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TEST DRIVE # 15



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.



Sneaky Snakes

There are a number of snakes that have become possessed by a bunch of very sneaky ayakashi. They are slithering around, silently, snaring unsuspecting passersby into their trap - their trap to steal money. That's right, these snakes are busy snatching bills and coins from whoever they can. Try to put a stop to their thieving ways, or perhaps get thieved by them yourself.

Tummy Troubles

Many of the customers of a certain restaurant are complaining of the fact that their stomachs hurt after eating there. It could just be food poisoning, but many of these people are winding up in critical condition after a couple of days. It's time to figure out what the heck this cook is actually putting in the food.

Underwhelming Underwear

A family run business has been selling underwear for generations, but the underwear they sell is super boring and bland. Nobody wants to buy from them when cooler underwear is just around the corner. They've asked you to help them bring customers back in - by making their boring underwear seem as cool and hip as possible! How you do that is up to you.

Vividly Violet

There are so many ayakashi making their way through the air that at sunset the sky is turning an absolutely gorgeous shade of purple. Near Shore residents are reacting to this in varying ways. Many are delighted by the beautiful sky, but just as many are terrified that it's a sign of the end of times. Try to take down some ayakashi to make the sky less purple. Or just sit back and watch the beauty.

Wonder Wall

Anyways, there's this college boy who won't stop playing his acoustic guitar. He's from the US and is trying to pick up Japanese chicks. By now he should've somehow realized that they're totally not interested in him. But the song just keeps getting louder and louder and all that the people near the campus can hope is that today is gonna be the day that he stops playing. Maybe you're gonna be the one that saves them.



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Have fun!

Comments

[goeshyper]

[Except that some of that electricity affects Tsuna as well, making his hair stand on end and smoke. The snakes are off of him, but he's definitely fried along with them.]

T-thanks...

[ Should he be thanking him for shocking him too? Though, Tsuna looks more closely at the other as he calls him by a name, people only call him back home. At least one of his names.]

L-lambo?! You recognize me?

[goeshyper]

B-Byakuran?! Didn't I tell you not to come?!

[ He sent him away for a reason, and now he knows the shinki will totally make fun of him. Even if people couldn't quite see him, he still wants to make an effort. Look he's trying,okay?!

Now that his shinki is here, Tsuna feels a bit more self conscious and tries to cover his body with his arms.]

I-I guess, no one can really see me. [Maybe this is why Tsuna feels brave enough to expose himself. He looks over to Byakuran a bit shyly.] Do you have any ideas?

i make no promises

[disciplineking]

Hibari definitely did not recognize Tsuna, though he did notice the double take the kid did when he was looked at. He wasn't sure exactly what that meant, but thankfully for right now he was distracted by the snakes attempting to turn Tsuna into a human burrito.

He gave Tsuna one last kick for being annoying before raising two of his fingers and slashing at the side of the god's body, causing the snake ayakashi to screech and fall off of him. Any that tried to attack Hibari himself merely got pushed back by Roll, who had formed a ball and was now rolling around and crushing the snakes to the best of his ability.

Hibari then lifted Tsuna by his collar. "Give me one good reason why I shouldn't bite you to death."

[gottastaycalm]

[ He offers him a gloved hand. ]

Yare, yare. And here, I thought you'd be a shinki like the rest of them.

[ After all, you're dead in his timeline. ]

*cries*

[goeshyper]

There was no need for that kick! Though all Tsuna could do was groan in pain once more, still unable to move or really do anything about it. Though he was grateful to be freed, even if the snakes were sliced in half. The remainder being rolled over by a spiky porcupine. He felt sorry for the snakes, even if they were scary, but at least they wouldn't bother anyone anymore.

Tsuna managed to get one sigh of relief our before he was lifted up by his collar, being confronted by Hibari. Tsuna's eyes went wide and squealed feebly as Hibari said his catchphrase. And....Tsuna didn't have a good rebuttal at all.

"U-um..." He did tried to think really hard. There really wasn't much to stop Hibari from biting anyone to death, if he really wanted to. Except there was a good reason that conveniently came up. Tsuna started shaking as he noticed something behind the shinki. He slowly lifted his finger up, and pointed a bit higher their both of their statures. "B-b-b-behind you!"

If Hibari did look behind him, he'll see a large snake-like ayakashi behind him. Probably awoken by slaying of his smaller comrades. The ayakashi looked pretty angry, and ready to devour both of them.

[goeshyper]

[He takes Lambo's hand, using it to help stand up.]

So? You're also a shinki?

[He then let's go of Lambo's hand, to dust himself off. Why is it that he always ends up dirty?!]

