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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!

[personal profile] halloweenkitty 2018-05-18 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[Caitlin blinks, nonplussed, and shrugs. Not only does that seem low on the priority list right now, it's as good an excuse as any for the city to pay for some newer equipment...

But, right, the part where she nearly got decapitated. She glances up at what currently looks like the head of the clunky monstrosity, an old desktop tower with a CD drive full of needle-sharp teeth. If that broken monitor draws enough of its attention to Shuji, then... can she splash paint into its mouth? Screw it, she's gonna try it. Her paintbrush is just about long enough.]
beneathmoonlight: (WHAT DO)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-05-18 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[What a perfectly fitting mug.

Atsushi writes down the list on an order form as quickly as he can, marveling at just how much money this guy has to blow, and it’s going like any other business transaction right up until he gets the name for the order.

Akutagawa.

He drops his pen like a dumbass before looking up at Akutagawa with wide, two-toned eyes.
]

You’re Akutagawa??

[Shit. Fuck. Now he knows why he was getting such a shitty look earlier, but that’s not even the worst thing...]

What’s your first name?
Edited 2018-05-18 22:11 (UTC)
roughplayer: (koga05)

[personal profile] roughplayer 2018-05-18 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ prior to virtual hyper-inflation, it was pretty sweet. also thank god he lives to see another day, cousins with access are just as dangerous. ]

Wait is this like entertainment to you?

Why are kids like this, it ain't that funny and this app isn't any better for taking responsibility!
Edited 2018-05-18 22:34 (UTC)
adoringpast: (papa paparazzi)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-05-18 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ damn right he's beautiful, but don't put him with mobage twitter?! even if he does play them but only when his fave is ranking. shhhhhh. ]

Pass. I don't belong in either groups? I tend to just tune out whatever surreal comment those people put every time I put photos on my account. Wish they'd learn to take a hint, though.

[ not sure if he'd feel bad for akutagawa here, him and his cringy army equivalents. is he really that good to be compared to bts, though... sena may be all too familiar with how the idol industry works, both in this world and in those hellish memories of his, and it's why he's not too keen with said career as a whole. ]

I mean, good luck with that. Seems that they're only more vocal towards singers than models. [ sparkle, sparkle ] But I've met weirder people, so.
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[personal profile] clothes 2018-05-18 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ akutagawa is almost lulled into a false sense of security, but no, this psycho had to once again go and ruin it. akutagawa turns to give him a sharp look, bypassing irritated and jumping right into mad. had this been any normal skittish fan encounter, that would be one thing, but this baker is acting like a paranoid moron. ]

...Ryuunosuke. Ryuunosuke Akutagawa.

[ taking a step towards the other man-- ]

Do you have a problem with that?

[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-18 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
ohhhh
you mean the big miracle
yeah man i see it..... motherfuck like have you ever seen something so inspirational?? it’s a sign, i can feel it
standalonehuman: (TogusaChastised)

OOC: I threw a dart into the wind, I didn’t know you had worked that out, I am so sorry!

[personal profile] standalonehuman 2018-05-18 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Twin!?” Togusa blurts the word out in surprise before he can stop himself. He is able to bite down on his second reaction, and instead looks down, a little embarrassed. Take a second. Togusa has once again stepped straight into family issues by speaking too hastily. But is it such a surprise that workaholic Noah Gabranth has gotten estranged from even close family?

“Yes,” when Togusa finds his voice again. “Detective Gabranth, he’s one of the people I report to.” Togusa reaches for his paintbrush, holds it up loosely. “He’s been involved with this mess, in and out, and I’d hoped he suddenly remembered.” There is an ever-expanding file Togusa is collating not just for his own benefit, but to report any updates to Gabranth if and when he comes back.

“I’m sorry, if that brought up unpleasantries.”
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[personal profile] hareru 2018-05-18 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
THE BIG WHAT?????????

you SERIOUSLY think this is a miracle????????? this isn't inspirational MY APARTMENT IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!
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[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-18 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ gamzee might’ve wasted a few extra moments just staring blankly at how the colors flow into each other. well. the black and sometimes purple when there were people helping. when it finally clicks that that’s actually his bro— bro! his man, his motherfucker, the plum to his grape. gamzee’s sloppy grin lights up and he gives dwyer his hand for one super awesome handshake swag, ending in clapping his back. ]

Best friend, think a brother could use some of your pomegranate dip to this grape punch on the wall? It’s gonna be sick.

