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TEST DRIVE # 07

Whether you're trying to figure out how your character would fare in this setting, trying to get some samples together, or just dipping your toes in the water, you've come to the right place! The Test Drive is here to make your life easy by letting you see what the game is like without actually joining it first. So here is how it works:

1: Post a starter with your character, including whether they are a god or shinki in the subject line.
2: Act like your character is established enough in the setting to allow your thread to go places.
3: Take on any god/shinki of your choosing, as long as they're not already in the game!
4: Comment around to the other people on the meme.
5: Have lots of fun!

To get you started, here are some ideas for thread-starters! Feel free to come up with your own ideas if these don't strike your fancy, though.

Echoing Endlessly

Many people in the area are complaining about a strange echo following them around. It never seems to go away and, in fact, collects more and more echoes with each passing moment, creating a cacophony of sound. There have been reports of a few people slowly going crazy because of this echoing. It's your job to find what's causing it and put an end to the echoes!

French Frenzy

The new craze has swept over the city! Everything French is so in right now, and everyone wants something newer and Frenchier to make them stand out from the crowd. Just your luck, you happen to have something very French you can peddle - or maybe you can convince someone just how French your very Japanese things are!

Gateway Guardians

A very strange old shinki has left you with a very simple request: guard this door and don't let anyone through. It looks like a totally normal door on a totally normal house! You might be curious to peek through it, but it's locked and you were told not to go through yourself either...

Helping Hands

There's an ayakashi roaming around that is literally just hundreds of hands that randomly grab people and things and move them around before disappearing. The odd thing is that they are... actually doing good things? Maybe it's a scheme to suck people into a plagued afterlife without being caught, or maybe they just really want to help people out.

Irksome Illusions

There's a certain street in the downtown area that has some of the craziest rumors being spread about it. Apparently going down this street will just bring you back to the entrance, but when you turn around to head back you'll only find yourself at the entrance again. Moreover, there are a lot of creepy things that whisper and appear as you walk, more with each turn you make...

If you're uncertain about anything, feel free to check out the Premise, Rules, and FAQ posts. And don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have on the FAQ!
When and if you're ready to join the game, check out the Taken Characters before throwing in a Reserve and starting on your Application
Have fun!

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I do not understand... What does my sword have to do with any of this? I became so full of energy that I drew it out suddenly and swung it in the air, as that is the quickest way to calm down! As I swing my sword, I picture the calming waves of the ocean and feel at peace.

[He pulls his sword back closer to himself, at least, but he doesn't put it away just yet.] I do appreciate your patience. Though, while it may be rude to point out such an obvious thing so bluntly, is that "hand" of yours not the thing causing so many people to flee currently? I feel that if anything should be put away, it is that.

Edited (ur patient) 2016-08-02 19:50 (UTC)

[EXCUSE

THIS PUNK]

They were fleeing before I arrived!! I am not the one waving his weapon around at normal people!

[All of that weird ocean nerd stuff is put on hold while Kija yells about his hand.]

...I see. If it is truly believed that my sword is such an obstruction, then I will sheathe it for the time being, even if I cannot understand that mindset.

[Slowly, he puts his sword a way. See, no harm, no foul!] Big hand-dono, if I may ask such a personal question...

[He leans a little closer, far too much into Kija's personal space as he eyeballs that huge ass hand.] Is that normal? Is this a skin condition? Somehow, it calls to me as something that is beautiful, so I almost wish to touch it...! But such a thing would be improper when we've only just met, and crowds are screaming around us!

[Yes very good, listen to his wisdom... Ah, but-]

Kija. It's Kija. [or big brother, later... This sure is an- interesting response to his hand, so suddenly. He's quite tired of it being considered an abnormality or skin condition (how? what skin does this that isn't divine??) already, so at first he frowns— but hm!

It is beautiful isn't it!!]

It is meant to look like this, rest assured! This is a mark of my strength as a warrior! [yeah!! and, more sheepishly,] L-later, you may see it in a more appropriate location...

Edited (why) 2016-08-02 23:20 (UTC)

Your strength as a warrior...

[That huge hand is that? For a moment, Souma glances down to his own hand. Nothing. He switches the kappa doll over to his right hand, only to find that his left hand is also... lacking. Suddenly, he feels nothing but shame and drops to his knees.]

I had no idea...! Please, forgive my insolence, Kija-dono! To think that I would stand in the presence of someone with such great strength and only continue on the path of ignorance is nothing but shameful! In apology, I will commit seppuku and atone for my sins!

[Okay

wait a second.]

Wait, wait wait wait— Do not do that!!

[Don't? Okay, he listens to that, but his eyes are getting teary as he thinks about just how much he's wronged this person.]

Uuuuu... Kija-dono is too forgiving! To think that he would allow me in his presence, despite me showing my lesser strength in such a manner... [He's crying now, reaching out to half cling to one of his legs.]

