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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Natsumi Hikaru - Kamen Rider Decade - Psychic Egg Master(y)

[summerorange]

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[Helping to take care of baby Pokemon does help take Natsumi's mind off of what's happened recently. And she'll be in the Medical Center during the whole time, too! That way, if her grandfather's condition changes, she can just hop on over to where he's being taken care of.

As it is, though, looking after several baby Pokemon keeps her very busy. Especially when a certain Happiny is trying to 'help' by guiding several of the others towards the front door.]

--Chiaki, no! They're not supposed to go outside!


5

[Part of Natsumi's own recovery process is to simply go around and photograph things. Certain iconic landmarks that are still standing, despite the rubble around them. A survivor being pulled alive out of the wreckage. People that have come from around the world to help her fellow citizens of Union. Her baby Happiny, Chiaki, sharing a Poffin with another Pokemon. And just about anything else that can serve as a silver lining during these cold, depressing days.

Maybe she's even taking a picture of you or your Pokemon in one of the brighter moments of the recovery process. Hope you're not photo-shy...say 'cheese'!]


4

[Mealtimes have become a bit of an adventure, what with her family kitchen still in ruins. Many of the food truck offerings were surprisingly good, and she happily makes return trips for those particular ones. Others were decent, but she only returned to them when she wanted a change from her favorites.

But a few of the offerings were...well, it leaves her poking at it with a fork, looking rather confused. The man had claimed that it was a staple back in Sanctuary, but now she's not so sure.]

5

[chaoticdrifting]

[Deca had found a toy. The little Purrloin was chasing after a bright yellow ball, bouncing and making little 'Kikikiki' noises as she went after it. Her master was sitting on a piece of rubble that hadn't been moved yet, hunched over a little, his arms on his knees and his long hands dangling. The little smug and arrogant look he habitually wore was gone, instead he seem relaxed and almost at ease.

The ball bounced towards him, hitting a fair sized rock and bouncing up. Lighting fast reflexes caught it before it could hit him on the nose and he set it down in front of the panting Pokemon, smiling as he reached out to scratch one long ear. Then the Purrloin was off again, kicking up a little dust as she zigged after the ball.

He hadn't noticed Natsumi or her camera yet, his gaze on his Pokemon as she played in the rubble. It was probably one of the few times she would have a chance to catch his expression this unguarded.]

[summerorange]

[Well, this is certainly a surprise. A unexpectedly nice one, too. It's not often that Natsumi sees Tsukasa just smiling without any trace of that irritable attitude of his. Not to mention, seeing Purrloin just being playful instead of mischievous...

Smiling despite herself, she definitely takes a few pictures, including one where he's petting Deca.]

[chaoticdrifting]

[Deca finally manages to tired herself out, or at least to grow tired of the chasing game. She kicks the ball back over to Tsukasa's feet, and lopes after it to collapsed against his leg, placing one paw on the ball while she starts to tend to her messy fur. Tsukasa laughs softly and gives her one last scratch before looking up. There was a brief moment of surprise at seeing Natsumi and then he realized that she was taking pictures.

His face closed off, his lips pressing together, his eyes narrowing, and his back straightening. He doesn't keep the pose long, instead just sighing and leaning back.]

What do you want?

[summerorange]

[There's a brief moment of disappointment, and she can't help but let it show in the slight frown on her face and the slump of her shoulders. Natsumi actually liked seeing him just smiling so openly and acting so...so normal...]

...N-Nothing...!

[She quickly covers it up as she busies herself with capping the lens of her camera, trying not to let any more of her feelings show. Silly; she's being so silly. Why would him not being a jerk matter to her in a more personal way? Professionally, yes, it would matter - happier customers. But it's not like she wants him smiling around just her! No sir; not at all...

She does try and not move so quickly, though, once she hears a little whimpering. Craning her neck, she glances over her shoulder to see Chiaki stirring fussily in the baby carrier on her back. She rocks her shoulders back and forth gently.]

There, there, there... Just go back to sleep...