ex calce liberatus

[s_eventeen]

2008-03-11T20:24:19Z

I don't understand why everyone is so bothered by this curse; relatively, it's simple. Though I do understand the point of keeping secrets-- I keep some, myself-- if you're affected, you simply need to go where you must in order not to say anything you'll regret. If I were affected, I wouldn't want to talk about Jean, for example, so I'd-...

Ah.

[ooc Y-yeah. Affected.]

[s_ixteen]

2008-02-26T01:18:32Z

Since the last time I was here, how have things changed? And who is still here? ~~Raki...~~

Ophelia, show yourself.

…And, Teresa, I did not mean to leave you.

[ooc So, I lied, you guys tempted me. She's on the outskirts of the forest... somewhere. If I disappear suddenly, or tags are late or slow, it's because I love you, rly, but rl doesn't D:]

[ooc]

2008-02-24T21:47:35Z

for reference, you can has some app

[series]: Claymore
[character]:Clare

[character history / background]: Why, yes, you can has some wiki.

[character abilities]: From Teresa’s flesh and blood, Clare has gained the ability to sense yoki at a heightened level, to the point where she can usually determine an opponent’s movements before they make them, because for any level of ability above that of an average human, a Claymore must exert some level of yoki. Well, most of them, anyway. I’ll get to that in a bit.

From Irene, involving an unfortunate incident with a quasi-Shakespearian serpent lady, Clare has gained an arm (l-literally) and the ‘Quick Sword’ technique, enabling her to use her (giant, kickass) sword… really quickly. Though she can only use it half as quickly as Irene, that’s... still really fast! It’s also the only technique that can combat Ophelia’s rippling technique. It’s pretty much the fastest draw in the Claymore game, and those swords are gigantic, so... yes. Really fast, lightening stabs and slashes are go.

During a prolonged camping trip in frigid weather involving flesh-eating monsters, usually referred to as ‘the Northern Campaign’, Clare learned how to use the ‘Windcutter’ technique from Flora. It’s kinda like the Quick Sword, but with better table manners; more exact and easier to control—if you can master it, which Clare did, or came pretty close to.

Likewise, because of that eight-year snowy fieldtrip, Clare has learned how to fight without releasing yoki, so it’s really friggin’ hard for other Claymore to track her ~~like she occasionally does to them~~.

Like all Claymore, Clare is stronger than the average ~~bear~~ human, and quicker, etc. Seeing as Clare is a more offensive type fighter, she can’t regenerate broken limbs like the less suicidal types can, but if she does get any more body parts cut off, she can snap them back on like leggos, with a bit of concentration and yoki, of course.

Like all claymore, Clare is in constant danger of Awakening if she ever uses too much yoki and/or gets too emotionally involved. Luckily, Clare can be a bit of a stoic, but that hasn’t stopped her from joining the ‘almost Awakened’ club! Case and point:

Some would place that whole ‘half awakened’ thing as an ability, and though I see it as more of a major weakness, because crazy isn’t cool, I’ll bring it up! Clare has Awakened (thus, almost becoming a ravenous cannibalistic monster) in varying degrees, and is what is generally considered a ‘Half-Awakened’ ~~depending on which scan you read~~. Because the ability is never completely explained in canon, and because I like my canon like I like my commandments (written in stone), I’ll probably be pretty shy on using it in the game, but from what we’ve seen:

-It happens when she’s both emotionally and physically distraught
-friends and yoki-manipulation can pull her back from the edge
-it makes her stronger, faster, better (also, quicker to heal~~, so they can rebuild her~~)
-dangerously far away from those shores we call sanity
-unable to completely recognize the difference between friend and foe
-did I mention stronger and faster?

Um. Yeah. In ridiculously minute summery? Clare has a really (really, really) speedy sword, an arm-on-loan, a not-quite-a-cloak cloak of invisibility (though I’d only say it’d apply to other Claymore, honestly), can sense another Claymore’s moves before they make them (but only Claymore, and only sometimes), and you wouldn’t like her when she’s angry.

[character personality]: Like most Claymore, Clare is outwardly emotionally distant! This may have to do with her steely temper, post-traumatic stress disorder, or the quite rational fear of becoming emotional and thus killing everyone, but mostly, for Clare, it has to do with the fact that she is so dedicated to her duty (whatever it may be, avenging Teresa, protecting Raki, fighting Yoma, it varies from case to case, but overall it’s usually something) that she often doesn’t feel the need to give other people the time of day. It isn’t rude, and it isn’t kind, it’s just business, and it happens without thought or care.

