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Recollé Mods ([personal profile] recollecters) wrote in [community profile] repeter2018-03-17 08:46 pm
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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 [community profile] 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!
espansivo: (16 oh dream; last forever)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-20 01:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[planting the seeds of rebellion in children... a little hobby of his.]

Ooooh, what's that~? Looks like a little prize.

[leo'll take it! and unwrap the plastic, eager to see what's beneath ♪]
quiet_storm: (Huh wait what... ?)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-20 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh?

[Try it? Was Cloud supposed to eat it or something? Poke people with the sharp part in self-defense? Wave it around like a cross for repelling vampires?
He reached for the bit of plastic in the other man's hand and picked it up delicately to examine it. Then he jumped.]


Ow, hey!

[His giggling stalker was already fleeing the scene by the time Cloud turned around to pout at her.]
espansivo: (15 illuminate these feelings)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-20 01:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[... and then he can cling to whoever he wants... hm... a worthy business venture?]

Are you sure you wanna share me~? Wouldn't you rather keep me to yourself? Because if I can get some cash just for being in bed with someone then I might just go for it!

[that's

questionable.]
beneathmoonlight: (Awe)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-20 02:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ohhhh boy. This is definitely something that Atsushi should give a little more thought, but...he’s just so curious, and not to mention touch-starved. He’s always been seen as the cute little brother type, so this is completely new, and...honestly super exciting.]

Okay. I’ll take you to my room at the inn.

[And he does, and once they’ve stepped inside he shuts and locks the door behind him before turning to Leo with a shy little smile.]

Um...make yourself at home.

[He’s...going to try to strip down, but he’s a bit nervous and might need a little help.]
beneathmoonlight: (UWU)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-20 02:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I’m not sure.

Maybe it’s not all bad?
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (68)

II

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-20 02:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[Zack isn't all that much of a winter sports guy himself. He's more of a dry weather person. He likes summer sports, beaches, riding horses, camping and hiking. But that doesn't mean Zack won't try something new or different, he's just as enthusiastic about it than anything else.

But that means he's not that good at snowboarding in comparison to Cloud. He's sitting there on the snowy ground with his board attached to his feet and his back against a tree trunk. He's more than thrilled to watch Cloud zip around and go soaring into the air and he shouts and cheers each time. Zack is more than content with just sliding around on his board and not attempting tricks... Just yet.

When he watches Cloud go through the air again he's cheering but the second the guy disappears under the snow drift like a sack of potatoes Zack throws his head back and bursts out laughing.]


Smooth, Cloud! A real ten out of ten!

[He manoeuvres himself back onto his board and manages to slide down to where Cloud is to attempt to help him out of his snow hole. He digs and holds a hand out.]

Come on, before you turn into a popsicle!
quiet_storm: (Would you like a little sarcasm?)

Re: II

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-20 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Cloud probably wouldn't have tried something quite that flashy if Zack hadn't been there, egging him on. He reaches up with both hands and latches on to Zack's wrist.]

That's not how popsicles work, Country Boy.

[He really hopes Zack wasn't taking video. By himself, Zack doesn't count as "witnesses." The internet does.]
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (9)

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-20 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Stay in there long enough and it just might, bud.

[He's still amused and chuckling when he yanks Cloud out. The snow is thick and he has to brace his board against the snow as he pulls. But at least it's an easy task to pull Cloud up.]
Edited 2018-03-20 14:38 (UTC)
pronounces: but how can you tell it from the bad? (2.)

[personal profile] pronounces 2018-03-20 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Dun treat me like--ahahaha, lil' kidhihi-- [ nazuna's protests are completely in vain, but he finally manages to snatch leo's wrists and pull them away from himself, panting a little as he tries to catch his breath. jeez!!

he doesn't quite let go when leo stretches to hug him, either, keeping his hands on his wrists just in case, and the cheek kiss doesn't get him too flustered, mostly because he's used to it. he still reddens, though, and the comment doesn't make that any better. ]
Sherioushly? [ is his response, a little whiny, because!! why are you so embarrassing!! ] Dun be weird!

