takamagahara | TEST DRIVE # 17

TEST DRIVE # 17

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.

Courtly Cadavers

Several dead bodies have very suddenly returned to life. Not only that, but they seem to be possessed by very courteous and polite spirits. So there are reports of half-rotten beings bowing down to young ladies and kissing their hands or holding open doors for other passersby. It's really nice, sure, but also really disturbing.

Dark Deeds

In the middle of the night, there is a spirit that keeps turning off all of the street lamps. Fortunately, there aren't many cars on the roads at this time. Unfortunately, the spirit is also putting out all of the cars' headlights as well. And no cell phone lights or flashlights work during that time either and it's starting to cause a lot of accidents.

Endless Eight

There are eight blocks in downtown Tokyo that have taken to repeating endlessly. As you reach the end of the eight block, you find yourself stepping onto the first block again. No amount of turning or redirecting yourself will allow you to leave the eight blocks - until you stop by a cafe with a couple of bunny girls out front and make a purchase, that is.

Further Forward

Many in Tokyo want nothing more than to be on the cutting edge of technology! And there are some wealthy people who want to be even further ahead than everyone else. That's why they've sent out a general call for new types of technology to be brought to them. And if what you bring is impressive enough, you might get yourself a nice reward~

Giant Goats

Several farms on the outskirts of the city have reported a very sudden and tremendous growth in their goats. That's right, there are two-story tall goats hanging out with the other farm animals. Other than being very large, they seem mostly the same. But since goats will eat anything, well... Let's just say a couple of farmers are going to need new barns soon.

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!
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Have fun!

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[Shion ungracefully lands on his feet with a stumble, hand going over his chest like he's had a slight heart attack. He's never going to get used to these gods doing abrupt things like that.]

... Thank you. I'm not sure why they were so interested... in me.

[Toushirou glances over at him.]

It could've been your unnatural appearance. [As if that makes things any better.]

Either way, they could have also seen you as food.

My... [Well, Shion can't really argue that. The white hair, the red eyes, the strange scar on his body. The memory loss really doesn't help.

He fidgets with his jacket.]

Goats are primarily known for eating shrubbery and weeds. But they do have a reputation for mistaking anything for food...

[A sigh...]

As long as you don't get eaten.

[At least it's not a Hollow.

He breathes out.]

In any case, I suggest finding somewhere safe to stay in the meantime.

That's not ideal, no.

[He nods, a small grateful smile on his lips.]

Thank you for your help, I'll do just that.

[He turns and... looks around.]

You, um... Wouldn't mind using that skill of yours to... Put me back near the farm? I have to find my god.

Do you think your god is near the farm?

[Toushirou raises an eyebrow, giving Shion a bit of a look.]

If those goats find you again, you're going to be on your own.

He's ... [Shion frowns.] Around here somewhere.

[The one that's supposed to be protecting him from these exact situations...

Shion bows his head.] Sorry to bother you. I'll manage.

[Toushirou studies him for a long moment.

......

A blink.]

What's your name? [Because how ironic would it be if your god is right in front of you, Shion.]

[Lifting his gaze, he says,] Um. Shion.

[He sighs.]

Come with me. If you say your god is around here, then you've found him.

[Surprise, surprise?]

Eh...? [Stares.]

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[... He should have asked that from the start.

Shion is immediately embarrassed and he looks down at the ground as his cheeks burn with embarrassment.]

I'm so sorry! That should have been obvious to me!

[Shion is definitely different from Matsumoto.

He shakes his head.]

It's fine. You were probably expecting a different God.

[His face is still burning. How rude of him!!!]

Having not met you yet, I was picturing something a little different. [A small hum.]

But you did save me like a proper god does, thank you.

[Because he's never going to be able to defend himself much, whoops.]

Your definition of a proper god differs from my own.

[But on that note:]

I may have to be able to teach you some basic self-defense in case you get yourself into trouble again.

[Or Toushirou will have to tag along with Shion just to make sure his shinki doesn't get himself killed.]

[Oh, wincing.]

I don't have a lot of experience with gods yet.

[Then he looks unsure.]

Basic self-defense? I'm not that... [He's a noodle. But he turns into a gun, isn't that enough??]

[A sideways glance.]

Not all gods are as kind.

[His tone holds a note of warning.]

Or something for you to be able to protect yourself somehow. Otherwise, you're going to get hurt and I won't always be able to help you.

[Shion stares at Toushirou with a quiet expression. If gods were like the ones from stories, he can believe that.]

I ... Don't get me wrong. I want to be able to protect myself.

But you don't seem all that confident.

[A curious glance, though his expression reveals nothing else.]

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[Would you be? Have you seen his arms?

Shion can be very insecure about his lack of physical strength.]

... I don't know where to start with any of that.

[Shion, what are they going to do with you.

Toushirou holds back a sigh.]

We can talk more about this in a more secure area. [And not in the open like this.] But shinki are able to use borderlines, correct? We can focus on practicing with those first.

[He bows his head a little again.]

Alright. I've heard of borderlines, a type of shinki magic.

Also... What should I call you?

[What are the nuances attached to a god's name?]

Once we're settled, we can start working on that. At least, that way, you can have a definite way of protecting yourself.

[If he can teach kido, that'd be even better, but he's not so sure about Shion's reiatsu.]

Just call me HItsugaya.

[As long as it's not something like learning how to use a sword or throw a punch.]

I'll do my best, I don't want to be a burden on you forever, Hitsugaya-san.

[Judging from how Shion's form is, Toushirou would rather not trust him near a weapon.

A short nod.]

I'll be counting on you then, Shion.

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