TEST DRIVE: SEPTEMBER

[simpathis]

— TEST DRIVE: SEPTEMBER —

Welcome to empatheias' test drive meme. This test drive is to help interested players test their characters in the game's environment. We've included a few prompts that incorporate specific elements of the game, though you'll find all of them have a lot of leeway for players to get as creative as necessary. Before diving in, here are a few things we'd like to remind everyone about the game in general:

• Date reminders. Reserves open Tuesday, August 25th and Applications open Tuesday, September 1st.
  
  
• Emotions are key! Empatheias' premise focuses on how anyone's emotions can affect their environment, be it big or small. While not every emotion will cause a reaction, significant ones definitely will. How much effect a character will have will ultimately be up to you, the player. Also, while we're giving a lot of leeway for the test drive, keep in mind that there will be some limits in the actual game.
  
  
• Everyone has an amulet. All characters have a unique amulet that is specialized for them. It will contain all of their emotion drops and it serves as the network device. Remember, communication is telepathic. Otherwise, it works basically the same.
  
  
• Assume the character is already in the game. Because "OMG WHERE AM I IS THIS REAL LIFE" threads aren't going to be very helpful in this test drive! Plus those are going to happen in-game, anyway. So to make things easier, just assume that they've been around at least a week or so. Still learning the ropes, but not a complete "first day" experience.
  
  
• First or third person allowed. Your threads can be in either first or third, but we'd advise being flexible about it. Remember, these threads can also be used in your application for samples! Reminder: We only require one sample and it can be done in either format. We have also made a change to our sample requirements, so look over the Applications page!

Now with that out of the way, here are some prompts you guys can work from!


PROMPTS

• Prompt A: How about giving the emotions a try? The following emotions will have more effect than usual: fear, bravery, grief, joy, anger, and calm.

• Prompt B: Refer to the Task Board and choose a task your character may be interested in taking up. For this prompt, you could have your character ask for help, already be in the middle of the job, or react to it in some way. Perhaps they were an unfortunate victim or want to create a job countering an existing one. You could even have a prompt making a job request.

• Prompt C: How about giving the amulets a go? Start a telepathic conversation and see how it works. Remember, the amulets are sending out the owner's thoughts so might want to be careful about how the stream of consciousness goes...

• Prompt D: (Taken from the Intro Log) Last month a giant tree overtook the clock tower in Merchant's Square, a place that's usually bustling with social activities and businesses. It still is, but this tree is more than just any normal tree.

1. HELP! Unfortunately for you, you've landed somewhere atop the leafy branches of the tree. If you can't fly or climb down yourself, you might want to call for help, be it shouting at the top of your lungs or accidentally shouting at the top of your mental lungs for all to hear telepathically. Just be careful not to fall—maybe someone will catch you but would you really want to take those chances?
   
   
2. Memory petal. Beautiful petals the size of one's palm continue to scatter about the city, most of them falling around the tower. These petals will start reflecting a memory of the individual closest to it. Memories are ranging from those that display one's greatest achievement to their greatest fears.
   
   
3. In the tower. Did you happen to wake up inside the tower instead? Bet you weren't expecting it to be dark and dreary with rustling vines that move on their own. There are some hostile creatures, ranging from giant insects and snakes, but easy to fend off. It's even easier if you think happy thoughts. However, if you succumb to your fears, then things will worsen.

• Prompt E: The long awaited tournament has finally arrived, and you can be a part of it!

1. In the Arena. Whether it was voluntarily or forced into it, you are now facing another Otherworlder to battle. Fortunately, it's not to the death. Unfortunately, how skilled either of you are is completely unknown. The biggest question of all is—can you even fight? But fear not, there's another secret weapon in your arsenal: your emotions. Whether it's striking fear into your opponent's heart with a bolt of courage, or making the ground break and crumble from the adrenaline, this battle will be unlike any have ever seen before!
   
   
2. Sparring match. Maybe you're not quite cut out for an actual bout in the ring. But how about a spar instead? Or maybe you accidentally walked in on someone's practice and are now the target.
   
   
3. Spectating. Shout louder! Let the stadium ring with your voice! Just try not to create too much excitement to actually cause the stadium to physically ring. Wouldn't want it to collapse on itself.

• Prompt F: The weather is a little hypersensitive at the moment, what with all the excitement in the air. Emotions are in full affect as people talk about the winners and losers of the matches. The results can be quite...interesting. For this in heated arguments, that is definitely a dangerous storm brewing around the area. Or maybe the air is getting so hot, things are starting to melt. Maybe it's the opposite—the air is ice cold and a blizzard might happen in the middle of summer! For those gossiping and squealing about their favorites, the sun seems to cast hotter and brighter rays upon them. The air just seems to be electrified! For those lamenting over losses, it just never stops wanting to rain.

• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include something that looks a lot like a vuvuzela and/or mirrors.

For your threads, put the Character Name and the Canon in the subject line to help readily identify them. You're also welcome to use more than one prompt for respondents to choose from. If you have any questions or want to brush up on the game information, refer to the Game Information entry. Otherwise, tag around and have fun!

Comments

Ienzo | Kingdom Hearts 3D | D-2

[formerschemer]

There had been so much going on, Ienzo had lost himself in strewn papers and books and theories. While acknowledging those around him, he had lost himself inside his own mind for the first time in what feels like forever. To have emotions so suddenly, to be whole again, well. It had been overwhelming at first, and he had of course fallen back on logic to keep himself going and attempting to discover what was going on with their present situations.

But that was then. How long has it been since he found himself in this strange place? Another world, one he can't fathom how he came to, and not one he's at all familiar with. He doesn't dare attempt to use the darkness portals to attempt to return to Radiant Garden with the others, he's been abstaining from use of the darkness as a precaution. While Lea doesn't seem to mind using them to his own means, Ienzo isn't nearly foolish enough to tempt that which should not be taken lightly.

But as his thoughts fall on the impulsive red head, a petal falling by grabs his attention. It's... changing. Show a scene that has his eyes widening, his heart racing and a feeling he had felt oh so briefly at the time flaring up as he watches the scene from another point of view.

Zexion, backed into a wall, so terrified at the realization that his existence was coming to an end. They weren't supposed to feel, it was against what they were, but he hadn't been thinking logically then. He had been feeling, and that emotion had consumed him, had him struggling against the damned Replica that had turned on them. Vexen's creation that had held him off the ground so effortlessly, had drained him and taken his essence into himself because of that bastard Axel betraying them. Ienzo doesn't even notice his hands begin to shake as he watches his own death, his cease of existance. The drop in temperature around him, so sharp he could see his own breath if he were to take his eyes away from the scene, doesn't even seem to register on a conscious level.

[seasaltkeys]

Roxas had been walking down the street, contemplating going to the task board to see if there were any jobs available. Granted he hadn't had the best luck with some of them but whatever-number-he-was-on's the charm, right? Besides rent was going to be due soon and he needed some money.

