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TEST DRIVE MEME ( 006 )

Test Drive Meme #6
Hello, and welcome to LifeAftr! We’re pleased that you’re expressing an interest in the game. Here, you can test the waters, gauge how your character may fare in the world of LifeAftr, and even gain some in-game incentives, if you so choose.

Remember that Reserves will open on December 17th! Due to the holiday season, Applications will be opening on December 26th, with an app period shifted to end on January 2nd instead of the usual timeframe!

Two important notes:
1. LifeAftr's test drives take place on the island of Mu, which exists apart from the real world and possesses a dream-like quality that characters are innately aware of from the moment they appear on its shores. No need to panic or fret. Dreams are odd things, after all - and anything can happen in them. Why would anyone question where their mind chooses to wander in its sleep?

2. Due to the nature of Mu, threads in our test drive can not only be accepted as thread samples in your application, but can be accepted as game canon as well. In fact, certain choices your character makes in Mu have the potential to bear in-game consequences, largely in the form of test drive reward items.

United We Stand
This particular month, Mu has seen fit to recreate the strange, dichotomous island of Monsun. Most of the information regarding this peculiar land can be found in the informational post linked, but as a quick rundown: Monsun's western side is a hot wasteland of a desert prone of disasters and mishaps, but will affect your character's emotional and psychological state in a positive sense, while its eastern side is a verdant forest filled with endless resources...as well as a tendency to bring out the absolute worst of your character.

The western region blazes with a vengeance, the imaginary sun roasting overhead. The psychological effects of this area of island will shine far more kindly upon you than the sun does; your character's best qualities have been brought to light, and the longer they remain here, the more profound those qualities will become.

This is probably a good thing, too. Because those cactus plants on the horizon seem to be moving closer...and closer...

In fact, they aren't really plants at all.
Those who squint may find themselves thinking of another, cuter version of sentient cacti found on other worlds, but the mutual relation to a certain desert plant is where the similarities come to an end. Walking cacti are silent predators who prefer to slowly approach their prey, avoiding being noticed by their targets until it is too late.

Luckily, these creatures do not rely on projectiles to attack. Rather, their needle thin spikes can extend up to one foot out of their bodies in a fast, powerful motion - more than enough to puncture flesh and muscle. If you've ever wanted to try death by acupuncture, these are your kind of monster... but if not, a sharp weapon or fire will certainly help whittle down their numbers.

Regardless, all of your best qualities will come to light quickly in a fight, whether it be courage, diplomacy, compassion, earnest hope, or whatever other positive traits you might bear. Such is Monsun's boon to you.

Divided We Fall
The east, on the other hand, is the polar opposite to that desert wasteland. The sun shines evenly through the thick spread of deciduous canopies, which shade you from the worst of that unforgiving heat. The verdant greenery is perfectly temperate and even tranquil.

A pity that you'll soon find your worst qualities manifesting at a rather rapid rate. The proper Monsun generally gives you a twenty-four hour window before your most despicable traits start to flourish, but Mu, it seems, has sped up the clock significantly.

Scattered across the rich landscape, a herd of deer can be found prancing eagerly about, seemingly oblivious to their potentiality as a food source. In fact, they hardly seem to react to the approach of foreign entities at all. They're quite placid, and content to sit idly back until attacked - at which point they'll do little more than flee at a brisk pace.
What an ideal set of circumstances, truly. But should anyone else impose upon your peace, you'd better hope they don't mind encountering you at your absolute worst.

Don't Fear the Succ
You wake on a boat. It's a very nice boat, make no mistake, weatherbeaten and worn as it may seem, but it's still a boat, and you're still surrounded with lapping waves, as far as the eye can see. Or as far as the eye can sea.

Still, no reason not to make the best of this, right? Just sit back, relax, and let the wind take you wherever it may. You hardly need to eat or sleep in the regular sense in dreams, and this might be a good deal more picturesque than many of the dreams you're probably used to. All told, this is really quite a nice diversion -

Hold on. Did something just bump up against the hull?

Yes, in fact. Something did. Something with long, long, reaching tentacles that will soon snake over the deck to try and grasp your vessel in a death grip much like that of a boa constrictor: designed to crush and destroy.

It seems you've run afoul of that legendary creature of the depths; the one that every sailor most fears.

A kraken.
Hope you're not averse to a little hentai.

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budgetmage: (well the thing is)

[personal profile] budgetmage 2017-12-17 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
Ah- A person! [ Isette looks momentarily shocked, but it quickly wears off.

She gives the new arrival a quick look-over. She's... clearly not dressed for the climate. Neither is Isette, though - she's ditched her patched-up hand-me-down cloak, now draped over the edge of the outcropping she's at to provide slightly more shade - but the rough wool of her clothes is still a horrible material for the sun and heat. ]


You're not... from around here either, are you?

Yeah, the lights were me. I was hoping to bring by some people who could point me to actual civilization. [ It seemed like a stupid idea to leave shelter and water when one suddenly finds themselves in a desert, but it's not like she wanted to stick around forever. ]
priforprince: ([g] salute)

[personal profile] priforprince 2017-12-17 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
It's a casablanca lily.

