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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:24 pm
Story  Saint Hedwig of Andechs, the patron saint of orphaned children, the orphanage was first made in her name and she was said to watch over it. St Hedwig of Andechs's Home for Orphans was once a place where children felt safe, loved and hopeful. The place was a home where each orphan was a brother or sister to everyone else. They were happy; it didn't matter to them if they got adopted or not. Getting adopted meant leaving your new-found family.
That all changed when "Mother" Michelle del Amorio turned up.
There is nobody left in the orphanage who remembers what it was like when Saint Hedwig watched over the orphanage but there are still a few signs here and there, prayers, scratches of "I love you" on the walls and so many other bittersweet hints at what the modern children are missing. They have no "I love you"s, caring notes in their books or happy memories. They have Del Amorio's Boarding School for Abandoned Children. That's what they are, not orphans but abandoned children: unwanted, unloved and unnoticed.
Today's children are nothing more than products in Mother's money making scheme. The only ones who are treated with any semblance of kindness are the Normals and that is only because they are recognised by the government or have some special trait that makes them adoptable by the general public. They get grouped together in a school house called Hedwig House and know nothing of what happens to the other houses or careers as it were. If the other children find out about a Normal, they will immediately be targets for bullying and hatred.
All children under the age of five go into a nursery called Saint Brigit's Nursery. It is run by the Warden of Childminders and the Childminders take turns working there. It is a place where only the teachers (the higher level Childminders) know what the orphanage really does. Children has loose lips and any slip-up could cause an investigation by the government. In these cases, the slipper will with be track down, threatened and punished by Mother and the Wardens. Once children turn five they either get sorted into Hedwig House or get assessed for their careers and are implanted with cyanide triggering microchips.
The rest of the children over who are not under five and do not come legally get assessed for their career then microchipped. The microchip contains their student number, can be uploaded with information and is connected to a capsule that contains enough dissolved sodium cyanide to kill even the largest of humans. If the children escape, speak about their ordeals with the Normals or are sent back from their illegal adopters with angry reports the cyanide capsule is triggered and they die. There have been very few reported escapees and no successful ones.
After their surgery, they wake up to a lengthy psychological assessment with Mother and the Wardens. They are then locked away overnight and introduced to their new career in the morning. Nobody knows who anybody else is other than their career mates. Anyone could be a Normal or an Informant.
Next to Normals, the most hated people are the Informants and the Wardens. The Informants tell the Wardens everything and the Wardens control everything, with Mother's permission of course. Getting hinted at by an Informant can get you at best the cane and at worst handed over to the Dangers.
Anyone who's hinted at goes under observation too. This means all your conversations and actions will not only be recorded and looked at like everyone else's but reviewed too. There are cameras everywhere and even the microchips can pick up sub-lingual speech. Most of the orphans are don't know everything about the technology within the orphanage but they are too scared to talk to anyone. There are too many Informants and Mother knows too much. They are never safe and can never hide from Mother, not until their adopter approves them after a one month trial. Only then are the microchips and cyanide capsules deactivated.
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:26 pm
Rules Behaviour✦XXXObey Gaia's ToS and the guild rules.
✦XXXIf you don't like something, tell me and we'll fix it.
✦XXXIf you don't follow the rules you'll be removed.
✦XXXAbsolutely no flaming or bullying.
✦XXXDon't create more characters than you can handle.
✦XXXIf you have to leave of any reason, post it on the OOC.Profiles✦XXXDo not change the profile code. It's there for a reason.
✦XXXYou may use any style of image you wish (anime, photo, drawing, digital, whatever).
✦XXXCharacters must be between five and seventeen. Older characters will be considered if requested.
✦XXXYou know what, I don't really mind Mary-Sues but don't go over the top. Other people have to put up with your character too.
✦XXXPM your finished profile and reservation to me. When it is accepted you may post it to the Profile Thread.
✦XXXNo drastic changes.
✦XXXPost any changes on the OOC.
