TEST DRIVE MEME ( 003 )

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Test Drive Meme #3

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 September 17th and that Applications will open on September 24th!

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.

Don't Go into the Light
Night has fallen, so to speak - or the appearance of night has - and with it has come a curious phenomenon. All throughout the land of Mu, the odd flickering light has started to lick at your periphery. It looks almost like someone bearing a torch or a lantern, and if you listen hard enough, if you really squint...it almost feels like it must be someone familiar, calling you to their aid. Maybe it's a loved one, or a friend. Maybe it's just someone who's liable to spark your curiosity, or for those who are particularly tender of heart, the crying of a child in need of help.

Either way, it's undeniable: someone out there needs you. And the only solution is to follow the light until you find them, because surely that must be the origin of that voice and that disturbance, right..? The phenomenon of ghost lights, of ignis fatuus, may or may not be familiar to those falling prey to the siren call of these mysterious, hovering lights. But their end purpose is very similar. They intend to lead you gently along, calling to you with memories of those you love or remember, until you reach an inevitable, potentially fatal roadblock.

The island of Mu enjoys mimicking the dangers and pitfalls of LifeAftr, and your journey is liable to end in a variety of equally unpleasant ways if someone does not see fit to stop you and pull you free from your trance. Perils such as quicksand, drowning, walking off the edges of cliffs, or simply being led directly into the nest of some great predator, are more than abundant.

Better hope that someone finds you before they do.

No Swiping!
Enjoying your time on Mu? Succeeded in amassing some meager resources, retrieving some food or supplies?

Not for long you haven't!

Mu has done its best to mimic a creature found on the mainland, complete with all its annoying, scavenging tendencies. Slypers are almost foxlike in appearance, orange-red with a white-tipped tail and a long, triangular snout, and are notorious thieves. Anything that isn't bolted to the floor has the potential to be snatched should you turn your back for a second, thus rendering all your hard-earned work in hunting and gathering utterly pointless when your food or water ends up in a slyper's belly instead of your own.

They're not easy to trap or snare by any means, but if you're fast enough, you might be able to keep your belongings from being the crowning achievement in a dirty little thief's den.

Which might be easier said than done. On Mu, slypers work in packs.

What the Cluck!?
Someone on the island embarked on some well-advised exploration, but discovered, in the process, something decidedly less pleasant than what they were no doubt hoping to discover. And now Mu has taken the example of its more reality-based counterpart, and elected for devise a threat of its own, modeled after the threat in question.

The trees will tremble and the ground will shake. And drawing ever closer approaches...the fustercluck.

Initially, one might mistake the fustercluck as a hillock of some kind. A moving hillock. With talons and wings and fins and claws and teeth protruding out of it? Come to think of it, it's not a hillock at all.
(While the Fustercluck doesn't look anything like this, we still thought this gif was both topically relevant and too good not to include.)
It instead appears to be a vaguely gelatinous mass of appropriated limbs and body parts, tangled and gelled together. Thick with moss, grass, and accumulated body parts, this creature functions more or less like a katamari: propelling itself along, devouring and appropriating any living thing unfortunate enough to cross its path. Once ensnared by its many clawing, grabbing appendages, it will reel you into itself until you're thoroughly embedded in the mass, organs dissolved and digested, leaving nothing more than a collection of limbs that it will then use to carry itself across the island.

There is no known manner with which to destroy this creature. Only the foolish will engage; everyone else should run.

Though of course, on Mu, you could always try fighting it...

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Ōkami Amaterasu || Ōkami

[mamaterasu]

Don't go into the Light

[This seems like a dream, but Ammy is wiser than that. A premonition, perhaps? Or something more...ethereal? Regardless, her vision is as keen during the night as it is during the day, and she sniffs around this new terrain curiously, scouting through the underbrush for anything that seems particularly interesting (and tasty). This place, even in her dreams, is new and unfamiliar, and she can feel the prickle of...magic, perhaps, making the fur around her neck stand out a bit. There is an energy to this world, that seems reminiscent of the Celestial Plain. Not holy, but...certainly otherworldly.

