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Okay everyone, it's time to test some people out! The rules of the game are simple. You have a character you would like to try out as a native to the setting of this game. You want to see if this is the right setting to play said character in, right? Well, then all you have to do is drop them into this post as a top level comment with this as the header: Character name | Series (OC's just put Original here) | Planned Village Affiliation Then you comment around and play with everyone else! If you need some ideas on how to get started, you can drop your character in during the middle of a mission, have them at an eatery around their village, or maybe even just doing weapons practice. It's up to you how you want to set out, so feel free to put your characters in this version of the Naruto universe however it most seems appropriate. Just be sure to say where you put them somewhere in your post though, otherwise two people might not even be threading in the same country. One last thing! Remember that your character was born in this universe, so whatever else you decide, your character is a world native, even if they might be a tourist in the village you decided to test them out on. And that's it. Just be good to each other and have fun! Threads you do here can count toward future activity checks, so long as the person you're threading with gets in too. These threads can also be used for samples on your application. Communities♦ Main Community ♦ Missive Network ♦ OOC Community General Info♦ Premise ♦ Rules ♦ F.A.Q. World♦ Country Information ♦ Maps ♦ Sunshine Timeline ♦ Character Histories Applicants♦ Applications ♦ Character History FAQ ♦ Nationality Guide ♦ Taken

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Juugo | Naruto | unaffiliated

[notbalanced]

The cave he'd been hiding in had been ruined when it had come out last time. Juugo had stared at the caved in rubble that had been left behind for a long time, only a little relieved that the rage had been taken out on stone and wood, and not any of his friends. They had gotten the other birds and animals far away in time.

But he couldn't rebuild it, so he had to move and find another spot. With the guidance of his friends, he'd started walking and looking for a new safe place. Maybe this one would last longer.

If it hadn't been for the close call with an unexpected busy road not long ago, Juugo would have felt almost content. The trees hummed with sleepy life, and it was warm for the season. There were plenty of birds and animals awake, and while a few friends had come with him, the new birds were curious and friendly too. It was nice, but there were people so close. Too close. When it got control again, he'd kill and--

Juugo shook as fear gripped him, barely able to stop breaking into a run. They wouldn't die, because he wouldn't be here. Juugo would find another place to go looking in.

But he'd been walking for longer than he could really remember and he was hungry and tired. He needed to stop and eat before too long, and the stream he could hear in the distance felt like it might have fish. He could fish, eat, and be gone before sunset. With that thought easing the tight clench of fear, Juugo started towards the stream.

[thelittleprincess]

That stream had plenty of fish, and as an added bonus a small genin and approximately half a dozen summoned bunnies. Shisui had been extremely hesitant to let Ami out of his sight outside of Konoha, given their track record on that front, but he had needed to test her survival skills and had been called away to reinforce a mission a few towns over that had escalated.

He certainly wasn't bringing Ami there, so she had been buried in summons and told to take every precaution.

Sensei can never know, was her initial, knee-jerk reaction when she heard somebody approaching and looked up at what had to be one of the tallest men she had ever seen in her life. Including Sephiroth. Except, no, there was no way her teacher wouldn't find out, given the six different eye-witness accounts he would have, so it fell to Ami to salve the situation. Crouched as she was—in the middle of trying to start a fire, a few fish already caught and prepped—the forehead protector she used as a belt was mostly hidden.

The man looked moderately well fed, but also like he had been living in the woods for months, if not years, so she kept her voice quiet and slow.

"Hello...?" Not the best reaction, but she had a kana up her sleeve and several wooden skewers at her feet if he tried anything.

[notbalanced]

Juugo froze, looking almost like a frightened deer. He hadn't been paying close enough attention-- Oh no. What if it came out now?

No, no no. She was so small. He couldn't--

His breaths came in quick, uneven pulls and Juugo stumbled back a few steps. It was a bird landing on his shoulder that snapped him into enough focus to respond to the words. His voice was almost hoarse when he spoke, like he didn't use it often, at least not for anything but screaming.

