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IC: Sohnii - interacting with Blink, Bliss, and Horro (Hallways) He kept his stare hard and cold. So far, this newcomer was acting friendly in both their actions and body language, but it would take more than that to persuade him. Sohnii had learned that not everyone could be trusted, and from the Makuta who had brought him here, that a good first impression did not always mean that an individual could be trusted. He stood slightly ahead of Blink and Bliss in case the situation went south, which in this case meant his suspicions were confirmed. Until then, nothing about his posture was aggressive; only cautious and firm. Still, he allowed his spikes to rest slightly and relaxed his shoulders as he spoke. "Um... hello. Who might you be?" He glanced in the corner of his eye at Blink; was his brother nervous? He hoped not...

IC: Sohnii - interacting with Blink, Bliss, and Horro Sohnii gazed at Blink and Bliss softly. The last week had been really difficult for the brothers, but it was great to see Blink making a friend. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all. Then, suddenly, he heard footsteps approaching, and turned around in alarm. Seeing a stranger, Sohnii tensed and watched him closely, waiting to see what he would do. "It would seem we're about to meet someone else, brother..." He narrowed his eyes.

IC: Sohnii - interacting with Blink and Bliss (Hallways) Sohnii didn't smile... but he almost did. It made him happy to see his brother warming up to someone new. Their last... acquaintance was still a bit of a sore spot, and they had never met any other Rahkshi. To be honest, Sohnii was rather apprehensive and nervous to meet others like him, and he was positive that Blink felt the same... and yet, here he was, on his way to making a new friend... perhaps that was a bit too hopeful, he decided. An ally was a good start; friend later. She was really similar to his brother, though... in more ways than one. Only she didn't have a brother to protect her... He was tempted to answer for his brother, but he decided to keep quiet. It was good for Blink to act on his own without any nudging from Sohnii. In the end though, he did offer one sentence. "Hey, tell her about your... hobby." He nudged his brother slightly with his elbow, the smallest hint of an impish grin on his faceplates.

IC: Sohni - interacting with Blink and Bliss (Hallways) He was satisfied with Blink's answer. The stranger's... not so much, but she could always change her mind, after all. It was then that he noticed the flower on her head... another thing she and his brother had in common. Sohnii glanced at the flower crown on his brother's own head and tried not to smile. He wondered when Blink would make that connection, if he hadn't already. He might just point it out himself if Blink didn't first... He turned back to the brown and green Rahkshi and nodded. "So, uh... I guess we should exchange names." That's what you're supposed to do when you meet someone... right? "Um... it's Sohnii. What's yours?" He was still feeling a little awkward, and it was probably quite evident in his body language, particularly his flattened spikes and lowered head. Oh well. He figured it was best to get the introductions out of the way before they started walking again, as this new Rahkshi probably did not want to be referred to as 'you there' or whatever other generic term he could come up with.

IC: Sohnii - interacting with Blink and Bliss (Hallways) There was something about the way she spoke, the look at her eye as she avoided his gaze that seemed oddly familiar to Sohnii. It took him a moment to realize why... whoever she was, she reminded him a lot of his brother, Blink... or maybe he was just looking for familiarity in this new environment? If she was indeed like Blink, however, maybe it had been wise to refrain from uttering any harsh remarks at their near collision. Sohnii wasn't the softest of Rahkshi, at least not on a normal day. But he could try to be, if it would help avoid any conflict. Sohnii was stern, but he was not cruel. If there was one thing his brother had taught him, it was how to be gentle, when the time called for it. Sohnii tried to smile, hoping it might help her feel less nervous... it worked on Blink sometimes. "Oh, uh... that's good to hear." he replied, before quickly correcting himself. "Um, I mean, it's not good that you're lost, but... it's nice to know that we're not the only new students. Although, truth be told, we're... we're kinda lost too." There, he admitted it, although only because she did first. Without really thinking, he added, "Maybe... maybe we could walk together. Then at least you wouldn't be lost alone. Three heads are better than one." He glanced at his brother for a sign of approval. "If that's alright with you?" He turned back to the stranger. "Only if you want to, of course." He didn't want to make either Blink nor her feel uncomfortable after all. Come to think of it... he hadn't been real eager to meet other students in the first place. But they were all new here, and her familiarity to Blink made him feel a bit more comfortable, so he supposed it would be okay for the moment. He had a feeling that wouldn't be the case with all of the students...

