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Recollé Mods ([personal profile] recollecters) wrote in [community profile] repeter2018-05-18 12:09 am
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MAY TDM

TEST DRIVE
MAY TEST DRIVE
The city of Recollé...

...well. Good luck!

I.
You might've noticed by now that some things in this dear city of yours are a little...weird. Most of the buildings and landmarks around you are only partially visible and the world appears to be covered in all kinds of strange colors.

As you step out the door today, you can't quite shake off the feeling that you're being followed. Every time you turn your head, nothing appears to be in your line of vision but the creeping sensation won't go away. However, with one final well-timed turn you catch it out of the corner of your eye: a large paintbrush dripping in your favorite color, floating in mid-air. The brush doesn't seem to go away no matter how long you look at it, but one of two things happens here.

For those of you who grab the brush, you'll find yourself suddenly yanked forward as the brush guides you to a nearby building, bush, or busy sidewalk, the colored paint splattering everywhere but leaving behind a black finish instead of the original color. The brush has a mind of its own as it brings you right next to a friend or a stranger to get to work. They must have a brush, too.

For those of you who ignore the brush, however...well...it doesn't like being ignored. As you turn away the brush zips forward and begins to paint your face. And your arms. And your clothes? Hopefully someone will come by and try to help soon!


II.
With that exciting chain of events out of the way, it's time to get to work! It's not hard to notice what it is you're supposed to do now. Certain members of the city have paintbrushes similar to yours and only those with brushes can restore the city as it was. Individually painting the area will highlight all items in black, but pairing up with someone else's color will allow for a bit of color to attach. Blending the brushes together will generate new, bright colors that will stick! Two reds can paint an object red while a red and a blue can change an object to purple.

Of course, you're free to go at it alone. There's nothing stopping you from embarking on this journey with your own two hands. On the other hand the longer you work by yourself, the higher your risks become of unearthing something you may not want. One minute you might be painting a garden bench back into existence when suddenly a sound alerts you that something's wrong. The object seems to warp right in front of you, sprouting teeth, eyes, and even sometimes limbs. Non-stationary objects such as vehicles, animals, postal boxes and more will begin to chase painters around all five districts of the city. Stationary objects will do anything to grab you in their grasp and stop your hard work. The only way to soothe these objects is to mix up a new color and douse them with paint, but that just might be a little harder than it looks while you're on the move.

III.

The strange thing is that even with a large portion of the city invisible to the naked eye, by now everyone around you has accepted that this is just how things will go. If you talk to your family or friends or teachers or co-workers who are without a paintbrush, they'll simply tell you that even though it started a few weeks ago there are other things in the city to worry about. They'll tell tales of people with powers and weird physical changes that shouldn't be possible and they'll point out the thinning monsters that are roaming the city and cleaning up the stray paint.

Despite this, life is expected to go on as normal. Classes are still in session and your employers expect you to be at work on time. Grocery stores are up and running and if you can find them several of your favorite businesses are still open as well. Maybe today you're in class procrastinating on a school project, or perhaps you're staring out the window at your boring job waiting for the next time you can catch a break. If you're brave enough, you might be one of those who wanders the half-missing aisles of Freshens because your family still insists on their cookout this weekend. This appears to be the new norm...so what are you doing today in the lovely "city" of Recollé?

IV.
Several citizens have been using their brushes to expand their horizons and paint beyond the limits of the city, working to recreate the roads to go back to other regions. While this will require far more work and dedication, some of the paths are outlined and cleared.

Granted, with the revival of the roads comes the revival of a few other creatures including monsters of varying breeds. Have you ever fought a monster before? No? Well now's your chance! Some of these monsters are easy to take down but others will hunt and attack. While the paint brushes won't do much to deter the creatures themselves, they're useful to paint new hiding spots until you come up with a plan of attack. That counts, doesn't it? Good luck out there.

BONUS.
Perhaps the strangest thing of all is that your phone works. It's fully functional, colored and solid without having to repaint it into existence. Being able to send texts and check maps are vital tools in the restructure of the city, but at the same time it comes with something you may not want.

The Retrospec app appears on your phone and even without setting up a profile you'll find yourself receiving a message from a Retrospec user named Zee Carlisle.

Bad timing, this was really bad timing! Hey newbies, sorry, we are a little swamped with the stabilization process right now but let me kick you to some people who can help out.


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 [community profile] 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.

Finally, please remember that this will be the last application month until September!

Your May TDM directory is here, and your AU workshop is here! Our mod questions thread for this TDM is over here!
idolworship: dns. ( do not steal ) (pic#12104886)

[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-22 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Nowhere that'd mind a few bruises.