"Sorry. I wasn't-- ... rabbits."

They were very nice looking rabbits, sleek and happy, and obviously very comfortable with the girl. He was intruding on top of the danger, even if his stomach rumbled a little at the fish. Juugo recovered from the sight and took another step back.

"... I need to go."

[thelittleprincess]

She was small, and tended to be entirely too still, like the calm before a storm, or a cat. The latter was actually a fairly good metaphor her in any situation, but especially now as she studied him, head cocked and eyes faintly narrowed in concentration. That wasn't a good reaction, really; disjointed, and stumbling. He seemed... scared. Of Ami.

She liked that, when it came from her old bullies and classmates. Not so much, it turned out, when it came from big, bear-like men with lost eyes and too-croaky voices.

"You need water," she said after a brief moment of consideration. Her voice was firm, and the gaze she pinned him with had a hardness that starkly contrasted her soft tone and small stature. "And..." She hesitated, very briefly. "I have wire traps around here, so you need me to tell you where to go, too." He was lucky to have avoided them so far, though that was in part due to her not getting to that direction, just yet.

"But you should have water first," she insisted. "You don't want to stumble around, dehydrated and delirious, in the woods." though that wasn't to say he wasn't in that condition already. There was something about him that reminded her of the strays behind her family's shop, and her voice went even gentler. "Water, and then you can go, Kuma-san." Her ears burned in embarrassment when the name slipped out, but it fit. He did look like a bear.

[notbalanced]

Juugo would have found her stillness comforting if he hadn't been so concerned about the consequences of staying. The fear crawled up and down his spine, and it swirled beneath the surface. How long before it came out and all that was left of her was a smear of blood and bones on the ground?

He needed to leave. He didn't care if he got caught in a trap; that would slow it down, if nothing else. He needed to leave. Juugo could get a drink from the stream later, anyway. He was thirsty. But leaving was more important than thirst. Her bunny friends looked so nice and Juugo didn't want to upset them by hurting their human friend.

He shook his head, hands clenching and unclenching, then wrapped his arms around himself like he might be cold--not necessarily untrue, because his clothes were old and threadbare and his feet were bare--or maybe to hold something in.

"I need to go."

Juugo took a step back, still shaking his head. Maybe he should run now. It was too bad he wasn't a bear. He'd be so much safer then.

We'll say ths was a couple years ago if we decide to keep it.

[teachingpeace]

The day was dry, but that was on purpose. At least, at this edge of the country. He'd been testing out using less in the way of his paths, to try and conserve and bolster himself, but it simply hadn't been working as well as he hoped.

So he'd been easing off the rain as well, which meant he was taking this border at a leisurely amble, in his own body with a hat low over his brow, and trying not to waste energy getting a sunburn, and wasn't that a bizarre concept, that he'd have to find energy to heal from. He was, however, surprised to see the boy, who he'd seen before, twice now in fact, through the eyes of different Paths, had ventured near his borders again.

And this time, just over, which let him have an excuse to approach. He looked tired and worn still, true, but he'd been improving, and feared nothing from the youth who currently had his curiosity.

"Hello."

Roger!

[notbalanced]

As soon as Juugo realized the presence approaching was not an animal, he tried to change course, to find a different way to the stream. But the presence was heading right for him and he was usually better at avoiding people, so why... Oh. It must be another ninja like Orochimaru had been. He didn't know if he could outrun a ninja. When Orochimaru had wanted to know more about it, and made him... made him fight, Juugo had seen how fast and strong ninja could be. But he didn't want to fight, or hurt--

Before he could make a decision the man was close. Too close. He looked thin and small, and worn. It had broken ninja before.

Juugo went completely still, hardly even breathing. He didn't say anything in response. He wanted to run, but he couldn't be chased. That might make it come out. The only thing that moved about him was the small bird perched boldly on his shoulder.

[teachingpeace]

He examined him thoughtfully in his silence, and the swirl of chakra that indicated fear? Radiant to his senses. He stepped closer, noting how tall the youth was.

