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Test Drive Meme (August + September)

TEST DRIVE MEME: AUGUST + SEPTEMBER 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 It’s a fishing expedition! For a limited time only, this boat full of expert Pokémon anglers will lend interested parties a Super Rod - and provide instructions free of charge. What sort of Pokémon will you reel in? Or will you end up “catching” one of your companions during casting practice?

#2 In a show of goodwill, Gigas has donated a vehicle called a “jeep” to the medics of Union to expedite their arrival on crisis scenes. But a curious young Audino has taken it for a spin - and it’s headed right for the Flower Grove! Look out!

#3 Not to be outdone by Sanctuary’s sporting events, Caldera has invented a sport called Volley-the-Ball! It’s best played on sand, while shirtless. It is hot here in the desert, after all! Pokémon are encouraged to compete on teams alongside their Trainers.

#4 The Warp Bands are experimenting with a new feature that lets you track Pokémon just by keeping an eye on the screen. This is causing traffic jams in town as everybody wanders around looking at their Warp Bands instead of where they’re going. And into the middle of the chaos ambles a little old lady with a Furfrou, trying to find the Growlithe her Warp Band claims is nearby so it can make a friend….

#5 A local restaurant has debuted an “all you can eat” buffet of PokéPuffs and Poffins, which has attracted the notice of a rogue Snorlax. It’s promptly fallen asleep, and is blocking the door to the kitchen with only 15 minutes left till closing. If somebody doesn’t wake it up soon, none of the Pokémon waiting will get to have any treats!

#6 Wildcard! Come up with your own prompt!

If you have any setting questions, or want to do some reading before posting a thread, you can find the setting directory here! Happy tagging!

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{ 1 }

[ Being from Glacier, Veronica doesn't need to learn how to fish. Instead, she's on this boat to relax, a glass of wine in one hand as she reclines in a beach chair, a small cloud floating just above her head to shield her from the sun's rays. She's got some sort of a magazine open and a Noibat with a bow on its head is perched on her shoulder, staring intently. When it chitters, she turns a page.

They are both so intent on their "reading" that they'd probably make an easy target if anybody's aim were to go awry... ]

{ 4 }

Noi noi nooooooiiii~

[ Gangway!! Noibat flutters from distracted person to distracted person, hoping to startle them into stopping so the little old lady can make it across the street successfully. Veronica, arms crossed, watches from afar.

These distracted people include you, incidentally. LOOK OUT, SLOW PERSON! ]

{ 5 }

Good afternoon.

[ Veronica knocks on Snorlax's head, then folds her arms behind her back. Her posture is impeccable. ] Naptime's over. I'll escort you away.

[ Snorlax isn't listening. Noibat giggles. How ruuuuude. ] Noi noi.

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[Maybe not needing to learn anymore, but Duo liked it and found it fun, so he was partaking in the fishing activities... and this one was heavy. He finally gave a final large yank, and-]

LOOK OUT!

[Watch out, lady! Incoming Goldeen!]

Noi!

[ That sounds more like laughter than fright as Noibat pops up off the woman's hat. A blast of supersonic waves, and Goldeen is smacked to one side, landing on the deck.

Veronica turns a page in the magazine. ] Nemesis.

Noiiiiiiiii. [ What? She's not sorry. Are you going to Bond with that, Braids? ]

Nice shot.

[Duo crouched down, focusing for a moment with his Warp Band. He didn't want to leave the poor Goldeen out of the water longer than necessary.]

Though, sitting this close to the fishers could prove to be a little hairy, eh?

[ Veronica will neither confirm nor deny this statement. ] Is it injured?

[ Noibat looks affronted. As if! She knows what she's doing! For shame.

Heh! ]

Just minor.

[Once he had attuned the Warp Band and the fish seemed to be more accepting of his attention, he pulled a potion from his pocket and started checking for injuries to use it on.]

There you go. Feels better, right?

Deeeen...

[That sounded a little like relief.]

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I believe an apology's in order from us, as well.

[ Noibat puffs up its cheeks and tries to look innocent. These two actions cancel each other out, and she finally shrugs her little wings. Nobody ended up with a fish in the face! But she supposes she could have been a bit gentler. ] Noi!

[ ...The human suppresses what might have been a smile, and seems to think that's as good as they're going to get. Acceptable, therefore. ]

Gold.

[Fine... apology accepted. You were just protecting that human, right?]

Well, that sort of sounded like things are okay. [He gave the Goldeen a pat, careful of the horn.] Time to get you some water, okay? [It seemed to agree, flopping a little on the ground. He looked around a bit, and then decided to use his Warp Band to keep the fish for now so it wouldn't be uncomfortable.]

