GenderBend! - Info, Sign-Ups, and OCC

Stray Shinku

Certified VRChat Menace!
Original poster
FOLKLORE MEMBER
Invitation Status
  1. Not accepting invites at this time
Posting Speed
  1. One post per day
  2. 1-3 posts per week
  3. One post per week
Online Availability
It varies a lot due to my work schedule.
Writing Levels
  1. Intermediate
  2. Adept
  3. Adaptable
Preferred Character Gender
  1. No Preferences
Genres
I'm really not picky about the genres, but you will see me a lot on Romance, Comedy, Slice of Life, Action and Fantasy roleplays.
GenderBend! IC
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Welcome to the official Info, Sign-Ups and OCC thread of the upcoming roleplay GenderBend! Before you ask, yes, this is the new version of the original roleplay that sadly died like 2 years or so ago by an unfortunate event. Anywho, thank you for passing by and let me cut to the chase. If you have any questions related to the following information, don't be shy and let me know. After all, I don't bite (at least not that hard...).


  • 1. Don't be afraid to shoot me with all of your questions, doubts or whatever you want to say about the information you're about to read. You can also use this thread to chat with the others roleplayers, as well.
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    2. Even when it's obvious, if you're interested in joining this roleplay, please read all of its information. It's there for a reason after all.
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    3. No drama around here, alright? That's something only allowed in the IC. If you want to beat the crap out of somebody for real, please, bring that to the Staff. I’m not here to be involved in your pity arguments. I’m too old for that, FFS. (23 years is not that old, though ;c)
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    4. Shit, ass, fuck… If you don’t like those words, well, I’m sorry, but get used to them because you may encounter them. However, an unnecessary use of blasphemy is kind of unpleasant, though. So, please, use it at the right moment, at the right time.
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    IC Thread
    1. Keep your posts above 2 paragraphs, although the more the merrier. Yes, I also believe in that saying, "Quality before Quantity", but I want to see more about your character development and a single paragraph won't be enough. If you post less than 2, you'll be warned and I’m going to lose my shit. Give us something we can all work with is what I’m asking and stop being a lazy potato.
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    2. Only 1 character per roleplayer, although you may bring in your own NPCs if you wish.
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    3. No OOC talk inside the IC. Simple as that, no explanation needed.
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    4. Again, you can swear all you want, no need to censor your words. Still, don't overuse that power and use it at the right time, at the right moment. In other words, avoid being a dick.
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    5. The least allowed posting expectation is Intermediate. That means your posts need to be at least two paragraphs. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a period (you're not in kindergarten, so I'm expecting you to know the basics of punctuation and grammar). Nobody's perfect and I know that from experience, so I'm not telling you to be like a professional writer. Just make sure that what you wrote can be understood without the need of a translator. Txt chat, m8? NOPE. Just don't do it. Also, Engish only, please. It's okay to put something in Spanish or Korean or whatever your character can speak once in a while or in specific situations, but make sure to include a translation. After all, this roleplay is mainly in English.
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    6. I’ll give you the freedom to post on the IC once a week (if you can post more than once, that'll be awesome!). If you go for more than a week without announcing it, I'll PM you to check what's going on. If you don't reply that within 3 days, I will assume something happened to you or you simply dropped out without a warning, so I'll take control over your character. Here’s my advice to you: if you think or know that you won’t be able to commit to this roleplay, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DO NOT JOIN. You could take a spot that a committed roleplayer would like and I don't think you want to see him or her sad, do you?
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    7. Remember to follow the posting order and be sure to check in the Sticky Post if the cycle changed.
  • An odd Romantic Comedy story is about to unfold among a group of 8 typical teenagers that assist the prestigious Ryoo High School. However, even when they all belong to the same grade and class group, they hate each other due to a feud between their clubs: the Music Club, owned by the boys, and the Art Club, owned by the girls. So, yes, Ryoo High is most of the time a “battleground” for these clubs, which fights includes: hardcore competitions to prove which club is best, and loud arguments every time they cross paths, in which both parts try to shout the most offensive statements, containing words not suitable for a scholar environment.
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    Because of this childish behavior, all these teenagers earned an infamous reputation around the school, putting in risk the existence of their clubs a couple of times. However, their leaders, Ryunosuke Brooks and Michelle Dubois, always manage to come up with a savior plan. They are afraid that one day, that won’t be enough, though.
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    Later, a mischievous entity named Perseus, an outcast among other famous gods and which is quite the fan of Human culture, especially the Japanese, decides to make a divine intervention, believing that both Ryunosuke and Michelle’s squads are meant to be together. However, Perseus is going to try to fix things up his way: swapping their bodies with his magic staff!
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    What will everyone do after realizing they are inside the bodies of their enemies?
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    Will Perseus be able to make them fall in love with each other, just as he planned?
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    And so, the story of this catastrophic romantic comedy begins.
  • The story is going to be starred by 8 teenagers (4 girls and 4 boys, and which I’ll be controlling the Music Club's leader: Ryunosuke) that assist the Ryoo High School. They're split into two clubs, the Music and Art clubs. By one or another reason, these teens don't get along at all, maybe for their differences or because of an unpleasant encounter. I’m going to give you the power of deciding that, so I encourage you to pick a partner and create a story about your characters that will develop through the course of the roleplay. Through the story, Perseus is going to see them as “Potential Couples”, believing that they are destined to be together.
