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MARCH TEST DRIVE

TEST DRIVE

MARCH TEST DRIVE
The city of Recollé...

To infinity...and beyond!

I.
Wake up, get up, get out there, Retrospecters! Today's a new day and with the roads in place thanks to the efforts of Retrospec users, several locations may be explored. With Pesgare three hours south by boat, Respatrum an hour east and underground, Bosuma two hours west through the Recollé Woods and Magatus seven hours north from the city, visitors may come and go to explore the regions and their points of interest.

The travel may take some time and the scenery will change around you as you go. Those same monsters from before continue to lurk just outside of the city and on the path to these locations and wild flora sprawls over various pathways. Take some time to study them if you'd like.

And speaking of study, along the way you'll find various road signs and warnings along the way including giant man-eating frogs, fire-breathing horses, severe flood warnings and more. In addition you will find large directories in the middle of the road pointing you in the directions of the four locations.

However, you'll also find these helpful guys who just want to do a good job and will get to work on these new roads! But wait, shouldn't they be working on some of the unfinished pathways and not the main ones? How do you stop these crazy things anyway? You may have to find a way to subdue the jackhammers or direct them to a new location. Good luck getting them to listen over the noise.

II.
Then again, with these pathways open now you may find yourself already in one of these new districts and very, very far away from your home. One minute maybe you're driving along, listening to your favorite road trip playlist as you prepare for Spring Break and the next you'll realize a wrong turn has lead you straight into the heart of a snowy mountain. Has this forest always been here? This seaside village is way too crowded!

No matter which of the areas you end up in, it will be up to you to find your way out and back without a map on-hand. There's a good chance you can find strangers or maybe even some friends in these regions to fill you in, but there's always something going on to distract from your main goal.

In Pesgare, you may find yourself in the midst of a heavy rain shower. While some of you may be prepared and have an umbrella on hand, others will notice that the rain is an iridescent color that falls and curves in arcs. Getting soaked by the rain may invoke a strange desire to cause a scene and yell dramatically at whoever is close by (and perhaps even belt it out if you're unfortunately unlucky.)

In Respatrum, the sound of loud cheering and applause draws your attention to a large stadium. In the center of the ring is a man with a red cape, waving it in front of a burning, burly bull. A final flourish sends the bull back into its pen, raring and ready to go the next round. But wait! Without warning, the organizer of the bull fights grabs you by the shoulders and hands you a cape, shoving you straight into the ring with the crowd roaring above you and the bull bursting out of its cage. What a rush!

In Bosuma, the creatures of the forest appear to be out and around including rabbits, squirrels, giant woodpeckers and rainbow-colored deer that aren't afraid to approach people. In fact, all of the creatures appear content to welcome these newcomers and show them around the forest. At night, several large, blooming flowers begin to glow in various neon colors. Colored pollen also appears to be falling from the flowers, leaving a mist over you that sweeps over you like a soft waterfall. Depending on the color though, you may find yourself feeling a little different...

And finally, what's going in Magatus? Why it's sports! A winter sports competition is going on at the mountain looming above the Magatus ski lodge and the snow is fresh and perfect! However, landing on the slope is probably a bad idea, isn't it? Hope you're ready for a slippery ride down the mountain!

III.

Back in the city itself, life goes back to normal and several citizens are preparing for spring. The Recollé Community Center has gathered together to start cleaning up the local parks and community areas to plant brand new flowers to brighten up the city. Are you good with a shovel? Come join them in rehousing potted plants, picking up garbage and dead shrubbery from winter's harsh temperatures and more.

If planting's not your style, over at Recollé High School several citizens are working together to prepare for the musical production Villainous, as put on by the high school's drama club! Sets still need to be built, costumes need to be finished and advertisements need to be distributed! For you artistic types out there, the drama club would love your support and time to get them ready as the premiere draws closer and closer.

IV.
Those of you who have lived here for years know that Mayor Mayer loves holidays. He does his best to never miss a celebration of any kind and while sometimes his efforts are smaller and more personal, this year he seizes the opportunity to celebrate an entire weekend dedicated to St. Patrick's Day! Though the holiday is on 3/17, festivities extend to 3/18 for two days of fun.

