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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!
complementing: (✿ oops i did it again [ CHERNOBOG ])

[personal profile] complementing 2018-03-18 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
[She hums obligingly, gripping the wall tightly as she slides onto the rink. Yukiko taught her how to skate a while back, but she hasn't skated at all since then. All the lessons have disappeared from her mind.]

Oh geez, my butt isn't going to make it out of here intact.
resolvetochoose: (pic#12143069)

[personal profile] resolvetochoose 2018-03-18 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ She's about to trip from feeble defensiveness into several apologies when he keeps going. And... well. Things she really didn't need to be thinking about today: men's underwear, men wearing green underwear, the whole mental image. ]

Eeeeeuuuuhhh.... Y-you really didn't need to mention that part. Just... try a hat, or a wristband or something like that!

[ That way people would even be able to see it! ]
floret: (where does this mean world)

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[personal profile] floret 2018-03-18 07:29 am (UTC)(link)
[ With great sincerity: ]

I will!

[ Then there's a pause, and he leans closer and says in a voice just low enough so that the organizer can't hear. ]

But if you like, I'll also help you get out of it. I saw where they put your car keys earlier.
livingimpaired: (Default)

[personal profile] livingimpaired 2018-03-18 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ He flinches -- that is significantly loud when he is in front of her. His hand lifts to rub his ear, but he realizes that he has been picking up garbage and would rather not rub garbage against his own skin and hair. His general existence is doing enough of that. ]

Is he your bae? [ Kei decides that it would be best to just ask that much. Propping his elbow on his knee, he rests his chin on his hand as he looks up. ] Your husbando?

[ His annoyance comes in simple burst of slang and calm. If he likes, he supposes he could just literally stand in front of her with his height difference, that would be enough to block her view. But this will -- or won't -- work just as well. ]
floret: (who led you to this hiding place?)

ii.

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-18 07:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ "Leo Suzakura"?? That's weird. He knows a Leo Tsukinaga...
In any case, lmao rude?? Can't he browse Cinder in peace... ]


If you didn't care, you could have just not messaged me.
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[personal profile] disclosures 2018-03-18 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Whoever she's looking at has gone back to whatever he's doing.

At least her attention is on Kei for the time being. But at the slang she just scrunches up her face. She's... never heard any of those terms before. Actually, looking at him, isn't he older than her?]


My what?
eldain: (あの時横切った)

[personal profile] eldain 2018-03-18 07:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ain skates after her with his hands behind his back, reassembling his calmness with a practiced ease. ]

Do you want me to teach you?

[ He's been skating for over a decade now, it's natural to him. ]
livingimpaired: (Default)

[personal profile] livingimpaired 2018-03-18 07:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ He tilts his head, but appears to be rather pleased with himself. ]

You don't know? "Before anyone else." [ His eyebrows lift as he closes his eyes, but -- realizes that he said to himself he wasn't going to touch his face with his gloves and he's touching his face with his gloves. His hand drops as he breathes out a sigh. ]

A person you fancy. [ He rubs his chin against the side of his sleeve that he believes is clean. ]
slightlytaller: (smoke)

Lord El Melloi II / Waver Velvet | Fate/

[personal profile] slightlytaller 2018-03-18 07:45 am (UTC)(link)
III

No, really. That's perfectly--

[Everett's protests were cut short by the other person aggressively shoving a bag and rake into his hands with a blinding smile and flouncing off, likely to inflict the same fate upon another hapless individual who just wanted to take their coffee in the park now that the weather was warming up. Sighing deeply, the rail of a man brushed his long hair out of his face and turned to the nearest person.]

You don't suppose you could handle this, do you? I'm on my lunch break and don't have much time for this.

Bonus

What the fuck is this?

[Everett stared dubiously at the message from the stranger-- Zee-- and reached for his cigarettes out of habit and irritation. the day had already been a long one between students cramming for Midterms and the madness with dodging strangeness all week, but this bold affirmation of the weirdness was just icing on the cake.