Then again, if he'd pulled chakra like that instead of being malnourished as a child he might have been a tree too. "You don't have to be afraid."

[notbalanced]

There was a flicker of something that might be irritation, quickly swallowed back up by the fear, at the statement. This ninja didn't know; there was everything to be afraid of. Blood smeared on the ground and trees and him. Smoke and flames and ash, houses full of bodies burning down around him.

Juugo flinched and shuddered as Nagato took a step closer, drawing in on himself and managing to appear much smaller than he actually was. He took a step back, then another. He had to go. He had to get away, before-- He couldn't run; he'd be chased. But he had to get away.

"No. I-- I need to go."

He took another step back, shaking his head.

[teachingpeace]

"You don't believe me..." He tilted his head. "Tell me why." He took another step, lifting his hand, giving a gentle tug of gravity to arrest his backward motion.

It was draining, but he didn't want to hurt the boy, and the boy desperately looked to need rest.

[notbalanced]

Something was keeping him from leaving and it was something this ninja was doing. Juugo's heart sped up and his eyes widened in obvious fear. He pushed against the hold, stiff and tense.

This couldn't be happening. He didn't-- Words turned bitter and painful even as he thought about saying what a monster he was. He'd killed and killed, and would kill again--

"It-- I can't!"

It was swirling under his skin, so close. He needed to get away. "No!"

[teachingpeace]

He could feel that, the movement of chakra, and he did what reflex had him do when he was trying for a peaceable diffusion. He stepped forward and touched the boy's arm, giving a stern yank on the chakra to knock the level of it back down before it could get to whatever usable levels he'd just been aiming for. He tried not to do enough to knock him flat though. It was a bit harder with the way the boy was gathering chakra to modulate the amount though.

He didn't know what jutsu had been in the forming, but he really didn't care at the moment. Still, he hoped that he wasn't giving the boy more reason to be frightened. He just didn't much desire to be reflexively attacked since the youth was... skittish.

"Then you can't. Try to calm yourself. It's unpleasant."

Re: Juugo | Naruto | unaffiliated

[abileunaspada]

Border patrol in winter was normally fairly boring, as although there was an assortment of local wildlife most of the flowers had ended up gone. Still, finding the odd hardy blossom was always a pleasure, and it was more common near the river. Adela adjusted the scarf around her neck as she approached the flower, gently brushing its petals before she heard footsteps. There shouldn't have been another shinobi coming around this place for quite some time, so the noise had her immediately on edge.

Adela didn't take long to approach, silent and precise with her steps in the leaved trees as she observed. A tall man, alone... No, not quite. With small birds. Were those summons? She couldn't tell.

Still, for the moment she just watched, not wanting to startle him or even alert the other that there might be something wrong. It was hard to be so silent, the only sound the slight inhale and exhale of breath in the cool air. It seemed like he was just fishing, but otherwise wasn't doing anything... Soon she'd ask for his identity, but maybe it wouldn't be needed. Maybe he was just a traveller passing through.

No. She couldn't afford to be complacent. She cleared her throat, calling for his attention as she landed on the ground, a hidden kunai ready in case he attacked, "Excuse me, sir?"

[notbalanced]

He'd just settled down with a sharpened stick to start fishing when he felt someone come closer. Juugo went tense, causing the birds to twitter.

No, this was bad. He couldn't-- But the birds carried her description to him even if he wasn't looking. He knew what the shiny hard head-markings were. This was a ninja. He couldn't run; she'd chase him. Maybe if he kept his head down and didn't look her way she would decide he wasn't her business and leave.

Juugo did just that, but was unusually still, even when a fish swam through the water within easy reach of his stick.

But she came even closer, venturing to the ground. A choked, dismayed sound escaped him when she landed. This was really bad. He had to make her want to leave. His voice was a little hoarse when he finally spoke up.

"It's not safe. Go."

[abileunaspada]

"I'll be fine, really. I just want to talk," She held her hands then, showing them as open and unarmed while she approached. She didn't get within arm's reach though, staying several feet away so that she wouldn't scare him. It was kind of strange, like approaching a frightened animal -- that was the impression she was getting, anyway.

