Forum:Bai Wu

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The Open-Ended Questions

A. Please answer the following questions as elaborately as possible. (Remember, this part is only a requirement for your third to fifteenth character! However, if you want to have more input on where you character is sorted, then please answer #6!)

1) What would you consider to be your character's strengths, and your character's weaknesses? Elaborate on your answer.

Strengths:


 * Endurance — Bai doesn't whine or snap, with her own exceptions. Wailing about pain was never an option for her; even though it has stunted her growth as a human being, she knows it's got its own pros. Sometimes, the only thing that keeps a person sane is their choice to cut the connection between them and their surroundings.
 * Doesn't lack impulse control — God, Gryffindors drive Bai f-cking nuts in how they are the House of No Control. You'd think people would think twice before trying to flush themselves down to the Black Lake, but no.
 * "I won't ask" — Despite the fact that she's certain humans are a plague the earth ought to be rid of and how mistrustful she is, Bai won't blink at a lot of things. Is that a corpse you're dragging? K. She won't ask. It's none of her business and the law can shove its "obstruction of justice" crap up its own ass. Good morals? No. Survival and self-preservation? Hell yes.

Weaknesses:


 * Academics — If her being held back two years isn't enough of an eye widener, then here's your clarification. Bai gets stressed more easily than anyone, including herself, thinks and with it goes all her progress in her homework. She's dutiful about studying; it just all leaves her head when it's time for class and tests.
 * Easily agitated — Though she is exceptional at hiding it, those tight-lipped smiles are your hint. Her feelings are rarely directed at people and when they are, it's usually Blake she's worrying about.
 * "Drinks up, let's lose control" — Any situation where things are spiraling out of the realm of sanity is bound to send her into a frenzy.

2) What goals and objectives has your character set out in their life? Is it to be successful and rich? Is it to find happiness? Why?

Bai's a short-term thinker. Nothing will come out of endless prospecting of the future if not accompanied by some awareness of the present. She wants to pass her first year exams and looks forward to finally being able to take COMC. She's not some sage, mature for her age teenager and she isn't going to pretend to be one by fretting over OWLs and NEWTs and job interviews when she's thirteen. Her therapist told her that she should avoid stress triggers, and she's doing just that. It's stupid to plan for things that don't need planning.

Her primary objective would be keeping stable and recovering. That's one thing she knows has started and the duration period extends way into her unpredictable future. It would also be pretty nice if she could grow comfortable and fluent in using English.

3) What's their ideal way of spending a free day? Why so?

Skipping classes with her brother to visit a menagerie. Blake is the only person who she can understand, and animals make everything better.

4) If your character could only keep 5 possessions, what would they be? Why?

Wand, pocket change, keys to her house, a change of clothes, and the account numbers of Britain's richest.

5) What one thing would your character change about the wizarding society? Why?

Get rid of the Trace. She could've gotten rid of parents earlier if it weren't for the Trace. Or at least change the rules. What use is it, really, when there are over a dozen loopholes and counting?

6) What house does your character want to be in? What house does your character not want to be in? Why?

Predictably, she's leaning to Slytherin because of Blake. She's got no dislike of the other Houses, but is pretty sure Ravenclaw would be hell for her.

The Sorting Quiz

B. '''Select the option that best fits your character. (Remember, this part is a requirement for every character you make! Please bold the answers from an IC Point of View, and mark in italics the answers from the OOC Point of View.)'''

1) Which type of spell is most useful?


 * A. A Complex Spell


 * B. A Spell Of Control


 * C. A Combat Spell


 * D. A Healing Spell

2) What is most important to you?


 * A. Grades.


 * B. Getting your way.


 * C. Life.


 * D. Friends and family.

3) What would you do if a teacher caught you cheating?


 * A. I'm the person people cheat off of.


 * B. I wouldn't get caught; I'm too slick.


 * C. I would deny the accusation until the teacher gives up.


 * D. I would 'fess up, apologize, and accept the consequences.

4) What matters most to your character?


 * A. Wisdom


 * B. Reputation


 * C. Success ("Doesn't success count... as everything?")


