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takamagahara2017-09-02 08:46 am
godsoffortune) wrote in takamagahara2017-09-02 08:46 am
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Test Drive #20
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!
Rope bridge Rumble
An adventure park that features several scary-exciting climbs and crossings between trees using only ropes has a huge problem. The ropes are getting unexpectedly tangled up. Even worse, it sometimes happens when a customer is trying to make a crossing, tripping them up in the midst of their course! While the safety ropes have been doing their job at keeping customers uninjured, the employees are fervently praying that whatever is doing this will go away, before something worse happens.
It's the height of summer, and even men that treasure their beards, mustaches and sideburns dearly are driven to get it shaved off in the name of heat reduction. Small barbershops are being overrun with customers who want it all shaved off- some even going so far as to want their head shaved bare.
Answer the barber's pleas for a couple extra hands. May they be steady.
A performance of Macbeth is being haunted by an ayakashi causing bad luck. Props getting misplaced or needing repairs, color gels for the lights getting torn, the microphones keep kicking up feedback- The customary wish of 'break a leg' feels dangerously close to becoming real. Rescue the Scottish Play from its curse before the curtain rises!
Elementary school children go home in groups for safety. However that measure isn't helping against some children getting home very late. And none of the kids can bring themselves to say why they end up taking so many wrong turns on the way. Take up a traffic flag and your best teacher voice, and help the children find their proper way home, keeping an eye out for anything - mundane or supernatural - that might be leading the kids astray.
Cheerful violets grew unusually well this year on the college dorm veranda, to the point where the whole perimeter of the veranda is full of containers holding them. But now the flowers are nearing the end of their life, and something strange is happening to the students at the same time. As the flowers wilt and fade, so does the energy of the students living in the dorm. While it would normally be impossible to draw a connection between the two, residents of the Far Shore can see the truth- tiny ladybug-like energy-hungry ayakashi are moving from flowers to students. Take care of this however you can before the last petal falls!
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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[For some reason, there's something in Izumo's tone that causes the straggler to squeak and return to the group, looking sheepish.
Izumo sighs, prompting the kids clinging onto him to join the others.]
Has the kids been doing this the entire time?
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Okay! So, if I hold my light-stick up--
[Holding it up straight by his head in demonstration.]
That means I need you all to stop and wait until I say it's okay to move, right? Don't be afraid to ask questions either, ask Mr. Izumo or me.
[That smile is back, and he's meeting the other man's eyes to see if he wants to add anything.]
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Also, make sure you kids stick together. We don't want anyone getting lost or separated, okay?
[There's a chorus of 'okays' from the kids, though Izumo still gives a few certain kids a look.]
And I do mean stick together. Try not to split off thinking there might be a shortcut or anything.
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This isn't a game, kids. We want you safe and sound, so you can play more later while at the park or playground.
[The light-stick is dropped from its demo position though, as Trunks looks around, and then waves the group on forward.]
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There's something about this that is making him uneasy, so he tries his best to stick close to the children and keep an eye on them as well.]
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The first few streets are fine, as they stop at the crossings and move as a group, chatter accompanying them. One or two look for a moment like they're considering breaking off, but they're usually intercepted easily and quickly by one of the two men. Soon enough however, the group has arrived at a major intersection crossing, with Trunks raising the light stick in the signal to stop. Also putting his arm and hand out to bar the way.]
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It's enough to finally have a kid break off from the group.]
I'll get him.
[A nod to the other shinki before he chases after the kid, quickly pulling him back as a truck comes speeding by.]
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Hmm...that was close--and with the uneasy feeling it just makes it more suspicious. So he's being extra cautious as he looks both ways, before waving the group across the intersection.
As Izumo passes by, he keeps his voice low.]
Did you notice anything, other than the timing there being a little too convenient?
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[His own voice is low.]
I fear that an ayakashi might be lurking around, trying to prey on the children.
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[Just even one missing child is bad enough news.]
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Alright everyone, that truck was pretty fast wasn't it? That's why we make sure to be careful. We have about 2 more of those big crossing areas left.
[There might be some forced cheer here...]
So remember to watch out for each other and stay together.
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Izumo gives a nod to Trunks as he takes the rear, making sure to keep an eye on the children.]
If you have any questions, just ask either one of us. Do not run off.
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But Mr. Izumo...this is SO SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWW. Can't we all take the shortcut?
[Being that this was indeed a group hanging back, Izumo was the closest to be asked of the two grown-ups. That and he looked slightly less official.
As it was, the boy wasn't bothering to hide his complaint or keep his volume down. One of the younger kids up front looked nervous, and stammered out a quiet question to Trunks]
Bb-but some of the shortcuts go down an alley, and there's a loud dog that likes to bark at me whenever I go there and it's scary!
[Trunks let his gaze meet Izumo's to silently ask Do you want to handle this, or shall I? ]
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[He smiles in a particular way that has the rebellious children squeaking.]
You have to take into consideration of the other children as well. What would your guardians say if we follow through and you all ended up being hurt or separated or lost in general? We wouldn't want anything to happen now, do we?
[The problem with trying to ask the less official looking adult is that it's usually the more responsible adult as well. That, and there's a reason why Izumo sparks some fear and obedience in children, especially the rebellious ones.]
So let's just stick together. It won't be much longer - just a few minutes, okay?
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He's right. Besides, it's very grown-up and mature to help those younger than you. We all have to watch out for each other.
[Trunks is more than willing to add to the sentiment, and gratified when he sees a few heads nodding. Then adds a little more, when he still sees at least one or two rebellious looks.]
Some of you might be thinking "but I want to prove how cool I am? Why do I have to wait..."
[Yep, that hit a mark, as blue eyes met the few rebellious looks back.]
But it actually shows you're a lot cooler if you take care of those who can't move as fast, or aren't as strong. Sometimes it's about how much control you have and can show, that makes the difference.
[It's a good distraction as they all walk, and are at one more of those big intersections.]
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[His smile shifts into something kinder now.]
The best thing you can do, being the best role models you can be for them is proving just how responsible you can be. If the younger children sees this continuously, they'll follow that lead and it would get everyone into trouble. You don't want that, do you?
[The rebellious kids looks somewhat sheepish, apologetic even, and nodded.]