IC: Sohnii - interacting with Blink and Bliss (Hallways) Sohnii pondered his brother's question quietly with a tilted head. "Hmm... I suppose that would make the most sense." Sohnii agreed with a curt nod. "Although, if that's the case... I'm a little disappointed that we're missing it... I think we both need time to settle in, but we're here for a reason." The Brotherhood of Makuta weren't exactly his favorite beings in the universe, but that didn't change that fact that Sohnii wanted to prove himself a valuable asset to the organization he was now serving. And he wanted to get stronger, so he could protect his brother. Suddenly, the silver Rahkshi stopped, and stared at the wall. "Wait... I'm pretty sure we passed this way before... we must have gotten turned around somehow." He growled under his breath. "Remind me again why we didn't ask for a map before walking blindly into this stupid place?" Irritated, he turned the corner a bit too quickly, and nearly collided with the Rahkshi in front of him. He blinked in surprise, and held back a remark. Best not to lose his temper after arriving so soon... So they had finally run into someone it seems -- almost literally. Sohnii scanned the stranger from head to toe, and stood in front of Blink instinctively. He waited patiently for a reaction; the two brothers had never seen another sentient Rahkshi before... he wasn't really sure what they would be like. But he knew that Makuta could be both friendly or hostile, and it seemed logical to expect the same of others like him... He looked for signs of hostility, signs that this individual might not be trustworthy... or, fortunately, she would show signs of being a potential ally. It all depended on her. Taking a step back, Sohnii cleared his throat. "Um... hello." What was he supposed to say? He wasn't about to openly admit that they were lost... "Er... we're... new here. You wouldn't happen to know where the dorms are, would you?" Sohnii blinked... he couldn't remember talking to Blink or father being that awkward... oh well, it was a start. Surely, he'd get used to it in time.

IC: Sohnii - interacting with Blink (Hallways) Sohnii returned his brother's smile with one of his own. He didn't smile often, but if anyone deserved it, Blink certainly did. And Sohnii couldn't really help it, really. His twin brought out a side of him that no one else could. He hoped the smile might help to cheer his brother up a little, too. Blink was nervous, and although he would never admit it, Sohnii was too, but perhaps they could find comfort in one another. Sohnii kept close to him as they wandered the halls. The first time they came across an intersection, Sohnii paused, looked both ways, before turning to the left and continuing on his way. The second and third time, however, he realized there was no reason to consider their direction; neither of them knew this place, after all. At Blink's realization, however, Sohnii stopped. He tilted his head thoughtfully. "I... hadn't considered it, but... you're right." He resumed walking, but turned back to glance at his brother. "We haven't seen anyone yet... I wonder where everyone is?" In the end, however, he simply shrugged. "I'm sure we'll meet some later... For the moment, I don't mind the solitude. We haven't been alone since... Since before father was..." He looked away, and changed the subject. "No, I'd like to unwind and gather my thoughts before I have to worry about the others..." Indeed, Sohnii was in no rush to meet any of the other students. Was he intrigued by the idea of Rahkshi that thought independently just as he could? Certainly, but his interest did not expand past basic curiosity. The difference in the brothers' appearance was a good indicator of this... Blink had shined his armor, because he wanted to make a good first impression, but Sohnii had not. He wasn't here to impress his peers. He was here to protect his brother, get stronger, and serve the Brotherhood. Maybe he would make friends someday, but he didn't particularly care if the others liked him or not. Blink didn't quite share that sentiment, however. As close as the brothers were, they were also very different.

