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Test Drive Meme (February + March)


TEST DRIVE MEME: FEBRUARY + MARCH EDITION



Welcome to [community profile] 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 After the events in Union, the settlement of Refuge has decided to make the Shattering a more public affair. People who were impacted by the tragedies that befell the city, or those who wish to pay respects to a lost family member are encouraged to either send a Litwick off into the caves, or go off to find one. Who knows, you may find something out about yourself--or about the others around you.

#2 The Medical Center in Union is in need of volunteers, and has sent out a call. But it's not because of what you might think. The weather has been surprisingly warm this time of year, and because of it, a number of Pokémon have decided to, um, fix the population discrepancy that the Elite Four's attack has caused. Baby 'mon have overrun the Breeding Center, and many have found their way at the Medical Center for overflow. There are going to be a lot of diapers that need changing...

#3 With the warm weather hinting at a full return, flocks of Pokémon have begun their northern migration back into the Verdant Forest and beyond. Unfortunately, a few of the wild Flying-type breeds are less than respectful of old monuments, and the Lake and Forest Shrine have received a few unwanted guests making a mess. Shooing them off only seems to anger them, and the Shrines are filthy as a result of their visit. Ugh, will these rude Pokémon ever leave?!

#4 After the attack from the Elite Four, help has been filtering in from all parts of the known world. As a result, a number of temporary food carts have opened up in the business district of Union. Workers have to eat, right? This is a perfect time to expand your palette, but be warned, some of the delicacies can be a bit... eclectic, we'll say. Eat at your own risk.

#5 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!
glyphe: (in one room of that mansion)

Weiss Schnee | RWBY | Ice/Fire Master of Battle

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-08 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
[1]

[she knows very little about Refuge, only that the citizens are allies of Union and that they live underground. today, she has the opportunity to witness people participating in the Shattering. and as wary of these Refugees as she is, Weiss wants to participate. for one reason. she lost her mother and wants to pay respects.

for now, she's kind of standing in the back of the group, observing. she sees a Litwick being set loose into the caves and she fidgets. her Snorunt waits patiently beside her, nudging her a little, but Weiss doesn't budge]


[2]

[Weiss thought that taking care of baby Pokémon would be an easy job. she was wrong. so far, she's been tugged and chewed on, cried on, and... well, she doesn't want to think about what else. why had she volunteered to help? she could have been spending her time training her own Pokémon instead of chasing around these babies.

she grunts as she hefts up a baby Bagon that is currently trying to get at her long ponytail]


Oh, no, you don't. [it roars at her... of course, a baby Pokémon roar isn't very scary] That's enough of that. It's time for your feeding. Now, where did I put that bottle?

[5]

[have another scenario you want to try? lay it on me! planning post is here!]
kittyears: (62)

wildcard; 3-flavored

[personal profile] kittyears 2016-02-08 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Those pesky flying Pokemon, indeed! Where there are birds, there are cats chasing them, and it seems as though this evening is no different.

A trainer dressed in all black watches as her Purrloin unleashes some furious swipes honed on one of the largest looking Spearows that they have come across. Though the feline makes short work of the unlucky creature, it may also be attracting the wrath of its friends. The trainer seems unphased by the flock closing in on her Purrloin, but really, four against one? How fair can that be?]
glyphe: (at the ends of a red scorching hell)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-08 02:22 am (UTC)(link)
[it's not fair at all. at least Weiss does not think so. she is just coming from the Forest Shrine when she stumbles onto the scene. she looks like the complete opposite of the other trainer, wearing all white, with long white hair tied up in a high ponytail.

her snorunt mirrors her annoyance with the flock of Spearow, and they give a quick nod to each other before Weiss is pointing at the bird-type Pokémon]
Neve, take those guys out!

[the snorunt chirps and heads for Purrloin and the Spearow]
kittyears: (67)

[personal profile] kittyears 2016-02-08 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
[With an outfit that stands out against the dusk so easily, Blake wonders why she hadn't seen the other trainer sooner. She must have been more immersed in the situation at hand than she thought. Though her head turned to take a glance at her well-intentioned interloper, she remains cool, saying nothing to her, words only reaching her Purrloin.]

