Post by Rui Sasaki on Nov 14, 2020 19:54:31 GMT -6
Interview Application
Demographic Information
Age: 22
Birthday: October 24, 1998
Gender: Female
Pronouns: she/her
Orientation: Undecided
Faction: Citizens
Class: Researcher
Rank: 1
Occupation: Supernatural researcher
Hometown: Lavender Town, Kanto
Current Residence: Traveling
Appearance Information
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Build: Slender
Hair Color: Blue-violet
Eye Color: Blue-violet
General Appearance: Rui is a Kantonian woman with long blue-violet hair and eyes of a similar color. She's usually seen with a purple bow in her hair. Her casual outfits are on the modest side, and her favored styles involve simple blouses and skirts that are as long as the weather permits or slacks. Her most notable outfit is probably her channeling outfit: a white kosode, a pair of red hakama, white tabi, and black zori with red straps. She wears this outfit when she expects to be dealing with spirits. On formal occasions, she can usually be seen in a kimono of some kind.
Aura: Rui's aura flickers like a low flame around the outline of her body. It's predominantly purple with licks of blue and the occasional dark green.
Interview Questions
Tell us a bit about yourself. How would you describe yourself?
Rui bows Kanto-style with her hands folded in front of her. “My name is Rui Sasaki. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m what you might call a channeler from Lavender Town in Kanto. I use my connection with the spiritual realm to detect and calm any spirits or Pokémon that might be causing trouble. They don’t always mean to, by the way. Sometimes, they’re just scared, so they lash out.”
Why are you interested in your chosen Class?
Rui tucks a lock of hair behind her ear and glances off to the side, giving a quiet, nervous laugh. “I suppose I don’t look much like a researcher, do I? But…” She looks back at the interviewer, her expression more serious now, and folds her hands in her lap. “The occult is something that can be studied and learned from, and I fully intend to do so so I can better help others, including the spirits themselves. And perhaps one day… I’ll be able to teach others what I’ve learned so they aren't so afraid of ghosts anymore.”
What brings you to Ageos?
“I’m here on a research trip. Ageos has a fascinating history, and its strong connection to Legendary Pokémon has doubtlessly left a spiritual mark on the region that I want to study. I’m also serving as…” She hesitates, knowing that Kasumi would resent hearing these words if she were here. “… a chaperone for my younger sister, Kasumi. She wants to participate in the region’s Contests.”
What are your best attributes?
“Well, my ‘sixth sense’ has been a boon for as long as I can remember. I still have a long way to go before I reach my grandmother’s level of power, but still, being able to sense the presence of spirits is very helpful in a place like Lavender Town. My family also taught me to be polite, and that’s made it easier to get along with people.”
What are your worst attributes?
“Um…” Rui’s face goes red. “I’ve… never been good with technology, for one. Kasumi teases me about it all the time by calling me Grandma Rui… but she doesn’t mean any harm by it! She’s just teasing me, like all sisters do. And, well… some people say I’m a little ‘spacey,’ like I’m off in another world sometimes. Which, well, I guess I kind of am when I’m focusing on spiritual matters.”
What was your childhood like?
“I was never the best student, admittedly… Ah, but that’s not due to a lack of trying or anything! I just got distracted easily, especially by my powers. I spent a lot of time hunting for ghosts and trying to learn more about the occult when I was a kid. Some of the other kids at school thought it was ‘cool’ that I could sense spirits; sometimes, they’d even come with me when I went searching for them. Others… Others thought it was weird or frightening, so they avoided me. I’m grateful for the friends I had, but… I wish more people understood the occult.”
How did you get along with family?
“My family and I have always gotten along well, for the most part. Though there’s always been something of a… I suppose you could say a disconnect. Most people in my family have the power to sense spirits except for my mom and Kasumi.” Her face falls. “My father always tried to bridge that gap, but… he passed away five years ago.” There’s a pause before she continues: “We see death differently in my family. We don’t think of him as gone; we think of him as in a different place. Maybe one day, he’ll visit us. But still… he was my teacher. Things just haven’t been the same without him.”
What are your hobbies?
