Undella Town, looking at the peaceful scenery before the young trainer; Kyouhei thought that a small rest from the trip to Humilau City won’t hurt, so he let his Pokémon out. While he drew on the sand, his Crobat decided to stay close to him, seeing as how the other Pokémon were chasing each other around didn’t appeal to the poison/flying type. “Hey, Kamina.” The trainer spoke up after being quiet during the whole bike ride from Opelucid City, “How about I prepare something for us to eat?” The Crobat happily screech in agreement.

An hour later, after finishing with their meal, Kyouhei and his team headed out for the final gym. The trainer clenched his bag. We’re almost there; he thought to himself, it felt like time had gotten by so fast, these last 2 months seemed like only a week. No matter, the point was that the goal now was clearly visible.

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Mei's application has been accepted.

Congratulations, Mei! Your application has been approved. Wow, what a blast from the past, our very own Mei from Pokemon Black and White 2. people sure have forgotten about the old classics ever since XY came out.

You have until December 8th to finish setting up your blog and letting us know through it that you are ready to rumble.

Character Name: Mei Rosette Reshell.

Generation: Mei, or "Rosa"(thus her middle name) is from Generation 5. 

Brief Biography: Rosa had lived in Aspertia City all of her life. She grew close to her two neighbors, Kyouhei and Hugh. She was a little mischievous, and got into trouble often as a child. One time her curiosity had lead her outside of Aspertia City, and onto Route 1. Rosa wasn't supposed to leave the city, but of course, she would break that rule. That time on route nineteen, she made friends with this little Purrloin. She had gotten so attached to it, that she slipped outside every so often to play with it. "Purra", as she'd called it, was Rosa's promised friend. After she began her journey and chose Snivy as her starter, Purra grew jealous, and never came near her again. She hopes someday it will be her trust her again, and be her pokemon. Shortly after beginning her journey, she grew a huge love for Pokestar Studios. To this very day, she's a growing actress there. ((I'm sorry if this is a bit long))

Personality: Rosa's very self-confident, and a bit selfish at times. But always keep in mind she's a kind-hearted trainer who will stay by her friends' sides. She's very energetic, and boy does she love picking on Hugh. If you put her bragging aside, she's really easy to talk too. If you comment on her 'doughnut hair', she's bound to snap at you.

RP Sample:

    She glanced around as she stepped onto Route 19. I wonder if Purra will come and see me today... She thought to herself, anxious as always when thinking that. She leaned down into the grass, her hair falling down around her face.

   "Oh, Purra!" She called out loudly. She paused for a moment, hoping for at least a face to pop up from the tall grass. "Are you here? Are you listening? It's me, Mei!" Still, utter silence.

   Sigh, I thought today would be the day, She thought. There will always be tomorrow. ...Heh! Yeah! Tomorrow will totally be the day! She clenched her fist, determined. She sat down in the grass, moving her hair out of her face.

    "I might as well look at the list of lead role openings, while I'm just sitting here." She grabbed a pretty lengthy list out of her pink bag, and looked it over. "Meh, none of these are suitable enough. I want something... Dazzling! I am a star in the making, after all." She folded the list up, and put it back into her bag, puffing out her cheeks. "Well, this was a big ol' waste of time!"

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Hello! I'd like to see if I could reserve a character. This blog is my main blog(AspertiaOutlook). I have plenty other blogs but this is the main one I use. I would like to reserve Mei, from Unova. And the date is November 29th, Friday.

Of course you can reserve a character! Characters are free, as in beer! Or are they free as in freedom? Hmmm.

You have until December 6th to submit Mei’s application. That, too, is free, because submitting applications is its own reward.

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( I'd like to reserve Elesa! This is my personal, and the date is 2013-11-28. )

You’d like to reserve Elesa? You’d like to reserve Elesa? You’d LIKE to reserve Elesa?! WHAT DO YOU THINK THIS IS, A RESTAURANT?

Yeah, sure. You have until December 5th to submit her application.

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Get it while it's hot.

Ew, no.

We like it cold. Like ice cream. And pizza leftovers. And REVENGE.

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((I'd like to reserve a 3-week hiatus, please...))

Done and done and done.

Three weeks of fresh hiatus, served right up.

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Siebold's application has been approved.

Congratulation, your fabulousness! You have Boldly gone where no Sie has gone before.

