Test Drive Meme!

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Welcome to the Rekindle Test Drive! Trying to see if a character will fit or work in the setting? Need some interaction samples? Well this meme is for you! Make a post, tag around, and most importantly, have fun! Here's the setting page for those who want to learn a little more about the city itself. Then don't forget to go reserve your character, GO GO GO.......

Here's some prompts to help you get started, if you need it:

Option 1

[The mid-summer rays are beginning to subside at last, giving way to a few cooler breezes here and there as the sun begins to set and the moons rise in the sky. So what does that mean? Well, for the locals, it means it's time to begin preparations for the autumnal festival! The reds, oranges, and yellows take on a more rustic tone in the streets as the venders set up their outdoor marketplace stands, selling all kinds of treats and delicacies. From fresh corn and pretzels, to strange fruits that may look like those from home (although different in color, not taste), these vendors seem to have it all! Though in a few stands, it seems as though there are snacks and desserts meant to be split in two or shared with another. They also seem to be very fond of giving discounts to couples... Oh, my...]

Option 2

[Everything on the riverbank seems to be the norm for every other day: Vendors renting out innertubes for two, others selling ice cream and watermelon during the still warm days, and even a few water balloons still being tossed around or kept hidden nearby. At night, however, there seems to be a gathering at the water's edge as some hold little paper lanterns, aglow with small candles inside them as they gleam golden in the moonlight. The locals say that wishing on them as you let them float into the air brings you good luck, and makes that wish come true. But that's just a silly rumor, isn't it? At least it's pretty, along with the small candles floating on the water's surface...]

Option 3

[It doesn't matter where you are or what you were doing. All that matters is you've suddenly been hit with the chills (or did the temperature suddenly skyrocket?) and they don't seem to be going away just yet. Yep. Those wacky scientists seem to be at it again... At least it should pass soon, but whether it be chills or being far too hot, maybe you should...find someone else with this problem. After all, even the face of the medical community says that it will only be fixed by hugging or holding someone's hand.]

Option 4

[Whoops. Looks like you haven't taken the cautionary words of the other NPCs to heart, or maybe you just wanted to take your chances. Either way, the withdrawal symptoms have started and you need to find someone to hug quickly before you get even more sick.]

Option 5

[If there's something else you wanted to play with, that you didn't see here, then have fun with that. You've just arrived in a strange city, after all. There's got to be plenty to explore out and about, not to mention people to meet.]

Comments

[stillbeatingspark]

Do you not feel it? There was a drastic drop only a few kliks ago. I was beginning to believe that the lack of reaction from anyone else meant that this was a common occurrence here, but if you don't feel it and I do--[His foot starts fidgeting as he talks, finding it difficult to stay still.]--and nothing seems to be immediately wrong with my systems, then perhaps it isn't common after all.

[stillshinigami]

[That left no doubt in his mind that this guy was a genuine sentient robot. Disbelief successfully suspended.]

Not getting that, seems about normal t'me. But if we're talkin' cold you probably have a cooling malfunction. That's my first instinct.

[stillbeatingspark]

[Oh, a guy who knows a bit about bots? Convenient. Consider Blurr's interest piqued.]

My scans aren't reporting any internal abnormalities, but it may be worth looking into on the off chance they're also malfunctioning. [He did exert himself much more than usual before arriving, so it wasn't out of the question.]

Do you know if there are any places here someone like me could receive medical treatment?

[stillshinigami]

You don't need a doctor, you need a mechanic. Just pop the hood, would ya?

[stillbeatingspark]

[Yes, that's what he mea--oh uh.]

Not to sound ungrateful for the offer, but do you have any experience with Cybertronian machinery?

[stillshinigami]

Cybertronian?

[And his disbelief just kicked in again.]

Whatduya mean? Never heard of that, but then again this place isn't exactly normal.

[stillbeatingspark]

[And the cold's sent another chill through him. Don't mind if he paces a bit as he talks to get himself moving again.]

Cybertronian, as in from the planet Cybertron; it's what I am. From what I've seen of Earth's machinery--and this place resembles Earth greatly so I can only assume the situation is similar until I have the chance for a closer look seeing as how you are correct in saying that this place is not entirely "normal"--there are a number of key differences in construct that might prove problematic in inexperienced servos.

[stillshinigami]

[Alien. Now he's seen everything. He opens his mouth to speak, but Blurr keeps going.

Never thought he'd see the day when he'd meet somebody who could out talk him.]