At least that was the plan until he was hit with a blast of cold air. Roxas looked around, knowing that that could really only be caused by emotions manipulating the area, otherwise it was a pleasant day. He looks around, finally finding Ienzo, though he didn't recognize him at first.

"Are you okay?" he asked, rushing over.

Digger-Of-Unnecessarily-Convoluted-Tunnels | Digger

[convoluted_tunnels]

-B (GTO806)-

"My great aunt always said: 'Never mix masonry with magic. It tends to make a mess.' And this just proves her point. But...on the other hand this road looks like it was in need sore of some tender loving care anyways. Nothing like a chance to put in some good solid stonework to add a little bounce to your step."

The speaker was a large furry creature, standing not quite four feet high but built like a brick shithouse. If you had to guess from the voice, you'd probably guess it was female. Honestly, more than anything else, she resembled a...wombat?

But wombats are not known for their bipedal stance, opposable thumbs, or ability to speak. They certainly aren't known for getting excited about brick laying. Her naturally logical disposition and good mood are causing things to fall into neat stacks rather than untidy piles, though, which is really helping the work move along.

-C-

I object to having psychic powers forced upon me against my will. This is a violation of my personal being of the worst sort. Is there a contract for all this I can look over somewhere?

B

[sugar_and_spice_witch]

And there's a floating girl in a rather strange outfit. She looks magical as hell.

"Ohoho, so we've got a real practical-minded one here! But it's not as if I dislike hard workers. Even if you don't like magic. Besides, you're so fluffy and cute! I want to hug and snuggle you and rub my face on your fur!"

And cue the grabby hands.

Aya Shameimaru | Touhou Project

[shameimaru]

[B.]

[ Doing actual work? How blasé. Why would Aya busy herself with something like that when she can hover around and tell you you're doing it wrong observe a lowly worker in their natural habitat? There had to be a story in there somehow, and surely the constant sound of the shutter snapping, or the somewhat judgmental "hmm"s coming from the tengu reporter won't be remotely distracting! It isn't like your work is all that important anyway.

Except it probably is. Whoops. ]


[E.]

[ Sometimes some actual fieldwork is in order, and while Aya would rather be on the reporting end of things, sometimes it was nice to give one's wings a good work out.

Standing on one platformed foot, the other leg bent behind it, the dark-haired youkai held a leaf-shaped fan in one hand, her expression somewhat bored as she looked at her competition. This would be cute if it weren't so sad. But she had to let her opponent think that they had a chance, right? Otherwise, where was the lead? The gripping story?

Underdog fighter does their best, trips at the finishing line. A real tear jerker. Did that mean Aya had to be the villain? Well, villains could be lovable too, right? And if it sold the story, she'd ham it up. ]

Hah? What's this? You're my opponent? What should I do? There's no way I can win!

[ She gave them a bit of a lopsided smile. Did she sound scared? No, of course not. ]


[F.]

[ Wet feathers are the worst. Hot, humid and damp, she was absolute miserable. Even her notebook felt a bit soggy. Needless to say, this tengu was in a foul mood. Approach with caution. ]

e

[dreamsign]

[ it's time to shoot the bullet!... in verens!

anyway her opponent turns out to be not so underdoggy after all. her first opponent got a cold or something and Reimu is pinch hitting or whatever. the point is the miko is the real villain here, brandishing needles between her fingers with a grin. you can do it you gotta defeat the villain!! ]

You'd better not be thinking of giving up already. I'll be bored if you don't even try!

Kunzite || Tales of Hearts R

[mechanize]

( Prompt B; - GT0801 )

[ Someone is going monster hunting for food and that somebody is a certain mechanoid knight. He might have just come across an especially tough looking snake like creature and is examining it for whether or not it's components can be used. He doesn't seem all that concerned about the monster, his facial features remaining impassive as he draws out his soma. ] Scanning. [ There's a 'beep' noise as he finishes, expression neutral as he moves closer, which gets the snake to hiss in agitation. ]

It would appear that this creature would be best suited for components within a hot pot. Commencing the acquiring of materials. [ Help him or not, Kunzite will get the required materials needed one way or another. Spicy snake hot pot sure sounds...good, right? Right. ]

( Prompt D; - 2 )

[ The petal that he comes into contact with shows him a scene that has long since passed but has occurred freshly in his mind since that day. The day where Lithia and Creed sealed one another way and he was left alone, without a master, without a purpose. He had failed in his duty to protect her leaving him alone. The memory resonates within him drawing out some small amount of fear that he does not register. The area around him darkens and the temperature might drop but otherwise there's nothing to note. Kunzite for the most part looks unaffected, outwardly, but his soma artificial as it is reacts quite readily to the memory. ]

( Prompt 0 - Random Scenario )

[ Think up a random scenario and we can roll with it! ]

The sound I made should not come out of human mouths. Also B.

[spirialink]

[Kor's no stranger to Kunzite's valiant efforts in making hot pot. He's helped him do it quite a few times back home, even!

...Granted, the effects those hot pots had were... questionable, to say the least, so Kor's a little skeptical at using this monster for hot pot.]

Are you sure about that, Kunzite? [He's wasting no time in actually helping to acquire said "components", of course, nor is he doubting Kunzite's scanners, but... spice snake hot pot? Really?]

Marie > Persona 4 Golden

[tsunderepoet]

Prompt D-1

[There's a fashionably dressed girl standing precariously at the edge of a tree branch, peering down at the city. She appears very unconcerned by the height or the somewhat dangerous way the branch bends under her weight. Her arms crossed and blue messenger bag resting at her hip, Marie observes this new location with equal parts curiosity and boredom.

The petals falling around her seem to avoid her; almost as if something invisible repels them.]

Prompt A

Go away.

[There appears to be a squabble happening near you. Marie and some guy are standing to your left. Her arms arm crossed and her scowl is clear on her face. The guy is rambling on passionately about something. Marie looks increasingly annoyed the more he goes on.

Impassioned by whatever he's saying, he grabs her shoulders. Instantly Marie tenses and shoves him away, slamming her hands against his chest.] I said, go away!

[But that's not all that happens. When she shoves him lightning crackles from around her hands and shocks the poor guy. He yelps and staggers away, practically smoking from the blow.

Unlike the reaction you might except, Marie doesn't seem surprised by this at all. She just looks like she's in a bad mood now, a tiny rain cloud looming over her.]

Prompt C

People here are annoying. [There's a long pause. It's unclear if this is even suppose to be heard or not but... it's being broadcasted either way.]

Let me go home already.

C

[egocentricpolicedick]

Hey, I appreciate the sentiment, but... People everywhere can be annoying, you know? You just have to find some way to handle them.

Pride | FMA:Brotherhood/Manga

[shadowofpride]

[B - GT0808]

[Selim wanted to make a little bit of money for himself, so he's off running through the streets after he had taken up a task he thought was simple enough for a kid to do. The task itself sounded like a waste of time like he was taking on a super secret mission. And no one would think twice that a little kid was up to anything. Quick, easy money, on top of an adventure. At least until he bumps in people while daydreaming.]