Once Rui has collected herself, she ponders this question with her index finger curled against her chin. “I enjoy reading, for one. We have a collection of books on occult history, various forms of spirituality, and the like, but I enjoy reading fiction, too. Lately, I’ve been reading a novel about a detective who helps a ghost solve his own murder. I usually have some music playing to set the mood, but sometimes I just like to close my eyes and listen to calming music for a while. Oh, and I recently took up photography. I’m not very good yet, and my sisters had to help me figure out my new camera, but I like taking pictures of nature, especially places where I can feel spirits gathering. Even if you can’t see the spirits on camera, there's always something about those areas that makes them… interesting to look at, I guess you could say.”
How do you feel about romance?
“R-Romance?!” Rui’s voice rises to nearly a squeak, and her face goes red again. She covers her mouth with one hand before continuing, trying to control her voice but still clearly flustered: “S-Sorry, I just… I didn’t expect that kind of question. Um… I guess… I don’t really have a lot of experience in that area? I-I had a boyfriend in school, but we broke up since he was really high energy and I’m… well, not. But other than that, it’s… not really something I think about. I’ve been focusing on my studies and honing my powers for the past few years. It’s not that I’m averse to it, it’s just… I’m not sure if romance is in the cards for me right now.”
What are your short-term and long-term goals?
Rui clears her throat, still reeling a bit from the last question, before answering: “Ultimately, I want to be strong enough to help with any sort of spiritual incidents that may arise. But ever since I became a researcher, I’ve been thinking about ways I can educate people on the occult in a way that makes it less scary, too. I think if people aren’t as afraid, they won’t get hurt as often. For now, though, I want to focus on honing my spirit sense and learning as much as I can about those spirits.”
If you could be a Pokémon, which one (or which type) would you be? Why?
“Oh, that’s easy: I’d want to be a Ghost-type.” Rui seems to have relaxed, and she’s smiling as she answers this one. “A lot of Ghost-types are said to be the spirits of the deceased given new form, so they serve as the perfect bridge between our world and the spirit world.”
What do Pokémon mean to you?
“I guess that’s similar to my last answer: I have something of an affinity for Ghost-types, and I believe many of them can help me better understand and connect to the spiritual realm. And… well, if some of them are the spirits of the deceased, then I want to do what I can to make their new lives as comfortable as possible.”
Anything else you'd like to tell us before we let you go?
For the second time, Rui laughs quietly and nervously. “This might be the most I’ve talked about myself in years, actually… I’m not really sure what else I could add.”
With the interview over, Rui stands and bows again. “Thank you very much for your time.”
Skills, Abilities, and Notoriety
Agility: 2 (Novice)
Charisma: 3 (Novice)
Dexterity: 3 (Novice)
Stamina: 0 (Novice)
Stealth: 0 (Novice)
Strength: 0 (Novice)
Survival: 2 (Novice)
Research: 5 (Adept)
Psychic: 7 (Adept)
Ability List:
Spirit Sense (Adept) (Cost: 6)
Reputation: 0
Fame: 0
Alignment: 0 - Neutral
Features
Researcher - Archaeologist: You receive a number of extra Treasures from Mining equal to your Class Rank.
Gainfully Employed: You have an extra source of income. Once per month, you can visit the Payroll Department to claim a paycheck of 300 Pen + 50 Pen per class rank. You are free to describe what you did to earn that paycheck, whether it be through a day job, doing odd jobs, or something more dubious such as pickpocketing, as long as it remains within site guidelines.
PokéCharmer: Your catch rate on Befriend Captures is increased by 10%.
Jack of All Trades: You can earn double Pen from a Job or Quest, or you can add 10 to any single roll. If you roll, you must declare use of this feature before a Moderator replies to your post. If a Moderator rolls, you must let a Moderator know you are using it before making your next post. The Moderator will edit the post with the new results. This feature can be used up to two times per month.
Other Notes
This character is being imported from Legends Rising.
