Test Drive Meme | #42

[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: → Comment with the journal of a character you want to test; put their name and canon in the subject line for added sparkles. → Tag around with everyone! → Profit like you live on a the back of a turtle! → 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! 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 turtle shell! Dramatic Chase Sequence! You're running away from something! It could be anything, from a rampaging kirin to a gaggle of overly enthusiastic children! 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...? Where There's A Will, There's A...? The Life and Dreaming Planes have been merged, and sometimes what starts out as wishful thinking becomes lured into reality. That slick new motorcycle or pile of kingly treasure you were just daydreaming about? Surprise! It's just appeared in front of you. Though, it may only stay for a short while before it disappears again, so make it count. Hopefully you're not the type to daydream about terrible things befalling people you don't like... SECRET UNDERCOVER MODE ACTIVATE! The three major kedan families all have their own agendas, and you've chosen to entangle yourselves with one (or more!) of them. Are you hoping to shift the balance of power? Gain some favours? Perhaps you're on a mission to bring a criminal to justice, or maybe you just want to get the cream of the crop from the black market. Maybe you haven't been hired by them at all, but are using their name for your own goals... as long as no one discovers the lie! Wait... you want my what now?! The kedan are a curious folk, and the Foreigners are entertainment in conveniently arriving packages, especially when they come along with unique items that the kedan might not have seen before. Maybe it's your cellphone... or maybe it's your knickers! How badly do you want to keep your stuff from some overeager native shapeshifters who want to buy, bribe, or burglarize it right off your person? Sea prunes, get your sea prunes right here! Life in Keeliai can take a little getting used to: the chickens have scales, the cows have feathers, and the fruits come in more colour and pattern combinations than your average tye-dye shirt. Not to mention that meal you just ordered from the food vendor? Has arrived on the plate, and you're pretty sure you just saw it move. Everybody needs a little darkness... The Great Enemy may have been defeated over two years ago, and people are even willing to speak Malicant's name aloud now, but there remains a taint in the city never fully purged. Those who consider Malicant a dark god whose end was unjust are the cultists of Keeliai, and they aren't always so easy to identify as one might think. Sometimes their presence is felt in the growing urge to give into one's darker instincts, especially in such a foreign place... Illicit substances, anyone? Every city has its vices, and Keeliai is no different. Perhaps you actively sought it out, or perhaps an opportunistic dealer saw you as a potential customer needing a free sample, but you're now in possession of a packet of Lucid, an emotion-enhancing drug. Interested in finding out what happens when you crush that colourful crystal and ingest it? Incoming! Tu Vishan's latest landfall stop has brought an unwelcome problem to its residents: enormous, toothy creatures who look more like pterosaurs than most people are comfortable with! With a twenty-foot wingspan, these aren't exactly harmless local wildlife, and they have a nasty habit of swooping down on targets both Foreigner and kedan! How are you going to fend them off, or help someone who might have been injured by the latest dive bombing?? (Please note: This scenario isn't applicable to becoming game canon if you choose to app your character, as an alien pterosaur attack is a major event.) 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 uncontrollable urge to polish every paving stone in the Earth Sector? Anything goes!

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[bymyownway]

[She'd planned something along those lines. Ciri gives a nod.]

I'll trade you. I can get on his other side and send him back this way, toward you.

[Then they can pin him between the two of them.]

Be ready.

[With a grin, Ciri doesn't wait for confirmation on the plan. In a blink and a flash of blue, she streaks down the alleyway, appearing on the other side, target in the middle. He doesn't even notice that she's gone by.]

[wyldlifecontrol]

[Just like that she's gone in a flash. He wishes one of the others were here, someone more talented with magic than him. All he can guess is that she teleports somehow. Whatever spell that is he wishes he knew it.

Conall just stays where he is, readying himself for a signal or whatever she plans. It occurs to him that maybe they should have talked about this a little more. Too late now.]

Khadgar | Warcraft: The Beginning (possible spoilers, but will try avoiding them)

[trustwhiskers]

Library/Gardens (wildcard)

Khadgar was still was wrapping his mind around what had happened to him. The first day and night had been somewhat miserable and worrying, but he'd managed to distract himself with learning about the world he now found himself in. Now after some inquiries, he'd managed to find a rather impressive library and lovely gardens. After learning that the books had to remain within the library, he went wandering through the myriad shelves, quietly reading the spines of the books he passed. Occasionally, pulling one from the shelve to explore what the book held within it.

