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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 prompt 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 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. Maybe it's time to get to know your companions in misfortune. Besides, it seems this has occurred past month already-- Maybe some people 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 diplomacy can stop war, you could even start your own researches on the Crystals— Or you could make sure your house is the prettiest in all of Aqures Ixen. Anything is possible.

3/ Neighborhood woes
The government of Aqures Ixen is very sorry, but it seems there are too many of you Heroes of Light. Hence why there is 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 late at night, and hopefully your neighbor isn't a singer who doesn't know how to sing. On the bright side, you may have someone very cool living with you and an artist 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 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 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 some ancient ruins that may hold some precious information. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere that isn't under imperial control; unless you have a death wish of course.

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 Jessie 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 she simply asked you to assist her in her researches on the Crystals. 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 capture a Chocobo during Crystalis de Chocobo, maybe you would have liked to be lost and attacked from all sides in the creepy Magitek Research Facility, or maybe you'd like to celebrate the Christmas of Crystallis. Yet again, maybe you would have liked to regain your true power and subsequently be on your path to death, as in The Night of the Thirteen Moogles. Or how about participating in Christmas at Crystallis or fighting in a war for the warriors among you?

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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etherealblast: (pic#8894729)

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[personal profile] etherealblast 2015-04-14 10:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"yeah, they do. They're actually really fast." Fayt had led his own chocobo over, reigns already in place. Not that it really mattered much when the chocobo quickly pulled them right of Fayt's hands in it's eagerness to inspect this new stranger. Seemed like he liked meeting new people.

Unfortunately for Albel, this giant bird had it's own ways of expressing affection. It's beak is quick to latch onto one of Albel's hair tails once it's within close enough distance to do so.
whowasfon: (what was that)

[personal profile] whowasfon 2015-04-15 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
[True, he probably should have waited. Maybe prepared better. Or waited until he was stronger, or even asked Luke to come with him but....

Being able to just go out and do something for himself, without dragging other people along to protect him, without worrying about whatever other responsibilities he has, is a rare opportunity for Ion. And he maaay have let his new-found freedom go to his head. And honestly, everyone he talked to assured him that chocobo catching is easy.

But given the circumstances, he's both relieved and entirely apologetic when Luke comes to his rescue.]



Sorry...


[He doesn't get much further than that, because while the first Buer freezes improbably in place, the second manages to fire off it's confuse ray at Luke.]

Look out!

[His warning comes a little too late, but it's probably the thought that counts.]
awesomewarrior: (Welp)

[personal profile] awesomewarrior 2015-04-16 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
As disappointed as Po is for not being able to meet wizards, somehow it seems fair. The Furious Five don't seem to be around either. They would've been a good addition to world-saving team of heroes, but whoever brought Po here apparently chose only him.

It's only now that it starts to dawn on him that he's in an unknown world with unknown creatures. But he's not alone. Being alone would mean not being with Aerich and the moogles. This last thought brings some comfort to the panda, although it doesn't entirely dispels his sudden homesickness.

"Dragaeran sort of sounds like 'dragon', have you noticed?" he says just to add something. He also checks his pockets. "Iiiiii seem to have no money, so unless you have some, we're going to need to find some other way to pay."

[personal profile] truewindrune 2015-04-16 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
Luc shrugged. "I'll figure it out. Not like I can go home until it's done. I'll start with the obvious ones and then figure out who's left over. The Stars of Destiny always have some characteristic that can help identify them."

The wind mage doesn't look happy about it, but after two occasions looking after the roster of the Stars, he's resigned to his fate.
wickedone: (wtf)

Re: 4

[personal profile] wickedone 2015-04-17 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
Albel didn't look convinced, even with Fayt's endorsement. "Hmm..."

All internal deliberations, of course, ended abruptly when the massive bird "greeted" him in its extra special way.

"AUGH!" Albel yelped out in pain, his hands flying to his hair and grasping it firmly at the base, trying to ease the tension on the roots. The chocobo would not be deterred and the swordsman found himself leaning heavily against the fence. "Fayt! Call off your damn bird!"
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[personal profile] fontechnician 2015-04-18 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Aha." Hopefully it won't take too long to fill out the tablet.

"I'm guessing that's you, right?" he asks, pointing to Luc's name on the tablet. "And your star?"
nomorecowbell: (smug)

Re: Fon Master Ion | Tales of the Abyss (Very tentative voicetest. orz)

[personal profile] nomorecowbell 2015-04-18 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
[Nanami used her clone ability. Suddenly there was two of her to either side of the healer, both looking threatening.]

You think you're so smart? Now which one is the real me, hah!
etherealblast: (pic#5757183)

Re: 4

[personal profile] etherealblast 2015-04-18 10:01 am (UTC)(link)
He laughs a little, just a little, a grin coming to his face as he works on tugging the chocobo away. "Hey, chill it. People don't like it when you pull on their hair, I told you before." Considering it spent most of their first meeting dragging Fayt around by his hair or clothes....

Fayt scratches the feathers on it's neck, just on the side and below his head, and the bird makes a pleased noise, letting go of Albel's hair tail after a few more curious nibbles. The man was too loud anyway. Once the bird is content, Fayt glances over to Albel.

"Sorry. You ok?"
litbydark: (listen ♢ that you are)

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[personal profile] litbydark 2015-04-18 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'd say you grow accustomed to it," started a quiet voice from behind him. It's owner hadn't quite wanted to interrupt their moment, yet could not resist chiming in.

The mage approached the side of he ship, left hand grasping the railing as she gazed upon at this new world they - like all passengers - are passing by. It interested her greatly, how this world was so much like her own yet was so different all the same.

"However, even I - a frequent flyer - still find myself fascinated by the sights of the wider realm as they pass by so quickly."
fontechnician: (Hmm?)

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[personal profile] fontechnician 2015-04-19 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
He jumps a little when she speaks up, having been so focused on what was below that he didn't even hear her approach.

"I imagine so. But where I'm from, we've just barely started research on flying machines. No one's reached this level yet."

When she approaches the railing, he moves a little ways down, staying within conversation range, but definitely making sure there's some space between them.

"Do you travel more for business or personal reasons?"
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[personal profile] litbydark 2015-04-19 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
For his sake, she doesn't seem to notice his surprise beyond a faint waning smile across her lips. It had been a long time since she had incited that kind of a reaction; she almost missed that.

"It isn't fairly common in my second homeland either," she admitted sadly. How few had the gift to see sights she'd seen, felt the wind against their face like this... Well, she wasn't a sellsword for only the coin. "Mainly business, though flight does make some personal travels easier."

That is a wedding band on her left ring finger, after all.
wickedone: (cold stare)

[personal profile] wickedone 2015-04-19 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Don't laugh, worm!"

Damn, that hurt. Fayt's grinning, and apparently rewarding the stupid beast for its inappropriate behavior, just fueled Albel's rage. He huffed and massaged his scalp, still watching the bird with hostile suspicion.

"I refuse to go near that thing." Albel pointed accusingly at Fayt's chocobo. But since there was apparently no other way to get around -- and like hell was Albel going to allow Fayt the achievement of doing something he couldn't -- he huffed again in frustrated concession and began looking at the other chocobos nearby. Hopefully he'd find one that wasn't so... ridiculous.
whowasfon: (cheerful)

Fon Master Ion | Tales of the Abyss (Very tentative voicetest. orz)

[personal profile] whowasfon 2015-04-20 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! Very clever.

[Ion is impressed anyway. The bat like creature is just confused. After hesitating for a few seconds, it attacks one of her at random.]
nomorecowbell: (confident)

Re: Fon Master Ion | Tales of the Abyss (Very tentative voicetest. orz)

[personal profile] nomorecowbell 2015-04-20 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course!

[Nanami is keeping both her and her clone moving, slashing at the bat-creature]

But keep that healing up! It's going to eventually figure out which one of me is taking damage.
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[personal profile] divinewrath 2015-04-20 01:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Unfortunately for Albel, he's landed the most convenient (not) housing he could possibly land. That is, living under the same roof as Nel, on top of the other Heroes living with them.

Rest assured, Nel is equally surprised. That's putting it lightly. Though not exactly pleased herself, she greets the man with a cool tone.

"Albel," Nel responds from the table, a cup placed aside and a piece of parchment sitting in front of her as she puts down her pen. "How unexpected. I take it you're not here for a chat over a cup of tea."
wickedone: (cold stare)

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[personal profile] wickedone 2015-04-21 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
He stopped; stared at her; then double checked the key and the door. They were correct. Damn.

Well, wasn't this just fantastic. Although he supposed it could be worse. It could be Cliff.

"Nel." His answer was likewise coolly civil -- barely -- as he crossed his arms. "I suppose they've spirited you away to be a 'hero of light,' too -- whatever that means."

Albel sniffed with some disdain and shook his head. "At least I'm not living with someone entirely useless."

that's terrible xD

[personal profile] headfons 2015-04-21 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[If he ever hears that explanation?

...Luke won't blame Ion in the slightest. In fact, he might nudge the other replica to do more things on his own. Or at the very least...

He'd try to suggest having the mindset that Luke isn't trying to go with him as protection, more than he is as a friend. In any case, though, now isn't the time for any of that. In fact, he's just going to give Ion a soft, exasperated sigh - there's the hint of a smile in there, but that's not important...
]

....................

[It's...

...Yeah, it's...it's the thought that counts.

And -- for some strange reason -- he has this sudden really cool idea to just... turn and attack Ion. So, without warning, he's turning around and lunging at his green-haired friend. His attack will not be super strong if it manages to hit, since there's that tiny part -- in the far reaches of the back of his mind -- trying really hard to fight it...
]
whowasfon: (reaching out)

Isn't it? ^^; Also I love your icon.

[personal profile] whowasfon 2015-04-22 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[If they ever have time to discuss it, Ion would love to go adventuring with Luke as friends. But now is definitely not the time. Right now, Ion is taken completely by surprise by Luke's sudden attack.]

Luke? Wha-? Ahh!

[The blow is glancing and his cry is more out of surprise than pain. But the Buer chooses that moment to press it's advantage and Ion is forced to roll away from it's strike. Once away, he raises a hand and very hurriedly casts.]

Es- esuna!

[That should take care of the confusion, at least.]
whowasfon: (peaceful)

Fon Master Ion | Tales of the Abyss (Very tentative voicetest. orz)

[personal profile] whowasfon 2015-04-22 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
Got it! Is that better?

[He casts a cure spell as the monster shrieks in pain from Nanami's strikes. She'd best finish this one off quickly though. The other one has gotten over it's initial hesitation and rejoins the fight. Now each is attacking one of the Nanamis.]
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[personal profile] lastfonmasterguardian 2015-04-22 11:43 am (UTC)(link)
(OOC this assumes that they've already met, but let me know if you want another prompt! :3)

[Not long after Ion finds himself cornered by the Buer, a third bird dashes into the picture, carrying Ion's knight in shining armor. Okay, maybe less of a knight in shining armor and maybe more of a small black-haired girl riding awkwardly on a Chocobo.]

[Either way, the Buer are low level, and Anise makes pretty quick work of both of them. Once they're down, Anise jumps off the Chocobo and runs towards Ion.]


Ion! Are you okay?

[Her voice is mostly worry, but there's a tinge of frustration.]
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Barkeep | Thrilling Adventure Hour

[personal profile] forcegalactic 2015-04-23 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
1. Crystal of Fire

"Now listen here," Mordecai cut the Moogle off in the middle of his explanation. "I understand that you're hopin' I stay here and help you all out, but my adventurin' days are looong over." He swiftly cut his hand through the air for emphasis.

"B-b-but sir!" Felton ran up to him and tugged on his Illusionist robes. "You don't have a choice! A lot of other Heroes want to go home too, kupo, but we don't have any method to send you back!"

Mordecai responded with a relaxed laugh. "No need to go worryin' your head off 'bout that. I got my own methods." He pulled the Moogle off and set him aside. "Here we go."

Nothing happened.

"Huh. Always worked this way before. Lemme try that again." He stood with his feet wide apart and arms outstretched, raising his chest towards the sky. "What in the world...? Why isn't this workin'?!"

Felton the Moogle watched in rapt confusion as his Hero continuously made that pose right in the middle of the crowd of new Heroes.

2. A Bar

The former barkeep sat alone on a stool, observing his surroundings with a grimace. This place was filthy. He had planned on sitting at a table, but the countertop looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years. The service was poor, the food was unfamiliar and bland, and there were fights popping up every ten minutes.

"How can you run a place with all this trouble goin' on inside it?" He wondered out loud, though to no one in particular.
Edited 2015-04-27 20:44 (UTC)
bloodypast: (I guess I'll save you)

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[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-24 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Chocobo capturing!

Honestly, Vincent was glad to see that some things remained the same. Moogles actually weren't creatures in a videogame, this world ran on crystals, he had to relearn all his hard-fought and trained for skills--but there were still chocobos.

His moogle, Ophelia, at least was aware enough at the moment to sense he was not in the mood for listening to her chatter. She'd already told him all the details about his new 'life', and his destiny! It was so poetic, according to her.

Vincent was more inclined to focus on the basics. Trekking out to the farm (and vaguely disappointed it wasn't the farm he knew), and... They didn't use greens? Crystals again? He took the purple 'lure' from the old man, and eyed it skeptically. Ophelia was chattering away again, going on about how he'd look so heroic on a chocobo. Especially if they could get a Red one! It'd be so dramatic with his hair and cape!

Vincent sighed, checked his gun and ammo, and headed out on foot. As they got closer to likely places, he hushed Ophelia. Warning her that no, they'd be likelier to GET a rare chocobo if she didn't scare them all away first. Her eyes had rounded, but she had gone quiet and activated his lure.


Airship Explorations!

Vincent missed the Highwind. Airships weren't new to him, but in a world that was both familiar and not, he missed the comfort of the familiar. He even missed Cid's language, which was a bit surprising. Still it was the best way to get to other major hubs of activity, and continue his exploration.

Ignoring how the wind whipped his hair around, and fanned out his cloak; he'd kind of missed the view.


Cue Battle Music (Random Encounter)

Vincent took careful aim, side-stepping and moving slightly back as one of the goblins as it feinted towards him. The sound of his gun echoed, driving it back and causing a chattering amongst the others. This was more annoying than anything else.

Apparently a small group of them had decided he looked like a good victim. They were finding out differently as he kept his distance from them while taking shots. They'd only managed to get part of his gil when one dared too close, and frankly he was hoping to scare them off soon.

Annoying.
thegreatninja: (moving fast)

Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-24 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"VIIIIIIIIIIIINCENT!"

Yuffie was riding atop a yellow chocobo with her moogle fluttering close behind. He didn't seem so thrilled at Yuffie's new burst of energy after hearing a strange silent hero in a red cloak appeared. Of course it was Vincent, who else would it be? So she rush off to met him.

As the chocobo approached it gave no indication of stopping. Instead Yuffie jumped from the saddle tackling Vincent with a wide hug.

"Your here! That's so awesome!"

[ooc: Was almost tempted to tag Yuffie sick on an Airship.]
bloodypast: (What?)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-24 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Vincent's head tilting--that had sounded like his name, but he couldn't be sure. A quick glance at his moogle, and nope--Ophelia was keeping quiet still.

Of course, with the sound of chocobo feet stampeding, he readied himself. Apparently this lure thing was as good as a green. Firearm ready, just in case it wasn't alone, but Vincent kept his hands up placatingly.

Until the illusion was shattered by a cry, and a form launching at him. Ophelia yelped with a kupo and took cover, deactivating the lure as the chocobo seemed to have no intention of stopping. Vincent hardly had time to actually recognize who the projectile was, before he was hit around the chest and waist, tackled down to the ground.

An 'oof', with the impact, and a blink before turning to look at who'd assaulted him. Who would even know him out here? Familiar dark hair, and with the boisterous nature, it could only be...

"Yuffie." He answered calmly, stating as if it was a fact.
thegreatninja: (Peace)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-24 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes?"

She looked up at him with a wide smile completely unconcerned with what he might have been doing a moment before. She kicked her feet lightly hitting his shins wither her toes as she spoke.

"You finally made it here! What took you so long?!" Not that everyone was here just yet but Yuffie was secretly counting on it. Of course she doesn't know what time this Vincent was from but that didn't really concern her at the moment.

She was just happy he was here.

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