FancyLyricz
Level 3
Out-Of-Character (OOC) Section
IGN (In-Game Name):
~ applying : zombabe
~ main : FancyLyricz
Discord Name & Tag:
FancyLyricz
Which timezone are you in?
EST
List your current and past IC/OOC faction applications:
https://schoolrp.net/threads/fancylvricz-kpd-application.77553/ [Denied]
Describe your activity on the server:
Overall I’d claim to be pretty active on SRP.. I believe we could also call that having a lack of sleep, considering I often wake up and can be on from 8am [EST] until heading off at sometime around 2am [EST]. In between these hours, I might find myself going afk from time to time or occasionally playing other games on the side. But to sum it up, realistically, those are the hours I’m available.
I would say that my activity over the duration of my 7 years has been pretty engaging. My first few years, as stated, were mostly GangRP in its earlier stages, which have changed a lot over the years. But between the rest of that I’ve participated within sports teams. After GangRP, I moved into teams, starting with Track sometime during 2019 I believe. Sometime between then and early 2020 I was on College Fem Volleyball, then dropped to Highschool Fem Volleyball. From that point on, most of my time has been spent on that team, with different rounds of players, of course. I maintained the captain position for 2 years before stepping down and hoping to expand my horizons with more of a roleplay based team, making it onto College Cheer. I am currently back on Highschool Fem Volleyball. I enjoyed the experiences and memories I’ve made, and overtime as my experience on teams has evolved, so has my roleplay. Unfortunately my time spent on cheer was cut short due to my old PC running into some issues. I was running on a 760 GPU, and let’s just agree that it was definitely it’s time. I took about a year off of SRP, even after getting a new computer because I wanted to take a bit of a break. I wanted to participate in something different outside of the team roleplay and get to meet new people rather than circulating around with the same groups. It’s a shame that I was denied, but I have chosen to re-advance further into the server, still with the same goal to build more of a familiarity with other people, as well as factions, on the server. I would say that I’ve proved to be quite dedicated and reliable considering my time spent in one specific faction so far, but it’s coming to a point where I feel a lot of my encounters are getting more repetitive as time goes on. As of right now I put in an effort to attend most- if not all events.
What is your motivation for applying?:
During my 7 years of SchoolRP, I’ve spent about 4-5 of them involved with the sports faction, but I’d really like to expand on that. Before I chose to take a break from the server I applied for KPD, I wasn’t accepted but I’d like to make another attempt. I’ve been interested in the specific faction since around mid 2019. Over time I’ve noticed that there’s been a lot of changes, so I’m aware that it’s not quite the same as before, although I think that’s a good thing and I really want to be a part of that. My reason for not applying in the past years was honestly nerves. During my first year or two, I spent a lot of it in GangRP. Back in its early stages, it was something that was really easy to be a part of, without applying or having connections, that got you involved with many other players. I recall how KPD and GangRPers were actually so much more connected in the past. Unfortunately, a lot of what I hear now is negativity towards either faction from the other- how there’s always a thin thread in between before it turns into a fight or disagreement in ‘looc’. That’s a very difficult thing to be in control of when two people have a goal and one is always losing, but I’d like to be able to make an effort to keep that peace. I think something great about being a part of KPD is the people that you get to meet and the experiences you get to share, even if you’re not always on the same side.
Aside from OOC motivation, I also feel motivated for an IC aspect as well. I’ve made a range of characters from more serious to more energetic and playful. I have had fun engaging with many different character personalities but I think I’ve enjoyed the more serious story-telling more. As stated before, most of my time has been spent on teams, and I feel like the maturity in RP is a bit different than it should be within AdultRP. Typically while I’ve been complimented on my more ‘nonchalant’ characters, they can come across as boring since they are around high school teams who are often involved in rivalry. When you have a character who’s constantly trying to keep things civil or break up fights, physically and verbally, people will often feel a lack of enjoyment when having you around for certain activities. Overall, I enjoy more serious detail-oriented roleplay and I’d like to benefit myself by being involved in a faction that’s more serious and requires a lot of teamwork and dedication, as well as understanding, that can have a lot of impact not only ICly, but OOCly as well.