✦XXXBy PMing me your profile you acknowledge that you have read the rules and will follow the ToS.Posting✦XXXI don't really care if you swear so long as it's in character and within the Gaia ToS.
✦XXXNo cybering. Romance is cool though. If you must include something, timeskip or fade to grey.
✦XXXNo godmoding, autohitting, autoblocking or puppeteering. Your character is not invincible, neither is anyone else's.
✦XXXIt's up to your creative genius how fancy your post styles get but don't stretch the page.
✦XXXPlease post at least twice a week.
✦XXXDon't leave people in post lock.Literacy✦XXXThis is a semi-literate thread. Make sure your sentences are legible. I won't grill you but please make an effort. The same goes for length.
✦XXXPlease try to write at least two paragraphs.
✦XXXAbsolutely no one liners.
✦XXXWe're currently looking for younger characters more than teenagers so if you have a younger character, that would be great.
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:27 pm
Careers DangerssThese are the fighters, martial artists and weapons specialists of the boarding school. If it can be killed, protected or attacked, they can do it. Their entire lives are built around the need to kill or be killed. Only about sixty percent of these students graduate before they die or are bought. Any non-Normal students who reach the age of twenty-one without being bought are used in the Dangers' training sessions. They then have to find novel ways to dispose of the bodies. Those who thought Soylent Green was bad should think again. Luckily, most students are "adopted" before they reach twenty-one.ChildmindersChildminders are the modern versions of nannies, governesses, tutors and teachers. They're usually caring for the younger kids and sometimes give others a passing smile. When they're bought, they are used to take care of people's children. Saint Brigit's Nursery and Hedwig House is run by the Childminders. Often the other Wardens will come to inspect the students to see if they have students that can be scooped into the Warden's career.IntellectualsThese are the brightest students, the ones who have a knack for knowledge. Their knowledge can be specific or general but most get good grades in all their subjects. They have to, their entire lives are focused on studying on pain of death. Learning is their passion and they'll usually be bought as surgeons, computer engineers, inventors, scientists, doctors or many other professions. They'll even get to go to workshops and special days out to learn more about their professions. LabourersThe Labourers have hard lives ahead of them. They're usually not very bright and not very talented so they get stuck with menial work. They work under the Grounds Keeper (who was once a Labourer) to keep the gardens clean, the lawns mown and the orphanage's external appearance acceptable. They learn how to work on farms, work in trades and fix parts of the buildings that break. They're even "lucky" enough to learn how to live outside, by means of camping and lock-outs.NormalsThese are the lucky ones. They were chosen to live normal lives because they are on the government's database or are especially adorable or loving. They know nothing of the trails of the other students. For them, ignorance is bliss. They get treated better, get better food and don't have as many demands on their time. They even get a normal education, or as normal as can be expected in an orphanage. When they graduate they are free to go onto further education or live their lives as they see fit. Some of them even come to visit Mother and walk about the grounds. If their is one downside to their lives, it is that they are hated and envied by the other orphans. To them, being picked on by others is almost normal. After all, every school has a bit of bullying, right?PerformersFor people who live in an orphanage, these students are excellent at pretending to be rich. They can create anything from nothing and rouse emotion in anyone - except Mother, she's been in the business too long to fall for their tricks. The only times they are allowed off grounds is when they are performing or watching performances at the town's exhibition centre. They are, of course, under heavily supervision so they don't let anything slip or try to escape. They are also kept away from the public unless they use their acting skills to gain unwanted attention.PrivatesSecretaries, personal assistants and more risqué lives are what awaits these boys and girls. They are brought up to serve one person and one person alone and stay as close to them as the person's own