( TDM | #6 )

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TDMs can be used for anyone interested in the game and/or testing out a new muse.

Test Drive samples are encouraged to be used for your application sample, though they are NOT a requirement.

Feel free to use one prompt, multiple prompts or make up your own!

These threads can be considered game canon upon game opening if you so choose.

Telepathy and magic can be used at any point in time on the TDM, from Prompt A to your wildcard prompt. A specific prompt exists, however, that makes sure all characters have an equal chance to use this mechanic within the TDM. You're encouraged to have characters use telepathy and their magic accidentally or even purposefully on any TDM prompt.

If you aren't set on your character's power yet or want to try out a few, you're still able to use the test drive. Maybe your character is a late bloomer and hasn't fully unlocked their intuitive drive yet. In the case of multiple powers, only prompts that contain the power you choose for your application will count as potential game canon threads.

While only one character can be apped or reserved during a cycle, feel free to post with more than one character if you like! This is for those who are uncertain of their first choice or who would like to try out different characters within the setting.

IMPORTANT: This world is low-frequency. No canon powers or abilities are allowed! Also check out the setting information for more info about what the hub island looks like and what can be found there.

ou blink and that's all it takes. At first, the picture doesn't come in clear, like you're waiting for a screen to fully load -- more aptly, it's like you're waiting for a camera to focus so you can find image clarity. Before you happened to rapidly close your eyes and open them, your life was normal...well, normal for you, anyway. Fighting an alien, making a quesadilla, dying. And then that blurry picture suddenly takes over. There's a lot to take in here -- you feel weird, your surroundings are weird. Everything is just weird. For starters, there's that new piece of jewelery inserted in the space above your chest. That certainly wasn't there before you opened your eyes. A ▢ THus hub island is getting pretty chilly, which means the forest that contains the large, dinner-plate sized spiders is very still and quiet. No spiders are out and about to jump your characters -- but they are underground, lying in wait. Sometimes the best way for characters to get accustomed to their magic is to trigger their fight or flight response. One wrong step in the forest and they'll find their foot through a spider's brushy trapdoor or putting a little too much pressure on it for their liking. Are you ready to see what your character is made of? B ▢ The recent surge of rain has caused a few marshy areas, be it in the forest or a hilly landscape. Some swampy ground is more aggravating than treacherous, but the opposite is also true. Your character is strolling along, trying to find their way and all of a sudden SCHLUMP! Their leg is sunk into the ground up to their nether regions. Struggle, and the rest of them might fall in too...! C ▢ While your character is trying to figure out where the fuck they are, they may come across something scuttling about through the forest. Don't panic -- it's simply a scanner pod doing its due diligence and scouting for resources...oh! And it just happened upon something interesting: your character! This scanner robot is curious to investigate and record your data. Is your character going to trust them to do their job, or will they be suspicious of this looming machine?

Here's the part where they finally locate something of use: the base camp. The murky, weathered location is a little distressed, and resource gathering is making coven members sparse. However, that doesn't mean helpful answers aren't only a step away. D ▢ One thing of note is that as they get closer to the base camp, characters will feel more and more of that strong, telepathic surge. Qri's caravan is sitting in the middle of the open area, which may explain the stronger magical signals. Traveling closer to this object, in particular, will cause that unfamiliar pang of intuition to feel that much stronger -- which also explains why their own thoughts are being broadcast recklessly to everyone else on the island. E ▢ Speaking of Qri's caravan, the floating "vehicle" currently has its trap door, hammerspace portal open. It's quite large and inviting, honestly. Want to get closer to Qri? Or maybe just take shelter from the few sprinkles that are still falling from the sky? Crawl on in! Just be warned: the door will close right behind your character, and that thing gets claustrophobic after a while. F ▢ Finally, since Brie is aware that a new world is approaching, she's gotten a little more weapon-obsessed. There are an assortment of weapons just laying all over the place, from swords to spears, from slingshots to...god, what even is that thing your character has never seen before. Whether they're curious about something and like to touch things that don't belong to them or Brie is trying to outfit them with a weapon that works for them, your character is now weaponized. What do??? G ▢ Wildcard prompt. Go nuts and utilize your own creativity within the setting. This can mean striking out on your own or utilizing a certain location in a different way. The world is your oyster!