Please, Kija-dono! I have already brought so much shame on my master, and now I threaten to bring it to my store, as well! Help me sell this french doll so that I can regain some sense of worth! If there is anyone who has this ability, is it not the man with so much strength that his hand becomes large and beautiful like yours? Uuu... I am nothing but a waste of space!

[Why is he crying, why is he narrating his... thoughts?? His feelings? Whatever all of these words are, Kija is deeply concerned!]

No, you have... your unique merits! [probably, like crying. He's doing his best, having met this kid about five minutes ago.] I will help you sell the doll! I will!!

[Quietly, Souma wipes his eyes to get the tears away. It takes him a moment, and he definitely sniffles a lot, but at least the tears have stopped for now.]

Kija-dono is truly an admirable person. That's right... I cannot simply sit here and allow myself to wallow in pity when there is work to be done! With Kija-dono's help, perhaps I can finally be rid of this menace that is haunting our store!

[He holds up the kappa doll to Kija from the ground.] I was told to emphasize how french it is, but it does not seem to be helping. Perhaps your wisdom can shed some light on what techniques I am missing.

[Well, he takes?? the doll??? What does he do with this?]

I— my wisdom does not cover... what a "french" is... I am deeply sorry.

Allow me to explain all that I know.

[He stands up, carefully brushing himself off before he gestures at a hand drawn sign nearby. It's got baguettes and croissants all over it, along with the french flag.]

This "France" is a country far from here. It is difficult for me to grasp the appeal of this far away land, but from what I understand, the fact that it is so far and different is why people have grown attached to items from this place. When an item is from "France," it is "French." Therefore, this doll is clearly... "French!"

...But I do not know how.

[Okay, a far away land, he can jive with that. He nods along, looking curiously at the doll, trying to figure out what makes it "French"...

Nope. Nothing.]

It looks like a green duck.

A green duck.

[For a moment, Souma stares at the thing as if he's judging this assessment. But then there's a single firm nod.]

Then perhaps that is the key! That a green duck is what it means to be "french!" A mascot, if you will. If I may, could I attempt my new sales speech on Kija-dono?

[Were Kija worldly at all, he might notice how utter bullshit and impossible that suggestion is. There are no other green ducks around here, being peddled as French things... oh well.]

Ah- yes! Please do your best!

Kija-dono! That is to say, kind sir! Please view this item I have here, the majestic green duck from "France!"

[He holds it out confidently.] Such an item is so well loved in "France" that it has limited availability here! I believe it calls to you in such a way that it can only belong in your hands! So, shall we seal a purchase?

Of course, I would be happy to purchase several of these "French" ducks!

[Something about this response suggests he would have said this no matter what. Just something. Like, everything about it.]

[Souma knows no better. He looks very serious as they finish this "exchange," offering the doll over before he breaks into a smile.]

Kija-dono has done it! This is great news! With this new technique, I can surely sell dozens of these "French" ducks! Please, tell me how I can repay such a great warrior who has blessed me with his time!

[Success!! Now he's pretend-purchased this doll, and all is well.]

Well... [WELLLLLLLL] Although we have just met, your dedication to your duties has impressed me!

[Even though ten minutes ago it was dangerous, whatever, he already forgot that.] So, as a sign of our new bond... you may call me 'big brother'.

[The entire time Kija is working up to this, Souma is staring intently and leaning closer with each word. Yes? Bond?? Yes, he's impressed??

And then the request comes across, and Souma blinks in surprise, leaning back as his cheeks color slightly.]

B-big brother? I'm not sure how to say this, but a request of this nature from anyone else would be seen as nothing less than sinister. Certainly it would be reacted to poorly. However, coming from Kija-dono, I cannot help but feel this is a pure request from his heart.

...Therefore, as a symbol of this bond, Kija-dono will now be "Big brother!"

[He's even pinker yelling that than he was at the start.]

[S-sinister?! It can't be!!]

It— it is a pure request! I would never ask something sinister of you! Please consider it a gesture of mutual respect!!

[Well now they're both pink and shouting, good job.]

Does this mean we are warrior brothers? Will big brother refer to me in turn as "little brother?"

[Does... does he have warrior family now?? He's still a little pink, but now he's getting into this! Because he trusts those words, of course.]

[Warrior brothers!! Just wait until he tells Jae-Ha.]

Of course!! As the little brother, please feel free to come to me if you ever need any assistance!

[Here... touch his big hand. Touch it.]

[He doesn't just touch it, he reaches forward and grasps it with both of his own.]

Big brother...! [Is he teary eyed? A little.] I will work my hardest to deserve such a kind name and companionship! Please wait eagerly for the day that my hand grows to be as large and powerful as yours!

[Brother!!!

That's probably not going to happen, but Kija doesn't have the heart to spoil it for him. Ah...]

Well... try your best. I will support you.

To have such unending support is truly an honor. It nearly brings me to tears, but a warrior should not cry...!

[He's got this, he's got this!! He closes his eyes tight so not to cry, right after taking that green duck back.]

I will now sell this proudly!

Edited 2016-08-04 04:36 (UTC)