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Test Drive Meme (June + July)
TEST DRIVE MEME: JUNE + JULY EDITION
Welcome to
bravenewworld's test drive meme! This post is designed to help players test out their characters within the setting, as well as give them an opportunity to collect samples for their future application. The prompts below are all optional, and can be used to get a feel for the game, but we encourage players to get creative and use this post however best suits their needs. Players are welcome to use either prose or brackets for their threads.When creating a thread, it is advised that players give their prospective thread partners a bit of information in the subject line, such as the characters name and canon, or a possible typing and Enlightened ability (if this is applicable). These are not required, but will make it easier for any prospective players to thread with you. While not required, we also encourage you to take a look at the most recent AU Planning post.
THIS CYCLE'S PROMPTS
#1 Summer means it's time for a vacation! You and your Pokémon have hit the beach only to discover that not only has everyone else had the exact same idea, there's a bullying Raichu and Snubbull wandering around stepping on people's sandcastles! Will you stand up to them or let the squabble pass you by?
#2 A Noctowl has delivered you a message inviting you to enroll in Sanctuary's "Spoinkwarts School of Magecraft". How will you respond? If you say yes, you'd better head there for your supplies....it's doubtful you're able to buy cauldrons and Swellow-feather quills in Union.
#3 Perhaps it's time to beat the heat by heading to Refuge. But you've ventured there as evening is falling, and that can only mean one things: Zubats. Zubats everywhere. All at once. Suddenly. There is no escape, there is no release. There is only Zubat, and this cave.
#4 Aggron from the northern mountains have discovered Glacier music and are trying it out for themselves! Unfortunately, the only parts they've mastered are the grunting, yelling, and whipping their heads (and tails) around violently. Enjoy the concert!
#5 The Verdant Forest is full of pollen this time of year! And it looks like this Petilil that won't stop following you is allergic to....itself. It's also giving off pollen. Everywhere. Seriously, even if you don't have allergies, you're in trouble.
#6 Wildcard! Come up with your own prompt!
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Ken Ichijouji | Digimon Adventure 02
Y-
[ Oh dear. Maybe he's putting himself where he isn't wanted. Maybe he's being a bother. But Ken had made a promise to himself, and to his Pokémon, upon obtaining a Warp Band. He'd promised them that he'd become someone worthy of their loyalty, face his weaknesses, and move forward into the future. And that apparently means standing between Raichu, Snubbull, and this little girl's sandcastle. His fists are trembling, but they're clenched. And he's not budging. ]
Y-you shouldn't do that. Why would you? What purpose does it serve?
[ Raichu and Snubbull exchange a glance, then shrug. Raichu sparks a little. Purpose? It's FUN! What more purpose do they need!
Ken's teeth grit, but he appears to be in a pinch. ]
[ 3 ]
Agh -
[ If you can see through the Zubat swarm, there is a small child caught up in it. A small child trying to fight his way, step by step, through it. And now - there is a Weedle being borne up, up, and away... ]
--Wormmon!
[ 5 ]
Are you lost?
[ Ken crouches to speak to Petilil. His nose is running, but he's trying to motor through that, listening as it makes some bashful meeping noises. ] I see. The forest does look different when everything's in bloom, doesn't it?
[ More meeping. More nodding. Ken picks Petilil up and begins walking. ] Speak up if you recognize something, all right?
[ And yet, the later you encounter them....the more lost they're both going to seem. ]
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[Soaking wet and silent as the sea before a storm, Hinahoho stalked up behind the young boy, the little girl, and the sandcastle that appeared to be in danger. Had the sun been anywhere but near the horizon, his shadow would have loomed upon them all when he approached.
But-- this was fine. Baring his teeth in what could only be called a grin by definition alone, his eyes glinted with something feral as he stared down the two bullies.
You wanna pick a fight with the kids? Go ahead.
You'll need to face him as well.]
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[ Confused, Ken blinks as the taller - much taller - man approaches. ] Um...
[ Raichu and Snubbull are also staring up (and up, and up, and up). They exchange glances once they've taken the fullness of this human's height into account. They move closer together. Y-you wanna mess with them, human? Huh! You're n- you're not so tough...
