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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! |
nike lemercier | soredemon sekai wa utsukushii | (au) ava stewart
It was all only a shame that Ava will find herself far from the destinations she had in mind of visiting via her once planned road trip out of Recolle.]
Respatrum
[Somehow, she found her way from the roads to a town she has never been to. It seemed like she may have found herself underground. Which was impossible! To her, at the very least. After all, how does someone go from riding the open road on her motorcycle and small trailer and end up in a tunnel filled town?
No matter how impossible it was, Ava was never the type to stray from adventure once it found her. She was going to enjoy her time there! Maybe even get a sovenir to sent to her relatives as proof of it all having been a reality.
Her train of thought was interrupted by the distant roar of cheers. It was curious to find a large stadium underground of all places. She couldn't help herself in wanting to investigate. Only to have been specifically chosen from the crowd over at the ticket line and being guided deeper into the building. Ava had assumed she had won some kind of lottery and was going to be seated in a good spot to witness whatever was going on. It wasn't long until her expectations were dashed out the door, only to be replaced by something else: she was now in some kind of field, with a wild animal making all kinds of unnerving sounds at the other side. The creature was huge and was clearly very powerful.
Was it burning? It looked like it was on fire! Before Ava was given the opportunity to warn the employees about it, she was quickly handed a red cape and pushed into the open field as the burning creature slammed itself out of the pen it was originally in. All Ava could do was watch in horror as everything was going by her so quickly. What is a girl to do? She knew better than to ask for help because her voice will be swallowed by the very loud roars above her; it'd be useless to waste her energy on screaming and have the bull charge at her. Right now, the only thought that came to mind was: close her eyes, breath deeply, and concentrate on the energy surrounding her and allow it to guide her nerves. Survival was important, and the only way to do it was by keeping calm or else she'll be unable to rely on her reflexes and transform the fear and adrenaline to be that very energy.]
Time to put my training to the test!
[It was all she can say as she begins to steady her breath while closing her eyes shut. Just the mere action was enough to have the crowd's anticipation grow as word over her technique was spreading among everyone. It was definitely a sight to witness a young girl closing her eyes while a raging creature was heading straight towards her at an unbelievable velocity.]
Bosuma
[After escaping the tunnel city and angry fireball of a bull, Ava had decided to return to her road trip with the hopes in finding a motel to rest until morning. Being setback a day wasn't a big deal, since she still had six days of vacation left. As terrifying and nerve-wrecking the earlier experience was: she couldn't help feel more than pumped over the way the rest of her vacation will be like. A little adrenaline rush doesn't harm, right?
Just as she thought about it, Ava began to take notice of her surroundings changing from the road to a dense forest, leaving her feeling intrigue once more. Has there always been a forest area nearby? She knew Recolle had its naturalistic spots, but this was beyond the country -- it was an actual inhabitable forest. With no signs of people or even a civilization to be seen, it was all just...nature. Unlike the previous time, Ava did not stop to explore her new surroundings, instead she continue driving through the area until nightfall had caught up to her. The neon color of the flowers was enough to catch her attention.]
...I've never seen anything like this before. Are these real?
[After a few moments of pondering in giving it a closer inspection, it won't be long until she makes a quick stop by parking her bike and small trailer over at the side of the road in an area filled with all kinds of different color flowers that were clearly radiating. Her interest for them grew in each passing second. Usually she wasn't the type to take selfies; however she decided to make an exception, believing her half-brother may enjoy her new found discovery.
Just as she was going to, a mysterious smell began to fill the air, and with it came an interesting speck of color blossoming over her. Did the flowers just release something? Why was she covered in such a weird color? What was it? Right now, all she could do was put her phone away and begin to brush them off as best as she could. It was troubling being covered by something with unknown origins. Maybe she should remain at the side of the road for a bit?]
III. [In Recolle, Ava could be found at the university, her aikido dojo, the gym, or the real estate offices she was doing her internship in; however at the moment she was busy on another fun project: volunteering on preparing for the local high school play. After all, she knew her brother was a teacher at the school and a drama enthusiast, it'd be an insult to not offer a helping hand to support her brother and his interests. Besides, it was another good way to spent some quality time with him as well.
Ava had very little talent for art and design while passing out of flyers may be out of the question for her. If her mother ever catches wind in Ava helping her brother, she may begin to call her insistantly on wanting to use the opportunity to speak with her brother. Which was a bad idea for ma reasons. It wouldn't be correct to force him to speak to their mother without reason, no matter how much she wants it. It was simply for the best to avoid any awkward situations.
With that being said, Ava can be found helping out by painting the set, passing out supplies between departments, or helping out with any type of heavy lifting needed. It wasn't strange to find her shouting out every so often.]
Hey! Do you need any help? I can pass along messages or tranfer stuff around.
Bonus
Are you customer service? If you are, then I'd like to know on the best way to remove this app from my phone. Thanks!
Bonus
Wait. Ava?!
no subject
Um, I'm pretty sure you are. I mean, only customer service can fix any known bugs, right? You did promise to fix it, didn't you?
[Although, the whole "being unable to remove the app" does sound slightly familiar, but unfortunately something else will catch her off guard before she could look through her memories on the reason behind the former thought.]
huh, yuuichi?
what are you doing responding to my messages?
[A beat.]
oh shoot!
did i use the wrong messenger then?
i was just talking to someone from customer service.
something about fixing the issue on my phone.
no worries, i have no intention of removing the usual app we usually use to talk.
no subject
[Which. Probably makes little to no sense to her but. Well. This is probably better off in person.]
no subject
that's sure a...mouthful to read and take in all at once.
[She had no reason to not believe him neither. Yuu wasn't really the type to play practical jokes. Not in this level, anyway. It's not his usual style. Not only that, no matter how crazy the info sounded, it didn't feel....alien to her neither. The thought of forgetting something like this. Something so unrealistic and a little scary, it'd be impossible to simply forget, so.]
you aren't wrong.
about the whole memory thing.
when exactly did i last have this app?
no subject
[He feels bad dumping all this on her but. Someone has to. And the sooner the better, at least. So he can't not at least offer.]
no subject
i don't mind meeting up and hearing you out.
kinda sounds like something serious has happened.
[The way his messages were being read: it definitely sounded like something has happened. Whatever it was, it was connected to the mysterious app that was now on her phone once more. Something about this situation was ringing more alarm bells than usual, but she was going to suck it up and try to steel herself. For her cousin's sake.]
where do you want to meet up?
no subject
[He doesn't mean to freak her out even though he knows he probably is. It's just. Complicated. He's still not quite sure where to start, exactly. If she asks on his own regains. What he himself remembers yet. ]
no subject
i was helping out with preparations for the drama club with finn.
we should be close to finishing for the day.
[By "Finn", she was referring to Foggy, the English and Drama teacher, it was her own nickname for her older half brother. Either way, she thought it'd be a good idea to meet up while enjoying a treat together as a way to 1) hide and calm down her nerves at the thought of something so impossible popping up and 2) for Yuu to enjoy as he tells her more about the situation.]
no subject
[He knows Foggy at least, having him as one of Yuu's teachers, and in getting to chat with him more than he usually would, thanks to the app and all. Not that Yuu is all that interested in drama, but that didn't mean he wasn't in another of Foggy's classes. Still, he then shifts, pocketing his phone to start making his way over. He glances arond to see if she was there yet, before placing his own order and taking a seat. She had said they wouldn't be too long, at least.]