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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!

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[ He'd been on his way somewhere, not really paying attention to his surroundings until he'd skated past the tree with someone sleeping under it. Which was a little weird, but whatever, it did look like an okay place for a nap, he guesses? But when he skates past and a strange feeling washes over him, it's enough to draw his attention and he slows, circling back in curiosity for something he couldn't quite put his finger on.

But as he comes back close again, he slows when he sees the man napping there has opened his eyes and is watching him. He cocks his head to the side, gaze raking over him, a slight frown on his lips. ]

What? You got a problem?

[ Yata... too.

His eyes slip up to the sky, a wary smile tugging at his bottom lip. His aura slides over his skin in a warm embrace meant to suffocate. A far worse reaction to the explosion with Izumo because he's not fighting it. He lets the red flame consume him as Heaven's knife sinks into his heart with more precision than Munakata's sword. ]

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[ Mikoto stands, hands in his pockets. He'll get used to it. Izumo... Yata. They deserved a second chance. The Heaven's had given them a god, a new King to serve and Mikoto wouldn't get in the way of their new beginning. ]

See you around.

[ There's an answering warmth in the strange brand on Yata's collarbone, something he'd woken up with here and he gives a startled yelp as it flares with an answering aura a moment before he claps his hand over it. He stares down at it in shock for a moment before looking back up at the man who's now walking away, confusion warring with surprise on his face. ]

Wait!

[ Pretend that sounded more demanding and confident than bewildered and a shade desperate as Yata lunges forward, dashing to catch up and put himself in front of the man once more, blocking him from walking away and holding out his arms to make himself look bigger. Not that it works, because let's be real, Yata's pretty slight compared to most people. ]

What the hell was that?!

[ Mikoto stops, letting Yata have his say. It's the least he can do after everything. He'd been selfish in the end, and left it all to them and this was where he lead them. He'd done this. This power... it didn't protect anyone. ]

[ He pulls out a cigarette, lighting it with his aura. He takes a drag of smoke, letting it calm him as he pulls the flames threatening to spill over, deeper inside. ]

So, [ he looks at him ] what do you want to know?

[ His eyes widen at that offer - because that's dangerous territory to venture into and he knows that, but Yata's also not the sort to let fear be the kind of thing that daunts him for long.

Plus the guy had just summoned fire out of nowhere to light his cigarette and ~~how cool was that?~~ that was something he hadn't expected either. Then again, there were lots of gods in this place and most of them seemed to have pretty cool powers.

Some semblance of self-preservation was warning him to be cautious here but Yata's been ignoring that pretty thoroughly ever since he'd found himself here so now seemed a silly time to start paying attention to it. ]

What did you just do? That... with the fire and the red glow and the....? [ He waves a hand at Mikoto in general because how else was he supposed to just describe all of that? ]

[ It's dangerous, which is exactly why he offered it. He wouldn't tell him of his past, he had paid attention but his vanguard deserved answers, but first he takes another drag of his cigarette. ]

You sure you want to know?

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[ That.... sounds like a loaded question and Yata's not sure how to answer it but it's a little late to start backtracking now, right? ]

Uhh. Is there a reason I shouldn't?

[ Watch them just have a conversation composed entirely of evasive questions. ]

[ He lets his aura do the talking, letting the desperate flames find an escape. They burst out and surround the Red King in a cloak of power. ]

[ Yata takes half a step backwards - more our of surprise than any real sense of danger or self-preservation, his eyes widening as he takes in the sight of the guy pretty much engulfed in flames. He's managed to do some strange things with his aura by accident but he was still trying to figure out how it worked and why he had it to begin with, since he's pretty sure that's not normal at all.

But this guy... this is something else entirely. ]

Whoa! Shit! See, that? That's what I'm talking about! That... that... What is that? How did you do that? Can I do it too?

[ There's a faint smile. Even without his memories, he was still the same. ]

Come talk to me when you learn to control it.

