Test Drive Meme (June + July)

[bravenewmods]

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 encouraged to use either first person or third person for their threads.

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THIS CYCLE'S PROMPTS
#1 Refuge has opened its gates to the people of Union, Caldera and Citadel, in the most hospitable way they feel possible: A party. Some have come to explore the expansive underground city, but mostly, word has spread about how Refuge's brews are on point. They don't seem to discriminate on age, either.

#2 The city of Caldera is starting a major production project and they need workers. The forges are constantly going day and night and the pay's good, but it's hot, hard work that'll leave you tired and achy to say the least.

#3 The Summer Solstice festival has begun in Citadel. The tree is in full bloom, with flowers of every color dot its branches. This week-long celebration brings together the various tribes that call Citadel its home through music, dancing and, of course, fighting. There is a tournament set to begin, boasting some of the strongest Valkyries that Citadel has ever known among the combatants.

#4 The heat has really gotten to the people of Union, and as a result many have moved south for a weekend get-away in the Archipelago and the larger Island. The sand is warm and the water is too, but doesn't the beach seem a bit crowded for a once seemingly deserted area?

#5 Wildcard! Come up with your own prompt!

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Excellen Browning | Super Robot Wars: Original Generation

[platinumlucifer]

[[OOC: Excellen is a Normal/Flying Engineer from Caldera. She is a lieutenant in the Steel Battalion, serving in the same division as Thorin Oakenshield. With a reputation for being an insatiable tease, she is also known for her quick, tactical decision making on the battlefield, as well as her skill as a sniper.]]

#1

[ Good food and good beer? You bet your ass Excellen is there. Lounging at the bar, a giant tin mug of some kind of ale, the buxom blond knocks her drink back before slamming it on the counter. ]

Kaaaaa~

Hey mister bartender! Can you get me another? Pretty please? I'm reaaaaaally thirsty!

[ Leaning over the counter, she strategically crossed her arms over her chest, leaning forward just slightly. Was she making Deerling eyes at the bartender for discounted drinks?

Was water wet? ]


#4

[ Summers were murder in Caldera, and with the major renovations (or whatever they were doing, she honestly didn't know) going on, Excellen sure was glad she got reassigned elsewhere. She even got vacation time, which was pretty awesome. Hearing about the tropical islands down south, she could hardly resist.

So there she was, dressed in the latest Calderan summer fashion, patrolling the beach. There were so many people around, it really was impressive. She could have some fun here.

Spying someone of interest, Excellen called out. ]

Yoohoo~

[ Hey you with the cute butt, Excellen wants to talk to you~ ]


#5

[ Hit me up with a prompt, yo! ]

4!

[expertonshutters]

[His butt was pretty cute, thank you for noticing.]

[He's obviously no Unionite since he's wearing a pair of normal, Calderan swim trunks. He pauses to look over his shoulder.]

Eh?

[You might even recognize him!]

[platinumlucifer]

[ Oh it's Hayato! She remembers you. She's a little embarrassed that she doesn't remembers him at that angle (she should fix that~!), but that's okay, she can play it off. ]

Hayato, I didn't know you'd be down here!

[ She jogs over toward him, all smiles and sunshine. ]

[expertonshutters]

[...Oh snap! His eyes brighten with recognition- and then a little apprehension.]

Excellen! I could say the same to you. How are you?

[platinumlucifer]

I'm great, now that you're here. I was just looking for somebody to do a favor for me? You don't mind, right?

[expertonshutters]

...

[His eyebrow flies northward.]

What kind of favor?

[platinumlucifer]

[ That's a good boy. She pulls a small bottle out of her bag, holding it up to him. ]

Can you put this on my back? I can't reach and I burn real easy.

[ But does he take the bait? ]

[expertonshutters]

[Well, honestly? Normally that wouldn't really bother him. Unfortunately now, things broke when he touched them, People broke. He didn't want to think would could happen if he were to do something as simple as put sunscreen on someone's back.

He tries to play it off. Mostly because he figured her intentions were anything but good.]

Sorry, but I know you're up to something. Do you really think I'm that easy, Excellen?

1

[steelbeowulf]

[Kyosuke's been watching the steady progression of alcohol with a bit of a sour expression]

Another one?

