Test Drive Meme (August + September)

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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

[twinkletwinklesuperstar]

[It's unlikely that Kirara's been in Union quite long enough to see Haruka's face on any of those posters. All the same though, she is detecting a certain flair to her, some theatricality. If she had to guess, she'd say that this person isn't a stranger to the spotlight in some capacity either.]

Yeah, that's right. [She leans forward, trying to get a view of Haruka's face.] Did you ever get to see one?

[She knows some people from Union were able to visit Gigas a couple of times before things went... a little south for awhile there.]

[actsmagnificent]

I'm saving that pleasure for watching you.

[ Yeah. Nobody not in showbiz would say that instead of just "no".

Or maybe it's a Haruka thing. ]

[twinkletwinklesuperstar]

[No, they almost definitely wouldn't. Kirara blinks once before lifting a hand to her lips and laughing lightly. Showbiz thing or Haruka thing, it's both charming and stroking her ego and that is definitely a way to this girl's heart.]

I made that much of an impression so quickly, huh? [She winks.] In that case, I'll make sure to reserve a front row seat for you.

[actsmagnificent]

It's appreciated. [ The sparkles are back. They also happened to be passing a florists' on the way to the theater: the Cherrim working there all spontanously burst into bloom. Whoaa! The sun! ] Cher!

[twinkletwinklesuperstar]

[There's a traveling light show in Union today, that's for sure.]

It's the least I can do. [She leans back on her hands, tilting her head a bit.] So, should I keep just one open or is there somebody you'd be bringing along?

[Subtle as an Onyx in a coffee shop this one.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka laughs. ] Are you curious?

[ Brilliance the Rhyhorn sneezes. She isn't sure why Trainer is beaming happiness all over internally, but she likes this feeling. It's the same feeling she gets whenever Trainer is with Trainer's Trainer. ]