shadow. They must be loyal, diligent and obedient at all times. They can never know who their adopter will be or how they will be treated. This goes for all the orphans but the Privates but be especially careful. Privates are taught how to seek approval and live their lives according to their adopter.ServantsServants are domestic help and menial workers who aren't as physically strong as labourers. They clean, wash and scrub everything in the boarding school. Their lives are expected to be very dull: doing chores and grunt work. The plus side to being a servant is the excursions. Under heavily supervised conditions, servants are taken to placements outside the grounds. These excursions are considered a privilege and sometimes an important part of their training. If they're good enough they even get out of normal chores to do special ones such as being the head chef. Others are taken out to do groceries and run errands as a way of introducing them to the real world and preparing them for their duties after they are adopted. The driver, Dianne, always comes with them and waits while they do their errand and stays in the car until they return. If anything suspicious happens, Dianne is more than capable of taking the orphan down without drawing suspicion. These special cases rank just below the Wardens. UselessThese students live lives similar to the Normals but not as privileged. They do the same school work as the Normals but can also assist other classes (mostly as test dummies). They are blank canvasses for their adopters to mould as they see fit.WardensWardens are the head male and female of each career. They essentially control the other students. The only people more important than them is Mother and the Grounds Keeper, though they don't have to answer to him. Everything from choosing teachers from among the best students, handing out punishments and organising events and meetings is done by the Wardens. They even allow themselves special privileges, under the watchful eye of Mother, of course. These students have proven themselves loyal to Mother in every way, which is why they are awarded their posts. When they graduate they are given the highest recommendations and are adopted for the highest prices but some choose to stay on as teachers. Other orphans sometimes stay on as students but the best residence and positions are given to the Wardens. YoungstersThese children live all together under the Childminders and their Warden. They know nothing of what happens and live under moderate conditions. The littlest children sleep in cots and when they become two-year-olds they sleep in small dorms with four sets of bunks. The area under their bunks is sectioned off and shared between them. Saint Brigit's Nursery and Hedwig House is run by the Childminders.
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:28 pm
Dramatis Personae   XXXDel AmorioXXX"Mother" Michelle del Amorio
XXXFifty-seven
XXXHoarder, smart, sycophantic, greedy, harsh
XXX✦✦✦✦✦
XXXNPC XXXGrounds KeeperXXXJared "Puck" Walker
XXXTwenty-four
XXXPredator, suspicious, frightening, perverted, patient
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XXXNPC XXXThe DriverXXXDianne Rodgers
XXXTwenty-three
XXXEx-orphan, bodyguard, silent, smiley, loyal
XXX✦✦✦✦✦
XXXNPC XXXSweet Worker BeeXXXRin
XXX10
XXXA good listener, caring, observant, protective, strong
XXX✦✦✦✦✦
XXXAlykia XXXLittle "L" LoverXXXTheo
XXX6
XXXAffectionate, cheerful, curious, outspoken, playful
XXX✦✦✦✦✦
XXXAlykia XXXNail BiterXXXTaylor
XXX16
XXXNervous, hermaphroditic, subdued, inoffensive, strong
XXX✦✦✦✦✦
XXXRa Ra Rumpleteaser XXXStoryteller XXXWilhelmina
XXX17
XXXProtective, caring, tireless, creative, light hearted
XXX✦✦✦✦✦
XXXAzekal Noxcis XXXThe Brick XXXRodney
XXXThirteen
XXXStrong, Stupid, Intimidating, Quiet, Obedient
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XXXiAriana-xXXXScratches XXXDelilah
XXXSeventeen
XXXNervous, Polite, Cautious, Compulsive, Loyal
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XXXiAriana-x XXXPeeka BooXXXJake Zellow
XXXSix
XXXUnsure, distracted, inquisitive, impatient, fidgety
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XXXRa Ra Rumpleteaser XXXTrix XXXMichael Johnson
XXX18
XXXObservant, cynical, manipulative, friendly, charismatic
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XXXOverworkedandunderpaid XXXHollow Doll XXX Evangeline
XXX Sixteen
XXX Neurotic, playful, inquisitive, affectionate, psychopathic
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XXX Ujon Nocturne XXXTop HatXXXA'isha Terinou
XXX15
XXXStrong, passionate, quiet, fiery, open-minded.
