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Hey!

I wanted to created this topic for people who want to go above and beyond character outlining. Here are the fun ways of testing your knowledge you've learned or just to have fun with your characters by putting them in different situations. Please fill it out and share! I really want to see all your answers!

Rules:
1.) Number the top of your comment with which ever exercise you are doing

First Exercise Q & A
Get your character to answer these questions!

Read on a Kindle or paperback book?
Go to a play or musical?
What's your type? (relationship expectations/goals)
What were you like as a child?
Would you say you're a good or a bad dancer?
What are some of your pet peeves?
What type of people do you like to surround yourself with?
Do you have any expectation for your future?
How do you think your friends describe you?

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[b]Read on a Kindle or paperback book?[/b]
[b]Go to a play or musical?[/b]
[b]What's your type? (relationship expectations/goals)[/b]
[b]What were you like as a child?[/b]
[b]Would you say you're a good or a bad dancer?[/b]
[b]What are some of your pet peeves?[/b]
[b]What type of people do you like to surround yourself with?[/b]
[b]Do you have any expectation for your future?[/b]
[b]How do you think your friends describe you?[/b]


Second Exercise
Take the online boyfriend/girlfriend tag questions and make your two characters who are a thing or will be ask each other them as if they were Youtubers!

Spoiler! :
She is sitting in front of the television, what is on the screen?

You’re out for dinner at a restaurant, what type of dressing does she order on her salad?

What is one food she does not like?

What beverage does she order when you go out to eat?

What size shoe does she wear?

What is her favorite kind of sandwich?

What food/meal would she eat every day if she could?

What is her favorite cereal?

What is her favorite music?

Who is her favorite sports team?

What color are her eyes?

Who is her best friend?

What is an activity she wants to do that you do not?

Where is she from?

What type of cake would she want at her wedding?

Does she play any sports?

What does she do in her free time?

What is one unique talent she has?

You’re going out to eat- what does she decide to wear?

You’re going out shopping- what do you think she is most likely to purchase?

What is her favorite meal from a restaurant?

What is her favorite song right now?

What is her favorite color?

What is one thing she loves doing but most people don’t?

What is her family history?

Who said ‘I like you’ first?

What is the best part about your relationship?

Who said ‘I love you’ first?

What is one thing you love about her?


If you have any ideas on another exercise please tell me and I'll add it on! :P
  





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Exercise #2

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"Okay..." Cecil mumbled looking down at the paper in his hands, "You ready?" he asked, turning to look at Emma.

"Yeah!" she answered, smiling and turning to the camera, "Hey guys! Welcome to Death's Reign. It's just me Emmeline Jane Briar and--"

"Cecil James Kingsley!" Cecil interrupted with a grin.

"Yep!" Emma laughed, "and today we are doing the--"

"Boyfriend tag!" Cecil interrupted again.

"Okay you got to stop doing that," Emma laughed slightly annoyed at Cecil.

"Haha, sorry. Are you going to ask the questions or do you want me?" he asked.

"I'll ask them and you'll answer." Emma answered.

"Okay." Cecil answered, licking in lips in concentration and rubbing his hands together.

"First question," Emma spoke, "She is sitting in front of the television, what is on the screen?"

"Ah..." Cecil said, realizing he didn't know the answer to the question.

"If you're struggling with that one the rest..." Emma started.

"Probably Grey's Anatomy or something like that..." Cecil guessed.

"What! No!" Emma yelped, "It's always Game of Thrones. God, Cecil you should know that..."

"Okay...next question?"

"You’re out for dinner at a restaurant, what type of dressing does she order on her salad?" Emma asked.

"Oh! I know this one..." Cecil clicked his tongue and thought.

"And yet you didn't know the first one..." Emma started again.

"Oh! Italian vinaigrette!" Cecil answered finally.

"Yeah!" Emma smiled shocked that Cecil got a question right, "Good job!"

"See I'm not a bad boyfriend." Cecil pointed out.

"I never said you were." Emma spoke with a giggle, "What is one food she does not like?"

"Oh that's easy," Cecil spoke, "beets."

"That's right!" Emma smiled, "What beverage does she order when you go out to eat?"

"This is like rapid fire questions now..." Cecil spoke his thoughts trailing away from the actual questions, "Oh! Um... sparkling water? Is that correct?"

"Yeah. It is." Emma laughed, "Next question, what size shoe does she wear?"

"Um? I have no idea." Cecil answered clueless.