He had no idea if anyone heard. Pardon his language.]


Wildcard

[Waver Velvet's known as Everett Vale in the AU, and his plotting comment is here. Contact me on Plurk at [plurk.com profile] starkxravingxmad for plotting needs
Edited 2018-03-18 07:53 (UTC)
floret: (whose lightning threats)

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[personal profile] floret 2018-03-18 07:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's warm enough out today that Jamie left his army green duffel coat at home in favor of a lighter jacket... alas, he doesn't remember what day it is until he's too far from home to make it back, grab the coat (or put on something else that's green), and still make it where he's going on time. So he's just been trying to keep his head down and avoid being noticed, but... ]

Awwehh!!!

[ ...that strategy has decisively failed. ]
digthefuzz: (watch | yeesh)

[personal profile] digthefuzz 2018-03-18 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
[It should unfortunately be noted that he does regularly sport the style where the tops of such shorts are left sticking out... I'm so sorry.]

Yeah... you make a good point. There's gotta be some really snazzy hats on sale today! I'll look into it, I promise!
Edited 2018-03-18 07:51 (UTC)
angealwings: (Sideways)

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[personal profile] angealwings 2018-03-18 07:57 am (UTC)(link)
Hey. Are you sure you don't want to give it a try? It's soothing work.

[ Yes, yes, he's going to help out, of course he is, but he has to make the offer, first.

Planting is really nice.
]
livingimpaired: (Default)

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[personal profile] livingimpaired 2018-03-18 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ With bag and rake already in his hand, he looks down at the items before looking up at the man with a small shrug. ]

I'm afraid unless I end up acquiring extra limbs [ And that may be a possibility, for all he knows. ] I cannot take that from you. But I believe if you happen to just fill one bag, they will probably let you go.

[ A slight pause. ] Ah, I recognize you. [ He visits the library from time to time to pick up new religion-based texts to read. ] I almost didn't since I am used to seeing you surrounded by books over leaves.
floret: (and never make amends)

Bonus

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-18 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hey, it's one of those students who's been cramming for midterms!
And he Heard.
...And his hairstyle and slight stature might make him look a bit weirdly similar to a younger version of Everett. ]


Wow, I think that's the first time I've ever heard a librarian say "fuck"...
escardos: (neuf.)

ii-c

[personal profile] escardos 2018-03-18 08:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ it’s difficult to be deafened by chiaki’s screams when you’re being deafened by your own screams.

because, yes, flat escardos is in the back seat and, for the first time in his friendship with chiaki, he is not having a good time. he seriously sees his life flash before his eyes and all those other things that he thought only happened in movies! god forbid you ask him what those other things are because not even he has any ideas.

but when the car skids to a stop, flat is gasping for air, letting his nerves take the better of him. ]


W-We survived! I think! M-Maybe!!
slightlytaller: (chinscratch)

[personal profile] slightlytaller 2018-03-18 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
It's not exactly my cup of tea.

[While he didn't inherently mind the outdoors, he didn't necessarily appreciate dirtying himself with it while he was still in the middle of his work day...]
floret: (there are new shirts on the clothes rack)

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[personal profile] floret 2018-03-18 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ So many aggressive messages recently... :( ]

Get out of where? [ His own DMs?? ]
slightlytaller: (deadpan)

[personal profile] slightlytaller 2018-03-18 08:14 am (UTC)(link)
Certain poets would disagree, and say that the pages of a book are leaves of their own kind.

[Like the Antebellum poet Walt Whitman, whose famed Leaves of Grass went through multiple revisions and editions after it's initial publishing in 1850... but that was for literature majors to argue about, not a librarian and...]

I recognize you as well. You run the Mapo Tofu shop.

[He had developed a fondness for the dish in his youth and was quietly delighted to find a seller in Recolle.]
angealwings: (Cute)

[personal profile] angealwings 2018-03-18 08:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ Andrew laughed. ]

No, that would be the bookshop, but a little variety never hurt anyone. Besides, have you actually tried? We can give it a ten-minute run and you can be back before the lunch break is even over.

