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 encouraged to use either first person or third person 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.

THIS CYCLE'S PROMPTS
#1 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.

#2 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.

#3 The Summer Solstice festival has begun in Citadel. The tree is in full bloom, with flowers of every color dot its branches. This week-long celebration brings together the various tribes that call Citadel its home through music, dancing and, of course, fighting. There is a tournament set to begin, boasting some of the strongest Valkyries that Citadel has ever known among the combatants.

#4 The heat has really gotten to the people of Union, and as a result many have moved south for a weekend get-away in the Archipelago and the larger Island. The sand is warm and the water is too, but doesn't the beach seem a bit crowded for a once seemingly deserted area?

#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

[righthandmage]

"It's my personal theory as to why the gods spared humanity. The Savior was just icing on the cake."

Fuuka Yamagishi | Persona 4 Arena | Psychic type

[windyflower]

#1

[Fuuka was never usually one for parties but she knew that it would be wrong of her to miss this one. Although, as hard as she may try to socialize with a bunch of others, it usually ended up with her having no idea what to say or what to do with so many people around!

Hope you don't mind a wallflower as she stares at so many others partying! ...And maybe trying her best not to look awkward either]

4

[righthandmage]

Did you not hear there was a beach? That was the whole point of coming here!

3

[conquerorofwaves]

You look tense.

[Sinbad calls out from somewhere above]

No good fighting if you get yourself locked up like that.

[frozenflame]

[Yukiko hadn't really intended to come for the drinking and partying. She'd just happened to be there to let Cassandra go run around underground again...but she'd ended up at the party anyway.

And that meant she too was hovering near the edges, lest she face the crowd of people who are all inebriated and would probably fluster her. And that discomfort gets her near Fuuka...]

Some party, huh?

[ofpromisedvictory]

The beach itself does not bother me.

[She says it almost, but not quite, petulantly.]

The trip over here is the first time I can recall seeing an ocean...

[ofpromisedvictory]

[Saber looks up, searching for a second to find the person who called out.]

I'm not fighting yet.

And any tenseness is a result of Steel typing, not inexperience.

[ofpromisedvictory]

Saber considers this revelation with due seriousness.

"The Savior is of great interest to me. If the taste of this pie can compare to her legend..."

[celebrity_commentator]

Heeeeeeeeeeey.

[Rise, on the other hand, had no problems having a drink. Although the fact that one drink is causing her problems might be, itself, a problem.]

How's it going! My name's Rise! You're new!

[She thinks.]

Wait, we're in Refuge. Maybe you live here...

[summerorange]

[Natsumi's about to reply, but is prevented from doing so by her Happily.

And that's because said Happiny started crying from how scary-angry her mama is right now.]

Ah--Chiaki, please don't cry. I'm sorry I scared you. [Natsumi turns away as she attempts to soother her baby Pokemon.]

Does Saber try to pass off as human?

[righthandmage]

It's real pretty, ain't it?

Of course it's not gonna be much fun if you spend it standing nervously and fully dressed in the shade.

[tacticalnemesis]

That...depends on how badly they crossed me. But he's dealt in Enhanced before.

[tacticalnemesis]

Oh? I didn't know location on an island of this size made much of a difference. Does it have to do with the currents around it?

[tacticalnemesis]

...Well. I don't want to spend too much time searching. Otherwise I won't have the time to enjoy the beach.

[He wasn't expecting a response from anybody nearby.]

Aren't you at all hot in that dress?

[righthandmage]

"You've really never had a chicken pot pie? Shit, they're selling them at one of the stands out there and this fight is boring."

[righthandmage]

Enhanced. Scary.

[Sounds like maybe the right decision to cut off ties.]

...So not even one swanky high rise party?

Didn't forget.

[rainsrespite]

[Saber's not the only person out on this beach. Not at all. But Yuuna? Is in a bright yellow Calderan bathing suit...and isn't skittish at all. Even about addressing ghost swords.]

Hey! You going to stand there all day? It's a beach, not a funeral!