IC: Sohnii - interacting with Blink (Hallways) Blink's behavior hadn't gone unnoticed by his brother... of course, the two of them had always been close. There was hardly a time when they were apart. But the way Blink clung to his brother... it was different now. It was born of desperation and fear. And who could blame him? They had lost their father, and their lives were about to change drastically. As long as the journey across the silver sea had been, it hadn't been enough to come to terms with their new future, and for that reason, Sohnii completely understood why Blink was so clingy and withdrawn. His brother was quiet, but Sohnii was sure he'd spoken for both of them when he said that he wasn't happy with the change. One thing was certain, and it remained unchanged; the two were together, and for now, that would have to be enough. Perhaps that was all that mattered. He had every reason to serve the Brotherhood as long as they didn't take his brother away from him. Sohnii returned Blink's nod with a soft pat on the shoulder. A small gesture, but a comforting one, hopefully. As he gazed at his brother, his expression was soft, but the second he stepped inside he grew tense. The spines on his back flattened slightly as he took in the unfamiliar scents, looking around at the stone walls restlessly. "So, this is Corpus." Sohnii mused. "Well, no use standing around. Might as well start walking..." Of course, any walking they did would be aimless, but where were they supposed to go? He couldn't see any other students or faculty nearby; at least not yet. Well, it wasn't the first time the boys had been in an unfamiliar environment, and this time, there was the possibility that they might be able to ask for directions. Maybe someone would even be nice enough to show them around. If they could find anyone. Sohnii had never seen any Rahkshi besides Blink, and to be honest, he was a little nervous. "I wonder which way the dorms are." Sohnii said as they walked, mostly to himself; obviously his brother was just as clueless as he. "I figure that would be a good place to start..." He turned back slightly to glance at Blink. "Don't you?" Of course, they'd been at sea for quite some time... perhaps Blink had another destination in mind? OOC: Sohnii is open for interaction.

IC: Sohnii - interacting with Blink (entrance) As Sohnii approached the doors of his destination, the school of Corpus, there were two things he had decided. The first was that he did not enjoy traveling by boat; not one bit. Although, it might have had a lot to do with the fact that he hadn't wanted to leave in the first place. The second was that he didn't want to be here any more than when he had stepped foot off his father's island. Not that he had a choice in the matter... but that didn't mean he had to like it. On the ship, he hadn't been shy to voice his opinions about coming here... but the beings escorting him had made him realize something. Not only did openly defying his captors make no logical sense... but from the moment he met him, his Makuta had taught him one thing: that he existed to serve. And he couldn't do that for Exurtha anymore. So he would have to serve the Brotherhood, for now. Sohnii looked up at the double doors. There was an unreadable expression in his eye, but his gaze softened when he turned to look at his companion. His brother, Blink, was with him. Honestly, it was the one thing allowing Sohnii to keep his composure. They had been through a lot the past two weeks; during that short time, the only life they had known had changed drastically. But they had gone through it together, and if Sohnii had anything to say about it, that would never change. Truthfully, he was worried about what might happen to his brother here, but he would do his best to protect him. As he opened one of the doors, he spoke. "After you, blood-brother." There was no emotion in his voice, but one thing was certain. There was only one way to go... forward.

