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TEST DRIVE MEME: SEPTEMBER

TDM: SEPTEMBER

Welcome to the Ryslig Test Drive Meme! Below are a few prompts to get you started, but you may make up any prompt you desire! Please take a look at the navigation page for rules, setting information, and links to reserves and apps. Have fun!

SCENARIO ONE

You wake up on the beach thoroughly drenched, with your mouth full of sand. The salt water is making all the cuts and scrapes on your skin sting and the sand isn't helping. The air is slightly humid, ruining any feeling of refreshment you might have gotten from your dip in the ocean.

There are lights in the distance, but the unfriendly scent of gunpowder fills the air. If you're lucky, you're alone. If not - you might find yourself staring up into a pair of monstrous eyes or down the barrel of a local's shotgun.

SCENARIO TWO

So you've just arrived, and already some of the natives are trying to get on your good side with offers of food, shelter and other luxuries in return for hoping you don't eat them. They even have some helpful pamphlets to share with you. "How To Deal With Changes", "Alternatives to Human Flesh", "What to Expect When You're Expecting (to turn into a monster)" are all on the more informative end of the scale. There's even some detailing certain monsters, and the changes they go through. Some of these seem to have been passed down from one monster to the next.

Among these however, are some... not so helpful ones. "Bunnyipyips And You", "Axe Thief Axehounds," and "So you're becoming a Fur Bearing Trout" among others. Sometimes they have marks on them from previous readers saying they're lies, or pointing out good "jokes."

Then there are the people who aren't happy to see you at all. Glares and silent, judging stares if you're lucky, torches and pitchforks attempting to drive you out of the town if you're not. You may need a friend to help you.

SCENARIO THREE

"Seek us out," the voice whispers in your head, and before you have time to question it you've found yourself in someplace entirely alien.

Maybe it's the Fog God's ghostly town of Dyster, where exultant followers dance around bonfires and sing their praises to the skies above. Maybe it's the Fourth God's arcade, with small robots wheeling about amidst the lights and colors of old pinball machines.

Only one thing is certain: you are not alone, in this sacred place.

SCENARIO FOUR

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? 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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You could say that.

[He laughs dryly, he's not exactly sure if its a joke or not, but at this point it looks like he might be seen as one anyways.]

I was uh... I was more worried about you finding me weird and running away... But um, not sure I can do much about the arm other than take you to a place with less people?

Was that all you were worried about? Dude, don't worry. I can handle a lot.

[ He chuckles. After seeing things like Spinner's spiders and the seithr filled beasts that plagued the world he was in before, a little skin change was nothing. ]

Please, anywhere else with less people. God, I don't know how much longer I can take. And don't worry about my arm. That thing has been long gone for years now.

[ It's only been one year, but Naoto's not about to say that. ]

Anyways, My name's Naoto. Naoto Kurogane. Sorry for not mentioning that sooner.

[Yuya scratches his head sheepishly, guess it was pretty stupid to assume someone would be afraid of you.]

Oh, sorry. [He quickly apologized, slightly bowing before straightening out and continuing.] My name's Yuya Sakaki. Just Yuya is fine though.

[He takes a moment, just to organize his thoughts before continuing to speak.]

There's a little cafe I like to go to, it's quiet around this time and the shop keep is nice if you want to just... Rest there for a bit?

Yeah, that cafe sounds fine. As long as there's not a crowd, I really don't mind where you take me. Lead the way!

[ Crowds were the bane of his existence, and it made a lot of the tension he had leave him as soon as Yuya had a place to go. He felt like he lucked out here, and he was going to try and ride the luck as much as possible. ]

Awesome! [To many this sudden change of attitude would seem forced, it was. Yuya was just good at hiding that.] It's near the park, the regular park. So we'll head there!

[Without even thinking he goes and grabs Naoto by his good (and still attached arm) to lead him to said place. Completely forgetting about the sharp claws he now has and possibly grabbing on just a bit too tight.]

Sure; you know better than me after all.

[ That was definitely a mood switch. One that Naoto could easily tell was forced. If he had his Eye of the Hunter, that transition would have been a lot clearer. But forcing it out of Yuya would not do him well in terms of appearances, so he kept quiet. ]

[ But those were some claws Yuya has. While he could handle the pain, he was more worried about those claws breaking through the metal of his prosthetic. Maybe they would be alright. Maybe. ]

[There we a lot of turns, Yuya wouldn't admit that he had kinda gotten lost, only because in the end he had found the place. When he did, he only just realized he'd been dragging Naoto all the way there.]

