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Test Drive Meme (June + July)

TEST DRIVE MEME: JUNE + JULY EDITION

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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.

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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!

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!

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[As much as he looked like he was living off of whatever he could find, he did have that privileged attitude about him. That faded slightly at her words, his smile fading as he thought about it.]

My home..?

[A soft snort and a shake of his head, Tsukasa's lips curled slightly as he looked ay where but at her and her Pokemon, his fingers toying with the lens cap of his camera.]

You know... I don't remember.

You don't? Nothing at all? [Her tone of voice grows concerned, spotting the healing scars as he turns away from her.]

[His eyes darted from shadow to shadow, his lips curling back a little as he tried to shake something loose from the gray nothingness that surrounded his memories. He was Kadoya Tsukasa and he was special. He was better and he was able to do things no one else could. He had a purpose and skills to forfill it.

Yet.

Yet he doesn't remember what it was, or where he was suppose to go or even how he could do half of the things that his instincts told him he could do. He could barely touch his abilities without feeling like someone had tried to gut him. And she was asking him to tell her something?

He wanted to grab at his skull and scream at it failing him. He wanted to push her aside and demand that she left him alone, but he remained frozen, eyes slitting against the pounding that he head was doing because he tries to get it to cough up something more than a vague feeling.]

Just my name.

Ohhh...I see... [Came the quiet reply from Natsumi. Her mind's putting the clues together: this guy is clearly recovering from an injury, possibly have amnesia, and is homeless. Yes, he does act like a jerk, like many men that she's know.

But...he needs help. More importantly, he needs a place to rest and finish his recovery. Granted, this would mean having a little furry thief around, but maybe if they're given a place to rest, there'd be no need for the Purrlion to steal, right?

She thinks. She hopes so.]

...Do you have a place to stay?

Do you really think that anyone's going to give me a place to stay?

[His answer is sharper then normal as he looked at the ceiling. He knew what he looked like and he knew that there were not that many people who would give him a second or third glance only seeing the scruffy and shifty person he obviously was instead of the injured person she was seeing.

Besides, the last time someone gave him a place to stay, he felt like he was suffocating.]

I'll probably find a place to stay some where before moving on.

...well, I would.

[And then she quickly corrects herself.] N-Not that you'll be staying for free, though! You'll have to earn your keep, of course, but you can stay until you're able to support yourselves without resorting to thievery. Again.

You mean get a job.

[His voice flat even though there was almost a teasing lift to his mouth. Him? A job? He had very few skills like the violin playing he had no idea he could do until he gotten a hold of one, or the ability to majorly mess up any picture he took. (He had a feeling that the whatever it was he could do also created a kind of pulse around him making such a delicate instrument malfunction under his hands.) He was Kadoya Tsukasa. He didn't get a job.]

Careful. You almost sound like you're trying to save me.

[It was a nice feeling to meet someone that cared enough to offer, but he doubt it would work for long. He never could stay in once place after all. He had something to do and if his mind would actually cooperate and tell him what that was, he was going to leave.]

[...Is he implying that she cares about him? That there's feel--

She refuses to finish that last thought, mainly because feelings for anyone beyond family and casual friendship tend to fluster her like nothing else. It shows as she looks to the side, shifting a little where she stood.] It-It's not like I like you or anything like that! I'm just doing what any decent person would do in your case.

And there's work to be done around our home. It's a photo studio, actually - the Hikari Photo Studio, in Union. My grandfather runs the studio, and I'm sure he would welcome the help.

...I'm Hikari Natsumi, by the way.

Edited 2015-06-02 20:49 (UTC)

[Did he actually hit a nerve? Tsukasa couldn't help but feel some accomplishment at that. He had been around a few other women who would either shrug off his words or got into his face to tell him where he needed to go, so having someone react differently was amusing.

And Tsukasa was very much of a brat to press at that amusing factor.]

So, there wasn't a love-at-first sight moment when you first saw me?

[A sigh and sad shake of his head while he thought a moment about what else she was saying there.] I suppose that doesn't sound too hard. My photographs can be unique.

Absolutely not! Th-There's nothing like that going on here! [That faint coloring of her cheeks, though, could be interpreted as otherwise, even from beneath that harsh glare.