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XXXNotesonmypiano XXXLiar Liar XXXAdam Ruin
XXX18
XXXCharismatic, kind, deceptive, ambitious, territorial
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XXXiLex Genocide XXXFrostbite XXXAdrian Ruin
XXX18
XXXCold, outspoken, possessive, intimidating, solitary.
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XXXiLex GenocideXXXPuppet MasterXXXDamien Mancini
XXX15
XXXArrogant, Cynical, Impulsive, Manipulative, Deceitful
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XXXKyle HellborneXXXGiggles XXXEmilie
XXXFive
XXXHyperactive, Innocent, ADHD, Emotional, Talkative
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XXXiAriana-x XXXZodiacXXXChita Masuni
XXX9
XXXQuiet, inquisitive, changing, small, quick
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XXXNotesonmypiano XXXCalypsoXXXElizabeth Dornma
XXX13
XXXQuirky, secretive, mischievous, creative, curious
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XXXNotesonmypiano XXXCodenameXXXCharacter's name
XXXAge
XXXDescription, description, description, description, description
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XXXUsernameCharacter suggestionsThe Warden of Wardens, the Warden of Dangers, the Warden of Childminders, the Warden of Intellectuals, the Warden of Labourers, the Warden of Hedwig House (aka, the Warden of Normals), the Warden of Performers, the Warden of Privates, the Warden of Servants, the Warden of the Useless, the Shy Child, the Chef, the Lurker, the Bully, umm, Eyes, the Weapons Specialist, the Gadget Geek, the Computer Nerd, the Scientist, the Hopeful, the Genius, the Asperger's Kid, the Show-off, the Loudmouth, Lippy, the Corner Dweller, the Bed Wetter, the Martyr, the Prima Donna, the Germaphobe, the Writer, the Janitor, the Farmer, the Slut, Bubbles, Jeebus, the Womaniser, the Juvenile Jiggalo, the Artist, the Graffiti Artist, the Cutiepie, the Newby, the Lagabout, the Aggi, the Preppy, the Emo, Hermes, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Omega, Jeeves, Bruises, Pip, Nose, Catwoman, Horseface, Godzilla, Can't, Flip-Flop, Thongs, The Doer, Adventure, Mouse, Cowgirl, Sparky...Character restrictionsThere are now oodles of dark teenagers in this roleplay. As great as it is to see so much enthusiasm, there are other personalities and ages to choose from. Characters who are over 15 or have dark, twisted, creepy, evil, manipulative or similar characters will be limited.
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:29 pm
Codes Reservation Code[imgleft](100x100)[/imgleft][size=11][color=white]XXX[/color][/size][size=16](Give your character a codename, eg. "Prima Donna")[/size]
[size=11][color=white]XXX[/color](Character's name)
[color=white]XXX[/color](Character's real age)
[color=white]XXX[/color](Five words to describe your character)
[color=white]XXX[/color]✦✦✦✦✦ (At least one posting colour)
[color=white]XXX[/color](Your username)[/size] Profile Code[size=16][b][u]Student: (Codename)[color=white]XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX[/color][/u][/b][/size]
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[size=11][color=POSTING COLOUR]Name: (Character's full name)
Career: (Choose from the list above)
Age: (Herp derp... How old is your character really? Even if they don't know, we do.)
Attendance: (How many years has your character lived in Del Amorio's Boarding School?)
Sexuality: (Straight, bi-curious, bisexual, homoflexible, homosexual)[/color][/size]
[size=14][b][u]Student Record[color=white]XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX-[/color][/u][/b][/size]
[size=11][color=POSTING COLOUR](Three paragraphs or more of biography, younger children needn't have three paragraphs)[/color][/size]
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:30 pm
Conditions Month of Year
January ✦ February ✦ March ✦ April ✦ May ✦ June ✦ July ✦ August ✦ September ✦ October ✦ November ✦ December
Time of Day
12am ✦ 4am ✦ 8am ✦ 12pm ✦ 4pm ✦ 8pm
Weather
Still ✦ Breeze ✦ Wind ✦ Gale ✦ Freezing ✦ Cold ✦ Cool ✦ Warm ✦ Hot ✦ Clear ✦ Cloudy ✦ Overcast ✦ Fog ✦ Sprinkle ✦ Rain ✦ Hail ✦ Thunder ✦ Light Snow ✦ Snow ✦ Blizzard
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:32 pm
Announcements XXX✦XXXMon May 09, 2011 10:32 pmXXX✦XXXThe OOC is now open.
