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takamagahara2017-10-02 11:34 am
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Test Drive #21
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:
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Weird Wands
Kids love the new "magic wand" souvenirs from the Wizard's Wonderland cinema & party venue! They sparkle, they swish, they look just like real magic wizard's wands... actually, are these just souvenirs? They seem to be doing real magic! Unappetizing school lunches are turning into delicious cakes, a pack of stray dogs ate everybody's homework, and other elementary-school wishes are coming true all over the place. Be the mean grown-up and confiscate some wands, or just join in the fun.
What is the meaning of life, anyway? That's what this year's crop of incoming freshmen at Tokyo University really want to know. Careful crossing the campus: tormented sighs, heavy philosophy tomes, theological questions and earnest discussions abound. Help these kids lighten up and enjoy their college experience! Or take advantage and start preaching. With all this existential angst around, you could definitely score some new followers.
The dogs in a certain neighborhood go crazy every time the clock strikes one A.M. and the poor residents haven't had a good night's sleep in weeks. What's got those pooches so peeved? Hunt down the ayakashi prowling their streets, and let those hard-working guard dogs and their sleepy owners go back to getting some Z's.
There is a rash of incidents going around, literally. A large number of babies are suffering from yeast infection diaper rash, and the distress level of the parents is hitting the roof. All that distress might be attractive to ayakashi too, so stock up on zinc oxide, change lots of diapers, soothe the babies, and restore peace to the land.
A follower has entered an interior decoration contest to deck out an apartment in a complete and total apple theme. And they are dead set determined to win this thing. Everything from an apple teapot to apple socks to act as props in the dresser, your follower needs to completely furnish this place. Even though it's just a 1DK, it's sure starting to feel like a huge task to buy enough to decorate it. Lend a hand with the shopping and decorating, and try to hold back on shooting down your follower's design dreams?
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[Dean has been watching them for a bit. Most of these kids seem kinda harmless but they're doing magic which puts him kinda on edge. Sometimes it starts off innocent enough but he's pretty sure they're one temper tantrum away from something worse. So he's taking a breath and moving to crouch down to the kids level. And he's trying his best to remember how to interact with kids, without making them cry.]
Where'd you get those wands?
[Eagerly a chorus of voices all start to tell him about a movie something about wizards and princesses. Dean doesn't get a lick of it honestly but they look happy so he's smiling and nodding. He remembers what he was like geeking out about Batman when he was their age.]
Sounds pretty awesome! Can I see it?
[Holding out his hand he's waiting for a wand to be placed in his hand. Then green eyes focus on it the instant it's placed in his hold. It's not like any wand he's seen before but still it's doing magic. So he's looking it over from all sides and angles. There's got to be a reason - maybe it's spelled itself. Who knows. But he's got to get to the bottom of it.]
Xistential cris-X
[Are you kidding him? Was this what College was like? God was he so glad he didn't go. This isn't how you're supposed to spend your twenties. Then again Dean spent his twenties in bars hustling cards and pool, drinking, flirting, hunting and sleeping in shitty hotels. Still that was better than whatever in the heck this is. So Dean is setting up a few things. Surprisingly not drinking - but there are boatloads of water balloons, super soakers, and other miscellaneous methods of boozeless entertainment.]
Zippy Zinc Oxide
[Dean has been busily helping take care of crying babies since well since this mess started. Presently he's got a baby newly changed but still fussy resting against his chest as he sits, rocking slightly. He's usually so good at this but right now he's at a loss.]
You've been fed and burped, changed and doctored. You don't seem to be teething and it's not too hot or too cold.
[His voice is softly rumbling as he tries to tick off reasons the baby in his arms is still wailing away.]
Maybe you're tired? Times like this I wish kids could talk. Bet you do, too, huh sweetheart?
[Rocking had always made Sam sleepy but it doesn't seem to be working with this one. So what's the next logical step? Dean moves to his feet carefully adjusting his hold on the baby, pacing slightly; a slow steady movement. The god starts humming softly before it changes into singing.]
existential cris-x
I'm pretty sure that's going to piss them off more than it'll help. [Not that Shun can entirely blame them, and it's probably still better than wallowing in the futility of existence, but still.]
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It's not for right now. I'm not that much of a jackass that I'd ruin people's textbooks. Those things are way too expensive for that. At least I assume that they are anyway...
Point is, eventually they're going to need a break before they snap and become sobbing blubbering messes. That's where these come in. Too much stress and too much pressure is enough mess up these kids royal.
So I'm giving 'em a distraction. If they decide to take it that is.