You have until December 3rd to finish setting up your pretty princess blog and prove to us why you are the one who deserves to wear the sparkly tiara~

In Character

Character Name: Siebold Laurent

Generation: VI

Brief Biography: 

To the east was Glittering Cave and Spikes Passage; to the west lay nothing but the vast  Kalosian ocean.   Nestled in-between was a tightly nit community thriving on a lone hotel.  The appropriately named Ambrette Hotel brought a constant flow of colorful foreigners to the otherwise ordinary community. A fortuitous archeological dig had also aided the small towns tourism economy. The mountainside location was an excellent dig zone for both Archeologists and Geologists alike. Amidst the constantly changing population and landscape a teenage boy grew in a white shuttered home with a freshly manicured lawn, nearly identical to the homes that all his peers grew up in. Siebold Laurent by chance took an interest in the boundless ocean, a seemingly passing interest that would eventually end up guiding him through life.

When not by the ocean or even better- at the aquarium Siebold spent his time in the Ambrette Hotel’s kitchen, where his mother Marie was the head chef. It was a small operation, not glamorous in the slightest but  still it seemed like the greatest profession from the young boy’s perspective. Siebold was always taught to appreciate food for more than face value. A proper meal could change your life. Even when it ultimately disappears the artistic value of it comes from the fleeting memories it creates. It seemed that Siebold would follow in his mother’s footsteps, He was naturally talented and steadfast in his culinary studies but Marie urged him to not get trapped in their small town.  After his sixteenth birthday Siebold set off, his mother’s connections had secured him an entry level position as a Commis with a ship line that offered both cargo shipping and cruise lining.  

  Saying that Siebold was out of place was an utter understatement. He was a Luvdisc swimming in a sea of Feebas. His reclusive and conceited nature distanced him instantaneously from the sailors and other chefs that he worked with. Siebold was spineless and spoiled and they could sense it automatically. His first year with the cruise line was grueling; he developed very little as a chef and more as a person – though he turned a blind eye to the personal development at the time.

Unova, Kanto, Hoenn, Johto.. stop by stop, boat by boat, Siebold was carted around and with time things improved. He found his niche in battling. His Clauncher went toe to toe with every sailor’s team at least once. It wasn’t uncommon for Siebold to lose, in fact until he began building his team it was the norm. 

Clauncher, Magikarp,  Staryu, Binacle; Pepin, Passard, Ducasse, Ansel.

With his evolving team came the advancement of himself.  The sailors grew on him, and he in turn grew on them. There were still the (mostly) good natured ribbings and snarky retorts but eventually he earned his place as a member of their pseudo family. He taught them to appreciate more than Remoraid in a can and how to approach women courteously and they helped develop his backbone and instilled a appreciation of perseverance. On layovers between launches Siebold would challenge whatever gyms they happened to be docked near and ended up earning a strange collection of gym badges. With the badges came unrelated promotions in the kitchen; Pastry, Pantry, Grill, Fish, Sauté, he went through several station chef positions during his five year tenure with the liner.  The life suited him, he was intensely passionate about his work and thrived on seeing people’s reactions to his cooking, there were always new ingredients, new cultures, new palates to expand upon, and for a twenty one year old man it was an ideal way to taste what life had to offer.

But like all people he sought more.  Siebold wanted to use what he had learned; both as a chef and as a battler and to do something substantially worthwhile in the long term. As a result Siebold left the company to return home to Kalos. He would work as Sous Chef at the Ambrette for a few months before a representative from Lumiose would come to visit.

Behind the scenes the Chef de Cuisine of the cruise liner had vouched heavily for Siebold when the owner of Le Wow had asked around to see if any gifted chefs were in the market for a new job.

Restaurant Le Wow? Well who didn’t know about one of the ritziest restaurants in the region.. but to be asked to work there as fairly unkown chef?  That was nothing short of a dream.  

Le Wow, like the cruise line was a new experience entirely. The patrons were dropping more money on one meal than Siebold made in an entire month at his previous job. Suddenly he was working with the best of the best, brushing elbows with celebrity chefs and patrons alike. To a younger version of himself this would have been a fantasy but he had grown too passionate about his work. These people didn’t come here for –his- food. Most of the time he was certain they couldn’t even appreciate it – and the battles he suffered? They provided no thrill when compared to the competition on the ships.

Again Siebold would leave to chase after his aspirations, this time seeking to complete the Kalosian gym challenge. Having over half the badges already it was a sure way to expand his life once more.

