w1redsaint
Level 0
What is your In-Game-Name (IGN)? Please include ALL your alternative accounts:
W1redsaint (Main Account)
NO ALT!
Do you have Discord? If so, what is your username?:
yu1stol3meee
List your timezone and country:
United states, CST
Describe your activity:
I'm normally very active, although on some weekends I am at my fathers and not able to play! Other than that, I am typically online and play for a few hours.
Link any significant applications (e.g., Roles/Teams, exclude languages):
None.
What is your motivation to apply for reporter?:
I love love love writing anything and everything, which is a very significant part of becoming a reporter. I enjoy documenting events, interacting with people, and keeping them informed. I'm also very good at paying attention to the tiny details most people miss.
Do you have any experience with writing? What is your relationship with writing?:
When I'm bored, I write stories, chapters to books. I find it as a way to express myself and my thoughts, while also keeping them engaging and fun. Writing overall is just a very good way for me to keep myself busy.
Are you aware of - and will follow - the set of rules provided to you?:
I am aware and will follow the set of rules provided to me.
Why should we accept you over others?:
I believe I stand out because I'm creative, consistent, and genuinely interested in the role. I'd focus on making reports detailed, entertaining, and immersive for the community rather than just rushing content.
Do you understand you have to stay completely neutral with all reports? (Your report can't have any OOC or IC bias towards a specific group.)
I fully understand that I have to stay completely neutral with all of my reports.
Do you trust that you will be able to stay active and complete the monthly quota?:
I trust that I will be able to stay active and complete the monthly quota.
Summarise what you imagine work as a reporter is:
I imagine being a reporter means helping bring life to the server by covering stories, interviewing players, attending events, and creating immersive news content that people enjoy (watching &?) reading.
Full Name:
She smooths out the sleeve of her jacket before offering a small, controlled smile. “Takara Elise Königin. It’s nice to meet you.”
Preferred Name/Nickname and Title (e.g., Ms, Mr)
She adjusts one of the rings on her fingers before giving a small nod. “Takara is fine, I’m more used to that than anything formal. If titles matter, then Ms. Königin works too.”
Current Age (25+):
She folds her arms loosely, a faint amused look crossing her face. “I just turned twenty-five recently. Still getting used to saying it out loud, honestly.”
Past job/work experience:
She looks down for a second, adjusting the cuff of her sleeve before speaking. “Most of my work has been customer service and front desk jobs. I’ve also done some retail. Nothing glamorous, but enough to learn how to deal with people and stay patient under pressure.”
Degree/qualifications:
She rests her hands together neatly, her expression steady. “I earned a Journalism degree with a focus on communications and investigative writing. Most of my training involved research, interviews, article production, and handling fast-paced media environments.”
Nationality and born location:
She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear before answering. “I’m German-American. I was born in Munich, Germany, but I spent most of my life in the States after moving here with my grandparents.”
Phone Number:
030 - 488 - 5134
How would you describe yourself in under 150 words?:
She sits back slightly, her expression calm but attentive. “I’d describe myself as observant, composed, and easy to work with once I’m comfortable around someone. I tend to stay level headed under pressure and prefer to think before I react. I can come off a little cold at first, but I’m more approachable than people expect. I enjoy talking to people, learning how they think, and paying attention to details others usually miss. Most of the time, I’d rather listen than speak over someone, especially when there’s something important to understand.”W1redsaint (Main Account)
NO ALT!
Do you have Discord? If so, what is your username?:
yu1stol3meee
List your timezone and country:
United states, CST
Describe your activity:
I'm normally very active, although on some weekends I am at my fathers and not able to play! Other than that, I am typically online and play for a few hours.
Link any significant applications (e.g., Roles/Teams, exclude languages):
None.
What is your motivation to apply for reporter?:
I love love love writing anything and everything, which is a very significant part of becoming a reporter. I enjoy documenting events, interacting with people, and keeping them informed. I'm also very good at paying attention to the tiny details most people miss.
Do you have any experience with writing? What is your relationship with writing?:
When I'm bored, I write stories, chapters to books. I find it as a way to express myself and my thoughts, while also keeping them engaging and fun. Writing overall is just a very good way for me to keep myself busy.