[ He also held up a pair of gloves. He knew fastidious when he saw it, and keeping one's hand clean was easy, anyway. ]
slightlytaller: (smoke)

[personal profile] slightlytaller 2018-03-18 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
[That.

Was uncanny.

Everett looked at the feed with a brow lifted in interest, eyeing the young man with a certain judgement that he usually reserved for himself.

It certainly was too uncanny.]


Librarians are people, too. [He said evenly.] Not all of us are stuffy old ladies.
escardos: (Default)

c.

[personal profile] escardos 2018-03-18 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
Eeh?! But the cold is awesome!

[ and there’s flat who, upon nog finding any towels, has decided to wrap himself up in... a towel. hey, it works, no? at least in flat’s head, that’s definitely the case.

still, he’s all smiles as he sits down next to leo and his blanket mountain. ]


I think I saw hot chocolate mix in that huge kitchen and I think that’s my favorite part of winter! Wanna try?
floret: (bam)

Bonus

[personal profile] floret 2018-03-18 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know. What kind of phone are you using?
axeswing: (Default)

vane | granblue fantasy

[personal profile] axeswing 2018-03-18 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
ii. bosuma
[ Christian has been taking his time distracting himself from... whatever the hell he was doing by playing with the friendly critters of the forest. Honestly speaking, he's probably taken one too many wrong turns and got himself lost but by the look on his face it's evident that he's blissfully ignoring the fact: expression bright and accompanied by a large smile. At least he's getting lost on his day off?

More importantly, he can be seen crouching down in front of a fluffy bunny sniffing at his fingers. ]


What's up, little guy? You tryin' to see if I have any food on me? Well, I just might...

[ But before he can check for anything in his bag, there's a sudden shift in his behavior; blissfully unaware of the orange pollen that blows through the area and completely changes his thought process. He's struck by a sudden hunger.

Oh.

Wow.

That rabbit actually... looks good. And upon closer inspection you may just notice that he's looking at the small animal in a new light. ]


Hmm... I've never had rabbit before, though...

[ Please save the rabbit. ]

iii. community center

[ Being no stranger to volunteer work, those familiar might not be surprised to see Christian here. However those unfamiliar may be quick to realize that he's never unwilling to lend a helping hand to those in need—perhaps you're handling a large bag of garbage or that shovel is being stubborn, soon enough he'll approach with a wide smile. ]

Hey! It looks like you're struggling a little bit, lemme give you a hand!

[ And if there's no hesitating on the other end he's just gonna grab them by the hand! Cause he meant that literally and figuratively, obviously. ]

bonus.
UHHHHH I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON BUT I DON'T TRUST LIKE THAT

[ He was just trying to look for dinner ideas for himself and his girlfriend, what the hell. ]

wildcard.
( of course if you'd like to do anything not listed above with vane please feel free to hmu here on his au workshop comment or via pm! )
escardos: (trois.)

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[personal profile] escardos 2018-03-18 08:21 am (UTC)(link)
Nope!

[ why would flat refuse something from one of his favorite people in recolle? well, flat shows everett his own shovel, and the answer is probably clear enough for the other.

flat is practically sparkling with how excited he is. doing community service with his mentor—awesome! ]


Come on, we can work on it together!
livingimpaired: (Default)

[personal profile] livingimpaired 2018-03-18 08:23 am (UTC)(link)
Semantics.

[ A quick answer with an almost cheerful smile. ]

I do. [ He gives a quick nod. ] I'm troubled that it's becoming popular enough to be recognized and wonder what I should do to scare away customers. Perhaps, I truly do need a cursed doll to sit on the counter.

[ His head slowly turns away as he muses over the success of his business. He turns his head back and adds: ] Kei Shigaraki. It seems only right to add a name to a face.