"Where are you heading, sir? If you don't mind me asking. That's all I want to know, okay?"

[notbalanced]

"No. No."

She didn't understand. It didn't care; wouldn't stop until she was smears on the ground, bones smashed to dust. He had to go. The stick dropped from his fingers, Juugo hardly noticing the splash and clatter. He took a step back, almost shaking with the urge to just run. The cold of the water against his bare feet made him jerk, and for the first time, Juugo met her eyes.

The one didn't look quite right, but Juugo wasn't sure why. She probably had a family, and they would scream and cry when she was dead. He had to get away.

Then she spoke and he latched onto it. Would she leave, if he answered the question?

"Somewhere safe."

[abileunaspada]

Smiling and being gentle. She had to do that in order to try and get him to calm down. She didn't approach anymore, seating herself to show that she wouldn't move towards him anymore. He really was spooked about something, wasn't he? Maybe... Maybe he was like her.

Her stomach flipped at the thought, at the insinuation, but she had to know for certain. She wasn't going to leave until then, and even if it was probably beyond her jurisdiction she wanted to help.

"Somewhere safe, huh... Are you running from something, sir? I didn't mean to frighten you, and I'm sorry if I did -- I'm not going to attack you, I promise."

[notbalanced]

Juugo didn't relax, even when she sat down. He took a few steps back, glancing around, as nervous as the little birds that fluttered around him. His friends were still there though, and they always seemed to know even before he did when it was going to come out, so he didn't need to run just yet. But soon. He couldn't chance it.

"No. No--" Juugo grabbed his own hair, nearly pulling it out. "It will come out. I don't want to hurt anyone; I have to get away. I have to go."

It was always there, like a whisper in the dark, but as his heart pounded he could feel it getting louder. No! She seemed nice; he couldn't. So that was when he turned and started to run. He was fast, for someone dressed in poor clothes for the weather and not a trained ninja.

[abileunaspada]

"Wait, please! What is it?" She ran as well, only enough to keep pace with him. He really was fast for someone who wasn't trained, which started to ping her suspicions all over the place. She was armed and ready, but the almost maternal concern just wouldn't leave her alone.

Finally she cut him off, making to grab one of his wrists lightly enough that he could pull it out of the grip easily if he wanted to. Concern was written all over her face and eyes both seeing and not were focused on him, "Please, tell me. Are you running from someone, sir? I promise I only want to help you."

[not_thedragon]

It had been a while since Sasuke had had the time to go wandering through some of further stretches of forest around Konoha, busy as he'd been. This particular weekend had turned up like an unexpected and inexplicable gift: totally empty of clan engagements, missions, or leads to follow. He'd taken the span of perhaps five minutes to feel guilt about not taking the time to spend with his family before he'd packed a tackle kit and the minimum complement of weapons and taken off for the weekend, goshawks in tow.

The stream he'd sought was a distant tributary of the Nakano River that ended up in Konoha. It was one of those locations that was quiet and felt uninhabited despite its proximity to the road, tucked away behind uncomfortable brambles and a strange overhang of rock that made it look more desolate than it was.

That same overhang meant that fish tended to gather in its shadow in the late afternoon, enjoying the cooler water, so Sasuke was perched just out of sight on a convenient flat rock, line dangling in the water and goshawks behaving themselves in order not to alarm any of the regular forest creatures around. It was so rare that he was interrupted, and by anyone with enough chakra to be a threat, that he almost didn't lift his head when the sound of footsteps came from upstream, assuming that whoever it was would find the road and leave.

They neared rather than departed, however. He glanced up at the same time as a tall stranger emerged, not much older than him by the looks of it. No village marker, and dressed like a civilian, but there was enough chakra present that there was no way to write it off to a fluke.

Sasuke stayed where he was, both hands still on his fishing rod, but his gaze locked on the stranger's with an assessing look.