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    The only thing I’m asking is that, please, the couples need to be of opposite genders (Male + Female).
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    What is a "Potential Couple" and "Fated Couples"?
    Being 8 protagonists, the main objective is to create 4 couples. In the beginning, none of the girls will tag along with the boys and vice-versa, for some reason or another. However, each of the boys has a specific girl that they simply detest the most. For example, "Ryunosuke don't like anyone from the Art Club, but Michelle is the one he detests the most because..." This same thing applies to the girls as well.
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    Now, the duos that hate each other Perseus named them “Potential Couples” because, according to a “research” he made, they are destined to be together. That’s why he swaps their bodies, “encouraging them” to get to know each other. These couples can be decided in two ways:
    by everyone planning it right here or through PM (make sure to let me know, though!)
    by myself, assigning the characters numbers from 1 to 6 before throwing two dices and let its numbers decide.
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    Perseus final intention is to make these “Potential Couples” into “Fated Couples”, proving to everyone that doubted him that he was right since the beginning.
  • This roleplay is focused mainly on the interactions between each character, especially the “Potential Couples” and how they handle the bodies switch. They're going to be moments where the characters will argue due to their differences and more drama stuff that's going to spice up the story. Of course, most of the situations are meant for the “Potential Couples” to get closer and get to know each other.
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    The main goal of the story is for everyone to end up as a “Fated Couples”, proving that Perseus was right the whole time. However, knowing that there’s not always a happy ending, I will also give you the option to decide the final fate of your “Potential Couple”. Do they end up being just friends? Do they still hate each other for not being able to really solve their differences? Frenemies maybe? The fate of these characters is in your and your roleplay partner hands.
  • As excepted and kind of obvious, my interaction in the roleplay is going to be huge, but, of course, I’m going to follow the posting order. That way, I'll avoid interrupting the roleplay course. I'll be roleplaying as the leader of the Music Club, Ryunosuke, also Perseus, the Omega God, and other NPCs that will give a big contribution to the roleplay story. Also, not everything is going to be focused on them. That’ll be lame AF. I’ll try to always make you and everyone else characters more important than mine. After all, they're also a big part of the roleplay.
  • I’m a person that enjoys and loves to see everything flows in order, so, of course, there’s going to be posting rounds that are going to be based on the Characters Approval. However, this posting order could change during the course of the story or according to every roleplayers' needs.
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    This roleplay is meant to be from 12 to 13 chapters long, with a Prologue and Epilogue (this last one if we decide to not make a sequel), but more can be added. Again, it all depends on what happens through the story. Also, the chapters will include a plot that will help to develop the whole GenderBend! Story. Nevertheless, the chapters don’t need to go exactly like that. Some things can change as everyone begins to develop their characters stories, but I’ll make sure that those changes don’t affect the whole roleplay drastically. So, please, if you’re bringing something up, make sure it is relevant.
  • It may sound kind of tricky and confusing, so I’m going to explain it right here. When Perseus uses his “genderbending” powers on your character and another one, he will take the souls and put them inside the opposite bodies (Lucas ending in Maya’s body and vice-versa, for example). In consequence, your character won’t be able to do pretty much anything as it did when it was on its true body. Take the following as another example:
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    Ryunosuke is a musician that sings and plays different instruments, mainly the piano, and Andrea is an artist that loves to create breathtaking paintings but can also do some sketches on her sketch pad.
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    While being under the effects of the “genderbend”, Ryunosuke won’t be able to sing gracefully or play the guitar or any instrument correctly, as his body and brain are of Andrea’s. However, Ryunosuke will now be able to draw beautiful paintings and other abilities that Andrea can do, like cooking or swimming. For Andrea, she won’t be able to do her usual stuff but will gain Ryunosuke musical and physical abilities. Nevertheless, Ryunosuke and Andrea will keep their attitudes.
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    Now, you can't control your partner's character even when it's using your body, but because I want to make things interesting, if your character still being on the effects of “genderbending”, your partner will be able to put you in unexpected situations.
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    Let me explain myself: let’s say that your male character, still in the body of a female, is walking through the Lockers Area, upset about everything that is happening and hoping to not have the need to go to the restroom. Here’s when your chosen roleplayer partner can be evil and make a handsome male approach your character, smiling widely while holding a bouquet of flowers. He follows up by reminding you of that date both planned for after school. What will your character do?
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    This different way of roleplaying will put your character to the test, as well as yourself as you need to think of a proper reaction to that surprise situation. Don’t worry, you can have your revenge afterward. However, before posting something like this, make sure to discuss it with your roleplay partner. You don’t have to explain everything, though. Just by letting him or she know that something unexpected is about to happen to its character is enough, but make sure your partner gives you a green light to proceed to avoid confusions.
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    Also, here's a reminder: don't forget to put somewhere or however you want in your CS "Love Will Always Find a Way". Remeber this because it's important.
  • This is an American-Japanese high school founded by a Japanese man that wished for a place where teenagers from around the world could learn and socialize at the same time. Therefore, it’s not a surprise to see students from different ethnicities and languages, all of them eager to share their roots, but also to learn from others. Located somewhere in the middle zone of United States of America, Ryoo High School is extremely popular and gained enough prestige to earn a spot in the Top 10 High School of USA and in the Top 50 High School of the World.


