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Test Drive Meme
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— Reply with a character you wish to test in the game's setting.
— Feel free to use one of the prompts below or make one of your own!
— Tag around! This is a panfandom RP, so don't hesitate to tag both castmates and non-castmates.
— Most importantly, have fun!
1/ Welcome To The World Of Crystallis!
You have seen reality shatter and collapse around you, in the depths of the void you found a Crystal and now you are in the city of Aqures Ixen, surrounded by Moogles and people as lost and confused as you are. On the bright side, everyone thinks you're a legendary Hero! On the downside, they expect you to save the world. Maybe their expectations are a bit too much. Thankfully, you're not abandoned to your fate as a Moogle explains to you everything you need to know. It's probably time to get to know your companions in misfortune. Besides, it seems this has occurred very often this past year-- Maybe the characters who have been here for longer than you may help.
2/ Do You Like Your New Life?
No? Well, either way, you better get used to it, to your new powers, to your new house, to the ball of fur that follows your every steps—Who knows, maybe you'll even make some friends here. Besides, even if everyone expects you to save the world, fighting isn't the only way to do so. Maybe you could open a shop to help and properly equip your friends who are actually eager to fight. Maybe you could try and gather people who think it is possible to negotiate with the Calamity, you could even participate in the research on the Crystals— Or you could make sure your house is the prettiest of them all in Aqures Ixen. Anything is possible!
3/ Neighborhood Woes...
The government of Aqures Ixen is sorry, but there are too many of you Heroes of Light. Hence why there are no free houses left in district dedicated to housing you. This may also be why you're not alone in the house that was given to you. Hopefully you're not living with a mad villain plotting to take over the world and hopefully your neighbor isn't a singer who doesn't know how to sing. On the bright side, you may have be living with someone very cool and maybe an artist of great talent lives next door! It's just not likely.
4/ Crystallis De Chocobo
Upon arrival, your Moogle gave you a map of Crystallis. This world may be a bit big for you to explore, so why not go to the Chocobo Farm and ask for a Chocobo? These big birds can't fly, but they're much more efficient than horses when it comes to travelling. Maybe it's your first time riding a Chocobo; it might be a good idea to have someone with you in case something goes wrong. Or maybe the old man at the farm didn't have any Chocobos left and gave you some Chocobo Lure© so you can go and capture your own. You can find details on Chocobo Capture here.
5/ A Thing Called Mognet
Hopefully you weren't used to Internet and cellphones back home. Otherwise, you might be a tiny bit confused when your Moogle returns to you with a stack of letters. Or maybe someone else's Moogle is coming to you with a voice message it learnt by heart and is now going to recite it to you with a lot of Kupo. That's how the "network" works here.
6/ A Thing Called Strike
In spite of how old-fashioned it is, Mognet is very useful and odds are that you may have become dependent on it. Hopefully not, because one local tradition seems to be Mognet Strikes. Nobody knows any more whether the Moogles have legitimate reasons to go on strike or if they are just lazy. But today, Mognet is down, and to get information you have no choice but going to the public board in the third district or in taverns.
7/ I Believe I Can fly~
You are on an Airship! Airships regularly depart from Aqures Ixen and stop by most major cities in the world, so they're the perfect means of transportation for you to go and explore this world. You can also borrow the Heroes of Light's official Airship, the Enterprise and some characters even have their own airship! You can go anywhere in a matter of hours — One can only hope you don’t have motion sickness.
8/ Exploration
Enough expository banter. Now is the time to explore. Maybe rather than spending most of your time in Aqures Ixen, you'd rather spend it living in Balicea, or betting on Chocobo Races in Trano Golsaucia. Or maybe you'd rather go and explore the ancient ruins that may hold some precious information in the continent of ruins. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere!
9/ Random Encounter
You were minding your own business walking around, and suddenly monsters attacked you! Time to put to use the skills you've learned with your Jobs! Alternatively, maybe this encounter isn't random at all, and you have been sent on a mission to kick some imperial asses in the war confronting the Heran Empire and the Republic of Esdham. Good luck!