John Egbert | Homestuck | Ghost Type Kindred Soul from Union

[thewindything]

1.

[John was trapped in the opposite side of the map for the better part of last year, so He hadn't had the chance to check out all these new places. He'd heard of Caldera, obviously, since they had contact with Sanctuary, but Refuge was all a mystery to him.]

[So when he heard about the party he decide to slide in and see. They weren't kidding! It was a little loud for him, but whatever they kept shoving at him to drink was making it a lot less of a problem.]

[He's drunk. He has probably never been drunk before.]

[You might find him sitting at a table giggling like a moron at one of hs pokemon.]

Oh man. Slimer. You're kind of like a big goopy ball of snot sometimes. Look at this- [He puts both of his hands on the somewhat confused pokemon and then pulls his hands away taking a trail of slime with him.]

Ahahahaha, oh my gods.

[Someone will have to take him home.]

2 [John could work- but he didn't particularly care for it when he'd rather be doing something else. Still, when he had a mission to check in with the Divine Defense Force's Calderan branch, he nodded and went on his way.]

[Somehow he got roped into helping out and well. He wasn't exactly built for this. He can be found laying on the ground somewhere in a tavern or lounge, covered in dirt and soot.]

That kicked my ass. Geez...

5.

[Wherever you are, whatever you might be doing, you are about to be brought face to face with the Prank Master.]

[By which we mean, look out for that bucket staged over that door you just walked through. If you're looking to strangle your culprit, you won't have to look far. There's a bout of disembodied laughing not far from you before the wiry, bespectacled nerd materializes out of thing air, floating a few feet up, laughing at your expense.]

You should have seen the look on your face, it was the best! Haha, I totally got you, sorry. I couldn't resist.

5!

[untalented]

[Bucket on head.

Bucket on head in the entry way of the Library

To say that Waver was utterly mortified by the undignified sound of his startled yelp when said bucket landed on his head, knocking him flat on his ass, was an understatement.

Jaw hanging open, face bright red, he threw the bucket at the offender and sent him a withering look.]

Why did you have to do it here, idiot?!

[Because, clearly, being caught like this in a location that he frequented was far worse than being caught like this at all.]

[thewindything]

[That was the great thing about being a ghost type. The bucket passes harmlessly through him before he puts his feet on the ground. He doesn't look very sorry.]

Because I knew this would be the only place I could get you, obviously.

[windyflower]

[As Fuuka continued to stare on, she was mumbling. At first, she wanted to go toward the center of the party to try and force herself to socialize. However, just what can she talk about anyway? At times like these, the poor young woman so did wish she wasn't so shy...

Of course, that was when she heard someone nearby. Now, that she wasn't expecting]

Yes, it quite lovely. I never been to one such as this before, I think it's quite nice. And especially when there are so many people around. [Even if she is being a wallflower right now]

[windyflower]

[And here is Fuuka who just stared at the girl in front her her and just...having no idea what to say right back. Quick, think of something!! Anything at all!!]

Uh...no, I'm afraid not? I've lived in the Union all my life but I'm assuming that you are?

[Ahahahhahhaaaa....]

But my name is Fuuka! It's nice to meet you, Rise! I'm guessing you're enjoying the party?

[untalented]

[Heaving a frustrated sigh, Waver pulled himself to his feet. There was no point in arguing with that rationale. He knew he would be laughed out of the building if he tried.]

The least you could have done is try to be more clever and subtle about it. The bucket is amateur-level and you know it.

[frozenflame]

[Yukiko smiles, a genuinely radiant expression. It's odd, because she feels like this girl is a shy as she is in some ways. And moreso in others.]

No? Never? You didn't make it to Citadel or Caldera? [Those had been even crazier, and Yukiko had just...left...Caldera after seeing a little bit too many people without enough clothing.]

[thewindything]

It's a classic! And you really can't argue when you fell for it.

[Seriously. Just take your pranking gracefully, sheesh.]

Anyway, I came here for another reason.