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Infinite | Sonic the hedgehog

[sefuroth]

[i]

[So you know, as much as he's frustrated with the phantom ruby no longer operating, he's at least thankful to be conscious again. Losing your physical form and getting dragged into a robot isn't a particularly nice way to live, so for the moment he's actually in a somewhat better mood than he'd usually be.

Unfortunately, he made the transition from fairly skilled mercenary with razor sharp instincts to omnipotent jerkbag with cushy supernatural senses for so long that he's rusty from having it so easy. It doesn't take long at all for him to wander into a spider's pit and have his foot completely sink into the ground. He can practically feel something trying to grab a hold of him and, potentially life threatening scenario aside, it's also super, super gross.]

Ghk...!

[Little help, convenient nearby passerby?]

[ii]

[After that little escapade, his former good mood is completely shot. When the scanner pod flies by to investigate him, it doesn't take long for Infinite to snatch it out of midair with one hand, taking one of its appendages between two fingers and giving it a tug.]

I've had quite enough of machines...

[Probably pulling on it a little too much now. He seems intent on damaging it.]

[iii]

[Honestly? Weapons have been the best part of this experience so far. Infinite has a clear bias towards swords, testing out several; hand on the hilt, taking a few practice swings. But each and every one falls below his expectations, and so he ends up tossing them back.

In some cases, literally.]

To think when I need that sword the most, I'd already thrown it away...the irony doesn't escape me.

[You might think he's talking to you, but, no.

He's talking to himself out loud.]

LONG TIME NO SEE... i

[fastpaced]

[ normally, Sonic would be running through the forest. Actually, scratch that: he is still running through the forest, just at a much slower tempo than usual. His lost speed has been quite a setback, but over the weeks, he's been slowly adjusting to life in the slow lane - and, as it turns out, just being a little slow doesn't mean he doesn't still want to run and explore. Not to mention that people need help hunting, gathering, and whatever else. Even if it's not the most exciting work in the world, it's not in his nature to stand by when people need him.

Case in point: right now. Sonic doesn't recognize this menacing-looking masked furry with his foot stuck in the ground, but that doesn't matter. Clearly, he needs a hand. ]

Woah! Gotta be careful there, pal. Here, I gotcha!

[ he slows to a halt, walking over to try and grab Infinite's arm and tug him out ... so helpful. ]

[sefuroth]

[The minute he hears That Voice he decides he'd rather the spider just eat him.

But you know what? He'll get out of this AND not deal with annoying blue hedgehogs. He ignores the spidery death creeping up on him in order to slap Sonic's hand away.]

Stick your nose into someone else's business, rat.

[See he's fine by himself he's sinking further into hell right before Sonic's eyes.]

[fastpaced]

-- Yowch! Hey, what's the big idea? I'm trying to help you!

[ it's so unexpected that he does stumble back a few steps, shaking out his wrist. What's this guy's problem? ]

First of all: not a rat. I'm a hedgehog! Second of all, you're stuck, right? If you don't get out, you're gonna have a big, eight-legged problem on your hands soon! Don't make me pull you out by the tail.

[sefuroth]

Don’t you dare.

[Please pull him out by the tail.]

[fastpaced]

Buddy, you don't know how just how daring I am!

[ he's pulling him out by the tail

seriously, there's a huge spider starting to crawl up Infinite's foot now, so Sonic grabs the jackal's big fluffy tail and starts to tug without mercy. YOU DON'T NEED DIGNITY. ]

[sefuroth]

[bless you

Yeah, even he’s not expecting this despite knowing the kind of annoying guy Sonic is, so when he’s yanked out of the spider hole by his tail, well...he lets out a yelp, honestly. It’s embarrassing. This is all embarrassing. He’s never been so humiliated.

