TEST DRIVE

[ironwood]

TEST DRIVE MEME - TU SHANSHU EDITION!

Itching to try out writing a character? Then rev up your engines, grab your accounts, and slam your way into this meme! Here is a venue for you to try out whatever character there might be tickling your fancy, from fandom to OC, for as few as one and as many as MANY. Seriously, there's no limit.

How do you partake in this fantastic congregation of character testing? Why, by following these simple steps:

1. Comment with the journal of a character you want to test; put their name and canon in the subject line for added sparkles.
2. Tag around with everyone!
3. Profit like you live on a the back of a turtle!
4. Maybe even reserve so you CAN live on the back of a turtle!

But wait, there's more! For the low, low price of $9,999.99, you can even use one of our handy prompts when you tag someone. You could even pick one with a Random Number Generator to help decide which prompt to go with!

1. A Chance Meeting at the Turtle's Head.
   Remember, being here causes a great sense of-- well, shall we say inner peace.
2. Haggling Over Something in the Marketplace!
   Maybe someone else saw the exact same shiny thing you did at the exact same moment! However shall this be resolved? Remember: blood is extremely hard to scrub off of turtleshell!
3. Have Met Before? Because I Could've Sworn I've Seen You In My Dreams.
   Have you wandered into the realm of Dreaming via an archway in Keeliai? Here, everything is shaped to your character's individual mind. Dreams can be shared between characters and will result in a meshing of minds. These dreams can be positive or negative, depending on your character.
4. Dramatic Chase Sequence!
   You're running away from something! It could be anything, from a rampaging kirin to a gaggle of overly enthusiastic children, or even one of the newest editions to Keeliai's menagerie, an incredibly affectionate turtle the size of a minivan! One way or another, you can't stop, and much like a katamari ball, you feel obligated to grab everyone in your path along the way to keep them out of danger! Or perhaps you're more the sort to try and knock them into it as a distraction...?
5. Walking in a Winter Wonderland
   Tu Vishan's entered colder waters and snow now abounds all over the turtle. Are you out enjoying the cold? Maybe trying on some extra warm layers of clothing? Building a snow turtle for the kids to play with? Then this option's for you!
6. WILDCARD!
   Go nuts. Suddenly your character is fighting dragons! Good God, they've found the Millennium Falcon drifting in the ocean! Do you really feel the need to polish every paving stone in the Earth Sector? Please note, Wildcard options are also what you can choose to do if you aren't yet comfortable in the Tu Shanshu setting and would prefer a more 'dear-mun' esque experience. Please specify in your post!

Comments

Uhura | Star Trek AOS

[starfreedom]

[ Whoever thought that the plain on-board uniform was good clothing for the season? Was very, very wrong. Uhura's jaw is tight, and not only to keep her teeth from chattering. Somebody will answer for this, she knows as she trudges through the snow in the direction of the market that she's been directed to. ]

because reasons.

[dennshar]

[Wherever she's walking, there's suddenly (1) Ranger walking next to her, perfectly warm and very delighted at the fact that he's being hit by stray snowballs.]

The metaphor is fighting fire with fire, you know.

[Since she seems determined to out-ice the ice. Marcus smiles politely and offers her the cloak.]

Best reasons.

[starfreedom]

[ Yeah, well, Marcus. The look she turns on you is anything but icy. In fact, it's scalding. ]

[ She watches him for a moment, her fists clenched and bare arms going up in goosebumps, as a snowball hits him pretty well in the shoulder. And then, very articulately. ]

Is it? I wasn't aware.

[dennshar]

[Oh Susan. He wishes she was here, they'd already be best friends thanks to this Vengeance of God glare they both share. Marcus, briefly, wonders if he's got a nose for this.]

[And then the snowball hits him and he looks fairly amused, but is still holding out the cloak for her.]

Not from Earth?

[starfreedom]

[ ... fine. She sighs, and steps into the cloak. ]

Thank you.

And, as a matter of fact, I am. Which this definitely isn't, only I don't remember us going anywhere near a planet like this. Anytime recently. So I was just.

[ Seething. Deep breath, and she closes the cloak around herself, taking a moment before looking up at him again, this time with less promised smiting in her eyes. And more actual teeth-chattering, now that she can relax a little. ]

Thanks.

[dennshar]

[The moment she's wrapped herself in the cloak he steps away, politely, and continues walking beside her.]

Ah, well. I thought the translator might've mangled the expression. I'm from Arisia, a mining colony.

And if we're complaining, I was on a ship. A very nice ship, I might add.

[starfreedom]

... translator?

[ It's like he's said a magic word. Her interest snaps to him, all traces of hostility evaporated. ]

From what to what?

And I as also on a ship - with well-controlled ambiance, hence the less than adequate clothing, for this weather. But she's not within communication range.

That doesn't make my appearing here impossible, just - highly improbable, without very good reason, and much energy to spare, for this kind of a transport beam.

[dennshar]

[Without missing a beat:] Interlac to English.

[An amused smile.]

It's a bit too thorough for a practical joke, if you ask me, but honestly, there's really not many people who'd want to bring me anywhere.

[Because. Superpower of annoying people.]

[starfreedom]

[ Interlac. ]

In case returning where we should be isn't as prompt as a joke would be, would you consider teaching me? [ Quick smile. ] Xenolinguist. It's my job.

[ She wraps a bit more comfortably in the cloak, and nods in the direction she was going. His help is appreciated; that doesn't mean that she's not getting clothes of her own. ]

Have you been here long?

[dennshar]

Why on earth would anyone want to learn Interlac?

[There's humour in his eyes however, despite the roguish smile.]

No, my dear lady, I just arrived. [Another snowball hits him, and he keeps smiling as he dusts it off.] Thinking of staying if this keeps up.

[starfreedom]

[ Lightly. ] Ah, but we're not on earth. And one never knows what'll be needed.

[ Her eyes soften, just for a moment. Not taking on a new interest, no, but they do soften. Holding out his cloak, the address. The chivalry was at distinct odds with the ease of acceptance of interstellar travel. The combination piques her interest, and she's never been good an resisting her curiosity. Unless there were additional factors, of course. ]

In that case, you'll have to tell me what place raises people to be encouraged to stay when attacked - and after they've been deprived of their armor, no less!

[dennshar]

[He holds up a finger to protest. Lowers it.]

Point taken.

[A beat.]

In my opinion, regardless of wherever one's raised, the only necessary things are kind words, and large sticks. Gets a lot done.