Oh, sorry about that! [It could be that you were the one he bumped into, or maybe you spotted him flailing about as he fumbles with all the letters -there were 5-- that fell out after he bumped into someone. The choice is yours.]

[C]

[Roast beef, quiche, pie, ice cream, these were just a few items flooding through the amulets of no one in particular. The list of dishes just kept coming as Selim was feeling a bit hungry while he was wandering the streets to see what he could eat. Despite the pleasant imagery, faint sounds of people screaming could be heard. The voices sound distorted enough that it was hard to depict what they were saying, but every once in a while, one voice kept yelling, "Don't eat me! I don't want to die!"]

[D-3]

[Well, somehow Pride found himself inside the tower when he had no memory of ever stepping foot inside it. The creatures found inside were more of a nuisance to Pride than anything as he tried to locate a way out. Whenever he did see the outside, he could at least see his progress. He was pretty high up when he first saw the outside, it was going to be a bit of a trek to get down and out. As he proceeded, he left a trail of corpses behind him. The walls nearby may even seem to be watching for anyone else in the tower. Something about being able to kill gave him a small bit of pleasure, and perhaps this place picked up on his emotions as the vines were at least not obscuring his path as much. Still, there were spots in the tower where he was in complete darkness where his powers were useless, leaving him rather vulnerable. He wasn't afraid, no matter how beat up he was, he just had to keep moving forward until he could use his powers again. Still, seeing a battered child may give a different impression to anyone else in the tower.]

[Random]
Whatever you guys want, I'll roll with it.

D3... well, I WAS needing to voice-test...

[kingandeye]

You're being too obvious.

[The soft click of a sword hilt tapping the top of the sheath is all the noise Bradley really feels like making up here. He had no reason to be subtle, after all -- a man his age had every right to be a decent swordsman. Why hide it? A trail of bodies after him isn't suspicious in the slightest, so long as no one sees his technique.]

[Nothing can hide the faint red glow around him, though -- as if this seemingly rational man always carries anger with him... As if Selim didn't know why, of course.]

Tohru Adachi > Persona 4 Golden

[egocentricpolicedick]

Prompt G

[Adachi is... well, he's kind of just wandering aimlessly, not really sure where to go. He's not exactly the type to go trusting people, or anything.

He found a vuvuzela somewhere, though. If you approach him and try to say something to him, he'll just... blow it right in your face.

Hell, he'll do that even if you don't approach him.]

Prompt D-1

[A bit later, he's... stuck in a tree. Sprawled out across multiple branches, actually.

Apparently, someone didn't take kindly to the vuvuzelaing, and threw him up there. Huh. Quite a predicament! When you walk past, he'll try to flag you down--]

H-hey! Help a guy out, would you? I don't do great with heights...

Prompt C

So, hey, uh... What do you guys do for fun around here? I just came from jail the boonies, and, well... I could do with a little entertainment for once, you know?

The Power of the Wild Card

[Or any other situation you like!]

D-1

[formerschemer]

[For all his curiosity pulled him along, growing stronger and stronger as he realized the changes in the atmosphere could become so rapid here, that even the slightest change in his mood could alter the air around him, that's not what drove him to wander near the tree.

No, it was the darkness he smelled that pulled his curiosity this time. And when he found the source, well, to say he's mildly surprised would be an understatement. Of course, looks are always decieving. Zexion used to be a perfect example of such, and Ienzo still isn't quite sure if he's much better.

One arm folded over his chest to support the other under his chin, he merely observes the man stuck up in the tree for a moment.]

How in the world did you even get up there if you're afraid of heights?

Rei Ryuugazaki | Free!

[chou_utsukushii]

[Prompt D2]

Rei still wasn't sure about finding his way around this strange new world, but he was certain he wasn't going to get anywhere if he kept ending up next to this large, out of place tree. He decided that he was going to set off in the exact opposite direction and keep walking until he found something familiar.

As he approached a large tower, he noticed petals that had been swept by the wind from the tree and landed near his feet. They were beautiful and ethereal, and he couldn't help but pick one up to examine it.

Instantly, a memory popped into his head and Rei gasped at the strength of the feeling bubbling up from it. He was back in the ocean, storm raging overhead, and flailing up and down in the waves with no way back to shore. Rei could almost feel the rain pelting him and the panic that welled up in his chest.

He started hyperventilating, fear and remembrance of nearly drowning sending adrenaline rushing through his body. Rei didn't notice, but the amulet hanging around his neck started to react, ready to collect the droplets of emotion. As he sunk into the deep in his memories, it was all he could do to keep from dropping to the ground and curling up in the fetal position.

[Prompt F]

Rei's mind always needed something to study, and the reactions he saw from the emotions of others seemed like a fascinating topic. He would stake out positions where he could people-watch, and if he'd had some paper and a pen, he would be taking notes. As it was, he made mental observations in the hopes he'd remember to write it down later.

A man and a woman were arguing, and he could see the air shimmer around them with the increased heat it caused. Perhaps they were breaking up? The man's face reddened as the woman threw an accusation at him, and in response, the light around them seemed to flare up. He retorted, and the woman started to cry. As if on cue, it began to sprinkle near where Rei sat, the raindrops hissing as they evaporated in the heat.

Rei was so engrossed in his observations that he wouldn't notice if anyone came up and started observing him.

D2

[tea_rs]

The tree itself brings with it some pretty bad memories. As in, memories of being stuck in it. That was a pretty terrible situation all around, and not one she was looking to repeat. She hasn't really figured out the petal thing, yet.

Which is just as well, because now there's a teen looking very much panicked in the midst of them. Her concern is immediate - is he alright?

"S-sir...?" Her words are meek as she hesitantly steps towards him. He doesn't look hurt or anything... maybe he feels sick? Or maybe he heard something bad? She's not the smartest when it comes to divining such things, but at the very least, she'd like to help if she could...

The Spine | Steam Powered Giraffe

[mybackstory]

A
It's not unusual to see the odd busker here and there on the streets of Verens lately, but perhaps seeing a seven foot tall person that was clearly robotic trying their hand at it was. Acoustic guitar in hand, having picked a place most of the others didn't claim, strumming along as his voice rang out pretty clearly in song-

Not faltering when he started to notice the area around him take on a rather cheerful glow, other than arching an eyebrow. The... other instruments starting out of no where didn't stop him either, since at least they kept in tune with the music he'd been playing with guitar alone. Didn't sound bad at all, these phantom instruments, even brought something of an amused smile to his expression when not singing. Just putting it up to this city doing something weird, really. Spine was having fun and enjoying himself after all.

Any who could hear his voice might start feeling a bit more cheerful than they had been, get this odd feeling of just needing to dance.

D 2
Spine had just been taking a walk, but even his own curiosity had drawn him towards the odd mix of clock tower and giant tree. It was quite a sight really, more so with the falling of petals, a hand lifting to shade optics, gauging just how tall the tree could be--

Until one of those petals caught his attention as it fluttered close by, brow furrowed as he reached out for it and was only met with the face of a man long since dead beaming out of it at him. His boiler ran cold for a moment, and if he'd been human he might have visibly paled from shock alone. A silver bot that was what he'd once been had a guitar in hand and look surprised at himself. The man applauding him.

