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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Honestly, I don't know much about the paintbrushes.

[well, other than he's noticed it's the same color as his heartstone, but let's not get into that yet]

On their own, they paint black and kind of outline things. When combined they're capable of color. So two people with blue brushes could paint something blue, while a person with a red brush and a person with a blue brush could paint something purple. How it will fix the layers, I do not know.

Awesome! Sooo, can I paint with you? I'd hate to do nothing while we can do something...that and that lift is the safest way down

[ Infinitely better then jumping and hope the paintbrush will fly again anyway...]

Soooo, These guys that run everything...good guys? bad guys?

Sure. I've got the basic outline done, but there's some air conditioning units on the west side of the roof that need to be painted in or you can tackle the other side of this billboard.

[technically, the aircons are still working even though they can't be seen... but it's nice to not walk into things]

As for Retrospec... it depends on how you view things. They believe what they're doing is both good and necessary, but on our end of things it mostly feels like a pain in the ass, if not worse.

[he taps a finger against the side of his head]

We gradually gain the memories of another version of ourselves. They say it's the past life of our soul, but I'm not exactly sold on that. Some people gain abilities or their physical appearance is changed.

I'll take the other side...

Memories of another version of ourselves?

[Al starts to paint the other side of the billboard, trying not to look down]

So Derek has memories of being someone else? and You? Will I have these memories??

Sorry...its the 1st time we've really talked and I'm just bombarding you with questions...

Nah, it's alright. You're entitled to your questions.

[because the answers will only generate more questions]

But yes. Derek remembers someone else's life, as do I. Though our other selves are clearly not from the same world. His world has magic, mine does not. It won't be right away necessarily, but you'll end up getting memories too.

[AL cocks his eye brow in curiosity]

Oh? So...OH CRAP! PLLLEEAASSSEEE tell me Derek isn't secretly some all powerful wizard and might be able to take over the world?!

And I'll get memories too? okay...soo...how do I either avoid or pursue those memories?

And, what memories have you gotten?

[Tatsuo laughs]

From what I can tell, his magic is highly specific. He couldn't even unlock the door to his apartment after forgetting his keys. So I think we're safe from Evil Overlord Derek.

But yes, you'll start getting memories. You don't really have to do anything to get them. They just... start happening. Sometimes you'll be able to link what set off the memory and sometimes you won't.

For example. The guy I'm getting memories of, he was a cop in Tokyo, Japan. So I've gotten a few memories of him getting into fights with various criminals after having a spar at the dojo.

[Al laughs]

Thank God, can you imagine how much harder it will be if he was an all powerful wizard? I would get in trouble for even LOOKING at a wallet.

Hmmm, so then your memories have ALL been about this other life that you were a kung fu cop?

[Al grins]

You wouldn't happen to also have been like, a ninja or martial artist master now?

Cuase COME ONE! If Derek gets magic, you should at LEAST have Kung Fu

I think I would like that...have another set of memories, better then mine anyway

Yeah, we just remember the one life.

[mostly anyway, but he doesn't know enough about the one exception he's aware of to even mention that to Al]

And I already have martial arts skills, yes. Don't need to get that from Other-Me. He knew karate, like I do. And as far as I can tell, his skill level was about on par with my own, so 2nd to 3rd degree black belt. I am far from being a master though.

[especially when Retrospec related events keep disrupting his life and his ability to prepare for his next test]

The grass is always greener on the other side. I can't speak for everyone, but some people have gotten some very disturbing memories.

[distributing memories? Buddy, I'd take new ones any day]

Well, I will have to see wont I? Who knows...I might end up having magic...to combat the awful tyranny of Derek, against oppressed key holes everywhere!

[poses like a superhero]

Or alternatively it never hurts to suck up to the next ruler of the world

Derek? Next ruler of the world?

[Tatsuo laughs]

Not likely.

[thank goodness]

I meant me...

Come on...if I had super powers or something...that could...happen right?

Meh, anyway, probably would be too much paper work, and if Pinky and the Brain is any indication...those plans are WAAYY too much work, and they backfire

[ Plus, no minions...yet, but Seriously!? Am I really that non-threatening?]

Oh? You have ambitions of world domination? That's probably not a good thing to tell someone who works closely with the police department.

[he's joking, mostly]

Pinky and the Brain, huh? That's some choice 90s cartoons. Good taste.

[yes, he is, especially when compared to something like this]

[Al laughs hard]

Na, just screwing...sides, no minions, how can I "rule the world" without any minions? Actually...I can't afford to have minions, where DO they get their money from? Bank Heist Fridays?

I suppose the only saving grace for my 1st foster home was the VCR and cassettes...yes I know how to work one I was even shown the ungodly sized floppy disks

[puts face in hands]

My God...to think we have advanced tech soo fast...

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