What knowledge do you have of Police Work?
I will admit that my knowledge of police work has declined over the last year but I have done my best to refamiliarize with it and learn the most up to date information. I am aware that a handful of it is kept between the faction members themselves, certain things aren’t to be shared with the public. But I know there is also a good chunk of information that is listed out to the public, for example, weaponry, police items, as well as fineable actions, which is extremely helpful for normal players to understand what they should and should not do if they want to keep their characters out of trouble.
★ Police Equipment ★
~ applying : zombabe
~ main : FancyLyricz
Discord Name & Tag:
FancyLyricz
Which timezone are you in?
EST
List your current and past IC/OOC faction applications:
https://schoolrp.net/threads/fancylvricz-kpd-application.77553/ [Denied]
Describe your activity on the server:
Overall I’d claim to be pretty active on SRP.. I believe we could also call that having a lack of sleep, considering I often wake up and can be on from 8am [EST] until heading off at sometime around 2am [EST]. In between these hours, I might find myself going afk from time to time or occasionally playing other games on the side. But to sum it up, realistically, those are the hours I’m available.
I would say that my activity over the duration of my 7 years has been pretty engaging. My first few years, as stated, were mostly GangRP in its earlier stages, which have changed a lot over the years. But between the rest of that I’ve participated within sports teams. After GangRP, I moved into teams, starting with Track sometime during 2019 I believe. Sometime between then and early 2020 I was on College Fem Volleyball, then dropped to Highschool Fem Volleyball. From that point on, most of my time has been spent on that team, with different rounds of players, of course. I maintained the captain position for 2 years before stepping down and hoping to expand my horizons with more of a roleplay based team, making it onto College Cheer. I am currently back on Highschool Fem Volleyball. I enjoyed the experiences and memories I’ve made, and overtime as my experience on teams has evolved, so has my roleplay. Unfortunately my time spent on cheer was cut short due to my old PC running into some issues. I was running on a 760 GPU, and let’s just agree that it was definitely it’s time. I took about a year off of SRP, even after getting a new computer because I wanted to take a bit of a break. I wanted to participate in something different outside of the team roleplay and get to meet new people rather than circulating around with the same groups. It’s a shame that I was denied, but I have chosen to re-advance further into the server, still with the same goal to build more of a familiarity with other people, as well as factions, on the server. I would say that I’ve proved to be quite dedicated and reliable considering my time spent in one specific faction so far, but it’s coming to a point where I feel a lot of my encounters are getting more repetitive as time goes on. As of right now I put in an effort to attend most- if not all events.
What is your motivation for applying?:
During my 7 years of SchoolRP, I’ve spent about 4-5 of them involved with the sports faction, but I’d really like to expand on that. Before I chose to take a break from the server I applied for KPD, I wasn’t accepted but I’d like to make another attempt. I’ve been interested in the specific faction since around mid 2019. Over time I’ve noticed that there’s been a lot of changes, so I’m aware that it’s not quite the same as before, although I think that’s a good thing and I really want to be a part of that. My reason for not applying in the past years was honestly nerves. During my first year or two, I spent a lot of it in GangRP. Back in its early stages, it was something that was really easy to be a part of, without applying or having connections, that got you involved with many other players. I recall how KPD and GangRPers were actually so much more connected in the past. Unfortunately, a lot of what I hear now is negativity towards either faction from the other- how there’s always a thin thread in between before it turns into a fight or disagreement in ‘looc’. That’s a very difficult thing to be in control of when two people have a goal and one is always losing, but I’d like to be able to make an effort to keep that peace. I think something great about being a part of KPD is the people that you get to meet and the experiences you get to share, even if you’re not always on the same side.
