Test Drive Meme | February 2014

[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. Shapeshifting Shenanigans
   The native kedan are shapeshifters and it seems like something's gotten into the water supply, because you suddenly find yourself able to duplicate that particular skill! Whether you're any good at it or not remains to be seen...
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

[unabatedly]

He's very good with cats. ...Usually. Sometimes. But he's never eaten one to my knowledge.

[The dog cocks his head and gives a low whine, brushing her hand with his head. She rubs at his ears, just as she had with Notch, and shakes her head. She shoots the other dog a fond smile, one that slightly dims when she looks back up at Hawke. It's a polite expression with mirth dancing at the corners of her lips.]

I should say so. But I'm sure they'll be fast friends. Valen's gone a long time without seeing other mabari like him.

[The tail gets to wagging and she does her best not to chuckle.]

But where are my manners? I'm Neria and this is Valen.

[iwannabeadragon]

[Hawke smirks and looks back at his hound.]

Look at that. He's more behaved than you are.

[Notch looks up at Hawke and responds with a huff, looking vaguely offended. He chuckles and scratches the dog behind the ears before turning his focus back towards Neria.]

Right. Manners. Forgot about those. Garrett Hawke, and this is Notch.

[unabatedly]

Astonishing, truly. You should see him when he thinks no one's watching. He likes to roll in the mud with the best of them.

[They sounded like parents fussing over children.]

The pleasure is mine, Garrett. From what town of Fereldan do you hail from?

[iwannabeadragon]

[It can't be helped. Hawke is a lover of mabari and Notch has been at his side longer than any other companion.]

Please, call me Hawke.

[Not even his closest friends call him Garrett and they're practically family by this point.]

Once upon a time we lived in a place called Lothering. At least we did before it was turned into a hole in the ground.

[He's hasn't got a clue if it's been rebuilt after all these years but even if it has he can't see himself going back. It wouldn't be his Lothering, just a copy. It wouldn't be home.]