Then Raichu attempts to stand on Snubbull's shoulders to see if that will make them even slightly closer to this human's height. But it's hard - to stay balanced - ]
Look out!
[ And Raichu goes toppling backwards. There's nothing to hit where he's headed, fortunately, except maybe the ocean.
And he's, you know, an Electric type. NBD.]
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Reacting with the swiftness of a fighter's instinct, Hinahoho reached out to grab the Raichu by the scruff of it's neck before the bully connected with the water and had a chance to shock anyone within reach.]
Oh no you don't!
[He ordered, and lifted the Raichu up (and up, and up) until they were at eyelevel.]
Some people want to enjoy their afternoon. Are you done here?
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Ken has no idea what is even going on with this tall man, so he crouches at the girl's side instead. ] It's - okay....they're just talking. Did you need help with your sandcastle?
[ The girl swallows a lump and then bawls louder. Passersby shoot Ken dirty looks. He can feel his skin flushing, and it's not from sunburn. ]
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[Hina said, giving the Snubbull the same treatment as the Raichu before taking them to a nearby rock and setting them down.]
If you can't play nice with others, then stay here or go home-- got it?
[There was no room for argument in his tone-- nor opportunity, as he turned back to join the two kids. Plunking himself in the sand, he grinned at the both of them.]
Sorry 'bout that. It was a little scary, huh?
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He realizes he's become distracted, however, when he hears the girl sniffling loudly beside him, and jerks his attention back where it belongs. A-are you gonna y-yell at her too...?
Ken feels so useless. Is there anything he can say to improve this situation? ] You didn't have to get involved.
[ It's an observation, not an accusation. It's also awkward as heck and he only realizes that after it's left his mouth.
Worthless, backwards him. ]
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[ The girl's sniffles are drying up by this point - which is good, because some adults are calling for her. She turns to Ken and, picking up a handful of wet sand, smacks it on the top of his head. You have to finish her sandcastle for her, okay? It's a promise!
Then off she runs to the comfort of her parents' arms, leaving Ken blinking with sand in his hair. Him?
He looks at the castle, which....looks pretty much finished to him. The girl is gone, but he voices his concern all the same. ] I'm not artistic.
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That's not an excuse to not watch this for our little friend, [he chided, and set about molding a short wall of sand with his big hands.]
I'm better with drawing, myself, but this looks fun.
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[ In case you hadn't noticed, sir, you're an adult. Adults don't do meaningless, valueless things like this.
Do they? ]
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[Hina asked, all innocence-- because apparently some adults do go and do meaningless, valueless things like this.]
I though you just said you weren't artistic. Wouldn't you rather have someone who likes to draw working with you than being alone?
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[ Which is a vague thing to say. Ken lowers his eyes respectfully (which also helps to hide his blush). ] It's appreciated.
[ He looks around. Okay. Building a sandcastle. That involves having a plan of some sort, wouldn't it, for how they want the sandcastle to look...and knowing what resources are available....
He finds two seashells and ends up staring at both of them, one in each hand. Which of these is better? He doesn't know what, seashell-wise, is most important. ]
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[He said, gently gesturing at the sandy barricades that he had been forming with his hands.]
Looks are as important as function here-- and sandcastles aren't meant to last forever, so don't think too hard on it.
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Ken feels as if this man has bestowed wisdom upon him. He nods. ] Right.
[ "Don't think" is an order he's always had trouble following, though, but...maybe, maybe this is something even he, who gets caught up in the details, who gets lost in minutiae, can contribute. Taking careful aim, Ken places the shells on the wall, one on either side of the "door" of the castle proper. The result is (mostly) symmetrical and kind of dull.
He did say he was bad at this. But as Ken sits back on his heels to contemplate his work, he seems to think that looks okay. ]
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And Hina rocked back on his heels, grinning at their work.]
Do you think our little friend would like this?
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He also climbs to his feet. ] I'll look for more shells.
[ And off he goes in pursuit of them. Ending conversations is even harder for him than starting them, but working on a project with someone does feel pretty good. He'll do his best to find lots of decorations for the sandcastle.
...whoops, that's a Shellder. ] Sorry.