Aside from OOC motivation, I also feel motivated for an IC aspect as well. I’ve made a range of characters from more serious to more energetic and playful. I have had fun engaging with many different character personalities but I think I’ve enjoyed the more serious story-telling more. As stated before, most of my time has been spent on teams, and I feel like the maturity in RP is a bit different than it should be within AdultRP. Typically while I’ve been complimented on my more ‘nonchalant’ characters, they can come across as boring since they are around high school teams who are often involved in rivalry. When you have a character who’s constantly trying to keep things civil or break up fights, physically and verbally, people will often feel a lack of enjoyment when having you around for certain activities. Overall, I enjoy more serious detail-oriented roleplay and I’d like to benefit myself by being involved in a faction that’s more serious and requires a lot of teamwork and dedication, as well as understanding, that can have a lot of impact not only ICly, but OOCly as well.
What knowledge do you have of Police Work?
I will admit that my knowledge of police work has declined over the last year but I have done my best to refamiliarize with it and learn the most up to date information. I am aware that a handful of it is kept between the faction members themselves, certain things aren’t to be shared with the public. But I know there is also a good chunk of information that is listed out to the public, for example, weaponry, police items, as well as fineable actions, which is extremely helpful for normal players to understand what they should and should not do if they want to keep their characters out of trouble.
★ Police Equipment ★
| EQUIPMENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
★Police Baton | This is an item that is accessible to all officers. It can be used at close range to apprehend suspects or criminals. It takes two hits to knock out a target, and with the correct permissions, can be mugged. |
★ Handcuffs | These are important to keep on all officers at all times.With this all officers are able to restrain and obtain the target.This item cannot be stolen or mugged. |
★ Police Radio | This item is accessible to all officers and cannot be stolen but can be destroyed by using a sharp or blunt weapon. The radio can be used by officers to communicate not only with other emergency channels / units. |
★ Stun Blaster | This item can be used to stop or stun a target, as long as a hit is successful. This item cannot be stolen and requires not only an action but also a successful roll to be taken out from a distance. |
★ Breathalyzer | This device is used to check how drunk a person might be. Not only are officers permitted to carry these, but EMS too. These items cannot be stolen and its accuracy is dependent on distance from the KPD station. |
★ Pepper Spray | This is an item that has an ammo-like feature, having a usage of three to blind someone temporarily. This item is also carried by both EMS and KPD. This item will not blind if the other party is wearing a gas mask. It cannot be stolen. |
★ Tranquilizer | This item is only permitted to Detective Inspectors and Police Sergeants. This device is used to neutralize a threat and can be reloaded by actioning and rolling. This item cannot be stolen and has a 30 block radius. |
★ Riot Shield | This shield is used as a source of protection, given to all officers. This kind of item has a dependency of positioning. If an officer is no longer conscious and the opposing party has the appropriate mugging permissions it can be mugged. |
★ Gas Mask | This item is a defensive item against biological threats. With the appropriate mugging permissions, it can be mugged. (and a winning roll) |
★ Crowbar | This item is provided to Police Corporals and can be used to pry not only containers open, but doors as well. With appropriate permissions, this item can be mugged. (as well as with a successful roll) |
★ Body Camera | Previously this was listed among ItemRP, but is now an actual item that is given to all on-duty officers. This item is waterproof and records from the front of an officer’s uniform. This item can be destroyed (but not removed) by two blunt hits or one stab attack. |
| ITEMRP | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
★ Luminol Spray | This item cannot be stolen. It is used to get a read on weapons or surfaces that may still have remnants of blood if not cleaned with bleach / water / or hydrogen peroxide. |
★ Disposable Latex Gloves | This item is given to all officers and cannot be stolen. They deny fingerprints and are disposable. |
★ Fingerprint Scanner | This item is used to scan fingerprints, most times a suspect. This is available to all officers. |
★ First Aid Kit | This item is available to all on-duty officers. It is used when an EMT or an ambulance is not on the scene. It can benefit the bleed-out timer an additional 5 minutes when used.(Modelled items can be purchased from Henki Do if wanting to implement more of a realism effect.) |
★ Police Ranks ★
ranked from highest to lowest
ranked from highest to lowest
MAIN DIVISION | DETECTIVE DIVISION |
|---|---|
Commissioner | Detective Superintendent |
Captain | Detective Chief Inspector |
Lieutenant | Detective Inspector |
Sergeant | Detective Sergeant |
Corporal | Detective Constable |
Patrol Officer | ★ |
Cadet | ★ |
Why is the Police important to SchoolRP?