Congratulations! You finally finished the most tedious part of looking for a roleplay: reading A LOT of information. Treat yourself with a pat on your back, my friend. Now, if this roleplay really caught your attention, I'm glad it did and let me welcome you to the last step to get a role in the story: your Character Creation. Coming up, there's the CS skeleton with simple instructions on how to fill it for your own sake. You're all welcome, by the way.


  • |INSERT A PICTURE| (Only anime related).
    Name: (Make this a Full Name, please).
    Age: (From 16 to 17).
    Gender: (Male or Female. That's it.)
    Nationality and Mother Tongue: (From which part of the world is your character and what is it's mother tongue?)

    Physical Description: (Even when you included a picture of your character, writing something more specific is better. At least a paragraph or you can make a list (eyes color, hair color, height, etc.) ).

    Personality: (Tell us how's your character in at least one paragraph or you can make a list).

    Backstory: (Tell us a bit about the past of your character in at least two paragraphs).

    Likes and Dislikes: (make a list, but you can choose to make a paragraph if that's how you do this).

    Hobbies: (tells us what your character loves to do in the free time).

    The One from the Art/Music Club you dislike the most: (Example: if you're from the Art Club, put the name of the guy you hate from the Music Club. Remember that you need to first consult this with the roleplayer of that character)


  • |INSERT A PICTURE|
    Name:
    Age:
    Gender:
    Nationality and Mother Tongue:
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    Physical Description:

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    Personality:
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    Backstory:
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    Likes and Dislikes:
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    Hobbies:
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    The One from the Art/Music Club You dislike the most:

  • Music Club
    1. Akiyuki Brooks - roleplayed by @Shinku⭐Kun
    2. Hiro Assaragi - roleplayed by @Kurogane86
    3. August C. Elliot - roleplayed by @Iceydaze
    4. Lucifer Marlo Lestrange - roleplayed by @Lulunopia
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    Art Club
    1. Michelle Dubois - roleplayed by @DANAsaur
    2. Alice Chiba - roleplayed by @Karyra
    3. Naomi Kyoya - roleplayed by @xLarius
    4. Penelope Larson - roleplayed by @ScarletNova

 
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Ha, I was thinking the same thing. Hiro could make fun of her height and secretly be jealous of it
Only if I get to call him ASSaragi
 
Ha, this'll be fun. Now to think of nick names for Alice.
 