[ Because Mikoto isn't a babysitter. ]

Control it? How am I supposed to do that when I don't even know what it is? I thought there was something wrong with me or something, I kept doing it by accident!

[ There's a hint of frustration in Yata's tone as he takes a step forward again, hand curled into a fist against his chest, unconsciously bumping against the spot where his HOMRA brand still marked his collarbone. ]

That doesn't tell me anything!

[ Mikoto knows exactly where all his clansmen have their HOMRA marks, so he doesn't miss that subconscious gesture. He walks forward, hands in his pockets before pausing beside him. He's silent, but only for a second before: ]

There's nothing wrong with you.

[ He never looks at him and keeps on walking. ]

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[ ~~That's a matter of debate here, King.~~

The statement isn't what he expected and he spins around to follow the god's passage with an incredulous gaze as he walks past him. ]

How would you know that? You just met me! [ Obviously, right? ]

Hey! [ He chases after the man to catch up, Mikoto's longer strides covering more distance than Yata typically does on foot. ] If I learn how to control it, can I do shit like that, too? [ 'Shit' being accompanied by a gesture at Mikoto himself for emphasis, just in case the other man wasn't following what part he was questioning. ]

[ He smirks but instead of answering he takes another long drag of his cigarette, letting the smoke blow out leisurely and in a long drawl: ]

Don't expect me to give you all the answers.

[ There's a twitch starting to show near one of Yata's eyes as he scowls up at the much taller man in irritation. Even though he's not yelling yet, which is... actually pretty restrained of him. Whether he realizes it or not. ]

Oy! You didn't give me any answers! You're the one that asked what I wanted to know!

[ I think this officially makes you a tease, Mikoto. ]

[ He looks at him. Clearly amused by his outburst. This is the first time since he's arrived that he's felt more like himself instead of a fallen King. He grins, his smile spreading to his eyes as red begins to engulf him like wildfire. ]

I'll teach you how to use it.

[ ~~using the loosest definition of 'teach'~~ ]

[ That... sounds like a loaded offer. A trap? Definitely triggering some deeply-buried warning sirens somewhere in the back of his mind.

Which is, of course, exactly why Yata gives a fierce grin and pumps a fist in the air. ]

Yeah! Alright! Show me how to do that!

[ He opens his hand and a fireball bursts to life purring gently in his palm. ]

First lesson.

Edited 2017-02-18 20:05 (UTC)

[ A smirk.]

Dodge.

[ And the fireball is hurled in his direction roaring to life. ]

[ Yata reacts more on instinct than anything else, a startled yelp escaping him as he drops his board and moves automatically - and probably a great deal more smoothly and quickly than any normal human could manage. It's done with such urgency that the wheels on his board flare up with his Aura to hasten his frantic dodge.

Even so, the fireball misses him by a hair and he turns to the stranger with an incredulous look and a quickly simmering temper. ]

Oi! What the hell?!

[ Mikoto pockets his hands in his jacket, feeling a sense of pride at that quick dodge. There was a reason why Misakai was HOMRA's vanguard. The Red Aura took to him with ease.

Mikoto stands to his full height, his red aura washing over him like a living flame while a smirk hovers at the edge of his lip. Congratulations on passing your first lesson. ]

[ Yeah, that's not really the praise he was looking for and he kicks off to propel himself closer, still irate with the man who'd just tried to fry him. Swerving in a circle around Mikoto, he skids to a stop again in front of him. Which is potentially dangerous, because he sure as hell won't be able to dodge anything at this range, but that's not factoring in at the moment. ]

That's not a lesson! That's you trying to murder me!

[ He stays still while he circles around him, the flames warm to the touch but not hot. He shrugs at the accusation. ]

If you can always turn down the offer.

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Kiiiiiiiing! :D

1/2 | you break his heart

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Aaaaand guess who lost this notif -_-

<3

Yata is inwardly keysmashing in all caps at you rn. GJ.

Such a Drama Queen~

You sure know how to pick 'em, King.

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