The police are important to SRP because they provide peace among a community, just as the rules do. If there wasn’t some higher form of protection players would be losing their characters at a higher rate. The structure of having law in roleplay also benefits players by, not only keeping them safe, but overall keeping gangs and violence under control. Officers can also keep players safe from dangerous events or scenarios, even if minor, such as filing restraining orders or simply letting the community know that there is a safe place to run to whenever they feel uneasy or threatened. The KPD keeps order and protects and serves as a whole. Without them, roleplay would be chaotic, dangerous, and would result in old problematic scenarios. Simple is not always greater, as before I recall there were never specifics as to why characters would be arrested, if they had a weapon on them alone or commit assault, they'd be handcuffed and thrown into a cell. Now, we're given a beneficial list that provides the entire community, including teams who jockrp/rivalryrp with information and limits, making it fair for all players.
Do you acknowledge that if training is held whilst you are online, you are needed to attend or you will be punished?
Yes, I do understand and acknowledge this.
In-Character (IC) Section
What's your character's full name?:
Reina Kurozawa
How old is your character (if accepted)?:
Recently turned 27, on October 18th to be exact.
What are your character's gender and pronouns?:
Female | Uses she/her pronouns.
Please select your highest academic role at the time of writing this application:
(Grade-12/Bachelors/Masters/PhD):
A bachelor's degree, having now spent the past 4 years in the EMT career.
What languages does your character know besides Japanese?:
N/A
Describe your character; how they look, what makes them unique?
Reina, the girl with dark, straight hair, and smooth tan skin, maintains an athletic figure- leaning more towards a “runner’s build”. In a more professional setting her hair is up, most times in either a ponytail or a braid. Her eyes are sharp, steel - gray, often appearing tired but also quite perceptive. At default, her expression sits serious, especially when focused, but in a more relaxed state, her smile is soft- warm, even. She moves quietly, is observant, quite deliberate, and subtle- in ways like a cat. Her fears may startle her, though whenever in such a state she tries to remain calm, or remind herself that it’s only a memory, no longer the reality. Beneath her eye is a crescent shaped scar, faint, but noticeable from a closer distance- that was stuck with her since childhood due to a car accident.
How does your character act in a professional/casual situation?
Professional - While on duty, Reina is disciplined, composed, and concise. Having EMT experience has taught her to get through difficult scenarios with a calm mind while under pressure. More times than not, she will speak direct and with formality, understanding that in order to calm someone else’s mental state she needs to earn one’s trust, and oftentimes, their respect. Without emotion, and depending on the scene, she will speak softer, in order to make victims feel more at ease, though more stern with a suspect or if matters are more intense, and not yet safe. Kurozawa gives her best effort to de-escalate every situation before escalating, in which she likes to make sure everyone is calm and has a moment to gather their thoughts on the situation before speaking before thinking, as it may sometimes result in an incorrect recollection of events. She makes an effort to keep personal opinions to herself, especially in front of civilians or those not working with her, though sometimes may slip up- typically when she’s created a soft spot for a victim. Overall, she appears calm, though often intimidating while focused.
Casual - In a more casual setting, Rei’s voice is softer and her features are more expressive. While in her more natural state of mind, she continues to be observant, sometimes taking longer to respond, which is where you can tell that she thinks before she speaks, most times anyway. She will become more open or playful with those that she grows to trust. No matter the situation, her concern is always on others, whether they look tired or distressed, injured, or even just more quiet than usual. Her recent years have had that effect on her, learning to put others’ health and well-being before her own, even outside of work hours. Very little of her time consists of her being too full of energy or chaotic, she only makes an effort to shout or yell when attention is needed, whether immediate or with no rush at all. To sum up her everyday vibe, she’s often quiet but warm and welcoming and tends to stay reserved, although present.
What is their outlook on the idea of co-workers & teamwork?
