JMD Try-Out Form :: no posting please.

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try-out form for this lovely.

I've decided to make my form into a thread, because of the
many ideas I have planned in mind for this girlie. I think this
would be the best way to represent my growing love for her.

The form is a work in progress at the moment.

table of contents

- sixth post (her favorite place) x
- seventh post (her art) x
- eighth post (extra post) x
- ninth post (extra post) x
- first post (introducing Bai-Jiang) x
- second post (personality) x
- third post (her quirks) x
- fourth post (reunions and opinions)x
- fifth post (her extensive diary entries) x

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The exterior of this feminine dragon is complex, dark,
and almost eerie. A near description of her strange
personality; a girl who prefers the company of darkness.

"To me, I am someone who stands out from the average
dragon. The one to speak out when others cower in fear.
But truthfully, I would never do that. I prefer to stray from
the public eye; which is a good amount harder, being a
Xiongmao and all that.

"I enjoy reading books and hiding in places where my
family and tutors would never think to find me in; it's not
typical teenager stuff, but then again, I'm no typical teenager."

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just the basics .

name ::

Bai-Jiang Xiongmao

The name means " pure river " in Chinese; I chose this name for the
complex blue and white markings, which vaguely resembles a river in my eyes.

Most dragons close to her call her Bai instead of her full name.

age ::
seventeen; seven years younger than Mei, a year away from becoming
a legal adult.

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stand out from the ordinary .

personality ::

mature - reserved - considerate - mysterious

the complex design she sports is a clue as to her interior, one could say.
Complicated; but as you learn more and more about her, she's more easy
to understand than before, like her design being simplified one area at a
time. Bai acts more mature than the average dragon her age, something
she picked up from her tutors at the palace. In her eyes, only some meet
her expectation of standards.
Since she spends more time with books rather than others like her, Bai's
learned to prefer solitude over companions. Books over mutual friends,
etc.
Despite her peculiar ways, Bai can be a bit childish around those she knows
well and trusts; which is only a handful of jewelies, since most of whom
she knows is paid to be nice to her.
Bai is overall mysterious, taking in the scenery around her through slit eyes,
cautious to those around her, but considerate enough to help a clumsy
intern recollect their fallen books.

Bai has a lot of complexity to her, kinda like layers on an onion or a cabbage.
But once you peel those stubborn layers away, you'll see the shining star hiding
from the world.
She keeps to herself, having learned there are only a select few of dragons
in the world you can really fork over your trust to; unfortunately, the Chinese
royal has never encountered one of those special individuals.
She's easily befriended, but most don't take the time to talk with her. She'll
be with you through thick and thin, even when she has a full plate to carry
for herself.

Bai dwells on old memories, especially those including her childhood; those times
bring a crooked smile to her features, but it also causes her to hold old grudges
to the end.

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the difference between you and me .

hiding in bookshelves - lopsided smile - undecided quirk

- one of Bai's pleasures is hiding in bookshelves; why so? It provides that privacy
she needs as well as a little fun in her life; the fun she missed out on as a child.

- when you take notice of one of those few, rare smiles, it's more than likely
that it's her characteristic smile.

- it's not quite a quirk, but Bai often takes on a more mature point of view when
writing; she adores that feeling for some peculiar reason.

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all because of her .

without the throne ::
"All I could say was that I was glad. Well, at first.
Even though I was a bit jealous when I learned of the news when I was young, I
grew to learn that I was never fit to rule such a vast land; my heart belonged
to tight spaces that provided peace to read and explore.
It was a surprise to learn my strict but loving parents, king and queen of the
empire, had been killed, yes, but plans of getting a new ruler were already done;
it was Mei, of course, as she was the elder of us two, but it always is a surprise
to learn and get used to the fact Mei was the queen, the empress, the ruler, the
one superior over me.
Even with those thoughts, I knew from studying her ways and movements, she wasn't
suited for ruling like me; yet she took the throne for a few years until giving it to
our uncle.
Oh? My opinion on Mei getting the kingdom? It's a mixed feeling, but I am bittersweet
about her ruling; for one, as I mentioned earlier, she wasn't meant for the position.
It wasn't in her, but yet she had it.
Two, she deserved it, to say the least.
There was a lot of training that came in the package of being all-powerful and popular.
And she, with the looks and intelligence, could've pulled it off possibly if our parents
didn't die so soon; it'd be hard still with her personality, but she could've done it, regardless."

reunion between two princesses, two sisters ::
Her periwinkle-based eyes bore into mine upon meeting; conflict, confusion, surprise.
They all flashed in my own pair of amethyst-hued eyes, my heart beating quickly. The sound of
it seemed to be the only noise beating in my ears, besides the hasty breaths I took. I looked
into her blue eyes once more, looking for something to show in those orbs that seemed like a
one-way mirror; nothing.
It was to be expected; she was always hard to read for me, even with my purple jewel.
I pursed my lips into a firm frown, then choosing to speak while Mei studied me closely.
I could tell she was trying to read my mind, bumbling with too many thoughts to decipher.
A smile pulled my valentine lips into that lopsided grin I was known for. "Hello, sister."
my resonate voice bounced off the walls carelessly, due to the lack of dragons besides Mei and I.
A frown was on her face, clearly not expecting to see me; she had requested the train station
be clear when she arrived, but yet I stood in the building, grinning at her, clearly amused.
Mei sighed, tucking away one of her characteristic raven tresses away from her eyes. "Why
are you here, Bai?" her voice was nonchalant, a bit bored.
"Welcoming you." was my answer; I refrained from laughing manically.
I hadn't known about Mei's arrival until a few hours ago, in a quaint little cafe, where I leaned back,
happily reading my novel before overhearing the news. I found it interesting, my older sister in
America, where I now resided in peace; away from the buzz in China.
Mei's frown grew longer, not pleased with my reply.
"Let's go somewhere and talk a bit, Bai."
I was throughly surprised with her answer, earning a hesitant smile from Mei.

