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Recollé Mods ([personal profile] recollecters) wrote in [community profile] repeter2017-01-17 08:13 pm
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JANUARY TDM - OVERFLOW

TEST DRIVE
JANUARY TEST DRIVE
The city of Recollé. A beautiful city with beautiful people. The place you call home. It's a wonderful home, isn't it? With everything you could possibly ever want right at your fingertips, why would you ever want to leave?

In honor of this glorious city, the residents of Recollé are preparing for its annual Founder's Day celebration…you'll help out, won't you?

I.
Recollé Square is bustling with activity today and several residents are working together to pitch a large tent. Others are working together to decorate the fountain of the founders with flowers and streamers. Children and dogs run through the area and there's song in the air as everyone works together.

Are you one of the people helping with the streamers? Or perhaps you're holding the ropes of the tent taunt so it doesn't blow away? Hey, maybe you're catering the whole event to feed those hard workers! The choices are endless…but you might want to catch those balloons that are starting to float away!

II.
Meanwhile in Chata, business is booming as everyone crowds the parking lot of Freshens trying to fight their way into the store. You really should have thought to buy your groceries much sooner. Everyone knows that Founder's Day is one of the best potluck days and, weather permitting, picnic days. Are you having any luck getting into the store? Is that the last rack of ribs? You better hurry and snag them!

On the flipside, shop owners in Chata are busy setting up food stalls and merchandise tables in preparation of the main event. The smell of sweets and spices fills the air and you can't help but follow your nose to check it out. The vendors are all friendly and happy to give away samples of their goods in the hopes that you'll be back in a few days' time. Or maybe you're one of those vendors hoping to attract customers for Founder's Day. Do you have all of your supplies? Your permits? Is that teenager trying to steal apples from your produce stand? Everything's a little chaotic in the days before Founder's Day.

III.
The work doesn't stop there. Over in Tisse it's party central with flashing lights, sound tests, and a festive atmosphere that says the celebration's already started for several businesses. The line for Expressive is out the door with customers eager for their Founder's Day special. Be careful, you might have to finagle your way through the crowd. Throughout the day you may hear music and mic tests coming from the Atrium as the local schools work together during their dress rehearsal for the Founder's Day Pageant. You might even have an insider's look if you're one of the students in the pageant or one of the stage hands helping with last-minute set design, costume alteration or any of the other countless things that could go wrong.

The employees at the boutiques inside the Towers are bustling as well, swapping their floor displays and handing out flyers and coupons to shoppers to encourage them to come back for their big sales. Maybe you are one of those employees and now you're dealing with some wicked papercuts, or maybe the smell of butter is seeping into your clothing as Flix opens its doors to an early marathon of historical films depicting the life and tales of the city.

Tisse is most certainly the busiest of the districts today, but there's still so much to be done!

IV.
Most important of all, back in Tribunal Terrace residents will find Mayor Mayer out and about today which may seem unusual. The Mayor tends to stay inside City Hall keeping the city running from there, but today he's speaking with someone handling a large truck. People passing by may hear some scurrying from inside the truck, the sound of claws skittering on the metal floor, and…is that clucking? No, wait, now it's the sound of hoofs clomping and the whinny of a horse.

What's going on in there? Maybe you should investigate and ask around. Employees working for the Mayor will only give you a strange look in response, and the Mayor himself is unavailable for commentary…but it can't just be your imagination, can it?

Upon further examination and questioning residents will be told that these are horses for pony rides for the kids on Founder's Day, but that doesn't stop all of the weird noises. What on earth is going on?

BONUS.
Despite the festivities and the light-hearted mood of the city, it's still winter. Like all winters prior, it's chilly enough that you'll need a warm coat outside, but the storm season has passed. Instead, today in all districts there's a light flurry of snow falling, snowflakes gently twirling and landing on your shoulders and in your hair. It's not enough to stop the work, but it may send several people to crowd inside coffee shops for a hot drink or shops to take a break from the cold.

Bet you weren't expecting that influx of business, were you?

And later…much later, in fact, those carrying cell phones or tablets will feel a jolt from the device. A closer look will reveal that a new application has started to install itself on these devices, but you can't seem to open it right away. That's a bit odd, isn't it? It might be wise to check other devices in the city to see if the application's installed itself. Upon further investigation, though, you'll find only a handful of residents have the app installed. The app pops up on any public computer you may use but fades away the moment you log off.

Strange, strange, strange. Once it fully loads on your device, you'll find that the app, Retrospec, appears to be a social media app with the option to friend people, share statuses, pictures, videos and more. Those sections are currently blocked out, however. Take some time to fill out your profile if you'd like; that portion of the application seems to be the only one that can be accessed currently. All other social media (Facebook, Twitter, and regular texting) are accessible, but the app itself stubbornly remains on your own profile page.