XXX✦XXXMon May 09, 2011 10:32 pmXXX✦XXXProfiles are now being accepted.XXX✦XXXFri May 13, 2011 8:08 pmXXX✦XXXThe thread is now open. Have fun!XXX✦XXXTue Jun 28, 2011 12:39 amXXX✦XXXDue to overwhelming numbers of dark and teen characters, these characters will only be approved under special circumstances.XXX✦XXXMon Jul 04, 2011 4:40 amXXX✦XXXAssassins and Bodyguards have been changed to Dangers.
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:45 pm
Timetables InfantsXXX✦XXX8.00am-8.50amXXX✦XXXWake up and get ready
XXX✦XXX9.00am-9.50amXXX✦XXXBreakfast in Saint Brigit's Nursery
XXX✦XXX12.00pm-12.50pmXXX✦XXXLunch in Saint Brigit's Nursery
XXX✦XXX4.30pm-5.00pmXXX✦XXXDinner in Saint Brigit's Nursery
XXX✦XXX6.10pm-6.50pmXXX✦XXXPrepare for bed
XXX✦XXX7.00pm-8.00amXXX✦XXXLights outSunday and Weekdays - YoungstersXXX✦XXX7.00am-7.50amXXX✦XXXWake up and get ready
XXX✦XXX8.00am-8.50amXXX✦XXXBreakfast in Saint Brigit's Nursery
XXX✦XXX9.00am-12.50pmXXX✦XXXPlayschool in Saint Brigit's Nursery
XXX✦XXX1.00pm-2.00pmXXX✦XXXLunch in the Main Hall
XXX✦XXX2.10pm-5.20pmXXX✦XXXPlayschool in Saint Brigit's Nursery
XXX✦XXX5.30pm-7.00pmXXX✦XXXDinner in the Main Hall
XXX✦XXX7.10pm-7.50pmXXX✦XXXPrepare for bed
XXX✦XXX8.00pm-7.00amXXX✦XXXLights outSunday and Weekdays - Careers and NormalsXXX✦XXX6.00am-6.50amXXX✦XXXWake up and get ready
XXX✦XXX7.00am-8.30amXXX✦XXXBreakfast in the Main Hall
XXX✦XXX8.40pm-10.40pmXXX✦XXXFirst Period
XXX✦XXX10.50pm-12.50pmXXX✦XXXSecond Period
XXX✦XXX1.00pm-2.00pmXXX✦XXXLunch in the Main Hall
XXX✦XXX2.10pm-4.10pmXXX✦XXXThird Period
XXX✦XXX4.20pm-5.20pmXXX✦XXXPhysical Education*
XXX✦XXX5.30pm-6.20pmXXX✦XXXDinner in the Main Hall
XXX✦XXX5.30pm-9.10pmXXX✦XXXFree Period^
XXX✦XXX9.10pm-9.50pmXXX✦XXXPrepare for bed
XXX✦XXX10.00pm-6.00amXXX✦XXXLights outSaturdays - Youngsters, Careers and NormalsXXX✦XXX7.00am-7.50amXXX✦XXXWake up and get ready
XXX✦XXX8.00am-8.50amXXX✦XXXBreakfast in the Main Hall
XXX✦XXX9.00am-12.50pmXXX✦XXXChanging bed sheets and cleaning dorms
XXX✦XXX1.00pm-2.00pmXXX✦XXXLunch in the Main Hall
XXX✦XXX2.10pm-5.20pmXXX✦XXXClub sports and recreation
XXX✦XXX5.30pm-9.00pmXXX✦XXXDinner in the Main Hall
XXX✦XXX9.10pm-10.50pmXXX✦XXXPrepare for bed
XXX✦XXX10.00pm-7.00amXXX✦XXXLights out*Physical Education is not specific to careers or year levels. Each student can line up to choose which type of exercise they do.
