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!

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!

Comments

4-B

[nonstopyouth]

[Well... things could be going better. She made enough to eat! But not really enough to stay anywhere. Oh well. She could do better tomorrow! But, that left the matter of it being dark and everything looking more unfamiliar.]

[Oh no, she stumbled into some kind of red light district, there were all these bars. She just wanted a place to eat.]

[Yeah, trying to ask for directions wasn't doing her any good. She was feeling pretty defeated when something fuzzy brushed her legs. Just shy of screaming she looked down and saw... oh. How cute.]

Oh ...Are you lost? I wonder if you have a trainer, nya...

4-B

[coldadapted]

[Squeaking in curiosity, Rolo brushed up against the stranger's leg and snuffled at her feet like a friendly little piglet before looking up at the cute girl. She definitely had a trainer-- but she just wanted to explore on her own!]

4-B

[nonstopyouth]

[Oh no it's squeaking... so cute. She giggled a little and bent down, holding her hand out.]

This doesn't seem like a good place for you. There are a lot of people around, what if you got stepped on?

[She looks up to see if she can see anyone visibly looking for her though.]

[coldadapted]

[Somebody was....and, unfortunately, he was a tiny bit drunk and lost himself on the streets at this point in time. Rolo just wiggled in excitement. She's a tough little Swinub-- no one was going to step on her! She's too fast, too flashy, too cute!]

[nonstopyouth]

[Oh no. She frowns when she can't see anyone but oh well. Maybe she can look after her for now. She scritches at the top of her head with another soft giggle.]

Someone must be worried about you, though. Why don't we look...?

[coldadapted]

[The little piget leans into the girl's hand, enjoying the attention with a little groan of delight. Her trainer was a big guy-- he could take care of himself for a while. This was nice~]

[nonstopyouth]

[Okay well. As much as she wants to keep petting you she should really figure out where you go so, while you are in that false sense of security she will scoop you up.]

[coldadapted]

[Ooh! A ride!

The little Swinub squeaks in surprise at first before settling down in the girl's arms-- she loved rides!]

[nonstopyouth]

[Oh good! Okay, this would make things easier. She keeps her hold firm as she walks through the street. She's ...honestly not sure what she's looking for except if maybe anyone she passes looks particularly like they've lost something.]

[coldadapted]

[And then, right on cue:]

Oh, man....where is she?

[A giant man, with blue hair cascading down his back and a bemused look in his eyes, scratched the back of his head wearily as he slowed to a stop at the far end of the street. He knew he should have kept better watch on Rolo, but she was an adventurous little Swinub. She was also so small that nothing could stop her if she really wanted something.]

[nonstopyouth]

[Oh goodness he was very tall. But! That's the first person so far to approach her looking lost. It was a lead.]

Um!

[She quietly skitters over to him]

E-excuse me....

[coldadapted]

Hm?

[Surprised that a stranger would approach him at this time at night, the tall man looked down at her in confusion. The little swinub in her arms looked familiar.....but, no. It couldn't be.]

Need help getting home?

[nonstopyouth]

Ah- No. [She shakes her head and then looks down at the swinub.]

Um, I found her wandering around, you wouldn't know someone who might be looking for her?

[coldadapted]

Uh-- actually...

[he dropped to his knees to get a closer look at the girl and the swinub, just making sure that it wasn't the buzz from the Calderan brew getting to him.]

Rolo, you're not bothering people again, are you?

[The little swinub just squeaked merrily. She made a new friend!]

[nonstopyouth]

[Here she will help and hold her out to him. Goodness he was tall.]

[But to that she just grins and shakes her head.]

She was very friendly! And it was no trouble, I'm just glad I found you.

[coldadapted]

[He was very tall. So tall, in fact, that he could carry the girl in one arm without breaking a sweat. Hina accepted the squeaking little piglet, relieved that she was all right, and offered a grateful smile at the young girl.]

And I'm glad you found her-- thank you. We've known each other for a long time, and I don't know what I'd do if something happened to her!

[nonstopyouth]

Of course. It was nice to meet you both.

[She offers another smile, tips her head and makes to leave before she pauses and...]

[Nervously she looks back at him.]

Um! I do have a question though. You ..wouldn't know of a good place to eat, would you? The only thing I can find are bars...

[coldadapted]

...At this time of night, I think they're all closed, [he admitted, glancing up and down the street before offering her a sympathetic look. A girl her size wouldn't even be able to down one drink without getting tipsy-- and a man his size was already starting to feel the effects of enough drinks to down an average sized person wear off.

Awkward as it was, he couldn't ignore a lost face like that.

Rolo nudged at his hand with her nose and squeaked, giving him a meaningful look...and he knew what he needed to do.]

But, hey. I know we just met, and this is weird, but there's a place called Redwall where travellers like you and I can stay while we get settled. I think there might be a kitchen in there.

Do you like fish? I have some dried rations in my bunk. We can have them with some rice.

[nonstopyouth]

[At that first piece of news, her ears fall. Oh ...that wasn't good. She's probably going to have to wait to eat. The markets probably weren't open anymore either.]

[But- that next part, she perks back up again.]

Redwall? [Had she heard people talk about that earlier today? Hm.]

Ah- I do. [But lets be real she'll eat just about anything right now.] Um ...but. I don't want to impose.

[Even if her stomach just growled. oooh god. Now her face is scarlet.]

[coldadapted]

[Aw. Cute girl. The big man just chuckled in amusement and stood up, offering out a hand for her to hold.]

No imposition. I wouldn't feel right letting the girl who found Rolo stay hungry in the streets overnight.

[nonstopyouth]

[That was still embarrassing but- well. Food was important and she really didn't want to be hungry. She was also interested in the prospect of a place to sleep so there was that!]

Oh- well. Then, that would be ...very nice of you, nya.

[It kind of belatedly occurs to her that maybe she shouldn't be so trusting, but ...something told her this guy was okay. She reaches up to take his hand.]

Thank you.

[coldadapted]

[She reminded him of one of his little sisters-- and he had many. Perhaps, in this big city, being so trusting was unwise for the both of them...but, they were lucky that they had found a gentle soul in each other out in these dark streets. Gently holding her hand, he led her in the direction where he knew Redwall was at.]

You've gotta look out for each other where I come from. The snow can be harsh, even if you're used to the cold, and a warm meal can literally save someone's life. You're always welcome to ask me for help if you need it, okay?

[nonstopyouth]

[Honestly this is a good thing because no one in their right mind will approach her with Hina there. But she will follow after him.]

You're very kind, Mr....

[You don't even know his name, Cyan. she flushes again.]

Oh no, I'm so sorry, I didn't even nyask- or introduce myself-

[FFFFF]

I-I'm Cyan, nya.

[coldadapted]

--No 'mister'. Just 'Hinahoho'.

[He chuckled sheepishly as well, embarrassed by his own mistake.]

I, uh, should've said something, Cyan. Don't apologize.

[nonstopyouth]

Hinahoho. [She nods. What an interesting name.]

[She still feels kind of silly about forgetting to introduce herself but she will nod and try not to look so mareepish about it.]

O-Okay. Sorry, um-! [Darn it she did it again.]