justhugalready | Test Drive

SURPRISE! It's time for our new 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.

~~And 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

[ It's looking gray here, still in that colorless pre-spring phase. There is one bright spot of color, in the form of roses decorating a few tables inside buildings. They even appear to be free for the taking, if you need a little color! And mostly benign. Mostly.]

Option 2

[ The entire city looks pretty new to you, but there seems to be a special amount of shine to one particular spot. Maybe it's just the lights on the ferris wheel, which looks like it could offer a great view of the new city. Only catch is that you're going to end up sharing the ride with another person.]

Option 3

[Apparently this place has a zoo and an aquarium, and is currently holding a special deal and event. Bring a second person in with you, get a special pass to the exhibits! ~~Though why the bath house is ALSO holding a similar event is anyone's guess.~~]

Option 4

[The slow warming and change in the season has another effect; visibility has a way of suddenly dropping when a cool mist rolls in off the banks of the river and down from the clouds. It's got a chill and dampness to it, and makes it hard to see. You might want to be careful not to bump into anyone while trying to get in out of the fog.]

Option 5

[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 6

[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.]

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I wonder... yes, that is a very good idea. If they are not doing what we are, that is.

[At Gordin's statement about not being remembered, he actually looks quite confused. Where would he get that idea? Oh. those stories about the war of shadows. If anything, he's started to dislike them if only because all of the talk about him being the "Hero-King" is so wrong.]

..I..

[Embarrassment? Slight embarrassment, yes. It's one thing to shrug all that off to people which weren't there, but someone that was...

Welp.]

I was nothing without those that fought alongside me. Were it not for you and the others, I would have died when Altea was taken. [He wouldn't have left Elise for a start, and two hostages? Too much hassle.] Even now, I am nothing without my allies... no, my friends. And you, Gordin. We are good friends, aren't we?

[Ryan!]

Ryan is in the seventh, is he not? Yes. I am certain of it. I recall clearly, Cain placed them first out of all of them. He, and the rest of his unit, are exemplary soldiers, and Chris leads them very well. Nothing is certain... but please, be at ease, my friend. Ryan is in the best hands possible... [And, if they ever get back, he's going to ask Jagen to keep an eye on the bittyarcher. Just in case. Bullying and all. ~~Hopefully that won't be more of a hinderance to him than a help.~~]

...If we are the only ones here, I am happy that it's you with me, my friend. Truly happy. Thank you...

[For being worldnapped?]

Well, we all seem to be differently dressed to everyone else; one way or another, I'm sure it won't be hard to find each other again. Stables, taverns, large open areas; we can figure it out between us!

[Aw, that embarrassment is endearing to the max; Gordin barely bites back a smile even as his ears burn up.] That's true; every soldier is nothing alone, and no matter what the stories say, you're only human. Without you, though...No one would've made it to Talys, least of all me. [Boy howdy he's not used to talking about such deep (or painful) topics and it shows with how slowly he speaks. Gotta take time to consider his words and all.] You gave us all someone to fight for, and you're a really good leader besides; I used to pity our enemies sometimes, that they didn't have you for a king. ...But then, I suppose we grew up together, in a way. [Not that he'd ever dream of using that as an excuse to treat Marth like a little brother, no. Never.] For that alone, you've been a great friend to me.

Ah, he is! They seem like a bit of a mixed bag, but all good sorts from what he tells me. [Softly--] ...He mustn't have gotten around to writing about placing first though, and under Cain too!
Um, that is...Phew. I'm not going to lie, but knowing that they all work together so well and that you think so highly of their captain is a weight off my shoulders. There's no higher endorsement for a soldier than his king's approval, right?

[Aaaaand that's enough to have him trip over his own feet for a second. Honestly, much more praise and he's going to pop. Once he's righted himself and tried to cover it up with nervous laughter though, Gordin's voice turns to something softer than usual. How long had it been since they'd gotten to talk like this?] Heh, you'll have me crying if you keep that sort of talk up. I always was a little soft for your speeches, sire.

[Hey, kidnapped, worldnapped; he's a pro at this sort of thing right?]

I wonder if they sought to leave this place. That is why I went to that gigantic... lit... wheel... thing, in order to try and find the way out. The roads are all very confusing. [Frankly, he can understand why. It's so noisy here all the time. The buildings are strange. Everything is.]

From what I heard, many of our best were bested by your brother's unit. They're indeed the best recuits we've had for a very long time. And I promise you - I'll do everything I can to make sure no harm comes to any of them. I swear it.

[The speech is... too much. Far too much, really. And the subject is one he finds simple. It's a matter of hating fighting. And a matter of trying to avoid any bloodshed whereever possible. ...and more than likely remembering who everyone is helps, too. Some part of him feels a pang when Godin mentioned escaping to Talys, however. Very much so. If it weren't for Malledus shouting some sense into him, his dawdling would have meant they'd all have died.

...Which is why he needs the people around him more than most. He's all too aware of the fact his idealism makes him weak, of course he is. But it doesn't stop the fact he doesn't want anyone to pay for his safety with their lives. Regardless of their oaths.

He's about to respond, but then! He reaches out an arm to try and assist Gordin, stepping back once he's actually righted himself without any help.]

...Your words are more than I deserve. Far more. Shall we continue on?

Oh, that's a great idea! D'you think it's worth going back to the wheel to try and see if we can see anyone? It might be hard to concentrate if we're always spinning, but it might be better than walking blind.
...I just came here to see what it was, after all; we might as well use it if we can. [The arrival spiel had made it pretty clear that this city needed help and that going home wasn't likely for at least a while...Gordin's goals had been more on getting to grips with Sing Song or whatever this place is called, rather than leaving.

And he's curious about why everyone is lining up to get on the stupid hoop, anyway.

The thought that he wouldn't trust Marth with Ryan's life for a second is so beyond his comprehension that he can't help but snort quietly (and look ashamed of himself for snorting at his lord, oops).] I know he's safe under your watch, sire; if I didn't believe that he'd be in good hands, then I'd have come home and hauled him out myself long before now! And obviously I was right on that hunch; his letters are glowing with praise for you and his platoon. Things like, 'Prince Marth is so cool', if I remember right.

[Saying so much heartfelt praise is enough to make him rather self-conscious; it's the last thing that Gordin wants, to alienate Marth with flattery...But he can't help himself when it comes to topics he's passionate about. There's a definite apologetic lilt to his words when he next speaks.] Haha, I'm sorry if I said too much and made you feel uncomfortable. It's true from where i'm standing, so I hope you'll take my words all the same.

Test Drive - March Edition

I-I'll buy you rollerskates. 8|

...i accept this substitute as long as you don't laugh when i fall over

♥!

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