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( TDM | #3 )

IMPORTANT: This TDM takes place on the current world the coven is part of. Please read the linked Google Doc about the world AND be aware that the world is high-frequency, meaning canon magic and powers can be used.

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.

Prompts A and B take place on the island above Aimintas, so in-game characters can only utilize these prompts if they know how to get here or you can handwave how they would get there. It's not that deep.

WORLD ONE: AIMINTAS

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...

One point of implant is a sandy beach, next to an ocean shore. This may not be that abnormal to you, but there is a point of interest -- there is a huge, pulsating cube that lies inland, covering most of the island. There's about a mile stretch of land surrounding the cube's sides that is forested and sandy, but that's it.

There is the ocean, though the tide is very choppy. Characters may be able to swim across...or can they?

The more fortunate potential coven members -- or those who made it from the island to Aimintas -- are located in the marketplace. There they'll be introduced to the Palai, their strange cultures and attitudes, as well as renewed excitement at the new members. There's getting to be so many coven members that they won't immediately recognize new additions from the old guard, but they're hospitable creatures anyway.

"What do you look for in an ideal partner?"

The land of Aimintas recently experienced some salty rainfall -- actually that's still going on for some reason. When will it stop? Nobody knows.

Because their resources may be limited while new harvesting methods are implemented, the Palai have to limit their use of vegetables, fruits and grains as the ones currently planted may be too damaged by salt water to be used. This has caused some changes to the Aimintas marketplace, reflecting the food rationing.

GAME NAVIGATION

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✡ valentin(e)'s

A partner?

[ the question comes out smoothly, as bushy, blonde eyebrows lift nearly off his head. he regards the palai pensively, elbow coming to rest on the table he's been forced to sit at. his chin drops to his palm and he chuckles. ]

Well, perfect hair is a must. That, and a super cool and maybe nerdy brain. Eyes are windows to the soul, after all, so those should be bay windows.

[ apologies to anyone who is seated with this purple-wearing freakshow. ]

✡ (g)ood god

[ thankfully, cecil is that weird person who would like a fish brownie. there are strange things in nightvale, after all, and a fish brownie isn't so outlandish that he wouldn't say yes. not that the palai explained what it was when they offered it to him, of course. ]

Well, you know what they say about free food... [ what do they say? his eyes are nearly sparkling and he tries a bite -- his face contorts and he's suddenly grabbing you, random stranger! by the arm! ]

You must try this! I've never had something so... so refined.

✡ wildcard

[ i'm down for anything! just hit me up with a random starter. ♥ ]

Edited 2017-08-20 00:30 (UTC)

B

Pharos is not at all sure where he's wound up. This wasn't supposed to happen. He was supposed to disappear. Which means for a long, long moment he's just standing there, taking it all in. And there is a lot to take in, for someone who's literally never seen anything outside of a dorm room before.

...He's not even doing anything, really. Just standing in the island, looking around and looking very confused and very overwhelmed.

G

Food is another new thing to Pharos, seeing as he's never actually eaten anything before. He blinks at the Palai, and then looks down at the fish brownie he was handed, and then looks over at whatever poor soul has also been roped into this taste test. "...What do I do with it?"

No, really. He doesn't know what it's for.

[ooc: Hey guys! This is Bookie, aka Ryoji's player, thinking about switching him out for Pharos here. o>]

A

It happened so suddenly, Gohan wasn't sure how to react. The last thing he remembered was experiencing the worst pain he'd ever felt in his life, so to jolt upward, and find himself on a beach? It was... disorienting, to say the least. He remembered his fight with the androids vividly, every detail replaying in his mind. Confronting the monsters, losing the upper hand, and then... pain. Pain like he'd never felt before.

Energy blasts. Dozens of them. Tearing through his body like hot butter. He should've been dead.

And yet, he woke up here. Not just away from the androids, but in what looked like a beautiful tropical beach. His one hand came up, pressing against his chest, searching for any signs of injuries as his gaze stayed glued to the ocean view. There didn't seem to be any cuts, or holes, or bruises, although...

"Where's..." He glanced down, staring at his exposed chest. "Where's my shirt?"

❖ OPTION A.

[ There's ocean! Of course, the fact that there's ocean means one thing: a beach, naturally. Which is heavily disappointing for Shion as she rest her hands on her hips, shaking her head and sighing. ]

this

[ It seems that she's speaking to herself as she just wanders around the shore, swinging her arms rather playfully before she sees one thing - specifically you - smiles from ear to ear and raises a hand in a way of greeting. Doesn't matter if you're a stranger or otherwise. ]

[ She even winks, showing her full confidence. ]

❖ OPTION D.

