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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

[Pinches. Gently. Because you don't fuck with the elderly. They might break.]

I don't get this tradition.

[glances at his arm, back up at the man] I suppose you fucking enjoyed that. [because he didn't]

[LAUGHS!] Not really. Like I said I don't get this tradition. I don't suppose you know the history of it?

An idiot decided he wanted to get away with sexual harassment and call it a holiday. Thank you for not pinching my arse I suppose. [tips back his beer which is green, because of course it is]

Want one? They don't taste any different. Or rather when it's this bad who can tell.

No.

[Teetotaller. Besides... it's green.] If it's so bad, why are you drinking it? Is it free?

Because it's cheap and I need it. Why else get drunk? [another sip. He's gotten used to cheap beer. Maybe he's been stockholm syndromed into, if not liking the damned thing, at least needing it on some level]

It's the day where everyone gets pissed without care and tomorrow whatever wanker got caught with his pants down is going to be all over social media and guess who gets to sponge up the shit. [him, that's who]

John Smith, by the way. Nice to meet you.

[He's half tempted to smack it out of John's hand, because no one needs alcohol, but whatever, old dude. You do you. He guesses.]

Do I dare ask why do that job either if you hate it so much?

[he doesn't need you or anyone to be his nursemaid thanks. Even if he gets alcohol poisoning he'd rather die on his own terms.

Damnit, though. That's a good question. The answer isn't even really something he believes in anymore]

And what the hell do you do that you're so content, mm?

[Hands on the back of his neck.] Activism. Native American Rights.

I don't always love it, but my tribe needs me, and I got tired of running from that.

I'm Tibarn. Sorry about the pinch, I don't usually molest strangers, but you did dare me.

[well that is...unexpected. Damnit. Just what he needs to run into today. A good man. A spiritual man at that. He can't help but fall short. Especially since he just punched his own people in the nose a day after his father's funeral. Maybe he didn't deserve any better than he fucking got]

Don't worry about it. Most excitement I had all day. [he sighs] This place could use a little more of it. [of the right kind anyway]

[Laughs again.]

[No no, John, he's really not that spiritual, too asshole for that.] You sound like you could use a bit of a life change. Boredom, drinking green piss, and enjoying getting pinched? [Chuckles.]

Firstly let's get one thing out of the way. Getting pinched is not a fucking turn on. [but he doesn't take what this guy says seriously as that] Maybe but I'm too old for change and it only leads to disappointment. Better things stay as they are.

[Laughs more and shakes his head.] Then you have only yourself to disappoint.

[S H R U G. You do you.]

Oh no I have a talent for it. It's spreads. Even people who aren't connected are affected like the fucking plague. [and now he's just feeling sorry for himself. pathetic. A change of topic seems in order]

Not much money in activism..

[He's going to die of lulz, mate.]

[And shakes his head.] More to life than money. Money's just a means to an end. What do you want the money for anyway?

[Ahhhh materialism...]

Oh yes money is just a means to an end if you have it. Easy for you to say. I bet you don't live in a fucking box on third and ninth and beg for change. Money is fucking life, alright? Money makes the world go round. Or do you run your activism on fucking buttons and smiles?

[Pats John's head.] I grew up on a reservation. In Oklahoma. The poor jokes I could tell you...

{GRINS ANYWAY.] Like I said, spent years running from my destiny. Joined the air force just to get the hell outta dodge.

But there's a lot of restrictions you put on your freedom when you work for another man's wealth. Even if I was an airline pilot, it's not worth my happiness. Being told where to fly, when to do it, catering to rich assholes. No thanks. I'd rather spend my nights behind jail bars fighting for others right to live.

[the him of his youth would have liked this bastard. Probably would have jammed with him. Or at least talked to him of joke philosophy and shitty poetry. Now he just feels tired and depressed about the whole bloody thing. Yes, freedom etc etc. Don't work for the bloody man. Find your own dream and so on]

Say that again when you're my age. Also it's hard to be free like the fucking wind if you're incarcerated. Just saying.

[except]

Also don't fucking pat me like I'm a child. What's wrong with you?

Edited 2018-03-26 03:14 (UTC)

[ G R I N S. ]

Some would say it makes you freer than ever. [ALL THE SLY SMIRKS.] But I won't keep you from your green piss seeing as you've got so much to look forward to tomorrow. [Yes, he's mocking you.]

[he is quiet entirely too long] What? Yes. Ta. Glad to have your fucking permission. [but it seems lackluster]

[Waves.] What is the European Kings say? "As you were?" [That's probably army though :V]

And then we Scots say up your arse. [he grins. He has some pride] We're kind of a contentious bunch of berks. Always ready to pick a fight. [and bust a few fingers on some idiot's nose]

[Chuckles.] Yeah? I should get to know more of them, then.

And what makes you think they want to know you? [eyes him] What makes you so bloody interesting?

[More laughs!] Absolutely nothing, but I love a good fist fight.

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