Kurozawa, a woman who considers teamwork more as a necessary lifeline than just an active social club. EMT training has taught her that no single responder can save a life singlehandedly. One faulty mistake or ego can cost you everything. With that page in her playbook, she has learned to value communication, reliability, and unity. To her beliefs, you don’t need to be best friends to save a life. Despite hating or disliking a co-worker it’s important to stay on solid ground, most importantly when it matters. Almost like Batman and Robin, everyone had their disagreements, leading to grudges or resentment, but if you care about the bigger picture, you’re willing to put your problems aside when needed. Rei would rather trust her own life in the hands of someone who quietly works hard than attention-seeking through reckless behavior to gain a few eyes or praises. She believes that trust must be earned, not assumed.
Reina prefers defined roles on the field, being aware of who’s doing what to prevent clashing so she can focus on her own part or task without any unneeded chaos. Though if a teammate were to freeze, she would instinctively step up, making her move to act fast and avoid any additional casualties. If she’s noticed someone is down or feels guilty for a mistake made but made an effort, she’s not one to hold all the glory for herself. If someone worked hard enough to deserve it, she’ll look out to assist further next time, but to avoid them bringing out a negative attitude or hanging their head, she will reward them with credit, everyone needs a confidence boost from time to time.
What's your character's backstory?
Reina Kurozawa
How old is your character (if accepted)?:
Recently turned 27, on October 18th to be exact.
What are your character's gender and pronouns?:
Female | Uses she/her pronouns.
Please select your highest academic role at the time of writing this application:
(Grade-12/Bachelors/Masters/PhD):
A bachelor's degree, having now spent the past 4 years in the EMT career.
What languages does your character know besides Japanese?:
N/A
Describe your character; how they look, what makes them unique?
Reina, the girl with dark, straight hair, and smooth tan skin, maintains an athletic figure- leaning more towards a “runner’s build”. In a more professional setting her hair is up, most times in either a ponytail or a braid. Her eyes are sharp, steel - gray, often appearing tired but also quite perceptive. At default, her expression sits serious, especially when focused, but in a more relaxed state, her smile is soft- warm, even. She moves quietly, is observant, quite deliberate, and subtle- in ways like a cat. Her fears may startle her, though whenever in such a state she tries to remain calm, or remind herself that it’s only a memory, no longer the reality. Beneath her eye is a crescent shaped scar, faint, but noticeable from a closer distance- that was stuck with her since childhood due to a car accident.
How does your character act in a professional/casual situation?
Professional - While on duty, Reina is disciplined, composed, and concise. Having EMT experience has taught her to get through difficult scenarios with a calm mind while under pressure. More times than not, she will speak direct and with formality, understanding that in order to calm someone else’s mental state she needs to earn one’s trust, and oftentimes, their respect. Without emotion, and depending on the scene, she will speak softer, in order to make victims feel more at ease, though more stern with a suspect or if matters are more intense, and not yet safe. Kurozawa gives her best effort to de-escalate every situation before escalating, in which she likes to make sure everyone is calm and has a moment to gather their thoughts on the situation before speaking before thinking, as it may sometimes result in an incorrect recollection of events. She makes an effort to keep personal opinions to herself, especially in front of civilians or those not working with her, though sometimes may slip up- typically when she’s created a soft spot for a victim. Overall, she appears calm, though often intimidating while focused.
Casual - In a more casual setting, Rei’s voice is softer and her features are more expressive. While in her more natural state of mind, she continues to be observant, sometimes taking longer to respond, which is where you can tell that she thinks before she speaks, most times anyway. She will become more open or playful with those that she grows to trust. No matter the situation, her concern is always on others, whether they look tired or distressed, injured, or even just more quiet than usual. Her recent years have had that effect on her, learning to put others’ health and well-being before her own, even outside of work hours. Very little of her time consists of her being too full of energy or chaotic, she only makes an effort to shout or yell when attention is needed, whether immediate or with no rush at all. To sum up her everyday vibe, she’s often quiet but warm and welcoming and tends to stay reserved, although present.
What is their outlook on the idea of co-workers & teamwork?