[ Shion doesn't know much about technology. Nor does she know much about magic. She's just an ordinary girl from Showa 58, after all, so when she suddenly steps onto the magical carpet, she doesn't expect to suddenly become a part of Spellbind's New Aladdin Musical™ trying to clutch onto the edge of the carpet.

And instead of singing Part of Your World, what you get is almost incoherent screaming.

To be more specific it's-- ]

[ Because there's a magic carpet. That's flying haphazardly with absolutely no sense of direction. ]

❖ OPTION E.

[ There's a bit of hesitation as she says that before she laughs it off. ]

❖ OPTION WILDCARD.

[ Want to play something entirely different? Feel free to hit me up on

endlesseight or PM! ]

°A) A dip in the ocean
[ as emperor, Valko never gets a chance to visit the ocean. so surprisingly, he isn't exactly nonplussed about being there. it's a nice change of scenery, even if he doesn't understand it fully. he has to remain calm, anyway. no one can see him with confusion in his eyes or lined in his brow. he'll just take this one step at a time.

slowly he walks forward a couple of steps. immediately his fine boots begin to sink in the sand and he frowns. then, taking a brief look around, as if to make sure no one's watching, he removes those boots and his socks and lays them aside, taking a moment to enjoy the feeling of sand beneath his toes. he steps forward even more, until he's at the ocean's edge, and takes a couple of playful steps into the water. he figures no one is watching him, so what's the harm? ]

°E) Dating time
[ now this is interesting. he's tried, and failed, to secure a marriage match for himself politically, and he knows he's widely sought after by women in and out of his court, but he's never participated in something like this. it's so simple and yet...intriguing. while his heart and passions are already set on another, he decides to play along, forgiving the way he was grabbed and practically forced into a chair. ]

The ideal partner? Hn. [ the corners of his lips turn up. ] Someone .... who understands me. Someone with a wildness, a boldness in them, who can captivate me but isn't so easy to capture. [ he leans forward, eyebrow lifting as he folds his hands together carefully. ] I wonder, is there any such side to you?

°G) nasty ass fish
[ feeling famished, Valko was originally quite pleased to stumble on the marketplace and its many food options. he's used to being waited on of course, but he tries to make like a common person and visits a random stall. it turns out to be a huge mistake. the specialty at this stall is fish pudding. supposedly it's a dessert, which only makes it worse. he's hungry enough that he'll take just about anything right now though, and accepts a small cup of it.

after trying a bite, it takes all the willpower he has not to spit it right back up. his face may be looking a little bit green. he stumbles upon the nearest person, shoving the pudding at their chest for them to take it. ] Here, take it. It's yours. [ just get it away from him. never trust strange peoples and their special wares and foods, he should have known this. ]

°Wildcard
[ set up your own prompt and I'll follow along! anything goes! ]

Flying machines you say
[It doesn't take Da Vinci long to hear about the Palai's trouble with creating a flying machine, and of course she wants to help, building such a thing has been a dream of hers for so long! So she's set to work instructing a group of Palai on building one she's sketched out and made the blueprint for. Who knows if it will actually work but it's quite a big production and she's having a great time getting in there and building as well. She very well might even mistake a passerby for one of her workers and try to pull them aside to get to work on some task...]

Gacha hell
[Eventually they come to a standstill for want of materials, and what better way to gather those than quests????]

a) [Notices have been put up asking for help venturing to an island or into a forest for various needs in exchange for wonderful prizes. If you've come to accept, she immediately thrusts a list of needs into your hands.]

You'll get one chip for each request you fill, exchange three for a spin on Da Vinci-chan's amazing wheel of wonder!

b) [Or maybe it's time to spin, finally what will it be?? Surely something great, with the way it's been hyped up and all the work that's been done...

A dud. A model of a failed invention. Kinda cool to see, maybe, but is that at all worthwhile.....]

Better luck next time!

C-1:

[Gran can be found among the children where... There is actually a small "army" going on. There is a fort of crates and boxes with lizard children all around and a wall in front of the fort made of more boxes.

Should someone approaches, the children take aim with the slingshots and Gran looks over the wall to see the visitor. Apparently a captain got named "king" of the fort. The young man gives a sheepish grin despite he's sort of lost among the chaos.]

