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 in a week when they open. Here's some prompts to help you get started, if you need it: Option 1 [While the days grow longer and warmer and the older, oriental-style of the city would normally make one think that the interiors would not be much in the way of relief from the hot sun, it may surprise the guest to see that the apartments the natives have allocated for them are surprisingly comfortable. In fact, the only modern convenience they may be missing is a television set! At least, outside the media floor on the first floor of Building One - the first of four inter-connected buildings. In fact, each apartment building seems to have at least one different amenity on the first floor. In Building Two they seemed to even spare a library in another that seems to have the basics and some information packets that are otherwise found in the Welcome Center in District 2. There are even a few restaurants and common dining areas in the Building Three that are open until late at night, and meeting areas and a ballroom on the first floor in Building Four, perfect for setting up small parties or big events. With the locals gone save those who work in the restaurants and the one librarian, leaving you to your own devices, what will you do? What mysteries could be left to discover in this place?] Option 2 [With summer coming, the water level in the river is starting to go down, exposing some of the beach. The Riverside Shack is open late, and its restaurant is pulling out all the stops and offering seafood specials (even though a river is a far cry from an ocean). The rental store, meanwhile, is finally bringing out more of its swimming supplies, inner tubes and pool noodles, and a calmer stretch of the river has been roped off with buoys for swimming. They even have lifeguards chairs set up. Clearly this sort of thing used to be an annual event. It's not quite an ocean beach (quite different actually), but there's still plenty of chance to have fun in the water. Or teach someone to swim, perhaps.] Option 3 [If you're more inclined to explore or learn, the City's Learning Center might be more to your tastes. There certainly seems to be a lot going on here - there's laboratories and libraries and workshops, and plenty of communal areas where you can meet and talk with people. The natives seem pretty absorbed with their studies and work, though they're polite in brushing you off, at least. Perhaps you'll have more luck seeing what other Guests such as yourself have discovered?] 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

[doyoufeellucky]

[Hina had arrived not long before. It was odd waking up in a world other than your own, but if it was happening to others as well...well, that was unfortunate for them, and that made her stronger. It was best to remain calm, not that Hina really acted any other way most of the time.

She paused when she felt the presence of the young woman nearby. It was worth investigating, at the least. Sadly, Hina's approach nearly never goes unnoticed, and it likely isn't helping Yuna's mood any. Hovering several feet of the ground, Hina stares quietly at the younger girl for a moment before speaking.]

Having a little bad luck?

[What was more unnerving? That creepy smirk...or the aura of unease and dread that accompanied Hina's presence?]

OH MY GO- UUGH. I AM ABLE TO HTML. I PROMISE AND SWEAR.

[goldenaura]

[ Ethan was quick to shake his head as he climbed off Typlosion.] N-No! That won't be necessar- [ but the fire pokemon was quick to let his teeth grab the apple from Kaworu. ]

Ah....Well. At least let me pay for that apple or something. Again, I'm real sorry! He's not always like this but he's been like this since we got here.

[sunshine_maiden]

You look like it. There's one nearby, but it's not close.

[She steps right next to Roxas and raises an arm to the boy, clearly concerned and not taking any chances.]

Take my arm, I'll get you over there before something happens.

it's all right! these things happen! html is just an elusive mistress who plays with our hearts.

[paraclete]

It's all right. Neither of you have done anything wrong. I know now that the apples must be very good.

[If anything, the Typhlosion is endearing.]

What is he? I've never seen it.

[queenvee]

[Vee just... stares.]

...

"Disappointing" isn't the half of it, sister.

[She seats herself down on the edge of the blanket, not bothering to ask.]

They told me "oh, don't worry, it's not so bad here, there's blah blah blah library blah blah blah restaurants blah blah blah beach." I was promised a beach! With sun! Sand! Surf! Men in speedos!

Roger S. Huxley | Star Ocean 3 | option 5

[manly]

-----A-----

[ Where ever you are ladies there is a young menodix boy is running up to you. What's a menodix you ask? Well they're a kind of humanoid. Their small - Roger is just under 3 feet - and part raccoon... or something similar. Notice the ears poking out from under his helmet and the big fluffy tail. ]

My Lady, [ he holds out his hand. will you take it? ]

------B-----

What is this?

[ He's walking around a network terminal. Looking it up and down. There is nothing like this on his planet or there was some technology but it was always bad.

He doesn't like this.

He gives into manly impulses and swings at it with a large ax. ]

Shinji Ikari | Rebuild of Evangelion | Option 2 yeeeeaaaaah

[gakishinji]

[the river is inviting, and the dark sand of the river's beach is soft, but Shinji is spending the day sitting on his towel with his earbuds in, enjoying the silence and solitude. In this place, he was almost never alone anymore - so any chance for him to avoid constant embarrassment is welcome.

He sighs and flops onto his back. Soon enough, he'll start to feel ill and dizzy. But until then...]

[orneryoccultist]

[He seems a bit wary of Rialynn's easy courtesy. It takes him a moment to actually towards her.]

If you wouldn't mind. I rather fancy a bit of recreational reading right now. Even research becomes tiresome after a while.

[Reaching into the proffered pile, he carefully extracts the book of his choice. The Shadow Over... something; he covers the title with his hand.]

[techtonic]

[Well, now. Isn't that a sight... Guy laughs to himself and comes to stand at the edge of the water.]

I thought you didn't know how to swim, Mieu. Did Luke teach you?

[orneryoccultist]

[Sounds like they've both seem some things, man.]

I disagree. Common sense is a rare gift, and a particularly beneficial one at that. Being aware of your surroundings and acting with prudence is an asset no matter where...

[He catches her gaze, and then looks away. There's a wrinkle between his eyebrows, and he frowns.]

