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Test Drive Meme (June + July)

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!

Threaded | Flat

#1:

[Yeah, he's not so sure about this. He heard this place had been discovered some time ago by some people from Union or something. The cave network is very unlike the openness of the area around Citadel, and he's not so sure if he's liking it. But the party is awesome. Somehow, he finds himself shoved over to where their alcohol is being served, and someone thrusts a mug in front of him.]

Uh, are you sure I can have that...?

[And how stupid would he look if he got drunk...how is he going to make a good impression on anyone in that state?]

#3:

[This is one of his favorite holidays in Citadel every year. Lots of celebration, hanging out, good food, and the tournament. Where he gets to watch really hot, strong women fight each other. Did he mention that they're hot? Also he'd never want to get on their bad side.

He's totally in the stands with an assortment of food, lucky to get the rest of the day off from working. He will turn and say to you-]

Are you totally ready for this? I've been waiting all year for this festival!

Edited 2015-05-23 23:52 (UTC)

((Originally from Union, left for Caldera about a year ago but got Gigasnapped and made into an Enhanced, has been in Caldera since he escaped. Abilities = Enhanced & Analyst, appearance here (minus the scars), also he has brain fuckery thanks to being Enhanced but it shouldn't be too outwardly obvious.

I also have him on the old AU planning meme here if you want previous CR with him etc!!))

2.

[It had been a stroke of luck, of sorts, that the call for workers had come when it did. Takeshi had been in Caldera for at least a couple of months already, but getting by had been difficult. He'd arrived with nothing but the ratty clothes on his back after his escape from Gigas. The owner of a small shop had been kind enough to take pity on him and give him a place to sleep in exchange for helping out. He was deeply grateful, but he knew he couldn't stay forever. He'd already broken more than he could make reasonable excuses for without revealing what he was, and there were days when his head was too much of a mess and he couldn't work at all, shutting himself in his room and refusing to come out.]

[But physical labor turned out to not only be a good use for his new abilities, it also served as a good distraction from his own mind. Even with his strength he was still worn out enough at the end of the day that he could sleep a little better. The fires felt hotter than they had when he was human, but that was fine. That was a distraction too.]

[So here he was, in Caldera doing hard physical work when he'd initially wanted to come for research. Whatever it took to get by without causing any incidents. Tonight he was heading back to the shop after a hard day's work while most of the others went to drink; he'd figured out early on that alcohol did nothing for him now. Soon he'd have enough to move out and pay back the owner for their kindness and all the damages he'd caused.]

4.

[Going on vacation so soon after returning to Union didn't really appeal to Takeshi, but he had certain friend(s) who felt otherwise. So somehow he found himself on the beach... but fully dressed and wearing gloves that seem far from weather appropriate.]

[He'd been under the impression it wouldn't be this... crowded. Oh well. He could still try to relax. He makes due by sitting by himself on a towel a ways away from the water, occasionally people watching between flipping through a book on human biology.]

[[OOC; canon-wise, Tsukasa is a former Great Leader of the big bad evil empire DaiShocker that ends up becoming a hero after losing his memories, even though most every other Rider tries to kill him ~~for such reasons as destroying their worlds or stealing their powers or being an ass~~. For AU purposes, he is from Gigas and had sever brain trauma so remembers nothing of his past so basically the start of the series except he has a pokemon and minus Natsumi to yell at him.]]

1
[Tsukasa wasn't one for drinking. He disliked the lack of coordination that came with too much alcohol, but he had to be polite in order to get some money. As it was, his violin playing had won him some extra coin though it wasn't enough for some film for his camera. He had just taken a large mouthful of the stuff when he felt a familiar weight landing on his shoulder followed by the very familiar cry of 'Stop! Thief!'

He swallowed, gently put his violin back in its case and looked up at his purrloin.]

Deca... [Two shiny rings fell to the ground and Tsukasa took a step back, raising his hands.] Sorry about that, she just likes shiny objects. No hard feelings, right?