10/ Getting Jobs Is Hard
It all started when you asked Cid to give you a new Job. What could and should have been a formality, quickly turned into a trial. All you wanted was a Job, and here you are in the wild, hunting for a Malboro Vine. Or maybe you are in some ancient and decrepit ruins looking for an artifact. Or yet again, maybe he simply asked you to assist him to clean the laboratory. Getting new Jobs is not easy. Consider yourself happy though, at least you don't have to do that alone.
11/ The World Is Subject To Unrelenting Pain and Suffering…
This is why you should play a game. After all, there are things a lot more important than saving the world: Blitzball is one of them. Triple Triad is another. Why don't you take a break and do something different for once; anyone wanting to play Blitzball is given a special potion allowing them to breath underwater, whereas someone who wants to play Triple Triad should have no difficulties finding veterans more than happy to get rid of their low level cards.
12/ Events Of The Past
Missed an event you would have liked to participate in? The Test Drive Meme is the perfect place to play this event without being restricted by the game's chronology! Maybe you would have liked to be lost and attacked from all sides in the creepy Magitek Research Facility or maybe you'd have liked to celebrate the Christmas of Crystallis. Yet again, maybe you would have preferred to regain your true powers and subsequently be on your path to death, as in The Night of the Thirteen Moogles or chase ghosts for a living. Or how about reliving some of your Worst Memories or fighting in A War for future of the world?
13/ Wild Card
Don't like the options offered here? Go crazy and choose what you want to do in this world!
You have seen reality shatter and collapse around you, in the depths of the void you found a Crystal and now you are in the city of Aqures Ixen, surrounded by Moogles and people as lost and confused as you are. On the bright side, everyone thinks you're a legendary Hero! On the downside, they expect you to save the world. Maybe their expectations are a bit too much. Thankfully, you're not abandoned to your fate as a Moogle explains to you everything you need to know. It's probably time to get to know your companions in misfortune. Besides, it seems this has occurred very often this past year-- Maybe the characters who have been here for longer than you may help.
2/ Do You Like Your New Life?
No? Well, either way, you better get used to it, to your new powers, to your new house, to the ball of fur that follows your every steps—Who knows, maybe you'll even make some friends here. Besides, even if everyone expects you to save the world, fighting isn't the only way to do so. Maybe you could open a shop to help and properly equip your friends who are actually eager to fight. Maybe you could try and gather people who think it is possible to negotiate with the Calamity, you could even participate in the research on the Crystals— Or you could make sure your house is the prettiest of them all in Aqures Ixen. Anything is possible!
3/ Neighborhood Woes...
The government of Aqures Ixen is sorry, but there are too many of you Heroes of Light. Hence why there are no free houses left in district dedicated to housing you. This may also be why you're not alone in the house that was given to you. Hopefully you're not living with a mad villain plotting to take over the world and hopefully your neighbor isn't a singer who doesn't know how to sing. On the bright side, you may have be living with someone very cool and maybe an artist of great talent lives next door! It's just not likely.
4/ Crystallis De Chocobo
Upon arrival, your Moogle gave you a map of Crystallis. This world may be a bit big for you to explore, so why not go to the Chocobo Farm and ask for a Chocobo? These big birds can't fly, but they're much more efficient than horses when it comes to travelling. Maybe it's your first time riding a Chocobo; it might be a good idea to have someone with you in case something goes wrong. Or maybe the old man at the farm didn't have any Chocobos left and gave you some Chocobo Lure© so you can go and capture your own. You can find details on Chocobo Capture here.
5/ A Thing Called Mognet
Hopefully you weren't used to Internet and cellphones back home. Otherwise, you might be a tiny bit confused when your Moogle returns to you with a stack of letters. Or maybe someone else's Moogle is coming to you with a voice message it learnt by heart and is now going to recite it to you with a lot of Kupo. That's how the "network" works here.
6/ A Thing Called Strike
In spite of how old-fashioned it is, Mognet is very useful and odds are that you may have become dependent on it. Hopefully not, because one local tradition seems to be Mognet Strikes. Nobody knows any more whether the Moogles have legitimate reasons to go on strike or if they are just lazy. But today, Mognet is down, and to get information you have no choice but going to the public board in the third district or in taverns.
7/ I Believe I Can fly~
You are on an Airship! Airships regularly depart from Aqures Ixen and stop by most major cities in the world, so they're the perfect means of transportation for you to go and explore this world. You can also borrow the Heroes of Light's official Airship, the Enterprise and some characters even have their own airship! You can go anywhere in a matter of hours — One can only hope you don’t have motion sickness.
8/ Exploration
Enough expository banter. Now is the time to explore. Maybe rather than spending most of your time in Aqures Ixen, you'd rather spend it living in Balicea, or betting on Chocobo Races in Trano Golsaucia. Or maybe you'd rather go and explore the ancient ruins that may hold some precious information in the continent of ruins. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere!
9/ Random Encounter
You were minding your own business walking around, and suddenly monsters attacked you! Time to put to use the skills you've learned with your Jobs! Alternatively, maybe this encounter isn't random at all, and you have been sent on a mission to kick some imperial asses in the war confronting the Heran Empire and the Republic of Esdham. Good luck!
10/ Getting Jobs Is Hard
It all started when you asked Cid to give you a new Job. What could and should have been a formality, quickly turned into a trial. All you wanted was a Job, and here you are in the wild, hunting for a Malboro Vine. Or maybe you are in some ancient and decrepit ruins looking for an artifact. Or yet again, maybe he simply asked you to assist him to clean the laboratory. Getting new Jobs is not easy. Consider yourself happy though, at least you don't have to do that alone.
11/ The World Is Subject To Unrelenting Pain and Suffering…
This is why you should play a game. After all, there are things a lot more important than saving the world: Blitzball is one of them. Triple Triad is another. Why don't you take a break and do something different for once; anyone wanting to play Blitzball is given a special potion allowing them to breath underwater, whereas someone who wants to play Triple Triad should have no difficulties finding veterans more than happy to get rid of their low level cards.
12/ Events Of The Past
Missed an event you would have liked to participate in? The Test Drive Meme is the perfect place to play this event without being restricted by the game's chronology! Maybe you would have liked to be lost and attacked from all sides in the creepy Magitek Research Facility or maybe you'd have liked to celebrate the Christmas of Crystallis. Yet again, maybe you would have preferred to regain your true powers and subsequently be on your path to death, as in The Night of the Thirteen Moogles or chase ghosts for a living. Or how about reliving some of your Worst Memories or fighting in A War for future of the world?
13/ Wild Card
Don't like the options offered here? Go crazy and choose what you want to do in this world!
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Lucina - Fire Emblem: Awakening
[Growing up in a castle had afforded the mysterious sword-bearer the sort of comforts that many others had not enjoyed. A roof over their head, a bed to call their own, amenities and luxuries that few people could say they knew. In recent years, with the inability to maintain such a lifestyle, the sword-bearer had grown accustomed to living under the shade of trees, as well as making do with the bare minimum of essentials. However, such lodgings usually had not been in shared company. They were, after all, a lone soldier. The very thought of living under one roof with another was a welcome thought, but there was an important mission that needed resolution. Until then, such company would only hinder their progress, or worse.
The masked stranger cautiously walked into the front entrance of the appointed homestead, eyes hidden by the shadow the disguise creates. Trained orbs look back and forth, ever vigilant and aware of their surroundings. Though, they cannot help but wonder, how foolish it must look for someone to be standing in a home with such an appearance as their own.
The low yet mature voice calls out, using enough volume to catch the attention of anyone currently within the walls of the shared space.]
If there is anyone here who claims this home as their own, speak up. You are no longer alone here.
- - - - - - - - -
4. Crystallis De Chocobo
It was not uncommon for their eyes to bare witness to such fantastic creatures, catching a first glimpse of the odd bird-like animals known as "Chocobos". Where they had come from had been home to a variety of different mounts and pets, many kept for sport or company while others served well on the battlefield. Despite wondering and contemplating the notion of charging into battle on such an animal, it was difficult to ignore the charm and allure of the playful birds.
Even while wearing their mask, the sword-bearer forgets themselves in the moment. Laughter echoes from their chest as they approach the small flock of fenced in creatures, holding out their hand with a bit of feed to keep their attention. Fingers comb through the plume of corn-colored feathers, admiring the beauty and tranquility of the different chocobos which approach to eat from their open mitt.]
I can't imagine Father allowing me to have such a friend like you, strange bird. Though I don't suppose he would object outright, would he? Still.. I imagine he'd be more fond of a meal than a ride. What do you think?
((Let's try 3?))
[Takumi’s less than pleased that his house will be occupied by another person.
Castle Shirasagi kept enough rooms for him and his siblings, so the new adjustment to sharing even a room would prove quite the trial. He’s not even aware of who was invited – was it another stranger? Someone he knew? Takumi’s sure about one thing though: ]
He’s definitely not going to be getting a good amount of sleep with a stranger under the same roof.
The entire concept has made him anxious, and he’s retired to his room, entrance door carelessly unlocked. He’s tangled in his own thoughts, when a voice practically yanks him to full consciousness. He closes his eyes briefly, mentally preparing himself for this stranger. Whoever they are, they’re certainly forward.
He trudges from his room, not bothering to shut the door. A few steps and he rounds the corner only to stare blankly at the speaker. He’s caught between shock and confusion, and if they were going to conceal their visage with a mask, well, there was no point in letting down his guard.]
I live here, [he responds, eyes narrowed slightly and arms folded.] I take it you’re staying.
Re: ((Let's try 3?))
Not by choice, I assure you.
[In an act of good faith, the buckles which held the mantle about their shoulders is undone, revealing the simple uniform of a soldier belonging to royalty. Casting the length of azure and navy blue material to the nearest chair, the stranger takes a few steps towards the other hero, extending a single hand out in greeting while the other holds steady to the pommel of the large looking blade at their side.]
I'm called Marth. Whom might I be speaking to?
[Again their head barely shifts, eyes doing most of the work as they look over the dress and wares of the man.]
no subject
So long as they keep it on, Takumi won't let his guard down.]
Take whichever room you want.
[Takumi's belongings (very little there was) hadn't been stored permanently in his current room, so it didn't matter, he supposed. Unless Marth protested, Takumi would minimize the amount of interaction with them as much as he could.]
no subject
I suppose that room will do. Ground floor, close to the exit, appropriate if the need should arise where we're awoken suddenly.
[The hand leaves their sword as they practically freeze where they stand, going stiff and still as if caught in a trance. Seconds pass before they speak once more, bringing a single finger to the mask to push against it ever so slightly.]
Tell me.. Do you know of anyone by the name "Chrom"? Or for that matter, any knowledge of the Shepherds and the kingdom of Ylisse?
[They're more than sure that the stranger knows nothing of such matters, and while the mask was growing to be quite painful to wear, they could never be too sure.. even when they'd been brought to a new world.]
#4 because it's fate
wAaaaaaAAaaarRk...KAK!
[It doesn't seem sick, just. Not 'right.']
Crackers!
[The chocobo is suddenly stiff and alert, head rising above the others as its beak points in the direction of someone coming up the path with a fistful of gysahl greens. Another choked warbling sound before the chocobo scrambles over the others and races for Chrom.]
[And over Chrom.]
[The lord is knocked flat by the bird's bull rush before it teeters back toward the fallen lord and sits on his legs with a pleased burble.]
[Chrom mutters a curse under his breath and flings the greens to the side. The chocobo chases them, leaving him free to climb to his feet and brush off his armor. As he does, his head lifts, and he freezes once his gaze lands on Marth.]
...Marth? When did you arrive?
Fates? No, a rude Awakening *hyuck hyuck*
S-Sir Chrom! [She does her best to maintain the lone tone of her voice, the disguise covering her eyes helps in keeping the red hue of anxiety undiscovered.] Quite the surprise seeing you here. I.. I arrived not long ago, a few days or so, perhaps.
[Judging from his appearance, the daughter of the Shepherds can only assume that her Father has been here for some time.]
Though I suppose the same cannot be said of you. Have you been here long? Are there others from your tribe here?