repeter | 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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ the fishing village isn't so bad, sena muses. in fact it's quite quaint - something you'd get as a nice backdrop of a postcard.

then some weirdo steals an umbrella from him and now his mood is all but ruined. ]

Hey! Get back here!!

[ he's just going to run after him in the rain?! all right then ]

[leo turns back briefly to see who's yelling at him and almost comes to a dead stop, eyes widening and his grin faltering into a gape before he snaps it back to attention and pivots on his heel with a new plan in mind, ducking obviously through what crowd there is until he steps into a back alley to wait for sena, protected enough by the overlapping roofs that he can stop using the nice umbrella and lean on it instead.

come on, pretty boy, you didn't lose him did you?]

[ he did, he really fucking did because how else is he going to keep up with this crowd on the boardwalk? at least it's not raining too hard anymore, and he did stop just outside the alleyway that that guy's taking refuge in, head turning left and right, up and down, wherever.

can't he just... turn around to check the back alley... guess not. he didn't wear his glasses on this trip too so he's just going to pause and pull out his glasses to wear them... there. now where the hell is that thief?! ]

[just around another corner, leaning on the umbrella and giving a low whistle at the accessory on sena's face now.]

W~ow, I thought you were seriously hot before, but it looks like you only get better and better, huh~! How's it hanging, cutie? I think you look pretty good soaked through like that, but do you wanna get dry? I wouldn't mind helping you out of those clothes of yours..♪

[yes, he's pulling stops on this, hello sena.]

[ he's turning around at that voice and -

oh. oh wow. ]

Wish I could say the same for you.

[ that's way too many piercings?! and god he's cringing so much at that line ]

And no thanks, I've heard better material before. I don't get out of my shirt outside shoots?

[ WE ALL CAN'T BE LIKE THAT 5* ARASHI ]

[excuse me?! this is his limit for piercings anyway, it's not too many???]

Don't discriminate! Piercings are art too, you know! I've made a canvas of my body..♪

[what a weirdo. but he'll step closer anyway, waving his stolen umbrella.]

I'd love to make one of yours, too. I'd bet anything you look pretty with hickeys. Haha! How's that line? More your style~? Come on, come on, tell me what it'll take to get you against one of these walls ♪

E-Excuse me?

[ he's turning red despite himself, taking one step back as leo comes closer. just who is this guy and how did it all spiral into this?

well, it doesn't matter. he's coolly taking out his phone, his gaze turning icy as he glares him down. ]

You know, this really could've ended better. I know a bunch of people from the police department who'd love to hear more of the shit you're saying out of your mouth. [ he's bluffing, but retrospec might actually have his back this time - ] Just give me my fucking umbrella back or else.

[oooh, that's a look. and a threat. the police have already got leo's name for less than harassing some hottie on the street, but he's not looking to be thrown in the hold for any amount of time this week.

so leo decides not to press his luck and flips the umbrella so he's holding the tip of it, coming closer to hold it out to sena.

not giving it to him.

just holding it.

he can really see how pretty sena is like this..♪]

Red's a nice color on you. Model?

No, I just happen to show up in magazines and walk down runways as a hobby. Moron.

[ he's all too aware of the burning on his cheeks and he hates it oh so much. but he narrows his eyes at the umbrella, then at him, before grabbing the tip of the umbrella a little too hard in case leo might be holding it with an iron grip just to piss him off.

ugh, so much for coming here for a little vacation. why didn't anyone tell him that this place is full of sleazy asshats? ]

Now, if you're done being a complete fucking creep towards me, I'm just going to take off and hopefully never see you again. Be thankful I haven't actually called the police on you yet.

[he is definitely holding onto it with an iron grip, thank you, but it'll come loose with the rough handling!!! gosh. he'll slide his hands into his pockets and laugh, tilting his head.]

Think you're bluffing, honestly, but I'd rather be free to explore than to be stuck in a cell for some time~. So just in case, I'm backing off.

[he has to find something for his little brother's birthday. pesgare seems like it might have something suitable, so it's best to buy it in advance.]

I'll look for you in the magazines, model boy ♪

Would you rather I'm bluffing or do you want me to actually prove it?

[ he's half and half? miles' parents are lawyers so it'd be easy to curry favor from them, but like leo, sena's also here to explore and have fun. so much for that. ]

Please don't look for me in them. The last thing I need is more objectification coming from a sleazeball like you.

Models are born to be appreciated, aren't they? That's all I'm doing~. Appreciating the pretty face God gave you and liking the attitude you gained all by yourself. I don't mind catty people~.

[they're fun to fuck in his opinion. even if they're a pain to get to in the first place? it's a nice challenge ♪]

Appreciating is a different thing altogether? What you're doing is borderline sexual harassment, you know.

[ a God-given face? fucking really?! kei-san's going to have a fit over this. ]

Whatever. I'm done here. I need to change clothes without you ogling me like a desperate weirdo. Bye.

[ and just. off he goes. hopefully that'll be the end of that. ]

Bye bye, beautiful~! I'll be sure to support you~!

[wave wave wave!!!! but that is definitely that, leo's content to keep that pretty red face in his memories and keep an eye out for him in the future ♥]

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