Kurozawa, a woman who considers teamwork more as a necessary lifeline than just an active social club. EMT training has taught her that no single responder can save a life singlehandedly. One faulty mistake or ego can cost you everything. With that page in her playbook, she has learned to value communication, reliability, and unity. To her beliefs, you don’t need to be best friends to save a life. Despite hating or disliking a co-worker it’s important to stay on solid ground, most importantly when it matters. Almost like Batman and Robin, everyone had their disagreements, leading to grudges or resentment, but if you care about the bigger picture, you’re willing to put your problems aside when needed. Rei would rather trust her own life in the hands of someone who quietly works hard than attention-seeking through reckless behavior to gain a few eyes or praises. She believes that trust must be earned, not assumed.
Reina prefers defined roles on the field, being aware of who’s doing what to prevent clashing so she can focus on her own part or task without any unneeded chaos. Though if a teammate were to freeze, she would instinctively step up, making her move to act fast and avoid any additional casualties. If she’s noticed someone is down or feels guilty for a mistake made but made an effort, she’s not one to hold all the glory for herself. If someone worked hard enough to deserve it, she’ll look out to assist further next time, but to avoid them bringing out a negative attitude or hanging their head, she will reward them with credit, everyone needs a confidence boost from time to time.
What's your character's backstory?
[Youthful Years]
Reina Kurozawa, a young girl who grew up with a heavy story. She grew up in Sendai, Japan with three sisters, and two parents who were practical and extremely hard working. Both parents wanted their girls to live self-sufficient lives, teaching Reina to keep her emotions compressed from an early age, it helped her to manage herself without needing to rely on others. At around the age of nine, young Rei found her purpose. She had suffered a horrific incident, in which her family had survived a severe car accident up on the winter mountains. From that night, she was left with a visible reminder, not necessarily a bad one, but it wasn’t pleasant either. Her crescent-shaped scar that engraved itself just beneath her right eye, given to her by a thin shard of glass at the shatter of her window. It was her first moment where she’d considered the real dangers of life, but felt at ease by the controlled sound of the paramedic who attended to her wounds, “You’re safe now, I’m right here.”
[Teen Years]
Through her school years, she grew to be a quiet, but driven student- reserved and observant of her classmates. She excelled in biology and physical sciences, surpassing the rest of her peers. Both of her sisters went on to do great things, studying in business and education, with lives each planned ahead. Though Reina didn’t want to live that life, it felt like a waste of her future and skills. She wanted to be the person to help people, not take, which resulted in her volunteering shadowed first responders and the community disaster-preparedness groups whenever her time wasn’t consumed by school. At the age of 17, she chose to take part in a high school emergency response program. In the middle of a training drill, one of her classmates had fainted in the heat. Others panicked but Reina instinctively took charge, stabilizing the girl. That was the day that she found what she wanted to pursue.
[EMT Career]
After graduation, Reina earned her Bachelor’s in Emergency Health Services, and at the age of 22, she had joined a regional ambulance service, her life as an EMT started. For nearly five years, she worked hard at responding to crashes, assaults, and disasters. She was often complimented for her ability to act when others froze, as well as for her steady hands. She became a well-known face in the community, although while that might seem like something some might be proud of, it also came with its disadvantages. She soon began to live by frequent patterns, recognizing victims by face, building heartbreaking bonds with them, situations that she just couldn’t do enough to save everyone. After one rough evening with Kurozawa’s partner, sitting in the back of the ambulance with one more face that couldn’t be saved, he spoke through the melancholic silence.. “Reina. Doesn’t it ever bother you that we can only fix people after they’re broken?” It in fact did, more than she admitted. But that was the night that she realized she didn’t want to keep arriving at the scene’s aftermath, she wanted to be on the front line of prevention, not known as the ‘clean up crew.’
[The Transition]
At the age of 27, Reina chose to make a difficult decision and leave not only her family, but the faces she was familiar with, behind. To have met and lost so many brought her down and the only way to refresh her dreams was to give herself a clean start. She chose to move to Karakura, Japan, where she soon after applied to the police academy. With EMT experience, she was built into a calm operator who performed under mass pressure, a strong communicator, and someone who could relate not only with trauma, but with the human vulnerabilities that people came with. Despite her attempt at a second chance, she was still kept awake at night and haunted by the weight of old calls and ghosts of the faces she couldn’t save. But that all made her want to make a difference. She wasn’t making this choice for authority, she was doing it to honor and build safety that she wishes she could have given to her past patients, something that could save new ones.
