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Letters to Mama Sawagejou - Tuesday, September 29, 1879

2008-07-14T01:41:26Z

Mama darlin’,

Been too long since I wrote, I know. Don’t mean I haven’t been thinking ‘bout you an’ the family. Jus’ means I haven’t ~~had any extra money ta send ya~~ put ink to paper.

The Chou can hear you complaining now about my poor writing, so the rest of this letter will be just exactly how you like it, Mama dear. The Chou knows you always liked me best. ~~’cause my bro’s are such losers~~

Anyhow, I met ~~up with a hamanachi babe who works part time as a ninja~~ a woman I just know you’d like. She’s a real looker ~~or will be, once she gets out o’ the hospital like~~. I plan to be seeing a lot more of her soon. ~~an’ I mean a LOT more!~~

How are things in Osaka? Are you still cooking for everyone? Could you send me your recipe for fried kelp? I was reminded today of what a tasty dish you used to make of it. I’d like to try and make some here in Tokyo.

Hope you can use the extra moula I tucked in with this letter. If it’s not there, you know who to blame! ~~One o’ my loser bro’s, not that the Chou actua’ly put any in~~

Your favorite,

Chou

The Chou writes Freakin' Santa

2005-12-06T20:53:51Z

Dear Santa...

Dear Santa,

This year I've been busy!

In November I donated bone marrow to misao_misao in a life-saving procedure (300 points). Last Sunday I gave fujita_goro a life-saving blood transfusion (50 points). Last week I helped mibu_ookami across the street (6 points). Last Monday I put gum in saitou_tokio's hair (-12 points). In May I set megumi_dono's puppy on fire (-66 points).

Overall, I've been nice (278 points). For Christmas I deserve a red Radio-Flyer wagon!

Sincerely,
sawagejou_chou

Ya'll better be good ta the Chou, or I won't let you ride in my "little red wagon"! ('Specially all the la-dies!)

OCC Character Information and Goals Post

2005-10-23T00:57:53Z

Sawagejou Chou is a highly trained swordsman with a rather underdeveloped sense of morality and a keen interest in profit (to support his habits) and a good time, not necessarily in that order. As one of Shishio’s Ten Swords, he was given some character development in RK, but I have had the pleasure of “fleshing him out” as I see fit. And believe me, “flesh” is where it’s at for the Chou. He is a male animal in every sense of the word – driven by baser intentions, mostly sexual in nature.

My goals for the Chou are simple. He is supposed to make all of our Players smile. Period. Anything else he does is just extra. Because I like to write action and adventure, I’d like some of that for him. Ironically, I’ve written more suggestive prose for the Chou than for Kenshin. Go fig.

Kenshin is quite an interesting guy to play. He may be the “hero” or main character of RK, but he is also rather passive in terms of moving the plot forward – at least until he draws his sword to fight, which he has not yet done at Himuragumi. As the Legendary Hitokiri, he is a Hero of the Revolution and either revered and respected or resoundly hated, depending on where your sympathies lie. He is equally appalled at both sentiments.

He has the same abandonment issues as most of the other characters of RK. Hiko may have been a father figure, but he did not sign up to be Kenshin’s father – for obvious reasons. Kenshin probably guessed at these, but was in deep denial about it – along with many other issues. He’s pretty good at denial, our Kenny.

On the other hand, thanks to his life changing relationship with Tomoe and his somewhat “healthy” role model of Hiko, he’s not only one of the oldest characters of RK, he’s got more maturity and understanding of what it is he wants. Now that he’s finally found his answer during Jinchuu, he is ready for some happiness. Perhaps that will turn up at Himuragumi.

My goals, as his player, are to give him interesting things to do and try to foster and improve his interpersonal relationships. His only really close friend is Sano. He feels closer to Aoshi and Saitou than to many others – shared experience will do that.