[ — close enough of a fruit. ]
Edited 2018-05-18 23:04 (UTC)
beneathmoonlight: (Kill bill sirens)

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-05-18 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh god, oh no, there’s no way that’s a coincidence. Atsushi doesn’t know if people from his other self’s memories actually exist, but all evidence points to yes. If that’s true, then does Akutagawa remember anything from his own past life...?

And if not, is it really fair for Atsushi to judge him based on that?

...
]

N-no...I just...think I’ve heard your name somewhere before, is all.

[A pause as he takes a shaky breath and turns the order form around.]

P-please sign here. I’ll have it all bagged up for you ASAP.

[As he fumbles around to gather the baked goods, a question tumbles out of his mouth before he can stop it.]

Have you heard of Rashomon?
Edited 2018-05-18 23:13 (UTC)
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[personal profile] 1620 2018-05-18 11:14 pm (UTC)(link)
it’s so beautiful

like yo you get these little guys dipped in your favorite fucking color and it just feels like god is telling you to paint whatever the fuck you want my son ‘cause the world’s your motherfucking canvas today
how beautiful of a message is that
it’s the big guy calling for you to just do you dude
beneathmoonlight: (:0)

III

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-05-18 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Atsushi is trying his best to deal with the changes, and he’s come to find solace in the Recolle library. He’s not expecting to see someone asleep on the table, and though he probably shouldn’t, he gently shakes the guy by the shoulder to wake him up. Those look like important homework books, after all...]

Sorry to disturb you, but you fell asleep in the library. It doesn’t look very comfortable...
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[personal profile] clothes 2018-05-18 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ sounds more like someone is too poor to whale tbqh, akutagawa makes a killing on idol games but that's probably a given. he's also into that one dumb game where these high school idol kids try to compete to be the best, and are still mad at each other over middle school drama?? the one where you collect cards who dance and clap and fall asleep?? whatever it's called!!!! ]

Idols are more approachable and accessible than models and the like-- never mind that idols can often model anyway. The reach of idols is limitless.

[ with a scary this-is-not-a-game-being-an-idol-is-not-meant-to-be-fun expression, akutagawa inspects some kale he plans to use for a salad he has yet to find a recipe for. his life is low-key out of control. ]

A mere model cannot understand an idol's mission, and why hundreds of thousands of people coming together, even for the sake of getting horny on main, is a testament to their success.

[ akutagawaPs are notorious for loving his cold, harsh personality. maybe it's some gap moe bullshit with his cute voice? a mean violent asshole idol with a cute and sweet voice would, unsurprisingly, attract a bunch of crazy masochist fucks, so in a way it probably isn't even surprising.

--goddamnit he's not supposed to think about this!!!! SHIT ]
beneathmoonlight: (:0000000)

Bonus

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-05-18 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh! Hello!

Maybe I can. What did you need help with?

[personal profile] halloweenkitty 2018-05-18 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay, now it's Caitlin's whole face crinkling a little with the effort of not breaking into a silent fit of giggles. Tap tap, glide, tap...]

call me kate! nice to meet you
and nice goggles ;)
phone will be ok, it's lived through worse


[She can't help but look down at the paintbrush in her other hand as she shows him the message, though. It's still dripping a soft pastel pink that clings to her sleeves like any other paint, but she can't see any of it on the monochrome ground... So surreal. Oh, maybe this guy knows a little more about it? He did kind of sound like it. One second while she adds a line -]

what's the deal with the paint, btw? it was floating...
beneathmoonlight: (Concerned)

bonus

[personal profile] beneathmoonlight 2018-05-18 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ah. This person must’ve been redirected to Atsushi by retrospec. He’s had that happen to him a few times, so he’ll just roll with it.]

Oh, hello! Nice to meet you too!