Except that time a 15 year old beat him up.]

Why, you...!!

[Thanks for the help Sonic let him just IMMEDIATELY SWIPE HIS CLAW AT YOUR FACE.]

[fastpaced]

[ want that to happen AGAIN?? ]

Whew...! There you go. See, that wasn't so b-- woah!

[ even without his super speed, Sonic is still fairly agile - just not supernaturally so. He evades Infinite's swipe in the nick of time, stumbling back a few feet and holding his hands up non-threateningly. ]

What's your problem? Wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?

[sefuroth]

...

[He watches Sonic, considering this situation.

Because...]

...no. You don't know why I'd respond so virulently, do you?

[fastpaced]

Of course not! Unless you really love being stuck in the mud and covered in giant spiders.

[ he puts his hands on his hips petulantly, looking at Infinite and clearly expecting either some explanation or a fight. ]

[sefuroth]

Hmph.

[He gives Sonic a Dramatic Turn, so when he responds he's looking back at him from over his shoulder.]

Then know this, Hedgehog. Whether it be you, your friends, or even that rotten egg of a Doctor...I hold you all in nothing but contempt. You're no friend of mine.

[Just what he needs in his life: another melodramatic furry.]

[fastpaced]

[ oh, boy. As soon as he pulls that dramatic turn, Sonic makes a face. ]

So you're one of those types, huh?

[ it's a good thing he's already met Shadow - he's not too put-off by the broody theatrics. He just shakes his head dismissively. ]

It sounds like you know some things I don't. Have we met, or are you just a fan?

[sefuroth]

We've met.

[A beat, then he turns around to face Sonic again. One hand covering the side of his mask without the eye, one arm folded beneath the ruby.]

But what a shame it is you're so ignorant, face to face with your undoing. Perhaps because of that cocky attitude of yours, your fear is far more palatable than any other.

[fastpaced]

[ this guy is so dramatic... ]

Fear? I don't know what you're talking about. You're about as scary as a big, fluffy puppy, even with that goofy mask on. [ a wave of his hand. ] Besides, if you wanna "undo" me, you should probably learn not to step in pitfalls first, or I'll just be running circles around you!

[ so Infinite's answer didn't actually... answer very much, other than the fact that he's met him before, somehow. Sonic totally doesn't remember it. Maybe it's some more weird time warp stuff. What is clear is that their relationship probably wasn't super friendly.

Still, Sonic is Sonic, and, with Infinite not having done anything other than be sort of rude and prickly, he's not inclined to stop trying to befriend him anytime soon. ]

Now's not really the time to be worrying about me, anyway. I'm gonna bet you showed up here by accident, just like me.

[sefuroth]

[HE WANTS TO TALK MORE SHIT but unfortunately Sonic is right on the mark. He'd thought himself robbed of his physical form so Eggman could power his robot, but here he is instead, ruby and all.

It's all very strange.]

I take it you know more than I do regarding our...circumstances.

[Look at him, suddenly leaving out threats or insults.]

[fastpaced]

[ this clearly means his friendship powers are working. Hell Yes. Sonic smiles, seeming encouraged by the fact that this guy is engaging with him. ]

You bet. I've been here for two months, give or take. Way too long.

ii

[witchhooded]

Hey!

[ the human girl who appears has a pair of fluffy white ears on her head, glasses just slightly askew from hopping from vine to vine. jade harley has no desire to be rude, and has the air of a mother scolding a child when she slips down from one of the vines. it rolls up and away, coiling away into foliage. ]

Now, that is not very nice of you. He has not done a single thing to you, mister. Please let him go?

[sefuroth]

Unfortunately, I'm finding myself in a rather disagreeable mood.

[Which is just about his forever mood. Infinite toys a little with the appendage, pulling it this way and that way, but not quite applying enough force to strain it; only toying with the threat of doing so.]

Now I wonder...just what will you do if I smash it to pieces?