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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!
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[personal profile] clothes 2018-05-26 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you have the reflexes of a cow? You should have dodged it, fool.

[ not all of us are fucking like jumpity-jump woo-woo parkour-like fucking tiger and dragon instincts warriors or w/e akutagawa, DAMN. ]
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[personal profile] clothes 2018-05-26 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh... that wasn't... supposed to happen... ]

Then chase it, challenge it to a fight, and win your shoe back... Or cut your losses and let it be. The choice is yours, but I know which one I would make.

[ k i l l . i t . ]
1620: (pic#12265003)

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-26 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ don’t worry gamzee’s gotchu ]

i’ll send you the link then man I got you
uhhhh
and hold on
how old are you
redarm: (redallenscar054)

[personal profile] redarm 2018-05-26 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
17
why?
1620: (pic#12265009)

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-26 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ you’ll find out eventually, koga. their feathery friend honks again in search of the mystery honk, allowing gamzee to get up, look at it and— honk his horn back to it! honk honk! ]

It just wants a bro, bro! [ HONK HONK. they’re getting communication, omg. meanwhile, gamzee only laughs, and waits for the menace to honk again. ] It’s friendship, yo, friendship blooming in real time, look at it . . .

[ he hands the horn over to koga, and the bird’s attention swings right over to koga. ]

Try the magic out, new friend. Honks just brought all our asses together like brotherhood glue.
thesettingsun: neutral (Epicurus Descartes you too)

[personal profile] thesettingsun 2018-05-26 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
No, because I like being able to see things and not walk into invisible walls.

[Priorities, Akutagawa. He will stop fussing so much, since the other looks likely to stab him if he continues. With a paintbrush if necessary.

Sighing, Shuji returns the scythe to its book form. It doesn't even have a flash of light or a poof or anything.]


Mine's better behaved than yours anyway.
1620: (pic#12264967)

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-26 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
ohhh hold up then my bad
I said that you can snap open an ice but you ain’t old enough to drink
you chill with snapping a pepsi instead ??
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[personal profile] pronounces 2018-05-26 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
honestly, i don't really know.
none of us really do. we've been trying to figure out why for a while, now.
it's been six months for me, and i feel as confused as you do right now.
but! everything about it might feel impossible, but you're not alone in experiencing it.
most of the people on the app are really helpful, and kind, and we all want to find out the answers, together. ♪

i know that wasn't a great answer, but it's the best i can do (●´・△・`)
when i find out more, you'll be the first person to know, promise!~
idolworship: dns. (pic#12104897)

[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-26 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
well, in the novel "the scarlet letter,"
which takes place in a 17th century puritan town,
committing adultery is punishable by several things,
but most notably by having to wear a scarlet "A" on everything
("A" standing for adulterer)
it plays on your expectations that the "A" in the joke's premise references academics
and introduces a literary reference
which creates a sense of surprise
(the basis of most humor),
and entertains because, despite the presumed premise proving false,
the punchline of the joke remains applicable

that's how it's supposed to work, in any case

i know there are more usual jokes ... knock knock jokes, for instance...
but i don't entirely understand them when i read them
it depends entirely on delivery ... which it seems i don't have?


( without wit he is Nothing )
amodelidol: (a nice smile)

[personal profile] amodelidol 2018-05-26 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
You're welcome! I uses voice to text sometimes when I'm busy and can't really grab my phone to text. Yeah using this feature is fun! It's a good one. Oh it's no problem, the app always brings out something new that confuses people when they first get on so I'm glad to help!

I don't know if I would call it exciting. Many times the app can change things that can make my day a little harder, but every month isn't the same that's for sure

Huh? Me? I just study a lot that's all! Thank you though!

Yep! My name is Makoto Yuuki, nice to meet you Miai-kun. I haven't been on the app for too long so I don't know too much. I do know that each month is different.

unlightmusic: (✙ left to cry there)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-26 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[HMMM... True, her brother had quite the reputation back then; to the point the bullying stopped for her. So she should be okay... However, she's still skeptical, but she'll give May the benefit of the doubt. Work is work, after all.]

Then. How can... I help you?
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[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-26 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
as long as you're having fun
that's really whats important, isn't it?
and, well, i don't know how well i can match up to a model and his lovely cat
of course, my alexander would never disappoint, but as for me
i'll certainly do my best to remain charming,
or at least retain proper punctuation and spelling,
which i'm sure is equivalent enough


( ahh he slays him )
unlightmusic: (✙ final attack)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-26 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[NEESAN AGAIN.... HHHHHHHH... Suzu can't help but cover her face with one hand. Okay, RECOVERY!]

Is that the name of this app?
You don't need to apologize
It's not your fault
i think?
Anyway, people who don't have it...
are they not supposed to notice these things?
idolworship: (Default)

[personal profile] idolworship 2018-05-26 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
a pleasure to meet you as well
what do you mean by different?
unlightmusic: (✿ such a horrible sight)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-26 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[He actually got a case for it... A case... Even if it makes some degree of practical sense that's... quite Extra... Suzu's eyes widen slightly as the gold paint brush is revealed.]

Uwah, it's sparkly... That's really fitting for Garyuu-san...