"I'm a size 7." Emma replied, explaining the answer.

"Oh, I did not know that..." he realized.

"Well know you do." Emma smiled, "What is her favorite kind of sandwich?"

"Cucumber sandwich!" Cecil answered.

"Mhmm..."

"Yay! I'm surprised at how many of these I'm getting right." Cecil grinned.

"What food/meal would she eat every day if she could?" she asked.

"Cake. That's easy." Cecil answered confidently. He knew he was correct.

"I love cake!" Emma grinned, "What is her favorite cereal?"

"I don't know." Cecil laughed.

"I don't even like cereal..." Emma realized, soon she was laughing too.

"Oh!"

"What is her favorite music?" Emma asked the next question.

"Piano music." Cecil answered quickly.

"Yeah! These questions are really easy..." Emma spoke reading ahead at the questions.

"I thought you said they were hard earlier." Cecil spoke trying to get on Emma's nerves.

"Well yeah. But I didn't think you'd know the answers." Emma replied, shrugging off Cecil's subtle teasing.

"Excuse me! I'm a great boyfriend." Cecil exclaimed, pretending to be offended.

"I know you are!" Emma raised her voice but still kept a smile, "Okay next question?"

"I'm ready."

"What color are her eyes?" Emma asked.

"Blue. You have beautiful eyes." Cecil said looking at Emma like she was an angel.

"Aww thank you!" Emma blushed and coughed trying to disguise it, "Who is her best friend?"

"Prue." Cecil answered flatly.

"Yeah! Prue! Shoutouts to you! You're the best!" Emma exclaimed, flapping her arms in the air.

"Woooo! Go Prue!" Cecil cheered.

"What is an activity she wants to do that you do not?" Emma asked the next questions quickly changing the tone in her voice.

"There really isn't anything that I don't want to do with Emma. But I guess like going to tea with Emma's friends." Cecil spoke and Emma laughed, "It's not something that I look forward to but I'll still do it."

"Where is she from?" Emma asked.

"Oxford..." Cecil answered having to think about it.

"No!" Emma shrieked,

"Wait. I thought you were!" Cecil exclaimed shocked.

"No I'm from London. I was sent to Oxford to attend the asylum and that's where my uncle lives."

"Oh. Well..." Cecil sighed.

"Hahaha, next question." Emma spoke, "What type of cake would she want at her wedding?"

"Oh dear god..." Cecil groaned, "Now even the challenge is trying to get us to talk about marriage." Emma laughed and laid her head on Cecil's shoulder. "I guess chocolate with white icing." Cecil spoke finally deciding on an answer.

"That's what you want!" Emma gapped.

"I know but you want it too." Cecil said with a serious face.

"No I don't." Emma narrowed her eyes.

"Yes you do. You just don't know it." Cecil explained, still entirely serious.

"Okay whatever..." Emma shrugged it off with a laugh, "What does she do in her free time?"

"Reads and fights." Cecil answered.

Emma nodded, "What is one unique talent she has?"

"You're good with poisons." he answered.

"Hell yeah I am!" Emma grinned, "You’re going out to eat- what does she decide to wear?"

"A dress." Cecil answered flatly, "A yellow dress. You wear a lot of yellow."

Emma laughed, "I look good in yellow."

"I mean, I know but still like 90% of your closet is yellow."

"You’re going out shopping- what do you think she is most likely to purchase?" Emma asked ignoring Cecil's comment.

"Probably daggers or dresses." Cecil answered.

Emma laughed, "I love daggers."

"I know" Cecil laughed.

"What is her favorite color?" Emma asked.

"Again," Cecil answered with a small smile, "Yellow"

Emma laughed, "I love yellow..." and then asked the next question, "What is one thing she loves doing but most people don’t?"

"You love killings things." Cecil answered.

"So do you." Emma commented.

"I know." Cecil nodded in agreement.

"I love killings things with you." Emma said with a pretty smile.

"Aw! I love killings things with you too." Cecil exclaimed jokingly.

"What is her family history?" she asked.

"They are like all english men." Cecil answered.

"Yeah and Cecil is Irish."

"I'm pretty sure they can tell." Cecil said with a laugh, "the accent."

Emma laughed, "You're right." and answered the next question, "What is the best part about your relationship?"

"I think we can tell each other anything and know that the other person will support them and comfort them no matter what. And that's something that I need." Cecil spoke genuinely.

"Yeah I totally agree." Emma smiled, happy and in love with Cecil, "Who said ‘I love you’ first?"