Uh... State your purpose?

E:

What-

[Of all the things he gets dragged into, it's speed dating. Gran scratches his cheek as his eyes glance away from his random partner.]

My ideal partner? Someone kind and easily to work with... I also travel a lot so they have to travel to the end of the skies with me. That's a little romantic to say, right? Even if they can protect themselves, I want to protect them too.

[he's trying.]

∇ C + D - Cats don't always land on their feet.

[He grabs a pen, intending to show the older Palai he'd been working with what he'd been suggesting, an Eltos powered shield and blade. The pen suddenly lunges for the sky and takes him with it. It's too late to let go. In the blink of an eye the sandy ground is far too away for his liking. The pen hasn't stopped moving upwards. He takes a chance when they pass close to a roof and lets go. As he falls, he takes a breath. He hasn't tried to fly before using the other form the magic lets him take. He hadn't planned to until he got the hang of walking. So much for that.

His form melts away, a horse-sized metal black lion in its place. Imagining himself at the controls doesn't work. No rockets or boosters kick in.. Just before impact he curls up as best as he can. Shiro hits the roof with a heavy metal thud and rolls, right off the roof. He lands in a heap with back feet in the air, and wings pinned beneath him.

He tries to right himself. The pen now spent hits his metal nose and rolls off down the street.]

∇ G - Fish what?

...No. [The chef holds out a bowl of what looks like a purpish grey fruit punch. Yet one whiff and Shiro backs up, leaning as far back as he can.] Just no.

[A pair of eyeballs float to the top and drift lazily along. He actually backs up a step. Here he'd been minding his own business hard at work descaling and de-boning fish. Instead of giving him water to drink this had been offered to him.]

How about you put that down, and I'll get back to work. Don't serve it to them. [He jerks his thumb in the direction of whoever approached the stall. He glances in your direction, one eyebrow raised. Are you going to drink it or refuse?]

∇ H - Wildcard
[Got an idea? Hit me with the starter and I'll make something of it!]

Edited 2017-08-20 14:20 (UTC)

D. flying objects
[ Magic isn't anything new to Dizzy, but unexpected flying items are always surprising. Especially when she was only trying to touch a soft-looking, long cloak. She was suddenly yanked into the air by the fabric, only letting go after yelping in surprise.

Her landing was just as ungraceful as her sudden flight, unfortunately. One of her wings flutters a bit, bumping up against someone in the marketplace. ]

Oh! [ She turns to the individual. ] I'm sorry, are you all right?

E. woooooosh
An ideal partner? [ She repeats. Dizzy looks to the other ~~victim~~ person sitting next to her for help. ] What kind of partner is this for?

F. fish for sale
[ This is another new one, but well within Dizzy's comfort zone. In a place where the other inhabitants weren't human either, she was openly welcomed to help with cutting and cleaning fish. Her cooking skills were put to good use here as she handled the slippery and smelly bodies with seasoned care. She had to live off fishing and catching her food for a while, after all. There was no room for squeamishness when it came to surviving away from people.

Having a small task like this to do makes her cheerful (and less focused on the troubling reminder that she wasn't with her family), which prompts her to speak to the closest person whether they were buying or helping with the task of gutting. ]

Do you like fish?

Edited (TENSES) 2017-08-20 04:00 (UTC)

A

[ Being the general of a water god definitely had its perks here. Aeacinos was not unfamiliar with this territory as he was with land. It made him feel comfortable, useful, and most of all stronger than he usually was. The giant naga might be sitting curled up on the beach, hand resting on his chin as he watched the choppy waters of the ocean lap and skirt across the sand before him. He'll turn to whoever is nearby and thinking of traversing these water. ]

If you're thinking of fighting these currents alone it's a fool's endeavor. I may be able to help, if you are so inclined to take it.

[ Water snakes gotta water. ]

C

[ Oh boy. Fighting is one thing Aeacinos is totally game with but the 15ft long naga is rather intimidating to even be around with or without weaponry. So when the older Palai step in to challenge him he might rear up several feet into the air and flex his claws with a fanged grin. ]

You wish to challenge me then? Very well I'll make sure not to break anything.

[ Please someone stop him...he is too intense for these poor Palai. ]

G

[ Well he doesn't mind fish, being a creature of water and a giant snake has him have a taste for it. So he might be chowing down on some of the fish concoctions that the Palai are cooking up. He actually appears to be...enjoying it?! There's a look on content on his face and takes another bite of what appears to be a fish sandwich but it's all sorts of nasty to anyone else. At least Aeacinos seems to be enjoying himself? He might look over to anyone whose plate isn't touched and point with a clawed finger. ]

Are you going to eat that or not?