Is what related?
roughplayer: (koga02)

[personal profile] roughplayer 2018-05-18 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
It sure is! And now I'm stumped on a question because there's a lot to answer for.

Actually

Isn't this kinda cheap of the Retrospec guys to throw new people at their older users to ask questions? Not that I like resorting to tech support.
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[personal profile] clothes 2018-05-18 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ akutagawa snorts. what kind of dumbass excuse is that? if this were genuinely someone just unfamiliar with an artist from overseas it would be one thing, but akutagawa can tell that definitely isn't the case right now. so why? ]

Just so you understand... You are a terrible liar and I don't believe you for a second.

[ he snatches the order form along with a pen before signing it briskly. when he drops them both back on the counter, he sends a severe glare over to the nervous baker. he was ready to start snarling out more insults and possibly get to the real root of this chaotic visit, but the question catches him off guard. ]

Rashomon...?

[ akutagawa's glower takes a slightly more confused look to it. ]

It's a classic Japanese story. Why do you ask?

[ what would a story like that have to do with anything? the story of rashomon opens old childhood wounds, so he has zero desire of discussing literature with this maniac. ]
Edited 2018-05-19 00:14 (UTC)
flametheif40: http://magiicons.tumblr.com/ (serious face)

Alibaba Saluja | Magi

[personal profile] flametheif40 2018-05-18 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
My Au Workshop https://repeter.dreamwidth.org/13311.html?thread=20451839#cmt20451839

1)

[ WOW! that's odd, is that...a paintbrush? A floating one? Well, mine now! ]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[Shutting his eyes tight, his feet scramble like his life depended on it, as soon as he touches something solid underneath his feet, he lets go and tries to run away, resulting in the paintbrush painting his entire back side black, and slaps his face for good measure]

Okay! I'll keep you? What do you want?

[ The brush stays floating silently. After nothing happens for some time, he, with much hesitation, grabs the brush again. When nothing happens, he smiles. Then notices the trail of black paint ]

Black? You’re an odd one, aren’t you? We are going to need to work on that, for now, let’s paint the town, shall we? Hope I’m not the only one…otherwise this is going to take Forever….

[ Is that a person there? Wait…HOW DID I GET UP HERE!?]

HELLO!? ANYONE THERE!?


3)

[ Okay, this is BULL! I STILL got to go to school?! I don’t care IF they say school is still on, nothing looks right! What the hell is going on here!? Why is no one doing anything about it!? Ugh…How do I end up getting into these messes anyway? Maybe I was liking it too much? Should I run again? Or is this everywhere now? Anyway, I guess I should at least PRETEND to go to school…these people are…nice… It would suck if I had to run again…and I don’t want to hurt them…not if I can help it..but its going to happen anyway isn’t it?]

(sigh) Well, the world isn’t going to let you cry Al, shut up and go, you’re a year behind cause your too dumb to get it, so…move already…

[ He grabs his gear and heads to school, making sure the paintbrush is in his backpack. When walking around he bumps into someone, snatching 20 bucks]

[ Sorry about that, but if I'm going to run soon, I’m going to need this…Good things don't last do they?]

[ Turning to the nearest person he asks a simple question,with some clear annoyance]

Shouldn't everyone just paint everything back? Why is everyone so freaking calm about this!?


Bonus

[ Bad timing!? So there is a good time to look like a 50’s cartoon? I’ll pass thanks…hey! Graffiti can’t be illegal now right? And now, street art is better then…well…this honestly]

[He posts a message to the chat, Why not? Free app is a Free app]

Heya! Soooo, everything turning black and white. Any graffiti artist’s here? Always wanted to try it, but you know, laws, they can’t really say we are “damaging property” now can they? :P

[ HA! There we go! Smooth lines for days! Assuming this freaking works anyway...I hope they like it...]

