Test Drive #27

[godsoffortune]

TEST DRIVE # 27



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.

Apparition Apparent

Following the ups and downs of their business after the whole Zodiac affair, the fortune tellers of Ginza have searched for another fad to bring in the customers. The old and cheesy is making a revival, and so the fortune tellers have latched onto seances as the next big thing. Trembling tables, knocks on the wall, creepy voices from beyond the grave- all performance art that people will pay big yen for. Or… is it all performance?

Bead Bustle

At the perpetually bustling intersection of Shibuya, someone’s precious bead bracelet has fallen apart. Answer this sudden but intense prayer to recover all the beads and return them to their owner.
Hope you have a bird-like affinity for small, shiny objects, because they’re certain to be thoroughly scattered under the feet of hundreds of pedestrians.

Cattle Cull

It is part of the cycle of commerce: cattle are bred to become beef. One farmer has been struck with melancholy for the fate of the poor beasts, and has asked for divine intervention in choosing which cattle are to die. Be a cattle whisperer and try to divine which beasts are accepting of their fate? Maybe, if it’s all the same to you, at least try to choose the fatty-looking ones.


Delivery Dash

For some reason, a singing telegram business is getting more orders than their small staff can handle! Good for business, so long as the messages can be delivered on time! Button up into your bellhop uniform of choice and head out in pairs on this urgent task to sing messages of all kinds, from silly to serious, to their unwitting recipients. (Just don’t get shot, ok? That’d be unfortunate.)


Epicurean Epidemic

There has been a rash of ayakashi activity in an affluent region of Tokyo. The victims will, out of envy of those around them, start spending money way above their means in order to enjoy grade-A epicurean delights- everything from entertainment to food. Then once the victim starts getting frustrated with their “sudden” lack of money to keep enjoying said delights, the small worm-like ayakashi feeds off that discontent, copies itself, and splits off onto another human.
On the plus side, the copies seem to like staying near each other. On the negative side, over a dozen people have been infected already. Hope you can find and exterminate them all.




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!

Comments

[rockthemonkey]

I dunno... I guess they all look kinda messed up.

[Goku's not sure how he pictured cows before, but they're a lot... messier than his imagination. His stomach growls and Goku groans in frustration.]

I hate this part! Can't we just go to a restaurant and have honey beef? I'm hungry!

[killerskirt]

This gods and shinki thing is bullshit anyway.

[ And even if he had known who he’s talking to, he would have said the same. ]

[revolutionfalcon]

[The passing look of faintly disgusted exasperation that crosses Shun's face from that answer probably says plenty enough about what he thinks of this person's lack of forethought. Shun has a rather strong idea of how treasured possessions should be handled, and this doesn't line up with it.

When Qrow looks towards the storm drain, Shun follows his gaze before sighing quietly and heading over to take a look.]

Depends how deep it is. [Storm drains aren't usually shallow, but the sizes can vary widely. He crouches down by it, checking it out a bit more closely.]

It's not that big a drain. [That's said somewhat musingly, since it's a good thing and a bad thing - neither of them is likely to fit down it, but they might be able to reach down it.]

[sweetdeath]

I hate it too! Only... let's get barbecue pork instead....

[Beef just feels wrong! Especially when he's trying to talk a bunch of cows into becoming it!

(It's not going to be ruined for long, but for today, yeah.)]

I guess we still have to help the farmer, though.

[rockthemonkey]

But I've been thinking about beef this whole time... [He wants that. His cow friend playfully nudges him again, blissfully ignorant to his dark desires.] Barbecue pork sounds good too though.

[He's so hungry! Has he ever been this hungry before? Surely not. Surely this is the worst trial he has ever undergone. And he still has to help this farmer!]

Argh! Let's just pick a bunch at random! If I pick five and you pick five, he'll definitely have enough for today, right?

[Spread the evil around. It's almost enough to make Goku consider becoming a vegetarian.]

[sweetdeath]

I can't do it! I'd just be thinking about getting sneezed on the whole time! And it'd ruin the flavor....

[Come to think of it, he should probably shower before going to a restaurant, too. Anyway!]

Yeah, let's just... let's just pick.

[All the steer are going to end up as beef in the end.]

The ten fattest ones, right?

[rockthemonkey]

Yeah! Yeah... I guess so... [He's so certain. Goku hesitates and then puts both his hands protectively on the head of his cow friend.] Not this one though, okay?

[Picking favourites is absolutely unfair. Whatever! He's the god here anyway!]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

[Ah, this demon properly understands Prinnies. It's a pleasant change of affairs from how SOME people around here behave.]

[The Prinnies launch into action, suitably intimidated by the pair of protagonists staring them down, while around them, other minions begin to weave through the foot traffic on their own searches. This leaves Zetta the freedom to turn back to Valvatorez.]

As far as I know, Prinnies are idiots in every Netherworld in the cosmos.

[sweetdeath]

Okay, not that one.

[Tsuzuki reaches over to offer his hand to Goku's cow friend, palm up. It snuffles at his palm.]

... Maybe you could keep this guy?

[It seems so nice! Tsuzuki'd feel better if they can actually save just one.... even if the rest of them are going to have to be steak someday....]

[rockthemonkey]

Huh? Do you think I could?

[Equal parts confused and excited by the suggestion. It's a bad idea for various reasons, but without a responsible adult to explain why...]

Could I really keep him?! ... I bet there's room at that temple place!