[platinumlucifer]

[ Excellen tips her head slightly toward him. This was likely her third or fourth, yet despite her size she seems to be holding them pretty well. She's a bit flushed, maybe slightly more friendly than normal, but other than that she appears fine.

She's not getting up from her chair, though, so the jury's still out. ]

I need t'try everything they've got to figure out what I like!

You can buy me a drink too if you want. I'll make it worth your while~

[steelbeowulf]

Buy you a drink... yes, I suppose I can do that.

[platinumlucifer]

[ Uwoah, that actually worked on him? YES! Will senpai finally notice her?? ]

Really?

[ Her eyes sparkle, and she comes in close to try to nuzzle into his arm. ]

Kyosuke, you're gonna make a girl blush. Or is that what you want? Could it be that there's a secret ladies man behind the dour face?

[steelbeowulf]

Maybe. Bartender!

[He calls the man over and slips him a scrap of paper]

One of these for my friend, please.

[The bartender takes the paper, looks it over, and smiles. He returns soon with a rather odd concotion and gives it to Excellen.]

[platinumlucifer]

[ She watches the exchange with rapt interest. Oho, what is this, some kind of top secret drink? She can hardly wait! Excellen grips his arm even tighter in anticipation.

Then the thing comes out and she stares. ]

Ah.

[ She looks down at the glass, up at Kyosuke.

Down at the glass.

Up at Kyosuke. ]

Um. What's that?

[steelbeowulf]

It's good for you.

#1!

[punchesyu]

[Holy crap, she's kicking back the beer here. He sits at the bar, uncomfortably, sipping his own drink. Watching this crazy girl. She's cute and all but man.]



Maybe you should think about slowing down first...?

[She's making a ruckus!]

#1!

[platinumlucifer]

I'm fine, I'm fine!

[ Yeah, she was making a ruckus, but so was everyone else! Besides, she was having fun. Don't deny her this. ]

Hey, where's your drink? Hey, bartender! Get this cutie over here a drink, I think he needs one~

[punchesyu]

[As the bartender goes to fill the request, Yosuke just looks shocked for a second. Did she just call him a cutie?]

Y-Yeah, I'll take one! I didn't even tell you my name, I'm Yosuke, nice to meet you! You come around here often?

[Man he'll feel accomplished if he just gets her number.]

[platinumlucifer]

Nope, this is my first time! [ She puts a hand to her face, a mischievous grin on her face. ] Yosuke, huh? So, how long did y'think you'd get away with being in a place like this, hmm?

[punchesyu]

[With a response like that, he actually gets a little worried, especially since she's been drinking.]

Uhhhh! What do you mean by that, get away with?

[Should he be worried]

[platinumlucifer]

[ Her grin grows by the second as she closes in. ]

You. Know. What. I. Mean.

4! ... I am vaguely sorry

[darer]

[ Whoever it was that Excellen was calling out to, the Arcanine that comes bounding her way probably isn't it. Kiltal isn't looking where she's running, really, her eyes glued to a frisby someone, somewhere threw that she decided to follow.

Brace for impact? ]

Don't be <3

[platinumlucifer]

[ Being a Flying-type primary and having an impossibly small hit box has its advantages, namely narrowly dodging an incoming fire puppy. That was close, though. She could definitely feel the heat! He probably would have flattened this squishy baby if he had actually collided with her. ] Uwoah! Where's the fire, other than on you?!

[darer]

[ Oh- whoa what? Kiltal whirls around immediately when she feels more than sees quick moment right past her face. Barks excitedly! She looks happy. And there's a voice Excellen knows very well, at which the overgrown puppy immediately perks up. ]

Kiltal! Careful there before you bowl someone over.

[ Yup, that's definitely a former Major General wandering over. In beach clothes, which in this case means swimming trunks and an unbuttoned shirt that's more for the comfort of the Unionites than anything else. The patches of dark blue scales here and there on hands, forearms and chest are new, shiny and new even, but otherwise he hasn't changed by much. ]

[platinumlucifer]

[ She knew that voice, could it be ] Boss! [ Oh yeah, she'd know those luscious locks anywhere. Whoa, looks like you've changed a bit, Thorin! Excellen approves. Standing up, the blond waves enthusiastically at him. ]