Pokémon
Starter Option: Option 5: Phantump (male) (import)
OOC or IC?: OOC
Diamonds To Be Spent?: 5 for +2 Psychic (7 total)
OOC Info
Played By: Alicia Jewel
Face Claim: Akane Ryūzōji from Walkure Romanze
Demographic Information
Age: 22
Birthday: October 24, 1998
Gender: Female
Pronouns: she/her
Orientation: Undecided
Faction: Citizens
Class: Researcher
Rank: 1
Occupation: Supernatural researcher
Hometown: Lavender Town, Kanto
Current Residence: Traveling
Appearance Information
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
Build: Slender
Hair Color: Blue-violet
Eye Color: Blue-violet
General Appearance: Rui is a Kantonian woman with long blue-violet hair and eyes of a similar color. She's usually seen with a purple bow in her hair. Her casual outfits are on the modest side, and her favored styles involve simple blouses and skirts that are as long as the weather permits or slacks. Her most notable outfit is probably her channeling outfit: a white kosode, a pair of red hakama, white tabi, and black zori with red straps. She wears this outfit when she expects to be dealing with spirits. On formal occasions, she can usually be seen in a kimono of some kind.
Aura: Rui's aura flickers like a low flame around the outline of her body. It's predominantly purple with licks of blue and the occasional dark green.
Interview Questions
Tell us a bit about yourself. How would you describe yourself?
Rui bows Kanto-style with her hands folded in front of her. “My name is Rui Sasaki. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m what you might call a channeler from Lavender Town in Kanto. I use my connection with the spiritual realm to detect and calm any spirits or Pokémon that might be causing trouble. They don’t always mean to, by the way. Sometimes, they’re just scared, so they lash out.”
Why are you interested in your chosen Class?
Rui tucks a lock of hair behind her ear and glances off to the side, giving a quiet, nervous laugh. “I suppose I don’t look much like a researcher, do I? But…” She looks back at the interviewer, her expression more serious now, and folds her hands in her lap. “The occult is something that can be studied and learned from, and I fully intend to do so so I can better help others, including the spirits themselves. And perhaps one day… I’ll be able to teach others what I’ve learned so they aren't so afraid of ghosts anymore.”
What brings you to Ageos?
“I’m here on a research trip. Ageos has a fascinating history, and its strong connection to Legendary Pokémon has doubtlessly left a spiritual mark on the region that I want to study. I’m also serving as…” She hesitates, knowing that Kasumi would resent hearing these words if she were here. “… a chaperone for my younger sister, Kasumi. She wants to participate in the region’s Contests.”
What are your best attributes?
“Well, my ‘sixth sense’ has been a boon for as long as I can remember. I still have a long way to go before I reach my grandmother’s level of power, but still, being able to sense the presence of spirits is very helpful in a place like Lavender Town. My family also taught me to be polite, and that’s made it easier to get along with people.”
What are your worst attributes?
“Um…” Rui’s face goes red. “I’ve… never been good with technology, for one. Kasumi teases me about it all the time by calling me Grandma Rui… but she doesn’t mean any harm by it! She’s just teasing me, like all sisters do. And, well… some people say I’m a little ‘spacey,’ like I’m off in another world sometimes. Which, well, I guess I kind of am when I’m focusing on spiritual matters.”
What was your childhood like?
“I was never the best student, admittedly… Ah, but that’s not due to a lack of trying or anything! I just got distracted easily, especially by my powers. I spent a lot of time hunting for ghosts and trying to learn more about the occult when I was a kid. Some of the other kids at school thought it was ‘cool’ that I could sense spirits; sometimes, they’d even come with me when I went searching for them. Others… Others thought it was weird or frightening, so they avoided me. I’m grateful for the friends I had, but… I wish more people understood the occult.”
How did you get along with family?
“My family and I have always gotten along well, for the most part. Though there’s always been something of a… I suppose you could say a disconnect. Most people in my family have the power to sense spirits except for my mom and Kasumi.” Her face falls. “My father always tried to bridge that gap, but… he passed away five years ago.” There’s a pause before she continues: “We see death differently in my family. We don’t think of him as gone; we think of him as in a different place. Maybe one day, he’ll visit us. But still… he was my teacher. Things just haven’t been the same without him.”
What are your hobbies?