Yeaaah I've been stalking this topic for a while, but I've finally mustered a courage to give this a try! I'd like to thank Click for their help in the Discord chat, as I am quite worried about this character fitting the lore. I've included a link to a more detailed history in case any of the admins find it disagreeable, but I hope after all these years my concepts are somewhat sound. As for the other Rahkshi in the history, my friend Shadoww is joining with me, but since I'm leading the history for our characters I thought I'd have my bio approved before she posts hers. I hope that's okay! *takes a deep breath and throws Sohnii out into the world* Name: Sohnii Variation: Chain Lightning Level: 2 Gender: Male Gear: Two simple swords with an angular, spiked design expected of Makuta craftsmanship.. His primary weapon, although sometimes he will carry one instead of two. A cloth pack, which usually just has his journal, something to write with, and a book or two. Nothing too complex. Appearance: Sohnii is essentially an average Rahkshi. His height is average, and at first glance, there doesn't seem to be anything special about him. Upon closer inspection, however, you will find that his armor is actually customized. His frame is neither slim nor bulky, and he has a balanced build. Sohnii's colors don't fall too far from the norm for a Rahkshi, but the exact shades have been modified. His armor is silver. Like his brother, Sohnii’s eyes are light blue. Personality: At first glance, Sohnii isn't the friendliest of Rahkshi. He tends to be very serious and blunt, and he can be socially awkward as well. However, he does have a softer side that doesn't reveal itself very often, except to his brother Blink. He has a strong ability to empathize with others, and he can form very close relationships once you get past the spiky outer shell of his personality. He is also very logical and intelligent, and spends a lot of time asking himself why something is, and what choices to make. He always has a lot of questions in mind, but he's a practical thinker, and has a hard time understanding certain concepts. Sohnii can be stubborn and determined, but he's also very loyal, especially to his brother, whom he is overprotective of. He likes to think independently, but because he knows he can never stand up to a Makuta, you can expect him not to rebel unless he finds someone who feels the way he does. He's loyal to the Brotherhood, but mostly because he feels he doesn't have any other choice. After all, besides protecting Blink, what else is he supposed to do? He dislikes them for taking him away from Exurtha but he has learned that voicing his displeasure will get him nowhere. As a result, he is a compliant student. You'll notice that he is very inquisitive and always tries to follow instructions to the letter. He can be easily led at times. There's nothing he wants more than to prove himself... as a warrior, and to gain the approval of his superiors, something that Exurtha never really gave him. At least, not entirely. Bio: NOTE: I've condensed this history for easy reading, but the full version of his history is located here: https://sta.sh/0f3szp719tz Sohnii was created alongside his brother, Blink, Their Makuta, Exurtha, was a social outcast, by choice. He had a bit of a grudge against the Brotherhood, and this rubbed off slightly on his two Rahkshi, whom he kept secret. They underwent some basic physical and mental training; not enough to elevate them to level three, but enough to serve Exurtha's purposes in guarding the entrance to his tunnels, patrolling the forests, and bringing in Rahi for experimentation (although they were only able to do so for about 3 months before things fell apart.) Since he could not control them, Exurtha manipulated his creations, creating the illusion that he cared for them. It worked well, and Sohnii grew very attached to his Makuta. Unfortunately, certain members of the Brotherhood did not trust Exurtha... they found him to be untrustworthy, and ever since he heard about the new breed, he had stopped contacting them. Suspicious, they sent someone to investigate. To prevent his sons from being discovered, Exurtha sent them away for a few days while he met with the representative. The two brothers, unfortunately, were detected by a Toa of Lightning with a mask of translation. Being only barely level 2, she overwhelmed them, and they probably would have died if Exurtha hadn't showed up. After recovering briefly, the Makuta left to deal with the Toa's village... but first, he instructed them to kill her while he was gone. Sohnii accepted the task, but he had a secret... he was very inquisitive, and he wanted to learn more about this Toa... her Kanohi Rau enabled her to communicate with them, so he interrogated her before he killed her. She shared some of her personal views, as well as tried to convince them to let her go, which Sohnii took as a sign that the interrogation was over. He considered her words worthy of thought, but his loyalty to Exurtha was still stronger. The two brothers quickly learned that killing a sentient being was not as easy as killing a Rahi, and Blink was hesitant to complete the task, so Sohnii did it for him. Exurtha returned shortly after, and Sohnii thought things would return to normal. He was wrong. The individual sent to check up on Exurtha was still suspicious, so he stuck around to spy on the Makuta. At last, Sohnii and Blink's existence was confirmed, and the Brotherhood confiscated them. Because they didn't trust him, Exurtha had been instructed to turn over any intelligent Rahkshi he created. Instead, he had lied about it, and kept them hidden. Additionally, evidence that he had planned to revolt had been uncovered. So, Sohnii and Blink were taken away from the only life they had ever known, and placed at the academy. Aside from his responsibilities to the brotherhood, Sohnii isn't sure what his purpose is, but at least he isn't alone. He has his brother, and perhaps that's all that matters.

IC: Tukeli (interacting with Arero) Tukeli glanced over at Arero when he answered, and nodded. "I see. Po-Koro... do you miss it? What's it like?" She wasn't particularly fond of intense heat, or dry environments. She'd been to Ta-Koro a long time ago and aside from the Wall of History, hadn't really liked it there. She'd always assumed Po-Wahi wasn't much better, so she avoided visiting the village of stone. But it was always interesting to hear someone else's point of view... the six villages were so different culturally and she liked learning about them. Besides, she had a little experience of her own where living outside of your original Wahi was concerned, and it was nice to meet someone who shared that experience. Then he mentioned Le-Koro, which surprised her a bit. Then again, if she had slipped in a couple Treespeak words without realizing it, the fact that she had been living in Le-Wahi was probably obvious. She gave a light, barely audible laugh. "Not rude at all. No, I didn't, but you guessed right." She looked at the ground for a moment, before meeting the Matoran's gaze again. "Yes... I lived in Le-Koro for several centuries." In fact... ever since she had been forced to take shelter there, Tukeli had never left the wahi. This was the first time in ages that she had left the jungle behind, something she never would have considered only a few years ago. Knowing that was a strange feeling. "You say you needed a change of pace... I know what you mean." In more ways than one, if she was honest...

