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TEST DRIVE # 13



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.



Illegal Irritations

Nothing supernatural about this one, there are just some guys sell illegal drugs and weaponry in some of the back alleys of Tokyo. They might solicit you to try and get your business or you might just happen upon them targeting someone else. Either way, are you really okay with letting this go on in your city?

Jumping Jellyfish

For some strange reason, a bunch of jellyfish have taken to literally jumping out of the ocean and all over the beaches. They seem to be scared of something in the water, but be that as it may, they're scaring away all the beach tourism! Quick, figure out how to get them back in the water!

Kooky Kickoff

A brand new store is opening up and, as part of their grand opening, they want people to perform for their potential customers! And they're just dragging people off of the streets and shoving them into ridiculous, off-brand character costumes to do it. Whether you're part of the show or watching others make fools of themselves, it promises to be a good time.

Lovely Lingerie

There's a great, new brand of lingerie being sold in Akihabara that is all the rage right now. They're stylish and sexy and come in all shapes, sizes, and colors! There's even some that are themed after popular shows. But people who are buying them keep winding up missing. Coincidence?

Manic Molting

So many birds are molting on the spot for no reason, shedding feathers all over the streets, on peoples' cars, and in any space they can get into. It's really not their fault, but darn if it's not making things difficult to do with all these feathers around! Either help clean up or figure out how to stop the mass molting!



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!

Comments

/pats the bitty blue

[lionhearrt]

[ Mikoto turns around, chewing on the jellyfish as he looks him over. He recognizes the sword but the face goes over his head. At the moment, he doesn't really care if he's one of Munikata's, or god or even a shinki, all he knows is - ]

It's dry.

[ This is definitely not Izumo's or Yata's cooking. Still, he takes another bite. ]

;n; please adopt him

[hackberrydragon]

Yes, but...

[ The protest dies in his throat as Mikoto takes another bite. No use trying to stop him now. He's already in too deep. ]

It... might still have toxins. Are you feeling okay? Your mouth isn't going numb?

[lostinshadows]

[The smile turns kinder, even if he is suspicious.]

You probably aren't the first god to have that happen to you.

[He pulls back a bit in order to look at him better.]

Are you new here?

Ahh I'm so rusty, I'm sorry if I am totally fail! (btw tis Bee)

[drabsolutelynot]

That will take a while to heal.

[A lot of blood vessels in the face. A hit like that would, at best, mean bruises, but if the knuckles had stuck as close to the eye as it had appeared from where Dr. Rosen was standing there will likely be nerve damage and possibly damage to the septum.

However, Lee remains where he is, standing a few steps behind the white haired boy, hands neatly folded one over the other and shoulders drawn slightly forward as if he were a man too used to waiting for a strike in the dark. As if he were ready to duck or to bolt. In addition to this he had a bad habit, particularly in times of uncertainty, of dropping his head forward so that eye contact could only really be made when and where he was ready to allow it. Somehow it almost made him, a man of 60, look even older and more fragile.]

Misleadingly so.]

[lionhearrt]

[ Hot. It was hot. The flames burned inside him, desperate to escape. He drew them in, but he wasn't fast enough, they burned through the asphalt beneath him, melting it as he forced them back in and --

Stay back!

Red eyes lock on Izumo, warning him away. His flame was too close. ]

[toremainbehind]

[It burns.

His own aura doesn't provide much of a protection; it seems to blend in with this man's aura and it keeps on burning.

But Izumo's nothing but determined.

At this rate, this place will be destroyed, so Izumo grabs the redhead's arm - he ignores the flare of pain that comes with it - and glares.]

Concentrate. [A simple word, hoping somehow it'll help him.

Izumo's never done this before - not that he can recall - but he isn't going to leave the other man, that's for sure.]

That depends - Can you cook?

[lionhearrt]

[ He keeps chewing, swallowing the crispy cuisine. ]

Not yet.

[ He heads out of the water. After having one, he's not too keen on trying another. As he said, it's too dry but he's not one to waste edible food - which reminds him. ]

You want one?