[ jeez!!!!!!!! ]
espansivo: (27 come! come!)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-20 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[leo takes stock of the place first, humming softly before doing just that, sitting on the bed and watching atsushi attentively. when the other's obviously being shy about it (and leo really likes that shyness, it's cute) he reaches out for him, tugging him closer.]

Don't be so slow. You don't wanna catch anything, do you? We're both guys, it's alright.

[even if he's gonna very slowly undress atsushi himself, casual touches aplenty. very purposeful casual touches.]
quiet_storm: (Huh wait what... ?)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-20 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Being buried actually keeps you warmer, the insula-- whoa!

[How is Cloud suddenly dangling in the air? Zack was supposed to pull him out little by little, horizontally. Now the blond is afraid to let go.]

What the hell?
espansivo: (06 is a manipulative mystery)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-20 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[so, so cute, and leo nuzzles into his neck with a happy hum. he loves nazuna's reactions. they're some of the best he gets, honestly. and he's so warm and still lets him stick around and... so much more... if leo were nazuna, he'd probably cut him out of his life at this point, but for some reason nazuna hasn't. he's thankful.]

What's weird about it~? I'm just being honest, Nazu~. Turn around and I'll show you I'm not treating you like a kid, how about that? I won't tickle you again, prooomise.
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (74)

IV

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-20 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Good thing Zack is already a few green beers deep so when he slides up next to Zephyr and gives him a sly grin and a nudge to his shoulder-- that die comment doesn't affect him in the slightest.]

Come on, man. You scared of a little pinch? Where's your holiday spirit?

[Does ... Saint Patrick's Day even have a holiday spirit...? Who knows.]
Edited 2018-03-20 14:47 (UTC)
pronounces: trying to keep in mind (14.)

[personal profile] pronounces 2018-03-20 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Everyshing about you'sh weird... [ nazuna mutters, because leo's entire existence is frankly an anomaly. still, he's known him for so long--energetic, moodmaking leo and wild, pierced leo, grumpy-steals-all-the-blankets-in-the-apartment leo and doesn't-call-for-a-week leo alike--that he's an important, treasured part of nazuna's life. he wouldn't keep such huge secrets like his for just anyone, even if he doesn't necessarily approve of it. in whatever capacity leo has needed him, nazuna has always tried to be there...even if it was ways he didn't really know he needed him yet. uncontrollable, free and wild; he represents something that nazuna wished he could be when he was younger, and something he still admires, now.

which is why he puts up with his flirting, too. with a put upon sigh (and a narrow-eyed look down at his hands, don't even think about it), he adjusts enough where he's sitting to turn around and face him. ]
Fine.
activatingcombatmode: <user name=sefirot> (39)

[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2018-03-20 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't know all that winter science stuff, gosh!!]

Oh shit-

[He also ... doesn't quite know all of his new strength just yet. He woke up a few weeks earlier with stupid amounts of strength and he even broke the door off his apartment and now he has to pay for the damage.

He quickly puts Cloud upright and grins sheepishly.]


Geeze. Maybe pack on a few more pounds. You're a little light.

[Yeah, just go with that...!]
hauntedsavior: (spare me your obsolete empathy)

bonus

[personal profile] hauntedsavior 2018-03-20 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)


Oh, you're fucking kidding me.
beneathmoonlight: (Bug eyes)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-03-20 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Atsushi may not even need to be warmed up now with how hot his face is getting, but he doesn’t protest being pulled closer, and eventually he does shed his soaked-through shirt. It falls to the floor beside him as he leans in to a few of those soft touches.]

You’re right...

[His eyes are one thing about him that’s recently changed; where they were a deep, rich brown before, now they’re a mixture of gold and violet, which make for a striking appearance as he fixes his gaze on Leo.]

How’s this?
Edited 2018-03-20 15:01 (UTC)
quiet_storm: (Serious for a moment)

[personal profile] quiet_storm 2018-03-20 03:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not light. You must be built out of solid granite, or something...

