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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 powers through it with only a slight stiffening of his expression. it's time. ]
Which do you think makes me look nicer? The cute headband—
[ john tips his head forward, lifting a finger to point at the shamrocks that bounce with the motion. ]
—Orrrr my nice sticker?
[ clapping that same hand over his sparkly shamrock. ]
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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.]
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Well! If you like 'em so much, it'd be a shame to keep 'em tucked away, right?
[ but, really. that decides that!
john lifts the headband from his head, leans on over to snugly prop the garish accessory right onto heigo's. ]
[ there we go. ]
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His flat expression only marred by lips pursed with annoyance, Heigo watches John's outburst of merriment until it finally subsides enough for him to interrupt.]
Aren't you proud of yourself. Make sure you enjoy this moment to the fullest, because it won't happen again.
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[ pleased as punch, light chatisement unheeded. ]
But now you can't be pinched, yeah? [ his eyebrows lift pointedly as he steadies himself against the counter again, a hand forming a claw that opens and shuts to mimic the gesture. ] Even I'll obey they much.
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Oh, that's actually a nice gesture.
Damnit, why does Heigo always have to assume that everyone is out to make a mockery of him? Too many jabs that hit too close to home early in life? Parents that have never taken him seriously when he does anything but what they want? He's got no idea, but God, it makes him feel like such a jackass in moments like this.]
I guess that's reason enough to look like an idiot for one night. [Which is nowhere near an apology or thanks. After weighing his options, Heigo decides he much prefers the latter and adds:] Thank you, John.
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[ which really isn't funny, all things considered, that heigo would automatically assume something like that (not that one can blame the guy). but john is smirking at the idea that he had him completely fooled.
thankfully, he's distracted enough that he can't be a sore winner. ]
Yep, idiocy abounds! That means you'll do a shot with me? [ PLEASEPLAEASEPLAEASE just look at this face. ] You don't gotta wake up in a pool of green puke.
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[Ugh. Look at that face. John's like a Labradoodle sometimes, all curly and big-eyed and genial. Heigo huffs in annoyance, looks away, looks back, crosses his arms over his chest, looks away again...
... then finally turns to face the bar, which makes it obvious that he's relented.]
One. I'll do one shot. And if you ever change careers, you should look into employment as the devil on someone's shoulder.
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Oh, and I'd make a killing-!
[ see, that's extra amusing because in his past life—
no. places john won't go: there, especially since heigo really is making his night. not that he hadn't already been beaming. he motions for the bartender, holding up two fingers as he orders one shot of vodka each for them. then john turns his attention back to the other man, who gets a clap on the back for this indulgence.
with a more pronounced slur, ]
You're the besttt, you realize that?
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[Heigo eyes his shot with clear apprehension when it arrives, not at all mollified by such an innocuous choice of alcohol when it's still bright goddamn green. He pounds it back, though, and slams his shot glass down afterward just like he used to in college, and god, that feels like a thousand years ago.
Ugh. He swears he can feel the residue of green dye along his gumline. Are his teeth green now, like he's some dumb kid who just polished off a whole stick of rock candy? They probably are. And he can feel the shamrocks on his headband bobbing wildly again.]
Are you really this bad of an influence on everyone, or am I special in that regard?
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Like to consider it less a "bad influence," mooore... helpin' others to enjoy themselves.
[ oh, no, he knows perfectly well that he's a bad influence. john brings up his sleeve to wipe at his mouth, leaving behind a bit of that green residue with the gesture. ]
But no worries, you're still plenty special.
[ heigo gets a tap on the nose!! ]
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Well, if I'm going to enjoy myself any more than this tonight, you're buying.
[It could help, after all. John's presence is always Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and since that seems to go double for his drunk self, Heigo suddenly finds the idea of some liquid assistance to loosen the hell up very appealing.]
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[ a few drinks ago, he might have thought on this. ]
Great!
[ narrator: it was not great. ]
[ john leans over, brushing his shoulder with heigo's, lifting a hand to point at the menu above. he squeezes an eye shut, like he's about to point out some faraway constellation and not just the swimming names of some alcoholic beverages. ]
Nowww, what do you wanna get...? I'll match!