What does this mean? It means that everywhere you go you'll find discounted prices for anyone wearing green, carts selling corned beef sandwiches and cabbage salads, and for those of legal age bars are specializing in green beer and green mixed drinks for miles. Seabiscuit the chocobo rides proudly through the city with the mayor dressed as a leprechaun, encouraging citizens to hunt for his pot of gold that he's hidden somewhere in the city! A series of clues will lead players onward and spreading out through locations such as Expressive, the Towers, Freshens and more. With luck, citizens playing along will find small golden coins emblazoned with a chocobo portrait!

Unfortunately, something seems to be in the air and surrounding these coins. Unknown to the mayor, those who pick up these coins will find themselves hit with the overwhelming urge to find someone not wearing green and pinch them as tradition. Whether you're doing the pinching or you're a walking target, the coins' power over you will only wear off when the deed is done.

As for the mayor? Anyone who collects more than 10 coins will find that they're eligible for a prize of $50 which can be collected at city hall. Happy ~~pinching~~ hunting!

BONUS.
The nice thing is that if you're in the city or if you're in one of the new regions, your phone works. Where would we be without technology? It's nice to be in constant connection with your friends and loved ones with the ability to check emails, social updates, maps and more.

However, the internet can sometimes be a strange place and you will find yourself receiving a message from a Retrospec user named Zee Carlisle.

Hey newbies, how's it going? You're probably pretty confused, aren't you? I think I can fix that.

It's all the text says before you find yourself redirected to a private chat with another Retrospec user. Don't be shy now! Say hi and ask all of the questions you need!

Welcome to the

recolle test drive meme! All characters will be begin in-game AU'd as Recollé residents. You may use any of the above prompts for ideas or make up your own depicting your Recollé AU! Prompts do not have to be set in the districts listed above. You can review our list of locations for what's available. Please note that TDM threads can be used as samples, can be kept as game canon, and can also be used for bonus points for future item regains. Share a few minor details of your AU, tag around, and have fun!

For current players, please remember that TDM threads can only be used for bonus points, not regains.

Please note: you will need a reserve to apply, and current characters must have full AC posted at the time of their reservation.

Your March TDM directory is here, and your AU workshop is here! Our mod questions thread for this TDM is over here!

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You're gonna hear a whole hell of a lot more than that -

[ At least he didn't get hit by any horns, but yeah, the bull is on fire. That was not a fun run-in, and he pats at his sleeve to make sure it's not on fire. And then he moves out of the way again as it goes to ram him once more, satisfied when it hits the wall opposite of Leo instead of directly under him. Please do not fall off, you stressful little gremlin. ]

[ooh.... tempting. cat and gun, cat and gun...]

We'll die if we try and leave, Rittsu... That bus ride was no joke either. But I really wanna play with Kou-tan and your toy. Ahhh, I'm torn, torn! Rittsu, decide for us.

Because you can't delete it.

And there's a lot more to it than meets the eye.

I. [Akane's watching the monsters roam around in the wild. She's taking detailed notes on their behavior and temperament. Monsters are dangerous so she knows that she shouldn't approach them carelessly. Akane's keeping an eye on them from a relatively safe location. She's hiding inside of a sturdy tree.

If you're around the area you might hear the leaves rustle unnaturally. Some twigs might fall on your face too.
Better look up! Something weird might land on your head. ]

III. [She's got several pots and plants lined up next to her. Akane's been helping everyone grow plants for spring. She wouldn't consider herself to be a plant lover, but she does love science.

Maybe she likes it a little too much. She's conducting some kind of bizarre experiment on the plants with chemicals.

Does anyone want to stop her? Or question why she's doing this? She'll keep going if no one bothers her. ]

Bonus.

Nothing's the same as it was before....
I don't know how you're going to fix this.
There's too many things wrong here.

Someone tell me that this is a joke. Please...

I saw that.

how? it's just a texting app right?

