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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!

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[ Coincidentally, Genos found one of the swords, but his god has not received that prayer, so he's unaware of their importance.

He wouldn't pay attention to a sword in stone set in park, there are various displays around the park, changing often. This is different, because someone got hurt. A group of teenagers tried to pull the sword from the stone for fun, only to find out that it's still sharp. They were taken to emergency care, but Genos witnessing it, decides to try and remove the sword.

There is no information regarding it being an actual display, it's probably a prank, a dangerous one. ]

[Lightning had wondered what the emergency vehicles were for. Now that she knows the source, she steps up to the sword.]

I take it this isn't a prop. Must be one of the missing swords from the museum.

[She takes a glance at the man who had the same idea. He looks strong enough.]

Why don't you give it a shot. I've got a few potions if it decides to bite you.

[ A Far Shorer must be. ]

I was going to do that. [ Genos answers quite rudely.

He's more careful than he initially planned though. He's not afraid of being cut, not with his metal arms and cyborg physiology. But if another Far Shorer is interested in the sword, there is a small chance of it being related to ayakashi.

He grips the handle and starts pulling the sword out with no problem-- until it suddenly stops mid-way. It won't budge past that point. ] --how?

[Puh-lease. She deals with ruder people on a regular basis.

Lightning crosses her arms and watches the display. This feels like something out of a story book.]

It might not deem you worthy of removing it.

[She chuckles and moves her hands to her hips. If anything it was an ayakashi. Maybe a spell.]

I can use dispel on it and see if that works. If not then I'll zap and stun whatever's holding it back.

It doesn't look like legendary sword, I don't think it has judging capabilities.

[ Genos tries one more time, this time with both his hands. The strain is so serious his internal fans start to whir louder. That's the point he gives up, with a huff and takes step back and gestures at the sword ]

Your turn. [ If that doesn't work he can just smash the rock itself, or something ]

You'd be surprised at how plain legendary things can look.

[Does she look like a holy grail that serves as a vessel for a dead goddess? Nope. Just like a regular woman.

Light flexes her hand and grabs the handle. Let's try a dispel first. Things don't feel much different... Lightning gives it an experimental tug. She manages to pull the sword out further than he did at least.]

If it's a ayakashi then it's a pretty tricky one.

[ If it's ayakashi they will need a pair of god and shinki to get rid of it. ] In that case, are you god or a shinki?

[ He crouches next to the stone as if he was trying to assess it. He even pokes it few times. ]

Alternatively how much do you care about that sword being in one piece?

God. [Not a very fun one, either.]

I don't care, but the museum might.

[ Genos knows nothing about fun, so... ] Shouldn't you get your shinki here, then?

[ He asses the stone some more, before hitting it with huge force. The stone cracks, but it doesn't reach the sword. Genos' machinery whirs louder as he lands another hit that widens the break , but again sword is stuck firmly inside the untouched part. ]

[Lightning shrugs as she looks around.] Haven't met them. They're around here somewhere.

[This idea gives her an idea.] .... We could always just take the sword with the rock back to the museum. Let it be their problem. Without my shinki here, or your partner, there's not much we can do. Unless you know someone you can call to deal with this.