repeter | 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

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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[ 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!!! ]

[One good thing came from avoiding a lot of people. Izuku is a very fast runner. So as soon as he's told he's gone.]

[ Akira is right behind him, but damn is Izuku fast? He has to strain his legs to keep up and the wolf isn’t at all discouraged. It did chase its prey all the way up the tree with no problem, so this is just fun for it. ]

We need to get it off our tail.

[ Usually, Akira would lead, but Izuku is faster. This is your time to shine. ]

[When you have a lot of practice running, you never really stop being good at running.]

I don't know where we are!!

[He just got lost and unlucky.]

[ Well... WELL. That's fine. Akira is understanding since there very little landmarks right now. There are some things that are outlined, so he does kick a trash can towards the direction of the wolf as they're on their way. ]

Don't you have a smartphone? Use the map app.

[He pulls out his phone, fumbles with it very badly. And drops it.

RIP that idea.]

I-I'm sorry!!

[ Holy shit, he almost slips on the phone, but he sweeps it back up before it passes by them completely. He won't toss is back, fearing that Izuku may very well just drop it a second time. ]

It's all right, stay calm.

[ Akira switches to the Third Eye, making it easier for him to see their surrounding. The streets are not completely colored in this view, but they are visible to him. ]

Take a right.

[He would absolutely drop it all over again. His hands are sweaty, his heart is pounding and he's terrified he's about to be eaten.

Calm is beyond him, but he can at least follow directions, taking a hard right and keeping up the exact same speed.]

[ Good. Akira isn't too far behind. The sharp turn is hard to make for the wolf, so it staggers behind, but picks up the pace once it's ready. ]

Another right.

[ Into an alleyway, probably. There are some clothesline here and there. Don't get tangled in it even if you can't see it. ]

Right!

[He barrels into the alleyway and knocks a trashcan over, hoping it might slow the wolf down just a bit.

It's different when he's being chased by an animal.]

[ Christ, Izuku. He's right behind you?! Luckily, he evades the trash can. ]

Good job.

[ And he also joins in adding more obstacles for the wolf, but more like taking whatever clothes hanging from the line and tossing it backwards. Some miss, but others catch onto its muzzle, even covering its whole head. ]

If Akira thinks he's capable of reasonable rational thought right now he's expecting too much. Far far too much.]

Is- Is it gone yet?

[He's not chancing looking back and smacking directly into whatever obstacle might be in front of him.]

[ He feels comfortable enough to check behind him. Looks like it's too busy fussing with its softened prison. ]

I think it's trying to fight a shirt, but I would keep running for another ten minutes.

[ Just to make sure. ]

Sure!

[He's not winded yet, but he's willing to agree to anything if it means the wolf stops its chasing.

He doesn't want to be eaten.]

[ Eventually, they do lose the wolf and Akira keeps giving directions as they go. They should be in front of a library, so he paints out the door so they can sneak in. ]

We're alive.

[ Huzzah. Here's your phone. ]

[Now they're out of harms way, Izuku falls to the floor on his hands and knees and starts panting.]

We are...

I'm... so tired...

You're quite the runner...

[ Akira takes out a water bottle from his bag as he catches his breath, but he isn't sweating bullets like Izuku. He wasn't the one that was being chased for a while, after all. ]

Want some water?

[He doesn't want to say he's had a lot of practice running away from people.]

Y-yes, please.

Here.

[ He gently places the water bottle on top of Izuku's head, somehow getting it to balance. Perfect. ]

Why was it chasing you, anyway?

[He'll let it sit there for a moment, gathering himself before taking it to drink.]

I don't know. It might have been hungry?

[ Give him a moment to inspect Izuku... Don't take this personally. ]

You don't look that tasty to me.

I didn't think so either, but it had other plans...

A deadly kiss.

[ The only other thing, but... Hm. ]

I would introduce myself first, but you look familiar.

... I do?

[He spent most of his time in high school with his head down...]

You don't seem familiar at all... ah! [Immediately he covers up his mouth, like he didn't mean to say it at all.] I'm sorry, is that rude?

No, it isn't. I'm not that memorable.

[ So he doesn't look at all disappointed or hurt by that. He has heard it enough. ]

Maybe we have a class together—you go to Recolle U?

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