[ He didn't even ask before he got out. ]

the jellys, dude

[pinnedbangs]

[Strange and pretty lady getting close to flying jellyfish? That can't be safe! She must be in trouble! Rin rushes to meet her but the sight of - of swishy sparkle loopy stuff stops him in his tracks. Did that just - ? He walks the rest of the way to the woman's side, mouth agape. He can't tell what's more fascinating - no, wait, he can tell what's more fascinating.]

What was that?! It was so cool! You just knocked it back like - how'd you do it?

[Never mind that the jellyfish have increased in numbers, clearly hearing from the Magic Woman was a lot more important.]

[idiopic]

Okay, she had said not to touch it, he'd give her that, but he'd just been so curious! Who knew that slimy goo could hurt?! Sliding backward with her help, he sucked on his finger again--eugh, well, at least he'd gotten most of the bad taste off the first time.

She took his hand, and he stared at her wide-eyed for a moment. Wait, what was she doing? ... And why did girls have such warm, soft hands? He cleared his throat awkwardly, forbidding the blush that was creeping across his face to spread any further. No! His heart belonged to Evangelyne! What was he thinking??

The girl looked at him very seriously then, and when she asked how badly it hurt, he was actually torn. Did he answer honestly to see what she would try and do? (It actually hurt quite a bit more than he had expected any goo to be able to cause!) Or did he suck it up and act tough? (He wasn't trying to impress her, though, was he?)

Ah, who was he kidding? He was trying to impress everyone.

"I-it's fine!" he assured her, sitting up straighter and putting on a brave face. "It doesn't even hurt that bad. Like some Puddly swarm could actually hurt me, a Knight of the Order of the Shushu--hah!" He jabbed his stung finger in the direction of the shore. "You won't win, Fire Puddlies! I, Messire Tristepin de Percedal, shall vanquish you!!"

He flashed a quick grin at the girl and then hopped back to his feet.

"Don't you worry about me, fair lady," he said, bowing his head a little. "I'm not so easily gotten the best of!"

No but you'll have the best bandwidth speeds in all of heaven?

[hackberrydragon]

Ah.... no thanks.

[ Does this guy just eat everything. It's... a little surprising what the human body (or god in this case) can do. ]

It's a little weird that they're all here, though. I didn't think they've ever done that before.

koooky

[tangorines]

[What a gross display of humanity... He can't recall hearing anything worse than this, but Alois was fairly certain that had he ever been one to listen to something as profane as Loki's caterwauling, he would have remembered it.]

"Never gonna" shut up? Is that the next verse?

[likethelight]

[ He can see but... not see. He has seen and still can a little. It's different. And he smiles a little when she says that then, that she's glad, and some tension he didn't know he'd been holding in his shoulders relaxes a little at that. But..

But did she say.....

...that after that she was hungry??! ]

...really? [ LUX, THIS—


This is an expression of some awe and wonder. But mostly surprise, as that is—not like she usually is. (More like him than he thought??? BONDING OVER FOOD?!) ]

[lionhearrt]

[ The flash of pain along with that familiar gesture has Mikoto pulling the flames by sheer force. They flare refusing to return before disintegrating and falling back, trapped inside the shell of a man that kept them at bay. ]

.... Izumo.

[ Mikoto is visibly shaken, the after effects of the enormous energy he's expended, along with Izumo's unexpected move. I could have hurt him. It's all that runs through his mind as he stares back at him. ]

1/2

[toremainbehind]

[Finally, the flames had receded.

There's pain, he could feel it, and only a brief thought about Kensei and how he already misses his cooking.

He looks at the other man, ready to say something, when he hears his name and suddenly, there's something else that takes over.]

[rememberher]

[ Yes, why did that come as such a surprise to him?

Judging his expression, she blinks a few times in mild confusion. ]

Yes?

[ ...Is that strange? ]

2/2

[toremainbehind]

[If Mikoto is shaken, then that quickly extends to Izumo because he practically jerks away from Mikoto.

There's a hint of fear in his eyes because this man called him by his name. Sure, he could've heard it from someone else, but the redhead is visibly shaken as if he was the one afraid.

As a shinki, Izumo knows the danger if someone tells him about his lost memories.

There's a step back, hands clenched at his sides, and he stares at the other man. He wants to ask how he knows his name, but that's--

Dangerous. Too close.