He'd just managed to play the instrument for the first time without breaking a string, and it had actually sounded like music.

A thick vine hand coiled from the ground, only managing to wind around his ankle before thorns flowered into more harmless red and blue flowers. Apparently shocking a bot with the face of their dead creator wasn't the best idea, but it was actually a good memory. Even with the surprise copper bot pulling the earlier version of himself into a hug near the end of that memory.

A

[clockworkcopper]

It certainly was a nice accompaniment The Spine had gotten, the phantom instruments matching up perfectly with his song. And when his song came to a close there was no denying how uplifted people's spirits seemed to be, if the faint glow of the area and the applause from the bystanders was any indication. During the lull of silence as The Spine prepared for the next song, he'll hear a familiar set of footfalls and a hiss of steam approaching.

"Ya got yerself a n-n-neat setup here, Th' Spine." Rabbit said with a lopsided grin, mismatched optics glowing bright. There was always that sense of joy that came with performing and seeing how their music entertained their listeners, but this city made things all the more profound what with how literal those reactions could be. "Keep that up and I won't be needin' ta c-c-come along buskin' with ya. Could get those back-up harmonies workin' for me while I sit back an' e-eat ice cream."

Hibiki | Hibiki's Magic

[tea_rs]

[D-1]

[This is the sound of a tiny girl screaming.

This is the sound of a tiny girl screaming mentally and therefore without pause because there isn't even a need to breathe.]

'Where am I?! It's so high up! I'm going to fall I'm going to fall I'm going to fall I'm going to fall-!'

[However, the screaming suddenly quiets, trailing off. Although she may be distressed with her current location, she is at least accompanied by a certain squirrel like creature who nudges at her chin comfortingly. It's enough to bring her to her senses, and she struggles to control her breathing, one deep breath after another.]

'I-I'm sorry, Master. I'm scared-- how are we going to get down...?'

[They're awful high up... But she can't just cling to this branch forever, either!]

[GT0802]

[Considering she can't even figure out how to keep her own students from bullying her, she probably should have thought this job through better. But she also couldn't just leave a child without her special stuffed animal friend, so Hibiki had decided to take the job without pay.

This was proving to be a terrible mistake.

She's already drenched, her hair dripping as she shivers from the cold, cold water balloons. The job description should have been warning enough, and yet...]

H-haven't you thrown enough already? Please, all I need is Captain Snuffles... A-and besides, it isn't nice to hang him like that!

[Another water balloon drops in reply, and the best she can do is pull her arms over her head so the direct hit doesn't hurt as much. The little squirrel creature does his best to support her, his tails curled around her shoulders as he sticks close in an attempt to keep her warm. It isn't as though he can do just anything when the troublemaker is a kid, but he may have to climb up and teach the boy a mild lesson if this continues...

Then again, he's also still but a gusk, so some extra helping hands may be in order.]

D-1

[formerschemer]

[Ienzo isn't sure which is worse, hearing someone scream or hearing someone scream in his head. The words that follow it are clue enough to the location, and he makes quick work of going back to that tree. Honestly, it's becoming far too familiar a place for him. If it weren't for his curiosity he would have the sense to avoid the place all together. But this time, at least, it seems harmless enough.]

'Calm down, you'll be alright.'

[While he's still working on this whole telepathy thing, he hopes the girl could be soothed somewhat if she picked it up. His tone soft and polite, even in his own thoughts, as he debates the best course of action to assist once he's located her.]

Princess Mikotsu | Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea

[greatredsea]

C

[It's her first time using this amulet. A means of sending telepathic thoughts over to others? How fun! Perhaps now, she needn't rely too heavily on Fish's help to converse with others. What a nice change of pace.

As she activates her amulet and sends her thoughts through the channels, the pressure intensifies in the atmosphere. The image projected by Mikotsu's thoughts come in the form of pure... red. It's a well of red that stretches on and on. The image shifts and at the center, in the form of a static, dark red silhouette, the Princess takes her form.

The image is difficult to grasp in your head, but where her face is, you can see a wide grin stretch out...]

... Hello. My name is Mikotsu.

What's yours?

F

[Hot, blistering weather: not a particularly ideal condition for an underwater princess... and an undead underwater princess for that matter... to be out in the surface. In spite of her powers and might, none of it shields her pale skin from the intense rays.

Mikotsu wanders the streets, putting on a brave face and a half-hearted smile. She keeps composure and a regal air that fits her station while questing for water. A body of water. One that she can jump into and claim sanctuary. The dried fish bones tied to the ends of one of her pigtails speaks.]

M-my... Princess... It isn't very often that we can enjoy... weather such as this out here in the surface, is it?

Goodness... How curious that I can experience this humidity... even after my mortal form has passed on.

[She stumbles as she walks, crumbling against the side of a wall, much to the distress of her little attendant.]

Ah! Princess! Princess!! Water! I implore this city for a glass of water!

[yuureiressha]

[Ingo was still getting used to this place himself and yes, the weather was absolutely sweltering today. He even left behind his black coat and hat and goodness knows he doesn't like to part with them (if he were on duty, he would have proudly carried on frying in them, but out here, it really doesn't deserve much purpose, does it?).

He does spy the young girl with regal bearing out of the corner of his eye, but he doesn't give her or the fish bones much thought (there's so many questionable fashion choices here...), until he hears that mysterious voice, after she's left his range of vision!]

...

[What's this about the "surface" and "mortal forms"?! Did he just pass by ghosts?

Fortunately, he was so surprised, he immediately stopped walking, so he was still nearby when she started to stumble and her assistant began to cry out. Without wasting another moment, he turned and rushed to the princess' side.]

Hold on, are you alright?!

Steven Universe >> ...STEVEN UNIVERSE?

[demigem]

[D] (In The Tower)
[It's okay. He's been to worse places than this on missions! ... But on missions he's got the Crystal Gems with him and he's not completely and TOTALLY alone in a really... dark and scary clock!forest. Gulp. Steven may have wandered in here on accident, and started out with a brave face, but now his apprehension is getting the best of him as he holds his arms close to his chest, his eyebrows lifted in an expression of concern.]

Nice forest... good clock tower. I'm just... gonna get outta here and you don't have to do anything super scary. [Unfortunately what looks like a large, multi limbed snake(????) flops out of a branch above his head and Steven yelps, stumbling down several steps before a giant pink orb pops into existence around him...

and he goes rolling down the entire flight. Until something stops him -- a pillar, broken gear or...you.]


[G] (Who Let Steven Have a Vuvuzela?)
[He'd been searching for a vendor at the tournament that sold something good to eat -- maybe he could get one of the guys to give him some bits if they sold fries? But a mirror behind one of the stalls reflects the image of a long, tubular horn and immediately Steven's attention shifts as he runs over and peers over the counter.]

