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TEST DRIVE # 14

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.

Noxious Neurotoxins

There's a few blocks of Tokyo that have been closed off completely and quarantined. It seems there's a deadly neurotoxin that's been detected in the area. But authorities claim there's no way that could have happened! Looks like this might be the work of an ayakashi. Try not to get infected.

Omnipresent Obituary

The same obituary has been showing up in the papers for the last three weeks. It's for a young boy who died in a car accident. Thing is, this accident happened more than twenty years ago. A little ghost boy is just looking for some attention by printing his own death announcement over and over again. Spend a little time with him, would you?

Pretentious Partner

A detective hailed as the greatest in his field has one heck of a time keeping a partner. But he needs one bad, so he's calling on random strangers to help him out. Unfortunately, he's very full of himself and not even that good at his job. Maybe that's why all his partners leave. It's up to you to help or hurt him!

Quick Quips

Time to step up to the mic and make some jokes. A local bar needs performers - specifically comedic ones. You'd better be quick with your jokes or the audience is going to boo you off the stage, and then you won't get the payment you've been promised for doing a good job! Oh, and this is a request from a devote follower, so you'll lose that support too.

Radical Roombas

Some off-the-wall ayakashi have possessed a number of Roombas and are busily terrorizing people on the streets. That's right - small, round, automated vacuum cleaners are bothering the people of Tokyo. What's more, some kid thought it would be funny to tape knives to some of them. Watch out for Stabby and try to take out the spirit possessing it.

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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[ It was almost silly how easily he could read the boy. He wasn't exactly subtle. Ignoring his indignant shouting was even easier if he closed his eyes.

When the boy wilted, however, Link blinked in surprise as he seemed to want to say something. ]

What about her...?

[ But when he clammed up, he frowned. Of course he was going to sulk and zip his lips like this.

Link set the child down, turning to Lux. ]

Whatever he wanted someone's attention for, he seems to be over it now. What say we go back to the shrine? Clearly he's willing to wait another decade.

[ He knew the boy didn't actually want them to leave. But Link wasn't going to let him have his childish way with them and throw tantrums if he wanted their help. ]

Edited 2017-03-07 05:47 (UTC)

[ He's subtle in ways only an eight-year-old boy can be. As subtle as a bullhorn.

Look, he's trying okay? And whipping his head back over his shoulder to look at Link in indignant defiance, it's obvious that the ghost boy can tell he's been found out. Especially once he's lowered to the ground. ]

Hey!!

[ And quick to pick up on Link's game, Lux tips her chin into the air, smiling somewhat haughtily. ]

I think that's a wonderful idea. Us old and wrinkly shinki have things to do, after all. Obviously the mood has passed.

[ Balling his fists at his side, head bowed and shoulders shaking, the ghost boy lets out a frustrated groan. ]

I don't want your attention! I want—

[ He stops then, going quiet for a few seconds, hands clenching tightly as he seemed to swallow back something. ]

...I want... I want hers.

[ Link almost feels like patting Lux and himself on the back already, for a job well done just for dealing with this child. He owes his fellow shinki something nice when they return to the temple, for picking up and playing along so easily. He wonders, distantly and fleetingly, if Lux likes apples.

He'll have to ask later. For science.

The boy broke his line of thought and had Link's attention once more, however. He tucked away the thought for later.

Link knelt down to speak to him, looking up at Lux and motioning for her to come closer. ]

You want to talk to Lux...? And why's that, may I ask?

[ He glances at his partner, eyebrow raised. No offense taken here. The kid was a brat, even if he did need help. ]

[ Link, if you're planning on making her a pie, it does not matter what you fill it with, she will love it regardless. But science is also a valid reason.

His spirit somewhat broken, he doesn't meet Link's eyes, instead turning his head away. Looking quite distraught, he keeps his silent treatment up for a moment before finally speaking again, his voice wavering as he swallows back something. ]

I don't even know who you're talking about.

[ He's not scrubbing tears from his eyes, it's dirt! Some dirt got in his eyes! ]
Well.

[ Letting out something of a resigned sigh, Lux took a few steps toward the two. He might have been a brat, but she still hates to see someone like this. And so, crouching down much like Link has, the other blond offers a smile. ]

All right, if you don't want anything to do with me, then who are you talking about? Maybe we can help you find them.

[ His arm falling a little as he looks up, the spirit boy blinks a few tears out of his eyes. ]

I wanna see Mayuri.

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sorry I've been so crazy wiped lately...

don't worry aaaa

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