Are you aware of - and will follow - the set of rules provided to you?:
I am aware and will follow the set of rules provided to me.
Why should we accept you over others?:
I believe I stand out because I'm creative, consistent, and genuinely interested in the role. I'd focus on making reports detailed, entertaining, and immersive for the community rather than just rushing content.
Do you understand you have to stay completely neutral with all reports? (Your report can't have any OOC or IC bias towards a specific group.)
I fully understand that I have to stay completely neutral with all of my reports.
Do you trust that you will be able to stay active and complete the monthly quota?:
I trust that I will be able to stay active and complete the monthly quota.
Summarise what you imagine work as a reporter is:
I imagine being a reporter means helping bring life to the server by covering stories, interviewing players, attending events, and creating immersive news content that people enjoy (watching &?) reading.
Full Name:
She smooths out the sleeve of her jacket before offering a small, controlled smile. “Takara Elise Königin. It’s nice to meet you.”
Preferred Name/Nickname and Title (e.g., Ms, Mr)
She adjusts one of the rings on her fingers before giving a small nod. “Takara is fine, I’m more used to that than anything formal. If titles matter, then Ms. Königin works too.”
Current Age (25+):
She folds her arms loosely, a faint amused look crossing her face. “I just turned twenty-five recently. Still getting used to saying it out loud, honestly.”
Past job/work experience:
She looks down for a second, adjusting the cuff of her sleeve before speaking. “Most of my work has been customer service and front desk jobs. I’ve also done some retail. Nothing glamorous, but enough to learn how to deal with people and stay patient under pressure.”
Degree/qualifications:
She rests her hands together neatly, her expression steady. “I earned a Journalism degree with a focus on communications and investigative writing. Most of my training involved research, interviews, article production, and handling fast-paced media environments.”
Nationality and born location:
She tucks a strand of hair behind her ear before answering. “I’m German-American. I was born in Munich, Germany, but I spent most of my life in the States after moving here with my grandparents.”
Phone Number:
030 - 488 - 5134
How would you describe yourself in under 150 words?:
What are you interested in writing about? How will you achieve this, and would you consider going out of your comfort zone?:
She gives a small shrug, her tone relaxed. “I’m interested in writing about local events and people’s stories, especially things that usually get overlooked. I’d achieve that by staying involved, talking directly with people, and keeping my work accurate. I’d definitely step outside my comfort zone if it meant getting a better perspective or story.”
What are your expectations for the job?:
She rests her hands neatly in her lap before answering. “I expect a professional environment where I can improve my writing, gain experience, and work closely with others through active reporting.”
Do you have a criminal record? If so, list the crimes below:
Her expression stays calm as she answers. “No, I do not have a criminal record.”
Fluent Languages (Underline your native):
She adjusts one of the rings on her fingers slightly. “English, German.”
PROMPTS:
You will have to write two reports about a topic of your choice. Here we can see how pronounced your writing is and how creative you are. Use your own formatting and your own report idea. (If you're found plagiarizing an actual report or another applicant, you will be denied.)
#1 - General report.
Karakura is still very much running as a living, breathing city, but ask around and you will hear the same strange idea in different words. Everything is “normal,” yet normal does not feel quite as automatic as it used to. The lights still turn on, the trains still arrive, shops still open their doors on time. Nothing dramatic is happening in the open. And yet residents keep pointing out the same thing. The city feels like it has started paying more attention to itself.She gives a small shrug, her tone relaxed. “I’m interested in writing about local events and people’s stories, especially things that usually get overlooked. I’d achieve that by staying involved, talking directly with people, and keeping my work accurate. I’d definitely step outside my comfort zone if it meant getting a better perspective or story.”
What are your expectations for the job?:
She rests her hands neatly in her lap before answering. “I expect a professional environment where I can improve my writing, gain experience, and work closely with others through active reporting.”
Do you have a criminal record? If so, list the crimes below:
Her expression stays calm as she answers. “No, I do not have a criminal record.”
Fluent Languages (Underline your native):
She adjusts one of the rings on her fingers slightly. “English, German.”
PROMPTS:
You will have to write two reports about a topic of your choice. Here we can see how pronounced your writing is and how creative you are. Use your own formatting and your own report idea. (If you're found plagiarizing an actual report or another applicant, you will be denied.)