^Free Period is for extra-curricular activities, detentions, study and free time. Extra-curriculars and detentions are done in classrooms whereas free time and study are done in the Main Hall.
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:46 pm
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:48 pm
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 6:22 am
T ɑ У ʅ ɵ я Taylor's day had started like any other of the sixteen years worth of days spent in the orphanage. The orphans got up at six, had breakfast at seven and went to class an hour-and-a-half later. The Dangers learnt how to disarm bombs and how to make others. They memorised textbooks about firearms. They practised the many ways of disarming and disabling people. They learnt how to comfort distressed clients. A new bruise along the cheekbone and another on the forearm were nothing to be worried about. Everything was as cut-throat and disciplined as would be expected from weapons in training. That was all until the last few minutes of Physical Education, where Taylor fell victim to a fourteen-year-old in the martial arts team at Del Amorio's Boarding School for Abandoned Children.
With her pants and underpants hooked around her ankles, Taylor froze. The trick had more than caught her off guard and she had no idea what to do. Even when her opponent had tackled her to the ground it took her a few moments to start struggling and scrambling away from her opponent, who was now staring at her in shock. Her back bumped against the wall and she started shaking slightly.
The entire martial arts team, even boys and girls from different careers, were looking at him like a freaky animal in a zoo. Everyone could see his how small boy bits were and how they hung over the top of his girl bits. He couldn't take it. He curled up in a ball and clutched his cap to his head. He couldn't - wouldn't - move. Their teacher, who also taught some of the combat classes, grabbed him by the wrist and yanked him to his feet. Mr Bight looked angry. He was shouting something... it was about being disgusted. Mr Blight was disgusted. Taylor didn't take in that the teacher was disgusted because Taylor had frozen in a fight. He only took in the word disgust.
Taylor looked up at the teacher for a moment. Her eyes were wide with horror. Her pupils were dilated and for a moment she stopped breathing. The sounds of the other orphans laughing, the feel of the cold air on her exposed privates and the spray from Mr Bight's face was all she could take in. Taylor pulled the sleeves of her jacket to try and cover her face. Finally Mr Bight thrust her away from him. She stumbled. She fell. She looked up in sheer terror.
He cracked. Stumbling over his pants, Taylor scrambled first on hands and knees, then to his feet. He fled. He didn't remember which way he went. He didn't remember running half-naked through the hallways. He didn't remember how he got to the empty classroom. He didn't even remember how long he'd been crying under a desk. All he could remember was the sound of everyone around him laughing, the cold air on his male and female organs and Mr Bight's spit hitting him as he shouted.
Curled up under a teacher's desk, Taylor's sobbing reached its maximum. It wasn't the pretty type of weeping people saw in movies. It's wasn't adorable or feminine or even manly. It was cruel and painful and even bizarre to watch. She spluttered, sniffled, gasped then went on sobbing as the pain continued to overflow. Everything came gushing out, she couldn't stop. It just... it just hurt so much. It felt like her entire mind and body were being ripped to pieces. She clutched at her hair even after she managed to pull a few tufts out. Her throat felt like it'd been slit and the bruise on her cheekbone felt like it was on fire. Saliva ran down her throat until she choked and started coughing, before sobbing into her sleeves once more. They were now at least twice as wet as her tear-reddened cheeks.
