Application, Ender Wiggin, Ender's Game

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

((ooc: I blame you, Peter-mun. And I'm frustrated because HOLY HELL if this app didn't write itself super-fast. And HOLY HELL if Ender doesn't emote nearly so much on forms. xD;))



1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?
Anything but cottage cheese. Cottage cheese is... disgusting. It makes me think of eyeballs.

2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?
Neither are a real threat to society. The people of the world should be thinking about real issues. Population problems, extra-terrestrial threats, and at-home political corruption are all more important.

3. What time is it where you are?
About time for lunch, and another simulation.

4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.
... Ew. No, really. I'm not... I dont' want to think about that at all. Not until it becomes seriously, really, pressing.

5. If you are pushing to be in:

A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.
Something personal, yet cryptic, I guess. The Giant's Table. Or maybe The Giant's Teacup. I'm not too keen on the idea of liquor.

B. Gryffindor – Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.
Whichever one he trusts the most. When you trust someone, and can depend on them, no matter the situation or how difficult the choice, you'll be better off in the end.

C. Ravenclaw – You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.
It's a test. The powers that be are interested in seeing how you respond to the paperwork - the key is that it isn't that you get the paperwork done or even that you do it, but how you approach it, and how you get around the problem in the end. A test. You have to find a way around the paperwork, or work through it. Around is almost always more efficient, more effective, and in the end, the creative, "correct" answer. At least, it will almost invariably the answer they're looking for, and couldn't think of on their own.

D. Hufflepuff – Prove you are not useless.
I don't know if that's possible, working from the basis that there are some things in the world that are useless. Everything has a use, for amusement or even to take-up space. Occupying space is an important job. If your definition of "useless" is that something or someone does no more than occupy space, we are all (while sleeping) guilty of being useless. Then you have to factor in how useful dreams are, or how useful breathing is. There are bad people, yes. But there are no useless people. Not to me, anyway.

6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe.
Bribery is immoral. But, I'll give you my dessert if you show me where I can connect into a port. It's been too long since I've logged in to game. I guess, if you need something built or strategised, I could help come up with it. I'm not too bad at that kind of thing. Really though, bribery is probably more my brother's thing. At least, I'd imagine it would be.

Comments

[fm-elric.livejournal.com]

((OMG, Ender love! Love the PB you have for him too.))

"...Are you related to that other Wiggin fellow by any chance?"

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

O-other one? Peter's here? Oh, no.

[oth-peyton.livejournal.com]

'If your anything as interesting as your brother then there will be no need for bribes.' Peyton liked Peter, but would she like Ender she wondered.

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

"Well, Peter and I aren't really alike," the kid said warily, confused and a little unnerved to find out that Peter was here and apparantly already networking. It was completely like him, charismatic (and terrifying), but that didn't mean it made Ender comfortable. Still, he shifted his weight and offered Peyton a (mostly) casual smile. "I'm Ender."

[sbisawesome.livejournal.com]

What do you have against the cold ones?

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

Cold ones?

[estebanmd.livejournal.com]

(( so much love!! ))

It seems you have already been informed that your brother is here.

He was nice enough to make some of his little quirks known in his application. I take it you will want to be Sorted as far away from him as is possible.

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

(( xD Yay! I have to bust out my old, beat-up copy and re-read. It's been ages since I've read the first, but... but.. ENDER. Gah. xD I couldn't resist.))

Oh, gosh. Yes, please. I would be most comfortable in a different house. What... what did he say?

[spoiled-irulan.livejournal.com]

*curtsies elegantly*

Greetings, young man. I've already made acquaintance of your charming brother, who is now a member of my own house of Slytherin.

*is no slouch, recognizes clearly that Ender's not thrilled about Peter being here*

You seem to be either a Gryffindor or a Ravenclaw. Have you a preference?

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

I... am glad that he's in a place where he's being well-received. And, I would rather be in Ravenclaw, I think.

[thebadboyfriend.livejournal.com]

Hiya. So, much as I'd like to steal your dessert, kid, I'm sorry to say that most modern technology doesn't work here all that well. Which means not a lot of games. I've my laptop working again, though, so maybe if you asked nice.

By the way...

*screens himself and Ender* Okay. What I just did there? That's a screening spell. You'll want to do it whenever you have something to say that you don't want overheard. Which, having met your brother? I'm guessing might be more than occasionally.

*Logan's tone is a little strained, but he's looking more honestly sympathetic than most of the people here have seen him.*

He...uh. Mentioned some squirrels.

[peter-hegemon.livejournal.com]

*Jumps in before Ender can convert the boy to completely hating Peter, thereby taking away the opportunity to ask*

You’ve got your laptop working? How?

[peter-hegemon.livejournal.com]

((I love you. And I had the same problem with the emoting on forms thing…I think all of the Wiggin children are really too smart to really give away anything on something like this. Also, I love the Ravenclaw answer.))

*is somewhere between tears and sheer rage but trying to sound as normal as possible*

You…you’ve been sent to space permanently! What are you doing here?

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

"PETER?! Why are you OLD?!" Ender made no attempt to hide his shock. He'd heard that his brother was here, but... but... his brother was supposed to be younger! Not much older than him! And, that he was an adult (and knowing that adults were almost always guaranteed more influence than children and adolescents) pretty much terrified the younger boy.

"What do you mean, sent to s--," Ender began, but clipped his voice and clenched his hands into fists at his sides. He wouldn't let Peter get him riled up. He let the first question stand, on its own.

[conriocht.livejournal.com]

I have to say that I was most definitely not impressed by your brother. But it sounds like you're not very fond of him either, so that raises you considerably in my estimation.

I believe you would be a good fit in Ravenclaw.

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

I... He's my brother. But, I would like to be in Ravenclaw. Peter and I are nothing alike, which... hopefully... will help your opinion as well.