A birthday present! I always send my little bro something, so I thought I'd pick something up while I was here.

[it's fond! sort of a different person than the one that was just flirting so heavily with him, but he snaps back to it as he leans his head against atsushi.]

What about you~? Souvenirs? Groceries?

Today! It's wont let me delete it.

Why do you not care?
Doesn't it concern you as well?

Aren't you scared?

[It's a good offer and food and a warm apartment.]

We could take the blankets with us? [Ritsu looks up at the ceiling before he pokes at Leo.]

I vote going home to the warm apartment~

[beeeeeh~.]

Ye~s, Mama, your little Leochin hears you loud and clear..~ I'll text you, so stop worrying so much! In return, don't make sad faces when I leave! Seriously, you're a pain when it comes to that.

[it makes him feel a little guilty? nazuna's a natural worrywart so it's mostly fine, but there's little pangs of guilt attached at the same time.]

Yeah, don't bother. If you try too hard, it'll start doing weird things to your phone.

Hm.

Has anything else strange happened besides the app?

[he'll try not to?! even if it's sort of tempting to join kuro now, blood boiling like it used to with their fights. the ones leo'd start, the ones that kuro finished. still does.]

Yeah, yeah, I'll hear it from Mama and I'll hear it from Papa, Leo's a bad boy who worries his friends wa~y too much! More importantly, bring that bad boy over here, I wanna ride it for real!

why would i be

Hell no! [ That response is immediate, and that's the very thing that has him realizing he needs to deal with this thing sooner rather than later. If given the chance, Leo will dive in on his own, and find more trouble. This is bad enough as it is.

So he doesn't move out of the way as the bull turns, a little slower from disorientation, and makes to charge at him.

Instead, Kuro digs his heels in, braces, and literally grabs the thing by the horns. ]

If you'll text me, then I'll stop worrying! [ no he won't.

he lets go of his cheek, though--just to briefly press his hand to it in apology, and maybe also tied into that worry. leo might be a vagabond ruffian gremlin who steals blankets and flirts too much, but he's one of nazuna's most important friends. he needs someone to look out for him, and nazuna might complain about it, but he's more than happy to be the one for the job.

so, his hand stays for a moment before he lets it drop again, settling them back in his lap. for the most part, he's pretty comfortable, even with the closeness, and he reaches for his hot chocolate to take a sip, and a moment to pull the conversation away from something so heavy. a good topic.

...hey, wait. ] --And stop calling me that!

Are you even listening to yourself?!

There's so much we don't know.
That's enough reason to be afraid!

We don't know what to expect.
I'm sorry, I just don't understand you.

wait why?
i don't even remember downloading this, can't we report this???

[ Better yet, why haven't people reported this already. ]

[ Blissfully unaware of just how odd it is to be this comfortably handsy, Christian continues as if he's done nothing out of the ordinary. In fact it's quite obvious that he's more focused on the work at hand, gently cupping Jamie's hands into his own. ]

Here, I'll push the dirt back and you scoop it out from the bottom!

i wish i was that smart

Gah! [Sigmund whips his hand away immediately, nursing the pink mark on his wrist. Don't pinch him, he's not dreaming!] The heck??

[Oh, it's... just some mildly distressed-looking teen. Either she didn't mean to, or she's a pretty good actor. Regardless, he makes himself exhale. No point taking it out on some kid just because you have a deadline on the one night this week you could otherwise be drinking guilt-free, Dr. Klim.]

Look, you don't know that! It could be on my underwear.

[It sure isn't on his shirt or pants, which are all blue today.]

2:

[This is unlike any kind of rain he's ever seen before - he's seen rain be rainbow before, but not... iridescent. Like there's oil in it or something. Is that good? He's not sure, and the way it curves around him before...

... Oh, no, the wind's changed, and it soaks him. Because he's not always the type to prepare for something that wasn't even supposed to happen! Heck, he wasn't even supposed to be here, last he knew, he was on the bus for home.