Wild... just comment here! :) maybe you hear him screaming and come to help! :) Pming me works too for ideas on what we can do! :)
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Edited 2018-05-19 03:58 (UTC)
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[personal profile] clothes 2018-05-18 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I shouldn't be surprised. While I'm the farthest thing from a cop, that doesn't mean I lack deduction skills. However, something in my gut tells me no one in this city who understands our position will be able to give us answers. Wouldn't our original messenger send us to whoever has the answers, instead of handing us off to whoever they happen to find at the moment?
adoringpast: (my lashes are dry)

[personal profile] adoringpast 2018-05-18 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ what!!!! he'll have you know that he goes hard as hell when it comes to his faves! he usually lands in t1... but that's a long time ago, since retrospec bullshit's keeping him from being updated from all the latest stuff these days. ]

Tsk. As if I don't know that. The entertainment industry feels the same no matter what career you choose for it.

[ he returns the other male's gaze with a stone-cold expression as well, blue eyes striking as ever. this guy probably hasn't gone through actual idol warfare in this lifetime so he really doesn't have any right to talk to sena about shit like this, as someone who used to be the best (worst) of both those worlds. how annoying.

though he does have to point out one thing, his face now shifting to one of disgust - ]


...Horny on what?

[ HE CAN'T READ SUDDENLY HE JUST DON'T KNOW ]
Edited 2018-05-18 23:49 (UTC)
longwei2go: (now feel this heart it beats so tough)

Yang Xiao Long | RWBY

[personal profile] longwei2go 2018-05-18 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[I.]
Oh, you think this bullshit is funny, huh?! [ Yin was already having a bad day ever since waking up this morning and realizing what had happened to her, again, but for a long period of time. losing herself in her "normal" life and coming out of it with memories of acting "normal" during that time was weird enough, but also waking up and unable to find any trace of items that had come to her in the mail - especially physical changes she had just gotten used to?

yeah. her life could be better right now, and she didn't need some arrogant floating artist's tool messing with her right now. it was the perfect outlet for her anger, even if she couldn't do much more than get a grip on the brush with her one single hand and try and wrangle some sense into it. ]


Hey! You! Mind giving me a hand, here? [ grunting and grumbling angrily, she staggered toward the nearest person, splashing yellow paint all over herself and her surroundings as she tried to maintain her footing. ] Literally!

[Bonus.]
newbie? are they joking? ive been here done this and im just as tired of it now as i ever was
but whatever if you got questions get on with it
i have a dog to find



((OOC: new CR or peeps from her last stay here welcome to make up a prompt too if you know her old haunts and such, or hit me up on plurk/PMs if you wanna hash it out. workshop thread here.))
notthatbutler: (whats this subpar shit)

[personal profile] notthatbutler 2018-05-19 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
[By the time Soramaru gets to him, Dwyer has stopped thrashing, opting instead to cover his face with both arms and let those be relentlessly slathered with paint.]

Yes I am, there's a floating paintbrush attacking me...

[He sounds - well, not resigned or bored, but...there's a bit of a groan to his voice, like, damn, this is really how his day is going to go.]
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III

[personal profile] hairstroke 2018-05-19 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ With the strange state of this city, Leon felt a little apprehensive about taking his own overgrown cloud out for a stroll but he knew that she needed the exercise. He keeps his eyes focused on his dog, wanting to make absolute certain that she's not going to suddenly sprint away and he lose his his precious poodle in this mess. But it's because he's looking at the grown, he's easily able to spot another small dog running towards them.

Just judging from her looks alone alerts Leon that this might be a lost dog and he makes his way over to the Pekingese, bending down to catch her and prevent the stray from running off even further. ]


Where did you come from?

[ A rare, soft smile curves on his lips as he bends down to pet the literal mop on top of her head. So cute and soft... dogs really are the best!!!

Meanwhile, Jasmine's going crazy at the idea of meeting a new friend and she's happily barking and spinning circles around the Pekingese. But then all of a suddenly she just... stops as soon as she catches a whiff of something. It causes her to turn her heads towards wherever direction Koga is coming from and is letting out the most joyful of barks.

She knows that scent from anywhere!! ]
Edited 2018-05-19 01:52 (UTC)
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[personal profile] notthatbutler 2018-05-19 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
[He'll take that handshake swag into a broclap hug, hell yeah. Gamzee was very Gamzee, but that's what made him a good friend, and it's not like helping a friend do a thing was work...even when his body would protest later that it totally was.]

Of course. Where do you think it'll work best? You're a lot better at this than I am...I trust your judgement.