Thank you.

[dungbombsrule.livejournal.com]

Hi! I just got back to Hogwarts, so I don't know your brother. What house is he in? Do you want to be sorted with him?

But I agree with Professor Lupin, you seem to be real smart, so you'd like Ravenclaw.

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

I've heard that Peter is in Slytherin, but I think that I would most like to be in Ravenclaw, please.

Are there many applicants like him here? My brother, that is, not Professor Lupin.

[fuschia-groan.livejournal.com]

*shuffles feet, twirls a lock of hair around her finger*

You're a pretty boy. But you talk an awful lot.

You don't like your brother? I love my brother. I didn't at first, you know, because I wanted to be the onliest, but now I love him very much. It's sad that you don't love your brother.

*tilts head thoughtfully*

You're very smart, like Dr. Prunesquallor. I think you should be in Ravenclaw.

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

P-pretty? I. I'd like to be in Ravenclaw. And, my brother might have wanted to be the onliest, too I think Peter's feelings are mutual.

[lizzyswan.livejournal.com]

'Oh, aren't you cute.' Lizzy smiled. 'And smart...' she smiled, 'Fantastic, perfect combination.' She cocked her head slightly. 'You don't like your brother very much do you.'

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

Apparantly, the girls here thought Ender was cute. "Thank you?" Ender shifted a little awkwardly, brow furrowing. "My brother and I... have a tenuous relationship at best, I'd have to agree."

Vote: Ravenclaw

[m4rk-cohen.livejournal.com]

((I'm not familiar with the fandom, but do I spy a Liam Aiken icon? Because if so, yay. I love that boy.))



I think that's the most thought out Ravenclaw answer I've ever seen, so I'm gonna go with that one.

Re: Vote: Ravenclaw

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

(( xD I thought Liam would be best for Ender. I must collect more pictures and make more icons. Oh my, yes.))

Thank you for the vote.

Cottage cheese is really, truly one of the most disgusting thigns I have ever encountered.

[pandacookies.livejournal.com]

Ravenclaw. You seem as bright as your brother but without his ambition and an increasing potential to be well-skilled in the art of strikeouts. *notices bribe* And if you want to get anything working on the internet, your best shot is around the Muggle Studies class but other students have been able to get their electronics working.

[wh0-kill3d-m3.livejournal.com]

You got a problem with giants, fella? One of my best friends is a giant!

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

I... have had a less than pleasant experience with them in the past, but I'm sure that if I met one outside of the game, the circumstances would be different. At least, I certainly hope so.

[shark-swordsman.livejournal.com]

Oh, so you're that Peter fellow's brother. It looks like you two don't get along. He doesn't like me either. If he gives you any trouble, tell me. I'm in Slytherin with him, and can probably redirect his ire. It would be amusing to mess with him again.

You two kind of remind me of Itachi-san and his younger brother. Have you ever considered fratricide?

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

Fratricide?! Never! Wel-- NO. No.

I, uhm. Appreciate the offer, though, the enemy of my enemy is my friend? and ... just, if I could be in some house where he isn't, I'd appreciate that, too.

... Are you.. an alien shark-person?

[fantastic-rose.livejournal.com]

She looks him over, a little motherly older sister-like concern in her expression.

"I think you'd fit well in Ravenclaw, with those answers, an' there's a few smart kids there already, includin' one who talked about computer games an' all that, just don't be corrupted by the open bar and the egomaniacs, alright?"

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

"I don't think the bar and the egomaniacs are all that much of a threat. Thank you, though," Ender said, politely. He hoped that the hat decided he belonged in Ravenclaw, too. Especially since he might already have a roommate!

[dice-addict.livejournal.com]

"What dessert?" Ryuuji blinked curiously, tilting his head to a side. Everyone else had already told Ender that Peter was here - why repeat that? Ryuuji was more curious to see what Ender was like on his own.

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

"I actually really like things that aren't too sweet. Quickbreads and fruit-tarts (though sometimes those are the worst kind of too-sweet). I guess, if I were picking a dessert, that's what I'd have. Are you more of a chocolate cake kind of person?"

The young boy watched Ryuuji curiously. There was something about how he hadn't mentioned Peter... very practical. His eyes seemed the analytical kind of curious that Ender couldn't help but be interested in. This person was reading him! Sort of.

[manriki-chan.livejournal.com]

You seem very smart, little boy. How old are you?

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

Six and a half. And, I'll take that as a compliment. Thank you.

[noble-shinigami.livejournal.com]

You didn't answer all of the questions. You responded, but didn't answer.

Occupying space is hardly a job, and if you think it is, perhaps that says a lot about your character.

...What kind of dessert?

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

Indeed. And, occupying space is a job. If space were unoccupied, there would just be vast nothingness. No people, or souls, or even ideas.

Ideas can occupy space. Ideas are important, but an idea alone doesn't do much. Important things do little more than take up space.

Shortcake?

[ugly-old-hat.livejournal.com]

Well, aren't you a bright young fellow! I believe I've already sorted one member of your family. I'm not quite sure what to make of your bribe. Are you a sailor? You seem a bit young to be a sailor, though I've heard that children were sometimes taken onboard to learn to be sailors. And you play games with logs?

[the-game-ends.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And, well, no, I'm not a sailor really. I'm a student at a type of... military academy, sort of. I just haven't goten to the military part though. I play all kinds of games. Peter and I are ... not very much alike. I hope you don't judge me based on him.

Do you not like dessert?

[ugly-old-hat.livejournal.com]

You can keep all your desserts, young man! And I'm sure you'll find plenty of games to play in Gryffindor. I hear they're fond of exploding snap.

Your bribe has been accepted.

Welcome to Gryffindor!