#1 - General report.
In District 2, people describe evenings like they are walking through a version of Karakura that is slightly quieter than the one they remember. Not silent, not abandoned, just edited down. Streetlights flicker a bit too often, not enough to cause panic, but enough that everyone notices them at least once on the way home. One resident joked that the lamps are “thinking about whether they want to stay on tonight.” Another commuter said the streets feel like they are “waiting for something to happen, but nobody told us what.” It is the kind of feeling that is hard to prove, but easy to notice once someone mentions it.
District 4 has developed its own response to this shift, and it is mostly behavioral. Businesses have not shut down, but closing times have quietly moved earlier across the board. A café owner explained it like this: “People still come out, they just do not want to be the last ones out.” That sentence gets repeated in different forms all over the district. Restaurants notice customers leaving a little faster. Shops notice people browsing less and deciding quicker. Even regulars who used to linger now seem to finish their routines like they are following an invisible schedule only they can feel.
At the central station, things get even more interesting. Trains are still running, delays are still relatively minor, and yet the platform experience has changed in a way nobody can quite measure. During peak hours everything feels normal enough. But later in the evening, when crowds thin out, the same platform suddenly feels larger. A student described it as “the station stretching when no one is looking.” Another commuter said waiting for a train at night feels like the announcement boards are speaking more slowly than usual, even though the timings have not actually changed. It is not fear exactly, more like the environment has turned up its awareness just enough to make people notice themselves standing in it.
Even so, Karakura is not spiraling into chaos or panic. Daytime is still busy, loud, and completely ordinary in the best way. Schoolyards are full, markets are active, and traffic is as annoying as ever. If you only lived in daytime hours, you would probably think nothing at all is wrong. That contrast is what keeps showing up in resident conversations. It is almost like the city has two personalities now, one that works perfectly on schedule and one that gets a little quieter, a little more observant, when the sun goes down.
Community habits have started to shift in response, but not in a dramatic way. More people are traveling in pairs at night, not because they were told to, but because it just feels more natural. Neighborhood chats have become more active, mostly with simple check ins like “you home yet” or “you good getting back.” Parents are not panicking, but they are definitely more interested in knowing exact arrival times. Even students have adapted, clustering together at stations or waiting in groups without really discussing why.
What makes Karakura interesting right now is not that something obvious is happening, but that small things are starting to feel slightly more noticeable than they used to. A flicker here, an empty street there, a quieter platform, a faster closing shop door. Each one alone is nothing. Together, they are enough for people to start telling the same story in different voices. Karakura is still moving forward, still functioning, still itself. It is just doing it with a little more awareness than before, and the residents are starting to match that energy without even meaning to.
#2 - Interview. (Wasn't sure how to make it...)
She sits with her hands folded neatly, posture composed before speaking.Interviewer: “Welcome. Could you introduce yourself?”
Takara: She gives a small nod. “I’m Takara Elise Königin. I’m twenty five and pursuing a career in journalism.”
Interviewer: “What made you choose journalism?”
Takara: She adjusts the ring on her finger briefly. “I’m interested in people and the stories behind everyday situations.”
Interviewer: “What kind of stories do you prefer covering?”
Takara: A slight pause. “Local events and personal stories that usually go unnoticed.”
Interviewer: “How do you handle stressful situations?”
Takara: She exhales softly. “I stay calm and focus on what’s in front of me before reacting.”
Interviewer: “What would you say is your biggest strength?”
Takara: She tilts her head slightly. “Observation. I notice details others tend to miss.”
Interviewer: “Do you prefer working alone or with others?”
Takara: A faint shrug. “Both. I can work independently, but I’m also comfortable collaborating.”
Interviewer: “How do you deal with criticism?”
Takara: She folds her hands again. “I take it seriously and use it to improve.”
Interviewer: “Are you willing to go out of your comfort zone for a story?”
Takara: A small nod. “Yes, if it helps me understand the situation better.”
Interviewer: “What motivates you?”
Takara: She glances down briefly. “Improvement and becoming better at what I do.”
Interviewer: “What kind of environment do you work best in?”
Takara: She relaxes her shoulders slightly. “A structured but active one where I can stay engaged.”
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