( TDM #8 )

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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 Shehui.

IMPORTANT: This TDM won't be canon! It's a little dicey in-game right now, which isn't exactly fair for in-game players who are currently trapped, as well as out-of-game hopefuls who want to get as much CR potential as possible. Think of this as an alternate timeline.

You 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 jewelry inserted in the space above your chest. That certainly wasn't there before you opened your eyes. A ▢ Or, perhaps, that isn't the weirdest thing you're experiencing right now. Instead of just being magicked away, blinking your eyes open to stare at a video game or random tree, you blearily awaken from a sleepy daze in a bed that isn't your own. It does, however, belong to someone else...someone who is right next to you. Do they see you first, or are you the first to be aware of your new Shehui sleeping situation? B ▢ Other new arrivals aren't so lucky as to arrive in the warm embrace of an apartment's bed. It's currently raining in Shehui, and because of the current post-winter temperature, the rain is certainly cold. You're now in the middle of a busy street, out in the open -- no umbrella to your name. You have the opportunity to grab some shelter underneath an awning or run into a building. Or will someone take pity on you? Or are you not bothered by a sudden, frigid downpour? C ▢ Shehui is looking to celebrate an upcoming holiday -- Yeunai. Something of a bonding holiday that celebrates a variety of relationships, Shehui residents are really into this consumer, capitalist bonanza. On certain Shehui streets are mats that read the ID data of those that stand on them. Whether or not you'd like to take part in this little shindig, a nearby machine will random spit out some data about you and another person on the same long mat. (Need some guidance? Here's a love calculator!) That's a good ice-breaker, right? D ▢ Despite Shehui's distrust of magic, faux magic isn't a big deal. In fact, there's currently a showcase of street performers making money with their craft. Located around Shehui's famed tower, there's a lot of room for some real magic here. Want to take yours for a spin? It's easy enough to simply say you can't reveal your secrets when you're asked about a certain talent. E ▢ With how prominent cell phones are in Shehui, a lot of new and old arrivals have them by now -- you, newbie, might have already picked one up! Despite not having anyone on your contact list yet, you do seem to be getting quite a few messages...though they aren't going to your cell phone. Instead, they're being telepathically broadcast into your head, or even before your eyes! On the opposite end of the spectrum, it's very likely that you're transmitting your own accidental telepathic broadcast...but what are you saying, exactly? F ▢ Another fun activity -- Chips! is always open! Today they're hosting their regular games, but there's also a SongWars competition, including a huge stage and everything. While you may not know the words to these strange, alien pop songs, the crowd may turn in your favour if you put on a good show regardless. What do you win for besting your champion? A nice plastic trophy and a big Chocorrone. G ▢ For some people, the whole "kidnapped to another world with new magic and cell phones and shit" is actually...kind of a downer. For those of you who want to enjoy the evening and maybe meditate for a while, there are plenty of parks with benches that allow you to sit and think. You may not want company, but it may find you regardless... H ▢ Wildcard! How will your character react to this strange world?

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c. i hOPE THIS IS OK KDHJFGDBKJSG

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[Leo's hapless victim is a slightly shorter girl with a guitar case, wearing a patch over her left eye and a high school uniform from That Nearby Girl's School which he probably isn't aware about because when does he ever. In other words, a chuunibyou. And immediately, Suzu's internal screaming starts. Gah!! Another stranger!! And it's a guy!! He wants to try the matchmaking machine with her?! Why, even?!

Wait, actually, Suzu has the feeling that she's seen this guy somewhere before??? She can't quite place her finger on it, but something is definitely familiar about him... But that doesn't matter now! Suzu tries to keep her feet firmly planted on the ground, trying to pull herself away and failing. This orange guy is surprisingly strong...!]

Aaagh! Don't just grab my wrist and pull me like this, you clay descendant created by the cruel God! I, Clochette, will burn you to death with the flames of hell if you don't unhand me right now! [IF SHE ACTS TOUGH AND IMPOSING, HE'LL GO AWAY, RIGHT?!?! RIGHT?!?!?!] I... I'm a rebel, a broken-winged 「Lucifer」, all things created by God only hurt me! I don't need no freakin' love!

I laughed so hard IT'S AMAZING

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[ In true Leo fashion, he does in fact recognize the uniform - after all, it's Ruri's school - but that means about nothing in the grand scheme of the universe. He doesn't acknowledge it, or pay any attention to its familiarity, because there are far more interesting things to focus on.