Oh my gosh it's SOOOO COOL!! [Food forgotten, he shoves his hand into a pocket, fishing around for a moment before he pulls out several coins and a crumpled dollar. Oh. He holds it out to the vendor who shakes his head, and Steven can't help but look disappointed as his lips turn down in an exaggerated frown.]

Can at least give it a little toot? [Before he gets an answer, Steven grabs a yellow one and gives the horn an experimental toot. the sound it makes results in a quick, excited breath inward as his eyes widen. Yep. THE. BEST. THING. EVER.]

THISISSOAWESOME!!!! [And he takes in a big breath, turns away from the vendor... and blows a giant "BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZRT" right into someone's face. Oops...]

[F] (Anger, but not his.)
[Steven is, luckily, getting used to the idea that emotions cause things to happen fairly quickly. It's not like he's unused to weird things happening. They're pretty common place. But watching this person have a full blown (literal) meltdown over his pick in the tournament losing is.... definitely hard to look away from. He's pretty sure even Ruby would be impressed.

Despite melting bleachers and sizzling hot stone underneath the person's feet, Steven is sitting just a short distance away, half hidden behind a chair while he watches with wide eyes. It's only when he notices the molten metal slowly inching towards his hiding spot that he scrambles up from his hiding position and hop jumps a few steps back. It's probably about time to leave and find somewhere safer to spectate.]

Hey! [He turns to your character, reaching up to grab their sleeve.] I...I wouldn't go that way if I were you, that guy's really upset about the tournament. It's really not safe!

[Wildcard]
[If none of those strike your fancy hit me up with one of your own!]

G (certainly not Garnet)

[furyandpatience]

[Garnet had lost Steven in the crowd for a few minutes, and was not at all surprised to find him in front of the one stall selling the obnoxious instrument that everyone was fervently blowing into at every opportunity. However, Steven's triumphant tooting was abruptly cut short as she reached out and... Crushed the vuvuzela.]

No.

Akihiko Sanada | Persona 3 (arena canonpoint)

[overcut]

B (GT0810)/D-1

[Akihiko's no hero. He's a half naked guy in a cape. But people are in trouble, so he's rolling up his sleeves (sort of, because again, half naked) and doing what he can to save the day. Innocent citizens are being targetted when they're at their most vulnerable, and he can't just sit by any longer and let them suffer. Those snowcones were theirs. Not some chipmunk's.

He last heard that the thief was sighted here, in the shadow of this mysteriously giant tree, so he does what any sane person would do and starts recklessly climbing his way to the top. He doesn't slow down until he's well past half-way up the tree, but when he does, it's to sit comfortably amongst the leaves and survey the land from his new vantage point. He's up there keeping sentry for a good couple of hours before the sinister rodent makes itself known, flavored ice still clinging to its stupid little sneaky thieving cheeks.

Akihiko jumps to attention. With feline-precision, he leaps at the criminal! The ensuing chase scene is epic and intense, but shockingly, it's hard to catch a chipmunk with your bare hands, especially when it has the home-field advantage. In fact, all that ends up happening is... Akihiko slips, falls, and barely avoids hitting the ground thanks to his cape getting caught by a branch.

He's dangling in the air when you find him. If his cape were to tear, he would fall to the ground and at least sprain something. But he doesn't seem to care, because-- there it is! The chipmunk! Smugly running down the side of the tree, taunting him!]

Y-- You! You there! [you? yeah, you, apparently.] Stop that chipmunk!

E-3

[Akihiko has never liked sitting on the sidelines. He's a fighter by nature, so resigning himself to being a spectator doesn't sit too comfortably with him. But it's fine - he's enjoying the energy of the crowd around him, and his heart is beating in his chest as he's swept up by the atmosphere. It's hard not to be psyched up when people around you are so excited they're literally filling the air with sparks.

It doesn't take long for him to lose his reservations about sitting out of the fight. He's soon throwing his fist in the air with everyone else, screaming at the top of his lungs for one fighter to GO FOR A JAB, HE'S LET HIS GUARD DOWN or for the other to ADJUST YOUR WORKOUT AS SOON AS YOU GET HOME, YOU'RE NOT REACHING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL. Once the fight really gets going, though, Akihiko... Akihiko starts drawing attention to himself.

He's climbing on top of the person in front of him, cape billowing dramatically behind him. He wants to be down there!! He wants to fight too! These people in the arena don't know what they're doing, and it is a travesty. His cheers of encouragement have started to turn into long-winded coaching advice that he's screaming above the raucous shouts of the people around him, and-- and now he's trying to stop the fight, beckoning the two fighters over so he can teach them the proper way to throw a punch or absorb a blow. Hm.

Maybe you're one of the fighters he's distracting and trying to teach how to fight?? Maybe you're the one whose shoulders he's leaning on in an attempt to get a better view of the arena?? Maybe you're just an annoyed spectator! WHO KNOWS]

wildcard

[throw anything at me hit me up let's go]

B/D

[egocentricpolicedick]

[... Really? Really?

Adachi just... stops, and stares. The chipmunk's not going anywhere, and besides, why even bother? It's just a chipmunk. This guy can deal with losing it.]

... Wow, you're kind of a mess right now, huh?

Maki Nishikino | Love Live! | OTA

[nandemonai]

[B - B is for Bully]

[even though she's only been on the island for about a week, Maki is already taking initiative. on a whim, she checked out the task board. she wasn't expecting to find a job, because she didn't think one would help her get home.

but one of the tasks reached out and grabbed her. the task was written by a little girl who'd had her wagon and toy(?) stolen by a bully. well, that was something Maki wouldn't stand for. as an idol, it was her job to make all people happy. but aside from that, bullying would not be tolerated. not on her watch.

she's on her way to the bully's house now, after receiving directions from little Mari (their names were similar!). she has a partner with her, to help, though Maki's pretty sure she would have been able to do this job on her own. her partner's mind seems to be elsewhere, and she finally stops so that they can catch up to her]

Hurry up, will you? You've been lagging behind this whole time.

[D - Snow Halation]

[Maki is walking past the tower when the petals begin to fall. she notices them and stops to catch one, noting how big they are.

the moment she touches the petal, it begins to project a recent memory. this happened just before she was brought to the island. other people around can watch her sing and dance with eight other girls. they look content, like they are putting all sorts of positive emotions into the dance.

seeing this memory makes Maki's eyes water. she really misses her home. what were the others doing? did they make it to the Love Live without her?]

[E - Nothing More Than Feelings]

[so people are fighting with their emotions?

Maki is watching with interest, twirling a lock of red hair around her finger over and over again. when she'd first heard about this tournament, she hadn't paid it much mind. but it's actually kind of exciting seeing people cause a commotion with just a thought.

she wonders if she would be able to fight this way... n-not that she really wants to. she's not a fighter by any means, at least, not in this sense! her way of fighting would be singing in that auditorium, trying to encourage people with her music. actually, that might not be such a bad idea...]

What's this tournament for, exactly?

D

[girlpower101]

[Guess who's standing beside you watching the memory in the petal, Maki. Hero Club President Fu Inubozaki, that's who!]

Hey, that's pretty good!