The glare does ease up a bit, though, when he mentions his photos.] W-We'll see about that, though Grandpa isn't the type to turn away anyone for no good reason.

Edited 2015-06-06 21:56 (UTC)

I admit that I am good-looking despite the lack of proper care.

[Yes, he is a bit of an arrogant so-and-so and he is in no way going to apologize for that. He was definitely teasing her now, though he was going to be easy with her. After all, the idea of having a place to stay for a few days does look appealing despite the whole 'work' thing.]

We'll see.

No more good-looking than half of Union, I'm sure. [There's a bit of bite to that statement. Nothing irritates her more than men who appear to be full of themselves.]

At any rate, if you do decided to stay, you can always find the photo studio around the Residential District. [And she proceeds to give instructions on how to locate it from one of the main gates.]

Really? You could have surprised me. [He let's that pass right over his head. Yup, he struck a nerve even if she didn't like his attitude. He wasn't about to fake being humble this late in life.]

I might take a look while I'm in town. It might even be interesting.

You're welcome to take up the offer at any time.

But remember - I don't tolerate any slack or attitude. If you do plan to stay, I expect you to be pulling your own weight - even if it's just taking photos.

[Poor Chiaki, though, is looking between Natsumi and Tsukasa, the little Happily slowly looking more and more worried. Mama Natsumi's getting angry. It's always scary when she gets angry with someone...]

You really don't tolerate a lot of things, do you Natsumikan?

[Even more interesting, she was becoming madder. It would have to be his tendency to step on all the nerves that had Tsukasa make up a new name for her and lean in close.]

Are you sure you want me around?

N-Natsumikan?! Now just a moment! You don't get to call me by a nickname when we've just met! You're being too informal here! [...it probably doesn't help that it's still so cold here in Refuge that she's wearing her orange knit cap...]

[Chiaki starts to panic and patting on her arm. Mama, please don't get really mad! You're trying to be nice to him, remember?!]

What? If I do end up at that place, we will be working together. [A lazy smile as he looked her over. She wasn't bad looking, just a little too temperamental.]

Right, Natsumikan?

[Were it just the nickname being repeated, she wouldn't be tempted to use her basic move. But that look over on top of it...]

Tsukasa. [Her tone grew very firm as she sticks a thumb up.] Hikari Secret Technique...Laughing Pressure Point!

[And with that, she quickly jabs her thumb into the pressure point on the side of his neck. Enjoy that uncontrollable laughter, you jerk.]

Edited 2015-06-07 07:34 (UTC)

[So that was a thing, wasn't it? He gasped for air even as he laughed, one hand clutching at his neck and the other trying to snag a hold of Natsumi, though at that point, he was just on the ground, laughing like an insane man.]

What... You... Natsumikan!

Don't you dare act like you're that familiar with me so soon! I'm not that kind of girl!

[Chiaki, the poor little Happiny, is just covering her eyes with her stubby arms, whimpering a little. Mama's so scary when she gets this mad...]

That kind of girl? What is that suppose to mean?

[He was getting his wind back but he had decided to stay right where he was. Sure, he could probably get up, but then he would be a little too close to that thumb again and he really didn't like what it did to him.

Meanwhile his Purrloin was making a little kitty-ish laughing sound, her tail wiggling back and worth. It was always amusing the kind of discord her Trainer got into just by opening his mouth.]

[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.]

[Nice floor. Safe floor. Tsukasa stayed right where he was, watching her deal with her crying Pokemon and then looked over at his Purrloin. He reached out and tapped the feline on the nose and then huffed.]

I guess I'm sorry.

[Chiaki does calm down after a few moments of soothing from her "mother". At least, enough to where she's only hiccuping a little. Natsumi was just drying the little one's eyes with a handkerchief when she heard Tsukasa speak.

...so he actually has manners.] Well, I...I suppose I can forgive you...

[Deca was chewing on his finger, the Purrloin's tail flicking back and forth. He glanced up at her and shrugged before going right back to playing with her.]

That's nice to hear. I'd hate to see Pokemon cry because of my big mouth.

Edited 2015-06-12 04:42 (UTC)

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