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TEST DRIVE # 06

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.

Zombie Zoo

A local zoo is having a very serious problem. Specifically, a large number of its dead animals have suddenly come back to life! These animals have all died sometime in the past, over several decades, but now they're crawling out of their grave sites to join the other other animals in the zoo. It's not that they're causing any trouble, they act exactly as they did in life. It's just... really creepy, honestly.

Arctic Arcade

A popular arcade is under siege by restless spirits. No matter how warm the owners try to keep the gaming areas, it's like an arctic tundra inside. The cold is starting to mess with the gaming systems and very few patrons are willing to deal with subzero temperatures just to play some dumb video games. It's quite likely there's an ayakashi plaguing the store, but it's a matter of finding out where exactly it's hiding.

Baby Boxes

Japan is taking some initiative to adopt a new system for the young people being born into their country! Much like Finland, they are starting a tradition where each new baby has a box of essentials gifted to their parents, which can also serve as a crib while the baby is still small enough to fit inside. You've been enlisted to help put these boxes together! Have fun with all the baby food and diapers.

Calling Card

Every god needs to be promoted, how else will they get followers, right? So that's your job! Go promote your god or, if you're a god, promote yourself! Whether your calling card is literally a card with your phone number or some graffiti sprayed onto every bus in Tokyo, it's all fair game. Just make sure it's going to bring in the customers.

Desperate Doggy

An odd spirit has started following you around. It's the spirit of a dog, who is very intent on getting back to its master. Apparently its master really needs the dog in order to keep living a happy life, that's what you've gathered from all the barking and shoving at least. Whether you decide to help the dog find its master or help it reach the next world is up to you.

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!

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Ah— [Is this pity?] I don't think that's a good idea. I don't mind going alone, really.

[It's bonding, but he can call it what he wants.]

But— I would like to go. [This is all the reason he needs, let him come.]

[What... no... don't be pure at him?? Jae-Ha is surprised by that, covering his mouth with his hand as he thinks.]

You would?

[What part of comrades does this guy not understand? Come on now.]

Of course. I enjoy our time together very much.

...

[Well, if he sticks to water it's fine. Especially if Jae-Ha is there to look after him, probably.]

I suppose some company wouldn't hurt.

[~*Bonding*~]

Then please, come to me whenever you need support! I will be there!

[As much as he wants to dislike this person... He's so sweet.]

You're quite stuck on trying to help me. [He'll go to Kija whenever he needs a lightweight.]

[Yeah, that's right... Not that Kija gets that Jae-Ha might be trying to keep him at a distance or dislike him at all. This is pretty much what he wanted out of drinking camaraderie, so it's fine.]

You are my comrade, so of course. [Hmm...] And... you did help me up from the floor and bring me water, so I'm sure being your ally is the correct choice.

[Take care of him once: Kija will now die for you.]

Is that why?

[Kija... If this is how he chooses allies, Jae-Ha worries for him a little. But there's no mistaking that white hand is terribly similar to his own monstrous leg. He's curious himself, he has to admit.]

Why don't we head back? [Now that he's finished both of their drinks for them.] This time, we can look at something other than the butterflies.

[He is a simple man... A simple man who is enthused by the prospect of going somewhere else. And without bugs?!]

Alright, let's go! [This time when he gets up, he isn't wobbling too much... he can stay upright. Success!!]

So, which animals shall we see?

[There's that whole... zombie problem, but they can worry about that later. In the meantime, he slaps down some money or something and they can be on their way!! As he makes sure Kija doesn't get wobbly.]

[Thank you, he's trying. Now then...]

That reminds me... Jae-Ha, perhaps you can answer my question. What is the purpose of caging all those animals? Are they being held before they are to fight?

[what is a zoo for, jae-ha]

[Jae-Ha, who probably dislikes zoos for overdramatic reasons. His smile falls as they walk.]

For the entertainment of everyone who comes to visit. Their freedom is stripped away for the purpose of showing them off. [fuck zoos, can they free the animals?? can that be their new mission?]

Not to fight, but to live each day caged, unable to explore the wild as they normally would.

[So he doesn't get to see some tigers, is that what Jae-Ha is saying...]

Keeping a pet is one thing, but this seems tasteless and cruel. [time to break open the whole zoo, best buddy.] If you would like that place leveled to the ground, simply say the word.

Saying it like that is rather tempting, but... [Ah, he'd really love to destroy it all. That burning desire is clear in his eyes!! But he folds his arms over his chest and brings a hand to his chin.]

Unfortunately, the wide variety of animals wouldn't be able to survive in this place. Even if we were able to return them to their rightful homes, they would have difficulty settling back in. Some were born into this captivity, from what I understand.

But... [But!! How can they free all the animals, then? Is it even right to free the ones that know only a caged life? He's angry on their behalf, hands balled into fists as he scowls and looks away.] It pains me to know we have to let a revolting place like that exist.

[As he looks off to the side however, something catches his eye that is equally mysterious... a sign! He points to it.] What about that one...?

["PETTING ZOO"]

"Petting zoo"...?

[That's strange. He hadn't heard of this mysterious thing before! His hand drops away from his face as he looks on seriously.]

Let's investigate. [Could it really be two of the same areas of cruelty in the same city? He needs to know!] It seems smaller, in comparison.

[Investigating!! That's a great idea. He's already on his way.]

That cannot be the only difference, if it has its own area away from the main fortress... [it's a zoo, kija] What do you think it could mean?

It could mean any number of things. Perhaps... these animals are secluded for a reason.

[They walk through the entrance area to witness... the heart of a petting zoo. People and animals everywhere, mixed!! Jae-Ha stops in place, stunned.]

It can't be... These are the animals who have had their pride completely stripped away...!

[unsure]

[Kija genuinely takes a step back, covering his mouth with a horrified expression.]

You mean, this is where they keep the animals with broken spirits...?!

[HOW COULD THere's a bump against his leg, then, and Kija looks down into the face of a perfectly normal little goat.

He stares at it. After a moment, the goat bumps him again, clearly expecting food or something. Kija looks uncertainly at Jae-Ha.]

Jae-Ha... is this what an animal with no pride looks like...?

You poor thing!

[Jae-Ha drops dramatically to his knees, looking the goat in the face as he clenches his fists before himself.] Look at you! What was once a proud animal is now begging for the first chance at attention or food! I will give it to you, little goat!

[The goat bleats, and Jae-Ha looks up expectantly to Kija.] Quickly, get some food!

[Ah... Kija kind of thought it looked happy enough, for a goat, but—]

Y- Yes! I will be quick! [He's going?? He doesn't even know where he's going, but he'll be back soon with food and also another goat. Why does he have another goat???]

This one followed me-! Here, take half of the food. [Half of this HANDFUL OF PELLETS...]

[GRASPS THESE PELLETS.]

They've all become so starved for attention! [Gently, he holds out some of the food for his little goat to take. It had already been trying to get at the food, honestly, so it's with eager movements that it finally eats.] I can't imagine what you've been through.

[He pats its head with a free hand, which it also seems totally okay with.] Do you see this, Kija? A normal goat would never allow someone to touch it so easily!

[Kija looks at him a moment before turning to kneel down and hold his pellets out to the other goat, which easily comes forward to eat. Hmm...

He looks around..... Hmmmmm... something is suspicious. Most of the people here feeding the other animals are children - could this really be a place of shame and torture??]

Jae-Ha... This may sound strange, but could it be that these animals are just hungry?