H - Wildcard!

[ If there's anything special you'd like to do with Aeacinos feel free to throw a prompt at me!

A - lifeguard duty

[ So he might not be a shounen protag, but he sure looks and acts like one. Arriving on the beach suddenly, he has no clue where to start looking or what to do in order to get out of here. His first thought is that this is some kind of reality marble, but all that occupies his mind is effectively pushed aside as he spots something out in the distance in the water. ]

What's that out there --- [ He squints, holding a hand over his eyes to shield himself from the glare of the bright sun overhead. It's difficult to make out, but he's sure that -- ] Is that a person?!

H-hold on, I'm coming to help!! [ He's not even bothering to shed his clothes before he starts sprinting into the shallows, prepared to take a dive. What he doesn't know is that what he sees floating out in the water is actually just a toy that someone had lost to the current.

Someone please stop Shirou. Or alternatively, save him when he gets swept up by a wave and taken deep into the water. ]

F - customer service hero of justice

[ The trouble about being a hero of justice is that you can't turn your back on people in need, and you generally have trouble saying no.

A frazzled vendor had taken advantage of Shirou, who happened to pass by and offer to help him with some heavy lifting. Eventually, he got roped up in doing more tasks, ranging from manual labour to cooking. By the time the afternoon rolls around, the vendor is nowhere to be seen and Shirou is stuck manning the stand. At least his food is actually good!!

But yeah, he seems a bit lost, as well as tired. Please help this poor kid out. He never asked for this. He isn't even getting paid. ]

Uh... May I take your order? [ He looks so unsure as to why he's here and doing this, but he's begrudgingly holding his chin high in an attentive manner. He doesn't do anything half-assed, okay? He made a commitment, agreeing to help out the vendor.

Behind him a fish is sizzling on a hot pan, starting to smoke. ]

H - roommates for the night

[ It's been a day and it's time to wind down and gather some much needed energy that he'll use to figure out how the hell he's going to get back home.

Only, he has no place to stay. He's brand new, okay?

Luckily, a friendly local stumbles upon him and decides to take him in for the night. Shirou is grateful for the offer, only he has no idea that this local makes a habit of taking in strays and has another person staying in the rather cramped space of their household.

Shirou will emerge from the staircase leading into the loft and be greeted(?) by your character. To which he responds by noisily backtracking (hope he didn't interrupt you while you were changing or something). ]

Is someone here already? Sorry! I didn't mean to intrude!

Edited 2017-08-20 06:07 (UTC)

c;
[ Unfortunately for everyone in the area, and especially for Ash, Pikachu's been hit by one of the kids playing around with their magical slingshots. And this has prompted it to immediately become annoyed and attempt to retaliate with its electricity. Somewhat luckily, Ash manages to notice just in time. ]

Wait, Pikachu, don't — [ Cue the poor kid being shocked. At least he's relatively used to it? Doesn't make it hurt any less, though.

Maybe your character gets hit by a stray piece of the electricity. Or maybe they're just watching this all go down. Regardless, Ash looks rather pathetic as he's totally comically fried and falls over a few moments after the shock is over. Don't worry, he's fine. ]

e;

[ Hoo boy, good luck getting romance through this boy's head. He's totally thrown off and confused when he's suddenly sat with someone else and asked that question, but uh, he'll go along with it? In ... his own way. ]

Huh? [ He and Pikachu, who's perched atop his shoulder, exchange looks. ] I guess they've gotta be able to battle hard! And we've gotta be good friends, too. That's why Pikachu here's my partner! [ Ash, honey, that's not what they meant please stop thinking in terms of Pokemon for two seconds. ]

g;

[ Ash is not the type of person to turn down food, thus he's quick to accept that fish brownie that he's absolutely going to regret accepting soon. ] Aw yeah, free food! Don't mind if I do!

[ He swiftly puts the brownie in his mouth, taking a bite and just a moment later regretting everything ever. He looks almost like he's choking on it, as he drops the remaining half of it, grabs at his neck and makes pathetic noises, before falling to the ground. Pikachu looks totally shocked and concerned as he struggles to swallow it, pawing at his arm. IT'S FINE JUST GIVE HIM A MOMENT. ]

C.

