Test Drive Meme (August + September)

[bravenewmods]

TEST DRIVE MEME: AUGUST + SEPTEMBER 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 It’s a fishing expedition! For a limited time only, this boat full of expert Pokémon anglers will lend interested parties a Super Rod - and provide instructions free of charge. What sort of Pokémon will you reel in? Or will you end up “catching” one of your companions during casting practice?

#2 In a show of goodwill, Gigas has donated a vehicle called a “jeep” to the medics of Union to expedite their arrival on crisis scenes. But a curious young Audino has taken it for a spin - and it’s headed right for the Flower Grove! Look out!

#3 Not to be outdone by Sanctuary’s sporting events, Caldera has invented a sport called Volley-the-Ball! It’s best played on sand, while shirtless. It is hot here in the desert, after all! Pokémon are encouraged to compete on teams alongside their Trainers.

#4 The Warp Bands are experimenting with a new feature that lets you track Pokémon just by keeping an eye on the screen. This is causing traffic jams in town as everybody wanders around looking at their Warp Bands instead of where they’re going. And into the middle of the chaos ambles a little old lady with a Furfrou, trying to find the Growlithe her Warp Band claims is nearby so it can make a friend….

#5 A local restaurant has debuted an “all you can eat” buffet of PokéPuffs and Poffins, which has attracted the notice of a rogue Snorlax. It’s promptly fallen asleep, and is blocking the door to the kitchen with only 15 minutes left till closing. If somebody doesn’t wake it up soon, none of the Pokémon waiting will get to have any treats!

#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

[feastorfamine]

[When faced like a problem, certain people will use unconventional methods. Aila is that type of person, having gotten into the building through, well, climbing in through the restaurant's window. Luckily she'd been able to cover paying this time.

When she climbs out, holding a bag of treats, she's greeted by another girl struggling in vain to move an immovable object.]

... you know, there are easier methods than the ones you're using.

[twinkletwinklesuperstar]

[Apparently the question of what happens when the unstoppable force meet the immovable object has just been answered. In this case, the immovable Snorlax beats the unstoppable Kirara. She's stopping for a breather when Aila jumps out of the window. She frowns a bit, preparing a retort when she notices the bag of treats she's holding. She looks from the bag to the window, back to the bag and then.] Hey, if I pay you what those snacks cost will you go back in there to get another bag for me?

[feastorfamine]

[Aila... did not expect that reaction. She stopped, looked at her bag, and then back at Kirara.]

Depends. Is there anything to make it worth my whi-

[And she stopped. People had come to her aid before... so...]

You know what, nevermind. Sure, I'll do it.

[twinkletwinklesuperstar]

[Kirara, on the other hand, had more or less expected that initial reaction. Planned on it, really. Enough so that she doesn't seem to notice Aila's brief moment of internal struggle and ultimate decision before holding out a stack of money to her. Enough to cover hers and Aila's purchases and extra.]

Okay, great. I need a dozen poffins in a mix of dry, spicy and sweet poffins.

[feastorfamine]

[Aila didn't have much sense of money due to not having much of it, but she could tell that this was more than she needed to cover that order. A bit of embarrassment and frustration at her altruism being for nothing, she nodded nonetheless.]

Alright. I'll be back in a few minutes.

[It wasn't like there was a line, thanks to Snorlax. With a quick nod, Aila ducked back in.]

[twinkletwinklesuperstar]

[A few minutes. More and more precious time ticking away.

But there's nothing she can do about it but wait. So she does just that, standing outside the window with her eyes glued to the clock on her phone and one hand on her hip. Tapping her foot impatiently.]

[feastorfamine]

[It doesn't take long for Aila to return. This was supposed to be "all you can eat", so there's plenty already prepared. Honestly, what took most of her time was getting someone to help her pick out the right kind.

In any case, she returned with time to spare, crawling out the window with a second bag.]

Alright, here you go.

[twinkletwinklesuperstar]

[Ah, finally! Kirara turns quickly to take the bag from Aila and smiling when she finds just what she'd asked for inside.]

Thanks a bunch, you're a lifesaver. [Into the larger bag at her side go the treats.] Keep the change, okay?

[feastorfamine]

[... So she was right. Aila sighed, and just resigned herself to the fact that she'd been given charity. It worked but... she still felt bad about it.]

You're welcome. But what are you in such a hurry for, anyway?