Reina Kurozawa, a young girl who grew up with a heavy story. She grew up in Sendai, Japan with three sisters, and two parents who were practical and extremely hard working. Both parents wanted their girls to live self-sufficient lives, teaching Reina to keep her emotions compressed from an early age, it helped her to manage herself without needing to rely on others. At around the age of nine, young Rei found her purpose. She had suffered a horrific incident, in which her family had survived a severe car accident up on the winter mountains. From that night, she was left with a visible reminder, not necessarily a bad one, but it wasn’t pleasant either. Her crescent-shaped scar that engraved itself just beneath her right eye, given to her by a thin shard of glass at the shatter of her window. It was her first moment where she’d considered the real dangers of life, but felt at ease by the controlled sound of the paramedic who attended to her wounds, “You’re safe now, I’m right here.”
[Teen Years]
Through her school years, she grew to be a quiet, but driven student- reserved and observant of her classmates. She excelled in biology and physical sciences, surpassing the rest of her peers. Both of her sisters went on to do great things, studying in business and education, with lives each planned ahead. Though Reina didn’t want to live that life, it felt like a waste of her future and skills. She wanted to be the person to help people, not take, which resulted in her volunteering shadowed first responders and the community disaster-preparedness groups whenever her time wasn’t consumed by school. At the age of 17, she chose to take part in a high school emergency response program. In the middle of a training drill, one of her classmates had fainted in the heat. Others panicked but Reina instinctively took charge, stabilizing the girl. That was the day that she found what she wanted to pursue.
[EMT Career]
After graduation, Reina earned her Bachelor’s in Emergency Health Services, and at the age of 22, she had joined a regional ambulance service, her life as an EMT started. For nearly five years, she worked hard at responding to crashes, assaults, and disasters. She was often complimented for her ability to act when others froze, as well as for her steady hands. She became a well-known face in the community, although while that might seem like something some might be proud of, it also came with its disadvantages. She soon began to live by frequent patterns, recognizing victims by face, building heartbreaking bonds with them, situations that she just couldn’t do enough to save everyone. After one rough evening with Kurozawa’s partner, sitting in the back of the ambulance with one more face that couldn’t be saved, he spoke through the melancholic silence.. “Reina. Doesn’t it ever bother you that we can only fix people after they’re broken?” It in fact did, more than she admitted. But that was the night that she realized she didn’t want to keep arriving at the scene’s aftermath, she wanted to be on the front line of prevention, not known as the ‘clean up crew.’
[The Transition]
At the age of 27, Reina chose to make a difficult decision and leave not only her family, but the faces she was familiar with, behind. To have met and lost so many brought her down and the only way to refresh her dreams was to give herself a clean start. She chose to move to Karakura, Japan, where she soon after applied to the police academy. With EMT experience, she was built into a calm operator who performed under mass pressure, a strong communicator, and someone who could relate not only with trauma, but with the human vulnerabilities that people came with. Despite her attempt at a second chance, she was still kept awake at night and haunted by the weight of old calls and ghosts of the faces she couldn’t save. But that all made her want to make a difference. She wasn’t making this choice for authority, she was doing it to honor and build safety that she wishes she could have given to her past patients, something that could save new ones.
General knowledge
Can you legally own a pocket knife in Karakura?
“Legally? No. Owning or having a pocket knife in one’s possession is classified as illegal. It’s threatening enough to put someone's life at risk and it's not safe for them to be carried around, especially on the streets. If I'm not mistaken, one would need to pay a bail of 150k
Name 5 medical items that do NOT require a prescription
- Unbranded Bandages
- Eyepatch
- Wooden Cane
- Glasses
- Hearing Aid
“I chose to list these items because with my experience, these tend to be very common items, often purchased once and used for long durations, whereas prescribed medications are often to be taken over time.”