[notbalanced]

Juugo had been telling his friends that the large birds by the stream wouldn't hurt him, and focused on the birds themselves, so he startled badly when there really was a person already there. He froze under the gaze, tensed like he might run, but didn't move for one long moment.

This person... Those birds were not average goshawks. They were beautiful, and young still, but no, not average. His friends fluttered around his head and shoulders, nervous about the goshawks more than the person with them, but Juugo felt the creeping terror sliding through him.

Ninja, probably, and those were so dangerous. They were stronger against it, that was true enough, but that often didn't matter. But they were also faster, and Juugo had been chased more than once. He couldn't risk it, not with it curling underneath his skin again already. What could he do? He couldn't stay, and the ninja didn't look like he was ready to move. Maybe if he didn't run, the ninja wouldn't chase.

Juugo took a step back, then another, acutely aware of his tattered and threadbare clothes and bare feet for the first time in a very long time. His voice croaked when he tried to use it.

"I'll go.

[not_thedragon]

It looked like Sasuke had startled the newcomer more than vice versa, for all that this area was still generally close enough to the village that shinobi wouldn't be thin on the ground. True, they were more likely to be coming and going en route to home or a mission, but that didn't explain the tension that shocked through the man's frame. With chakra like that, Sasuke couldn't imagine why, unless he was in some way expecting trouble from a ninja.

That was, in itself, enough for Sasuke to frown, setting his fishing rod down to stand. Two of the goshawks circled down to him from the trees, landing one to a shoulder and tucking their wings neatly, but Hoderi merely hopped to a lower branch, craning his neck to get a better view of the new person and his entourage of smaller birds.

Which was probably the first thing to address, Sasuke decided, because as yet there had been no move toward threat, and Hoderi was easily the hungriest of the lot.

"They're not food," he called out to the goshawk, earning a disappointed look, before turning his attention back onto the stranger. "There's no need. Were you searching for something?"

[notbalanced]

Juugo looked at the goshawk who had been eyeing his friends. He didn't want his friends to become dinner, even if the goshawk's human friend was trying to forestall it. The little birds were not happy with predators so close, and hunkered down on his shoulders. He knew what they were expecting.

"If he tries I won't let him; he can catch the fish in the stream if he's hungry."

But that didn't solve the problem. The man wasn't fishing anymore, which meant he was more interested, like the birds were. Maybe if he went slowly he could get away before something bad happened. It could be hard to fish in the same spot anyway. One fisherman scared off the fish for the other. Maybe that way would work, if this person was fishing for his friends. As hungry as they looked, he probably was.

"Fish. You're already here; I'll go."

Juugo stepped back, edging the way he'd come.

[not_thedragon]

Ah -- the stranger's birds were making themselves even smaller around him, Hoderi had clearly frightened them. Sasuke resisted the urge to roll his eyes, instead reminding himself to take Hoderi out in public more often so he could learn to better control himself, and instead directed his gaze at those smaller birds. They didn't look or behave like summons, rather like actual creatures of the forest, which ...

Frankly, if the guy hadn't been a head and half again taller than Sasuke and radiating chakra, he would have considered the guy largely unthreatening.

As it was, though, Sasuke frowned when he turned to go, not entirely comfortable with the idea of someone like this wandering so close to the village without any idea of his goals.

"Hold on," he said, taking a careful step towards the man -- he looked about as spooked as his feathered friends, which meant Sasuke made sure to keep his feet and hands in view. He had no intention of attacking, just asking: "I don't usually see people in this area, even civilians. How did you come to be here?"

[notbalanced]

Juugo shrank in on himself, much like his little birds were doing. His arms went around his chest and he gripped his sides hard, breathing in an uneven gasp. His whole posture screamed fear and don't-come-close, and it was only the chakra that didn't match the rest. Even Juugo's rusty voice had a thread of fear in it.

It was as there as it always was, but not close enough to scare his friends. Maybe if he answered the questions he could go, and make himself safe, somewhere quiet and with no people he could reach.

"I was looking for somewhere safe."

Let that be enough. Every moment was a moment closer to blood---no. No.