IC: Tukeli (interacting with Arero) Normally, Tukeli was rather reserved with her emotions... the differences in her expressions were usually slight. However, she was surprised by how polite this Po-Matoran was, and she couldn't help but smile. There was almost an air of sophistication about him, and to be honest, she found it to be a little refreshing. She had never met anyone quite like him, and she found herself growing more curious about him. When the word Toa-hero was spoken, however, Tukeli's became sheepish. She didn't think of herself very highly, so she tended to get a little embarrassed by the term. After all, she hadn't really done anything to deserve the title... at least not in her opinion. Not yet. However, Tukeli showed no sign of this, and simply smiled politely. "Sure. Whatever I can do to help." She found his second statement to be rather poetic, and comforting. Wairuha's wisdom... she would have to remember that one. "It's nice to meet you, Arero." She liked his name, too... it had a nice sound to it. Gladly taking the basket, Tukeli followed the Po-Matoran a few steps behind him. She tried to match her pace with his; she'd been a Toa long enough to know that Matoran were not capable of the same speeds as her, and after all, she didn't know where they were going yet. As they walked through the Koro, she gazed around at the village's buildings, and the cavern surrounding it. It was a lot different from the home she was used to, but with the lightstones lighting the streets, she found it pleasurable, in an odd sort of way. She turned to Arero, and tried to make conversation. "So, have you been here long?"

IC: Tukeli (interacting with Arero) Tukeli looked down at the Po-Matoran, a soft smile still on her face. He seemed nice enough, if not a little different than the Matoran she was used to spending time with. Centuries of living in Le-Koro, and Tukeli was used to others doing most of the talking. Le-Matoran were pretty social so she had gotten used to interacting with them... before that, she had struggled quite a bit. Tukeli used to be very shy, and sometimes, she still was She had never met a Po-Matoran before, though, so she wasn't entirely sure what to expect. Well, so far so good. If there was one thing she had learned, however, it paid to interact with others. You wouldn't learn anything by cowering in the corner. She just hoped that he wouldn't mind talking to her. Suddenly, the stranger lost his grip on the basket he was carrying, and the contents tumbled out onto the street. Tukeli jumped in surprise, and gasped quietly. Quickly, she knelt down, hoping to lend a hand. The Ga-Toa picked up a few of the smaller items, placing them carefully in the basket, silently hoping that he didn't mind the help... some Matoran, she had learned, were proud and didn't like to accept help, especially after dropping something. Her eyes were then averted to the sign. She didn't know that it had been recently crafted, but the detail and quality of it didn't escape her. She picked it up carefully, and handed it to him. There was a hint of concern in her aqua-colored gaze. "Um... are you alright, sir?" she asked quietly. "That's... an ever-fine sign you have." She glanced to the side awkwardly, before meeting his eye again. "I... I'm Tukeli. Would you like help carrying your things? If... if not, that's okay too." It couldn't hurt to offer, right..?

It's good to see activity! :3 I'll help however I can, but with only one character and no ideas for new ones, there's not much I can do, heh ^^' ...again I do have Fio but with the rest of his team gone there's not much I can do :/

...I wish I'd known sooner, I would have brought Tuki there to interact with you. Alas, I've already taken her to Onu-Koro. I also have Fionne but since the rest of his Toa team has been disbanded... he's pretty much a dead character now. I wish you luck though ;w;

IC: Tukeli (interacting with Arero) How long had it been since she had last stepped foot in the tunnels of Onu-Wahi? Years, at least. Too many for Tukeli to count. To be honest, things had been so hectic recently that she'd lost track of time... there was no telling how long it had been, and surely no one here would recognize her... maybe that was for the best. After all, she wasn't a Matoran anymore. But what was she doing here, anyway? To be honest... not even Tukeli was sure. She had been lurking in Le-Wahi for so long, but now she was about as far away from the treetops of Le-Koro as she could get. Maybe she just needed a change of scenery for a little while. Above all, Tukeli was looking for a purpose. She didn't feel quite as connected to Le-Koro as she used to, and with no other goal in mind, she had wandered here. If she didn't find what she was looking for, Tuki could always return to the jungle. If she did, though... well... she didn't want to get her hopes up. It felt oddly lonely without Kiru at her side... he hated tunnels, so she had to leave her Gukko friend behind. Well, she would manage. As she wandered through the Koro, Tukeli spotted a Po-Matoran. She wasn't sure what he was doing here, but she was curious, so approached him slowly. She waved at him and offered a small smile. "Hello."