[Not that she can hear the song being performed but it certainly looks entertaining. Judging by the way the other girl is dressed, Fu can guess that she isn't a local.]

Are you an idol?

Ingo | Pokemon

[yuureiressha]

D 1.

[Well, the first thing Ingo registers upon opening his eyes is that he now has a lovely view above him of sunlight filtering through the leaves. It's a shame he doesn't have a skylight. Oh, and there's also the matter of not being in bed, but instead sprawled out on poky, sharp tree branches that were really starting to chafe.]

... hm, this is quite the predicament, isn't it?

[He simply cannot have his uniform be damaged! (Why was he in full uniform, anyway? Did someone dress him? He might have dozed off on the job before, true, but this was clearly not the underground...)

So, leaning away, with a gloved hand holding his peaked hat, to have a look at how far the ground was (no, no, it was clearly too high to climb down without snagging his coat), he decides instead to pull out a red-white ball.]

Chandelure, depart!

[And out will emerge, in a shower of sparkling white light, a floating, a monster that's a cross between a chandelier and a purple balloon, with round, yellow eyes and a smiling mouth, sewn-shut.]

Psychic! Take me down so we can go home, please. [It's too early in the day to question why any of this is happening, he should get ready for work.]

[And before the Pokemon brings him down, it'll bring him up, out of the tree. Please don't mind the conductor in the long, flashy black-and-red coat floating over the city of Verens, faintly glowing with a mysterious blue light, following that strange creature? ... actually, they might be up there for a while, because neither has any idea where they are.]

E 2.

As I've already explained, I'm really not here to—

[And he vaults left, then right, trying to avoid being hit because his opponent is not listening.]

Fight! I was only looking for—

[He ducks to avoid another swing of, what was that, some sort of bladed weapon?!]

Please stop that!

[He isn't even armed! This is unfair! He doesn't raise too much of a fuss, still quiet and polite, still trying to reason calmly with this overly-enthusiastic sparring partner he never asked for, but the man is distressed! Someone help? The pamphlet didn't say anything about this!]

E-2

[supbro]

[Okay, so, fun as this was to watch at first, it was starting to lose its charm. Pretty obvious this guy wasn't gonna fight back, and watchin' this all afternoon sounded like a real downer. So hey, Fistrick'd be a bro, and give the dweeb a way out. Mostly just because he hadn't had much luck findin' an opponent of his own yet, so takin' this one off this guy's hands sounded like as good a way as any.]

Hey bro, soon as you get done dancin' with your partner there, how 'bout you tag me in? Listenin' to you try'n talk him to death's about as exciting as watchin' paint dry.

[No, he hadn't suddenly found a new philanthropy streak, really he just felt like hittin' somebody. All this fighting going on was making him real itchy to join in. And the guy hasslin' this weirdo seemed like as good a target as any. Heck, the weirdo did too, but he probably wouldn't be as fun.]

Fistrick | Ben 10 Omniverse (I'M SO SORRY FOR THIS)

[supbro]

[E-2]

[Yeah, okay, so maybe you're just walkin' through the sparring area, right? Minding your own business, maybe getting in a few bouts yourself. And, say, real hypothetical-like, you happen to notice something a little out of the ordinary. Say, this weirdo who looks like a horrible cross between a pro wrestler and some punk-rock reject who's made a lot of bad choices in life regarding facial tattoos. Not to mention bad wardrobe choices, because...yeah, that outfit's sure a thing. And despite looking...well, less than friendly, so far he seems to be behaving himself. He's even having some sort of constructive conversation with some of the other fighters who didn't make the cut.]

"...it's not enough just to pump enough iron 'n bulk up, bro. That's just one step of many on the path to a better you. Your body's a machine, bro! you wanna reach your full potential, you gotta make sure it gets the right fuel! The right supplements, the right diet, you gotta get it all, bro!"

[...and, apparently, that's happening. There's some punk rock street hood doling out nutritional advice. This is what your life has come to, everyone. The end is very likely nigh. Also why does he keep saying Bro is he okay, is it a weird verbal tic or something]

[G]

[Toss up just about anything, this dork'll follow suit]

e-2!!

[overcut]

[Akihiko's been spending almost all of his free time in the sparring area, but to be completely honest, its been getting kind of dull. He's been kicking a fair number of asses, sure, but that's mostly because said asses belong to people who couldn't throw a punch to save their lives. Aki's been lecturing people on how to fight, but nobody's really been listening to him. Maybe because he sounds like a smug judgmental jerk when he tells people they need to go home and study the basics??

This face tattoo guy doesn't sound like a smug judgmental jerk, though. He sounds like a bro. Akihiko's been listening to him from a distance for a while now, but it's the word supplements that reels him in and makes him stand to attention. Akihiko drops everything he's doing and pushes his way through the group of fighters circling the Bro-spouting punk-wrestler, and he's totally unapologetic about any toes he steps on or conversations he interrupts along the way.

When he gets to the front of the crowd, his eyes light up. He's been waiting for this. Someone strong, someone smart. Someone who knows their shit.

It's time to make a god damn friendship.]

You there.

You have an amazing body. [ok kind of weird.]

Lithia Spodumene | Tales of Hearts R

[nolongerasleep]

[D-1]

[Up in the tree there seems to be a green haired girl rather stuck in the branches. The ribbons on her dress and her hair have gotten caught as well. As she tries to free herself it looks more and more like that branch will break. Does your character try to help? If she's left long enough the branch will break. She's not too far from the ground so it may be possible to catch her and she looks pretty small and light after all. (spoiler: She actually weighs about double what she appears to). Or if no one intervenes she'll vanish from the air and appear on the ground, still with a large branch tangled in her hair and dress and trying to get it out.]

[D-2]

[At another time, Lithia thought to try and investigate the memory tree. After being told of things she wasn't aware of and that people can see things there that they forgot, she was hoping to see some of the things that she was told had happened in her world.

A memory shows up, but one that disturbs her. It's in a room that looks really pretty with blue walls and white crystals. She seems to be sitting on a large crystal herself. A young man that may be familiar to some in this place is speaking with her, but something seems off about him. He seems really angry and Lithia is becoming scared of him for seemingly no reason. Then the memory suddenly stops as if something really bad happened.

Lithia herself is trying to look as if she's calm, but the environment around her shows she is far from it. Inwardly she's begging it to stop and her fear is causing a crack to appear in the ground.]

Does this tree ever show any happy memories?

[ooc: Of note for those familiar with Hearts, Lithia is from really early in canon. I'm fine with her being spoiled for later events, and being told about how there was a Creed here until recently.]

D-2 and let's pretend they've already become acquainted

[spirialink]

Of course it does! [He holds out a hand to catch one of the petals, and sure enough, a memory starts playing. It's one that Lithia won't recognize, but one that features her nonetheless. Kor and his party members, plus Lithia, Pyrox, and Peridot, are all in a home with an old woman. They're laughing and having a good time and enjoying her famous peach pie. When it's all over, Lithia offers to help with the dishes as repayment for the nice meal. The memory fades after that.]