[ No one told the staff of this suave person's canon that casablanca lilies are white. So. A casablanca it is. ]

A fitting flower for me.

[ Despite the sheen of exertion caused by wearing this much clothing in the middle of the desert, this figure is remaining calm. Explaining flowers is more important. ]

[personal profile] scissorhood 2017-12-17 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[If anything, her impulsiveness is increased as well. She rubs the back of her neck.]

This place looks pretty deserted. [Then she laughs.] These? Yeah.
raygunner: (that love (death row))

we're on a boat

[personal profile] raygunner 2017-12-17 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ Boy, isn't this kind of familiar. A boat, fearsome monsters... Yusuke Kitagawa, of all people. ]

Oh, it's the same for us, I'm afraid. Robin and Loki, unfortunately, have only five skills between them. It's terribly inconvenient.

[ hi yusuke aren't you glad to see your pal akechi ]
bigakutsuu: anyplace you wanna go (anything you wanna do)

[personal profile] bigakutsuu 2017-12-17 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Hmmmmmm. Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Anyone who's calling him "kid" is suspicious because they could be an adult and adults are garbage but also beggars can't be choosers so you know what?]

. . . Yes. [There was a lot more hesitation there than maybe warranted.] That would be greatly appreciated.

[personal profile] scissorhood 2017-12-17 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
[What's a lily. It's so pretty, though...]

It really is. It's pretty...
raygunner: (superpowerless)

divided we fall

[personal profile] raygunner 2017-12-17 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
Are you trying to get us killed, Sakamoto?

[ Oh, hello. Surely Goro Akechi is the person you most want to see. He's on this side for... some reason... that he can't quite place. It's kind of irritating. And hell, he feels paranoid.

Almost dangerously so. ]
budgetmage: (about that)

[personal profile] budgetmage 2017-12-17 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ She really doesn't look it, but yes, she is an adult. And yes, she is garbage - though probably not in the way Yusuke thinks most adults are garbage.

But anyway, if she notices his hesitation, she doesn't mention it. She just roots around in her sad cloth bag for a moment before pulling out a small waterskin and handing it down to him. ]


Try not to drink all of it. I know zero water spells and have no idea where to even find more out here, so we have to ration.
bigakutsuu: (wear any clothes)

[personal profile] bigakutsuu 2017-12-17 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
[In a ranking of the Phantom Thieves, Yusuke would rather see anyone else, actually, but at least Akechi ranks above like . . . uh . . . an adult? This kraken? More importantly, though:]

I wasn't aware you shared the wildcard ability. [He's just gonna try to have a fucking chat about this while there's a monster right there. It's fine.] It's disappointing it can't be of more use.
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effinlame: (3)

[personal profile] effinlame 2017-12-17 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
[He rubs the back of his head, huffing]

It's gonna hurt, but I'm not gonna drag you down.
want_to_belong: (Smile)

[personal profile] want_to_belong 2017-12-17 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
I could ask you the same thing.

[He jogged over to her, stopping a couple yards away and shifting his weight to rest mostly on one leg.]

Do you know where you are?

[From his tone, it sounded like he already knew. Or, at least, he had a pretty good idea.

Of course, she probably didn't. How would she ever be able to guess something like this? He could at least let her know it'd be okay. Pointing behind him, he continued.]


We've got a camp set up. Maybe. This is... kind of like a dream. But it looks like the place that we're really staying at, so maybe there'll still be a camp there.
effinlame: (7)

[personal profile] effinlame 2017-12-17 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
But why? You gardening?
effinlame: (4)

[personal profile] effinlame 2017-12-17 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
I ain' too great with courtesy. So sorry.
effinlame: (3)

[personal profile] effinlame 2017-12-17 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
From what? Deer?

[Akechi being there doesn't feel too weird since this is a dream. They might not have talked much about him after his death but... he could hear those gunshots ringing in his ears for weeks after. But in a surprise bit of tact he hadn't dared bringing it up to the others- if anyone had the right to it'd be Akira or Futaba or Haru. One of them that had been more personally attacked by their 'traitor'.

But they never did, so he didn't either]
raygunner: (haunting)

[personal profile] raygunner 2017-12-17 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
You may be new, Sakamoto, but I've been here for a while, and I'm well aware of what might be lurking around.

[ His tone just reeks of self-superiority, and Akechi's doing absolutely nothing to tamp it down. Irritated and frustrated, he runs a hand through his hair. Now would be a great time to not have a waterlogged gun; he can practically feel the danger in the shadows. ]

Do you want to die?
effinlame: (4)

[personal profile] effinlame 2017-12-17 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Akechi might be better spoken, but that smug air is too familiar. And almost by instinct Ryuji sneers, eyes narrowed. If he could see himself separate from the affect of the forest... well, it wasn't just Akechi that was terrifyingly familiar.]

Don't fucking talk down at me, I can handle myself.

