Test Drive Meme (June + July)

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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 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 Summer means it's time for a vacation! You and your Pokémon have hit the beach only to discover that not only has everyone else had the exact same idea, there's a bullying Raichu and Snubbull wandering around stepping on people's sandcastles! Will you stand up to them or let the squabble pass you by?

#2 A Noctowl has delivered you a message inviting you to enroll in Sanctuary's "Spoinkwarts School of Magecraft". How will you respond? If you say yes, you'd better head there for your supplies....it's doubtful you're able to buy cauldrons and Swellow-feather quills in Union.

#3 Perhaps it's time to beat the heat by heading to Refuge. But you've ventured there as evening is falling, and that can only mean one things: Zubats. Zubats everywhere. All at once. Suddenly. There is no escape, there is no release. There is only Zubat, and this cave.

#4 Aggron from the northern mountains have discovered Glacier music and are trying it out for themselves! Unfortunately, the only parts they've mastered are the grunting, yelling, and whipping their heads (and tails) around violently. Enjoy the concert!

#5 The Verdant Forest is full of pollen this time of year! And it looks like this Petilil that won't stop following you is allergic to....itself. It's also giving off pollen. Everywhere. Seriously, even if you don't have allergies, you're in trouble.

#6 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

[hananoprincess]

[Haruka and Blossom stood there in rapt attention, eyes wide as Genji told his story. It was different from the stories they'd heard about the creation of the world, about the savior, about heroes and legendary princesses, and everything else.

... However, by the time he came to a pause, both the girl and her Pokemon were wearing distressed looks on their faces, albeit while still looking just as engrossed as before.]

That's... that's not the end of it, is it?! That's so... so sad... If something like that happened to me and my little sister, and made us fight...

[ryujin_no_ken]

[Genji shook his head slowly, wiping away the images he'd drawn in the sand to begin anew. Drawing out a mountain with a lone figure standing upon it with the remaining dragon up above.]

No, it is not. For you see, after many years had passed a stranger appeared at the top of the tallest mountain and called up to the skies. 'O, great dragon, why are you so distraught?'

The dragon told him, 'Seeking power, I killed my brother but now... I am lost without him.'

The stranger replied, 'You have inflicted deep wounds upon yourself, but now it is time to heal. Come and follow me down from the sky, walk the Earth on two feet as I do. Find value in humility, and then you will know peace.'

[A new picture began to take form, of the great dragon setting foot on the ground before the stranger.] The dragon agreed and so, he left his home in the skies, and knelt upon the ground. For the first time in his life, he clearly saw the world around him and he became human himself.

[He completed his final drawing. The dragon's tail coiling away before slowly resolving itself into a rudimentary human shape, standing side by side with another.]

It was then that he recognized the stranger as well, who revealed himself to be his fallen brother. Reunited at long last, the two brothers set out together, to rebuild the world they had once destroyed....

[He put the finishing touches on his drawing with that final statement, resting his arm across his knee and looking up at Haruka again.]

And that is how the story of the Two Dragon Brothers ends. With the beginning of a new one.

[hananoprincess]

[This time, once Genji finished, Haruka had a look of fascination and happiness on her face.]

That's... that's so wonderful! I'm so glad the two brothers could make peace with each other! I love stories about forgiveness...!