Test Drive Meme (February + March)

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TEST DRIVE MEME: FEBRUARY + MARCH 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.

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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!

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Comments

[actsmagnificent]

[ ...It's technically their job to encourage this sort of behavior since that's what brings the organization revenue, though. ] It's nice to know word has spread.

...we're a little indisposed right now, though.

[ Which answers your earlier question about how things went down for her. But yeah, no tours or tickets at present. Sorry. ]

[duette]

[ All at once, her glimmering dies down, and her shoulders sink a little. Turning around again, concern creases her features. ]

Indisposed... so you were affected after all?

[ Well, she supposes she can handle a wait time. ]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Sweet girl. Haruka sighs. ] Nobody was hurt.

[ Who didn't launch themselves at the dragon of their own volition or spend the attack stuck in a landslide in the mountains or something. She reaches to put a hand on Kanade's shoulder. ] Think of it this way. You'll be able to attend a very special grand opening.

[ Does this smile reassure you? ]

[duette]

[ Ah yes, silly her. She'd forgotten she was about to go into maximum overdoki. Give her a moment to clutch that flyer with such resolution it'd put shounen heroes to shame. ]

Yes! [ ...had that been too loud... ] I'll remember that. Is there anything I can do to help?

[actsmagnificent]

[ Everyone keeps asking her that. Why is Union so very....Union.

Well, it's not a bad trait. Smiling, Haruka squeezes that shoulder before letting it go. ] Keep on cooking. You'll cheer the whole city with food this good.

[duette]

[ Kanade could faint if she had an ounce less resolution. A real live star complimenting her cooking...! Beam magnitude: sunny day. ]

Of course! Union needs smiles now more than ever, so I'll do my best!

[ Clasping her hands again, she bows as if she's working front of the house. ]

Please, feel free to come by any time.

[actsmagnificent]

Will do.

[ Haruka had better actually eat this now, huh? Before it goes cold... ]

[duette]

[ Don't mind her, she'll just be gently creeping on any and all visible reactions. That is, until she starts forward a bit. ]

U-Um!

[ ...aaaand then loses steam for a fraction of a second. ]

If you wouldn't mind telling me, maybe... do you have a favorite dessert? That way, if you ever stop by...

[ She can have it on point. Skittish perfectionism, go. ]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka swallows while she takes in that request. Then she's laughing. ] As long as you've made it yourself, I'm sure it'll be delicious.

[duette]

[ Is it a laugh or is it angels singing. ]

Oh? Are you sure? Everyone has something they prefer, I think...

[actsmagnificent]

You want to know more about me that much?

[ She's looking at Kanade like this is just the most precious thing she's ever heard. ]