Her head shoots up suddenly, when she hears a voice calling, ears up and flicking left and right as she stands perfectly still to listen to the call. It cannot possibly be...she had to leave her little friend behind in the world of mortals. Though, if this is a dream or premonition of some sort, perhaps Issun is calling to her? Ammy whuffs, then begins to follow the sound a few short distances, until she feels a sharper tug at her senses, and it stops her in her tracks. Her lips roll back over her sharp fangs, and a growl rips through her throat.

Evil.

It's coming from the direction she hears her tiny friend's call, and Amaterasu is at a crossroads - does she follow? If her friend is in danger, then it is her duty to assist, but the malevolent nature of this aura is concerning. She can feel its draw pulling her in like a magnet. It seems too much like a trick, and the flickers lights in her periphery--they vanish like wisps of smoke when she turns to look. Something about this doesn't feel right at all, and she's not sure what to do about it. The calls get louder, and when she doesn't budge, they suddenly change, to the shrieks of another person she knows - a maiden who brews sake, and who always greeted her with a smile and a pat on the head.

No, that's wrong still. She knows they're all safe, she risked it all to ensure their safety. The Dark Lord was beat back, for now, and they would be safe. This is just a trick, by some lingering, evil force. Ammy doesn't stand for it. With a flick of her tail, she calls a mighty Fireburst by drawing the infinity symbol with her tail. An immense orb of flame sparks to life, illuminating (and incinerating) everything it touches. Ammy didn't want to destroy anything, just banish the eerie presence hanging over her, but...wow. Wow. That, uh. That one skill took it out of her entirely.

No, really. Ammy's godly form (for those that can actually see it) disappears entirely with a puff of smoke. Her Divine Instruments, the weapons she carries, are gone...as if her ablity to use the Celestial Brush. She is, now, in all respects, just a regular white wolf. Her ink is spent, and she'll need to wait a few hours to replenish it.

But hey, there's one good thing!! She still, erm...glows in the dark. No, really, the wolf's white coat is like a beacon in the night, white like freshly fallen snow and very stark against the blackness of night.]
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Sharing Kindness (Slypers)

[The first time her fish was stolen, Ammy was pretty upset. The second time her dug up taro root was pilfered, she was annoyed. Eventually though, she came to find the bushy-tailed creatures - she's assuming they simply are foxes - were just hungry, and she's a bit more able to forage than they were, what with her, erm...skills. She doesn't have too many feed bags left, but she can spare at least one for these wily foxes. Opening up the bag of fresh meats, Ammy sits beside it and barks at the circling Slypers, inviting them to take as much as they can - there is plenty for all.

Heeding her invitation, the furry critters ravage the feedbag, gobbling up every speck of meat they can get their jaws on. Once they realize this larger creature isn't going to make a meal of them, they even carefully approach Ammy to sniff her and inspect her. Some even try to paw at the rainbow flames billowing out from Solar Flare - the holy Reflector hovering on her back. It doesn't burn them, and they all begin to want to sniff or look at the shiny object. Of course once tries to nab it, but it doesn't go anywhere, planted very firmly in its spot a few inches above the wolf's back.

She lets all this happen, feeling no real threat from the foxes at all. In fact, the swell in her chest she felt when they were done feeding means Ammy earned herself a bit of Praise. Not much, but enough to make herself feel rather content with helping these hungry creatures (possibly) avoid stealing her next meal. Eventually, the wolf lays down in the sand to nap, and lets the Slypers crawl over her, each one trying in vain to dislodge the Reflector from her back to run off with it.

Guys, please, y'all ain't Arthur.]

sharing kindness

[souris_keteer]

Doggone stubborn little...

[Mickey isn't so keen on the slypers, as one has stolen his precious hat! He thought he was on the trial for the thief, but it looks like he lost them. He frowns, searching high and low... but that's when he spots the whole pack! Maybe one of them has it! He quietly sneaks behind the trees, trying to plan a quiet stealthy, spy routine...