[It seems one of the older Palai wants Velvet as their sparring partner for some odd reason! They're following behind her closely as she tries to make her way forward, ignoring them to the best of her ability.]

I told you already. I'm not interested in fighting you. Now get out of here before you regret it.

[Despite her threats, the Palai keeps close to her and even grabs onto her bandaged arm. At this, Velvet flinches, brandishing her arm and revealing its true daemonic form. She shakes off the Palai who stares in both wonder and fear.]

I did warn you.

[Awestruck, the Palai doesn't even attempt to run away as Velvet grabs them with her daemon arm. She crushes their head in her claws easily, her expression more tired than anything. Once she's finished devouring it, her arm reverts to normal and she flips back her hair to be on her way.]

E.

[Gritting her teeth, she's about ready to kill everyone here, especially with that first question. But she already killed one Palai, so she should probably take it easy for now. Just get this over with, she tells herself.]

Someone who knows when to shut up.

G.

[Whatever food's shoved in her face, Velvet quickly eats it. As the Palai look to her for a seal of approval, she simply shrugs.]

Tastes fine.

[When they hand her another special fish dish, she hands it off to whoever's close by.]

You should try this.

[Is that her endorsement? She doesn't seem to care either way. Hint: the food actually tastes awful.]

E.

[ She seems a bit taken aback, but it's in her nature to take it seriously and to answer honestly. ]

Surely someone who is dependable. Someone who I can rely on and someone who trusts me as much as I do them.

[ Maybe she should think a little more about why they're asking in the first place, but that's a concern to be dealt with after she's done. ]

They should also be someone who's willing to hold me accountable and encourages me to do better every day. That would be the ideal..

G.

[ She is trying in earnest to keep it down-- but chocolate, mint and anchovy are flavors that are together a bit too... sophisticated (because she's trying to spare the Palai's feelings, even in her mind ) for her palate. So she smiles, gives them a thumbs up, and then the moment she is a good distance away she spits it up.

She can't make it to a trashcan despite her best attempts.

So she just throws up.. right on your shoes maybe? Right in front of you? Whatever it is she's mortified. ]

I-I apologize! Please, let me make this up to you!

[ all yukari wanted to do was sit down for a while. why do these things always seem to happen?? one moment she was stepping into a room to take a break and the next second she was shoved into a chair to talk to someone she'd likely never met before.

geeze.

yukari's not so uptight that she's unwilling to play along — at least, that's her thought until she actually hears the question posed to them. ]

Excuse me!? What the heck kind of question is that!

[ her face is warm from embarrassment. that's just not something you ask someone!!! especially not in front of a stranger!! sorry, person sitting next to/across from her, but she's not down for this. ]

[ okay, sushi and all that is really great, but yukari has some high-class taste when it comes to fish. it's not like she can swallow down just anything, and fish like this is usually an expensive indulgence, something she can't often afford. having something offered to her for free is pretty sweet, so she'll take a piece, excited to try it — but then ... she gets a whiff. the smell gives her pause, but not wanting to be rude... ]

Here! [ yukari will turn to the person beside her, grinning brightly. ] Try this! I had a big lunch and I'm not too hungry.

water we to do
[using the boat seems to be the most logical course of action, but lavenza is preoccupied with two things:

first is the majesty of the ocean itself, unlike anything she had ever seen before; her sisters may have spoken about it, the world outside of the velvet room, but she is very much new to it. she wasn't particularly interested in learning about it in the first place... but now she finds herself seemingly in it.

second is the absence of the book she always carries on her person. she hasn't found anything to replace it, but she's taken up hugging herself as she looks high and low for it. the boats catch her attention, a clear way away from the island, but...

well, the small girl has more important things at the moment. please excuse her as she seems to be on quite the mission doing whatever it is she's doing, a slightly stern look on her otherwise impassive face.]

ideal... partner?
[she

is not entirely sure what is being asked, and the lack of her book is really bothering her; lavenza clutches her skirts discreetly, tilting her head at the question. things she looks for...]

Responsibility and a willingness to put themselves forward at the risk of societal disapproval, all because they believe what they do is just for humanity's sake. They must also be able to defeat me in combat.

[#highstandards]

fishy,
[lavenza has never cooked a day in her life (she doesn't require food, though she understands from the other attendants that it's quite a wonderful thing) and it shows as she stares at the fish she's to prepare.

very carefully, she descales and debones it. almost achingly slow. the merchant she's working for starts to look pained as she methodically takes to her task, and when their gaze catches yours they are not shy in gesturing. please, please help. there are sale to be made.]