Once Rui has collected herself, she ponders this question with her index finger curled against her chin. “I enjoy reading, for one. We have a collection of books on occult history, various forms of spirituality, and the like, but I enjoy reading fiction, too. Lately, I’ve been reading a novel about a detective who helps a ghost solve his own murder. I usually have some music playing to set the mood, but sometimes I just like to close my eyes and listen to calming music for a while. Oh, and I recently took up photography. I’m not very good yet, and my sisters had to help me figure out my new camera, but I like taking pictures of nature, especially places where I can feel spirits gathering. Even if you can’t see the spirits on camera, there's always something about those areas that makes them… interesting to look at, I guess you could say.”
How do you feel about romance?
“R-Romance?!” Rui’s voice rises to nearly a squeak, and her face goes red again. She covers her mouth with one hand before continuing, trying to control her voice but still clearly flustered: “S-Sorry, I just… I didn’t expect that kind of question. Um… I guess… I don’t really have a lot of experience in that area? I-I had a boyfriend in school, but we broke up since he was really high energy and I’m… well, not. But other than that, it’s… not really something I think about. I’ve been focusing on my studies and honing my powers for the past few years. It’s not that I’m averse to it, it’s just… I’m not sure if romance is in the cards for me right now.”
What are your short-term and long-term goals?
Rui clears her throat, still reeling a bit from the last question, before answering: “Ultimately, I want to be strong enough to help with any sort of spiritual incidents that may arise. But ever since I became a researcher, I’ve been thinking about ways I can educate people on the occult in a way that makes it less scary, too. I think if people aren’t as afraid, they won’t get hurt as often. For now, though, I want to focus on honing my spirit sense and learning as much as I can about those spirits.”
If you could be a Pokémon, which one (or which type) would you be? Why?
“Oh, that’s easy: I’d want to be a Ghost-type.” Rui seems to have relaxed, and she’s smiling as she answers this one. “A lot of Ghost-types are said to be the spirits of the deceased given new form, so they serve as the perfect bridge between our world and the spirit world.”
What do Pokémon mean to you?
“I guess that’s similar to my last answer: I have something of an affinity for Ghost-types, and I believe many of them can help me better understand and connect to the spiritual realm. And… well, if some of them are the spirits of the deceased, then I want to do what I can to make their new lives as comfortable as possible.”
Anything else you'd like to tell us before we let you go?
For the second time, Rui laughs quietly and nervously. “This might be the most I’ve talked about myself in years, actually… I’m not really sure what else I could add.”
With the interview over, Rui stands and bows again. “Thank you very much for your time.”
Skills, Abilities, and Notoriety
Agility: 2 (Novice)
Charisma: 3 (Novice)
Dexterity: 3 (Novice)
Stamina: 0 (Novice)
Stealth: 0 (Novice)
Strength: 0 (Novice)
Survival: 2 (Novice)
Research: 5 (Adept)
Psychic: 7 (Adept)
Ability List:
Spirit Sense (Adept) (Cost: 6)
Reputation: 0
Fame: 0
Alignment: 0 - Neutral
Features
Researcher - Archaeologist: You receive a number of extra Treasures from Mining equal to your Class Rank.
Gainfully Employed: You have an extra source of income. Once per month, you can visit the Payroll Department to claim a paycheck of 300 Pen + 50 Pen per class rank. You are free to describe what you did to earn that paycheck, whether it be through a day job, doing odd jobs, or something more dubious such as pickpocketing, as long as it remains within site guidelines.
PokéCharmer: Your catch rate on Befriend Captures is increased by 10%.
Jack of All Trades: You can earn double Pen from a Job or Quest, or you can add 10 to any single roll. If you roll, you must declare use of this feature before a Moderator replies to your post. If a Moderator rolls, you must let a Moderator know you are using it before making your next post. The Moderator will edit the post with the new results. This feature can be used up to two times per month.
Other Notes
This character is being imported from Legends Rising.
Pokémon
Starter Option: Option 5: Phantump (male) (import)
OOC or IC?: OOC
Diamonds To Be Spent?: 5 for +2 Psychic (7 total)
OOC Info
Played By: Alicia Jewel
Face Claim: Akane Ryūzōji from Walkure Romanze