... and then he sees their target. instantly distracted.]

Oh boy, a dog!

[HOLY SHIT YOU GUYS!!!!!]

[mamaterasu]

[The Slypers, hearing a sudden cry, scatter to the winds, and Ammy lifts her head sleepily, stretching out her back as her ears lift up and turn left and right, trying to hear any more of that voice she just heard. She's still a bit groggy after having just being woken up, but nothing a good shake doesn't cure. It also dislodges a bit of the sand that was clinging to her belly and legs, though Ammy knows she'll probably have to, ugh...wash it off eventually. Maybe a good rain will pass soon, so she doesn't have to take a...a-a--

Bath.

Grumbling at the thought, the wolf looks around, and spies a very peculiar creature just a small distance away. Is that a rat? Dang, it's the biggest one she's ever seen - Tachigami would be so proud of him.]

[souris_keteer]

[Whoops. He hadn't quit meant to do that, and they may still have his hat!

... Okay he'll worry about that later because DOG!!!!]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy!

[he eagerly runs over, kneeling next to Ammy.]

Look at that great coat! What a cute face! oooh, who's a good doggy, you are, you are!

[mamaterasu]

[Honestly, were Mickey to even mention his hat, Ammy would be more than capable (or so she believes) of chasing down once of those wily foxes or having them gather again for more goodies or food to eat. The animals of Nippon were always keen to gather around her, considering she fed nearly every one she had ever come across. She was seen less as a threat and a predator - even to rabbits and boar - than she was viewed as one of the herd, or a friend.

And speaking of friends, Ammy seems to have made yet another. Her face pulls into a wide smile, tongue hanging from her lower jaw, and her tail begins to sweep the air in rapid succession. Oh my, and he's such a flatterer, too, heh heh. Ammy wastes no time in invading his personal space, nosing the big rodent's clothes and trying to lick his face. She'll even duck into the "play" position once or twice, butt in the air and front paws splayed out.]

Don't go into the light (Carolann)

[esper_magic]

[ She didn't really recognize the voice calling out to her, but clearly they were someone in danger. Althogh going towards it, into that darkness was probably not a good thing. At the same time, a cry for help was still a cry for help. She couldn't ignore it. She drew her sword cautiously, starting to walk into the darkness. Instinctively, her hand lifted, calling a ball of fire both to provide light and to ready to throw if necessary. ]

Hello?... Is someone out there?

[ Follow the lights - she wandered along a little further, regretting she hadn't taken that molehat now - the darkness seemed like it was creeping in on her, trying to steal her own light, and she couldn't shake the feeling that there was something out there. But to her surprise, something else catches her eye - a glowing shape. Was that what had called her? She quickly started over towards Amaterasu, breaking into a run when she realized it was an animal. ]

[ ooc: side note, not that familiar with the canon so I have no idea if Terra would be able to see the godly form? XD STILL shiny pupper is shiny. ]

[mamaterasu]

[OOC: Oops, I knew I forgot something! And normally I leave it up to player discretion so you can choose, but most people cannot see Ammy's god form, even in her own canon. Only a few traits help them to see it - 1.) being a god or demon themselves, 2.) having a supernatural/magical sense, 3.) knowing who and what Amaterasu is, either by previous game canon/CR or an IC canon knowledge (ex: if your character is from Japan and knows the legend of Amaterasu or follows Shinto religion).]
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[Another voice calls out from the darkness, this time one Ammy has never heard before at all. There are still embers glowing from where she, uh...torched the surroundings, but at the least the eerie lights got the message and booked it around the immediate space - the flames of the rooster god are, after all, holy and cleansing fire - burning away impurities and banishing evil spirits. Ammy flicks her ears to the noise of rustling in the dark, choosing to stand still and allow this new voice to approach instead of wandering farther into the gloom. She can no longer trust voices in the darkness, and her posture is a little stiff and hostile.