A

[ Scáthach can be found by the boats, examining them in silence. It's kind of a cold regard, the sort that comes from someone that knows well about a subject. She's not interested on socializing just yet, nor to start rounding in on a crew (she can handle a boat herself, thank you ver much) but she's aware some people might be both stupid and unskilled enough to take to the sea by themselves and end up drowning.

Such a waste o lf potential isn't something she can overlook.

The chosen vessel is a yacht of sorts. Medium sized, sky blue and built for speed, perfect for her to get around and maybe even pluck some poor devils from the waters. Things "up there" seem to be a dead end, so Scáthach decides that down is the way to go. She'll figure it out in due time. ]

A shame though. The beach looks rather inviting.

C

[ For what probably feels like ten minutes, Scáthach stares blankly at the creature pointing what looks like some sort of rifle at her. It actually takes her a moment to realize the being here wants to spar.

A barely visible smile tugs at her lips as she sighs. ]

No. I would destroy you.

[ No potential in this one. She won't break him (him?) for the sake of proving herself wrong. Some lessons aren't necessary to teach. ]

Go and find someone more on you level. Leave me be, now.

WILDCARD

[ Come to sensei, yo. ]

B

The fuck is going on...?

[ She might be muttering, but the woman clad in black armor sounds pretty damn pissed off anyway. Standing by the shore, arms crossed over her chest, she looks as if she were about to will the seas to retreat, independently of how impossible that might be, all things considered. She wouldn't be one to be dissuaded anyway. ]

If this is a Grail War, it's probably the weirdest one ever.

C

[ A most curious scene is currently developing on a market street. Several Palai youngsters are standing at one end of it, while the mysterious (yet perhaps strangely familiar to some) figure in black armor stands in the other, wicked amusement twisting her mouth in a sharp, dangerous smile. The children don't seem to be the least intimidated though. What's more, they are taking turns to throw objects at the woman. The projectiles fly true for the most part, but rather than crashing on the woman they seemingly go up in flames and vanish in thin air a few feet before they can reach her.

This little game carries on for a little while, gathering a small crowd of curious and those just trying to pass by.

Just what is going on? And why does it feel like the worst idea ever? ]

That the best you can do? Don't make me laugh.

E

[ Jeanne isn't even remotely interested in having this conversation, but she's enough of a troll to remain on her seat and pretend to give two shits. ]

What's that? [ She turns to smirk at the poor soul that has been forced to sit next to her. ]

If you must insist, I would settle for someone who knows how to handle themselves in bed.

[ Cue her giving her partner a disappointed stare. ] I'm just not sure this is going to work if we start from there.

WILDCARD

[ Careful, she bites.

(not really, but she's not the nicest Jeanne d'Arc ever, so be warned.) ]

Edited 2017-08-21 23:18 (UTC)

~~( note: not applying, just voice testing this guy here. )~~

C. A PROPER DUEL : KING OF KNIGHTS STYLE

[ Although Arthur is still fortunate enough to keep his holy sword with him, it has been ages since he's able, if not allowed, to use it accordingly. Thankfully, the moment he steps into the chamber, a Palai immediately challenges him for fight. Despite how it's not going to be his preferred fight that consist of sword against sword fight, Arthur does not have any sign of refusing the offer.

While the Palai seems to get into their preferred spot, Arthur looks a little agitated a bit at first. In old Britain, a fight always need two competitors plus one seer. This fight simply lacks the later, much to Arthur's dismay. He looks around warily before he finally spots you on the side, doing whatever you've been doing. Yes. You. He raises a hand to ask for a pause from his opponent before Arthur makes a beeline to your side. ]

Excuse me. Can I have a moment?

E: HUSBANDOS IN SEARCH OF WAIFUS

[ The moment Arthur is able to absorb and understand the question, the king of knight simply lets out a series of heartfelt chuckle. ]

Ideal partner? I'm afraid I'm in no place and time to find such person. [ Not to mention fucking Guinevere ntr'd the living shit out of him back there in his universe. Thot ain't loyal, yo. ] Unless we're talking about a Master, then I will answer that with "someone that this heroic spirit can fully trust".

[ A small pause. ]

And the ability to be able to cook is a plus.

