TEST DRIVE MEME: JUNE + JULY EDITION

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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!

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[It's true, oceans are pretty cool. He's been staring at it along with people watching. But it's also large and wet.]

If by tag you mean headbutting, I'll pass. And I don't know how to swim.

[Obviously that means you should go running into it.]

Aw, tough luck, Fuji. Go see if Kodak wants to play.

[Fuji huffs and trots off to go head butt the poor unsuspecting Kricketune.]

You don't have to know. We can stay in the shallow water if you want.

[Good luck with that Fuji.]

[He raises a brow at him and sighs, though he does shut the book and stand up.]

I suppose that would be fine.

[He grins, pleased that Hongo is humoring him.]

[He just wants to play in the water okay, just roll with it.]

Great! C'mon!

[Gonna drag you into the water.]

Oi-

[He can walk just fine without being dragged, thank you. But he doesn't tug away until they're near the edge of the water.]

Hold on a second.

[He bends over to roll up his pant legs. He's not planning to leave here in soaked clothes, okay.]

[SIGH. Hayato lets him go so he can wait for him to roll up his pants.]

You should get a swimsuit.

[There it's done. He wades into the shallows. Huh, that does feel kind of nice.]

I don't need one if I don't plan on going swimming. And don't think you can make me wear one of yours.

[If you can call that a 'suit.']

[He puts his hands on his hips while he waits for Hongo to wade out.]

What's wrong with mine?

Do you even need to ask?

[Silly Calderan.]

You're barely wearing anything.

[He looks down at his shorts like he has no idea what he means.]

Eh? But everything's covered.

[Clearly it isn't though???]

Forget it. It can't be helped; you're just too Calderan.

[He gives him such a shit eating grin.]

I thought you lived in Caldera all this time. I figured you'd be a little more used to these things. I'll never understand why Union is so afraid of skin.

[But he wades a little closer to him all innocent like.]

[He's keeping his eyes on your face thank you very much you little shit.]

It's not fear, it's just indecent.

[Good you keep doing that.]

You guys are just prudes.

[He pauses and glances over Hongo's shoulder.]

Eh? Is that a Sharpedo?

[He just scoffs at that.]

-What?

[Turns to look because he actually trusts you for some inexplicable reason.]

[Why the hell would you do a thing like that. He grins and tackles him into the water like the little fucker he is.]

[yOU ARE SUCH A LITTLE FUCKER.]

[Ajhfsdkjhjd]

[i don't have an ungraceful enough icon for this]

[Okay so Hongo was going to kill him but everything about the last four seconds was worth it.]

[He will quickly get out of the way, though because Hongo is probably going to try and drown him.]

[You are very lucky he's not as much of a little shit as you and doesn't try to drown you immediately. Though that could also be because he's more focused on climbing back to his feet once Hayato is off of him. Ugghhhh everything is soaked, great. He tries to drain some of the water out of his gloves without taking them off.]

Remind me never to listen to you.

[He snickers, still sitting in the water, drapping his arms over his knees.]

I don't know why you still do, honestly.

...

[He's still looking at him, but for a moment his expression slackens and it's more like he's looking past him. Then he sighs and starts trudging back toward the shore.]

You can stay here if you want. I'm going to go dry off.

[He frowns a little at that. That was off. Also he was hoping maybe he'd get Hongo to lighten up a little and have some fun but it looks like he made things worse. He kind of feels bad now. Oops.]

...Ah- Takeshi.

[He stands up out of the water.]

Hey- sorry. Was that out of line?

[He waves him off without stopping or turning.]

You were just messing around, don't worry about it.

[More or less 'it's not you, it's me.']

[That still wasn't an answer he liked. He frowned harder and followed after him.]

All right. You know, I was kind of hoping we could just kind of get away and relax but it seems like maybe I didn't bother to ask you what you wanted to do. If you want to leave we can.

[He slows to a stop, though he'd already reached his towel and book. Now he was starting to feel bad. He did want to stay, but- this was exactly part of why he didn't trust himself to. But he couldn't explain any of that to Hayato.]

It's fine, really. I'm glad you asked me to come. I'm just- it's been a while since I've done this sort of thing, I guess.

[Whatever 'this sort of thing' meant. Taking a break, probably.]

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