[It's bright, somewhat otherworldly... but also kind of ostentatious. Just like him, or at least Suzu's impression of him. Nothing like the gloomy unremarkableness of herself and her jet black paint. Still, the explanation does help piece things for her... somewhat.]

So... b-basically it made me hit you because it wanted us to paint together? [why tho. group activities suck] If we do that, then will it help everything become more, umm... exist-y?
unlightmusic: (✿ second)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-26 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
It's okay, Nazunii! I really appreciate it
I always know I can rely on you♪
Still, I'm not sure how to feel about this...(>﹏<)
So people without the app don't see the weird stuff????
So Kuronii and Nazunii have been seeing weird stuff all this time
while I thought everything was normal?????
It's like that really old movie with the aliens and sunglasses
DOES THAT MEAN NOTHING IS REAL
sorry capslock again
unlightmusic: (✿ second)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-26 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[What a really nice dude... Despite her incredibly social anxiety, Suzu finds herself relaxing a bit, at least enough to speak more than four words at a time. She's still gonna be awkward as hell, though.]

Eh? Um...! I was on my way to the university, but thanks to the paintbrush I'm really off course...? I-I-I don't think it should be that hard to find, ah...!

[SPEAKING OF WHICH... She'll frantically check her watch first.]

Oh... Phew... I-I was getting worried that I might miss my final, but it looks like I still have plenty of time somehow...
amodelidol: (hmm...)

[personal profile] amodelidol 2018-05-26 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
something new the app will bring
one month they gave us animal filters but then a dome appeared around the city
then one time there were these stones that we couldn't break but showed our feelings, I think?
it's some new change that we have to deal with every month
some times it's not bad, but other times it can make things harder in the city ><

amodelidol: (*is excited*)

[personal profile] amodelidol 2018-05-26 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Makoto knows a thing or two about being nervous around new people. He's still a little nervous, though he's glad he could help her.]

Oh! I just came from a final! I can walk back with you, if that's okay? I wouldn't want you to miss your final.

[Makoto nearly missed one due to the color disappearing so he doesn't want someone else to have to go through that.]
unlightmusic: (✿ thrill)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-26 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow that's... quite a bit of things. Suzu can't help but appreciate the enthusiasm, though!]

Aha, ahahaha♪ Roger that; I'll do my best!

[With that, she'll get to work! Better than staying at the counter and being bored all day. Leaving the counter and heading for the bulk confection containers, she methodologically reads each label before deciding whether or not to add it to the box... It's a bit hard to identify things quickly now that the colors were weird. Let's see... konpeito, obviously... She's also pretty sure they got a shipment of chestnut amanatto today... Somewhere... As she works, she'll maintain conversation:]

Ne ne, Leonii. You don't seem too bothered by everything, speaking of which. I mean, Leonii doesn't seem to be bothered by most things usually, but... Are you one of those people who's had that weird app for a while...?
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[personal profile] maskreant 2018-05-26 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Akira looks less nervous, but he's nervous for Coulson here... He can handle himself, but he can't guarantee anyone's safety all the time. ]

Yeah. High risks, high reward.

[ He has your back. Thumbs up. ]
unlightmusic: (✿ second)

[personal profile] unlightmusic 2018-05-26 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ah, so he was also a student there... Come to think of it, his voice sounded kind of familiar too, hm... Well, there's no time to think too much about it.]

Y-You don't really have to do that, but um... My brother always said that it's rude to turn someone down if they're offering a favor, so... um, I'll be in your care? [So yes, in a convoluted way, yes they can walk together.] I hope the classroom didn't disappear... And if it did, I-I hope it's excusable...
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[personal profile] maskreant 2018-05-26 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah—at least I would buy some mystery candy. It would be fun to use in some party games.

[ Nothing adds to a party than gambling with candy flavors, he thinks. ]

I can help out with the signs, if you need it.
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[personal profile] maskreant 2018-05-26 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
it's red like the fire you would feel in your stomach.

yeah. Mr. Shigaraki owns a shop called RAMEN that serves this instead of ramen. it's deception.
espansivo: (08 let's dance! let's dance!)

[personal profile] espansivo 2018-05-27 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
[there's a heat building between them that leo responds easily to, both by habit and by desire, pressing harder into miai's knee with a small groan, nuzzling into miai's neck and presses one, two, four more kisses against it--

but that's about as far as he gets before his phone's ringing one of his songs, one he recognizes for tsukasa, and he bites down hard in small frustration before sitting back to pick it up, switching naturally into japanese... as he does for his brother. shush, shush.]


「Hey there, Tsuka~. What's up?」[... even if he motioned miai to shush, he's still tracing circles on his stomach, i'm sorry.]「... Mm? Ah, your cat..? Oh, uh, yeah! Ajisai-tan's okay, I haven't seen her today -- she's a free spirit, you know? But I heard her singing earlier! She's fine.

... ... ...

Mmmm, okay~. I have someone I'm helping right now, but when I'm done I'll pick you up and we can look for her together. ♪ Okay, okay~. Bye-bye, Tsuka~. ♪」

[and then he hangs up, grinning apologetically down at miai. he'll give short, sweet kisses to compensate? this is not the first time tsukasa has inadvertently interrupted somehow and it will not be the last.]