Oh well. Making a public spectacle is absolutely nothing he shies away from - and he's owning singing in the rain. Especially since Zac Efron is about in his vocal range, and he's a darn good singer to boot. Thanks, drama classes.

This is better than going home, anyway. So he's just dancing and singing his way to the next bus stop that heads... back to Recolle.] Bet on it~ Bet on it~

3:

[The drama club? He's part of the drama club! A precariously stacked pile of boxed - laden with costumes and lighter props - wobbles its way hurriedly through the crowd, before Zeke stops, and sets it all down with a thud. Immediately, he's handing out the supplies. One for you, and one for you, and one for... a brief moment of confusion, if he's never seen your character before, and he shoves a box in their hands, anyway.] Hey, can you take this over to lighting? It's their gel filters. Thanks!

4:

[>This guy
> Resisting shiny things

Not happening. Even if he has to go it alone, the gleam catches his eye and he immediately picks it up! It's not like he knows he can feel the compulsion to pinch people... he just... does it.

Problem: If you are female, know him, and maybe haven't punched him before... you... might not want to turn your back. That pinch might not be somewhere you want it to be. Sorry!]

Bonus:

is this some kinda new social media thing? i haven't heard of it.

Then we'll steal the blankets and go back to the warm apartment with Kou-tan~.

[they just... need to figure out how move with blankets. okay.]

((AU workshop comment for anyone who wants to plot backstory! Feel free to PM about prompts as well.))

I/II: The commute ~~from~~ to Hell, pt. 1

[Heigo's morning commute is already his least favourite part of the day by the longest shot ever. Every morning, he stumbles into the shower after hearing his alarm without quite waking up, dresses in clothes he laid out the night before still half-asleep, grabs the pastry and iced coffee he also left in his path on his way out the door, then crawls his way toward wakefulness on the drive to work - needless to say, this tends to leave his nerves frayed before his day has properly started.

Today he's struggling even by those standards, though. After the fifth or sixth detour that doesn't mesh with his mental map of the city and, sure enough, gets him lost in areas he swears he's never seen before in his life, he finally pulls over at one of the bizarre warning signs (frogs? Are they really headed for the end times now?) and sets about trying to flag someone down. He could be literally anywhere outside of the city, even two seconds from his destination or from one of the new regions, so people on foot or bike traffic could find him just as easily. Please help him. He's so tired.]

II: The commute ~~from~~ to Hell, part 2

[Okay, so now the where, why, and how of the situation don't matter quite so much, which at least helps him to focus his concentration.

Too bad that enormous flaming bull has effectively scattered the rest of it to the wind, leaving nothing but RUN FOR YOUR GODDAMN LIFE in his head.

Thus, anyone in Respatrum who happens to stumble across the bullfighting can find Heigo doing just that, as well as hollering desperately at the crowd when he's able to get enough breath for it:]

STOP CHEERING AND GET ME OUT OF HERE, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!! SOMEONE HELP ME!!

IV: Don't kiss me, I'm neither Irish nor festive

[All Heigo wants by the end of the day is to have a peaceful, relaxing drink to soothe his nerves - so of course all of this happens on St. Patrick's Day, when the city is engulfed in much more mundane but just as irritating forms of madness on all sides.

He can be found sitting sullenly in several different bars around the city as he tries to find one where he'll be left alone, and anyone who approaches him will be met with the same sour opening line:]

My eyes are green, they're my exemption.

[It has yet to work; his arms already raw all over from pinches.]

Bonus: Et tu, Retrospec?

If you really want to help, give me the name of the city planner in charge of these current road upgrades.

Let's do it~

[It will be a task but then in Ritsu fashion he smirks.]

You could carry me and we can keep the blankets on both of us~

[hahahaha he finally noticed.

but importantly, it pushes off any lingering heat in leo's cheek from the touch and he giggles like the little gremlin he is, poking nazuna's side.]

Nope~. Nazu's Mama through and through~. He feeds me and takes care of me and scolds me when I've done wrong~. That's what a proper mom does, right?

[... they're not all as strict and overbearing as his actual one, right..?]

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