TEST DRIVE MEME: DECEMBER + JANUARY EDITION

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THIS CYCLE'S PROMPTS
#1 The end of the year means Salvation holiday is in full swing in Union. This month long celebration means that houses, businesses and other establishments are decorated to the nines in garlands, ornaments and other fineries, and that retail establishments are sure to be swamped. There is an outcry for helpers around these various shops, and while jobs here do not necessarily pay well, the discounts on goods cannot be beat. Just beware of difficult customers...

#2 With the biting cold settling in most places, Caldera has seen a sudden influx of visitors. Something about being in extremely close proximity to a volcano seems to have some kind of appeal, and places are packed. But what does that matter to tourists? It’s warm, the food is good, and the crowds in the business district aren’t nearly as cut-throat. Residents of the city, however, might get a bit fed up with the sudden surge in (temporary) population. Caldera wasn’t meant to take so many people.

#3 Whereas most of the countryside is barren during this time of year, Citadel stays green despite the cold temperatures. With snow-like blooms speckling its branches, the tree that houses this settlement is a go-to place for people looking for a bit of spring in the middle of winter. Unfortunately, however, with flowers come allergies, and those not used to the blooms (and even some who are) may find themselves a bit more congested than usual.

#4 Glacier is a frozen wonderland this time of year. Literally and figuratively. The place is about 70% ice normally, and the winter bite has opened up a number of “interesting” (see: suicidal for anyone with any remote cold intolerance) activities. These include ice fishing (both with a pole and, for the brave at heart, ice noodling), speed skating, luge and the annual Beartic Swim. We hope you brought your swimsuit and a thirst for adventure!

#5 Wildcard! Come up with your own prompt!

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[1]

[ The city looked so pretty all done up like this! Marveling at one of the store displays, somehow the shopkeeper translated this to Vivi taking rapt interest in the HELP WANTED sign hanging on the window. Before the young black mage could so much as protest, he was given an assignment: help incoming customers.

Um what? ]

I-I don't...

[ Apparently he didn't speak up loud enough, and after a few moments of confusion, his shoulders slumped, and the Dark-type, his face strangely obscured by some kind of magic, began hesitantly helping customers. ]

...Excuse me?

[ And was likely either 1. Gets ignored, 2. Told off, or 3. Has a laundry list of directions/questions thrown his way. Yikes. Um. Okay. Regardless of the situation, the youth nods emphatically, trying to take everything in (especially if the request is particularly difficult--spoilers, it almost always is--), before trying to either help someone else, or do as he's told.

Unfortunately, the shop is a bit past capacity. Careful there, kid, you're going to run into someone at this rate. ]

[2]

[ Hearing about how warm Caldera was during this time of year, the Dark-type couldn't help but be at least a little curious. They lived by a volcano??? Was that even safe? He had to see for himself.

Toddling along through the crowds, the tip of his hat bobbed as he moved. It was really hard to see from here, especially since there seemed to be something going on. Was that guy juggling fire? Craning up to see, that didn't seem to help either. Someone give this kid a hand? ]

[He barely even felt that. There's a short surprised noise from the guy you collided with. He blinks down in confusion.]

You okay kid?

[ Feeling the impact, the young boy nearly jumped out of his skin, gripping his hat instinctively. Ohhhhh gosh. ]

I-I'm sorry! I didn't--!

[ You didn't actually do anything ~~yet~~ ]

[Oh no, he is smol and distressed. He puts his hands out.]

Whoa, it's okay. It's crowded as can be in here. I didn't see you.

Test Drive Meme (December + January)

TEST DRIVE MEME: DECEMBER + JANUARY EDITION

Vivi Ornitier | Dark/Psychic Enhanced/Egg Mastery

1 I'LL TAG BOTH HOW ABOUT THAT.

My notifs on this post are seriously effed forgive

SO ARE MINE APPARENTLY WTF