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TEST DRIVE MEME

TEST DRIVE MEME



Welcome to Ryslig's test drive meme! If you're considering apping here, this is where you can try your characters out in the game's setting. A few things to note: The State of the Game Discussion produced a lot of great suggestions and we now have a post for Plot Suggestions and Monster Questions. The NETWORK VOTE results are in and PRIVATE MESSAGING will be added some time in November. Lots of people have asked good questions on the FAQ, so do take a look. You can only app ONE character per round so choose wisely. Reserve and application dates have been announced. Test drive meme threads can be used for your roleplay sample! Sample scenarios: SCENARIO ONE: You've just been released from the hospital in Vandare and no one really seems to know what to do with you. The locals offer polite advice but don't seem to want to spend a lot of time with you. You and the other new arrivals stick out like sore thumbs, so perhaps one will spot you wandering about town. SCENARIO TWO: You've become hopelessly lost in Lager Woods. Paths don't seem to lead where you remember them leading, and you feel as if you're going around in circles. Childlike giggling can be heard from no direction in particular. Suddenly, you stumble upon another character, who seems to be just as lost as you! Perhaps you can find a way out together. SCENARIO THREE: The time has come and you've found yourself becoming a monster. Is the change instant, or gradual? Are you familiar enough with monsters to know what's happening, or is it a complete shock? NOTE: Feel free to pick any monster type for this prompt, but note that you may not get the same one in game.

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[Sorry, Shiki. It's definitely attached to her body. All of it.

That being said, she sheds like crazy.

Xion smiles, clearly relieved. Her ears swivel towards Shiki, completely alert, like she's hoping that maybe Axel has been spotted somewhere.]

He's pretty tall, spiky red hair, green eyes. And he's got these marks underneath them, little black triangles.

[Oh no that was cute... if she wasn't in the middle of a polite conversation with Xion, she probably would've clasped her hands to her face and cooed inwardly at just how adorable this deer girl was. Shiki takes a moment to think about the description though, finally looking at the other girl with an apologetic expression and a slight shake of her head.]

I'm sorry, but I don't think I saw anyone like that... but that doesn't mean he's not around! He might've gotten here before or after me.

[Xion's ears fall quite quickly on that news, no longer perked at all. She smiles, but really, her ears give away her mood far too easily now.]

Thanks anyway. I'll probably be looking around for him a little longer anyway. [No sense in making such a long trip if she didn't stick around for a bit anyway. If Axel is here, or if he does show up, she's sure he wouldn't be hard to find.]

What about anyone with a long, black coat? It's got a hood too, and two zippers on it? Have you seen anyone wearing that?

[She shakes her head again, sheepish.]

Sorry, no... I definitely would've remembered if I saw anyone like that.

[The more unusual the outfit, the easier it would be for Shiki to recall someone, considering she was always checking out other people's clothing whenever she was out and about. Always looking for inspiration, no matter where she was or how terrible the situation was.]

Maybe I could help you look? I don't really have anywhere else to go...

You haven't found anyone to stay with yet? [That surprises her a little. True, a lot of people were wary about everyone who'd been here a month ago now, what about the poor new arrivals? Would they still help them?

(If Xion had the time, she'd wonder if the same thing might happen to them as it did to her group).]

There's some nice people here. Or there were when I first got here. I hope us changing hasn't ruined everything for you.

People have been nice, I suppose, but they seem really nervous, not really willing to stick around for too long. They kind of answer my questions and run...

[She tilts her head a little, curious.]

Change? Is that why you're...?

[Shiki makes an antler shaped motion over her own head, hoping she wasn't being impolite.]

[Awkwardly, Xion gives a small nod.]

We ended up changing about a month or so after we arrived. When the fog rolls in, a lot of us look a lot worse too. I didn't use to have these, [She motions to her antlers and ears.] and my legs were normal too.

[Awkwardly, she scratches her arm. There's no marks there or anything, but she remembers her second stint in the fog when things started.]

If you need help finding a place to stay, I might be able to help, though. There's a really nice couple in the bakers shop not too far away, they might help you out for a bit in exchange for some chores here and there.

Oh... I see.

[Shiki's expression turns worried, hugging her arms across her chest.]

Is that gonna happen to me too...?

[Her voice comes out quieter than she intended, and she chews on her lip nervously. Xion looked cute and all, but Shiki wasn't too keen on the idea of changing herself again. Been there, done that, and the mythical creature edition wasn't on her bucket list. Especially if there were times when they looked worse... she had enough self consciousness issues as it were.]

Mm, do you know of any seamstresses or tailors in the town? I might be able to do well there, if they'll have me.

I don't really know, sorry. [She can't answer, because as far as she knew, some gods were fighting over who got ownership of them, or something like that. Would that apply to the people who were showing up now too? She doesn't know.]

