takamagahara | (no subject)

TEST DRIVE # 08

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.

Junky Jokes

There is a small spirit girl who is determined to hear some funny jokes before she passes on to the next life. Your job is to come up with some horribly bad, wonderfully funny jokes to make her laugh. Be warned, though, she's got a very serious face that's hard to crack.

Knights Knives

The swords of the knights at a local museum's exhibit have gone missing. They are praying for them to be returned because these swords are worth so much and such a great part of history. Hopefully you'll be able to find them, because otherwise those prayers are going to someone else.

Ludicrous Lightning

There's been a streak of heat lightning going on. It's so intense that sometimes the lightning will light up the night sky as if it were day and there have been numerous power outages in the area. Go help out the people who are without power and make sure that everyone can still live as normally as possible!

More Money

Who doesn't need more money? A little convenience store needs help since all of their employees have fallen ill at the same time. They're offering double wages to anyone who will work for them. Unfortunately, the store is a hot spot for misfortune and ghouls of various kinds. Have fun!

Neon Nourishment

Surprise! A very American man is shoving neon bright candy and cakes at everyone who will stop for even a moment, and he easily notices all Far Shore residents as well. Which means every time you pass him, you'll be getting more and more of this hideously colored food. Enjoy~

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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

My expertise lies in the power of music. That's when I take over the stage.

[Which is Sheryl's casual way of saying that she doesn't do stand-up comedy; it's never been her forte. Still, a request is a request and she has to fulfill that girl's last wish. Putting smiles to people's faces is what she's supposed to do as an entertainer.

So she nods, flipping through her notebook for a list of jokes as she furrows her brows in concentration.]

What's the difference between a banjo and an onion? [A beat.] Nobody cries when you chop up a banjo.

[Both Mirage and the little spirit seem to have to really give that one a moment of thought. And then Mirage suddenly snorts before quickly covering over her mouth with one hand.

The spirit just looks perplexed. After a moment Mirage sideyes the spirit and gives it a quirked grin.]

Well you have to admit, that was pretty bad.

[The spirit seems to think on that a moment and then she too makes a 'pff' sound before she starts laughing.]

H-Hey! It's not that bad.

[So awkward! Sheryl's cheeks actually start to puff up a bit until she notices both Mirage and the spirit snort, then finally... some laughter. There may or may not be some sheepishness coming through until Sheryl finally relents.]

Okay, so it's a lame joke, I suppose. But at least you're laughing, so that's good!

[It's not like Sheryl to stay embarrassed for long as she, too, laughs along with the spirit.]

They may not be good jokes but they're at least entertaining, aren't they?

[She's addressing the spirit and the spirit herself thinks on the question a moment. When she finally nods, it seems that she's accepted the jokes. She actually looks content and it's not long before the chair where she sat is left vacant.

It's not the first spirit she's seen off this far but Mirage can't help the slight sadness to her smile. She's no good with this sort of thing either it seems. In the end the smile is directed over to Sheryl.]

Maybe we'll have a chance to come across some decent ones before the next time this happens.

Entertainment comes in many forms, just like the four seasons. I hope she has fun in the afterlife.

[The empty chair that the spirit once sat on earns a longing glance from Sheryl, the faintest smile on her lips. It's funny how one simple bad joke can brighten up a girl's day and keep her going, but it's a notion that she'll keep to heart.

There's a slight nod of her head as she puts the notebook back in her purse, zipping it up afterwards.]

Maybe! Then we can be fully prepared for sure.

Edited 2016-09-06 00:34 (UTC)