The fear remains even as he tries a weak attempt of a smile.]

Finally you got yourself under control again.

C

[lionhearrt]

[ Mikoto is sleeping on a bench beneath a shady tree. He's been there for some time and quite content to stay there for longer until the sound of a familiar voice catches his attention. ]

..........

[ His eyes open and he turns in time to see Yata skate by. ]

1/2

[likethelight]

[ Are you new here—

Lavi...

That, with smiling more gently like that... that does finally make his throat threaten to close as it leaves no doubt and you could almost knock him over with a feather. And because the redhead said god—that title that Allen hates—and Lavi if he were Lavi would never call him that unless it was to tease.

Like Lux, you don't remember.. ] I—

[ ... ]

Yeah. [ Shit—shit. Don't scrub at your face Allen. Don't cry; it'll make him ask questions he can't. ] Yes, sorry, I...

2/2

[likethelight]

..I'm really new.

And I think I mistook you for someone else, sorry. [ So he'll put on a stitched-together smile even if it feels like his face won't move right for it and he'd rather cry or punch something.

Because he can't. Couldn't do that to the other. (Will have to help him remember another way.) Because if he threw him into turmoil.. honestly, instinctively knowing what that would mean..

..he couldn't live with himself then. ]

I'm Allen.

....... /not interested

[lionhearrt]

[ Well, if he doesn't want one it's his loss. With little fuss, he finds his towel and sits down on it, opting to let his feet dry on their own. ]

How long have you been here?

[ He asks as he falls back on the towel, using his arms as a makeshift pillow. ]

[likethelight]

[ Because while he knew she had a sweet tooth before..!

Well, he can't let on he knows it's not normal for her and merely pauses for a moment to debate that—only to have the point punctuated by the particularly long and drawn-out whine of protest from his own stomach.

Even in this form that doesn't much change for him... ]

Ah, nothing. [ He sounds both a little sheepish and amicable about it. ]

Getting something to eat sounds good.

[ you try to tell Allen he doesn't have to eat anymore. pls. ]

[lostinshadows]

[There was hesitation.

Lavi doesn't know him, he's sure he's never seen him before, but his heart goes out to him.

The concern is evident now because there was something bothering Allen. Did he really look like someone Allen knew to have warranted such a reaction like this?

Questions that swam in Lavi's heads; questions he was sure would never be answered.

Even so, Allen's introduced himself; it's only polite Lavi does the same.]

Nice to meet you. The name's Lavi.

[lionhearrt]

[ He realizes his mistake a moment too late. It was there, in his eyes, the fear of a shinki.... Izumo...

The flames run across his skin, spilling through but contained. He has control but for how long? The truth of his end is already affecting him, and worse, he can't even apologize. Not without making things worse than he's already done.

He turns away, breaking eye contact. Izumo gave up too much already in their last life, he wouldn't let him do it again in this one. So, he walks away without a word, every step feeling like knives cutting into his skin. But in the end, it was better this way. ]

elizabeth | bioshock infinite | god

[tearitup]

( god is... someone, i haven't quite decided yet! )

illegal irritations

[ ... Well, if that isn't shady. Elizabeth doesn't look too happy about this whole thing, and she's making that very known. ]

You do know I plan on reporting you to the authorities, don't you? [ One of the guys makes a comment under his breath, and Elizabeth bites back a scowl. She shakes her head. ] I don't intend to use force, if that's what you're assuming. Using my shinki to take care of business such as this isn't necessary.

[ They're just crooks, not ayakashi or real threats. ]

lovely lingerie

[ Elizabeth is on the case, and she's not happy about the missing people. ]

These garments are risqué, [ she says to whoever's nearby, ] but I think that young ladies going missing if they purchase it is a far more pressing matter. [ She pauses and turns completely to her companion or a passerby, then pulls out a notebook; there are descriptions and even sketches of the missing ladies. ] By chance, have you seen any of them recently?

[1/2]

[rememberher]

[ And as his stomach grumbles in agreement, she can't help but giggle at least gently, something that felt so normal about it but also seemed to amuse her. She knew great minds thought alike, but this was a little much wasn't it? ]

Shall we, then?

[ She wouldn't dare fight that battle. No way. ]