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[Mute]

But we've never chatted. ._. The word Mute shows up on the bottom, and you probably think oh he's just some guy that knows some guy. Well lets break the ice! I've been around some of these communities for a while now and I'd like to think we're a tight group of homies. So uhhh to people like Camulus, Chimaera, Kazicht, etc. What's up? Y'all seem like cool cats and I'd like to get to know ya.

And for some of yous others that I do know and haven't talked to in ages, a to you too! Don't leave me hanging.

[Layrinn]

Whee-hoo! My turn ^^

First a bit about Layrinn...

Layrinn first truly came to life as a HUnewearl waaaay back on DC PSO v.1. I guess that was something like three years ago, huh? I played her a little while on Dark Age of Camelot and a teensy bit on Earth & Beyond. When PSO ep 1&2 came out for the Game Cube, it was addiction all over again, as Layrinn once again hunted on the planet Ragol. (This is when I hooked up with the AT) Now, like most of her fellow former hunters, she's waging battle against the beastmen hordes on Vana'diel... with the same trusty friends by her side. ^^

'Rinn is the most in-depth and well defined character I have ever created... she has a life all her own. It would take far too much time to relate it all here. She's formed unbreakable bonds with those who have been there to experience it with her. (many of which have spilled over into real-life friendships for me) If I had to sum her up in a few short phrases, I would pick the short description I wrote on her PSO Guild Card:

Black haired beauty with a heart of gold. She's a lover and a fighter.


And now, a bit about me...

I recently moved from Virginia to Colorado where I am attending grad school, studying robotics to earn my master's degree in Electrical Engineering. I like what I'm studying, but it's a lot of hard work. I work as a graduate teaching assistant to support myself while I'm in school. For the last two semesters, this has entailed teaching several electronics labs... if you ever hear me say I gotta go teach, that's what I'm off to do. (Professor 'Rinn! ;p) It's been a surprisingly enjoyable experience for me, and actually has me considering teaching as something to do for a living, although I'd prefer to be in a more design oriented role.

My hobbies include gaming, (duh) fast cars, and electronics. I'm fairly skilled at all kinds of technical stuff... everything from electronic gadgetry to some serious automotive projects. I'm just as "at home" online in FFXI as I am hunched over an oscilloscope or an engine bay. ^^ Every now and then, I get a creative itch.. and I like to scratch it by working on computer illustrations or 'Rinn-oriented fan fiction. You can find several examples of both if you dig around these forums a bit. (In fact, this would be a good way to get to know some of the more subtle details of 'Rinn's persona) There's also an elusive picture of me floating around here somewhere. ;)

Oh yeah... and I'm totally freakin' in love with the rock group Dream Theater. There is no one better... don't even try. ;p


I'm always up for a chat. I have two PCs set up, so even when I'm playing something online I still have AIM and MSN up. (my contact info is in my profile) So... if I'm home and I'm awake, chances are excellent that I'll be available to talk. ^^ I think the idea of a group chat is awesome. I generally spend all weekend on Vana'diel, so any time then is fine really.