4
[Ever since he woke up in a hospital unsure of anything but his name, his pokemon's name, and the feeling that he had something important to do, Tsukasa had drifted. The people that had found him had offered to give him shelter until his memories returned, but he disliked the boundaries that would place on him, disliked the fact that they were being too nice for someone with a cracked skull, and so he left and went to the next town. The next town became another, and then another, and soon he found himself in the Archipelago, a camera in hand and his purrloin sitting on his shoulder.

He was taking pictures for people that wanted one in exchange for a small fee. Sometimes his pokemon would leave his side to wander the crowds, and later on he was forced to apologize to some stranger while returning a stolen valuable. The ever-so nice people that had seen to him getting patched up had told him it was wrong to steal, and while he found the idea annoying, it was just not worth the effort to argue against it, especially when there were so many people that agreed.

It would have made life better if he could keep the small objects Deca acquired but that would mean having to find a way to exchange it for something else, and running from the law, and it just seemed like a waste of effort all around. While both he and Deca were able to make enough to scrape by with the photography, the lure of easy goods was there, especially for the purple feline.

A tall man with raggedly cut hair pinned down by bright pink barrettes, he flopped in the shade of a ice stand and watched the beach fill up.]

This is ridiculous... I'm not looking for a small child in that mess. [Deca looked up at him and then smiled at the bright yellow ball she was holding onto.] Brat. Why couldn't you grab something useful?

[Even though he sounded mad, he reached down to pet her and then tossed the ball. She was off into the crowd after it, her tail twitching with the excitement.]

[[OOC: Excellen is a Normal/Flying Engineer from Caldera. She is a lieutenant in the Steel Battalion, serving in the same division as Thorin Oakenshield. With a reputation for being an insatiable tease, she is also known for her quick, tactical decision making on the battlefield, as well as her skill as a sniper.]]

#1

[ Good food and good beer? You bet your ass Excellen is there. Lounging at the bar, a giant tin mug of some kind of ale, the buxom blond knocks her drink back before slamming it on the counter. ]

Kaaaaa~

Hey mister bartender! Can you get me another? Pretty please? I'm reaaaaaally thirsty!

[ Leaning over the counter, she strategically crossed her arms over her chest, leaning forward just slightly. Was she making Deerling eyes at the bartender for discounted drinks?

Was water wet? ]

#4

[ Summers were murder in Caldera, and with the major renovations (or whatever they were doing, she honestly didn't know) going on, Excellen sure was glad she got reassigned elsewhere. She even got vacation time, which was pretty awesome. Hearing about the tropical islands down south, she could hardly resist.

So there she was, dressed in the latest Calderan summer fashion, patrolling the beach. There were so many people around, it really was impressive. She could have some fun here.

Spying someone of interest, Excellen called out. ]

Yoohoo~

[ Hey you with the cute butt, Excellen wants to talk to you~ ]

#5

[ Hit me up with a prompt, yo! ]

Edited 2015-05-24 07:48 (UTC)

#4

[He wasn't sure why he let the others talk him into coming here, but here he was, trying to allow himself to relax. He didn't like crowds, but most of the others seemed to. And that was fine. He was just going sit over here in the spot they picked, trying to read. He was alone for the moment, as the rest of his party seems to have gone off somewhere.

Well, alone in the human sense. He had two Pokémon with him, a Riolu and a Solosis.]

#2

[Say what you want about Minato, but the kid has a refreshing love for his hometown. So much so, in fact, that he gladly volunteers to help out with construction, especially since he's an Engineer.

But what he hadn't counted on was how hard the work was going to be. At the end of the day, he's slumped on a bench, exhausted from the day's work.]

Aw, maaaaan! I feel like one gigantic bruise! I dunno if I can even make it home...

#3

[It's Minato's turn on the tournament grounds. He casually strolls on, dressed in...his normal clothing? And he has no weapons. What's he thinking?]

Congratulations. You'll be the first person to see...

[He raises his arm up in front of his face. Visible is a wristband with a giant letter "G" on it.]

...my greatest masterpiece!

LET'S! TRY! OOOOONNNNN!

[BGM

He slams the G and then raises his hand into the air. Immediately, three unusual machines -- one shaped like a Braviary, one like a Corphish, and one like a Pyroar -- fly into the arena, then line up in front of Minato, forming an equilateral triangle, emitting a force field with the letter "G" on it.

