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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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

We were sent out here to help the people with the power outages. [Slightly exasperated, but there's an amused sort of look]

The Heavens will get angry at you, you know! And you'll just make a bigger mess! [She winces as there's another flash of lightning and she turns her face up to watch the sky light up]

Ahaha. Beautiful and destructive! It's too bad it's causing so much trouble... [Sanzang glances at Judar and tilts her head. JUST LIKE YOU JUDAR.] Anyway, if we work together, we can get it done twice as fast!

[On the one hand, pissing of the Heavens seems like a good time. The Heavens suck, he knows this without even thinking about it. They can fuck right off, and he's happy to help them do it.

On the other hand, he has no idea what he's up against here, so... Maybe he should hold off on doing that until he knows more. Not because he's scared, of course, and definitely not because he's learned caution after two years of being chased by monsters without most of his magic. He just wants to make sure he has the maximum amount of fun doing it when he gets there. Yeah, we'll go with that.

Besides, there's an implication that he's pretty and dangerous in there somewhere, he can feel it. That's ego-fueling enough for the moment.]

What, did everyone forget how to use candles around here? This is stupid... If they haven't figured out how to do that on their own, they're just going to forget how to breathe and die soon, anyway.

[Judar does not approve of this idea, no sirree. Work is boring, and helping people is so uncool. He makes the kind of face a little kid might when told to do chores.]

Standing out here's getting boring, though, so I'll go along with you. But I'm not promising any help, before you get any ideas!

Ahaha! Maybe they don't have any? What a pessimistic attitude you have! [But it's said cheerfully and with a laugh]

But, I suppose, if you think everyone else could do a better job than you, it's natural to want to sit it out, right? I have a bunch of candles to hand out, actually, but... Well, that's okay! It would've been hard to beat everyone else at handing them out anyhow.

[Sanzang waves one long sleeve as if to say, 'forget about it!'] We can always just give up, walk around, and see what else to do.

It's not my fault if they were too stupid to have a back-up plan!

[Could she really be pulling the oldest trick in the book at him? Trying to take down his ego so he'll try and save his pride by proving her wrong? There's no way he'll fall for that so easily.

...Except that he totally will, because recognizing you're getting played is not the same thing as being better than that.]

And there's no way anybody could do a better job than me! Even if I wasn't a god, I'm the best magic-user around here!

[He puts his hands on his hips, more aggravated than he really should be. It's so petty, but he just can't let an insult go.]

Huh? Really? [Her eyes widen, as if impressed-- which she is, a little, honest! She smiles and giggles a little]

Then show me what you've got! I won't believe it until I see it with my own eyes! Oh-- I'm Sanzang, by the way. Here.

[Where did that box of candles come from?? Don't question it, she's shoving it in Judar's arms now] Let's make sure all the houses on this block have enough candles, okay? If we work together, it'll be over in no time!

Judar--what the hell?

[It's always nice when people don't call you out, but he doesn't quite get how magic = delivering candles?? When did he agree to do this? He holds onto the box instinctively, feeling a bit like he just got run over.]

What're you gonna give me when I prove it? No way I'm doing this for free.

[He gets the sinking feeling this is one of those people who it's impossible to directly fight against. Rest in pieces, Judar. All he can do it make sure he gets something good out of it.]

[Magically deliver the candles? Sanzang has a box herself under one arm, and she hops down onto the dark road below.]

Hm? Give you...? [She hadn't really thought about it. She taps her her cheek thoughtfully]

I could dance for you! And you'd have my favor. That's good, right? [Not that such a thing probably works here hahah oh well it's worth a try]

[He follows behind her, holding onto the box because he has no idea what else to do with it. She has him wrapped around her finger already, so good job, Sanzang.]

You're a dancer? Guess that explains the outfit.

[Says the guy in the belly shirt. He has no right to be using that tone.

Dancing... Okay, not what he was looking for, but that could be interesting. The favor alone could be worthwhile, but seeing her dance could either be hilarious or actually interesting.]

Fine! When we're done, I'm gonna get that favor and the dance. You'll see!

[And he's going to start by kicking in some random house's window. See, he can be efficient and eager! What a good guy! :')]

Isn't it nice? [Her outfit, she means. She grins at him as if oblivious to that tone] Yours' doesn't look too far off from mine!

[Sanzang wasn't expecting that to work, but she's pleasantly surprised that it did.

waIT STOP NO] You could just knock! [WHY IS EVERYONE SHE MEETS LIKE THIS]

[He scoffs, rolling his eyes. His fashion is way better! (Somehow. Don't think about it too hard.)]

No way, mine is on a totally different level! And it doesn't have those stupid sleeves, either.

[He turns back to the window, leaning in to throw candles across the dark room. Is he hitting people? Is it on purpose? What a mystery!]

This way's faster. People who need help don't get to complain about it!

Hey, hey, these sleeves are my weapons, you know! They're pretty! [And top-grade silk! Rude.

She rests her hand on her hip, exasperated.]

You're just going to cause more problems, you know! If you know magic, can't you magic the candles inside?

Magic cloth doesn't count as a real weapon, that's just a tool!

[He is the official arbitrator of what's cool and not, trust him.]

You want me to levitate them inside? Fine, have it your way.

[He gives her a grin that promises only bad things. He points his wand at the candles, lifting them up in a neat little line.

...And then uses his power to fling them even harder into the room. There may or may not be the sound of glass breaking right after, but that's totally a coincidence.]

[Her eyes widen and she suddenly wishes she had the headband her version of Kanzeon had put on Goku. She'd definitely use it now.

But as it is she drops the box of candles and whips her sleeve to whack at him-- there's no power put behind it, but it might still smart a little.]

Hey! Bad boy! No! [What is he, a dog??] If you make more problems, I'll take my offer back! [And then you'll never see her dance. Take that!!!]

[Since Judar is a weak little baby physically, he feels that sting and flinches back. It gets him away from the window, but it earns her a nasty look.]

Quit being so picky! I'm doing what you asked, aren't I?

[He's obeying the letter of the law, not the spirit, so cut him some slack!!]