When he'd decided that he'd spent enough time amid the books, he went for a walk through the gardens to enjoy them.

Incoming

Khadgar had only seen creatures similar in appearance back home in books he'd read, but hopefully the knowledge he had of those creatures would serve him here with these. Calling out an incantation, he sent a barrage of arcane projectiles at one creature, driving it back and into the sky. The same creature ended up incinerated shortly after when it dived back down, which ended up being the last thing it did.

Once he'd fended the creature off, he looked around him to see if anyone else could use his aid and upon seeing someone currently being attacked by more than one of them, he shouted another incantation which wrapped the one being attacked in a glowing blue shield protecting them from the beak and talons of the pterosaur-like creatures. The defense established, he turned one of the attackers into a sheep, while turning his offensive magic on the other.

Incoming

[drinkuntilidie]

Kevas tasted blood in his mouth. It may have been his, but he cared so little about that it didn't matter. Once his blood got pumping and the adrenaline fueled him all that mattered was the fight. Blame it on his troll nature or his thirst for adventure, probably both. Kevas loved a good fight against man, beast, or monster.

Suddenly a shield of blue surrounded him ending his thrill. He stepped back, looking at the blue shell in confusion while the flying lizard attacked it in futility. Then Kevas saw the mage, and the troll narrowed his eyes. That must be the source of the sudden magic.

"Hey dere pink-skin! Let me outta dis thing!"

Sure, maybe he could walk right through it, but when it came to unknown magic he didn't want to chance it. For all he knew the human wanted to keep him caged in this thing.

[trustwhiskers]

The first attacker fortunately fell as the words startled him. Since the threat had been for the moment nullified until his polymorph wore off, he let the protective barrier fall away. He was quietly surprised to realize that the one he'd defended was a troll and he wondered if the trolls could also have decent members of their race or if he was about to end up facing two enemies here shortly.

"Sorry. I was just trying to help."

As a precaution he reapplied the polymorph spell to the flying creature currently being landlocked. At least it would give him another precious minute if the troll did attack him.

[bymyownway]

[She's used to taking control, of doing things on her own or trusting that whoever is with her is either overly capable of guiding their own path, or waiting for her to lead the way. It's nothing personal to Connal, but simply a force of habit from Ciri.

Far down the alley, she looks to Connal and draws her sword, ready for a fight if there is one. She's quite casual in her nature though, and doesn't look overly serious about using it. At least not for real. Here and now it's more for intimidation than anything.

She locks gaze with Connal and gives a nod. Ready when you are, friend. The moment he confirms, she starts towards the thief.]

You know, there are better ways to go about living...

[The moment she speaks, the kedan turns with a start, spots Ciri and her sword and starts to run. She's blocking one way, so his mad dash heads straight for Connal.]

[wyldlifecontrol]

[It doesn't particularly matter to Connal. At least they're working together to catch this guy. In the end that's all that really matters. By now he's used to working with others. Actually it's more accurate to say he's used to working with his friends.

When the sword comes out he stays quiet. He trusts that she's not using the sword for anything more than intimidation. She doesn't seem like the type to just cut someone down.

Then the thief is running towards him and all time for thinking is gone. Their man looks like he plans to bowl Connal right over. The problem with that plan is that Connal is stronger than he looks, and he looks pretty strong already.

Once he's close enough, Connal lowers his shoulder and lunges towards him in a shoulder check. The man grunts in surprise and pain as he gets knocked off his feet completely and crashes into the snow.]

She's right you know. You don't need to do this.

[drinkuntilidie]

"Did ya see me callin' out for help? I be havin' everythin' handled!"

As the shield fell away from Kevas nodded his head with a snort. Now the fight was over and he spent the last half of it sitting in a bubble. Kevas was clearly annoyed.

"If ya be wantin' to help maybe go about shieldin' all da mons dat be screamin' in terror!"

Of all the people that needed help Kevas was most certainly not one of them. Even if the creatures managed to injure him he'd be healed in hours, if not shorter, from his own abilities.

Finn | Star Wars

[rebelspark]

five.

[ He's trying to get to Rey. Save her. There's no telling what the First Order will do to her, and he can't bear thinking about it. He'll find her, he'll get her back, she'll be fine.

