Post by ABDUL-RAHMAN AL-JARKAS on Nov 21, 2011 16:38:27 GMT -5
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ABDUL-RAHMAN IBN-HAMID AL-JARKAS • JUNIOR • SEVENTEEN • AHMED ADLY
"It is often the failure who is the pioneer in new lands, new undertakings, and new forms of expression."- Eric Hoffer
"It is often the failure who is the pioneer in new lands, new undertakings, and new forms of expression."- Eric Hoffer
"Let's begin, shall we? Tell me about yourself. I want to know everything."
Abdul-Rahman laced his fingers behind his head before relating his life to this stranger. "My name is Abdul-Rahman ibn-Hamid al-Jarkas. I was born on December the 30th, 1993," he said, hoping to hide his slight Arab accent. "I'm seventeen years old and intend on being a junior," he said.
"All right. So you know the truth about this place. What exactly did we invite you to this school for?"
"Well, my parents took me to the Central Library at the University of Aleppo before I was actually born," he started. "They hoped that I would be some sort of genius. They continued to do this until I was two years old," he said. He believed that this form of introduction was a good way of presenting himself. "I basically turned out to be slightly more intelligent than most people," he said, hoping that he did not seem too conceited. "From their indirect teaching, I tend to learn what I am reading quicker. I also tend to pick up languages faster, as in that I can generrally speak reasonably fluently only after hearing a song in the said language," he said.
"It is a good way to bridge the gap with different peoples," he closed.
"Oh yes. I see now why we would have invited you. Tell me please, a bit of background information. What is home life to you?"
He hoped that his origins would not start a debate about the usage on terms. "I was born in Aleppo, Syria, to an Adyghe father, as my name suggests, and my mother is Arab," he started before realizing that he made a grammatical mistake. "My father was actually a construction worker, so I am used to living under economic problems. Perhaps this was caused by al-Assad's rule over my country. At any rate, my family moved to the Republic of Adygea in Russia when I was seven. They allowed us in because of my father's ethnicity. I picked up Adyghe at home and also Russian, because that was taught at school," he continued. He remembered his home and then continued to transition.
"I enjoyed my time in the North Caucasus. Because of-perhaps-my ability, I also picked up the languages of my Ossetian, Chechen, Tatar, and Armenian neighbors. I also made forays into learning Avar and Karachay, so I can speak them to some degree. Also, since Adyghe is so similar to Kabardian, I managed to learn it quickly. My parents were astounded. Even then, I wanted to be a paleontologist," he started before realizing that he was getting ahead of himself.
"I felt like King Mithradates the Sixth of Pontus. However, I knew that I would never become as powerful as he was. The teachers at the school sponsored a trip around the rest of the republics of the North Caucasus. I wholeheartedly joined. I was struck by the violence in Chechnya and Ingushetia and how it spilled over into Dagestan. Later in that tour, I ran off to see the world by simply stowing away on an airplane,"
"Some teacher at school in Adygea mentioned this place so I came," he said.
"I see. You should fit right in. May I ask, what are your plans for outside of AGM?"
"My plans? I have not truly considered them too much, but I intend on either being a paleontologist or a chess player. I have not planned how to accomplish these goals, but I have made some tentative steps," Abdul-Rahman said, hoping that this was enough.
"Huh. That's fine, actually. Uh... would you like to tell me about any hobbies or part-time jobs you have? It may be too difficult to continue once you're on the island."
He stared thoughtfully before actually answering. "I truly enjoy chess and related sports. I competed internationally for Syria previously and I have the International Master ranking. I also find myself astounded by paleontology, as I said earlier. I do hope to one day have a higher ranking than Magnus Carlsen, even though I know that this is close to impossible," he answered. "I also like to study ethnography and history," he said after a few moments.
"I actually had the chance to work with Robert Bakker to continue my self-education on paleontology. He allowed me to be a co-author on one of his papers. I've also worked with C.C. Young's team," he finished.
"We're nearly finished now. But I'd like to know, how do you feel about AGM and super natural powers. I ask you be honest here."
Abdul-Rahman thought for a moment. "I believe that we are merely humans like all other humans. AGM is something of a usurper and is simply trying to degrade humanity. As long as a person can think, he or she is equivalent to all others. It may not be popular, but that is what I think," Abdul-Rahman said.
