spellgrinders | ( TDM #8 )

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.

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[ Czeslaw blinks. He hadn't actually expected the creature to respond back, but once his initial shock expired, he forced himself to put a smile onto his face.

He recognized the tone of Mike's voice (not to mention, hated it too). ]

You're right. They probably wouldn't like that...

[ Mike didn't have to know there was nobody else home. A cheeky grin spread across the boy's face. ]

But you don't have to leave now, do you? I was getting so lonely, Mister. Ah, you're not a monster here to eat me though, are you?

[Sometimes, Mike really, really regrets being such a horror movie buff. It's the reason why, instead of pressing for useful information, he keeps one hand on the windowsill and doesn't budge from his spot by the wall. Michelangelo: champion of the Battle Nexus, ninja warrior who's gone up against armies, and wannabe superhero--completely cowed because a little kid smiled and asked him to play.]

Nope, no eating here! I'm one of the good monsters--er, turtles! I'd love to stick around, but you know--can't fight the bad guys if I don't get moving!

[Yep, he's gonna die.]

[ He widens his eyes and blinks owlishly. ]

Oh, you're a turtle? That's good to know, Mister Turtle. I thought you were a frog at first, but I don't think I've ever seen a frog with a shell before.

[ It's nice to have the upper hand sometimes. ]

Don't worry, Mister Turtle! I don't think there are any bad guys around. Fighting isn't good anyways, and if you went off to fight you'd be a bad guy too, wouldn't you?

[Well. If there's one constant that follows the turtles to whatever weird corners of the galaxy they get thrown to, it's that someone always, always mistakes them for frogs. He spares a few seconds to feel mildly affronted.]

Thaaaat's not really how it works?

[Okay, okay. He's gotta focus here--at least long enough to find out where his brothers are (so he can hide behind Leonardo and let him deal with this.]

Besides, I've got lots of other um, important turtle stuff to do. [What is he even saying?] Which would be a lot easier if I knew where the others are. You seen anyone else like me around?

Important turtle stuff?

[ Czeslaw gives Mike another frown. It's the first genuine expression he's given the ninja turtle. ]

Mister Turtle, what kind of "important turtle stuff" are you talking about? I wouldn't know because I'm not a turtle. Please, won't you tell me about it?

[ At this point, Czeslaw's questions had evolved from deception to honest curiosity. It was difficult not to be intrigued by the flustered turtle. ]

Maybe if you tell me more, I'll tell you if I've seen other turtles like you too!

[Why. Why did he say something that stupid? Mike falters, but quickly tries to roll with it. How hard can it really be to trick some little kid?]

I don't know. I guess I could, but... [He offers a conspiratorial smile.] It'd be a lot cooler if I showed you, right? But we've gotta find my brothers first if you wanna get the full turtle experience.

[ Ah, of course it wouldn't be that easy to wrangle an answer out of Mike. He rocked on his heels with a thoughtful expression, folding his hands in front of him. ]

All right, Mister Turtle. You win.

[ Czeslaw shrugged, then folded his arms over his chest while tilting his head slightly to the side. ]

I... haven't seen any other big turtles like you, no. You have brothers though, you said? ... What are they like?

Call me Mikey. Mister Turtle makes me sound like a high school principal.

[No situation, apparently, is serious enough for him to bother with using his full name.

Normally, talking about his family is pretty off limits, but since he's already let it slip that they exist, saying something vague is probably okay. If Mike's really flying solo on this one, he's going to have to stall until he can figure out how to escape.]

I've got three brothers, but they're definitely not as fun as me. What's your family like?

[Creepy and dangerous? He's betting on creepy and dangerous.]

Okay. I can call you Mikey.

[ It would be rude to hide his name from the strange turtle man, wouldn't it? ]

I guess it's only fair if I give you my name too, isn't it? I'm -- [ Think of a name -- any name. ] Matthew. It's nice to meet you!

[ Three brothers? Czeslaw couldn't even imagine what it was like having one sibling. The wheels in his brain began to turn as he tried to drum up an image of a loving family. ]

Oh... It's not very interesting. It's just Mother, Father, and me. It must be lively having brothers though.

[ It's a good thing he's used to lying through his teeth. ]

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[He snorts in amusement at lively, moving to sit on the edge of the bed. Yeah, that's one word for it.]

Sure, it's just great if you like never having any privacy or peace and quiet.

[It's a fond sort of complaining, at least.]

But I bet you get bored being by yourself all the time, huh Matthew? How long have you guys lived-- [A quick glance back to the window. That doesn't look like New York out there.] Uh. Wherever this is?

[Please say it's still Earth.]

[ Only when Mike moved to sit on the bed did Czeslaw realize he was still standing in the doorway. He took that as an invitation to sit as well, entering the room to plop on the bed next to the turtle. ]

It gets boring sometimes, but I don't really mind.

[ He follows Mike's gaze out the window, contemplating the turtle's tone. Of course living with others involved a lack of privacy, but Czeslaw wondered if that was preferable over the voices roiling in his head. ]

Shehui, I think. That's what I heard people calling this place. Maybe it's been a month by now.

[ The web of lies grows wider. He has to take control back in the conversation. ]

If you're not from Shehui, where did you come from, Mikey?

Shehui?

[That doesn't ring any bells, but it's not entirely alien sounding either. And this kid's only been here for a month? Mike gets the first inkling that maybe, just maybe, immediately jumping to the most ridiculous conclusion about his situation might not have been the smartest move. Before he can press on the matter, Czeslaw's question distracts him.]

New York. Uh, America? Nice little green and blue planet third in line from the sun? Some of that's sounding familiar, right?

[ Czeslaw blinked at Mike's response. New York? A giant, humanoid turtle, living in New York? How did Mike and his brothers get away without turning heads whenever they walked around outside? ]

That's where I came from too. How come I've never heard about you before, Mikey?

[ That did not mean New York was without its secrets.

In fact, he was well aware there were secrets lurking in the city's corners. ]

( TDM #8 )

i hope you are just as entertained by this as me

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FDSJLK I'M SORRY

no, I'm so glad

never in my wildest dreams did i think i'd get to terrorize a ninja turtle

rp is magic

pls... tell him all about mike's family

that's what the theme song is for

i haven't heard it in ages... catch me running to look it up again

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