At first, anyway. Once she spies it's a lady - a pretty lady - the wolf's muscles relax and she begins to wag her tail, lips curving up in a happy sort of doggy smile. Well hello there, my dear. ♥]

[esper_magic]

[ ooc: hnn. She KIIIIIINDa fits into category 2.. I think, since espers themselves are magic beings, she'd -probably- sense something different? But I'd play it as just a 'feeling' since she doesn't even know her own identity XD You're just a very special doggo. n.n ]

Ohh...! [ It's a puppy! A pretty fluffy puppydog! Her demeanor immediately shifts - she didn't know what it was animals that made her relax so. At least the kind that doesn't attack her, and this one was seeming quite friendly. ]

Hello there. [ Terra smiled, a rare, genuine smile as she stepped closer. ]

Are you lost? It's dangerous out here. [ What do you mean it's weird talking to animals? She doesn't know whether Ammy can or can't talk back like other animal species (i.e. Mickey) have) ]

[mamaterasu]

[OOC: Ah, yep!! That works out perfectly. I've been in games before where people could tell she has magical powers (since people can see the effects of her brush skills, just not how she does them), but had no idea who or what she was so. MAGICAL DOG RETURNS. /o/]
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[Ammy's tail wags a little faster when the woman comes near, and she can get a good look at her......traits, yeah. Those. >__> Ammy is adept at seeing in the dark, and considering the light her fur gives off is fairly bright, it's quite obvious where her eyes are very dutifully pointed to, panting a bit harder than before. Ah, the wonders of nature. ♥

Ahem, yes. Anyway! This woman is indeed correct, it is dangerous out here, those lights are still hanging around even after she drove them back with her holy flame. It'll be a while before her powers return as well, and the wolf is far less adept at fighting off anything while she has no godly powers or weapons to aid her. She can still do damage with her teeth and claws, but it's quite a deal less than, say, a sword or a bolt of lightning. She also can't defend herself, or this woman. It really is best they find somewhere safe to camp for the night... And while Ammy has no qualms sleeping out amidst the stars, she's pretty sure that's not a good idea for a human.

Come on, lady, maybe they can find an old building or a cave somewhere. Ammy paws at Terra's clothes with a soft whine, moving away from her a few paces and sniffing at the ground. She can smell other people, and other creatures, too. Surely there should be a place to stay somewhere. They just have to be careful and avoid the calls of these eerie lights. Or whatever else is lurking in the darkness.]

darkness and light (AND PUPPERS)

[demonpuppy]

[Chip had been following the strange wolf for a while now, first drawn by the strange power she held and then kept at bay by the sheer radiance of her self. She's not properly white, nor red or green, but the taste of her magic is enough to know that if they drew her attention? With their demonic blood it most definitely wouldn't be favorable.]

[They could hear the voices as well, warped slightly but still there at the edge of their perception, and they'd been hesitating in reaching out to keep the wolf from chasing after them before--]

[Chip yelps in surprise and scrambles back around the tree they'd been hiding behind, covering their head to keep any of the embers from reaching them, and once the swell dies out they can see the power around the wolf wisp away. Heart in their throat, they run over towards it to try and help out of sheer instinct, forgetting the potential danger altogether.]

Are--are you okay??

[mamaterasu]

[It's a shame, really, had Ammy known she were being followed, she would have either used a less, erm...aggressive brush skill, or not used one at all. But the aura she feels from the lights mingled too closely to that of her little interloper, and she didn't catch herself in time to stop from possibly harming them. Her ears do catch their yelp nearby, and she perk right up - that sounded far too real to be part of this illusion the dancing lights were casting - her nostrils flaring to try and catch a scent.

...O-Other than charred wood and grass, ahah, whoops.

Oh, but--hello there! Ammy startles just a bit at the person suddenly rushing at her, and jumps back a step with practiced ease, but it's just a...human? Mm, not quite. Her godly powers may have been whisked away from a few hours, but her perception is still pretty on the money. Approaching again, slowly, Ammy snuffles around the youngster's clothes curiously. Mm, they smell almost like the imps back in Nippon - demonic, but not necessarily evil. Not truly, in any regard. The imps were more mischievous tricksters, only able to do some real harm when they were in large groups.