 * D. Friendship

5) What's the best way to get things done?


 * A. Putting together a qualified team and completing the task efficiently.


 * B. Trick someone else into doing the work for you.


 * C. Get some friends together and lead them in the task.


 * D. The right way, no matter how long it takes.

The Character's Background

1) Give a description of your character's personality. Are you noble or sneaky? Arrogant or Humble? Anything about your character that might help the Sorting Hat decide. (Don't worry, you can copy this onto your character page later!) (Remember, personality must be at least one paragraph long for the first two characters, two paragraphs long for the third to eighth characters, and three paragraphs long for the ninth to fifteenth!)

If someone's being affectionate, Bai considers it a murder plot.

Bai dislikes nicknames, perfume, and the concept of holding hands. She believes kissing in the rain romanticizes hypothermia and other diseases. Although she sympathizes with her brother on his views, she doesn't categorize romcoms and K-Dramas as horror and a mistake that should've been put down by copyrights. That judgment is reserved for harem animes. Going out of her way to push Blake into unnecessary situations gives her a front row seat to an adlibbed thriller. It's only thriller because she can't predict what new silly stunt he's going to do next. She doesn't understand how this makes her a below average sister. It's not like it's her fault Blake tried scrubbing a stain off his last crush's crotch. it is her fault. blake's too soft to blame her. Her logic's sensible as it comes but isn't coordinated with human expectations. Over time, it's become clear that this is more unfortunate for the other party.

Her favorite way of communication is not talking. She can be infuriating because she'll always leave you on Read and think it's fair to bring up a conversation two years later. If you can't remember what you said, that's okay, she remembers it word for word. Peer pressure only gets her nose when it's extreme. Group meetups for assignments could go smoothly if it's a one-time thing. Don't be put off by the amount of facial expressions she uses; the faster she goes through them, the more she likes you. If you tell her you like someone, she'll leave the room immediately. No, she isn't going to tell them. She's probably just really hungry and will return with a four course meal. If she feels like you need a pick-me-up, she'll give you her dessert. Her advice might take the flavor out of it, but she tries. Without anyone to tell her, she's decided on her own that it's okay to try and fail and keep trying at the things she's horrible at, like social interaction and computer games. She may not have the ability to brush your tears away and tell you you're going to be okay, but what she does have is presence. It's hard to get rid of someone who's never known anything else but stay.

Culture shock wasn't too kind to Bai at first. She's adjusted, kind of, but she'll still ask if you've eaten when you speak to her. The Hogwarts feasts work well with her (it feels like family) and remind her of hot pots. Considering her history, it's a miracle she functions in social situations and God forbid, is even cordial. Everyone can thank the Wus and her therapist for that.

2) Write about the history of your character. How did they grow up? Is there an incident that made them the way they are? etc. (Again, you can copy this onto your character page later!) (Remember, history must at least be two paragraphs long for the first two characters, three paragraphs long for the third to eighth character, and four paragraphs long for the ninth to fifteenth character!)

3) Write about your character's appearance. What do they look like? Are you planning on using a certain model for your character? If you already have a picture in mind, you can put it here!

Park Soo-Young [Joy, Red Velvet]

4) Is your character a Pure-Blood, Half-Blood or Muggle-Born? Do you have any notable magical relations? (Remember, you cannot be related to important Harry Potter characters!)

Muggle-born

5) Does your character have any special magical abilities? Or special abilities in general (photographic memory, etc.)? Is he or she of a different magical race, such as Veela, Vampire, Werewolf or the like? Part or half of that magical race counts! (Remember, you cannot have a character with special abilities/of a different magical race as one of your first two characters!)

the total inability to deal with people's crap None.

6) What year is your character in?

1st (held back for two years)

OOC Questions

C. These do not affect what house you're sorted to, but everybody must answer them!

1) Is this your first character?


 * A. This is my first character.


 * B. No, this is not my first character.

2) If your answer to the previous question is B, how many characters do you have? How many of them are "exotic" (of a different magical race/have a special ability)?

6 characters (2 exotic)