Fake Out! [There's a small rumbling noise from the Purloin as it tackles the nearest Spearow, not taking it out completely, but hitting it hard enough to make it flinch.

It's like she's making a perfect opening for the Snorunt.]
glyphe: (but her icy face couldn't speak)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-08 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Weiss sees the opening and she grins, pleased. it seems as though the other has accepted her help]

All right! Icy Wind, Neve!

[she doesn't need to tell the Snorunt that. it was already expecting the next move, but it sends out the blast, causing a couple spearow to faint right away. the attack was super effective!]
kittyears: (66)

[personal profile] kittyears 2016-02-08 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a very small smirk at the effectiveness of the Snorunt's icy blast, Blake shoving her hands in the pockets of her jacket. She knew she had this in the bag to begin with, but with that extra helping hand? It would be only moments until their assured victory.]

Alright, let's finish them off with more Fury Swipes. [She nods to her Purrloin, who seems to be absolutely pumped up in spite of the chilly air around her. There's another pounce as claws are out, ready to make feathers fly!]
glyphe: (there was a mansion made from ice)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-08 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Snorunt assists by sending forth another blast of icy wind. both attacks send the remaining spearows away, and they squawk angrily as they leave. perhaps they have gone to get more of their friends? or maybe they were simply retreating. it's hard to tell.

Weiss is not at all bothered by the threatening squawks, and she steps forward so that she can see the other trainer better. she's pleased with herself, but even more happy to have sort of teamed up with a stranger. Weiss doesn't... make friends easily]


Those were some intense Fury Swipes. [she addresses both Purrloin and the trainer, gaze moving from one to the other]
kittyears: (69)

[personal profile] kittyears 2016-02-08 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Blake, being the strong, silent, and mysterious type, is no better with people. But when it comes to people who fight at her side? She can make an exception.]

Thank you. [Though she is grateful for her help, it's almost as if she speaks to the Pokemon rather than her impromptu partner when she continues.] Your Snorunt's ice is comparable.
glyphe: (but her icy face couldn't speak)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-08 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Snorunt chirps up at the mysterious trainer, happy to be praised.

okay, so they've complimented each other. this was good! now, how to keep the conversation going?]


Those Spearow have been here since the afternoon. They've been causing quite the commotion, along with the other bird Pokémon. [Weiss gestures back to the shrine] They've made a mess of the Shrine.
kittyears: (16)

[personal profile] kittyears 2016-02-08 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
That's why I decided to have Beauty here get some practice in. If they were just going to stay here bothering people, might as well kill two birds with one stone. [...] Pun not intended.
glyphe: (there was a mansion made from ice)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-08 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
[oh... maybe that pun wasn't intended, but it pulls a chuckle from Weiss. that was actually pretty clever!] Beauty, huh? [she affixes her gaze on Purrloin again, smiling] That's a lovely name.
kittyears: (69)

SEE WHAT I DID THURR

[personal profile] kittyears 2016-02-08 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Does she think the name is funny? Blake's expression stays as placid as ever, though she does look down at Beauty instead of gazing at her new acquaintance.]

I came up with the name when I was younger... [Save face, Blake!]
glyphe: (the girl thought)

AT LEAST YOU DIDN'T NAME IT ADAM

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-08 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Weiss doesn't think it's funny at all! she wouldn't have said it was a lovely name for no reason. she stoops down to pat her snorunt on the back]

I like it. [for real!] This is Neve. [and then she looks back up at Blake again] And I'm Weiss.
kittyears: (pic#)

UHGHGGHGGGGGGGG

[personal profile] kittyears 2016-02-08 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Beauty wiggles her tail at her company, purring lightly to herself as Blake tries to navigate her way through maintaining her image of poised and professional trainer.]

Oh. [She looks back at Neve, offering a softened look in spite of herself.] Hi. [Pokemon were so much easier to talk to than people...

Speaking of, she probably should have given her name about five minutes ago.]


Blake.
glyphe: (i am glad that you have talked to me)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-08 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Beauty and Blake. it had a certain ring to it, didn't it? Weiss is so excited! it's been a long time since she made a friend! she stands up, smooths out her Combat Skirt™ while trying to not be awkward] Well met, Blake. [........well met? that didn't sound very casual! get it together, Weiss!] I mean! It's nice to meet you!