Curious. She pulls back, sitting on her rump and tilting her head at them with a questioning sound rumbling in her throat.]

Hrrn?

[demonpuppy]

[The startling is mutual, and Chip stumbles to a halt when she jumps in surprise. Holding still with their hands fisted up against their chest, Chip watches the wolf inspect them with wide, nervous eyes, and relaxes minutely when she sits down rather than attack them.]

I...uh. Hullo.

[Chip's brow furrows, and they glance away nervously for a moment.]

I was...I saw you earlier, and...I don't wanna hurt you. Honest. But those--those lights, I think they're fae. 'S not worth listening to them.

[mamaterasu]

[Oh my, this is new. Usually humans are more than happy to greet her and play with her, likening her to a friendly stray or a very good-natured wolf. It helps that the tale of Shiranui (or, really, herself) made the people of Nippon so good-spirited to wolves like herself, especially a white wolf, but there are still a few who are a little more wary. Is it perhaps because this child smells so strongly like a demon or imp?

Mm, yes, seems that way, what with their words being so withdrawn and timid. Ammy snorts out a puff of air - child, you have nothing to worry about. She met all sorts!! There were even kindred souls amongst the imps she's encountered, to be perfectly honest. Some she's bought wares from, and others she's assisted in cooking their, erm...peculiar dinner appetizers.

Her tail thumps against the ground and the wolf calmly leans her weight against the child, nosing their knees before she's reminded of the lights. Fae...? That word is unfamiliar, but she's sure it's similar to a spirit or a ghost of some sort. Either way, she's fully aware those lights are not to be trusted. They reek of malevolence, and Ammy can still feel their dark auras hanging in the air, just beyond the ring of charred earth she created. They're no doubt waiting for the remaining embers to die, or for them to wander out past the circle of protection, but now that Ammy's aware, she's more keen to ignore their cries. She looks out into the gloom, and spies a few - dancing across the blackness like mock fireflies. How clever, to mask their identities to those of guiding light. Her nose wrinkles, and her teeth show for a just a moment, as she growls quietly at the lights.]

well look who's popular c:

[achievementhunter]

[The funny thing, about random bursts of flame in the middle of an otherwise murky jungle, is that it attracts attention. At lot of attention, undoubtedly- in comparison to many of the other dreams that have occurred in this place, Chara is almost certain that this one will not host such a forgiving attitude to disturbances.

So of course they opt to find the fool who made such a commotion. For curiosity, for... the potential of a fight, maybe. A stranger is far more likely to allow them to throw themself into danger with wild abandon- perhaps, finally, they could work off some of their frustrations.

Or perhaps not.]

You. [A word uttered in surprise, rather than a call. Chara stands at the edge of the blackened clearing, expression slowly shifting to something more guarded before they hold out their hand, palm up.] Now is hardly the time for fireworks.

[They came here to have a good time and they're honestly feeling a twinge of protectiveness, right now.]

you're one to talk 30+ tags uvu /gently adds to the pile

[mamaterasu]

[Funny, because Ammy was hoping for the exact opposite reaction - she was hoping the flames would drive off the pesky spirits that were lingering around her. It worked, yes, but she's not only lost her holy powers for a lengthy amount of time, but she also caused some great damage to the surroundings and can't swiftly correct and regrow it. It'll have t be something she comes back to, if, uh...if she remembers to. >_>

But for now, the voice that catches her ears is a lot closer and prominent than the echoing calls from before, and Ammy doesn't recognize it at all. Nor does she recognize the person standing in the gloom, or their strange clothing. It's unlike anything she's seen, though...she also hasn't seen or scented much of this dream-like reality. It very well could be a vision of something far, far into the future - her inner eye didn't usually rear its head, that's Waka's area of expertise, but she does have a bit of foresight, sometimes.