Yeaaaah, but as far as I understand it there's some insane policy about needing physical affection to survive. Not sure how that's supposed to work.

[He puts his hand against Blurr's armor to see how cold he actually was on the surface.]

[stillbeatingspark]

Ah, yes, that I am aware of. I don't really have a problem with physical contact by itself, but I am cautious about opening myself up. I'm sure you can understand.

[As if demonstrating, he stays still long enough for Duo to touch him. Sure enough, he's as cold as a car left out in the snow.]

[stillshinigami]

[He shakes his hand off a bit at that and takes a look around.]

How about a campfire to start? Might help surface temperature, and if you don't want me to help then I don't know what else I can do except try plan b.

Which, just so y'know? Is gonna be awkward for both of us.

[stillbeatingspark]

I agree, a fire might be a step in the right direction. As for plan b, which I'm assuming is affectionate physical contact, we can cross that if or when we come to it. As I said, contact by itself doesn't present a problem, but if affection is a requirement then yes, I admit it will be--uncomfortable.

Is there somewhere closeby safe enough to start a fire?

[stillshinigami]

You said it, big guy.

How about trying a beach? If they've got something like that, it'd be the safest.

But all and all, it won't be that bad.

[stillbeatingspark]

I remember hearing something about a beach near the residential area.

[H'mm...he could get there fast enough by himself, that went without question, but what of the human? It's not like he could keep up on foot. Blurr's only experience with passengers wasn't exactly a pleasant one, but this guy seemed to be far from a mind-controlling madman.]

The streets get fairly narrow there, but I could transport us much faster than walking would take us if you have no problem with accepting a ride.

[stillshinigami]

[He looked up to the robot, then towards where he was sure the residential area was. It was a ways away. He pulls himself up and stands tall.]

Yeah, sure. Whatever gets us there faster!

[stillbeatingspark]

[Well, that settles that. In no time at all (and with a rather unique noise) he's folding in on himself, shrinking and re-shaping into a damn speedy-looking car.

Which proceeds to open its own door closest to Duo.]

[stillshinigami]

[It was a small risk, he'd thought, but he didn't expect the robot shifting forms, in a way most mobile suits never could.

Needless to say he was impressed, aaand maybe a little shocked.]

Guess you're driving. [He hopped in the passenger seat, and wisely put on the seat belt.]

[stillbeatingspark]

[Now his voice comes from a small, flashing radio on the dashboard.] I will be until the streets narrow. From then on we can walk the rest of the way, unless we happen to find an alternate road leading directly to the beach, which is a possibility.

[A wise decision, that seat belt, 'cause once he's off he's off. Like, well, a blurr.]

[stillshinigami]

Yeah. Sounds about the only way we can do it. No scenic route, is there?

Whoa!

[Way to make a guy white knuckle the handlebar, Blurr!]

[stillbeatingspark]

[Don't you worry, he's got fast enough reaction time for this to be a safe drive. Although he may not have accounted for any jostling such speedy turns might cause...

In any case, it won't take them very long to get where they're going at all at this rate.]

[stillshinigami]

[He adjusted quickly, he'd just never been in a car that accelerated that quickly. On the other hand most of his own quick accelerations had zero G to take some of the blow.

From there, he looked out the window, watching the mouth of the river open up to the lake.]

[stillbeatingspark]

[Surprisingly, he isn't much of a talker in vehicle mode, so the ride's pretty quiet until the roads finally get a little cramped and he stops just as abruptly as he started.]

I'm can't safely drive any further. I believe this is where we should start walking.

[stillshinigami]

[He undoes the seat belt and hops out of the car, closing the door.]

Yeah, it doesn't look far either.

So, big guy? You got a name?

[stillbeatingspark]

[As soon as the door's shut he shifts back into robot mode. Another chill, eugh.]

The name's Blurr. I assume you also have a name?

[stillshinigami]

It's Duo.

[He picked up speed to a brisk walk over towards the beach, scanning the ground as he walked for wood and kindling.]

Got any ideas as to what the deal is with the physical affection thing?

[stillbeatingspark]

[Following suit after him, resuming the high-speed chatter.]

As you suggested it could be a coolant malfunction, which isn't out of the question considering damage I may have taken prior to my arrival here. Nothing else seems to be out of the ordinary, however, so that will be kept in mind as a worst case scenario. This may also be an effect of lacking physical contact; the explanations I was given concerning that were unclear in certain areas. I haven't had any reason to ask around about such effects until today, either, since it happened so suddenly.