On the flipside, though, there's definitely something more familiar about this tough acting yelling girl than just her uniform..? He's not sure what it is, and can't put his finger on it, either. (Maybe if she didn't have her eyepatch he'd peg it, but, alas.) Not that it matters!! She's getting dragged along either way.

There is a moment where her tough act makes Leo stop, though, and he just blinks once, very slowly at her.

And then he laughs, bright and loud. ] Wahahaha!! ☆ The fallen angel and the naked king, huh! It's as if two rebellions crashed together - ahhh, I can feel the inspiration already!

Hey, hey, didn't Lucifer fall because of his love for God and loathing for us cast off descendents? ♪

Maybe all you need is some love to mend those wings, rebel Cloche! After all, passion burns as brightly as the flames of hell when you find it!

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[It was at this moment that Suzu also notices he was wearing a blazer from That Other School, but likewise she knew that wasn't the most pressing matter right now! No matter how much she resisted, the matchmaking machine kept getting closer and closer?!

When he pauses, Suzu blinks back at him, slightly unnerved, but also hoping that means he'd let go and she could run away make a tactical retreat. ... But then he started laughing, which startled her, causing her to flinch a bit. Aaagh, so bright...! Her darkness... It's being threatened...! Strangers were scary to begin with, guys she didn't know even more so, but this one... This guy was on a whole other level of scary!]

N-No one said you could use me for your 「inspiration」!!

[As for the rest... Suzu averted her gaze, glowering as she place her free hand over her eye patch. Well, he wasn't wrong. There was indeed one person that she did treasure more than anything else... that person was her angel. But it was God and those very descendants that betrayed that person, and with that came...]

As the bearer of the Mark of Sin, it is only natural for 「mortals」 to fear me and distance themselves! Therefore, even love, a blessing, is nothing but deadly poison to someone cursed by God, like me... So I don't need it, okay?! And even if I did, why would it be with some overwhelming, sunflower-like weirdo like you?!

[Not that Suzu has any right to call anybody a weirdo... Also, did he just shorten her chuuni true name?! She never gave him permission to do that...!]

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[ Honestly, Leo has encountered plenty of people that look at him a lot like Suzu is currently. So this girl is definitely not the first that's ever been, ah, overwhelmed by his particular brand of enthusiasm. So he's pretty used to it. And doesn't really feel all that bad, since she's obviously just fine. Mostly. Sort of. ]

I use everything and everyone as inspiration! It's much too late for Cloche!! Wahahahahaha!!! ☆

[ leo i s2g

His grip doesn't necessarily loosen when she looks away, posing so dramatically - maybe she's an idol? that's definitely an idol's pose! he's seen it before, what with him going to school with Shu and Rei and other dramatic, ridiculous, dark souls - but it does relax a little bit. He's prepared to snatch hold again if he has to, but he's curious now. ]

I'm supposed to fear you? [ There's only one thing that he fears, and he's certainly not going to bring it up, now. Even at the risk of it happening, at the risk of all the inspiration drying up, his muse disappearing from his mind's eye again. But if he can find that person, one of his own, then it'll be okay, right? Maybe he's here...

But Leo tilts his head, humming thoughtfully. ] Why not make your own love, ne? You don't need God's love or God's blessing for love, if you can feel it for something or someone! And it doesn't have to be an overwhelming, sunflower-like weirdo like me~! ♪

After all, there's someone I already love the most, even if I love you, too! You're interesting, Cloche! So why would I distance myself from you?

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[Nope, not an idol... Just your average, delusional local Light Music Club president that does some gigs at the nearby music house and is a questionable influence on your sister. Well, there was that one CD they recorded, but that's neither here nor there.

ANYWAY. His overly positive words do strike a chord within her, so to speak. That quick, innocent acceptance like that of a child, and annoying persistence... It felt very familiar to her, nostalgic even. Suzu's hand drops down to her side, and her resistance lessens a bit as her expression becomes a bit softer.]

Sheesh. Sayin' crap like that even though you don't know a thing about me... You're such a weirdo.

[But quickly, she's back to being angry and huffy! At least, trying to be.]

Fine, let's get it over with. N-Not because I'm humoring you or anything! It's just the only way to get you to finally leave me alone, and I might get some satisfaction from showin' you just how dumb this thing is!

[Curse you, Leo, for being the Tsundere Whisperer!]