Anyway, a child is still a child, and Ammy wags her tail when she spots them, panting with a doggish smile on her face. Before--oh. Oh, uh...hm. Looking around at the damage, and the embers still glowing hot from many a scorched tree, her ears fold back and she looks quite guilty. She didn't mean to! It was necessary!! :c And if she still had her powers, she could easily fix it!]

40+ actually! #ThisIsFine.jpeg

[achievementhunter]

[Does she recognize them, or with all her powers, was she just as susceptible to ERASURE as the rest?

Perhaps, in this instance, it doesn't really matter. She is a canine, with canine tendencies. If she knows anything, she'll hardly be capable of saying so. And Frisk would undoubtedly be delighted.

...It was going to get rather cramped in their small shack.]

Don't attempt to curry my forgiveness; I'll not fall for it. [Chara tells her- but their body language says the opposite, a smile curling at the corners of their lips.] Look what you've done to yourself-- your markings are gone.

[Perhaps a visit to the mana pool would fix that...but would a mana pool exist, in this place? Shaking their head, Chara lets out a slow exhale, keeping their hand aloft.]

Come here.

BIRD JFC....

[mamaterasu]

[From the way the wolf acts - tilting her head to one side and approaching when bid to snuffle curiously at the child's clothing - it seems the latter is more correct, though any secrets these children may have will indeed be kept by the tight-lipped sun goddess. She has her own mysteries and secrets, after all.

Though, it seems the secret has been told, somehow. Ammy ears perk up, and her eyes widen slightly. Oh, so they know about that? That's...quite peculiar, as she's quite sure she hasn't encountered this child before in Nippon. Though, again, in this dream-like world, Ammy still isn't sure this is a vision of a person she will meet one day in the far future. That would explain the odd clothing they have on them. Again, something she's never seen before arriving in this nexus between dreams and reality.

Mm, but her markings...and really, her powers, that's going to return in a few hours. It usually just means she exhausted her supply of ink on one particularly powerful brush skill and has to wait for them to replenish. It's strange though, she remembers being able to use that one at least two or three times before her ink is depleted. Ah well, there's no use crying over it, they'll return eventually. They always have. It's just a bit of an annoyance, seeing as those eerie lights are still hanging on the edge of the circle of charred earth and wood, and she has nothing of substance to fight them off other than her teeth and claws.]

don't go into the light

[forgetmenow]

[He's been keeping an eye on those tricked by the lights, to make sure no one is lead anywhere dangerous. It's tempting, sometimes, to fall into the trance himself, but he resists. Sometimes other people resist as well and he doesn't need to help.

The wolf is... unexpected. But it's not just a wolf, not like any ordinary wolf. Just like he's not like any ordinary person. Curiosity gets the better of him, though he tries to keep his distance... at first. But it's hard to ignore those flames.

So he approaches, carefully, after the fire is all gone. And even with half his face covered by his hat, it's obvious that Cole is staring.]

You made it go away.

[mamaterasu]

[Cole had, perhaps, been downwind of Amaterasu - or she hadn't noticed him following her when she was entranced by the lights - but now that he's revealed himself, she tilts her head to one side. It's quite startling to be the so-called prey in this situation, but she senses no ill-will from this person yet. Looking around her feet, and the scorched circle where the inferno once blazed, Ammy really hopes he doesn't mean the greenery. Certainly she could restore it, but not now, unfortunately. It'll be some time before her godly powers are restored, but she'll be sure to return here once they are and clean up the mess she made. Hopefully by daybreak...

But, ah--he may actually mean those lights. Yes, she's scared them off with the fire, though her senses tell here they still linger close by, just outside the ring of blackened earth, where the embers of the rooster god's cleansing flames still burn red. No doubt they will converge upon them both again, once they feel safe, but--

For now, they are gone. They're safe.]

[forgetmenow]

No. Not that.

...Well, also that, I guess.

[There's no hesitation as he speaks. There is no awkwardness about talking to a wolf. Nor about responding when no real answer had been given. Because Cole hadn't been talking about the greenery or the lights. Certainly not directly, in any case.

