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Testrun Meme - March & April

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1) With spring fast approaching, Pokémon contests have become more prevalent, and stages have been cropping up all over Union. An open mic competition is being held in the park, and a trio of Jigglypuffs can be found taking the stage. Needless to say, they probably won't be a fan favorite...

2) Refuge has opened its gates to the people of Union, Caldera and Citadel, in the most hospitable way they feel possible: A party. Some have come to explore the expansive underground city, but mostly, word has spread about how Refuge's brews are on point. They don't seem to discriminate on age, either.

3) The great tree in Citadel is blooming a myriad of colors. The people are celebrating with a great festival among the various tribes that call Citadel and the surrounding area its home. This involves flower arranging, lots of meat, and, of course, a tournament to prove one's meddle in battle.

4) The city of Caldera is starting a major production project and they need workers. The forges are constantly going day and night and the pay's good, but it's hot, hard work that'll leave you tired and achy to say the least.

5) Wildcard! Come up with a prompt!

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[It's rare that you'll find Ishimaru anywhere away from a textbook and his notes, but he just so happens to be on one of his morning walks. It's imperitive to keep your body and mind in check as a student, after all, and what better way to do both? It even lets him take note of what's going on in Union as of late, though he never strays far from Brentwood, even on days when he has no classes. There is no break from being a student, after all!

But he normally didn't hear...was that singing coming from the park?

The Torchic by his side chirps and dashes ahead as fast as its legs can carry it.]

H...Hirobumi-kun! Get back here!

[Ishimaru pursues him as quickly as he can, but he's soon led astray to the park, where Hirobumi is inspecting the stage like he wants to perform. He turns to Ishimaru, bowing in apology before looking up with pleading eyes.]

...what? You want to go up there?! You know we have no idea how to do any of those things!

[The Lillipup eyes continue unabated. Ishimaru looks very, very conflicted. Hirobumi is rather convincing, but performing in a contest? Absolutely unorthodox!]

[Well, Maka was just a bystander in this, but seeing the adorably determined Torchic and the very loud fellow causes her to look up at him--her expression, for all intents and purposes, reads genuine curiosity.]

What do you mean? You don't learn anything like that without trying it first.

[The Espurr around her shoulders mews quietly, voicing her agreement or making Espurr noises, who can tell.]

[Hirobumi turns to the girl and chirps excitedly, then turning back to Ishimaru, as if he's proving some sort of point. Ishimaru scratches the back of his wrist.]

That's certainly true, but...you should at least practice in private before doing something like this in front of people! There's no point to making a fool of yourself by being reckless! Besides, I...

...I haven't seen one of these "contests" before right now!

[A smaller chirp comes from his Pokemon as he looks up at Ishimaru. Hirobumi has!]

Aw, come on, don't look at it like that! It's supposed to be about going up and having a fun time with your Pokemon!

[A pause, she flashes a good-humored smile at him.]

Besides, I'm pretty sure anybody would take your act over what those Jigglypuff are going to bring to the table.

[What is fun. Can he study fun.

He does want to be able to connect with his classmates more, but he has just about no idea how to do it.]

I suppose I could hold a debate about political affairs or current events, but I'm not sure how Hirobumi-kin would participate...

[He rubs his chin contemplatively, seeming not to notice the look Torchic is giving Maka. Can you believe this guy?]

[1]

[ The thing about being an Engineer and a tinkerer by trade? People expect you to know everything about everything technology-based, and as a result, you get volunteered for the weirdest gigs.

Really, Zoe didn't see the whole point in all of this, and, her hand cupped over the speaker cup of her headset, she leaned over the soundboard she was manning, bored out of her skull. She really didn't get the whole music and contest thing. Was this just a Union thing? There wasn't enough action.

Tesla, the Beldum floating by her side, seemed to be really into it, however, bobbing around in the air, dancing with the music. Yes! This was its jam! So cool, so cool! ]

[2]

[ Union might have been their most hospitable neighbors, but Refuge being only a rock-type's throw away from Caldera definitely had its perks. The people were relatively hands off and level-headed, and she was sure that there was a wealth of old tech hidden within the surrounding areas just waiting to be unearthed. It was a girl's dream.

And, well, the drinks were definitely a welcome treat after a hard day's work.

Still, a pretty little thing in a place like that? It seemed a bit off. She looked a bit young too.

Knocking back the rest of her drink, the brunette exhaled happily, leaning into her seat. Someone looked content. ]

You know, a girl could get used to it down here.

[5]

[ Randomify me, cap'n! ]

[He'd stopped through Refuge on his way to Union, because it was nearby and it was a good place to ask questions, where nobody knew him.]

[And honestly, if you threw a party Taki was going to show up, regardless of whether he needed to be on the other end of the continent or not. He sidled up to where Zoe was sitting with a funny little smile on his face, tilting his head to the side.]

Not that I'm anyone to spoil a girl's fun, but aren't you a little young to be drinking something that stiff?

[ Looking up from her glass, Zoe glanced up and down at the older gentleman. She didn't know him, so why was he sitting next to her? ]

...

[ Oh, to pick a fight. The brunette shrugged, giving him something of a callous look. ]

I'm old enough, not like it's any of your business. You're not my dad.

[ Old enough to be, probably. ]

[He laughs at that, waving a hand dismissively.]

Like I said, I'm not here to spoil anybody's fun.

[He leans forward and holds his hand out to her to shake.]

Kazuya Taki, miss. I'm a member of Caldera's Battalion of Steel, and even in a new city it's part of my job to make sure you don't get in any trouble.

[3.]