That’s outwardly, though.

Inwardly, Clare can be a bit of a teddy bear. Not really, but... Well, if something particularly ground-breaking happens, she may cry, scream, yell and/or flail while bleeding all over the place. This is unusual behavior for a Claymore... usually.

Clare, though, if she’s poked by someone often enough, will eventually warm to them when they prove their worth to her. This doesn’t have to be with fighting, actually, it usually isn’t. It generally has to do with accepting her, of just being emotionally individual from the general norm of her world, ie, no calling her a ‘silver-eyed witch’, plz.

The people who do get under Clare’s not-so-impenetrable outer shield tend to be valued and protected, if not emotionally supported, or ever reminded that they’re valued or protected. Usually, they’re not even informed of it at all, except in a rare and quick act of kindness, like an invitation to follow her, a kiss, or a smile. Even better, Clare generally doesn’t value people until they’re either in a situation that endangers them, or they’re nearly dead. Forethought and prudence are not a few of her favorite things.

Clare is very dead-set on her goal. They are her life. She wants to kill Priscilla, protect Raki, and various others important to her. She wants to live into Teresa’s memory, not necessarily ‘make her proud’ so much as do right by her past.

Clare is completely within the belief that she is right, to finish it. She has very few doubts about her motives and needs.

She’s a Claymore, damnit, and she knows what she’s doing.

[point in timeline you're picking your character from]: A few days after where I picked her up last time, so, basically, before she shows up in Rabona with her posse, after the chat with Riful.

f_ifteen

2007-11-17T18:29:27Z

I rather disliked that last curse, is everyone unharmed? Or, at the very least, back to normal?

And, Raki, if you have not found any other accommodations... would you like to stay with us?

[ooc ~~a;sa'lkjajsgsahfj I'm being dragged out I'm sorry I'll be back D:~~ BACK]

f_ourteen

2007-11-11T23:36:36Z

[Voice Post | | Accidental?]

[Click]

[A long pause of silence, followed by a ruffling, like someone is nervously shuffling their feet,]

Um, um-

D-does- Um-... Teresa?

[/Voice Post | | Accidental?]

[ooc Have a baby!Clare, post-Claymoartiemz, still juuuust a little hesitant to talk to people who aren't her Number 1 >>; sa'dkfjgkah COMMENTS ARE VOICED, OKAY?]

t_hirteen

2007-11-10T01:26:47Z

I think, if I must choose between the last two curses, the former would be better. It was less... ~~confusing~~ ridiculous.

[Private to Harry | | As Unhackable As Possible]

Teresa told you about Riful; do you have any questions?

[/Private to Harry | | As Unhackable As Possible]

t_welve

2007-11-06T00:51:39Z

I don't want any candy. The fireworks are really too loud. The fire is ~~reminiscent of what is usually done to yoma corpses~~ unsightly...

I will be staying inside, tonight. Please, don't let me deter you if you want to go out.

e_leven

2007-11-03T05:45:08Z

~~All of these strange people...~~

Are any of you... Raki?

t_en

2007-11-01T00:52:28Z

[Filtered Against Riful | | As Unhackable As Possible]

This is Riful of the West. If you value your life, stay away from her. Last I was informed, she is at the forest's edge.

She's suppressing her yoki, I can't sense her. Galatea, can you?

[/Filtered Against Riful | | As Unhackable As Possible]

[ooc I'm assuming someone who volunteered to help her learn how to make things filtered taught her, feel free to step up as that person if your guy knows her :3 It's still kind of hackable, use your own discretion.]

n_ine

2007-10-29T21:55:15Z

Halloween is when children dress up and receive free candy, am I correct?

[ooc Curious Clare is cur-... you get it.]

e_ight

2007-10-23T21:44:36Z

~~I knew this would happen eventually.~~

Do I know anyone being... hunted? Do you need aid?

[ooc "Those eyes are an unnatural shade of silver... burn her, she's a witch!" or something, if you so desire.]

s_even

2007-10-22T13:56:21Z

Sultana... thank you for your hospitality. ~~If there is anything I can do...~~ Also, you've found the boy, then? Congradulations.

And... if someone could show me how to make some of the things on this network 'private'? That would be much appreciated.

