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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

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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I.

[Okay. Well. He can live with this weird way the world is for right now. Probably. He has to live with it if it's reality, that's how reality is. But being watched and followed isn't anything new. All it does is raise his awareness and stress.

Eventually he manages to turn around ad see the bizarre looking paintbrush and he's just there. Staring at it.

He looks like he's not sure if he should run or try reaching out.]

IV.

[He's being attacked by some bizarre looking monster he's never seen. Some kind of shadow wolf with a skull! He's climbed himself all the way up into the closest tree and hasn't moved.

It's still staring at him like he'd make a delicious tasty meal. He's been up here for three hours before he finally gathers up enough courage to call out to any passing stranger.]

H-Help!

BONUS

I'm very sorry for disturbing you. Mr. Carlisle forward me here.

Who am I speaking to?

[ So far, it seemed like this month has been fairly peaceful aside from everything disappearing and zoo animals on the run. Still tame in comparison to other months... But of course things start acting up. Akira has been painting rabid outlined objects when he can, but now there are monsters?

His eyes instantly focus on the shadow wolf that waits patiently for Izuku... Well, this isn't good. ]

Hey. [ He calls out to him loud enough to get its attention, too. ] I'm going to distract it, so come down when it comes after me, okay?

[ He takes a step to the right and the wolf snarls, hopping forward with its body low. ]

[His first instinct is to ask "Are you sure?" but then Akira goes and does it without the confirmation. Once the shadow wolf has it's eyes on Akira, Izuku nods.]

I-I'm ready!

[ At first, his expression remains neutral and calm as he takes slow side steps, keeping his gaze locked onto the wolf that only mirrors his movements. It bares its teeth, but it doesn't strike any fear in him at all.

If anything, it gets his blood pumping... The ends of his lips curl as he rushes at the wolf instead of running off. In turn, it lunges at him with its claws out, too. This is Izuku's chance to climb down the tree. ]

[For a second he looks way too horrified to do anything other than stare as Akira apparently wants to die? Has a death wish? What's happening!!

But Izuku doesn't have a death wish and so he clambers down the tree. Once he's down he's staring straight at his savior and wondering if he should be helping.]

[ Sure, if he wants? Akira’s shooing him in between dancing around the wolf’s attacks. Some are cutting it real close... He can practically feel the teeth against his clothes. He’s still and will he fine, but the wolf is getting frustrated.

And finally notices Izuku. This one. Yes, this one. It can smell the fear and worry in Izuku, so it changes its target. Oh, no. ]

Run.

[ Akira bolts past the wolf and towards him. Go go go go go!!! ]

Izuku Midoriya | My Hero Academia

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