And we went, Mei's heavy bags weighing down my lanky build. She took one of the bags, the
softest of smiles gracing her angelic features.

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2010年8月12日 - August 12th, 2010

Err, hello diary! I don't quite know what to make of you or even how to use you, but
one of my tutors suggested, well, rather told me to use a diary to document my life.
It'll help me practice my English as well, I think.

That's it, diary! I hope I can fit some more entries in you soon!

2010年8月13日 - August 13th, 2010

Hey there again, diary! I thought since I didn't provide too many details and tidbits 'bout
me in my last entry, I'd do so now!
Well, hi. I'm Bai, second daughter to the current emperor and empress of the land, sister
to crown princess Mei Xiangmao. There's a lot more to me than just that.
I'm told I like to hide in the empty bookshelves in the royal library, quaint to be around,
an excellent student according to my teachers, and a very lovable sister by Mei.
I love how my sister and I's names rhyme. I like to think, sometimes over-think. I'm full of
energy, ready to bound but easily tamed.
I read books too often and sneak around, to everyone's displeasure. I may be a butt, as those
Americans refer to those unpleasant to be around, but I'm generally lovable and properly
proper to hand with.
I think that's the basics of me! See you soon!

2010年8月21日 - August 21st, 2010

Hello again, diary! It's been quite a while since I last wrote in you, but things
have become quite busy. And desperate.
My parents were reported dead last night, at the annual book festival; it's a sad thing to hear,
especially to those closest to them, including me and my sister Mei. I'm not sure what to
make of it yet. It's tearing me apart just knowing they won't be in my life anymore and Mei
becoming the queen with hardly the crude basics of it.
I'll have to write in you again later, diary; I'm getting emotional now. Good princesses are
solemn and are the picture of apathy.

2010年9月3日 - September 3rd, 2010

It's been very busy again; everyone is hustling and bustling, for the preparation of
Mei's coronation. I'm preparing too, but I, luckily, don't have as much stress on my shoulders;
just write up a speech and present it to China.
Easy compared to everyone else's parts. To be frank, I'm nervous; it's only been a handful of times
that I spoke to a crowd, let alone one the size of the empire.
I hope to get it down by the time I have to, but it'll probably cut down the amount of journal entries
I can do in that time.
I have to go fix my speech and write the conclusion paragraph now; I hope to write again soon!

2011年1月1日 - January 1st, 2011

Happy New Year's, diary!
Things have been pressuring lately and news to move me to America has been floating around.
Frankly, I'm a bit nervous; I've heard many fantastic things from the palace roamers, but I'm
unsure on the country, still. It'll be very different, with their strange culture. English, although
I've been told I excel in the language, it's something like polar-opposite to they way the Americans
use it. They eat differently as well, strange and impolite, like the way they carry themselves.

I'm just worried as to how it'll change my life, really.

2011年1月1日 - January 12st, 2011

I'm at the airport now, where jewels of many colors have come to travel.
The wait's long but bearable; I also visited the gift shop and got some charms for my amusement.
Dragons carry laptops around and eye them curiously, probably checking something out. I've never
had one of my own before, but I'm hoping to get one myself with the wad of cash given to me by
my gracious ruler, Mei.
Everything is high-tech, unlike many of the places I've ventured to in the past. It gives me a taste
of what America will be like.
I will admit I will miss some things like the vast libraries and cultural things, but I've heard America
holds more of that stuff. I'll miss Mei too, but not so much; I don't know if she'll miss me too.
I have to go now; the line's forming and it's about time to get on the plane.

2011年1月1日 - January 14th, 2011

I've finally arrived at America; skyscrapers stand high and tall and dragons are rushing.
It's such a busy place and so interesting; I already like it. Although, the wait to get here and there is pretty
long and some of the dragons were rude. Something I have to live with, I guess.

I'm sitting in my apartment, overlooking the city, modern touches here and there. It's a wonderful little place,
stylish and comfortable, as well as tailored to my taste.
I don't know why, but I already feel comfortable in this new country with its luxuries; I feel like I can live a
normal life here and be known as any other jewel mane dragon.

The diary entries end there, probably due to Bai's forgetting to update her diary after exploring New York City.

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the one place that brings pleasure .

the national library of China in Beijing.

She's always been fond of the library; for many reasons, really. How similar it was to her
own name, the massiveness of the building; all of those factored in her love for the library.
It was like her paradise, almost; the books, the open space, all that knowledge locked in
a building of quiet and solitude. She adores the things she can do alone there, the privacy
the palace had always lacked. Everything was like it was tailored for she alone, which is
rare in her terms, as the many things she had fabricated for herself as princess of the empire
was never really tailored for her; rather, her image as the sister of Mei Xiongmao.

Bai misses this sacred place at times, as she resides in America now, but she's found a
replacement in the local library.

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capturing perfection .

art by others ::

goal : ten pieces of art

x by clarinet
x by clarinet
x by Wolfehstar
x by Puppyphones
x by ANG3RED ANG3L
x by Wolfswelpe
x by Wolfswelpe

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