I am interested in character development and plot, primarily humorous, adventure, action or mystery storylines – and of course romance. I have almost no interest in angst and had never written any before I started playing Kenshin. Ironic, isn’t it? I find angst quite boring and you can be sure that there will be less of it in Kenshin’s future. While I also find lemons boring to write, I am increasingly interested in the nature of erotic writing in terms of suggestion and the evocation of feeling. (I suppose these would be limes, but I really don’t think of it that way.) I hope to have a chance to explore this with Kenshin.

Both of my characters are very open to interactions. While I do a certain amount of character exploration in individual threads, I greatly prefer working with other players to do interactive threads and plotlines. For the most part, I love surprises and responding to them. Manipulation is another matter.

If your characters are looking for more action, adventure, or even romance, perhaps my characters can be of service.

As always, comments are very welcome.

Sawagejou “Ride the Rails” Chou’s RR FAQ’s

2005-09-27T19:53:51Z

Where could you go by Railroad in Japan in 1878?

From Tokyo’s Shimbashi to Yokofuckinghama, with four stops in between, Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Tsurumi, and Kanagawa.

You could also go from Kobe to Kyoto by way of Osaka, o’ course. But if you want to go anywhere else in Japan, you best get off your sorry ass and walk.

What about Tokyo to Kyoto?

Plans were started in 1883, but by 1886 they decided to follow the Tokaido and the route was not completed until 1911. Why? Inland routes were greatly preferred and insisted upon by the military so that the railroads would not be prime targets for attacks by freakin’ foreigners.*

(*For the convenience of the Oniwabanshu and any other characters, the moderators have agreed that characters may take the Mythical train to Kyoto – but they must allow at least 10 TO 12 hours* of game play for the trip.)

*8 to 10 Freakin’ Hours? In current game time, that’s ForFuckingEver!

So how long is the train trip from Tokyo to Yokohama?

Non-stop, it’s 53 minutes. With stops, it’s 35 minutes between stops. (approx. 3 hours)

How far is it from Tokyo to Yokohama?
29 km, (18 miles) There are 9 round trips available each day. Just so’s ya know, it took 2 hours from the start o’ the Tokaido in Tokyo ta freakin’ Shinagawa. So’s if you’re plannin’ on a trip anywheres in Japan like, ya better count on bein’ gone from Himuragumi one hell o’ a long time and some damn sore feet.

What’s the Train Schedule between Tokyo/Yokohama?
The Chou knows it by heart, but the rest o’ you ~~losers~~ characters can find it here.

What kind of cigarettes does Saitou smoke?
None o’ your damn bizness. ‘Sides, all you bakas are on a need ta know basis. Now, if’n the cutie pie wimen o’ Himuragumi would like any personal type info from the Chou, ya’ll jus’ come ‘round ta the Chou’s and ~~the Chou will check you out~~ we can discuss it like.

Ninja Magic

2005-07-30T13:42:15Z

There once was a ninja named Okon,
Who got tired of all work and no fun,
The Chou said, “Hey, Babe,
You wanna get laid?”
But will Okon let Chou get his game on?

The Mind of The Chou

2005-02-26T21:32:18Z

View Poll: The Chou meditates! (With Anji - it's a Jupponganata thing)

Swordhunter Chou makes his appearance on the Actor's Studio!

2004-12-04T22:43:24Z

Bernard Pivot Questionaire

What is your favorite word?
Juppongatana.

What is your least favorite word?
battousai

What turns you on?
All those lovely little ladies at the Himuragumi!

What turns you off?
That damn roosterhead!

What sound do you love?
The music of a fine, tempered Japanese steel blade striking home against its target.

What sound do you hate?
The snort Saitou makes just before he gives me another stupid mission.

What is your favorite curse word?
So fucking many damn fine choices and such a hell of hardass time to decide….

What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?
Forger of Fine Swords

What profession other than yours would you not like to attempt?
Babysitter

If heaven exisits what would you like to hear God say as you enter the pearly gates?
I saved this blade for you, Chou!

(Comments Welcome)