I remember this!! I think I was interested in the first run too xD
 
Do it do it

I already will remember that play on Hiro's name for as long as I live, I'm having a great time
 
Do it do it

I already will remember that play on Hiro's name for as long as I live, I'm having a great time

This is what I got so far.

Giantess
Alice the Barbarian
The artsy Giant

This is difficult
 
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Reactions: Esmeray
@Vio Yes, you did. I remember you too. If you're interested, now is your time. xD
 
@Vio Yes, you did. I remember you too. If you're interested, now is your time. xD

Sure I’d be interested but I’m going to need at least a week. It’s finals week for me right now so I’m focusing on a paper and getting that situated :)
 
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This is what I got so far.

Giantess
Alice the Barbarian
The artsy Giant

This is difficult
I like Alice the Barbarian. These are all pretty good though...
 
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I forgot I wanted to join this awhile back even though I said nothing. I've had an idea for a guy for a while now. x3

Ah, but I'm not sure if I should. o .o With Vio, you would at least even out since Mako kind of poofed?

At the same time, although their status says 'pending deletion', they may change their mind and return? Should I just go for it anyway?
 
@Iceydaze Go for it! If you complete yours first, you're going to be officially approved.
 
Still interested~
 
August .C. Elliott
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"There's no reason to care about something as stupid as reputation. I can act as docile as a kitten and they'd still turn me into a man-eating tiger."



General

Name
August Ciel Elliot

Nickname/s
Ace/Idiot/Red

Age
17

Gender
Male

Nationality and Mother Tongue
American/English

Appearance





Height
Average/5”9

Body Type/Weight
Athletic/130lbs

Hair color
Orange

Hair Length
Fairly long, falls past his shoulders and is held in a messy low ponytail

Eye color
Green

Complexion
Pale with notable scarring

Piercings/Tatts/Scars
Several ear piercings(Helix, Lobe, Rim), Scarred sporadically all over, no tattoos

Attire
August’s casual attire is fairly simple. It consists of a jacket, a t-shirt, and blue jeans. He's a sucker for hoodies and looks good in most outfits. Colors he tends to wear lean towards the cool side of the spectrum matched with dark colors. After piercing his own ears when he was in middle school, he has gathered quite a collection over the years and will show off a different set daily. He is also a fan of rings, bracelet, and necklaces. August is rarely seen without his earphones.

Personality


Shameless, Protective, Cheerful, Chatty, Laidback

August is the type of guy who most choose to stay far away from. Many call him a brute, others a delinquent. Either way, he doesn't seem to care about anything. He does not mince words and acts on pure impulse. Although most of his comments are laced with venom, especially when it pertains to the “fairer sex”, his bright personality is the core of his being and probably the only positive trait most notice since his smile hardly ever falters.

August is by no means shy and will even go out of his way to make others feel uncomfortable during attempts to make some friends. He's a troublemaker by all standards and can lie his way out of most situations. It must be said that he is most likely the biggest reason that the music club’s rep isn't as good as it once was. The girls wouldn't have nearly as much to complain about if he wasn't so adamant about pranking them. He enjoys causing mischief and picking on others. It must be said however that he has a short fuse when it comes to touchy subjects such as family. He likes pretending that his home life is the complete opposite than what it actually is. If anyone were to say otherwise, he’d defend his stance to the end.

He has a propensity for violence. When angered, he often unintentionally lashes out. Luckily enough for innocent bystanders, he doesn't get angered easily and tends to take out his anger on inanimate objects rather than on those around him. That isn't to say that he dislikes harming others, however, it's just that most of the time, people are smart enough to back off in time and he fears the sight of blood.

For the most part, it's all a front. He's what many would call a troubled child. If anyone ever gets a chance to visit him at home, they'd discover a completely different side. He can be very gentle and overprotective, particularly over people he actually treasures such as his sister and any close friends. August also likes things at home neat, tidy, and in order as he is seen constantly cleaning up after everyone.

Background


Backstory
August was born to a broken family. His biological father was a violent man, a gambling addict who had lost his job at his restaurant after he was found stealing money to support his bad habits. Instead of finding another job, he took his wife’s earnings, leading to a lot of domestic turmoil that August witnessed first hand. Eventually, his mother couldn't support all of them with her factory job and took another job. Out of spite and certain frustrations, she became an escort. With her bringing in more money than usual, his father couldn’t bother to care about where it came from, an error that would cost him.

