test drive meme #19

[hadrielmods]

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 April 24th, and apps are open May 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: WHAT A FUNGI
[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.

There you are, walking along, minding your own business, when you come upon a strange... something buried in the ground. No sooner have you noticed it then it pops out, ready to attack. This time, the Door has brought in some Mushbooms, from the Secret of Mana video game.

Mushbooms are large mushroom-shaped creatures that seem to be quite upset that you've infringed upon their territory - though who knew it was their territory to begin with? They attack unpredictably, dancing around before lashing out, and if you're not careful they might just hit you with sleeping powder. But who doesn't need a little nap sometimes?]

S O R R O W

SCENARIO TWO: SHALL WE DANCE?
[You received your invitation - now it's time to attend. Yes, it's the night of Sorrow's masquerade, and surely you're coming prepared. You've found an outfit in the shops, and maybe even a matching mask. You've learned the steps to a dance or two, or maybe you're counting on your partner teaching you.

What will you do, now that you're at the masquerade? Will you enjoy the delicate refreshments on the tables to the side, stuffing your face to avoid making eye contact? Will you make like a wallflower and watch people dance, hoping to be asked yourself? Or maybe you're the brave type, and you'll walk right up to a lovely person and ask them out on the floor. Whatever you do, the night is young - there'll be time for plenty more.

This is a mini version of the last day of our Seven Days of Hadriel event this month!]

C O N F U S I O N

SCENARIO THREE: NEW PHONE WHO DIS
[So you called your friend - you're sure you did. You opened up your phone, hit their name in your contacts list, and started chatting. Maybe you have something important to say, maybe you just wanted to shoot the shit. Only - somehow, it's not your friend. It might be a different friend, a perfect stranger, or even someone you hate. Let's hope they speak up before you say something too embarrassing, right?

Or you might be the one getting the call. You answered the phone, and someone started talking as if they knew you - as if you're a close personal friend of theirs. But who the hell is this, anyway? What are you going to do, speak up or let them keep rambling on about their latest fight with their best friend? You might even recognize their voice - wait, did they just call you sweetie? Oh shit, they definitely think they called their boyfriend. Wow, this is awkward.

The longer you wait to speak up the weirder it'll be. Unless, of course, you have no sense of shame at all and are happy to let them make a fool of themselves.]

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[lionhearrt]

[ The red aura from one of his clansmen pulls him from his slumber drawing the Red King to the ensuing battle. Mushrooms field the area, spreading like a disease and among them, clad in blue, stands an unlikely figure. Mikoto walks forward, red engulfing him, burning any stray mushrooms that block his path, including the remnant pieces from the explosion. ]

[pessimistically]

[ He recognizes the presence immediately. The former Red King’s aura is the same destructive force it’s always been, and it invokes the same reaction. Apparently not even death makes it easier to breathe around this person.

Fushimi remains where he was, waiting for Suoh to make his way over. For once the usual carefree pace is a blessing, giving him time to prepare. It's not every day you come face to face with a dead man. Let alone one this irritating. ]

So even Kings can be trapped here.

[lionhearrt]

[ He looks past him, a small smile gracing his mouth at the field of fungi still blotting the landscape, needing to be taken down. ]

When did you get here.

[pessimistically]

[ Oh, great. Smiling. Fushimi’s well aware of what’s coming next and he drops another knife into his hand, gripping tighter than necessary. Fighting side by side with the Red King wasn't something he ever wanted to experience again, but considering the circumstances... ]

Just now. How long has it been since you arrived?

[ Since it's obviously more than the half an hour or so it's been for him. ]

[lionhearrt]

[ He slips his hand from his pocket raises it up, while a small roaring fire blazes from his palm. ]

A few months ago.

[pessimistically]

[ A few months would be enough for most people to gain decent intelligence but, if he had to guess, he’d bet Suoh's spent the majority of that time sleeping. ]

... Were you the only one?

[lionhearrt]

[ The Fungi moves in, surrounding them and Mikoto smiles. ]

Watch your right.

[ And just as he gives out the warning, the fauna attacks. ]

[pessimistically]

Tch. [ Don’t order him around...

Despite the grumbling, Fushimi follows suit, jumping back and barely dodging the closest enemy. In the same motion he throws out the knife—once again glowing with the red aura, since it’s proven irritatingly more effective.

One down. As it falls, he slides another weapon from his sleeve and surveys the field. It's clear that the amount of mushrooms left easily outdoes his remaining supply. Instead of wasting them, he half turns back to his former King. ]

Your turn.