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TEST DRIVE # 12



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.



Daring Drinks

A couple of local bars are going out of their way to make new and interesting drinks for their customers to try, in a long-standing war between the two bars. Of course, they're going a little off the rails, so there are some very interesting - and somewhat scary - combinations popping out of the woodworks. And they want everyone passing by to try them.

Electric Eels

An odd ayakashi is causing some of the eels at the local aquarium to become literally electric, causing the eels to shock the other inhabitants in their tanks. This is causing a pretty big uproar and if it isn't fixed soon, someone could die or the aquarium might even just shut down entirely.

Frog Friend

Large frogs are popping up all over the place and following people around. They don't seem malicious in any way, but they are kind of creepy to look at, brightly colored, and leave trails of slippery goo wherever they stand. Oh, and they like to jump at people and knock them over, just for fun.

Gaseous Grandpas

A local home for older men is having a problem with a number of their inhabitants where they literally cannot stop farting and belching. It turns out this is the work of an ayakashi that just thinks farts and burps are funny and knows it's easier to get those sorts of things out of old people. Help the poor old guys out, would you?

Horrifying Hentai

Many known otaku in the area are dealing with a rather terrifying problem - every hentai they watch lately comes into reality very suddenly. Sometimes this means cute, begging girls, sure, but it also means tentacles and aliens and a whole rash of other things too. You'll have to stop the ayakashi that is bringing these 'fantasies' to life in order to save these guys.



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Have fun!

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Felicia | Fire Emblem Fates | Shinki

[maidhem]

Daring Drinks

Oh- oh my...

[A brilliant blush tinged Felicia's cheeks as she stared in wonder at the vibrantly pink and obnoxiously sweet, strawberry topped frozen concoction sitting before her. It tasted just like a sweet slushie from a roadside concession-- but, better. Whatever the barkeep had put into it had made Felicia feel as light as meringue cookie served alongside a nice black tea in the dead of winter.

...The subtle briskness in the air that fell upon those seated around her could only be described as 'pleasantly refreshing'-- and, smiling dreamily, Felicia slurped more of the fantastic drink through her straw.]

This is really, really good!~♥ But, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not...

[...

Clearly this was the Shinki's first encounter with alcohol.

Help?]

Frog Friend

Oh~! Aren't you a cutie?

[The uncanny level of creepiness that weirded most people didn't seem to be affecting Felicia at all as she leaned forward, hands on her knees, and smiled at the vibrantly colored frog who seemed to be staring through her rather than at her.]

It's a little dry out here for you, isn't it? Shall we go find a nice pond for you to jump in?

[Oblivious to the potential for disaster in handling a strange frog, Felicia continued babbling away at the amphibian and delicately tip-toeing her way into the street to retrieve it, all the while being careful not to spook it.

One step was all it took for her hard work to unravel.

One step, and the high heel of her shoes caught onto the slick slime that had formed an invisible coat on the curb--

One step, one yelp...]

Wha-- Whoa!

[3...2...1...and down she goes! Perhaps into someone?

Regardless, the frog is just going to jump away.]

Drinks.

[adventurology]

[Lara was hardly a stranger to drink, bars, and the general din that came with them. In fact, the fact that these bars were holding a bit of a special was just a draw to her. So, in she'd gone, and finding herself in the company of a stranger as pleasant seeming as Felicia was definitely not a deterrent. Drawing her leather jacket up around herself at the sudden chill, she called for a drink of her own and watched the obvious delight on the other woman's face.]

That depends on how buzzed you want to be when you walk out of here.

[Her own concoction was a brilliant purple, almost neon, and she stirs it idly, watching Felicia a little more closely. It hadn't been hard to identify the source of that chill, after all.]

I'd take it a little slower if you want to walk out under your own power though.

[Just a heads up, that one is strong...]

Oh goody~

[maidhem]

'Buzzed?'

[Felicia looked up at her neighbor, confusion flickering like a daze through her blue eyes as she parsed out the definition of that word in this context. She felt all warm and care free, as if the summer itself were endless...

A giggle bubbled out of her as she thought of the buzzing of the cicadas on a lazy summertime sunset, visibly lighting up as the meaning clicked into place.]

Oh. So that's what this feeling's called....

I'll be careful, so don't worry.

[She firmly set the glass back down on the counter with an audible clack, as if to ensure that she would follow through with her strange little promise.]