[No self censoring, he finds he can't make himself care to]

[personal profile] scissorhood 2017-12-17 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
Why scissors? [That's a good question.] Don't know. They just feel natural to me.
raygunner: (3179109 (1))

[personal profile] raygunner 2017-12-17 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ Haha what. That actually manages to give Akechi pause, and for a moment he just watches Yusuke. His sense of humor can be... weird. But he doesn't get the feeling Yusuke is pulling his leg.

More importantly, he feels pretty offended? Rude. ]


I'll be sure to take up my uselessness with the Storyteller, Kitagawa-kun. [ There's a bite to his voice, but it's at least subtle. Akechi summons forth Loki and lets loose an Agi spell at the kraken. ] Perhaps your persona can be of more help. I'd certainly appreciate it.
raygunner: (echo home)

[personal profile] raygunner 2017-12-17 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
Can you? It'd be a shame if we needed to run because someone couldn't keep quiet.

[ ... ah. That's definitely a smart thing to say. ]
effinlame: (8)

[personal profile] effinlame 2017-12-17 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Ryuji freezes. There's no way Akechi could have meant it that way. Clearly he must have just meant that having to bolt like cowards. Not... well.

But he had researched them all, hadn't he? His fight with Kamoshida and the fall out was well known- he wouldn't have even had to to dig for it. And that self satisfied air just digs and digs and digs like an infected tooth. The feeling in his guts is familiar, and he has a brief moment of clarity: "No, no I'm not like that anymore, I'm better then that-!"

But all it manages is getting him to toss the stick aside- he's a lot of things, but he won't be that- before making his way at Akechi with clearly violent intent. No threats or banter, just aggression]
raygunner: (hum for your buzz)

[personal profile] raygunner 2017-12-17 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ And Akechi just stands there. Stands there watching Sakamoto coolly, a dark smile pulling up the corners of his lips. He's too casual for someone who's about to get punched, or maybe worse. But Sakamoto would have to summon his persona to do any serious damage, wouldn't he?

Akechi's endured worse than a punch or two. He cocks his head, a mockery of innocence. ]


Oh, did I hit a sore spot? That's unfortunate. You should learn to quell your anger. You know how much trouble it's gotten you into before.
bigakutsuu: (say what you want)

[personal profile] bigakutsuu 2017-12-17 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
[He wasn't even trying???? To offend him??? He just thought you'd have like fifty skills like Akira!! Five is like. so three palaces ago.

This is why he would literally take Ryuji over Akechi. At least Ryuji isn't ever out here negging his teammates. He's just crude and regular offensive. Anyway, fine Akechi. He'll just Bufu the fucking kraken dead. Dead-ish. Like -40hp more dead than it was previously.]


It would appear ice attacks are ineffective. [It's fine. He has a sword.] I don't suppose you'd happen to know this enemy's weakness?
bitch4bitch: (i am RILED UP)

Erika Fisher | Original

[personal profile] bitch4bitch 2017-12-17 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
A - United We Stand

Okay. Erika is not any sort of an expert on desert plant life (or any kind of plant life, actually) but she is pretty sure that’s not normal. Unless these are some of the most fucked up dryads ever to come into being.

...Actually, that would still mean it’s not normal, huh.

She squints through the bright sunlight and shifts to reach for the handgun in her waistband, casting a glance at whoever might be nearby.

“You’re seein’ this too, right?”

B - Divided We Fall

See, supernatural psychological effects are one thing, but it actually is super not helping Erika’s mood to be surrounded by all these fucking trees. She has never much liked nature, never liked being out in the woods, never liked hiking or camping or any of that shit that people go on about as BONDING ACTIVITIES or RECONNECTING WITH NATURE.

Frankly, Erika would like her FIST to connect with the FACE of anyone who tries to drag her into this kind of crap.

Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any punchable person responsible for this.

Which leaves punchable people not responsible for this as her next best option.

Which means that anyone unfortunate enough to step into her vicinity will find a switchblade being pointed at them almost immediately, while Erika’s lip curls back to show animalistic fangs. “Watch it.

C - Don’t Fear The Succ

“I hate the ocean I hate the ocean I hate the fucking ocean I hate the ocean--”

She absolutely was not this vocal about Hating The Ocean before everything started to go to shit. Now, though, she cannot risk anybody not knowing this absolutely vital information.

She can, however, risk running right the fuck up to one of those tentacles and jabbing her knife into it.

D - Wildcard

(( OOC: Just go for it if you wanna do something else!!))
effinlame: (14)

[personal profile] effinlame 2017-12-17 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh boy- that look. That 'I dare you' look is too much]

And you should learn to shut your goddamned mouth!

[He swings- and while he's unarmed and not bolstered by the Metaverse it is still a solid hit. No holding back, no Akira to grab his arm this time]
Edited 2017-12-17 06:02 (UTC)
raygunner: (haunting)

i flipped a coin for this

[personal profile] raygunner 2017-12-17 06:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ The punch connects.

Akechi stumbles back only a little bit. Blood, coppery and hot, coats his tongue. It's not a whole lot, but he'd bitten down on his cheek at the wrong moment. For a moment, he says nothing; he rubs at his cheek, and there's a curiously blank look on his face. ]


Is that the best you can do? I'm almost disappointed.

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