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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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[ That's because he's totally not thinking outside the box here, but it's why he has him around! He's about to protest with that, when one of the attendants there approaches them, a nice girl in a cute outfit and a badge and beams at them.

"Oh, don't be shy, the both of you! We have plenty of pretty options, even for men of your size. You should fit right into what we have! Right this way!" She says.

Prompto's eyes widen in shock as they're addressed and he begins to protest ]

Uh, hang on a second... we're not... that is...!!

[ The lady doesn't seem to be listening, inviting them both in now and Prompto kind of wants to cry inside. Well, Noct? He's not going to be mean to an insistent, sweet girl who is just doing her job... apparently?! ]

[ Why did they have to bring out Prompto's weakness right now of all times? Is he seriously still considering this? Well, Prompto is the one that's probably interested in her, so he has no problem placing a hand on his back and nudging him closer to the sales attendant but not before leaning in close to his ear to whisper- ]

You don't want to be rude to her, do you?

[ Sorry, Prompto, but you're on your own here, and he's just going to turn away and rub his neck, trying to look as casual as possible as he finally responds to the lady. ]

Uh... sorry, I was just ...looking for an arcade. Around here. I'll just be back on my way.

[ He's rapidly shuffling away and letting the lady all but drag Prompto in for some shopping while she's already listing off some suggestions 'to compliment his eyes.' Yeah, good luck there... ]

[ Excuse him for having an appreciation for the fairer sex, Mr. Godly! He's almost about to yell at Noctis to not abandon him before getting an idea, and turning back to the lady to give him a moment before he turns and bolts right at Noctis, tackling him from behind and hooking his arms around his waist to trap him, and loudly proclaiming- ]

But, baby, we're gonna have to decide sooner or later, or our anniversary's gonna go bad, right?!

[ Oh he hates himself, but like hell is he getting in there alone after what he just realized he was doing. ]

I'll get some nice pictures of you too. That way we'll know how good they'll look for the big night. You want it to be special, doncha?

[ The lady, totally endeared (and a little unsettled) by such an incredibly blatant display of affection between two men laughs nervously and asks if he's shy, to which Prompto nods vigorously and replies- ]

Yeah! Super shy! What a cute...y-pie, right?

[ He wants to die. Again. The lady, hiding a giggle, comes on over and gestures inside.

"Do follow me, then. I have just the thing to start you off."

And as she begins to move in, Prompto grabs Noctis down and hisses— ]

Do you really want that poor girl to lose her job because of us now?! Have a heart, Noct!

[ Baby?! He's caught in between seething in place and wanting the asphalt to swallow him whole as he stares at Prompto in embarrassment and disbelief before covering his face with his palm. Is he serious right now? How the hell is he going to get out of this now that she probably thinks they're a couple? ]

What's wrong with you?! Don't tell her something like that!

[ He hisses that low so only Prompto can hear before letting himself finally be dragged inside the shop and assaulted visually with all kinds of satin, lace, bows. The merchandise is never-ending, and Noctis can't quite contain his horror at the sight. Why is there even such a large men's section in a place like this? ]

S-so ...there's that, honey. A whole wall of ...lingerie.

[ He can't contain the giant visible cringe on his face at the term of endearment nor at his attempts to try and smile, quite certain he really is going to have to murder Prompto later for this, but first thing's first- they're here to investigate the disappearances. He might as well focus on that and not get so caught up in all the frills jumping at him, wondering just what it is about this lingerie that is affecting people.

It looks harmless enough from up close, if not devastatingly tacky. Do people really enjoy looking at this stuff, let alone wearing any of it?

He sighs in resignation before shoving Prompto forward- ]

Go and pick one out quickly so we can get out of here.

[ Tough luck, buddy. His fate was decided the moment he nearly abandoned him, and he's willing to take his annoyance over going in there alone now that he's finally realized how weird it must have been for him to be taking pictures the way he was. At least, it's not too unpleasant for himself, personally. He finds he kind of likes the aesthetic (Ooh, is that a leopard print...) before he cringes so visibly at Noctis' address of endearment towards him. Now, of course, he's totally honey material here, but that's his God there.

Gah! He sighs audibly and then blinks when he's shoved, glancing back at Noctis and stuttering. ]

W-wait, what? Me? I don't even know what...

[ A quick glance at the lady tells him she thinks she knows what he'd like, and he tugs an arm around Noctis' to tug him closer.

"I know just the thing! This is totally his colour!" the lady is saying, as she pulls out what Prompto does not know is a pretty bra two piece with a sheer trim, and if his imagination was of any help, he'd think that'd be fantastic to see on a girl, but now he can only imagine it on Noctis and oh there goes any joy he could have had in that one moment because Noct's frowning in it...

Then again... he stares at it and back at Noctis before beaming brightly. ]

Noct, she's right! It's black and stylish! We'll take it!!

[ See? He's a good shinki. He didn't even ask him to wear it! ]

W-what?!

[ His voice is practically a squawk at this point, unable to believe he just agreed with her like that. Without giving it further thought. Not that he really wants to devote too much time to shopping around, but why is she thinking of him in that, and well- okay, black is his color. He guesses.

And if he was going to lose his mind and wear lingerie, it's not like her pick is that bad. He's just not volunteering to actually put it on. ]

What about something for him?

[ He jerks a harsh thumb at Prompto because if he has to suffer, he's not suffering alone. What are friends for? ]

Can't leave him hanging here. He's into this kind of thing, too.

[ Hopefully, whenever they do return to their world, Prompto will happily forget this moment ever happened. He doesn't want to be reminded of it at all himself after this. ]