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The January 2017 TDM directory can be found here. The January 2017 Workshop can be found here. The mod questions comment is here.
rhapsodist: (📚 56)

[personal profile] rhapsodist 2017-01-25 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
The thick accent drew his attention from his apples to the woman he'd unceremoniously bumped into, eyebrows rising a touch at her dress. Well, he supposed Founder's Day could make for a good date for some, although he wasn't going to assume much about a stranger. Instead, he shook his head and adjusted his hold on his bag.

"No need for an apology, miss. I was... far away, you could say. Not quite appropriate for today, it would seem," His voice was lightly touched with an Irish accent, picked up from his father and countless summers visiting Ireland for family reunions and even a year or so as a transfer student in high school.

He really needed to learn to forgo his daily apple sometimes. Speaking of, her questioning his wares had him barely refraining from rolling his eyes. What was so unusual about purchasing fruit? Instead, he nodded and returned her small smile, although his was wry. "Yes, apples. I'm all out at home."

To be fair, his other bag had some pears and bananas too.
megabond: (Content)

[personal profile] megabond 2017-01-25 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[That's one worry gone. At least they managed to make up for their early argument as they apologized to not only the teachers but also to each other. This makes him smile as well with Ainsley, happy that all's well that ends well.]

Well, at least you were able to learn your mistakes. How about we leave you two alone so you can enjoy the festivities?

[However, it's the students' turn to show some confused looks on their faces as they ask about the balloons. If Ainsley likes to answer them, he's happy to let her do so.]
glacian: by ponponpon (❄But if it had to perish twice)

[personal profile] glacian 2017-01-25 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
While his accent has some worldly origins to it, hers just sounds so different. It's hard to pinpoint her lineage but the woman certainly sounds of oriental descent but barely. There's something else there. As of what that something is, no one could possibly know. Her sudden presence here is an oddly calming and serene. Must be her smile. Even though Gentiana is discontent, she wears a pleasant enough smile that hides her annoyance well. Nevertheless, she seems friendly enough to strike up a conversation.

"Ah, a sweet tooth for nature's bounty." Gentiana comments with a gentle chuckle once she notices the other fruits he has in tow. "Your harvest proved bountiful. I take it that today has been kind." At least someone is having a decent enough day. Gentiana just wishes she had returned home rather than venturing into Chata today. She needs the fresh air after being locked away in her studies but still.

"My pardon, I didn't mean to impede." Gentiana steps aside so he could continue forth.
Edited 2017-01-25 23:32 (UTC)
hjack69: (Default)

ABSOLUTELY god this is the cr i didn't know i needed

[personal profile] hjack69 2017-01-26 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
Couldn't have said it better myself. [ Hah. ] The seagulls of law really do a number, huh?

Or crow, in your case. You'd definitely be a crow. There's the material for your second tat, we are on such a roll today.
hjack69: (Default)

[personal profile] hjack69 2017-01-26 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
You're on, sugar. [ Probably a good thing he's old af and still bothers to carry around change - Jack digs out a quarter, thumb rubbing over the ridged edge. ] Call it.

[ Because he's already flipping. I'm totally good with either result, btw! ]
daemonized: (09)

[personal profile] daemonized 2017-01-26 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
A crow? [He should be responding with "we'll sort out a second tattoo after we're finished with the first", but. Eh. He can mention it later.] Why would I be a crow?
hjack69: (Default)

[personal profile] hjack69 2017-01-26 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
Fun fact: corvids are the only known species of bird that screw with other birds for fun. They like pulling tail feathers, ridin' on their backs while they're flying, stealing their food, standing on their heads - they're assholes. But they can talk, they can steal, and they live off human refuse, which we got a whole hell of a lot of.

[ He says all this with total confidence, casual as ever. ]

Ya don't think that sounds a little bit like you? Intelligent and capable, but likes to party?
sharplydressed: (like that!)

NO WORRIES COMRADE

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2017-01-26 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
[A SENSITIVE SOUL who poses with stuffed animals...]

Of course not! I like cute flats, too. But heels make my legs look better and they match most of my outfits a little more nicely than flats do. They're like my lazy-day shoes, y'know?

[This is an important distinction to make, apparently... Still Fashionable But Lazy Fashionable™.]
daemonized: (24)

[personal profile] daemonized 2017-01-26 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
[He laughs, a half-scoff of a thing.]

And yet there's a difference between impulse- [which is what Ardyn considers himself to be; an impulsive and sometimes indifferent man, when it comes to the things in life that aren't worth stressing about] -and pulling out the proverbial feathers of my fellow colleagues. The latter sounds almost spiteful. I'm not an angry enough person for spite.

[Teasing and insincerely ingratiating, though... sure.]
hjack69: (Default)

[personal profile] hjack69 2017-01-26 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
Seriously? No family angst? Painful secrets?