Then the machines begin to transform. The Braviary's wings fold in and the legs fold out and extend to more closely resemble a human's before breaking apart and re-forming over Minato's legs. The Corphish opens up to cover Minato's torso, and the wings dock with it to form arms for his own to fit into. Then the Pyroar leaps into the air, opens up, and forms the rest of the body, with the Pyroar head going right over the chest. Then a mask arises around Minato's head and seals.

This is the end result.]

GUNDAM! TRYYYYOOOOOONNNNNN!

[DRAMATIC POSE TIME.]

[ Tentative plans for the character are outlined here but the even shorter tl;dr is "she is a cute girl with a magic bug virus who is gr8 at singing." ]

[ 2 ] didn't read the fine print

[ Ranka clutches her Caterpie tight. Both of them sweat profusely, out of heat and embarrassment. She turns to the nearest worker, apologizing, not sure if she should honor her word or bow out of the gig. ]

When they said production, I thought they meant a play, maybe... or a concert... I'm sorry! We'll do what we can!

**

[ 4 ] every idol needs a swimsuit

[ Come on, let's buy an ice cream and sit in the shade, her Scyther seems to say, tugging at her arm. But bikini-clad Ranka shakes her head determinedly. She's gonna find a less-populated corner of the beach and sing at the ocean.

Because if she doesn't have the guts to sing like nobody's watching, she'll never be able to achieve her dreams. ]

Aimo, aimo...

**

[ wildcard! ]

((OOC Note: Natsumi has a grandfather in her canon - Eijirou Hikari, who owns and runs the Hikari Photo Studio. ~~Spoilers: it's revealed late in the series that he has an evil alter-ego that can shift into a squid monster~~ For this AU, the Hikari Photo Studio is set in Union, and Natsumi's grandpa is a Malamar Shifter that migrated to Union when he was a young Inkay.))

#3: Citadel

[Natsumi's hardly ever been outside of Union and its forest region, so accompanying her grandfather to Citadel is a real opportunity. Not only would it be good business for their photo studio, but she's personally interested in learning more about the culture of the local tribes - especially the fact that it's a matriarchy instead of the usual patriarchy.

One can find the young Union Enlightened wandering around with a hand-held camera in hand, snapping a few photos and asking thoughtful questions regarding the traditions and culture of Citadel. Trailing close behind her is a little Happiny, who's viewing everything with the wide-eyed wonder of a young child.]

#4 - Tropical Getaway

[A weekend on the Tropical Island, away from the near-constant work of running a family business... It sounded wonderful at first, and it's the perfect time and place to let her grandfather Shift into his Malamar form without risking his Dark typing overshadowing his actions. Plus, it'll be a good time as any to teach little Chiaki how to swim, and what better teacher than the family Shifter?

The only problem? The crowds. Especially crowds of people who think very loudly. Ever since Natsumi's Awakening a few years ago, she's been careful about letting herself get stuck in very crowded areas for too long. Too many minds thinking too loudly in one spot tends to wear on the young Psychic after a while.

So, the Hikari family pitches their umbrella a little ways from the crowd. It's not as pretty a location as where the crowds are, but the slope's still gentle enough that the little Happiny can splash and play in the water's edge without too much trouble. And if anyone's looking for Natsumi herself? Well, she's sporting a very nice swimsuit beneath a lacy shawl and wide-brimmed hat.]

5) Business as Usual

[Somewhere in the nicer part of the Residential District of Union, there is a small shop/home combo with the sign out front: Hikari Photography Studio. Maybe you've stumbled upon it by chance, or maybe this is where you intended to be. But for whatever reason, should you chose to step inside, you'll be greeted by Natsumi, who sits at the front desk in the foyer.]

Welcome!

Edited 2015-06-13 03:35 (UTC)

#3

[The stadium is packed to the brim to watch the tournament. Right now, there's a match unfolding between two favorites to win the whole thing.

Seated next to you is a young man, his gaze focused intensely upon the battle at hand. He is obviously an Analyst with how his eyes keep up with the fighting without missing a single beat.]