[Cloud sticks his gloved hands in his spiky hair and jiggles them vigorously to shake out some of the snow. His board is still in one piece, latched onto a boot, so no need to worry about that. The movement stops when Cloud glances up at Zack's eyes. He hastily pulls his own goggles loose to get a better look.]
ingodswelove: (solemn)

[personal profile] ingodswelove 2018-03-20 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
You... pick up garbage... for free?

[Ashura's expression changes to something of mortification. Who would ever handle garbage willingly? Without pay? Good Lord, why would you? What cruel world does this person live in?

NO! He cannot let this slide!
]

No, by all means, allow me to help! A lady should by no means be forced to work without payment.

[Or... anyone for that matter.

He signals to one of his accompanying servants to take the bag from Makoto. At least he can pay them for it.
]
espansivo: (28 dance again with passion)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-20 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Gotcha.

[with another tug of the blankets around them, so nazuna's closer and nicely tucked in. here he can see the prettiness of nazuna's face. long lashes and boyish charm. feel his warmth. it's nice and teases die on his lips, even if this isn't the first time he's had nazuna close to him. maybe it's the position, the intimacy of sharing a cocoon.

true to his word leo doesn't tickle the other again, just stares at him for a long moment before snaking his hands up to grasp those red cheeks and kiss him. it's a pretty triumphant kiss and doesn't last long, leo looking like the cat that's got its cream.]

[personal profile] informantic 2018-03-20 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[... is John flirting with him?

No, surely not. Drawing attention to his looks and asking for compliments probably just seem like the best ways to fluster Heigo, and John's inhibitions must be sub-zero at his current level of inebriation.

So maybe Heigo will play along. Why not? He's not an outright spoilsport or killjoy, at least not all the time.]


The sticker. It's such a shame to have something pulling back and flattening out the curls in your hair.

[Said as casually as you please, and Heigo ain't even drunk. Your move, John.]
Edited 2018-03-20 15:18 (UTC)
pronounces: (75.)

[personal profile] pronounces 2018-03-20 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ gotcha is definitely a word for it. nazuna sees what's about to happen before it actually does, but his motions don't register it save for the way his eyes widen and he gets out a half-- ] Le-- [ before, yeah, he sure is being kissed.

this is nazuna's third kiss ever, and it's a lot different than its predecessors. both his first and his second were a quick peck, one sneaky and one out of absolute necessity (thanks bats) but this is neither of those things. his mouth is surprisingly soft, hands awfully gentle, and the name dies in his throat with a pathetic little squeak.

some of that embarrassed flush starts to fade away, but it's back in full force, red shooting straight down to his neck under his shirt as leo pulls away. nazuna's left stuttering for a minute (mouth freshly kissed, so red, clearly so surprised) and he squeaks out: ]
Leochin--! [ though it doesn't sound angry. more just shocked. he hasn't really pulled away that far, either...you would think this wouldn't surprise him that much, and yet. ]
thexiv: (21)

[personal profile] thexiv 2018-03-20 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he nods. if jamie doesn't like candies with liquid centres, jouhei has normal candies in his other pocket ]

[ he carries around a lot of sweets ]
sanephiroth: (doubtful)

[personal profile] sanephiroth 2018-03-20 03:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh... that's not very healthy, Zeke!! But he can't fault him either.]

Have you decided on a major?
espansivo: (23 the hand i felt is still warm)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-03-20 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[wow, he looks really good like that. better than leo thought he would. the grin widens and he plays with some of nazuna's hair, letting his other arm fall to entrap nazuna again.]

Proof enough, Na~zu? [so close, so close, he could kiss nazuna and no one'd be wiser.] That I think of you as someone around my age, that I'm not treating you like a kid.

[it's not as taunting or teasing as it could be, lower and a little wanting for more, just in the way that leo flirts with anyone else. he knows he's doing it. he wants to. nazuna's one of the few people in his life he hasn't slept with, but he would never deny that he didn't want to, even knowing kuro's feelings.

... wow, that is like the one thing that is stopping him from actually going for it, kuro's feelings. nazuna's feelings. feelings. that's so weird. he's gonna try kissing nazuna again instead of ruminating on that for too long.]