But these people are wasting his time. They keep grabbing at his jacket, the one Poe told him to keep, and he's doing his best to be polite, but forceful. He's not trying to make enemies, he just needs to know where he is, how he got here, and how he can get to Rey. Shrugging them off one more time, Finn's clearly agitated. ]

I'm trying to find my friend, okay? So for the last time, no, you can't have my jacket.

sorry not sorry

[courageandtenacity]

[oh, FN-2817. poor, poor wayward trooper. or, rather - poor traitor.

it's the voice that catches Phasma's attention; she'd only planned on doing some mild reconnaissance, see if she could learn anything in passing the kedan - or, rather, get better at learning anything in passing. subtlety is not her strong suit, but when it comes down to it, Hux and Ren are even less suited for this sort of thing. so when she hears a familiar voice-

she turns, cape twirling just a bit. it may be because she's given a wide berth by most; something in her posture, her attitude, extrudes keep away despite how much she is...trying...to tone that down. but when she catches sight of that speaker?

it's not so much an attitude as a nigh-palpable aura. the universal body language of a hunter that's just caught whiff of a quarry.]

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[social_insect]

That sure was a giant spider... spider lady? Wasp had been clearing away the civilians from the area where the injured pterosaur had fallen, but now she was faced with wondering which was going to be more dangerous. She rose up in the air, shrinking enough that her wings could support her. She looked unarmed, but she was clearly not acting like an unarmed person (at least a rational unarmed person) when confronted with an dangerous animal and an alien with a gun.

"Was that you that shot the dinosaur?"

Okay, pterosaurs weren't dinosaurs, and this probably wasn't a real pterosaur, but... close enough.

Re: Finn | Star Wars

[whitelotustile]

Some of the merchants can be a bit pushy. Need any help?

[Iroh had been out buying some groceries for dinner, but he's familiar with those kedan in the marketplace that take a special interest in Foreigner stuff.]

ooooh yes... *rubs hands together*

[rebelspark]

[ He may have successfully escaped, but Finn isn't entirely sure he'll ever be free of the First Order completely. Not while they're still out there, not when he committed such an odious act. He'll do whatever it takes not to end up in their clutches again, but sometimes the Universe has other plans.

Like right now, for instance.

Phasma might be hidden behind a mask much of the time, but he knows her face. Years of being groomed by the First Order to be their puppet means he'll be seeing her face in his nightmares for years to come. He should be afraid. Wherever he is, he's far from...well, not home, but...refuge. Friends; the few he'd made. He should fear her, probably, and he would have even just days ago, but worry for his friends gives him courage. So when he catches sight of her, he doesn't run like he probably should. ]

Where is she?

[rebelspark]

Maybe a distraction? Or a way out of here?

[ He definitely appreciates the assistance, and he just needs room to think without being hassled. ]

[consultingbishop]

Maybe if you had something else to trade?

[An amused voice comes from a nearby street corner, revealing a man who looks entirely human, at least. He's munching on some local fruit, smiling, almost grinning, in amusement.]

I've found things tend to go easier if you haggle.

have all the First Order love, Finn ♥

[no_light]

[ It's the familiar voice that catches his attention first, in its agitation it carries well. And Kylo Ren never forgets the voice of a man who defied him as blatantly as Phasma's flawed minion did.

He strides quickly through the crowd, albeit not masked he still has his size and build to make for an imposing figure in his black robes.

Kylo grits his teeth as yes, he catches sight of the man. Walking, talking, infuriatingly alive. ]

Did you misplace your scavenger again, traitor?

[bymyownway]

Unwise, friend.

[Ciri drops to a crouch, looking intently at the kedan on the floor.]

Just hand over what you've taken and we'll be on our way.

[For all his trouble to get away, the thief seems to be regretting his decision entirely. In the snow beside him sits a small brown packet, the smell of cinnamon fresh from it. It seems what was stolen was... food, actually.

Ciri frowns slightly and looks to Connal. Your thoughts, friend?]

[wyldlifecontrol]

[As Ciri crouches near him, Connal stand over him trying to look as imposing as possible. That look soon fades when he learns what's going on. He can't just drag a man off that only wanted something to eat.]

It's always a lot more simple with monsters.

[Connal's not great with people.