Ophelia, are you still sorry?

s_ix

2007-10-17T23:12:23Z

Teresa... thank you. You did not have to.

~~It... isn't connecting well, either...~~

There are little chirping things in the food stores, and on top of the weaponry... Unless anyone objects, I'll get rid of them.

And there is an Abyssal one in the city, now. Luciela. Steer clear of her, she is more dangerous than Ophelia.

f_ive

2007-10-16T12:45:36Z

This is enough. Ophelia, I'll meet you in the forest.

[ooc Clare wants her arm back nao plz. Also, I? Am still (for the most part) semi-hiatusing, so I? Missed Teresa's post D: FAIL.]

f_our

2007-10-12T16:40:34Z

This is sufficient. If I'm needed, please tell me, and I will give you my location.

As for a job, because I imagine escape from this place is so far impossible, I would imagine I need one to buy what I need? ~~People do not seem afraid of us, here, they may not mind...~~ Those who would not object to employing me, please come forward. I will do whatever necessary.

And, the two healers? I have not yet paid you back, and I dislike to be in the debt of another if I can help it. What do you need of me in return?

[ooc Building 12, the roof 8D; she's probably commissioned a Generic Apartment to keep her stuff, but won't be sleeping there, 'cause confided spaces + not knowing/being able to neutralize all threats = badtiemz D: ♥]

t_hree

2007-10-10T16:05:16Z

Thank you, the two healers that aided me, yesterday. I am in your debt, and will discuss how as soon as you see fit.

I did not learn everything I needed to know of this place, before I rushed off to fight ~~and that was unwise of me~~; if someone could inform me-

What are these traps? And, also, is it... common, for one to gain control over their power that would be otherwise impossible, in their... 'home world'?

Thank you.

[ooc Let's play a game where I assume her arm's connected again 8D; She's heeeealed. Now she needs a place to live >>;]

t_wo

2007-10-09T15:28:45Z

[Voice Post | | Purposeful]

[A crisp clicking noise, and the sound of heavy breathing, armor clanking against armor, growling.]

[A rasping voice, weakened but obviously attempting to sound strong (or, at the very least, stable) gasps and coughs, before saying:]

I- I have been told there are m-many types of people here, I must hope there is one learned in- in [Coughing, sputtering, then gasping, regaining breath and composure] healing. I would-... require your services, if you could- could do so. Whatever payment or debt, I would fulfill... it.

[Some shifting, grappling, and then another click.]

[/Voice Post | | Purposeful]

[ooc Clare fought everyone's second-favorite resident psychotic bitch, Ophelia ~~(the first favorite being Cirucci, obviously)~~ and got her ass handed to her! Well, not her ass, more her arm, which was cut off! Clare's still alive, and she's got her arm (which can be reconnected!) with her, but she's pretty screwed, and could die of blood loss if someone doesn't help her ass out, yo. Volunteers?

To anyone who actually knows Claymoar ~~also known as 'Claymore', but I like that spelling too much >>;~~ canon and would like to ~~obnoxiously~~ point out that Clare should be able to wail on Ophelia, keep in mind that Ophelia recently Awakened, and then was GEASS'd: I'm told this means that, no matter how much yoki Ophelia uses, she can't Awaken; thus doesn't have to restrain herself. Newsflash; Clare does have to restrain herself ~~because Jean isn't here to bail her ass out~~ and thus: Ophelia > Clare, round 1 completed~]

o_ne

2007-10-08T15:11:41Z

What is-

Where-

I sense-...

Something is wrong.

Where is this?

Someone, please explain.

[ooc How's that for taciturn, strikes = thoughts |D]

z_ero

2007-10-01T18:44:24Z

CRIT POST. Is ooc. Leave me a ping right here, and I'll get back to you, tell me if I'm doing something wrong, or if you just wanna reach me (but can't catch me on AIM or Email me {both of which contacts are listed in her profile} ♥)

This is:

-for my own personal reference, because I'll probably look back on it a few times, but the HDM thread is over 9000~ and thus slows down or crashes my PC, thus links are good.
-a good example of the type of critizism I want (no sugarcoating, with examples of when I've done something wrong, and why it's wrong in the first place, but no flaming)
-not interactive unless you've already interacted ♥
-can totally be repeated either for or against my case, if you think I'm still messing something up, that's in there.

That's it.
♥