...Oh. Were you being sarcastic?

[ribbonbon]

Yeah...I've always lived pretty far from the ocean so I have no idea what it smells like. I've only ever even seen it in books...!

[She hangs her head, her frown deepening a little.]

The smell of the ocean...they always talk about how refreshing it is in books and movies! I was totally looking forward to that! And seeing like, little crabs and starfish and stuff!

I EMBARRASSED MYSELF IN FRONT OF KAWORU SENPAI... ;A;

[goldenaura]

[ Tyhplosion had taken to nuzzling at Kaworu's hand, purring. Kaworu might come to feel how surprisingly furry-soft the pokemon is! The trainer makes effort to brush his fur, after all.

Ethan's blue eyes shined at being able to explain, though. ] Oh, right! What you're looking at is a Pokemon! This one in particular is called a 'Tyhplosion'! He was my very first pokemon when I began my journey. No, Not just a pokemon... He's my partner. I'm a Pokemon trainer, you see... [ a slight smile]

[ichoosefight]

[ Well. ] Depends on your definition of 'common sense'. [ By most conventional definitions she has none. Why else would she be Batgirl? ]

But I meant the rest of it. Things that were common sense back home might not be common sense in Chinese Wonderland. [ She has hereby officially dubbed this place Chinese Wonderland. ]

Re: Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear | Tales of the Abyss

[techtonic]

So, how is it?

[Natalia has some potentially unexpected company. Guy's standing a respectful distance away, dressed in a wet suit and seemingly ready to take to the river.]

ghslkdjf

[mystorytoo]

[It's him. It's really him. She wants to laugh and to cry at the same time. It feels like it's a dream just like he said he was but it's all too real. The water on her face is real and the sun shining down is real and the person swimming towards her, whom she's swimming towards right now is real too. He has to be.

As soon as she gets close enough she pulls up slightly, hesitating. The last time she'd tried to do this she'd run right through him. There's still the fear, the one that it's a dream, or something.]

[ribbonbon]

[Pilouette sits back down next to her, knees pulled up to her chest.]

Like, I know, right?! I got so totally excited because I thought I was finally going to get to see like, a real beach! With an ocean and seagulls and surfing and...and boats!

I bet they call it a beach just to trick people into being happy here for a little while...!

/punts this game AU at Ethan

[brbstealingpknm]

[Did someone say splash?

Because this is what this jerk is about to do in 3...2...1...

No, he's not sorry. He might look a bit older than you recall though, Ethan.] Tch. Moron.

Re: Red | Pokemon (gameverse)

[newstart]

Is that a pikachu? [Excuse Hilbert while he just. Stares. He's only ever see pikachu in pictures before, not a live one. It's surreal to say the least.] Can I get a closer look at it?

[ex_marvelling509]

You're a sorry sight, Kratos.

[Raine, who was quietly observing her new surroundings before he came into the picture, simply says it as an observation. It would seem that she's getting her proof about the rules here. And if what she was told is true, then...

Although she admittedly still has her reservations, she holds out a hand. She's used to healing with her magic, not hugs, but this should be sufficient.]

YEEAAAAH

[pathogenesis]

[even while Shinji is busy flopped on his back and listening to his sweet tunes, completely oblivious to any impending danger and trying to avoid constant embarrassment, it doesn't take long for it to find him anyway. it doesn't take long for the beach to become rather crowded and full of boisterous shouting children, including several indulging in some friendly beach sports!!

so it's with a hard thump that a stray volleyball sails in a direct arc, hits Shinji squarely on the side of the head and spins away across the sand to be chased by a boy in blue swimming shorts and an unbuttoned shirt, his expression nearly manic. with Shinji's earbuds still in, it most likely looks completely alarming rather than any level of reassuring at all, especially with his arms waving frantically like he's not quite sure whether he should be retrieving the ball to make sure it doesn't hit anyone else, or if he should be leaning down to check whether or not Shinji is out cold.

and even if the other boy is shouting, Shinji probably won't be able to hear a word of his speech until he pulls them out anyway. not that he seems to be noticing.]

Oh my gosh! Are you okay? I'm sorry! I'm really sorry!

[goldenaura]

[ Due to his fire pokemon having a dislike of water, Ethan was the only one approaching Shinji, not caring that his own pants are soaked at the bottom from wading in after the brunette.

Ethan couldn't help but be curious. They passed through this place and passed by/seen Shinji several times now; this time that boy was slightly closer into the water. Ethan gently lets a hand sit on the boy's shoulder as he approaches, using a softer tone to his voice. ]

Hey... You know. You've been here for a while. Are you all right?

[suoxi]

Inara isn't...sure what she's looking at, exactly, but she isn't turning down assistance when it is needed. She reaches out and takes the hand gratefully, faint smile crossing her features.

"Thank you. I...didn't realize that it had been so long."

[fixated]

[ Only when it served his purpose. Manners after all, were but a tool among many. ]

I'm perfectly fine. The fall wasn't all that great. [ he smiles, eyes half hidden as he responds, but his face immediately loosens as he gives her a brief once over, his gaze appearing critical. ]

Eh.... are you sure you aren't injured? The nearest hospital isn't too far; I could carry you.

[ and sneak in one of those dratted hugs he's required to indulge in. Life was difficult for an apathetic man. ]

[cartashark]

[She is totally reading his mind on this one.]

I know have you seen some of the crazy cool stuff they have?! Like okay forget for a sec that they zapped us here without teleports or a shuttle but they have these super neat things called tv and I want one!

[flamesfanned]

I'm not blind, Sync.

[He means that in response to both comments. Ember rolls up onto his side for a minute to look at his friend.]

Everyone wants something. But that doesn't mean it's a bad thing they want, you know?

[Ever the idealist.]