His efforts would bring him to the Pokemon league where he do relatively well, surpassing all but the Champion. Siebold made his mark at the Elites with his powerhouse specialized team and his striking personality. Months later the fourth chair of the Elite Four would become open and Siebold was one of the few qualified applicants.. Following the advice of the Champion the chef entered the competition, beating out the other hopefuls to win his spot as the final member of the Elite Four. Life here truly suits him, he has enough time to travel and cook and is graced with enough inspiring battles to make it all worthwhile. He spends his free time as a guest  chef around the regions and frequents  Pokemon  benefit conventions. Siebold donates regularly to the conservation and preservation of endangered Pokemon and considers his efforts there as his one enduring work of art.

Personality: 

Disciplined – Siebold will defend the legitimacy of cooking as an art form until his dying breath, though critics tend to describe him as more of a scientist. He’s very exact on directions and measures and holds his team, food, and self up to very high standards.

Well bred- Nothing can replace the way a mother teaches her son to treat women. Mrs. Laurent raised her son to be  romantic, chivalrous, and well mannered.  In short Siebold knows how to treat a woman from the things to say to the gifts to send.

Uninhibited – On the opposite side of the coin Siebold’s time away taught him how to really treat a woman. He’s developed a flair for brief flings, flights of fancy where he never really develops deep feelings.. the same can’t be said for all of his partners however.

Exasperated -  Whether he approves of what’s going on or not he has  a very dry sense of humor – and  an infamous scowl that makes him seem disapproving more often than not.

Harsh –  Doing anything with Siebold that requires criticism is not for the weak of heart. He’ll tear something to pieces and seldom seems wholly satisfied even with his own creations.

Well intentioned-  A lifelong seeker of what makes himself happy Siebold is a big believer in pushing people to find what truly makes them feel alive and well.

Passionate – When speaking about living his life for fleeting moments such as a ‘perfect’ dish or a pulse racing battle it’s very easy for him to slip into dramatics.  

RP Sample:

No one ever accused the Kalosian elite four of making weak entrances. The league that came from the land of beauty certainly put pride into making their respective chambers very indicative of who they were. You as an aspiring champion have endured it all; Wikstrom’s gigantic clashing swords, the searing heat of  the Blazing chamber, Drasna’s smoky dragon lair, yes you knew exactly what these Elites were all about before they even said a word to you. Now you are faced with the final member, a water type specialist.

The path leading to the flood chamber is the same as all the others.  As the platform  gradually rises you grow antsy, it’s been an incredibly long journey and these dramatics are getting a little old.  Finally the floating stage locks into place and you are allowed to take in your surroundings. On both sides of you are massive gears, weighing down chains that disappear into the ceiling. Ahead of you a man stands with his back to you. A quick glance over his shoulder makes you lock eyes and the perfectly time gears rush upwards revealing pillars.  They stop high above your head and for a moment things grow silent. Siebold turns his head away and you take this as a sign to step forward. From below comes a deep rumbling noise.  You glance down just as intense jets of water erupt from the pillars on your sides, throwing you off guard as the room begins to flood.

After a moment of panic the water settles, leaving a faint mist and a shallow pool between yourself and the blond. Water falls continuously along the walls, backlit by a shimmering light and for a moment you’re crossed between worrying about the state of your ridiculously expensive (and now soaked) attire and the impending battle.

As you approach him Siebold seems lost in thought, nodding to himself. Without prompting he turns to you “... ... ... No, I simply can't say. You there! Young trainer! I have a question I must pose to you. Do you think Pokemon battling can ever be worthy of being called an art?"

  Something tells you from his ostentatious entrance exactly what answer he’d like to hear.

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I'm back!! So is stick-in-the-mud and super-dweeb, but you missed me the most, right??

You hang around the weirdest crowds. Welcome back!

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(requesting 3 week hiatus)

(granted)

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Bah I really wanted to avoid doing this but I'd like to put Skya here on hiatus for the time being. A big project for university is weighing down on me. Hopefully it'll calm down around Christmas.

Skyla’s worst fear has come to pass - she has been… grounded.

Like a beached whale, this poor bird will never fly again. Ever ever ever.

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Hey there! I'd like to put my two blogs, Fennel and Malva, on hiatus for a couple of weeks while I get my muses together, if that's okay! Thank you!

Greetings! Malva and Fennel have been put to sleep. Or rather… Malva is sleeping. Fennel is studying her intently.

It’s not… creepy~