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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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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!
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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.]
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[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.]
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[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?
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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...!]
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[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.]
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[He mocks a wink but then shrugs as he straightens up.]
Guess I don't know how to handle my own strength right now.
[Which isn't a lie. He just doesn't know that Cloud has the app again and thus can notice these things. He stares at Cloud when he notices Cloud staring at him.]
... What? Something on my face?
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What happened to your eyes?
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[Well, that proves something.]
You can notice? The blue?
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[Since when did Zack keep secrets from him? From anybody, for that matter? The porcupine-head wasn't exactly the devious type.]
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Okay! Take it easy! Give me your phone. I gotta check something.
[He holds out his hand expectantly.]
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Check what?
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I gotta check if you have the Retrospec app. Because I don't think you would have noticed my eyes if you didn't have it.
[Which means Cloud has the app back and... He's worried. Cloud was safe off the app.]
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Why would I need something on my phone to notice your eyes? How is that supposed to work?
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[And Zack's not very good at explaining complicated. But he'll try for Cloud's sake.]
That app makes people notice weird things. And people with the app have weird things happen to them. Like my eyes turning really glowy and bright like they are. Or ... getting really strong out of nowhere. You wouldn't have noticed anything without the app on your phone.
[He shrugs. He's going to leave some of the more traumatic things he's gone through, out.]
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Here.
[What did he set his wallpaper to last? Not something embarrassing, he hopes. Oh yeah, the first page of blueprints from Honda's latest model car. Not so bad. Gotta keep up with the times, right?]
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[Zack swipes through it for a moment, a smile pulling his lips at the background image. He would have picked a Subaru but they can banter over car models later. He indeed finds the little icon to the Retrospec app and his smile falls away.]
Yep. There it is. [He shows the screen to Cloud.
So, Cloud really is back on the app again. A few months of him not being on it made Zack feel a little better, to be honest. Knowing that Cloud didn't have to go through the hell that he did last month. But now...]
If anything weird happens to you, tell me or your brother.
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[Too late, Zack. Weird things were already happening.]
What does my brother have to do with it?
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[He shrugs...! It never makes sense to people new (or in this case RE-new?) to the app. But eventually, it will all come together.]
Your brother has the app so he knows what's up with it too.
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[Cloud stuck his hand out for Zack to return his phone.]
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Is that what you're upset about?
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[Except he's starting to believe it.]
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[He can't really explain how it works because hell if he knows.
He grabs Cloud, tucking his head under his arm and ruffles Cloud's hair up with his knuckles.]
Life still goes on! You still get stuck in snow banks!
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[Cloud makes a futile attempt to ward off Zack's ruffling with his hands, but it probably doesn't make much of a deterrent because Cloud is trying not to laugh at the same time.]
I was just taking a little break!
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[He doesn't. It was still hilarious to see Cloud divebomb into the snow, though.
He finally relents and stops giving Cloud a noogie and grins at him.]
My eyes are cool though, right?
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