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Shun doesn't seem entirely convinced of the point about stress and pressure, though eventually he crosses his arms and sighs slightly as if he supposes there might be some truth to it. Not everyone is as resilient as him and the comrades he left behind, after all.] If you're going to do something like that, I'd take it up with the older students. University here isn't that hard once you're in, and there'd be a good number who'd want the new students to stop making it worse on themselves than it needs to be.
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[Sure they're kids as far as Dean's concerned but there's so much tension and anxiety thrumming in the air around here that it's worrying.]
That's not such a bad idea. You'd think if it was something they'd wanted to do or help with they'd take a bit of initiative.
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The remark on initiative just makes Shun raise a brow, though.] Chances are they think it's just leftover stress from entrance exams. Studying here is easy, but getting in is hell. So they think it'll just wear off with time, or they think it's rude to make a point of it. But if you get some of them into it, others will follow. It's that simple.
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[He's pointing out as if he's passing on some sagely wisdom. Dean knows what he's talking about well to a degree. He's never been a fancy college student or whatever - never had the inclination, that was Sam's thing not his but he knows all about stress.
Now that he's done setting everything up, he's running his hands over his jeans, dusting them off. Though Shun has a point. He should go interact with some of the older students. Summoning up his best smile that's precisely what he's going to go do.]
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Considering Dean looks like he's preparing himself to go and start socialising, Shun points out one of the nearby buildings.] There's a freerunning circle meeting around behind that building. Or probably on it by now. If you're looking for energetic people to get them into this, that'd be a good place to start.
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[He's arching a brow.] You mean like that parkour stuff with the tricks? [Now that could be an interesting combination and it could make the game that much more interesting.]
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At the question, Shun nods.] Exactly. They shouldn't be too hard to get interested if they can apply their skills to it. People like to show off to their underclassmen.
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He rubs at his chin considering.] Don't see why not. Might make it more challenging and fun all way the 'round matter of fact. Thanks. That's a good idea.
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With a slight incline of his head, Shun glances back.] I don't do that well with people, so convincing them is all on you. Unless you need anything else, I'm going to see if there's any of them spouting this in other parts of the university.
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Dean dealing with people is a grab bag sometimes good sometimes bad.] I'll manage I'm sure. Can't think of anything else I'd need your help for. Good luck with whatever you're going to do.
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There's a slight shrug at the mention of good luck, and Shun starts to head off with that.] If I find any others, I'll herd them this way, then.
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That'd be great. Thanks for the help.
[And just like that he's turning heading off toward that building Shun'd pointed out a bit before. He's sure if he pitches it right. As a game, a challenge then he'll get some of them into it and then seeing some of the other students would gather more and more. It'l be fine.]
Zippy Zinc Oxide
There's a nursery full of wailing babies. Instantaneously healing their rashes and soothing their temperament was as simple as a tap to their foreheads; by some miracle, he'd discovered that to be one of his many capabilities. However, no sooner than they had been placated, cries of the other infants would agitate their nerves, and cause them to cry once more. It's become an endless cycle, and one that he can't control. There are five children, and he only has two hands.
Circling the cribs doesn't seem to be doing any good; it's time to switch up the strategy, before he resorts to madness!! Castiel ineptly scoops up a baby from her little wooden prison, carrying her through the open door to the next room, as though she might be very delicate or potentially explode with a misstep. ]
Dean--
[ Anxiousness seems to ease from his features, upon hearing the Dean's melody. Castiel hasn't seen this side of him before-- not that he's known him long, but-- well, the man is rather rough around the edges, and this display of compassion seems important, somehow.
Sure, Cas' hair might be a bit mussed, tie and lapels skewed all crazy, with a kid still screaming in his ear. But, this is nice. ]
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But he what he does remember is tomato and rice soup, Mary singing Hey Jude to him at bedtime. He remembers being tucked into bed with a gentle smile and sly reminder that angels were watching over him. But those things are intimate and he can't share them not with someone that isn't family - even if it is just a baby.
But the Beatles makes for a better lullaby than Zepplin or AC/DC so he'd latched on to the first song that wasn't his he could think of which is what made him sing Blackbird.
Being so absorbed in his thoughts and the song he doesn't notice Castiel coming in until he hears his name. That makes green eyes snap open and he tilts his head in question. Thankfully the child in his arms has calmed somewhat for whatever reason. So he allows himself a soft inquiry.]
Cas? You doin' alright? I know it's kinda hectic and you're not good with babies.
[Which makes him smile because at least that's ONE thing that hasn't changed - best not to dwell on any of that though. There's a whimper from the child in his arms and he shushes her soothingly with a soft hum before speaking again.]
Try humming, maybe rocking. Once we get them settled down they should be alright.