[It's her first trip to Citadel and the sights of colors and a giant tree have been nothing but mystical to Squigly. Meeting with various women of the different tribes reminded her of home a little, but joining in the grand table of meat and listening to stories have been quiet enjoyable. A Dratini is laying on the table, eating up a large piece of meat that is too big for it's size while she has to cut, rip, tear apart the meat in smaller pieces for her stitched mouth. She's an odd girl standing out due to her ghostly appearance, but she doesn't seem to be troubling anyone. The Dratini will hiss if you get close to her in some shady fashion.

Of course, if someone is sitting next to her, she will pass some food along to you, regardless if you want it or not.]

Please, dig in! It's quite enjoyable!

[The meat got her seal of approval at least.]

[5.]

[Wildcard, let's go!]

Well all right, if you say so!

[Fei attacks the plate with gusto. Since, you know, he eats basically anything.]

[ There was nothing like a Refuge Earthkin to help find precious stones, and that was what Thorin was here for. The way he saw it, he still had plenty to learn, and with a bit of luck he'd even have enough to sell some to what gold- and silversmiths there were in Union.

He sat over his drink accompanied by a (now sleepy, perfectly filthy) growlithe and an ever-watchful honedge. The way he saw it, there was no reason to comment on her age. Young people tended to work in Caldera, as apprentices or otherwise, and it was her own business what she drank and where. ]

The chanting gets old.

...[No, she can't, what a nerd (and that's a lot coming from her).]

How about...you let Hirobumi take the lead and just trust what he's gonna do? He looks like he has an idea of what he wants already.

[...he blinks.]

Are you sure about this, Hirobumi-kun?

[The Torchic nuzzles against his boots. He wanted to trust his companion-- no, friend, and it wasn't like he had stage fright. Just the thought of doing something so unorthodox and unusual for him was a little nerve wracking, but...

In times of fear and anxiety, one must continue moving forward, right? Especially if it would make his friend happy.]

Alright! We'll do it and strengthen our bond even further!

...right after these Jigglypuff finish their performance!

[He couldn't interrupt, after all.]

The people of Citadel sure do know how to feed their guests, huh?

[She can relate to eat basically anything so chow time is good time.]

I hate to ruin your fun, then.

[ That got a bit of a chuckle out of her. Shifting in her seat, she pulled out a bit of leather, opening it and showing it to him.

Zoe Sterling
Age 22

You're not making your quota today, Taki. Someone's old enough to be here. He does get a smirk out of her, though; man is she ever smug about that. ]

Sorry officer, but you're barking up the wrong tree.

[ She could pick up the smell of the forge from just about anywhere, even in this stale air. Looking up from her drink, the brunette raised her eyebrows slightly, curious. ]

Yeah? I don't know, I think it adds to the ambiance.

I'll say! The meat is really good!

[He reads over the name and age and chuckles, scratching at the back of his head.]

Well I'll be damned. Not that Refuge seems particularly strict about who enjoys its spirits anyway.

[ Thorin shrugged at that, noncommital. ]

For a time. But perhaps they'll change that now, too.

[The Jigglypuffs are still on stage. Shuu is not. In fact, he's found the shadiest, most secluded place possible. Surprisingly difficult, considering the crowds, and yet he's managed it. He's decided to celebrate this momentous achievement by taking notes. About what? Who knows. If you're skilled at reading upside down, it might have something to do with how quickly the Sleep Waves affect the crowd.

Nearby, the Doduo runs around the lawn, sometimes bouncing into trees out of sheer excitement. It stops at some of the stands propped up around the stage, every now and then, poking at the berries and pastries for sale. One of the heads, anyway. Miru or Kaku? He can never seem to keep them straight. Doesn't see why he should. The other one watches the show. Doesn't seem sleepy yet.]

Interesting reaction...

[How long will that hold up, he wonders, and reaches for a stopwatch.]

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[ a festival! and a foreign festival, at that! Pearl hardly ever gets to go so far from home, what with how rigorous her spiritual training is and how difficult it is to slip away from the watchful eye of her mother for too long without there being some kind of hell to pay. but through some sort of miracle the stars have aligned and here she is in Citadel, drinking in the sounds and the sights and the smells and looking as though she's having the time of her life. ]

Isn't this wonderful? I don't think we even have anything like this back in Union!

( 5a - the forest shrine )

[ Pearl often comes out to the forest shrine to meditate and train; there's a lot of spiritual energy around that she finds both focusing and soothing, and in recent years she's found it a lot nicer to train here than back in Nine Tales Vale. she can be found kneeling near the shrine, her back ram-rod straight and her eyes closed as she meditates, or else running through drills with Ezzie the Espurr and Marshmallow the Drifloon. she certainly wouldn't be opposed to either a distraction or an extra training partner, though! ]

( 5b - surprise me! )

[ make your own, cap'n! ]

[One of those aligning stars is probably the strong armed forcefulness of Pearl's cousin. If there's a foreign festival to check out, Maya's gonna be there--- and gosh darn it, so is Pearl!]

Well, it's not as fun as Soulfast, I think. [The grin is proof that she's mostly teasing.] But I'm having fun. The food here is great!

[...Because that's the important part here.]

[ Pearl laughs; that was an answer so typical of her cousin. ]

Well, of course Soulfast is still one of my favourite holidays, Mystic Maya! But it's so nice to experience something new, don't you think? I've never seen so many different ways to cook meat in my life, have you?

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Testrun Meme - March & April

TESTRUN MEME

Kiyotaka Ishimaru | Dangan Ronpa

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Zoe Sterling | Original Character

2; hello friend.

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Squigly | Skullgirls

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Shuu Iwamine | Hatoful Boyfriend

Pearl Fey | Ace Attorney (psychic/ghost, mastery of training)

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