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magicquotes: (♪ twilight)

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[personal profile] magicquotes 2016-02-09 11:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luckily for Weiss, she has another volunteer to help, and he appears to be taking everything in stride. Baby Pokemon seem to calm down a bit when they're near him, though when one happens to climb him or bite him or do what comes naturally, he simply smiles. ]

Ah, here it is. [ He deftly wrestles the bottle from a Magby attempting to make off with it and holds it out for Weiss to take. ] Do you need me to hold her for you?
glyphe: (that mansion was cursed)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-09 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[this guy... he's been so calm about everything. it's as if he has a gift with the baby Pokémon, and Weiss is a little envious]

I think I've got her... [but the Bagon struggles in her arms. she tries to reach for the bottle, but that's when the Bagon slips a bit, and she has to use both arms to hold her. Weiss is loath to admit defeat, but she really can't do this alone] On second thought, maybe I could use a little help.
magicquotes: (♪ artemis)

[personal profile] magicquotes 2016-02-10 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
Very well. [ He carefully grips the Bagon; the Pokemon attempts to nibble his fingers, but he doesn't flinch. It's a small mercy that she's hungry and is old enough to recognise the bottle and what it represents; she opens her mouth and makes hungry sounds. ] There we go. Misbehaving won't get you any sustenance.
glyphe: (i wish to tell you an ancient story)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-10 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
[huh. very well then. Weiss leans in with the bottle, and the Bagon accepts it gratefully. watching the little one eat with such gusto causes Weiss to forgive her. it's hard to stay mad at baby Pokémon, anyway]

How did you get her to calm down so quickly?
magicquotes: (♪ twilight)

[personal profile] magicquotes 2016-02-10 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ He relaxes his grip a bit and puts the Bagon down, letting it drink in more or less peace. ]

It helps that she seems to have a quiet nature, but I admit that some of it is probably this. [ He takes out a little pouch and shows it to Weiss; from it emits a sweet and spicy scent. He puts it back, after a moment. ] Normally I'd burn it as incense, but it works well enough just in a powder. It makes Pokemon a bit calmer.

Holding them in a way that makes it clear they can't get to you also helps. So it's a combination of factors, I'm afraid.

[ He was holding the Bagon in a certain way, after all, in more of a clamping grip than anything. ]
glyphe: (i am so glad that you are here with me)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-10 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
[whoa! so there was a trick to it! Weiss is fascinated]

You sound like you've been around baby Pokémon a lot.
magicquotes: (♪ undine)

[personal profile] magicquotes 2016-02-10 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
I have, in many ways. Feeding and caring for them normally is no easy task, that I'll admit, but at the very least it's something that they'd do by themselves, or something they'd receive from a parent.

[ His voice sounds a bit wry. ] Now, getting them to take medicine, or getting them to hold still for treating serious injuries - such a thing is a much rougher prospect. It's for that purpose that I learned how to hold Pokemon of all kinds. [ It's hard enough for baby Pokemon. Imagine trying to hold down an adult. ]
glyphe: (in one room of that mansion)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-10 08:53 am (UTC)(link)
Do you go to a school for something like that? [learning how to hold Pokémon...]
magicquotes: (♪ twilight)

[personal profile] magicquotes 2016-02-10 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
Goodness, no. I haven't been to proper civilisation in at least 30 years. I learned it by trial and error, mostly. [ He has to eat, after all, and so he learned how to treat and identify all sorts of problems in exchange for somewhere to sleep, or raw ingredients for cooking, or something to eat...Handling actual money here is an experience. ] There's always a trick, if you know how. It's learning how that's the hard part.

[ A baby Aipom is climbing up into his hair while he's speaking; he just doesn't seem to mind at all. It perches with pride on his head. It's a comical sight. ]
glyphe: (there was a strong seal put over it)

[personal profile] glyphe 2016-02-11 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Weiss was mostly joking about the whole school thing, but she wasn't expecting an answer like what she got. she watches the Aipom curiously, to see what will be done about it, and the man just lets it sit there on his head. she would be freaking out if a Pokémon that wasn't her own started climbing on her like that!]

I see. I suppose I still have a lot to learn. [her eyes fall on the Bagon again. she looks so happy and serene]