"One day people who are truly gifted will be recognized for it," he finished.
"Oh, I see. I have mixed feelings about it myself, but I know what I believe in. Well, great! I think we're finished now. I've gotten a real sense of who you are! Thanks so much for your time and we'll let you know. In the meantime, do you have any questions, comments or concerns?"
Write anything else here.
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"All right. So you know the truth about this place. What exactly did we invite you to this school for?"
"Well, my parents took me to the Central Library at the University of Aleppo before I was actually born," he started. "They hoped that I would be some sort of genius. They continued to do this until I was two years old," he said. He believed that this form of introduction was a good way of presenting himself. "I basically turned out to be slightly more intelligent than most people," he said, hoping that he did not seem too conceited. "From their indirect teaching, I tend to learn what I am reading quicker. I also tend to pick up languages faster, as in that I can generrally speak reasonably fluently only after hearing a song in the said language," he said.
"It is a good way to bridge the gap with different peoples," he closed.
"Oh yes. I see now why we would have invited you. Tell me please, a bit of background information. What is home life to you?"
He hoped that his origins would not start a debate about the usage on terms. "I was born in Aleppo, Syria, to an Adyghe father, as my name suggests, and my mother is Arab," he started before realizing that he made a grammatical mistake. "My father was actually a construction worker, so I am used to living under economic problems. Perhaps this was caused by al-Assad's rule over my country. At any rate, my family moved to the Republic of Adygea in Russia when I was seven. They allowed us in because of my father's ethnicity. I picked up Adyghe at home and also Russian, because that was taught at school," he continued. He remembered his home and then continued to transition.
"I enjoyed my time in the North Caucasus. Because of-perhaps-my ability, I also picked up the languages of my Ossetian, Chechen, Tatar, and Armenian neighbors. I also made forays into learning Avar and Karachay, so I can speak them to some degree. Also, since Adyghe is so similar to Kabardian, I managed to learn it quickly. My parents were astounded. Even then, I wanted to be a paleontologist," he started before realizing that he was getting ahead of himself.
"I felt like King Mithradates the Sixth of Pontus. However, I knew that I would never become as powerful as he was. The teachers at the school sponsored a trip around the rest of the republics of the North Caucasus. I wholeheartedly joined. I was struck by the violence in Chechnya and Ingushetia and how it spilled over into Dagestan. Later in that tour, I ran off to see the world by simply stowing away on an airplane,"
"Some teacher at school in Adygea mentioned this place so I came," he said.
"I see. You should fit right in. May I ask, what are your plans for outside of AGM?"
"My plans? I have not truly considered them too much, but I intend on either being a paleontologist or a chess player. I have not planned how to accomplish these goals, but I have made some tentative steps," Abdul-Rahman said, hoping that this was enough.
"Huh. That's fine, actually. Uh... would you like to tell me about any hobbies or part-time jobs you have? It may be too difficult to continue once you're on the island."
He stared thoughtfully before actually answering. "I truly enjoy chess and related sports. I competed internationally for Syria previously and I have the International Master ranking. I also find myself astounded by paleontology, as I said earlier. I do hope to one day have a higher ranking than Magnus Carlsen, even though I know that this is close to impossible," he answered. "I also like to study ethnography and history," he said after a few moments.
"I actually had the chance to work with Robert Bakker to continue my self-education on paleontology. He allowed me to be a co-author on one of his papers. I've also worked with C.C. Young's team," he finished.
"We're nearly finished now. But I'd like to know, how do you feel about AGM and super natural powers. I ask you be honest here."
Abdul-Rahman thought for a moment. "I believe that we are merely humans like all other humans. AGM is something of a usurper and is simply trying to degrade humanity. As long as a person can think, he or she is equivalent to all others. It may not be popular, but that is what I think," Abdul-Rahman said.
"One day people who are truly gifted will be recognized for it," he finished.
"Oh, I see. I have mixed feelings about it myself, but I know what I believe in. Well, great! I think we're finished now. I've gotten a real sense of who you are! Thanks so much for your time and we'll let you know. In the meantime, do you have any questions, comments or concerns?"
Write anything else here.
TIGERFIRE • 16 • MALE