If Taylor could have pulled himself further into the desk, he would have. He wished he could fade away into the hardwood floor and that nobody would even think of him again. He couldn't think of anything other than how ashamed he was. Mr Bight had been furious with him, the teacher had been disgusted with him and all the other orphans would know he was a freak. By the end of Free Period everyone would have heard about it. They'd all be disgusted by his body. People would be looking at him funny as he walked through the walls. They'd whisper and giggle and someone might even try to dack him again. Now that they'd discovered a weakness, the other Dangers would tear him to shreds. If they did, Taylor didn't know how he'd cope. SHE ☂ HER ☂ HERS Hush now, my baby, be still love don't cry. Sleep as I'm singing to you. ZHE ☂ HEM ☂ HEMS Hush now, my baby, be still love don't cry. Sleep as I'm singing to you. HE ☂ HIM ☂ HIS
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 3:42 pm
 
Rin slipped quietly down the ladder and made her way to the bathroom. It didn't take her long to get ready for the day; after all, the labourers are suppose to shower right before bed since they tend to get dirty. Every once in a while she would stare at herself in the mirror and wonder when the change will start: it would be problematic if she grew huge knockers. Since she was Asian, it was more likely that they wouldn't get too big. The ten year old ran her hand through her dark hair with a sigh. It was time to get going.
Breakfast went off without a hitch. Then she went to her first two periods. The earlier morning one was always related to normal classes: math, science, english and so on. Most labourers didn't have to do this: it really depends on when they came to the orphanage and what type of labor they'd be focusing on. Since Rin arrived late and was one to tinker, she needed more general education. That is why she goes to a tutor for her first period: it's always just the two of them. The second period teaches about working on farms, in trades, gardening and other such things like survival tactics. It's like an everything class; so all the labourers in your grade are in the same place during second period. After lunch is a more specific class. It focuses on what you were chosen to learn to handle: in the Asian's case it dealt with fixing, taking apart and creating things. They thought about making her focus more on gardening; but that seemed a bit too girly. There was no reason to make her real gender obvious like that.
Now it was time for physical education. Although they were allowed to choose what to do during this time period: she could not. This was mainly because she was a girl and arrived only a couple years ago. That's why they made her do some type of physical labor exercises. Sometimes it involved actually helping with moving heavy things around while other times it was set up like an obstacle course. Today was the latter and one of her favorite things to do. Rin has a bit of a competitive streak in her and likes the variety of the courses: it's just one of the more interesting things that she has to look forward to. Too bad it wasn't an everyday occurrence. Then again, maybe she would get tired of it if she did have to do it that often.
Rin used her shirt to wipe the sweat off of her face. She shifted the heavy pack that was on her back and waited for the cue to go. Soon she was off: stepping quickly through tires, climbing a wall, swing from a rope and other such things. It might have seemed like this had nothing to do with labor type jobs; but the course was always designed to focus on certain things that would help in the end. Rin made it passed the last hurdle before she saw the finish line. She rushed as hard as she could and didn't let up until she made it to the goal. Slowly, she came to a stop and placed her hands on her knees. Sweat drops fell to the ground, staining it a bit darker, as she gasped for air.
"You beat your best time..." Puck stated flatly, "but it's not good enough." He never actually revealed the time she had; after all, he didn't want the others to know. Besides him and Mother, there was only one other person that knew she was in fact a girl: not a boy. That person was someone that had to be watched extra carefully; after all, he is a young one and they have a tendency to blurt out things they shouldn't sometimes.
Rin stood up straight while placing a hand on her waist: the other one wiped the sweat from her forehead. Her chest heaved up and down with each breath she took. The ten year old knew what he meant: she improved but she wasn't up to a boy her age standard yet. That's why they pushed her harder. Luckily, she was Asian and that could be played off as looking thin and weakly compared to other guys; but still. They couldn't have her falling behind: at least she was improving. The pack on her back was painful by now; but there was no way she was going to take it off. She had to keep it on until told otherwise. If she tried to remove it then she'd be punished. That's just how it goes.
"Shh! Don't tell anyone that I'm really a girl."