It's been really close up until now...but this match won't last much longer. The Valkyrie has a huge advantage over her opponent now.

[In spite of what he says, the match still looks like a close one and continues to be one. What could make him think it's over?]

#4

I figured it would be busier, but I never expected it to be this busy...

[Lucas sighs in disappointment. This was supposed to be a relaxing getaway, but it was really hard to get away when there were this many people around. He fits in pretty well, with his black swimming trunks and towel draped around his neck, but there's just so many people around.]

Maybe there's a place with fewer people around? This island is big enough to have an alcove or two, right?

[Perhaps you know of a place?]

#5

[The cat has been let out of the bag. You now know that Lucas's grandfather is none other than Josef Kankaansyrjä, the wealthiest man in all of Caldera.

Yet all this time, Lucas has been living in a modest apartment in Union and working in town, teaching people about the use of strategy and tactics in battles. Surely the grandson of such a wealthy businessman didn't need to do such things?

At any rate, Lucas is unhappy. He hadn't wanted anybody to find out his connection to the Kankaansyrjä family.]

Does it matter? I'm not my grandfather, and I don't want to be him. Who cares who my relatives are? I don't talk to him any more, anyway.

#2

Tired from that long day? Hoping to get some rest?

"HI."

Nope, no chance of that happening. You have been accosted by a wild Elka, and will probably be doing something ill advised before the night is over.

#3

Elka watched the tournament with the professional interest of a trained fighter. She has a very...vocal way of watching, though.

"Come on! Kick her while she's down! Make her rue the day she was born! I don't see enough ruing!"

The fight didn't end right there, much to Elka's disappointment.

"Hmph. Show fighting. They wouldn't last two rounds against some of the pros from the Battalion of Steel."

National pride can be a stubborn thing.

#4

National pride is all well and good, but it sometimes can take the backseat to a tropical beach. Assume Elka is a friend for this thread

"Hey, hang out here if you want, but I just convinced that security guy over there to let us onto the private sections of the beach. Won't be so crowded over there."

There's something a little suspicious about how she said "convinced".

[3]

Saber, ever since awakening to a 'human' side that may or may not have been an echo of her Ghost half's original life, had been thoroughly confused about a number of things. Should she approach this situation as a human would? A Pokémon? A departed spirit?

Among the bright green leaves and lights and music of Citadel's celebration, however, she found one thing she could be happy with without pretense: fighting tournament, yes.

She eagerly awaited an opponent in the fighting ring, although she naturally kept her face calm and her mind clear, ready to face an opponent and test her skills.

Of course, she'd been waiting for a while now, and may have longer to wait still. Given the festive nature of the party (and the fact that they handed out tickets), she looks more than a bit out of place waiting intensely for a turn to fight instead of joining in the dancing or talking or other festivities. Someone would have to drag her away from the arena, though, to get her to spend time anywhere else.

[4]

On another day, Saber could be found on the shores of the tropical island, or more accurately, under the edge of the treeline, fully clothed, looking rather suspiciously out at the water. She had several questions running through her mind, mostly on the subject of rusting and whether it would be missing the point to just float over the water in Honedge form...

To all outside appearances, though, she's either brooding dramatically or being skittish. She could use a push.

Edited 2015-06-08 20:49 (UTC)

#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]

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.

Edited 2015-06-09 23:37 (UTC)

(ooc: AU info here]

2

[It was good to be back.

It was especially good to be back just in time to help with an expansion project. Although construction work was far from his specialty, he saw it as a fun way to re-integrate himself with the community. After so many months, he wanted to see first hand how things had changed...

Besides. There was nothing better than getting his hands dirty, especially when there was a lot on his mind.

Anyone looking for a big lug to help them with something heavy, feel free to find him. He's horrifically easy to spot-- he's that towering blond man who looks like he could take on a Pangoro barehanded.]

4

[The heat was a part of life for someone from Caldera. It was a dry, dusty heat that permeated every inch of your being, coated them in a layer that couldn't be scrubbed away no matter how many times you went at it with soap, and was such a constant that everyone understood its temperament. In the islands it was different--- it was damp, cloying, and the afternoon rains did nothing to help.