...I know you have a lot of sad memories in your life, so it's easy to focus on those, but I'm sure you have happy memories too!

Youmu Konpaku | Touhou Project

[hellgodsword]

B: GT0810

[Ah, it's such a nice, peaceful summer's day in Verens today!]

Get back here!! That isn't yours!!

[...or not.

That sure is a chipmunk making off with a snowcone. And right on its tail is Youmu, pushing her way through the crowd in an effort to catch up to the thief. For a small critter it's really leading her on a merry chase throughout the city, weaving in and out of crowds and stalls. Youmu's crashed her way through several booths already and she's left quite a trail of destruction behind her. Not that she's noticed it, or the angry yells coming from furious merchants. No, all she's got her eyes on is a little brown furball and what its stolen from her: a snowcone.]

You're really making me angry!! Don't make me slash you!!

[She...can't really be serious about that, is she? But she's already got one hand on the hilt of Roukanken, and the townspeople are already wisely clearing the area for yet another overly emotional Otherworlder outburst. Youmu's mind is set on reclaiming what is rightfully supposed to be in her possession, and she's too riled up and hot and bothered to notice that she's going to be liable for serious property damage if she unleashes a spellcard right here and now.

Someone better point this out to one-track minded Youmu before she busts out 200 Yojana in 1 Slash, and quick!]

[unyu]

[ Ooh, she sees a treat to play with. And that's not referring to a snowcone. Swooping down, her giant wings blow a number of stalls away from her as she lands just by the chipmunk. Stuck with fear, the poor creature has no idea what to do but quiver as the woman reaches down and plucks it up with a hand. She brings it up to her face, but just as she's about to sniff it, she notices the white-haired girl coming towards her.

She cocks her head at Youmu curiously. Of course she knows a ghost when she sees one, bring from Former Hell herself and dealing with the more nefarious spirits there, but she can't quite make out what this girl is. A half ghost? ... Ah. She has her hand on her hilt. At that Utusho... tilts her head to the other side, much like the bird she is, apparently not threatened at all. ] ...What're you?

Yuna | Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru

[kamikazeblossom]

{Prompt B | GT0802}

[ Yuna is startled by one of the latest jobs on the task board. One in particular catches her eye. Specfically the one about a bully that has stolen a little girl's wagon. ]

Hyeeeeeh? [ She takes a closer look to make sure she's reading it right. ]

[ Yuna grabs the notice and searches for someone to help her show this bully that heroes are headed his way. ]



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{Prompt C}

Someone has stolen all the vegetables from today's harvest! [ Yuna runs around the barn frantically. ]

I-I was out in the field. I didn't see anyone go in... [ But that doesn't account for the whereabouts of Gyuki. ]

Gyuki? Did you see any- [ The Faery simply looks at her, a piece of lettuce stuck on his cheek. It starts to dawn on her now.]

Hyaaaaa! [ She screams before the dramatic water works begins to happen. ]

Gyuki, you ate all of it?

B

[girlpower101]

Hey, Yuna!

[Fu shouts but she's standing only four feet away from Yuna. She notices the paper in Yuna's hand.]

Hm? What do you have there?

Zeratul | StarCraft

[voidprison]

[B]

[It's nighttime, and almost everyone has turned in for the night. However, tonight there are some loose beasts roaming around, some of them getting pretty big. A job went out seeking someone to recapture them, but someone already took it -- but there's no sign of them...

...until one of the beasts gets captured in a force field. All of its movement stops, and suddenly, shimmering into view is a three-meter tall, gray-skinned, humanoid extraterrestrial. Using his psionic powers, he lifts the force field and beast within into the air, then begins to carry it off.

In addition to the stealth, though, the entire area seems to just...darken around him.]

[D-1 (sort of)]

[Zeratul had recently arrived and was looking at the tree. He hadn't seen anything like this since the withdrawal from Aiur, at least up close. Cloaking himself, he begins to inspect it, until he hears a cry from above. Without hesitating, Zeratul leaps into the tree, using a combination of his own agility and his blink to leap from branch to branch. Eventually he finds you, stranded in the tree. If you can get over the fact that a large alien just appeared right in front of you, he'll offer a four-fingered hand.]

Come with me. I shall see you safely down from here.

[E-1]

[After months of playing it safe -- it takes him some time to determine how trustworthy humans are -- Zeratul feels comfortable enough to reveal himself in broad daylight. And he does so with enthusiasm upon hearing there's gonna be a tournament. Hence why he's standing on the opposite end of the arena from you. Before the signal to begin is given, he activates the warp blade mounted on his right wrist and salutes his foe.]

And now, for glorious combat. May the best warrior win! En taro Tassadar!

D-1

[convoluted_tunnels]

[On one hand, eighty feet up in a tree is not a natural place for a burrowing marsupial to be. On the other hand WOW that thing came out of nowhere and is huge and looks alarming as hell. Let's get the obvious things out of the way before we go any further.]

I'm not letting go of this branch even a little bit until I'm reasonably certain you won't eat me.

Ky Kiske | Guilty Gear | D-2

[ridethelightning]

[Ky is conducting one of his routine patrols. He's not officially a member of law enforcement, but he likes to make patrols anyway, due to his background and him simply wanting to keep people safe. Today, he makes a stop at the tree as it begins to shed its petals, and one lands in his open hand. Ky can't help but stare as the memory takes shape.

It shows Ky confronting another man, one with brown hair and clad in red with white pants. The two seem to be at odds, until...Ky stops himself and says, "No. You're you, and I'm me."

The conversation goes on a bit longer, and the two ultimately go their separate ways. However, they both do so looking happier than they looked when they first appeared. It seems as though they've managed to bury some sort of hatchet.

As the memory ends, Ky clenches his hand around the petal. When he opens it, it has turned into glitter, which gets picked up by the wind. After pondering the memory, Ky continues his patrol.]

[[I'm also open to you giving me a prompt to work with, if you'd like, or making a new one. Just let me know.]]

[sibylservant]

[Mika likes to do her own patrols too, from time to time, when the idea doesn't freak her out too much. There's no way she can work with a law enforcement group that's so lacking and primitive, so there's no helping it.

A petal from a few minutes ago has left her mind reeling and on the verge of being physically ill. There's definitely a bit of a shaky, off look to her as she approaches Ky and tries to start up a seemingly normal conversation.]

Ah, excuse me. Did you just… see something?

Dr. Ivo Robotnik | Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog

[itsfromtheshow]

E-1

CITIZENS OF VERENS!!!

[An egg-shaped man with the face and head of a walrus stands at the middle of the arena, stretching his arms out as he talks and occasionally flexing his muscles. He clenches his fists and raises it up in the air.]

I am here to prove myself the superior of all outsiders! So that through this test of might and skill, you will all come to realize that there is no champion most deserving of being respected and worshiped than Dr. Ivo Rrrrobotnik!

Feast your eyes on evil like you've never seen it before!

[He puts his hands by his hips and puffs up his chest in anticipation of his opponent.]