After his seventh birthday, his mother announced the upcoming arrival of his baby sister and asked him to keep it a secret from his father. Unfortunately, a child wasn’t a secret you could keep. Given his father’s father’s negligence, it wasn't surprising why she wanted the secret kept. This secret wasn’t one that would last forever. After a particular good day at the slots, his father returned home early with a bouquet of roses. Expecting to find her resting from work but unexpectedly finding a man hiding in the closet instead, he was enraged. After finally putting it all together, he tried to choke the man to death while his wife tried to pull him off. With no end to the fight in sight and August due to come home from school within the hour, she panicked and grabbed a kitchen knife to put an end to the situation.

August returned home in time to see his father leaving in a body bag and his mother remaining eerily still in one spot as she watched her lover take the fall for the murder. She got lucky. The cops that handled this case were incompetent, to say the least. After obtaining a confession, the cops couldn't care less about investigating further. Free of all blame, his mother more or less continued on the best she could. Caring for one child and pregnant with another, she did the only thing she could and moved back in with her parents.

Life at his grandparents Victorian home was full of some of his most treasured memories. His grandfather taught him to play the acoustic guitar and they sang songs together under the moon whenever they camped in their backyard. His grandmother, on the other hand, taught him to cook, clean and sew after finding the state that her daughter was in. She drilled him about how his baby sister would need a responsible older brother to care for her and that his mom couldn't do everything alone. It was these lessons that molded him into who he truly is, a caring older brother with a love for music.

After his sister was born, the peaceful times ended. He lived up to his grandparents expectations but it seemed his mother needed more help than she let on. She hit the bottle as soon as she exited the hospital and returned to streetwalking to provide them with a means to survive and fill the empty feeling life had left her with. She was a violent drunk who placed all blame onto her son's body. She claimed that if he had not been born, she could have left his father long before anything escalated.

Most kids would be crushed to hear such harsh words and would crumble as they were beaten black and blue. August chose neither of those options. He just smiled and remained silent. He was already aware of her feelings and had loathed her ever since he learned of her deceitful nature. Her lies and toxic personality were simply revolting to him. More importantly, he had someone to care for.

His younger sister, April, was purity incarnate. Her every smile warmed up a piece of his heart that he thought had frozen over long ago. Although he could do nothing to care for her during the day, he had always taken care of her as soon as he got home from school. He doted on her and protected her from their mother's rage, taking any beatings in her place. Luckily, she somewhat grew out if it. Bit by bit over time, and with the aid of a little counseling, his mother's temper got a little better. With her son taking care of everything at home, she had very few reasons to be cranky. Although there were a few incidents now and then, she remains indifferent before them for the most part.

Once April started making friends, spending more time away from him, he felt he was free to chase his own desires. Recalling fond memories of playing the guitar with his grandfather, he chose the music club. Despite being a complete novice at first, with his dedication to the craft, he has improved significantly over time and has even gotten better at singing. August believes his talent in music is mediocre at best. He doesn't have any big dreams or play for any particular reason other than that music helps him express emotions he keeps bottled up. At the end of every meeting, he claims to feel ten pounds lighter.

Relations

Family
~Father: Deceased

~Mother: They don't get along whatsoever. She is the biggest reason he distrusts girls.

Little Sister: April is his perfect little sister that he practically raised. He spoiled her sweet. The two of them are really close despite being seven years apart.

The One from the Art/Music Club you dislike the most: TBD
☆Penelope Larson☆
"She's a pig through and through. Except instead of playing with mud, she plays in paint. Not that it's a big difference since her "art" is mediocre at best. Oh? Did I say mediocre? I'm sorry, I meant dirt poor."

Her very existence irks him. She is sarcastic to the point past being funny and is unbearably lazy. How someone can make that big of a mess of their workspace is beyond him. Now don't let him start on her glasses. They are so lame and unfitting, he just wants to tear them off her face and smash them to bits. Not to mention the undeniable fact that her entire personality is 4D.

Other
TBD?

Extra


Likes and Dislikes:
☆Music
☆Food
☆Cats
☆Pranks
×Adults/Authority Figures
×Blood
×Homework
×Whining



Hobbies
▪Cleaning
▪Cooking
▪Sewing
▪Singing

Dialouge
Red

 
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I think I got everything. Let me know if anything needs changing~
 
@Iceydaze August has been APPROVED. I'm pretty sure my character will mess around with him a little bit because of his cleaning habits, lmao!