Connal catches her gaze. Even if they just met it should be obvious what he wants to do.]

Hard to condemn a man for just being hungry.

aw how nice you came to say hello :'D

[courageandtenacity]

[damn this crowd. snapping FN-2187's neck in public will do nothing for her, and as satisfying as it would be, it would do a great deal against. especially since Hux and Ren would never let her hear the end of it. to be fair, they're not on private property, they've got plenty of witnesses, they


are almost face to face. of all things, he approached her as opposed to running away like he should. she can almost respect that courage.

almost.

her lip curls in distaste - or a subtle snarl. pick one.] What are you talking about?

Trafalgar Law | One Piece

[hot_mes]

4

[You know, he just got through with an infiltration and nearly getting killed for it, it really isn't fun to jump into another one, but Law has needs and this appears to be the best way to go about it. He has no personal reason to work from within against the Snakes, but in order to get information from them, this is the quickest and most effective way.

Anyone may see him consulting with well-known leaders and then quietly walking away, surveying the crowds as he goes. While most people wouldn't judge on appearances, the way his hat shadows his eyes, the tattoos, or perhaps the cold scowl make him look extra-suspicious. He's up to something, and as he leans into a merchant's stall and mutters something to the kedan behind it, the terrified reaction is telling. Whatever he brings out from under the counter, Law makes a couple of quick gestures with his fingers, and the mystery object vanishes from the merchant's hands - and a corresponding bulge appears in Law's coat pocket.

Secret drops are so easy to make with his Devil Fruit.]

2/5

[It's not so much a mob as a cluster of five or six, but they all seem extremely intent on finding a certain someone. They shove and jostle each other, trying to be the first to get to him and claim their prize. Law, meanwhile, has just Shambles-ed himself to a spot behind them and pulls his hat low over his eyes, grimacing in frustration as he slinks off toward the nearest alley.

But one of them happens to turn around just in time to spot him, and gives a cry of "There!" to alert the others. Law bristles and takes off in a sprint, long coat flapping behind him. He's got his hand up ready to use his ability again, but he can't see anything close by which he can swap out for himself, not unless he wants to move that girl...

Whoops, he's just enough of an asshole to do it.]

ROOM! Shambles!

[In a blink, the slender girl is standing where he was a moment before, while Law himself is in her place, about ten feet to the left and in a position to double back on his path and keep running. The chasers pile into the poor girl, all except for one, who manages to swing around and outpace his competition.

"Get back here!" he bellows at Law's retreating back. "I want that hat!!!"]

foolish though it is XD

[rebelspark]

[ He'd wanted to run. Get as far away from the First Order as he could. But Rey made him stronger. Poe made him stronger. His friends, and their belief in a better fate, something to hold onto. He won't let go of that now.

There's no backing down now, and he gets right in her face. ]

You know what I'm talking about. You took her. He took her. Does he still have her?

[rebelspark]

[ He looks over at the man, notes that he's grinning, and sighs a little in frustration. ]

What do you suggest, then? I don't have anything else.

he's so lucky XD

[rebelspark]

[ Even with his carefully crafted bravado, there's a ripple of fear flickering through him at the sight of Kylo Ren. For her for his friend, he won't back down. Not ever. And that loyalty is stronger than fear. ]

Don't call her that. Is she here? What have you done with her?

[consultingbishop]

[Peter pushes himself up from the wall, dropping the remains of the fruit in a nearby trash-heap, before walking up.

He gently bumps into the kedan, which gains their attention instantly. Peter raises his empty hands up.]

Woah, sorry, ma'am, I didn't mean to knock into ya, but... [He looks up at Finn and flashes him a grin.] ...I couldn't help but notice you and this young man were having a bit of an argument.

[He moves his left hand, flicking the wrist, and a juulan coin of a pretty high denomination appears between his fingers.]

If I give you this... [He flips the coin between his fingers.] ...Would you mind leaving us alone? I have some business to attend to with this fine young gent.

let her hug you; also if this is too much lmk via pm and i'll edit for you!

[courageandtenacity]

[oh, it's not courage.

it's stupidity. that explains a few things.

Phasma allows him to be there for just another moment; just enough for some false plausibility. then she moves, trying to not only shove her forearm in to his neck, but twirl and pin him up against the nearest wall with it]

Do not raise your voice at me, FN-2187.