[ Now that's rather specific, isn't that? ]

G: EX+ STOMACH DURABILITY

[ So there Arthur is, sitting rather comfortably just near you (probably even beside you). In front of him are probably uncountable numbers of foods colored in weird sauces and liquids that would destroy Gordon Ramsay's patience the moment he laid his eyes on it.

The biggest catch here? Arthur simply says 'bon appetit' before he proceeds to nom and swallow the living shit of those foods slowly and comfortably. There is very little to no change of expression on his face, even. Look, he may not be Altria, but he got his own share of crazy appetite especially when it comes to weird ass food. Thanks, Ayaka. ]

You aren't eating?

[ Amidst of this comfy lunch time, he glances at his side. At you. ]

WILDCARD

[ Throw me a bone or two and I'll bite. ]

PROMPT B ▎ (SPOILERS)

[ the sound of gunshots is still ringing in his ears even as his entire world seems to shift. it takes him a few extra seconds then to realize that the hum of machinery is replaced by the sound of waves, prompting him to blink open eyes he was not expecting to ever open again. the sight that greets him once his eyes have seemingly adjusted is ... unexpected, to say the least.

akechi finds himself kneeling in the sand of an unfamiliar beach, his clothes reverted back to normal (marking a departure from the metaverse, he distantly notes) and looking distinctly worse for wear like he's gone through a beating or two. which he has. it all feels real, from the salty air making the wounds on his face sting to the sand he can feel shift beneath a gloved hand as he clenches it, and yet ... it can't be. not really. ]

This is a terrible afterlife.

[ said out loud in utter deadpan, every word laced with hidden bitterness, both unaware and uncaring about who might be around to overhear as he frowns out at the ocean. ]

PROMPT E ▎

[ the last thing he wants after having some time to recover from his Very Bad Day™ is to be accosted by strange, otherworldly creatures when he's just trying to explore the place in relative peace. sadly his streak of awful luck apparently hasn't run out just yet because he's suddenly unceremoniously grabbed and forced to sit down before he even has time to fully register what's happening.

fortunately being seated and asked questions is something he's become very accustomed to so, not knowing what else to do, he automatically slips into the role of charismatic detective he's presented on tv countless times before, plastering on a pleasant smile as he answers a question he's been asked more often than he cares for and has grown absolutely sick of. ]

Someone who can keep a reasonable amount of distance.

[ that distance preferably starting now. ]

WILDCARD ▎

[ if you've got something else in mind that you'd like to play out, hit me up! i'm down for anything o/ ]

❣ the beach:

The water is so pretty. It's a shame I can't --

[She doesn't mean to do anything magical. All she does is brush her hand against the hem of her skirt. She's suddenly in a frilly pink one-piece swimsuit.]

Oh my gosh, how cute!

[A beat, then -]

What just happened? Did I change just like that? I don't get it...

❣ valentine's:

I - I. Um.

[What kind of question is this. It's enough to make Aira blush and laugh nervously. She's looking everywhere but at the other person at the table.]

Um. I think that would have to be someone that's kind, smart, and talented. Someone who is supportive, and someone that's easy to smile with.

❣ fish in what now?

[Aira's family runs a bakery, so she knows about sweets. Fish don't go in them, and she side-eyes the brownie she just got handed.]

I don't really think fish go in sweets, but I'll try it.

[She does her best not to grimace. It doesn't work very well, though she forces her bite down.]

Let's try something else? Instead of putting fish into the sweets, we can make sweets shaped like fish. I think that would be a lot better.

❣ wildcard:

[Hit me! If you'd like to set up anything and you aren't sure, hit me up at

magentaskies.]

Edited 2017-08-22 16:57 (UTC)

e - can you feel the love tonight
[ He's used to being accosted by fans so this isn't too out of the ordinary for Goro Akechi, but suddenly being grabbed and forced to sit down and answer questions is annoying as hell. Why can't the universe give him a break for five minutes? ]

My ideal partner? [ He repeats, peering at the Palai and his eyebrows knot in a frown. Why is this happening, he didn't ask for this. Still, he's quick to shift into detective prince mode that's all charm and good manners and puts on a pleasant smile.

This is a question he's answered in interviews several times so he already knows exactly what to say. ]

...Somebody who gives me space. I wouldn't want someone who clings to me like a koala.

[ Some of his particularly obnoxious fans already do that and it's a goddamn pain in the ass to deal with. ]

h - whims of fate
[ Powers, huh. Akechi decides that he should test his newfound magic out and see what he's truly capable of, and starts looking for a good spot to practise using his powers.