There was no way to cool off.....except through the strategic removal of clothes.

The boots went first, tossed aside in the meager camp he had set up. The shirt, dark and made of thick fibers, came next. Finally, dressed only in his cut off pants, Cliff gave up on any pretenses of being a serious explorer and simply dove into the water as he was.

Beach goers would get an eyeful of an unabashed Calderan who was unashamed of his multiple piercings and tattoos. Old friends might note that he's sporting a few fresh looking scars, still ragged from how recent they were.

Cliff, however, didn't care. The water, though the temperature of a bath, was far more refreshing than being on land.]

5

[Bring your own adventure! Hit me with any idea you like better!]

((OOC: tl;dr from over here: far from ordinary with a water bias and mastery of evolution, from Union, record keeper.))

#1

[He shouldn't be here. It doesn't matter how many drinks there might be or how rare an occasion or how little he's left the city in weeks, he should turn right around and leave. Go home. Right now. One foot and then the next. Just go before anything else happens.

Like his Poliwag flopping out of his warp band and heading towards the many, many drinks. That kind of anything.]

Hey! Polly! Get back here!

[He'll just catch her and go home. That's all, he swears.]

#4

[He's standing in the surf. He hasn't even bothered to put on a swimsuit, just wearing his normal clothes, water reaching his ankles and rising. Sometimes he watches the clouds roll above him, or looks out to some far distance where the waves gather and build or some nearer one where they break into foam. Either way, he's lost in it now.

Somewhere nearby, the Poliwag splashes around and makes a fuss. Maybe he's ignoring it. Maybe he doesn't notice. It all comes down to the same thing in the end, so why does it matter what the reason is?]

Edited 2015-06-23 00:26 (UTC)

#1

[An underground city was not something Blaike had ever heard of before until recently. Of course, he was obligated to investigate.

...although the mention of their brews likely had something to do with that.

So there he is, seated off to the side with a couple of empty flagons already scattered about on the table. Nothing quite like drinking one's worries and pain away.]

Ahh, now this is some wonderful stuff. [He seems to be musing more to himself than anyone else.]

#4

[The heat really had gotten almost unbearable. After receiving permission to travel to the archipelago, Blaike found himself standing on the beach, the waves lapping at the toes of his boots.

Unfortunately, there were too many other people around. At least in his opinion. This was supposed to be a break for him to relax and cool down. Anyone from Union has likely seen him around the new Enhanced establishment or hanging out around one of the bars.

Should anyone approach him, they'll just get a look.]

You need somethin'?

((Plotting thread/ideas here!))

#3
( she can't believe she's lost him. again.

one may spot a rather frantic-seeming young woman clad entirely in long black clothes despite the heat - and, if you look closely enough, her left arm ends in what seems more like metal claws than a hand... she's evidently not enjoying the festives! what a shame. looking for something? someone? in fact, she might be heading your way right now. )

Excuse me! I'm looking for someone.

#4

( relaxing is a strange concept. downtime is a strange concept. Lan Fan isn't sure what to do with herself at the beach, but at least she's not currently all in black (but certainly not in a swimsuit either). still, she's hanging back, sticking to the shade and mostly just watching what other people are doing. for once, she's not wearing her prosthetic, so the left sleeve of her t-shirt is empty. her nincada friend can be seen skittering about. )

(OOC: don't have too much worked out yet. Probably fire/water enlightened from Union, with a hoppip for a starter.)

3. So where do you wanna go first? [Wow, look at all the flowers! They're so colorful!] There's gotta be something fun we can do around here... [Looks like the hoppip's idea of fun is messing with some of the musicians, though. Mamimi's too busy looking at the conga line forming to really notice.]

Maybe we can-- hey, where'd you go? [Oh no!]

wildcard; birb circus

[ WELCOME ONE AND ALL TO THE FLYINGEST SHOW ON EARTH. I'm sure it's got a better slogan than that.

Ranka and Brera, holding hands tightly (at his insistence), have escaped their mother's watchful eye just long enough to attend only the coolest attraction to come to town. They spend their allowance on tickets and what's left goes to... snacks for the performers' Pokemon?