( well. he has work. but. as if he wouldn't go to work with hickeys, or hasn't before; and if it gets bad enough, he'll just use makeup, whatever. he's not ashamed and he doesn't care.

it's so easy, though. leo on top him, kissing his cheek; it's just muscle memory, it's just comfortable, putting his hands on leo's neck, his face, so naturally pressing kisses to leo's jaw and his neck in return. he doesn't even have to think; it's simply a decision, one of which he's always been conscious- he just has to do better this time. even if they don't date, it doesn't matter. he just has to be decent, this time around. it can't be hard- not that hard. )


Mmm... My legs are tired, but I prefer you up here. I like it when I can see you up close. You're so pretty, Leo.

( he lets his head fall back against the ground, relaxing. affectionately, he brushes his thumb against leo's cheek. )

Ahh ... I want to say that's reward enough, but I'll admit I'm a little greedy... ♪
floret: (cast its cold eye?)

[personal profile] floret 2018-05-22 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ How ribald...
Actually, he briefly has an impulse to respond with "That's what she said," but he stops himself. ]


Oh. Well. I appreciate it!

[ He listens through the carnival intro, then through the... continuing intro? Eventually he realizes the intros must be over and this is the song, but...
It's not quite one he recognizes, but it's not like he has Prince's entire discography memorized... it must just be a really deep cut.

But Gamzee is looking at him expectantly now, and... all he can do is tilt his head quizzically (while maintaining his politely appreciative smile). ]
espansivo: (50 warmth lies deep in your eyes)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-05-22 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[each bit of affection is something he craves, not just from miai but from everyone he comes across, but unlike the people he tries to fill the hole in his heart with it actually sticks; he'd noticed it with nazuna too, and with some of the memories he'd gotten back. it's nice, it's easy and familiar, and leo's grin widens pleasantly at the compliment he's so accustomed to, shifting so he can cage an arm around miai's head instead.]

You know I have a hard time saying no to you, Miai~. [in that special inflection he'd liked to use, more my than a proper mi, leaning his cheek into the touch.] Haha, no, it's more like I can't ever say no to you, not when you're like this. ♪

[there's other people he has trouble saying no to in his life now, besides miai and his little brother. it's hard to refuse kuro, to refuse nazuna; the first is due to an understanding at the core of their beings, and the second--

leo doesn't really want to think of the second, not right now, it draws heavy realization against his chest and he's not about that at the moment. he wants to kiss miai against a half-painted building and that be that.

so he does. first on his cheeks, then down his jawline, and dipping back up to his lip; a well-traveled trail, but miai does like having him close. a thousand melodies in his mind and all he wants to do is this.

he huffs playfully, mumbling against the other.]


I swear, you're only so greedy 'cause I did my best to spoil you back then...
longwei2go: (Default)

[personal profile] longwei2go 2018-05-22 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
dammit

next stupid question
is my arm with you
unlightmusic: (✿ that soothed my barren heart.)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-22 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Despite the weird color and the fact it came in contact with some weird supernatural paint stuff, Leo was right. It’s just like a normal candy. She’s so silly, how could she even doubt him the tiniest bit!? She’s sure there’s enough cash on the counter here too, so she’ll just count it later~ Rest in spaghetti never forgetti.

Man, he really has a strange way of brightening her day, despite her unwavering gloominess.]


… Ehe, ehehehehe♪ [She holds a hand to her mouth, trying to stifle her awkward giggle.] You really love your little brother, don’t you Leonii? You get all happy whenever you mention him, so I can’t help but smile too, you know~♪ He sounds like a good kid, so I’d love to meet him one day too.

[And hopefully not recruit him into some bizarre metal band in the near future like she did with his younger sibling in another life... BUT ANYWAY, now that at least a good quarter of her worries have been lifted thanks to Leo, Suzu’s in a better mood and she’s ready to customer service the hell out of you!! She mimics the ‘We can do it!” pose, flexing an imaginary muscle with a motivated smile on her face.]

For now though, I’ll help Leonii out~! What kind of candies and flavors does “Tsuka-tan-san” like? [She reaches under the counter, and brings up a small box with a traditional Japan-like pattern.] I can pack up any of the bulk items cutely in a box like this with a ribbon and everything~♪ Well, as cute as I can with all the colors being weird and stuff, anyway...

[Hopefully once the colors get restored it won't end up looking ugly...]
cogwheels: (pic#12154881)

[personal profile] cogwheels 2018-05-22 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
That's a relief.

[ Otherwise it looks like he'd be out of business for a while.

He continues to paint them as well, somewhat pleased that there's at least a little color. ]


It would be. But perhaps I should run a special on "mystery flavor" right now...
cogwheels: (pic#12154889)

[personal profile] cogwheels 2018-05-22 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh my god??? ]

I ... okay, I think I can do that...

[ he lifts his leg and HI-YAH kicks at it, but... ]

Now it's just got my shoe!
cogwheels: (pic#12154882)

[personal profile] cogwheels 2018-05-22 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Customers have been a fair mix of understanding and completely disappointed, but Ryuunosuke has been handling them as calmly as he can. He just wishes the candy would come back to its proper color. This invisible act is hurting business!