He'd meant something else entirely.]

You made part of you go away. You're... different, now.

How...?

[mamaterasu]

[To be fair, Ammy has had many a soul talk to her like she could understand every word - it's actually normal for her to have people converse so openly with her. The people of Nippon wold do it often, and she's just come to sort of expect it. Though of course, once she understands where this man is coming from, she realizes he's a little more, erm...aware of her true nature.

Ahah, yes. That. Ammy puffs out a breath of air, turning her head away as her ears fold back. How can she explain this? Um...it's literally impossible without speaking, but gods does she hate doing that. It's no fun to converse in the way the humans do, and there are so many better methods of showing what you mean, but...this is tricky. Her ink is gone, too, so she can' even spell it out. Darn. Erm--let's see...

She circles herself a few times, acting like she was chasing her tail, then begins to pant read hard, laying down on her side, then looks up with a soft noise. She worked really hard and got tired, so her powers went poof! ...Get it?]

IT'S YOUUUUUUUUU (SLYPERS)

[holdmyhand]

[ Luna watches this whole exchange happen-- most of it, anyway, (since the shield is obviously not visible to normal people hahahahahaha--) and walks forward. What a beautiful pokem...pupper? not a pokemon? She's never seen anything quite like this wolf-creature before. The slypers seem to be trying to grab...something. They keep diving for Ammy's back like obnoxious fleas, but Ammy remains patient. Luna takes a couple more steps forward and crouches-- even without her pokemon, she could probably take on a couple of these things!!! Probably!!! ]

Are you okay? They're not bothering you? [ this wolf has a beautiful coat that just seems to....to glow. And it looks soft. THE URGE TO GIVE PATS TO IS RISING QUICKLY SEND HELP ]

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[mamaterasu]

[Upon Luna's approach, the Slypers scatter to the wind, leaving the sleeping wolf to her devices - though one does happen to smack her in the face with a paw during the hasty retreat. She growls after it, shaking her head. Honestly... They linger out of arm's reach, some lurking in the sea grass or behind outcroppings of rocks and scatterings of driftwood.

Twitching her ears, Ammy lifts her head and looks toward the cute girl that's probably the reason those foxes ran off. Immediately, her lips pull up into a doggy smile and she thumps her tail against the sand, panting softly. Hello there! Standing up, Ammy shakes off her fur, freeing flecks of sand from it and scratching her neck before she turns her head to where the Slypers skulk about, watching.

Those things? Nah, they're fine. A bit cumbersome - they took her food, man. Uncool. >8C - but otherwise harmless. As soon as Ammy fed them herself, the started to chill out. Nothing was about to go missing on her person, considering all the items Ammy has is kept in hammer space her fan menu.]

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[holdmyhand]

[ M-mmph... what a precious baby!! Luna beams happily at the (hopefully) telling sign that the beautiful dog-like creature seems to like her. ]

Good! I'm glad... [ she takes a few steps closer, and holds her hand out for inspection. Basic pokemon-wildernessing has taught her that Bewear don't have an agitated expression, but are extremely territorial and are typically unsympathetically adorable and accidentally deceiving.

Better to just be careful. Luna looks extremely hopeful...god she loves puppers. ]

I-is...is it okay if I pet you?

[mamaterasu]

[Ah yes, the usual human to dog greeting, she knows it very well. Ammy gives the small girl's hand a curious sniff, trying to memorize her scent, then licks at her fingers, coating them in a bit of her sticky slobber. Sorry, Luna, but Amaterasu is a very friendly pup-pup, and she doles out helpings of her slobber generously. Your face is next. Soon... +__+

The request to pet is met with a happy bark and a more furious wagging of her tail. Sweetie, you don't even have to ask for that. Immediately the wolf invades Luna's personal space, leaning her weight against the girl's body and looking up at her with her big, dark eyes. She night get in one or two quick nuzzles there, yup.

aware of dog, pls pet dog. ♥]