I don't know why I'm a god, I feel I would have been better suited to be a shinki too. Someone must have made a mistake.

Re: *cries*

[disciplineking]

Hibari really didn't like the idea of killing the snakes either, but they had been taken over by ayakashi and were endangering him. The poor creatures at least wouldn't suffer by his hands, though now he was pretty angry at Tsuna for making him kill them in the first place.

Stupid mewling animal. He was, however, taken by surprise by the giant snake that raised itself above him, ready to strike. Hibari promptly dumped Tsuna on the ground and swung out his tonfa, wedging it in its teeth before it struck down. The ayakashi made a pained noise, swinging its head back and forth and dripping some venom on Hibari's arm.

Thankfully, he ripped out his tonfa before it was stolen from his hands and drew another, more powerful borderline between him and the snake. It pained him to have to walk away from this fight, but there was no way Hibari could win. He'd had too many personal, painful experiences, and he was tired of fighting and losing. So he just turned heel and started walking away quickly, leaving Tsuna where he lay.

"If you have any self preservation, I suggest you leave. I don't care about your life."

[gottastaycalm]

A god.

[ He corrects, while smiling down at the young Decimo he remembered from his memories. He forgot how he used to be, seemingly incompetent while trying to run away from his destiny - much like his younger self. ]

How nostalgic.

I remember you saying something similar when you were first chosen to be the new Boss of the Vongola. [ He pats off some of the dirt for him just like Tsuna had done for his younger self a lifetime ago. ] But just like with that, you'll do well as a god.

[goeshyper]

Tsuna let out a gasp as he was tossed on to the floor, as Hibari took on the large ayakashi. Today was definitely not Tsuna's day. He'd been thrown around, almost bitten to death and nearly suffocated by those snakes. He couldn't really do anything about the snake...well he could have, but without his shinki around he wouldn't be able to rend it.

Still Hibari did more than he, putting his life on the line as he took on the phantom. Tsuna cringed as Hibari hit the beast in the mouth, and the venom dripping onto the shinki's arm. Hibari must have felt like he couldn't win, because he drew a borderline and started to retreat.

Tsuna hurried stood up and followed after the disciplinarian. He didn't know where the other was going, but he didn't want to stick around to where the snake was. "W-wait!W-what about your arm? Shouldn't you look into it?"

[goeshyper]

You're a god, Lambo?!

[ Tsuna's mouth nearly dropped. Not that his lightning guardian isn't capable, he feels that his guardians all had potential. However, even if this Lambo stands a bit taller than him, he still sees the five year old Lambo he used to tend to.]

I don't know...I'm not really doing a good job on my own. As you saw. [Though he's curious how Lambo feels about his position.] Do you like being a god, Lambo?

[disciplineking]

Hibari didn't really know quite where he was going either, just that he had to find the nearest shrine and dump some holy water on himself, or at least find a way back to the Far Shore. If this was how it was going to be, he was getting out of here and going to nap with his cat.

Except the annoying bug was still following him. Why wasn't he leaving Hibari alone? "Didn't I tell you to stop crowding me? Leave before I bite you to death!"

[goeshyper]

"HIII!" Tsuna screeched, hopping back a few steps from the cloud guardian.

When Hibari mentioned, he was crowding him and that he'll definitely bite him to death, Tsuna knew it wasn't an idle threat. Still he still felt bad for being the main reason for the shinki's injury. He hoped he didn't get some kind of blight because of him.

"T-the nearest shrine isn't that way...!" Even he was bound to be a victim of those tonfas, he didn't want the shinki to be wandering aimlessly to find one. Especially if he did know one that was closer.

[gottastaycalm]

It doesn't seem to fit me. I'm better suited to serve. But [ his eye falls to the ground in quiet solitude ] I haven't done that in a long time.

[ How long since the last guardian fell? Since he was left alone to be hunted down by the Millefiore Famiglia? He'd lost count. ]

[goeshyper]

I had that feeling as well. [ Tsuna laughs, he had similar thoughts.He feels he would be better to serving, but that's mostly him trying to maintain a meek life. Despite his life being anything but mundane.

Though, even if he feels that about himself, he's sure if Reborn was here, he would have kicked him. In the end, he'll probably make him take on his role, kicking and screaming.

He then looks at the older Lambo with admiration and a crooked smile.]

But you're all grown up, and stronger than before. I know whatever shinki under your care will be pleased to have you. So, have some faith in yourself! You've always came through for me.

Re: Underwear

[pure_radiantics]

Uhh... Okay, how about this!

[She claps her hands together.]

I appreciate that you want some help! So let me just... take this nice stranger outside and then I'll come back in and try to help you out, okay?

