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repeter2018-03-17 08:46 pm
recollecters) wrote in repeter2018-03-17 08:46 pm
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MARCH TEST DRIVE
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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 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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he has a different way to quantify it, though: ] I'm no one's mom, I'm niichan! There's a big differe--unya!! [ and the pokes make him giggle and squeak, which is even more embarrassing!! he smacks at leo's wrist, squirming away from it (but not going too far...it seems he's pretty content where he's ended up settled.) ] Why do you hafta be sho difficult!!
[ whining... ]
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[SIMPLE ANSWER FROM A STARTLINGLY SIMPLE BOY.]
Want me to call you Papa instead~? Niichan's cute though, but I can't call you that since I'm a niichan too~.
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besides. he does have a point, and nazuna frowns a little, ready to defend his title. ] It's in my name, so it makes more sense, and I'm older than you, anyway!
[ he has a distinct feeling there's no winning this battle, but his pride has to stick up at least a little.... ]
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[so there!!!!]
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Don't leave me! Naaaazuuuuuu, you and I both know the centimeter doesn't matter! I'm teasing, I'm teasing!
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[ UGHHHH SQUIRMS!!! it takes him a few minutes to finally settle down again, and he is pouting, for sure, though he'll claim he's definitely not. ] I hope your little brother's way taller than you, so you can see what it feels like.
[ HMPH ]
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He can't! There's no way my precious little Tsuka-tan can be taller than me! I won't allow it! I'll tie cinderblocks to his wrists to stop his growth! I won't let him drink milk! It's wrong if the younger brother is taller than the older, how dare you curse me like that, Nazu! Grrrr!
[time for tickling.]
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Shtop--shtop--shtop!! [ he's got tears in his eyes from laughing so hard. ]
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[it's a definitely laugh as nazuna struggles to grab at his wrists, and once he succeeds leo relents and just slides his arms around him again, pressing a cute kiss to his cheek instead.]
Mm mm~. I like that look on your face, Nazu, sort of wish I could see it under me~.
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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!!!!!!!! ]
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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.
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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.
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[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.]
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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. ]
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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.]
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leo's always been affectionate. nazuna's always given him an inch and therefore let him take a mile, and leo is definitely the type to do so. kisses have always been an uncrossed border until right now, though, and the combination of that big, bright grin and the words he's saying is...well, he can't say he has that many objections.
it's... actually kind of nice. that's why when he leans in for another one, nazuna even lets him, his eyes squeezed shut as he tries to mitigate some of the embarrassment off somewhere else. he's not an idiot, he knows what kissing someone means (then again, in the leo tsukinaga dictionary, it could be something else entirely) but...nazuna wouldn't even consider the idea of kissing someone he didn't like, at least not now (years ago, maybe, if someone told him to). so, the kiss itself holds a little longer, nazuna a little shy, head tilted to the side to actually make it decent, that's what he's supposed to do--
but, unfortunately for leo, he remembers where they are and pulls back, abruptly putting his hand up between them. it does nothing for the heat coming off of his face or the way his eyes flick off to the side, clearly hugely embarrassed and having a little bit of a crisis, here. ] D-don't be greedy. [ baka!!!!!!!!! ]
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... especially for nazuna, who is a good friend to him, though he's gonna tease anyway.]
But I wanna be~. Now that I got a taste of you, Nazu, I just want mo~re and mo~re.
[but he's not doing anything else. just that, just that.]
Kidding~. Nazu's great and I loooove your reactions, but I feel weird kissing you since you're soooo into someone else~.
[... not really weird for kissing, anything farther maybe.]
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I am not! [ well this is a lose lose situation, isn't it. he looks vaguely scandalized, but at least he takes his hand off of leo's face. ]
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[to him. to each other. leo'll cuddle nazuna once he's released, content as always with this. even if now he just wants to add kissing to the mix. that was a bad idea.]
And I mean, can not blame you, he's a real man's man. Handsome and tall, broad shouldered and strong... Brave, reliable, always looking out for others. Kuro's great.
[fuckin love the guy that is his Best Friend.]
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puts his face in his hands for a second, turning back away from leo (and out of kissing distance) to try and cope with the fact that his, in his opinion, very well kept secret (ok) is actually not that well kept.
muffled, from behind his hands: ] You're so embarrassing. [ it's not a no! ] How can you just say stuff like that...?
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[it's like a threat, but not. nazuna's neck looks kissable from here too. he's resisting. someone give him a trophy for self control.]
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which means he's probably going to do it anyway, so he goes ahead and starts preparing himself for the inevitable onslaught ]
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Y'look like you're gonna die if I do. I'll just say that Nazu's sweet and kind and warm~. He's everyone's niichan, always looking out for others, and that's why I call him Mama~. My good friend Nazu! Who I don't call!
[is that ok.]
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You're my good friend too. Maybe you'd be an even better one if you called me. [ that's clearly teasing, and ends with a "nihi!" ] Even if it's a little embarrassing, never lose that loving side of you, okay? ♪
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