Big bro, come on, I want to see that one! she insists until he relents and agrees to let her run off alone.

sup hikaru, this starry-eyed little lady has a treat for your birb ]

Your performance was amazing! You two must have such a strong bond!

( AU planning details are here! )

#3

Oh, this is so wonderful! Look at all the people!

[ Elizabeth is walking the streets of Citadel with a Ralts in her arms. she's trying to look around at absolutely everything, and occasionally, she does a happy twirl. making it to Union was already a miracle; travelling outside of it is a dream come true. ]

The colours, the music, the dancing... Have you ever seen anything so magnificent? I never thought— Oh, Fleur, we should join in! Won't that be fun?

[ the poor girl is so dazzled by her surroundings that she may run into you, unfortunately. ]

#5

[ are you an employee at the library? no? well, this girl and her Ralts are politely trying to get your attention anyway. ]

Excuse me! I'm sorry to bother you - I was wondering if you could help me find something?

#5

[After a long run, Teddie felt relieved to be in an area much more calm, and with a lot less fire. The west side of Verdant Forest was a haven compared to the Scorched Forest, especially since it didn't have any Houndour's chasing his fuzzy, blue, bear butt.

Speaking of which, it stood out against all the green, and to make matters worse, he was a Cubchoo that stood at about four feet tall. The not-so-little bear stood out like a sore thumb, and it's what kept him vigilant, but sometimes something will catch him by surprise. Today was one of those days, for a Pineco happened to drop out of the tree from above, and landed dangerously close to Teddie.]

Eeeeeek! What is thaaaaaaaat!? [As he screeched in terror, he backed away from the rather unhappy Pineco.]

#4

[Now this was a paradise! For most, but it was better than the unbearable heat in Union, and this Cubchoo couldn't resist a getaway like this one! There was food to be had, games to play, swimming to be done, and the most important part, scoring with the ladies! There were so many of them around, how could any bear resist!?]

Helloooo ladies. [Play it smooth Teddie, play it smooth.] Would you mind helping this little bear with a bath? I've got so much sand in my fur and I can't get it out on my own, would you help me pleeeaaase? [He's got the most innocent look he can muster, but the snot that usually comes with a Cubchoo is starting to drip from his nose again, and it's rather watery this time.]

4. [Family vacations with her family weren't always the quickest or the most orderly of affairs, but they were enjoyable either way. Even when her parents made Mari babysit her five year old little brother Joseph while they went to goof off somewhere; the five year old was easy enough to please.

Unfortunately, Joseph had also developed a bit of a newfound biting habit, of just about anything, from toys to animals to... People. And whoever was right next to them at an ice-cream stand where Mari had taken him for some frozen treat was about to be treated to Joseph ogling their nearest exposed body part before he simply leaned forward and bit down.

Unfortunately, Mari only noticed too late.]

Joseph no!

[After she pulls the little hellion away, he began muttering something about it 'looking so yummy..."]

No! You're getting an ice-cream already, don't go around biting people!

[She then turned to the bitten person]

I'm so sorry, are you ok?

#5-1

[With the normalizing of relationships with Union, Sanctuary had sent a representative to show their commitment to Union's demands. One Jericho Swain, a man of no small stature who had risen quickly through the ranks of the Magi despite being of no noble house or bloodline. And so it is that he has entered Union to work with the council on agreements of trade and cement political alliances. And so it was that he was wandering the storefronts, examining things with interest. His hobbled leg appeared to be giving him some grief as he was leaning heavily on his sturdy oaken cane, and a Murkrow stood on his shoulder, watching.]

#5-2

[In an effort to be open with Union's people, Swain's study was quite public, although he was often away in meetings. But he diligently kept to at least some office hours whenever possible, in order to better acquaint himself with the people of Union.]

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Threaded | Flat

TEST DRIVE MEME: JUNE + JULY EDITION

Yosuke Hanamura | Persona 4 | Citadel Enlightened? Flying type and something else I think

Takeshi Hongo | Kamen Rider (1971)/Kamen Rider Spirits | Bug/Steel

Kadoya Tsukasa | Kamen Rider Decade | Enlightened dark? idek