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

[cyborghands]

[Oof. He turns to see who it was and- oh. He chuckles and lightly pets his head.]

Is Hayato not paying enough attention to you?

[Speaking of speaking of the devil. He gives him a questionable look, but doesn't say anything. Takeshi may have lived in Caldera for a while but you are still offending his Unionite sensibilities you hooligan.]

...Reading. What are you doing?

[expertonshutters]

[He tilts his head at that look and-- oh right. He's from Union. Welp. Not that he had any plans of clothing himself just to keep from offending him. Sorry, Calderans gonna Caldera.]

[Fuji meanwhile just kind of makes a happy goat noise at him for pets. Thank you.]

Doing beach things. You know, because we're on a beach.

[Eyebrow raise.]

[cyborghands]

[Do you have a problem with reading on beaches sir.]

Does reading not count as a 'beach thing' to do?

[He keeps his hand on Fuji's head, at least for as long as he lets him.]

[expertonshutters]

[He makes a dramatic show of rolling his eyes.]

I guess. But you could do that anywhere.

[cyborghands]

As I recall, you're the one who wanted to go on this trip. I would have been fine staying home and reading there.

[His accusatory tone is mostly a humorous one, for all that it was true. He did appreciate being invited, even if he was reluctant to come for other reasons.]

What do you think I should be doing?

[expertonshutters]

Fuji wants you to play tag. You could do that. There's also swimming in the ocean.

[Look. Oceans are really cool. There are none in Caldera.]

[cyborghands]

[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.

[expertonshutters]

[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.

[cyborghands]

[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.

[expertonshutters]

[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.]

[cyborghands]

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.]

[expertonshutters]

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

You should get a swimsuit.

[cyborghands]

[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.']

[expertonshutters]

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

What's wrong with mine?

[cyborghands]

Do you even need to ask?

[Silly Calderan.]

You're barely wearing anything.

[expertonshutters]

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

Eh? But everything's covered.

[cyborghands]

[Clearly it isn't though???]

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

[expertonshutters]

[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.]

[cyborghands]

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

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

[expertonshutters]

[Good you keep doing that.]

You guys are just prudes.

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

Eh? Is that a Sharpedo?

[cyborghands]

[He just scoffs at that.]

-What?

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

[expertonshutters]

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

[cyborghands]

[yOU ARE SUCH A LITTLE FUCKER.]

[Ajhfsdkjhjd]

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

[expertonshutters]

[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.]

[cyborghands]

[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.