Bring in my next vict-err, I mean, my next opponent! I wish to make an example for all those future fools that dare defy me!

[tsuninja]

[And here is Robotnik's next opponent in question! Kurogane is basically stomping his way into the ring. He's got a cocky smirk on his face and his trusty katana in hand. He's got a special trick up his left sleeve, too. ...Literally, it's in his sleeve. It's his arm.

Not that he needed an artificial arm to be a powerful warrior, but it helps. Provided the piece of junk doesn't get busted up again, of course. No worries there. Going by the guy he's meant to face, the battle will be over before he's even lifted a finger.]

Fools, you say? Hah. I eat guys like you for breakfast! [...No egg puns intended.] It's not too late to run away with your tail between your legs.

Tokaku Azuma | Riddle Story of Devil

[theworldisfullof]

-B (GT0802)/A/F-

[If you were to ask Tokaku if she actually cared whether the little girl got her doll back, she'd look at you like you were an idiot. She's still doing the job, of course. No, she's not going to explain why. Oh, great, you're back to the idiot look.

Anyway, Mari insisted on two people doing this, so you're officially on "come along and watch" duty. It's not like a little boy in a treehouse is actually going to pose the slightest obstacle to--

The water balloon hits her in the face, dead on. You wouldn't even think the two of you were in range yet; it's a miraculous shot.

And seconds later she's literally steaming dry. It's suddenly painfully hot out.]

Wait here. I'm going to go break his arm.


-E (3)-

...These people could be dangerous. Making it some kind of sport is stupid.

[You're either with Tokaku or just happen to be seated next to her, but either way, it sounds like it's her fault your popcorn got cold and stale within about ten minutes.

There's a conflicted look on her face; is she just being paranoid, or is there some envy mixed in there? She was the best at what she did in her world, but her world had laws of physics. Some of the otherworlders are starting to make her feel inadequate.]

B/A/F

[penduli]

[ It seemed easy enough. Help a little girl get her doll back, watch out for a boy with water balloons--

but apparently it isn't. Black recoils when the balloon hits his partner's face, then recoils further as the air heats up. He's a simple boy from a place that's probably perpetually colder than normal because of mushroom cloud cover, please have mercy on him... ]

Please don't, he's just a kid. I'm sure he didn't mean any harm. [ They're water balloons, after all. ]

Apollo Justice | Ace Attorney

[thedivineroar]

[G-Create your own case]

[There has been an incident on this day of celebrating. On this joyous day of friendly competition, blood has been spilt outside the arena. Someone had apparently been assaulted, leaving behind only a bloody vuvuzela and the victim beaten and unable to hear very well. Unfortunately the victim barely remembered who attacked them and the why was a mystery.

Someone had already been taken in as a suspect and several eye-witnesses brought in for questioning.]

What will your role be in this case?

[option 1]
[You are the one suspected of assaulting the victim, and Apollo has taken up your case to prove your innocence. Are you actually innocent though? Was it an accident or ill intent? Let's sit down at the detention center and talk.]

[Option 2]
[You're investigating the crime scene with Apollo and looking for any possible clues to find out who caused the crime and how it was done. There may be more than just vuvuzelas at the crime scene. You could also just be an eye-witness to the case, or personally knew the victim.]

[Option 3]
[You're with the Enforcers or the prosecutor for this case. You're not going to give up information that easily are you?]

[Option 4]
[You are the victim. Was the culprit trying to steal something or was someone just out for your life?]

[Ooc: The outcome I have in my head is that they got smashed into a mirror and then relocated from the actual crime scene when they passed out, but we can make up something else.]

OPTION 3!!!!

[spiritofjustice]

[Yes hello, here we have the guy investigating the crime scene in name of the Enforcers. He may be high-ranked, but he's not above getting his hands dirty out in the field. In fact, he mostly does work tackled by the Investigation division, because that's his area of expertise.

Doesn't this bring back some great memories, Apollo? Aren't you glad that a genuine hero of justice is in charge of looking into the matter? And isn't it helpful that you already know exactly how to weasel information out of him?

Bobby just finished questioning an eye witness, so he's totally open for being approached.]

Kurogane | Tsubasa Reservoir(/World) Chronicle

[tsuninja]

[D - 2]

[Kurogane had vaguely heard something about this weird magical tree and its petals. The details hadn't really stuck, nor had the possibilities. Now that he's finally passing by it, he experiences it first-hand. A petal landed on his shoulder, he attempted to brush it off and caught a glimpse of something shimmering from the corner of his eye. As the petal flutters to the ground, his gaze follows it.

A mysterious sword impaling a woman with long black hair straight through the chest. The crimson color of the blood flowing from her body stands out even in the darkness. The arm holding the sword appears to be disembodied, but is in fact protruding from a curious portal. Then the image on the petal changes. Now it shows a large, dragon-like monster, dropping a limp object from its mouth. That object really is a disembodied arm. It's still holding onto a sword as well- a katana.

For a few seconds, Kurogane stands perfectly still. Then he starts shouting, stepping on the petal over and over to try and flatten it. His worst fears just make him mad.]

THAT IS FUCKING BULLSHIT!!!

[His explosive rage ensures that every time he stomps his foot down on the petal, a hefty earthquake results from it. The tree shakes and starts shedding much more of its foliage as a result. Now it's virtually raining petals for everyone to enjoy!]


[G]

[Mayhem is brewing in the marketplace and perhaps whoever decided to start distributing vuvuzelas should've seen this coming. Some kid picked the wrong Otherworlder to pester with the obnoxious instrument. Kurogane got fed up with that noise within five seconds' time, ripped the vuvuzela from the boy's hands and broke it in half, all the while cursing loudly.

Cue one crying kid and one ninja who has no clue how to handle crying kids. Their combined emotions of grief and anger are causing several negative effects in the surroundings, such as a small fire, a localized hail storm and a cold wind.]

OY!!! BRAT! STOP YOUR WAILING! IT'S JUST A STUPID TOY! I COULD'VE BROKEN YOUR ARM INSTEAD!

[Thaaat is not helping. Now the kid is crying even louder and his out of control emotions cause all glass in a fifty feet radius to crack. How unfortunate for the mirror vendor, whose stall is positioned nearby. Now that guy is pissed off too.

Can someone step in to soothe the situation before half the marketplace is leveled by this domino effect?]

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[Oh good grief what on earth is she witnessing. Yes, the sound of those vuvuzelas does tend to grate on your nerves after a couple of minutes- Ok maybe a couple of seconds. But starting some kind of elemental storm of everything ever over it is a bit much.]

Now what's this? I don't think this brat here ever received a present from his parents on his latest nameday with that kind of outburst over a toy. [Said to Kurogane as she steps in and kneels down next to the child. She's pretty damn tall. Wouldn't want to upset the kid further.] How about you run along and play for someone else now? Personally I think the man might just be jealous he does not have one of his own, but well...

[She gives the child a gentle pat on the back and a wink, hoping to calm him down and send him on his way before things get any worse. Then perhaps she can deal with mister angry pants.]