repeter | MAY TDM

Entry tags:

! tdm

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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Oh no, now he feels guilt about getting this bystander to jump in. He didn't actually expect anybody to answer his cry for help.]

A-Are you going to be okay?

[Sorry Izuku, he don't want to see a guy get eaten.]

Y-Yeah! I'll be fine! [More to himself:] Hopefully...

[He's very confident. But there's no time for that. There's a glow of light from the weird violin, before it extends to the size of a proper wizard staff. He'll move within about five feet of the wolf, then swings his staff. A bunch of large bubbles come flying out and hits the wolf. Surprisingly, it seems like it actually hurt it]

Over here!

[The wolf will turn its head to look at Elliot. Elliot...gulps. Oh. this thing is a lot bigger than it looked from a distance]

[Izuku doesn't want to see a guy be eaten in front of him either! Don't make him suffer this way!

He watches Elliot carefully and just... ends up confused? What just happened here? Though he supposes a large shadow wolf is enough to be worried about.

With the wolf distracted, Izuku has the time to hustle down the tree without the wolf trying to eat him.]

We should go!

[Izuku grabs Elliot's hand and starts running.]

[Elliot meanwhile had started preparing a spell when Izuku grabs him by the hand and starts pulling him along. So suffice to say, it catches him by surprise]

- Whoa!

[He gets tripped up some during his first steps but he'll start running too. His speed is....what you'd expect out of a scrawny music nerd, really.

In other words, the wolf (who of course is going after its newfound dinner) will probably catch up soon, unless Izuku gets creative.]

It's following us!

Why!

[He screams, but he doesn't stop running either. Are wolves the ones who have trouble making turns? He can't remember. He's not a zoologist.

Regardless, he's running in a zig zag to try and convince the wolf they're just not worth the effort.]

I-It's a monster wolf?!

[and wolfs hunt and eat meat?? But he's trying to keep up with Izuku, but it's a struggle. Especially against a wolf that is naturally much faster than them]

I think we'll have to fight it!

I don't know how to fight!

[Couldn't it eat shadows or something! It's a shadow wolf!]

Then I'll protect you!

[It wasn't ideal. His powers weren't quite made for taking on monsters one-on-one. He was a long range fighter. But he had to do something, and it was too hard to cast magic and run at the same time. ]

J-Just let go of my hand, I'll keep you safe!

I don't like this!

[He really doesn't like this, but he'll let go of Elliot's hand. If he can fight with his magic violin(?) then that's better than Izuku's plan of running until the wolf gave up.]

N-Not exactly a fan either!

[But we don't have a choice. So as soon as his hand is let go, he whirls around the oncoming wolf and starts casting magic as FAST AS HE CAN.

When it's only three feet away? There's a flash of blue, and suddenly a huge wall of water appears in front of Elliot. It shoots out and hits the wolf like a massive wave, knocking it back]

[Izuku just stares at Elliot after all of this happened.

When did he step into a video game? Because this clearly isn't real life. Shadow wolves don't exist in real life. Magic like that isn't supposed to either.]

[Sorry Deku he'd explain but he's a bit preoccupied at the moment.

As the wolf gets up and tries to get its footing from that wave, Elliot will channel another spell fast. Yet again there's the flash of blue light before a bolt of lightning shoots out from the front of Elliot's hand towards the wolf. It strikes it, and electrifies it thanks to it being soaking wet and standing in water.

RIP shadow wolf. its now smoking body falls over, and Elliot leans on his staff/violin/whatever - breathing out]

Ah, thank goodness that worked...

[What's going on?]

I... I'm glad we're safe.

[That feels like the only safe thing he can actually say.]

Y-Yeah...

[He'll turn around, looking a bit concerned at Izuku- and not at all fazed that he just used magic]

Are you alright?

I'm not hurt.

[But he's still trying to reconcile magic with what he knows about how the world is supposed to work.]

[he exhales, his shoulders relaxing]

Whew, that's a relief. Usually I don't take on something that big all by myself...

["Usually". as in this stuff has happened before. Elliot seems completely unaware he's breaking this poor boy's concept of reality. ]

Usually?!

[This is not usual! It shouldn't be!]

Um, yeah? I mean, it's not every day...but usually I'm more careful.

[Okay there might be a chance he's also just being obtuse. He's pretty used to non-app users forgetting five minutes later, ok]

Anyway, where are you heading? I'll escort you there, just to be safe.

How long have there been monsters and magic and- any of this?

[Just how long?]

I was going to my dorm, I left something there. But- [Izuku waves a hand around him] -it's hard to tell where you're going.

[Color hasn't been restored to this place.]

Are you sure you don't have something better to do?

That's a good question... [he shrugs] It's been around since I moved here in August? But I'm not sure how long it's existed before that - since most people don't notice or forget.

[he'll smile at him]

Haha, no it's fine. I'd rather make sure you got back to your dorm safely. I don't have anywhere I need to be anyway.

I've lived here since high school, I can't believe I didn't notice any of this.

[This is honestly exhausting! He's never disliked a part of reality so much in his life.]

Thank you, very much. I appreciate it.

I-I know, it's probably a little jarring. But most people don't, so it's not on you...?

[Elliot gives a little nod]

Don't worry, it's nothing. So which way are we going?

[ He thanks him again before starting off in the direction he knows the dorms are in. ]

I left some of my comics in my room. I wanted to reread then for an essay.

[And he'll start to follow!! Congrats on your bodyguard Izuku]

You're doing an essay on comics?

The older vintage comics versus the new ones. The differences in what the modern day media is pushing versus what it was pushing back then.

... It was a lot about war and how men should be proud to go.

S-sorry if I'm boring you. I know you didn't ask that much about it.

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject