dankmemes | test drive meme #16

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test drive meme #16

Welcome to Hadriel's test drive, and thank you again for your interest in the game! As always, our reserves page is here, and our applications page is here! Reserves open January 24th, and apps are open February 1st. Please remember that there is an app cap of 20 apps.

Two quick points here as well:
1. Any thread made in Hadriel's test drive will be accepted as the sole Action Log sample in the application.
2. All threads made in the test drive can be considered game canon, either through handwaving or through a shared mental experience while coming through the Door!

Test drives will be broken up into specific god mini-events, during which your characters can see how well they fare under the watchful eye of one of the gods. Choose wisely or just simply pick 'em all, and have fun!

F E A R

SCENARIO ONE: THE CREEPY CRAWLIES
[The Door brings in all that is chaotic and evil in the world. This may include you, may include the person next to you... and may include the monster behind you.

Watch out as you explore the streets of Hadriel, because you're not alone, and there's always something lurking in the shadows, waiting to impale you on its giant claws and crunch your bones between its mandibles. That's right, this time the Door is bringing you bugs from Starship Troopers, in all their giant and disgusting glory!

Bugs are, well, giant insects that come in all shapes and sizes, depending on the rank, and are way too tall or too heavy than they have any right to be. They can move quickly, most of them have the ability to fly, and their exo-skeletons means that it's difficult to really hurt them unless you've got some muscles on you. Or a really big boot, I guess.]

C O N F U S I O N

SCENARIO TWO: WHO'S THAT IN THE MIRROR?
[Something's lurking in the dark. Something that really wants to ruin your day by any means necessary- that includes preying on your darkest fears, or just, you know, simply killing you. But that's not a problem, right? You're big and tough! Except, so is this creature out to get you. And it knows all of your weaknesses and insecurities too because, well... it is you.

Doubles of characters will be flooding the city and attempting to ruin the originals lives by whatever means necessary. This generally involves killing the original and then impersonating them, but it can also mean killing people you love or just bringing up your awkward teenage years to traumatize you in front of all your new cool friends.

What can you do to stop it? Well, you could kill them first, that certainly won't require a few trips to therapy later! There's always locking them away, or maybe trying to befriend them because hey, who's better at ruining your life than you?

This is a mini version of our Dead Ringers event this month!]

T R A N Q U I L I T Y

SCENARIO THREE: CAN YOU JUST LIKE, CHILL FOR A SEC?
[Embrace tranquility! Or rather, get pulled, kicking and screaming into an event during which you magically have to find some chill, or else Tranquility will force chill upon you.

For this prompt, characters will find themselves in a state of sudden peace and calm, without much anger or meanness to go around. That guy you hate? Maybe you should give him a peace offering. The chick who stole your girlfriend? Maybe you should congratulate her! Everything is peaceful and everything is... sorta gray.

Don't get me wrong, it's nice to be able to relax, but we have an emotional spectrum for a reason. Pretty soon, the tranquility of this might turn into something a little creepy, even Stepfordish... but it's hard to really care when everything is so damn pleasant, right?]

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It's okay. This is one of my favorite series.

[ wow, he's not even gonna mess with him or tell him to buzz off. He turns another page. ]

Everyone is dying, dunno how they'll make it out.

[ He actually sounds kind of bored??? Doesn't even react to the pictures... ]

[camera down, prompto looks quite concerned at gladiolus' lack of... everything in terms of emotion. that's odd, he thinks, because although gladiolus is a generally Composed Guy, he's pretty hotheaded when it comes to his emotions and has no problem showing his distaste or absolute love towards something (never forget the cup noodles hunt just for his sorry ass).]

[this lack of reaction that one of his "favorite series" is, something else, for sure.]

...are you sure you're okay? Hey! If you need to cry, I can just leave! No need to hold it in, big guy!

[he's standing]

[ Climbing a volcano to obtain the perfect eggs for the perfect Cup Noodles is perfectly legit.

Gladio gives him a look. This may actually be the most emotion he's going to show right now. ]

Why would I do that?

[ Actually, why did he even start reading at all? He'll just. Stop. Right at the big climax of the book and close it. It seems pointless now... ]

[standing as he is, prompto gives gladiolus A Look... looks to his side, wondering if noctis or ignis are around to also see this happening. ??? gladiolus loves his books? what?]

--why did you stop?

[he's concerned]

[(is gladio going to kick his ass for speaking out of place?!)]

Uh.

You're acting weird right now, you know...

Dunno. Not feeling it.

[ Gladio sees that Look... and he just shrugs. HE AIN'T EVEN MAD? Very strange indeed. ]

Weird how?

[prompto has concluded that gladiolus must be sick.]

--you're just reacting all, calm, I guess?

[gladiolus' middle name is NoChill as far as prompto is concerned. he raises a hand to press to the other's forehead, is impressed at not receiving a reprimand for it and at the lack of a sign of a fever]

[thoughtfully perching his chin onto his hand now, arms crossed, he wonders,]

Maybe you're hungry? Ah! Want some Cup Noodles~?

What, I'm not always calm?

[ Wait. He may not raise his voice or anything, but even Gladio has to admit that sounded out of character for him. ]

Hm, yeah, you're right. This is weird.

[ Cup Noodles though... could that be enough to snap him out of it? ]

...I guess?

[ CALL A HEALER, HE DOESN'T SEEM ALL THAT EXCITED ABOUT CUP NOODLES ]

Dude... Gladio, you're not even excited for Cup Noodles?

[he misses the booming voice that proclaims hell yeah! at the mere suggestion of cup noodles for dinner. especially with behemoth meat, or eggs--]

Ah! Would you like to see the pictures I've saved of Cindy~?

[that always sends the both of them into a fit of banter; prompto never stood a chance with her, but hey... he wants gladiolus to be back to normal!!]

Not that I'm purposely saving pictures of her, or anything!

[he's quick to sit down again, going through his camera's storage. cindy, cindy...]

[ ...or shrimp. Don't forget shrimp!! ]

I mean, do you have any?

[ He certainly won't turn down free cup noodles. In fact, something that almost sounds like excitement even makes its way into his tone. You know the way to his heart, Prompto. Hot girls and cup noods. ]

Sure you're not. [ Ah, Tranquility still allows for sarcasm, apparently. ] Let's see 'em.

[prompto grows a tad more excited seeing gladiolus react a bit more like himself after the proposal. he's bouncing, moving from side to side as he swipes from picture to picture--]

I don't got any Cup Noodles, no, but I'm sure we could find some somewhere~ [he's growing perkier knowing that talking about hot noods and cup girls (wait) is causing a stir of emotion.]

[lifts his head up] What flavours do you reckon they'll have here...

[and back to his camera]

I only made sure to take shots of Cindy's good sides! Which--are literally all of them!

[this kid is in luv]

Here!

[and presents a sharp, pop-filter shot of cindy posing in front of hammerhead garage]

Isn't she great? [he's so gone, sighing like a lovesick puppy]

[ No god can deny a man his Cup Noodles, Prompto. Gladio shrugs. ]

Maybe bug-flavored.

[ Is he joking? Is that a joke? It's so hard to tell with the whole calm thing he's got going on. ~~Gladio would probably eat bugs if they were on Cup Noodles GROSS~~

Still, you gotta admire Prompto's craft. Of taking pictures of hot girls. ]

Yeah, she's something alright. [ That makes Gladio almost smirk. Almost. You're getting somewhere, Prompto. But the secret might actually be in making fun of you, sorry. ] So how many of these did she know you were taking?

[ He would be so (fake) judging if his emotional spectrum was anywhere within its normal bounds, you understand. ]

[you can bet prompto made a face at the bug-flavored cup noodle. DON'T EVEN JOKE ABOUT THAT, ignis might overhear and get the wrong idea?!!]

[and although prompto knows that gladiolus tries to put him down about cindy ("tries" lmao), he's learnt to not be conflicted about this anymore. ...except it definitely gets under his skin. not everyone is as great with the ladies, you can understand!]

Ah, she definitely knew! We even took a selfie together!

[swipes quickly to find the picture of himself and cindy]

It was in Cape Caem! She was really nice about it!

[now he just sounds defensive since gladiolus is kiiiiind of teasing him as normal]

[ True enough, Gladio nods at the selfie, his expression still blank. It's not quite his usual teasing, but it's something. ]

Guess I can believe that.

[ He doesn't even sounds incredulous, just... calm. Very weird. ]

How'd you get Cindy out of Hammerhead, though?

[so weird-- but now prompto's the one who is all fired up. because this is about himself and cindy, and prompto's always excited about that!!]

[so, in contrast to gladiolus' very calm and blank remarks, prompto is the picture of smugness]

We were on a date.

[no you weren't]

Riight.

[ He rolls his eyes. There's almost a hint of a smirk. ]

Did you bribe her with Iggy's cooking or something?

I bribed her with my own charm and personality!

[although he sounds pretty pleased with himself, he's also huffy at gladiolus' implication that cindy wouldn't ever willingly go out with him on a date]

[...then remembers it wasn't actually a date...]

Aw, man...

[that cruel realisation]

She was just helping Noct out with something the Regalia needed.

[sighs]

Knew it.

[ Alright, Gladio smiles. He'd have gone for a full laugh if this was normal. ]

Nice try, Prompto.

[he does shoot himself in the foot...]

Yeah, well! The picture is legit! She did take a selfie with me.

[gladio is kinda no fun when he's this serious, prompto realises. even if he still manages to tease the hell out of him with a few words.]

...so, are you feeling a bit better, big guy?

She's a nice gal. Doubt she'd turn anyone down if you asked nicely.

[ He sounds slightly less bored though. Like picturing it is enough to make him smirk. Good job, Prompto! He shrugs. ]

Wasn't feeling all that down to start with. Just... calm, I guess.

Ye- Yeah, well. [sore spot there!] I did ask, so that's what matters!

[one day he'll learn]

[for now, he crosses his arms and does a bit of a pout, but that's for himself.]

Way too calm for you. Aren't you wondering where Noct is at?

And you got a good picture, I'll give you that.

[ Oh, Prompto. You will never, ever learn. But if there's one thing that can snap Gladio out of anything (at least for the sake of the thread, hah) it's a certain Prince of Lucis. Gladio takes an immediate step forward, instantly tense. Gladio's bodyguard senses have activated. ]

Noct is here?

[don't put words in his mouth! but prompto is actually taken aback by the force of the other's question, as if the calm demeanour from a few seconds ago has disappeared to give way to the more forward, headstrong force that is gladiolus amicitia.]

[he takes a step back as the other does forward, but he's quick to reply nonetheless.]

There's a possibility, isn't there? And even if there weren't, shouldn't that be the first thing you ask...?

[ Wow, rude, Prompto!!! Tranquility was totally to blame here. Gladio shakes his head like he's trying to work out the fog in his head. ]

It's not-- [ Already he can feel his brain trying to calm down. Crap, what was he saying? He has to focus on Noct or it'll come back. ]

Aw, Shut it. [ He groans, getting angry at himself if only so he can feel something besides malaise. ] So is he here or not?

[it's like hot-and-cold, and it's weirding prompto out]

[but it's probably for the best that big, scary gladiolus isn't being Big, Scary Gladiolus]

He is, actually. I talked with him earlier. --he's fine, by the way. No need to ... not-panic about it, I guess.

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test drive meme #16

/flexes

/snaps pictures

more like takes a million selfies we all know the truth prompto

listen can't get enough of THIS face

lbr gladio would do the same thing if it was his camera

and we would all appreciate him for it

gladiolus "i'm not a model the camera just caught me shirtless" amicitia

prompto shaking his fist in the background..

maybe you'll have a 6-pack one day prompto

don't mock him..no one can compare to gladio.......

we can't all have this bod (no one. no one can.)

plenty of gladio to go around at least

he is happy to provide his services

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!! oohh i saw you reserved.. :)

I couldn't resist....

i'm so excited!! it's gonna be fun ;-;

finally submitted my app today heh

!!! i'm so excited for this cast... might you have plurk??

yasss I do feel free to add me it's @cantito!

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