Nothing will happen. It'll be totally fine!

[adventurology]

[Oh god, that's just cute. She really has no idea what she's doing, does she?]

That's right. Buzzed, tipsy, mildly intoxicated.

[Lara sipped at her own drink after that rather dry response, slowly licking her lips after that sip, tasting the alcohol burn all the way down her throat. Strong, that. Good kind of strong. Perhaps a touch girly for her, but the discount made it worth it.]

What's your name, love? I'm Lara.

[She leans a little closer, propped on her elbows with a sly grin. God in heaven this was like the start of some stupid movie about a country girl come to town. A part of her can't help but be drawn in by that silly charm, and she makes silent vow to make sure this poor thing got to her room again safely.]

And is this your first trip to the big city, by chance?

[maidhem]

['Tipsy.' 'Mildly intoxicated.'

Yeah, both of those words described Felicia's feelings in that moment fairly well, but there were no regrets to be had with the sweetness of this candy-like drink that masked any hint of it's alcoholic nature by force of it's sheer sugar content. Perhaps later there would be some regrets...

But the night was young, and that was quite a discount on these drinks.]

You guessed in one try, [Felicia said, seeming somewhat embarrassed at being caught so easily. With her fluffy skirt and cute shirt, she thought she had done more than enough to appear like she knew what she was doing. Still blushing, she continued.]

I'm Felicia. [She smiled.] It's good sitting with you, Miss Lara. Can we sit together for a while longer?

[Hopeful? Yes, she was. She really just wanted the company of a nice, kind person.]

[adventurology]

[Goodness, what must be in that drink, if one cup's got her like this already. Lara smiles kindly, bobbing her head in an easygoing nod of assent. It would be hard for her to turn down a few drinks with a cute woman like this. Maybe it was because she could relate? It hadn't been but a few years ago she'd been that sheltered, country girl fresh in London after seventeen years in Surrey, mostly on the Croft Manor grounds. Sure she'd taken some expeditions elsewhere, but a flight from Heathrow wasn't quite the same as spending time in the city.

She'd had Sam with her, back then. Her dorm-mate, bright eyed and experienced. And this girl had nobody. A part of her knew, deep down, that she was a alone. That she was dead, cold in the ground and that meant she could use all the friends she could get. Lara nodded again, huffing a laugh and slipping an arm around Felicia's shoulder.]

Of course, love. And never you mind this...Miss business. Call me Lara. And your next drink's on me.

[She took another sip of her own brew, feeling it go straight to her head. Boy, tonight was going to be interesting.]

D'you like pretzels, Felicia? Or would you prefer some rice crackers?

[xladyofhitsuzen]

It is, isn't it? I'd be lying if I said I wasn't surprised to find pineapple and lychee makes the most divine cocktail.

[ Clearly someone's been taking advantage of these offerings. Being the terrible influence she is, she's just going to nudge another of those brightly colored concoctions with a paper umbrella over. ]

You've got to try this. It'll knock you off your feet.

OH MY GOD YUUKO!

[maidhem]

[Just as long as the brilliantly colored drink had no cream in it, there would be no problem!

...Although, by this point, Felicia was a little too far gone to even notice any cream in her cocktails until too late.]

Really? Hm....

[After passing a glance at the elegant lady, Felicia all but rested her cheek against the counter to study the jewel-like green of the drink that had been placed before her. She had never seen a drink with quite that level of vibrance before, and there was no hiding the odd sense of disappointment she felt at knowing that it needed to be consumed by someone before the night was out.]

It looks almost too pretty to drink-- like a piece of art. Don't you think it's a shame to just do that?

I'M STILL A LITTLE RUSTY WITH HER 1/2

[xladyofhitsuzen]

[ She's got something of her own - a clear liquid in a martini glass that just barely carried a hint of blue near the bottom. It's clear from the small collection of glasses near her that she's been here for a while, much to her god's chagrin. However, she looks perfectly sober.

Apparently it'll take more than a few cocktails to knock this shinki down.

But she does swirl what she's got in hand, holding it up in such a way that she seems to be observing it in the light. ]

They do say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What one may deem as art, another wouldn't. To those who don't appreciate a good drink, this is nothing more than a mixture of spirits with a sharp taste. But there are some who can appreciate the color and some who only appreciate the drink for what it is.

[ Another swirl. Another glint in the light. That movement turns that clear liquid a cloudy blue. ]

All forms of art exist to be appreciated. Most appeal to one's sense of sight. However, these are special... for to appreciate a cocktail as a piece of art, it should be experienced with two senses: sight and taste. That's what separates a cocktail from a shot, after all.

2/2

[xladyofhitsuzen]

[ And almost as if a switch has been flipped, she's back to the eager alcohol sponge she was upon first contact. ]

Besides, if they're handing out samples, it would be a waste to turn all of this down. Where else would you find such a vast array of free drinks on hand?

It's been literal years since I've read anything CLAMP, but she sounds great!

[maidhem]

[Art to be 'consumed' in a variety of forms sparked a thought in Felicia's mind, for it sounded similar to what she knew about properly serving a cup of hot tea. Presentation and grace were just as important as the depth and clarity of the brew, and one couldn't say that they had properly been served tea if the maid was too clumsy to pour it properly. Humming in thought, Felicia picked her head up and peered owlishly up at the stunning woman.]

That makes sense...I think. But, it also means that we're hurting someone's feelings if we don't take the time to properly enjoy it.

[She pouted at the thought, wondering how many artists there were among the bar staff, and how many of them felt their hearts plummet at the thought of casting their pearls amongst a rowdy lot of drunkards.]

;;;; I'm glad

[xladyofhitsuzen]

[ With that, her attention turns back to the bartenders. They're busy tonight and with the influx of customers, it isn't a surprise. Like most gods and shinki, no one seems to notice they're there. It only helps with the look of absolute nonchalance that she has on her face even as she accepts what looks to be her fourth drink today. ]

A seasoned barkeep knows exactly to serve their clientele, no more, no less. They know better than to take it personally. I can imagine if they've been in the business this long, they can expect the worst. But there are some drinks that are meant to be sipped slowly and others that are meant to be taken quickly. Maybe something frozen for your first time.

[ She finally does knock back that blue thing that she's been swirling, only barely bracing from the alcoholic tang. ]

When it comes to food and drink, the best way to show your appreciation is to finish what you've been given, after all.

frog friend...

[gentilitea]

[ They aren’t very easy to corral, although that’s what Jakob’s been trying to do anyway and it’s hard—they’re larger than cats and more annoying to look at than his current master— yet catch them he must and he will. They’re making enough of a mess as it is.

Hence why Jakob’s got a nice wide net ready for casting over unsuspecting amphibians, and why he’s zeroing in on one particular frog just sitting there, staring away from him…

He likewise tiptoes after the creature, so hyperfocused is he upon his quarry that he fails to notice that someone else is approaching it, dismissing Felicia’s chatter as nothing more than merely distracting background noise in the face of this wily creature. He’d been trying to capture it all day, the slippery thing, and now…now…

He throws that net over the frog— ]

I have got you at la—what? [ —before he can react the frog springs away and someone else rams into him, and down the net and Jakob goes, the former tangling up in both of them as Jakob immediately proceeds to struggle free. ]

frog friend...

[maidhem]

Ack!

[Felicia squeaked in surprise when she fell into the other person and the net fell upon them, leaving the two strangers a mess of tangled up legs amidst the weaving that had utterly ensnared them.]

Oh, no- not again! [She babbled, trying to disentangle herself and fend off her own frustrated tears.] I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Oh~ Leave it to clumsy Felicia to make a mess of something like this. So much for being Super Felicia today....

[gentilitea]

[ And it’s a weighted net, at that. Wonderful. Nobody ever let Felicia and Setsuna get together or terrible horrible things might be unleashed.

As it happens, however, Jakob woefully does not recognize her as well, which makes him even more impatient with her own babbling and—is she about to cry?

Great. Just great. ]

Will you be quiet and get your leg off of— [ Oof, when did the ground get so slippery? That damn slimy amphibious dastard, when he gets his hands on it, he’ll— ]

Ugh, at this rate I might as well cut the net open.

[maidhem]

[In another time and place, unbeknownst to either of them or anyone without access to overseas DLC, they already have.]

Cut it? Uhm....

[Squirming to get herself loose-- and failing-- Felicia instead opted to reach for a little something she had hidden somewhere in her blouse...]

I think I've got this.

[And, procuring a small knife from only the Gods knew where, Felicia tried to right her positioning so she could have proper leverage--

And abruptly slipped on the slick surface, knocking the blade out of the net and well beyond her grasp.]