Hm, I think I'll bring Tukeli over there, if you don't mind? I'm really excited to write with her again. >w<

EVERYBODY STAND BACK I SHALL NOW ATTEMPT *inhale* SCIENCE!!!! (I couldn't think of anything else but I wanted to jump in OTL)

That's right, Lego could have easily said no, but they allowed it, and that's better than nothing c: Even if there's never a Gen 3, though... Just because the canon ends doesn't mean the fandom has to end. Plenty of fandoms continue long after the series has ended, and as long as there is some interest in it, Bionicle can live on. It falls to us, the fans, to ensure that our fandom has a future.

Goodness, that is extremely impressive! The color choices are nice, too. Well done. c: Out of curiosity, how many pieces did you use? :3

Hm. I can't really say whether or not it will be coming... I would hope so though. I never really got the chance to take part in the fandom while it was in its height. I never really managed to connect with other fans either, and tbh I'm not really to step away just yet. I'd like to see G3 to bring interest back into the fandom for that reason, but even if there's never a G3 that doesn't mean the fandom will die. We can still keep Bionicle going through discussion, art, and writing, not to mention MOC's, even if I don't do a lot of that. I agree with Turaga Nuva, though. It all depends. However, the fact that the soundtracks were released last year is revealing. Lego hasn't forgotten about us, and that's significant, to me at least~

...what do you mean the soundtrack has been released?! *runs off to purchase it immediately* I can't believe I missed the anniversary. I'll leave my contribution to the topic, though, at least. MoL was my introduction into the Bionicle franchise. I was 9 years old, and I was hesitant to watch it at first. But by the end of the movie, I was convinced that it was pretty much the coolest thing ever. Needless to say, I've always been a bit biased towards it... I don't know what it's like to watch it as an adult, and a lot of the issues other people have with it I've never had. I love the script, the music, the designs... admittedly, it isn't perfect, but I don't really mind its flaws. The second and third movies didn't stick with me nearly as much and I have a hard time watching them. I could really just go on and on about how much I love this movie... As an awkward kid who didn't really understand why I was different at the time, I really related with Takua, and he's remained my favorite character all these years for that reason. It helped me realize that it's okay to be different, and that everyone has their part to play, even those who don't seem to fit into society. Other favorites of mine are Gali, Kopaka, and Lewa. Teridax terrified me as a kid, as did the Rahkshi, but I was fascinated with them too. My favorite scenes... you want me to pick one? Or even three? I don't think I can XD In the end, though, I can say that this movie shaped me in a lot of ways. In was a big influence in my art and writing and it really just defined my childhood as a whole. I definitely prefer the island culture, fantasy concepts, and overall mystery the Mata Nui saga had, and I probably always will. For a long time I thought I was the only one, but I'm glad to see that's not the case. Overall, I still watch Mask of Light, and I will for years to come. It is definitely my favorite movie of all time. And without it, I never would have discovered this wonderful franchise. After all, when I was a kid, Bionicle was considered to be a 'boy' thing. A lot of people had a hard time understanding how a girl could like Bionicle. But it was the story I fell in love with, and the story that keeps me going long after gen 1 has ended. I'd like to write a detailed analysis and write my opinion of it someday... maybe in the description of some fanart if I ever get the courage to draw any of the characters.

I have a Ga-Toa who spends most of her time in Le-Wahi, but I'm willing to take her anywhere. I haven't played here in several years so we can easily say that she's anywhere. Leaving her comfort zone to find a purpose wouldn't be too out of character for her.

Ugh, I hate how inactive I've been here... It's been a tough few months but I think I'm ready to jump back into BZPRPG with Tukeli. If anyone is looking for interactions or has suggestions where to start, I'm open... It's been a while so I'm honestly not sure where to start, ha. I'd really like to contribute to the roleplay though.