Sometime later, your character may find a set of clothes lying in a heap on the ground. Did somebody spontaneously decide to join a nudist hippie commune? But wait, there's more - a small bird is trying to drag the tan peacoat toward a large rock. Emphasis on 'trying' because this is eleven grams of fluffy bird with practically no physical strength.

How embarrassing - transforming into a bird was easy enough, but he hasn't learned how to make his clothes transform with him yet and now he can't (or rather, won't) turn back into a human unless he can duck behind the rock and get dressed immediately after. ]

h2 - choose your own adventure
[ Wildcard! Throw a prompt my way or hit me up on

archeops for plotting! ]

OPTION A ▎

[ what is this place? it's not that she doesn't enjoy the beach from time to time, but last time she checked, she was soaking up the sun in the city, sorting out her "life." this? this was not what she signed up for. not one bit! ]

A boat? Really? How boring...

[ she actually hasn't ever bothered to learn how to use a boat. further, these boats are a lot different than the giant ships she's ridden on before. so naturally, when she spots you, a devious sparkle in her eyes - ]

Oh, perfect timing! Won't you help a girl in need? [ if not, she'll just threaten you with being a witch. or something. ]

OPTION E ▎

[ oh come on this is rich. she has no time for love. she has no heart. feelings? gross. get those away from her. even with her "friendships" with the gang of hooligans, she isn't exactly ready to announce to the world that she's still capable of meaningful relationships with people. thanks, dad. anyway - ]

Preferably one I can boss around. [ a smirk, and she's twisting a long strand of hair around on her finger. ] And he has to cook. And whatever else those trashy romance novels say an ideal "partner" is. So! Are we done here?

WILD CARD ▎
[ i'm down for anything! still voice-testing so please be gentle and let her abuse you. ]

[ well this all seems... suspicious and kind of terrible. this doesn't look like the spirit world at all, actually. korra's lips press together and she takes a few strides down the beach, cautious but otherwise relaxed. this place is surreal like the spirit world, but there's — it feels different. off, is probably the best way she could think to describe it, and korra feels her stomach turn. ]

Hey, you! [ she'll call out to whoever's exploring the beach too, waving a hand. ] Hey, over here! [ only once she's sure she's got their attention does she point to the giant cube. ] What's that? And... Why does it... [ her voice trails off as she looks over at it, feeling more uneasy by the second. ]

[ weeeeell that was fun. and now she's here, getting clamored around by a bunch of little spirit-things — no, not spirits, these guys are too friendly, but sheesh, they look like they could be. the challenge of a duel makes her laugh, and she can't help but shrug. ]

I'm better at hand to hand, I don't know how good I'd be teaching you how to use stuff like that. [ she nods to the collection of bows, arrows and other projectile weapons.

but, hey: idea. korra looks around at the gathering crowd. ]

Does anyone have a staff or some rope? [ korra, what? weirdo. ]

obligatory speed dating prompt;

No, no no! [ korra's trying to get away but she's not doing her best — she doesn't want to hurt the palai, pushy as they are, but... really!? ] I'm not on the market, I was just trying to find the bathroom— [ oof, there she goes. shoved into a chair. ]

Edited 2017-08-22 23:26 (UTC)

PROMPT B ▎

[ So, here's Izumu, just sitting up on the shore and looking around at his surroundings with a dazed and almost bleary look in his eyes.

After a few moments of gazing out with that blank look on his face, he finally folds his arms, closes his eyes, and lets out the low half-hum half-groan of someone who is deeply perplexed and trying to sort out their thoughts. ]

Hmm...

[ Still seemingly deep in thought, he eventually flops on his back and starts using his arms (which one may notice are unusually long in proportion to the rest of his body) and legs to start making... sand angels. As you do, in such situations. ]

Hmmmnnmmm...

PROMPT C ▎

Hunh?

[ At the sudden challenge, Izumu stops and looks over his shoulder with an eyebrow raised. After giving the Palai a quick onceover, he runs a hand through his hair, looking as if the entire situation is a bit of a pain. ]

Look, I'm having a pretty crazy day, so I'm not really in the mood to be going at it with any weaklings... You've got about 987,654,321 too few people to be a match for me, so how about you find some friends and try back later?

[ The really amazing part is how he drops that line so offhandedly that it seems likely he didn't even register that as a rude or provocative thing to say. The Palai, on the other hand, looks suitably offended... A mediator probably couldn't hurt in this situation. ]

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