Again, I don't know. I don't even know what those are.

[Her clothes are clearly tailored to fit her, though. Meaning someone has altered her clothes for her.

She just doesn't know what they're called.]

It's okay. I guess I'll have to ask around and figure it out. See if anyone knows anything.

[She smiles, pushing a lock of hair behind her ear nervously. Shiki sure hoped that wasn't the case...]

People that make clothes? Alter them so they fit you properly? That kind of stuff. I'm planning on doing that as a career once I'm old enough.

[A pause.]

Y'know, we've been talking this whole time and I don't even know you're name! I'm Shiki-- Shiki Misaki.

Oh! There's someone like that here, I don't know their name, though. My friend had my clothes fixed for me awhile back. There's probably someone around here that does this too, but I wouldn't know anyone around here.

[Xion sticks out her hand to Shiki giving a small smile. Her hand is more like claws, and definitely sharp looking, so Xion wont take offense if she doesn't shake it or shows any hesitance.]

I'm Xion.

I'll look around and see if I can find someone in town. Hopefully they'll be looking for extra help!

[Shiki smiles back, though she looks surprised for a moment as Xion offered her hand; hand shaking, huh? That was really western, was that thereabouts where she was? The clothing so far seemed very mid century european, so she wouldn't be too surprised about it. She offers her own hand though, being careful as she shakes her hand in case she got poked by anything. No use being rude!]

Nice to meet you, Xion. Thank you for talking with me, I was getting really frustrated and worried about this whole situation, especially with everyone ditching me so fast! I really appreciate it.

[She bows slightly in gratitude, looking back up with a warm expression.]

Edited 2014-09-26 05:13 (UTC)

[Before coming here, she wouldn't have ever thought to shake someones hand. Still, Xion is careful when the other girl takes her hand, only giving a light squeeze in fear she might hurt her.]

It's no problem. We sort of have to rely on each other here now, after all. There's another city that's far from here, though. It's a lot more populated too, and they seem to be more than happy to talk to those of us who came here.

[If they happened to have the right... parts, anyway. Her antlers and ears have her sticking out like a sore thumb anyway.]

This place might be a bit safer to stay in if you can't defend yourself, though.

Mm... I used to be able to, but not anymore. I'm just a regular girl.

[She shrugs a little, nonchalant, as if putting it to the past.]

Hey, this is probably a long shot, but is it possible anyone I would know would be here too? I didn't see anyone when I arrived, but considering just how weird and improbable it was for me to be able to wash up here to begin with, I wouldn't see why some of my friends couldn't have too. We were all heading to meet up together right before this, anyways.

Maybe. I can't really say for sure. Who are you looking for?

[It's a small chance she might know them, considering how her and Roxas lived for awhile. Besides, they'd moved to Bavan too, which was a lot bigger than this town.

The odds are slim, but she won't mind helping if she knows.]

Well, first there's Neku-- he's got orange hair, really spiky, around my height, wears gigantic headphones and pretends he's not interested in you but is actually a really nice guy. Then there's Beat, he's a really buff tall guy with blonde hair who wears a skull beanie, and he speaks with a lot of slang. There's also his little sister, Rhyme, who also wears a beanie with a skull pin, and has a big heart shaped skull on her shirt. Or maybe Eri, she's got long red hair, really girly, wears a big hat and big boots? Anyone like that?

[She can hope, anyways.]

The only name I recognize is Neku. I talked with him a little bit on the laptops, and I think Roxas spoke to him in person, so he'd know. I doubt there's someone else with that name running around though, so maybe you'll be lucky.

[As lucky as someone can be, having their friend turn into a monster.]

Really?!

[Shiki immediately perks up, hands clenched against her chest as she grew hopeful at the prospect of seeing someone she knew, especially Neku.]

Do you know how I could find him?

I don't, sorry. I think he might be in Bavan, though. A lot of us went there, so if you don't see him around here, try going over to that town.

What about those laptops you mentioned? Do you know where I could find one?

[Though hearing that their were laptops in a town like this was just as weird as hearing people were changing into creatures...]

All of us who were here first got one, but mine's back in Bavan. [Sort of stupid, she belatedly realizes, but she'd need to find somewhere to keep it where she wouldn't loose it. Carrying it around 24/7 wasn't exactly an option, with how clunky it was.]

I'm not the only one who came here looking for friends though. Someone else might have one on them.

I'll try asking around then! Thank you so much -- you've done me yet another favor, Xion. I owe you big time! Once I get settled and figure out what I'm doing, maybe I can make you some more clothes to accommodate all your changes?

If you want too. I don't know if I'll end up changing more or not. [Though every time the fog rolls around she seems to get new additions to her body. It's really annoying, actually.]

And I might ruin them every time the fog rolls in...

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