I don't think I've seen you before, either. [He turned to the woman and Noibat.] I'm Duo Maxwell from Union.

Veronica Ananko. Glacier. [ She leaves her military title out of this since she's not on duty today, sitting up and putting aside the magazine. ] This is Nemesis.

Nooooooi! [ "Duo" when there's only one of him? "Braids" he is!

...Nemesis may take advantage of no one being able to understand her most of the time. Veronica doesn't bother correcting her. ] Is this your first time fishing?

No, but it's my first time catching.

[He laughed a little sheepishly.]

I'm usually not that lucky.

Fishing is more a sport of patience than luck.

[ She picks up her magazine again. The cover betrays it to be "Ghost Pokémon Monthly SUMMER SPECIAL!!! Chilling Frights for Balmy Nights!" ]

Yeah?

[Duo shrugged a bit.]

I've never been one for patience.

[He raised an eyebrow at her magazine choice.]

Are you studying ghost types?

...I wouldn't say that.

[ Noibat decides to perch atop Duo's head, if he'll let her. HEY! Human? Did you know the Pokémon Shedinja doesn't even breathe?? And if you look in its back, it'll steal your SOUL~? ] Noi noi!! Noiiiiiiii~~!

[ Much delighted wing fluttering. ]

[He made a startled noise, ducking a little as the flappy little bat came at his head. Unexpected and sudden head approaches tended not to go over well with him, but he managed to settle with the Pokémon on his arm as it chattered away at him in clear excitement.]

So, wait... the Noibat is studying ghost Pokémon?

[Okay... that was a new one. He wondered for a moment if Pokémon could sense Enlightened typings.]

[ Nemesis cackles. Studying makes her sound so erudite! What a lark.

Veronica decides a change of subject is in order. ] What's your usual occupation?

[ Seeing as they're both on break from reality, as it were.

Well, except for Nemesis. Nemesis always wants to read about Ghosts. ]

[He raised an eyebrow at the cackling and then shrugged.]

I work for the Sweepers. We go digging around and recover old technology. My Engineer ability helps with that.

What about you?

Swords of the Savior. [ She stands up a bit taller at that; it's reflex. ] Off-duty currently, however.

[ Hence the, you know. Hat. Etc. ]

Well, everyone needs a vacation now and then. [He chuckled.] 's why I'm here.

What brings you on a fishing trip if you're not fishing?

[ Veronica adjusts her hat, looking out to sea for a moment. This ocean is very different from Glacier's. ] Change of pace, I suppose.

Did you need more fishing line? [ There is a Poliwhirl wandering the deck now with a tackle box. Everybody doing okay? ]

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Maaan, this is really annoying. I heard there was some cheap Pokemon food here but now this is going on.

[Hi, Veronica, there's this... bald guy slouching up onto the scene, wearing some weird getup of yellow pajamas, red gloves and a billowing white cape. He stops beside the Snorlax, surveying things with a vacant expression before turning to Veronica and pointing at it.]

Hey, is this big tubbo yours? It's being a real nuisance....

[ If Veronica has an opinion about this gentleman's getup or demeanor, she doesn't share it. Instead, she looks at him out of the corner of her eyes, taking him in, then continues to address Snorlax. ] This is your final warning. Please step aside.

Noinoinoinoinoi. [ More snickering from Noibat. The bow atop its head bobbles.

It seems they may have to resort to more drastic measures. ]

Uh..? [Oh, wow, she's ignoring him. Looks like this place is bringing in all kinds of rude folks. Sheesh.

Oh well, no helping that. He takes another look at the Snorlax, tilting his head a bit before he steps a bit closer to it and crouches down.]

Well, if it's not yours I'll just go ahead and get rid of it.

[Sure looks like a guy fixing to pick up a Snorlax.]

[ Sure does. This is perplexing. Alarming, even. ] You'll injure yourself.

[ Or it. Seriously, civilian, stand down. She's got a plan. ]

[Too late, he's doing it. Even more surprising, he's... actually doing it. A grunt and a heft and the dull-looking baldy is princess-carrying a Snorlax.]

Okay, let's get outta here.

[And he's just gonna... head on over toward the door.]

[ .....Well. She is not. Going to argue with results.

Or with the Noibat currently laughing so hard it's in danger of falling out of the air.

Adapting to the situation, Veronica sidles her way (barely) around the Snorlax's bulk, walking in front of Saitama to help open a path for him. ] Clear the entrance! You'll be allowed in shortly.

[ Pokémon and humans scatter. But there's this one Lickitung that just hasn't got the message. It's bouncing on the balls of its feet right at the threshold of the restaurant. Food! Food! Food! Food! When's the foooood??? ]

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