[Which is when she tries to encourage the woman to follow her just outside the front of the store and smiles pleasantly up at her.]

Sorry about that. It's probably weird talking to a guy about underwear, right?

Re: Wonder Wall

[lookingforhead]

[Celty says nothing, but she doesn't seem intimidated at the man at all. At Izumo's intervention her helmet bobs in a nod while she crosses her arms and leans back on her heel.

The foreigner doesn't seem to have the best grasp on the situation as it's brewing however.]

'Oh yeah? This your girlfriend buddy? No? Then why don't you mind your own business.'

[What he fails to notice as he talks is the way the biker lady's shadow is beginning to writhe and spread at her feet.]

Re: Underwear

[lookingforhead]

[Sadly Celty is not in a state that she can recall those men she knew who would talk about underwear, but she recalls it being troublesome. But more importantly she appreciates the earnest help that this girl offered her.

Her helmet bobs in a nod and then she slips her phone from her sleeve. It's a bit odd but instead of answering her straight away she types something into her phone and then holds it out for Kairi to read.]

It's fine. He just wouldn't stop talking long enough for me to turn him down. Thank you for stepping in but you don't need to help him just for my sake. Not if you don't want to.

B

[lookingforhead]

[The black clad biker hasn't been much conversation up to this point and she doesn't seem to be now either. All she offers is a faint incline of her helmet and a shrug as she watches the wailing man.

But her shadow seems to be writhing a bit oddly beneath her feet, like it's waiting to be unleashed.]

[gottastaycalm]

[ He's quiet for a moment, the words hitting too close to home. Heavy with the weight failure, his shoulders grow taunt but do not falter. ]

I didn't, you know.

[ An admission. And all he can say on the matter. It was the job of the Lightning Guardian to draw damage to himself and away from the rest of the famiglia. Yet, the others risked themselves for him. If he'd done his job he wouldn't have been the last one standing. He failed them. Tsuna most of all. ]

[goeshyper]

[Tsuna blinks, not really sure what Lambo is talking about. From his knowledge the guardian has never failed him. If anything, he felt bad for all the times the younger Lambo had to fight. Though it worked out when he summoned his older self.]

Didn't do what Lambo?

[ Tsuna is aware that they may come from different timelines. He knew about parallel worlds, but he didn't really understand the science behind them, or if this is the case with this Lambo.]

[gottastaycalm]

Yare, yare. It seems we're getting off topic.

[ He smiles down at the young Vongola recalling all the happy memories he still had to draw upon. ]

I'd like to catch up on old times, but it seems we've neglected the cold-blooded ones too long.

[ And if Tsuna looks over, he'll see a whole lot of them slithering toward them ready to attack. ]

[goeshyper]

The cold-blooded ones? [ Tsuna didn't get it until he turns around, and sees a whole army of snakes behind him.

He jumps behind Lambo, as if he didn't have powers of his own, but Tsuna is always so unwilling to use them.]

You don't have a shinki, Lambo? [Of course,they didn't need one to handle the small scale ayakashi, but to exorcise them, they would.]

[onethousandflowers]

[When doesn't he have ideas. Byakuran taps his lip before smiling at Tsuna.]

Well, you could always put a little effort into being seen. Or wait a few years and grow ten inches. Maybe then people will look at you without making you work for it!

[Never let it be said that Byakuran's not a harsh asshole. Tsuna's got muscles, but he's still a shrimp, and his shinki towers over him, especially when he's leaning forward. Which he is now. His grin reaches his eyes easily, slightly distorting the tattoo on his face and the kanji under it - 知.]

Where did you leave your clothes? I need money.

[gottastaycalm]

I'm afraid I haven't found them yet.

[ So he'll just have to make do. ]

We won't be able to rend them, but we can move them at least.

[ Which means he's going to have to render them unconscious, so... Electricity manifests in his hand. ]

You should stand back, young Vongola.

[ He tells him as he steps forward taking a moment to resonate with the earth's electromagnetic field picking up the energy and inducing an electrical current within the confines of his hand. ]

[revolutionfalcon]

[That is exactly as bad of an idea as it needs to be for Shun to immediately take an interest, and with a slight shrug, he fishes his lighter out of his pocket. It's a little harder to light than a disposable one, but he gets it on the first try, presumably because he's been practicing.]

One way to find out. [As they skim by some of the crumbled remains, Shun holds out the lighter close enough to touch them - and not without the kind of coiled wariness that says he wouldn't put it past them to just explode.

Thankfully, they don't, but there is a spark as a few of the flecks catch alight and it moves through the loose particles. It's not perfect, but it gives Shun an idea.]

If we can generate enough of this out of a tightly packed group, we might have somethng.