When he turns back to the shop after the customer leaves, he blinks a couple of times at his employee and then huffs a little in hopelessness. He gives her a smile anyway. ]


That's alright. At least we can see it now? Looks like it's all going to be black and blue for a while now...
cogwheels: (pic#12154884)

[personal profile] cogwheels 2018-05-22 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That's probably appreciated. After all, everything else is being a little nonsensical at the moment.

Even him standing there painting looks ridiculous, especially since the paint is all over his face now too. ]


Yes, that seemed to do the trick! ... Am I stuck painting now?
me_matey: (every minute every hour every second eve)

[personal profile] me_matey 2018-05-22 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
def no

u didnt have it anymore when u got off the network so i figured it got trashed
cogwheels: (pic#12154887)

[personal profile] cogwheels 2018-05-22 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh goodness, nothing that dramatic. I mean with this whole app and why things are suddenly so strange?
cogwheels: (pic#12154888)

[personal profile] cogwheels 2018-05-22 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, yes.

[ He sighs a little and comes up beside the customer, watching him roll the contents around in it. You can barely even see what kind of candy it is, let alone what color it's supposed to be. ]

It is a shame. I'm not sure if they were better off invisible or not, at this point.
longwei2go: (Default)

[personal profile] longwei2go 2018-05-23 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
didnt lose it last time i
lapsed
or w/e you wanna call it
fuck
FUCK
me_matey: (which way the pressure lies)

[personal profile] me_matey 2018-05-23 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
hey hey calm down im on my way from work

just hold tight till i get there ok?
longwei2go: (Default)

[personal profile] longwei2go 2018-05-23 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
work
you
since when
roughplayer: (koga04)

[personal profile] roughplayer 2018-05-23 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ Scary? Him? Maybe, but yeah, he's an odd combo of intimidating and decent here. Also please don't go silent Suzu... he'd just get more angry. ].

Ha, want me to get the manager because you can't do it? That won't look good for you, will it.

[ Eeeeeep... Koga threads his hands through his hair, thinking. That's a lot of candy... but honestly, it's better to go for her favorites and lot of them over a variety. Kids get sad when they run out of the thing they like in their halloween basket after, yeah? ]

...I won't do it, stop looking at me like I'll bite your head off. I know the kid, she comes along with her mom when they bring in their rabbit for checkups. She likes peanut butter cups and saltwater taffy the most. I don't like sweets, but I know what they're shaped like, and so should you. Finding the decent stuff won't be hard for you.
roughplayer: (koga05)

[personal profile] roughplayer 2018-05-23 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ You mean a "good" day where it's normal? What kind of fricking app is this? Or are you talking about the shady tech company behind it... Dammit this is frustrating! ]
me_matey: (you gotta tip on the tightrope)

[personal profile] me_matey 2018-05-23 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
since majima beat me in a boxing match
longwei2go: (Default)

[personal profile] longwei2go 2018-05-23 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
how the hell
last i saw you could split an engine block with your bare hands
me_matey: (which way the pressure lies)

[personal profile] me_matey 2018-05-23 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
majima dont fuck round either sis idk what to tell u

but i work at club sunshine
roughplayer: (koga07)

[personal profile] roughplayer 2018-05-23 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ Goro don't die by puppies, they'd be sad and we may never be able to find your hidden body when Recolle is like this.

ANYWAY, Koga shakes his head. ]


They belong to some uptown socialites that come to the clinic I work at. They think their dogs are just like em and want to be together while they're out at some function, so I got paid to walk them in this weird, white-out mess the city's become.

[ He talks about their owners with some contempt, dogs are not exactly like people you brand-name morons, you don't even want to walk them when it's your responsibility from the start! But, he kneels down to stroke the dogs for being nice to potato. Potato can get a pet too! ]

You dog's not used to other ones, is he?
longwei2go: (Default)

[personal profile] longwei2go 2018-05-23 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
hope you sold tickets to that shit
damn

wait
i know that place
you bouncin fools from it now
me_matey: (in loving you with my whole heart)

[personal profile] me_matey 2018-05-23 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
u damn right i hustled the show who do u think i am?

as for the other thing ill tell u when i get there.
longwei2go: (Default)

[personal profile] longwei2go 2018-05-23 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
guess some things dont change

ok
see you soon
me_matey: (with the birds i share this lonely view)

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[personal profile] me_matey 2018-05-23 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
-May had changed out of her dress, at least, but her hair and make-up was still done up hostess style, and it was never not weird to get on the bus while looking like that. Thankfully, the stop was right at the edge of Yin's street, so it wasn't a long walk in those still-uncomfortable heels before she was knocking on the window to Yin's room, not wanting to go through the front door.-