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 6:18 pm
Rødney BaKker‹-----›Rodney was outside, in the back, quietly helping some men move big boxes from a truck into the school. He was previously in the gym, doing pull ups on an exercise bar, for his teacher requested that he work on his, already advanced, upper arm strength. About 68 pull ups in (though he lost count after 20), his instructor returned, telling him that men needed strong hands to bring a few boxes in. Rodney just dropped down from the bar with a slightly disappointed expression. He was enjoying watching the Assassins and Bodyguards practice and train from afar. Nevertheless, he did as he was told and followed toward the back of the school.
As he unloaded each box from the truck. he began to think about how the day had gone so far. He'd woken up just before the rest in his room and gone to the bathroom to get dressed. He pulled on a clean-ish shirt and a pair of worn pants, then walked back to the room where the other boys were waking up and preparing. Then everyone went down to breakfast, the laborers eating heartily to gain the energy they'd need later.
After breakfast, Rodney went to his first two periods, which were actually just one on one tutoring of the basics. Since he wasn't expected to really use anything more than remedial reading and basic math, these were his only two educational classes. During both these hours, his instructor's left the room, irritated with his inability to grasp such simple concepts. This, of course, stung Rodney a little, but he was as resilient emotionally as he was physically.
After that, he attended lunch, where he sat off by himself, with a full tray of food, in preparation for his third hour, which was weight training. Here, he quietly benched pressed about 380lbs, as a cute, but scrawny boy spotted him. When it was time for them to switch, the boy took the weight down to about 175lbs, which he still struggled to complete. Rodney watched him, somewhat intently, making sure he didn't hurt himself. Unfortunately, the eyes of his partner watching him so closely made the kid nervous, and he lost his grip on the bar, letting it fall onto his chest. With ease, Rodney listed the barbells from his chest. But instead of a "Thank you", all he received in return was a frightened look and the boy quickly ran away. All Rodney could do was sigh.
This all leading back to the loading of the boxes. Rodney carried the last box off the truck and into the building where they were being opened. He saw that inside were white linens, toiletries, and other needs for the school. He reached to his back pocket and took out a hat, pulling it over his shaggy, light brown hair as he walked back outside. He wasn't sure of the time, but he guessed that soon it would be time for dinner. And since the entrance he was at currently did not allow students to go through, he stuffed his hands in his pockets and began the long walk around to the other side entrance of the school. ‹-----›"...I see all the eyes staring at me in disgust, and realize that I must be worthless..."
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 11:02 am
 Theo got to sleep in an upper bunk because his room was filled kids from 2 to 7. It was a rule that the older kids got the upper bunks: made sense really. In a year or so he'd probably be moved to a bunk bed dorm that had older kids in it. Then he'd be assigned a lower bunk. It's not like he cared. He was happy to have a bed to sleep in. After getting ready for the day, the six year old went to breakfast and then first period.
His first and third periods where all about normal school related things. Usually he had math and science type subjects after lunch and the rest in the morning. These classes had a different variety of kids in his grade; after all, it was normal schooling so it's not like only privates would be in it. Since he was pretty young, they focused more on that kind of education. Plus, he wouldn't be a good helper, to whomever he was going to be devoted to, if he wasn't educated. Second period was related to being a good personal assistant and other things useful for a private. It only dealt with the basics since he was fairly young. Of course lunch went well: nothing that exciting happened.
Now it was time for physical education. Theo would take some time of dance lessons during this time. They said it would help him later in his career. He didn't really understand what they meant; but he actually liked dancing. Each day was a different type: today was ballet. It might have been weird since he was a boy; but he was too young to care. Plus, he had such a cute face that made him look more like a girl. His gender wasn't a secret though and at some point the person that made the mistake would be corrected in their assumption. Being mistaken for a girl didn't happen all of the time though.
After he finished his lessons, Theo went off to take a shower. Privates had to be clean and ready to help whoever adopts them after all. He couldn't just wander about smelling like sweat. Granted, he didn't really get that sweaty from Ballet. They normally did things on the bar and a few passes: nothing super active for his age anyway. It didn't take long for him to get washed up and dressed in some new clothes. Now it was off to go get some dinner."Come on. Let's play! I know you want to..."
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