[sweetdeath]

Yeah, probably! You'd just need someplace to keep him, like a... [What do cows need, anyway?]

... a pasture and a shed? As long as he's got somewhere he can eat grass...

[rockthemonkey]

There's grass at that temple! And they said it was mine, if I say it's okay then he can stay there, right?

[Goku knows how to take care of a pet. It'll almost be like having a dog again... Surely a cow is basically the same thing, right?]

That farmer guy doesn't want 'em anyway, he won't mind! [He might mind. He probably didn't have this in mind when he made that prayer. Goku may end up stealing some guy's cow.]

[chibisu]

[SIR, LANGUAGE- nah jk he's already heard worse.]

Even if you say that, it doesn't go against the truth of the matter. Still, that's a pretty broad assessment... What in particular has you say that?

[erogappa]

[ A terrible haircut and a couple familiar-looking scars?

Gojyo pauses, shooting the kid an annoyed glance over his shoulder. ]

Oi, if you don't want to get tripped over, don't lie down in the middle of the road!

[chibisu]

Her? [Pausing, he tries to peer over to where he's gesturing and finally takes note of how more people than normal are ignoring him. Oh!]

Are you answering a prayer?

[rockthemonkey]

[It takes him a moment to process who he's glaring at, but when the familiar shoulders, scars and the line of Gojyo's jaw sinks in, the glare fades to confusion.

Goku's been prepared for a lot since he first arrived at The Far Shore. Hakkai had very politely but also very firmly explained the situation, explained Gojyo's situation, to him and made sure Goku was prepared to deal with a shinki version of their friend. He'd explained the risks and also what he believed was the best course of action. Goku had agreed, however dumb keeping their distance sounded to him, because Hakkai is smart and usually knows best. Usually. He did, however, leave one crucial detail out.]

... Oi, what happened to your hair?!

[Goku can't leave his friends alone for five minutes without them making horrific life choices.]

[rockthemonkey]

Hm? Uh, I don't think so? I didn't ask.

[He was just passing by. Some other god probably got the prayer and is possibly very annoyed at Goku cutting in on their turf.]

She just seemed real upset, so I figured I'd help.

[erogappa]

[ The unexpected shock on the kid's face is just too much. Gojyo freezes, one hand (with an unfamiliar bit of tattoo peeking out from beneath his jacket cuff) going to his head, patting down his layer of bright red stubble. ]

What's wrong with my hair?

[ It feels fine? There's nothing sticky there, and it hasn't...

...waaaaait a second, the kid is still paying attention to him? Dammit, he's a shinki, isn't he? Gojyo's hand falls to his side and he folds his arms, like they're having a chat in a park instead of in the middle of one of the pushiest crowds in the world. ]

Are you a god or a shinki?

[chibisu]

[Somehow, that only makes him smile all the more.]

Then you'll surely be a kind god.

[...Unless he's a shinki in which case whups! But he's definitely of the Far Shore.]

[rockthemonkey]

[Goku thought he'd been prepared but the lack of recognition on Gojyo's face still feels like a punch to the gut. They're friends, after all. He just keeps staring at him, completely ignoring the crowds rushing past them.]

... I'm Goku. [Like that's an answer to Gojyo's question. He's not going around calling himself a god, that's weird] My name's Goku.

[Right. And this is still Gojyo. He was still Goku and so Gojyo was still Gojyo. He can do this. Goku grins brightly.]

What's yours?

[rockthemonkey]

[Goku wrinkles his nose. Ugh. Being a god is weird. Why does he have to be a god.]

I'm not tryin' to be kind or nothing. I just wanted to help. [Goku's a simple monkey.] My name's Goku.

[Which is far more important than whether he's a god or a shinki.]

[erogappa]

[ He keeps his arms folded, keeping glaring down the kid -- Goku -- keeps waiting for... for something.

But he can't keep glaring at that idiotic grin forever, and after a long moment he signs, and rubs one hand over his stubble. ]

I'm Gojyo. And you're gonna be a pancake if you keep sittin' down in crowds like this! [ He jabs his slightly larger, slightly darker thumb over his shoulder, back toward the storefronts and the promise of a little more peace and quiet. ] If you have to tie your shoe, do it over there, dummy.

[chibisu]

[Because shenanigans, Goku. Ebisu just takes it in stride.]

Isn't that kind anyway? Oh, and I'm Ebisu. It's nice to meet you.

[Here, have more beads. His hands and pockets are too tiny.]

[rockthemonkey]

[The idiotic grin can outlast most things. A glare from a cockroach is child's play.]

Hey, Gojyo! [It's good Gojyo's remembered his name, Goku thinks. It'd suck to forget your name as well as everything else. He knows that.] But I wasn't- oh, shit, right!

[He forgot! With two handfuls of beads, he forgot! Goku spins around to look back at the despairing bracelet owner, but he's rather awkwardly caught between them and Gojyo, not wanting to let him out of his sight.]

Um, just wait a minute, okay? Don't go anywhere! I'll be right back! [Quickly rushes back to the person to push the beads into their hands. Did he get all of them, do they need to check-] Gojyo, wait up, okay?!

[erogappa]

[ Wait, is he serious? ]

Yeah. [ His hand's back in his hair again, this time rubbing it sheepishly. ] Yeah, whatever kid. [ He hadn't noticed the beads before -- so that's what Goku was doing on the ground? Did he ever know that other person? What a sucker. ]

Look, if you're lost, just, y'know. Grab some old guy and ask where the temple is. Any temple will work.