Oh, no~! [She pouted.] Do you have something we can use?

[gentilitea]

[ Scream… ]

Don’t— [ Too late she’s already reaching for her knife—which normally wouldn’t bother him since he’s got a small arsenal on himself most of the time, anyway, but after what he’s seen…

—A heartbeat later he thanks his lucky stars that she hadn’t stabbed him by accident instead. She’s probably close enough to feel his heart rate rise in response to her antics, and the small scare doesn’t make him any more disposed to be kind toward her. ]

Never mind. [ He’s already reaching for that dagger he’s got holstered to his thigh. Being all tangled up with her is making even that a lot harder than it should be, but he’s careful to avoid touching her anywhere improper—which is practically all of her, lbr— ]

Just don’t. Move. [ He’s got this Felicia, only a few inches and maybe a shift of his own legs to go… ]

IMPORTANT QUESTION is she in the maid uniform. also E.

[priforprince]

Whoops.

[ When Felicia had bumped this person, they had been facing away from her. But halfway through her descent, they've managed to not only turn around, but also reach out and catch her in what, to any passersby, might very well look like a dip from ballroom dancing. ]

That was close. Those delicate feet are too exquisite to trip over, mademoiselle.

[ SUDDENLY IT IS REALLY REALLY BRIGHT. Like, sparkles everywhere.

Wow. ]

Probably not! But it's something equally frilly and obnoxiously girly, for sure!

[maidhem]

Oh, my....

[She was too startled to notice their positioning for a heartbeat-- the sparkles that had exploded around this seemingly delicate young person were stunning, blinding, and terribly distracting from her current predicament until a car passing by splashed water and dirt in their direction.

Then, and only then, did panic set in.]

Oh my gosh! I'm sorry-- I'm sorry for making you go out of your way for this!

in that case she shall not inquire where your master is (likely for the best)

[priforprince]

[ They sort of slid back when that car past - actually slid, as if magnets forced them and the dirt apart - so don't worry. The mess was averted, too.

Settling Felicia back firmly on the ground, the dashing figure blinks away the apology and just keeps smiling. ] Are you unharmed?

Yes, that is definitly for the best

[maidhem]

Ah! Uhm...Of course!

[She most certainly was not blushing under the influence if this stranger's magnetic charisma, that seemed to even bend the scenery to it's will. There was nothing impressive, stunning, or awe inspiring about this person at all!

There definitly was, and Felicia was blushing furiously under the intenity of this stranger's gaze.]

Daring Drinks! (also hi <3)

[leapingchuu]

[Honestly, Viktor probably wouldn't be much help in his current state of happy and affectionate inebration, but even he could recognize someone underage and how it could lead to Bad Things!]

Hmmm, that does look good! But I think you might be better off with some water, right now. Don't want to go too fast! There are so many drinks here and we'd all be better off taking it slow, I think.

[But he grinned, his face a little flushed from all the alcohol and many of his shirt buttons undone by this point.]

Is that strawberry?

Hi!

[maidhem]

[She wasn't as underage as Viktor was thinking-- merely a young woman inexperienced with drinking things like cocktails and liquor. Wine and similar drinks weren't unfamiliar to her, in her scattered memories, but she also couldn't quite place how everything quite fit together...]

It is a strawberry~! [Felicia grinned up at the man, delighted by the fact that this handsome stranger had come to join her.]

I don't really know what kind of drink this is, but it's really sweet-- like a dessert! It's great!

[leapingchuu]

[Ah, well, he wasn't that good at judging ages! All he knew was that she looked young, and new to alcohol!

And of course he'd joined her! She seemed friendly, and who wouldn't want to make friends while sampling a vast variety of liquor?]

Hmmm, if you like sweeter drinks, there's a champagne and berry combination just down the street! Would you like some company?

[He smiled down at her, amused by her enthusiasm.]

We really should try to find some water first, though. I could definitely use it, and it'll make things much better in the morning!

[maidhem]

[She was definitly friendly, especially since so many people in this bar tended to forget about her existance the moment they turned away. It was lonely and awkward-- and Felicia grew frustrated with having to continually get someone's attention.

This nice stranger was more than welcome company for her that evening.]

A drink with berries in it...? [She trailed, dreamily imagining what that combination must have been like.]

I think I would like to try it! Uhm....but, I admit, I don't really have much experience with these things. Is having some water really okay?