Oh sorry- [He let go and then pointed up to the sign.] This is the Cafe, I found it once while... Well it's not important.

[He grabs the door, not for himself but to hold it open for Naoto.]

Uh, you first-

Thanks.

[ He let himself in first, checking his arm to make sure there was no lasting damage in the metal casing. He sighed in relief when everything was the way it was. He didn't need extra work to do, after all. ]

[ He spotted a table farthest away from anyone and headed over, motioning Yuya to sit in the extra seat as he took his own. ]

You did me a favor there, and I really can't thank you enough for that. Crowds are not my thing.

[He sits down, but he looks a little embarrassed.]

Don't mention it- it's nothing really, I just wanted to help.

[He then looked around the shop himself, he's nervous, this is his first time coming here since he's changed. But the barista gives him a nod. And Yuya settles in.]

I... So I don't have a lot of money, but I'm sure I could buy you a drink if you need it. L-like water or something-

Fine, but I owe you.

[ Naoto noticed the barista acting the way he did, but refused to mention it. ]

Water'll do fine. Thanks Yuya.

[ He suddenly flinched, sucking in air between his teeth. He looked at his left arm, wondering if Yuya's grip ended up doing damage after all, or it was the sea water that had slipped in. He hoped it was water, as that would be the easiest to handle. ]

... I think I'll also need a towel.

O-oh. [He's not exactly sure what to say to that.] I don't think they sell towels here-

[Just as he said that, the barista cleared his throat and passed him a cloth.]

"For yer friend."

[He said, inching it closer to the edge of the counter. So close that Yuya almost didn't catch it in time.]

Thank you. Oh, could we have a glass of water too?

[The chatting continues for a bit before Yuya heads back with a towel and a glass of water for his friend.]

Sorry, the guy wanted to know if I was doing okay- I have your towel and stuff-

It's okay, I get it. Just let me get this thing off...

[ He lifts up his sleeve with his teeth, and gets to work peeling off the skin-colored casing that hides his prosthetic arm. A soft clicking sound and a soft grunt later, he's got enough off to expose the metal of his arm, which met the organic limb right at the elbow. A quick once over, and he sighs in relief; the water had just pooled in between the casing and the metal and didn't penetrate the more sensitive electronics. Yuya's grip didn't even make a dent in the metal, which made the teen even more relieved.

Without Relius, he couldn't fix them, so being careful was in his best interest. He'd have to check on his leg later, but just by the sensation of it being there without any pain, Naoto was sure it was alright. For now, his arm had to be taken care of, and quick. ]

Can you just toss that towel onto my arm here? I just need to dry it off, which is a huge relief.

Oh, yeah of course! [Yuya tosses the towel to the boy... and then remembered he probably couldn't catch it.] Oh- wait sorry-

.................. Thanks.

[ The towel had landed on his face and head, and his voice was a clear deadpan when showing his gratitude. With a defeated sigh, he just let the towel slip off his head and onto his awaiting arm. It was the best he could do at the moment. ]

I'm.... Sorry, I wasn't thinking.

[Yuya rushed over and apologized immediately for his actions.]

Do you need help? What would you like me to? I can hold the arm if you want-

[He seemed almost too eager to help, possibly because he had just thrown a towel at an armless guys face...]

It's fine, everyone forgets once in a while.

[ He smiles, knowing Yuya didn't mean any harm by it. He didn't even have to make it up, but he supposed he really can't ignore this help, being down an arm. ]

Can you just dry off the metal part? I'll hold back the casing.

[Yuya nods.] Yeah of course! [And takes the prosthetic, though he's not exactly sure how to go about cleaning such a thing. So he just... Cleans and wipes down the whole thing before handing it back.]

Uh, I'm not the best with techy stuff, but I tried!

[ Naoto gave it a quick once over, checking if Yuya's work was sufficient enough for him to handle. ]

Good enough! I ain't good with tech either, but I at least know how to take care of the thing.

[ He shifts the casing back in place, soon wiggling his fingers to make sure they still functioned. ]

Thanks again, you really saved my bacon....

Eh? Bacon? But this is your arm isn't it?

[It also didn't look like bacon...]

Wait, is this one of those English sayings again? People always get me with those...

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