"I did." Cecil grinned proudly.

"I said it right after you did." Emma added on.

"Mhmm." Cecil agreed.

"What is one thing you love about her?" Emma asked.

"I love your fiery spirit. Of course it took awhile to awaken but when it did, it was awesome." Cecil answered grinning at memories they shared.

"Yeah!" Emma laughed, "Well that's all the questions. Remember to like this video and subscribe if you want to see more of Cecil's face."

"Bye!" Cecil waved goodbye.
  





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Oh oh oh! What a great idea, I will most certainly do this soon!
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Right, here we go: exercise one with Wolf from Wolf and Aristocrat.

Read on a Kindle or paperback book? I can't read. But books sure do smell good.
Go to a play or musical? Musicals are fun to sing along with.
What's your type? (relationship expectations/goals) Someone who isn't annoying like Adrian. I wouldn't mind a relationship with someone able to keep up with me, or someone who I know I can trust.
What were you like as a child? Obviously not good enough for my human parents. But I made a good wolf.
Would you say you're a good or a bad dancer? Don't tell Adrian or Cat, but I like to tango. Doesn't mean I'm any good, though.
What are some of your pet peeves? People asking too many questions. People who hate carnivores. People who tell me I can't go out without shoes on. People.
What type of people do you like to surround yourself with? I hate people. Wolves are better.
Do you have any expectation for your future? I want to find the remainder of my family. I mean, my wolf family.
How do you think your friends describe you? My friends, huh? My wolf friends told me that I was fun. My humans tell me that I'm a jerk.
Strange, isn't it?
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Sun Apr 15, 2018 3:42 am
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Exercise 1: Q&A with my fantasy character Balasar
Read on a Kindle or paperback book?: What is a kindle? I'll go with the paperback book because I've never heard of a 'Kindle'
Go to a play or musical?: A play, I get jealous of singers because of my Dragonborn vocal chords, which is ironic since I'm a bard.
What's your type? (relationship expectations/goals): Goal: Do whatever will keep you alive
What were you like as a child?: An unaware child, knowing not of my origins, listening to the advice of my Elf foster-father
Would you say you're a good or a bad dancer?: As a performer, I can naturally dance to the rhythm of any musical piece.
What are some of your pet peeves?: Annoying goblins who think they're smarter than the one who survived for 135 human years
What type of people do you like to surround yourself with?: Other bards, performers, and philosopher
Do you have any expectation for your future?: I'll live long and prosperously
How do you think your friends describe you?: The 'toolkit', to quote a particular companion.

To learn of Balasar the Bard, check out THE BARD'S BALLAD on this site!
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Thu May 17, 2018 1:24 pm
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Exercise 1 with Maia

Read on a Kindle or paperback book? Book, duh!
Go to a play or musical? Probably musical. I love songs.
What's your type? He has to be funny, kind, clever and a good fighter - and he is! :D
What were you like as a child? A total tearaway, very mischievous.
Would you say you're a good or bad dancer? Bad.
What are some of your pet peeves? My horrid aunt Lou.
What type of people d you like to surround yourself with? Good fighters
Do you have any expectation for your future? Many more enemies!
How do you think your friends describe you? Utterly crazy.
Mmm, teatime. I fancy reviews and chips.

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. - Groucho Marx


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Mon May 21, 2018 6:51 pm
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Exercise 1 with Adar.

Read on a Kindle or paperback book? What's a Kindle? Paperback I guess. Though any book is great.

Go to a play or musical? A play, so long as it's not a little kiddy one.

What's your type? (relationship expectations/goals) Er...never really thought about it. Um...just for her to be kind and like my pet lizard I guess haha.

What were you like as a child? Everyone says I made friends with everyone and was always trying to do really good at studies and things. I did love to practice my majik exercises with the other mages. I loved to hang around people and make friends.

Would you say you're a good or a bad dancer? I've not danced much, it feels embarrassing.

What are some of your pet peeves? People being jerks for no reason, or just because they're in a bad mood. That's no excuse to make everyone else miserable. Or when they think animals are stupid because they don't understand them. That's annoying too.

What type of people do you like to surround yourself with? People who are friendly and will talk about fun stuff. Pals I can have fun with.

Do you have any expectation for your future? ...Not anything really. I don't have much of a choice what happens to me.

How do you think your friends describe you? I don't have too many friends now. But my lizard Kehi probably thinks I'm pretty cool. He likes the beetles I give him.
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