If you see your co-workers physically abusing an inmate, what should you do?
“I’d speak up first, to my co-worker directly. I’d make an effort to de-escalate the situation, to get the two separated and make sure both parties are at ease. I’d have no choice but to report something like that to command staff, my higher ups, and file a complaint. Despite someone’s wrongs or crimes, abuse isn’t an excuse. That isn’t justice.”
What should you do if you see your co-worker being assaulted?
“Well, I’d immediately step in. I’d do whatever is in my legal boundaries to ensure my partner, or co-worker’s, safety. Then I’d call in for backup and try to restrain the suspect if it’s possible. After everything’s been resolved, I’d see to it that anyone injured is seen to.”
What do you do if you find out that your co-worker is corrupt and is helping criminal organizations?
“Okay, well to start off I’d feel betrayed, so I’d need to get my own emotions under control before acting. After that I’d evaluate the situation, be sure that I’m not misunderstanding it. Then I’d follow the proper chain of command with whatever evidence I have, this could ruin someone’s career so I wouldn’t want to be wrong. Even if whatever evidence I have is little, I still believe it’s important to make it known that I witnessed something suspicious. This is something that could put not only civilians but our own team at risk, and I wouldn’t want to turn a blind eye towards something like that.”
How would you react to a criminal trying to bribe you?
“Oh, I would immediately refuse! I’d definitely document their attempt, I would then arrest them if necessary, making sure to add their bribe attempt into my notes. And if I noticed my partner or co-worker accepting any bribes I’d be sure to log that as well, reporting it to a higher ranking of command. If a fine is required that is one thing, but making an exception to a bribe, I’ve seen too many criminals walk away and too many people hurt as a result- I’m here to put an end to that. So it’s not acceptable, end of discussion.”
“Legally? No. Owning or having a pocket knife in one’s possession is classified as illegal. It’s threatening enough to put someone's life at risk and it's not safe for them to be carried around, especially on the streets. If I'm not mistaken, one would need to pay a bail of 150k
Name 5 medical items that do NOT require a prescription
- Unbranded Bandages
- Eyepatch
- Wooden Cane
- Glasses
- Hearing Aid
“I chose to list these items because with my experience, these tend to be very common items, often purchased once and used for long durations, whereas prescribed medications are often to be taken over time.”
If you see your co-workers physically abusing an inmate, what should you do?
“I’d speak up first, to my co-worker directly. I’d make an effort to de-escalate the situation, to get the two separated and make sure both parties are at ease. I’d have no choice but to report something like that to command staff, my higher ups, and file a complaint. Despite someone’s wrongs or crimes, abuse isn’t an excuse. That isn’t justice.”
What should you do if you see your co-worker being assaulted?
“Well, I’d immediately step in. I’d do whatever is in my legal boundaries to ensure my partner, or co-worker’s, safety. Then I’d call in for backup and try to restrain the suspect if it’s possible. After everything’s been resolved, I’d see to it that anyone injured is seen to.”
What do you do if you find out that your co-worker is corrupt and is helping criminal organizations?
“Okay, well to start off I’d feel betrayed, so I’d need to get my own emotions under control before acting. After that I’d evaluate the situation, be sure that I’m not misunderstanding it. Then I’d follow the proper chain of command with whatever evidence I have, this could ruin someone’s career so I wouldn’t want to be wrong. Even if whatever evidence I have is little, I still believe it’s important to make it known that I witnessed something suspicious. This is something that could put not only civilians but our own team at risk, and I wouldn’t want to turn a blind eye towards something like that.”
How would you react to a criminal trying to bribe you?
“Oh, I would immediately refuse! I’d definitely document their attempt, I would then arrest them if necessary, making sure to add their bribe attempt into my notes. And if I noticed my partner or co-worker accepting any bribes I’d be sure to log that as well, reporting it to a higher ranking of command. If a fine is required that is one thing, but making an exception to a bribe, I’ve seen too many criminals walk away and too many people hurt as a result- I’m here to put an end to that. So it’s not acceptable, end of discussion.”
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