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idk waste more plat Captain
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 Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 5:04 am
For the Weeks of May 06th and May 13th, 2012"Your task these weeks is to write a short paper detailing how you would potentially keep the explorers under your wing safe in an emergency.
There is no minimum or maximum length requirement for these weeks."
- Please remember to stay in character at all times.
- If you submit an entry for more than one Tekimi, you must turn in different writing assignments each time.
- Please remember to state which Tekimi you are turning the entry in for.
- Submit your entry by responding in this thread using the format below:Assignment complete for [b]-NAME OF TEKIMI-[/b]!
[i]-ENTRY HERE[/i] - Assignments are due May 19th, 2012 @ 20:00 (8:00 PM) CDT!
- Above all, have fun! ;]
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Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 10:25 pm
Assignment complete for Ime!
How I would keep the explorers under my wing safe in an emergency is by making sure that the explorers follow all emergency procedures.
I am not sure what the emergency procedures are, but when I know what they are, I will make sure that they will follow them to the best of their abilities, and I will not take no for an answer.
In fact, I will not take back chat for an answer either. If they are under my command, they should know that I am the one to follow, not some stupid silly assistant.
If there is an emergency like losing contact with people, I will stay put and make them form a camp because when you are lost I think the best thing to do is to stay put so that the other people can find you and stuff.
If there is an emergency where something is attacking I will make them do a tak tack tactik make them run away very slowly so that they can fight and stay safe and stuff.
If we run out of food, I will make them forage, because some of them probably know where to find stuff. Like water.
And that’s how I would keep the explorers under my wing safe in an emergency.
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Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 10:11 am
Assignment complete for Orinbar!
I'm already aware that I have an advantage over my peers in being extremely well-versed in library procedures, but I will proceed with this endeavor nonetheless. Now, I'm a talented tekimi, and I am intimately familiar with the Dewey Decimal classification system (and a little less familiar with the Library of Congress classification). Naturally, then, it would fall to my duty to ensure that the human explorers under my wing had the ability to seek out exactly the book they're looking for, and to prevent them from getting lost.
I would do this by first figuring out what books to search for (naturally, I would prioritize both the rarer ones and the ones located physically closer to me) and then systematically searching them out. The human explorers in my charge would be left to follow after me silently (I need silence, after all, to ensure that I find each of the books quickly and safely) and to ensure that the bookshelves did not tip over. I believe that this task is simple enough for their human brains, and also one that does not require a manual. It is exceedingly difficult to tip bookshelves over, after all, and so the task of not tipping them over is very easy. Humans should take naturally to it, so I do not believe an emergency will occur. Clearly this will ensure maximum safety for all those involved.
Furthermore, I am also extremely skilled in the identification and application of hair gel, which is a skill any human explorer would certainly be grateful for.
Contrary to popular belief, I do not restrict my use of hair product to those created from cationic polymers, although naturally I prefer hair gel to sprays since they do tend to have more staying power. Being intimately familiar with the use of product, I would prevent human explorers from using those with known toxins, or those which are inferior when it comes to ensuring a lasting hold on hair (I'm well aware that hairstyles that do not last are disasters).
I'm also perfectly open to the use of hair wax. I know a few humans prefer it, as they consider it "natural" - it contains less alcohol, and tends to take longer to dry out. That's fine with me, too, although the dexterity of my hands and the skill with which I apply my hair gel means that it's unnecessary to use wax. Furthermore, my hair isn't dry by nature, which means that there's no need to avoid alcohol-based products. A pomade, too, might be useful for humans - I like the idea that it stays in through several washes; however, sometimes it is nice to have variety in your hairstyle. You never know if you want to slant it to the left or to the right, after all.
Of course, to ensure safety, I'll follow a few set procedures. I don't endorse hair gels that contain pthalates (because damage to the male reproductive system is clearly undesirable). Furthermore, sprays tend not to hold as well, so they're clearly unsafe for use. Mousse is lovely for adding volume, but gel can clearly do the job just as well, and without the danger of spraying on one's eyes. Furthermore, by applying the gel by hand, the explorers and I will ensure that we do not unintentionally apply hair gel in our eyes, which might cause great damage.
In conclusion, I am clearly the tekimi most fit to leading a group for exploration. As everyone knows, I already know what books and hair gels are worth searching for, and as I have just proved, I know how to keep safe in an emergency. There is no reason why I should not be selected to lead any expedition.
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:14 pm
Assignment complete for Xenophon!
Explorers on an exploration will no doubt be in need of good music! One of the things that cannot be neglected on a journey of any sort is the morale of those on it. The thrill of adventure will only keep the assistants under my care happy and inspired for so long-- after a while, everyone's spirits will begin to lag. This isn't bad necessarily, but it's something that I am prepared for!
I have been practicing my singing for a while and now feel confident that I will be able to serenade the explorers under my care in the event of any emergency. I plan on giving all my directions in song so that there's never a moment when my party lacks for something to be happy about. Naturally, this is a big job! I've been very careful not to overtax myself or my vocal chords, but I think we should all be A-OK. My singing will help keep us together, too! Especially if there's a fog, or we get separated, we need to all make sure that we can regroup quickly! I don't want anyone to get left behind and it's best if we all stick together, too.
I think the assistants took care of the food and stuff, so the only thing I have to worry about is safety! And with my voice being able to carry so far, I bet I could even alert other expedition groups around me about danger, too. We could even team up, and then everyone could listen to me sing.
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