[ Which slides right into borderline taking this too far, but that's kind of Jack's forte. ]
clear_eyes: (sigh again)

[personal profile] clear_eyes 2017-01-26 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Rachel lets out a sigh as Vanessa helps her up, thankful someone is willing to help her. She nods in thanks, and starts to move for a nearby bench.]

Th-thank you. That's twice you've tried to help me just now...
daemonized: (26)

[personal profile] daemonized 2017-01-26 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Look how immediate and urbane his response is!]

If I did, they're kept tightly locked within. Otherwise, they're not worth keeping at all.

[And not necessarily a yes or a no. Ardyn's good at that.]
sharplydressed: (who gives him free reign with their hair)

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2017-01-26 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
Good, good. That sounds like something I'd like to try.

[Considering his not-very-sweet sweet-tooth, something like that sounds right up his alley. And as far as tea recommendations go?]

Sure! If you like sweet stuff, I'd go with this chamomile. If you need some energy or a little kick, though, we've got some good chai. Apple and vanilla! Got your classic green and black, too, but they're nothing fancy.
sharplydressed: (detective kashuu is on the case)

I MEAN not untrue

[personal profile] sharplydressed 2017-01-26 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
Obviously! Everyone notices it, right? Like, the atmosphere totally changes between summer and winter. Winter's all about blues and purples and blacks and wearing big, cozy things and summer's all about the sun and ocean and super-chic dresses!

[He is So Passionate about this. Someone help him.]

But yeah, it's... [A PAUSE. Actually, explaining fashion things is pretty hard because 1) none of it really makes sense and 2) he's horrible at explaining things in the first place.] ...Well, it's kinda like - the people decide what's in and out, usually 'cause some fashion icons pick this thing or that thing to make into a trend, see? So parachute pants are old and outdated, but overalls are back in, and super vintage things like empire waists are coming back but kinda vintage things like bell bottoms are still out.
hjack69: (Default)

[personal profile] hjack69 2017-01-26 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
You tell me one of yours and I'll tell you one of mine.

[ He's wheedling, way too interested in how little he actually knows about Ardyn. One sneaky shit to another, etc. ]

C'mon. It'll be fun. We'll learn about each other.
daemonized: (10)

[personal profile] daemonized 2017-01-26 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
[Jack, you may be overestimating just how many Dark Secrets this AU version of Ardyn actually keeps. There's the issue with his family of course, and how he really wants absolutely nothing to do with them anymore, but he had alluded to that prior. (If not the specifics.)

But he'll play along; he's curious about Jack, too, and as far as he's concerned, his mundane "secrets" have him at the advantage.]


Mm. You first.
hjack69: (pic#10540409)

also cw mention of animal/child abuse

[personal profile] hjack69 2017-01-26 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
When I was nine, my grandma drowned my kitten in the sink because I forgot to make my bed.

[ He recounts it like it's some kind of badge of honor. If he made it through that, he can obviously make it through anything, right? ]

Your turn.
clear_eyes: (happy)

[personal profile] clear_eyes 2017-01-26 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
Ha ha, I'm glad it works out for me, then.

[Rachel can't help herself. Her face lights up as she accepts the piece of paper, before safely tucking it away in her bag. Making sure it wouldn't get wrinkled too, of course.

Must protect the receipt after all.

She looks back at him, her expression normalizing a bit.]


Really, thank you so much! This is... this is a real treat!
daemonized: (28)

[personal profile] daemonized 2017-01-26 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Christ.

No, he doesn't have anything nearly as bad to recount as that. Yes, his family was stifling, controlling, and refused to be malleable; his siblings were vain and jealous, and sometimes unbearable. But that's a whole different level of treatment.

Badge of honor, indeed. Ardyn sudden feels as if he certainly has lost the advantage now, and he hasn't even said anything yet.]


My secrets are absolutely mundane in comparison, Jack. We needn't bring up those kind of skeletons for the sake of comparison. You win.
hjack69: (pic#10983150)

[personal profile] hjack69 2017-01-26 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
It was supposed to be a trade, not a game. [ Jack fakes a huffy little sniff, nose turned up. ] You owe me now, Izunia.

[ This may or may not have been Jack's goal in the first place. mysteries!! ]
daemonized: (15)

[personal profile] daemonized 2017-01-26 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
[He shakes his head in an "oh well" kind of manner. If it was Jack's goal in the first place, even Ardyn would admit to being blindsided by it.]

Owe you what, exactly? I do hate being indebted.
humanitarianherbalist: ({Statue headshot})

[personal profile] humanitarianherbalist 2017-01-26 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
I'll be fine. [However, after his initial moment of grumping, he does seem to realize she's coming from a genuinely concerned point of view.] It's more likely to break than my hip is. [Why are displays these days so flimsy, man?]
longwei2go: (then I'll call your bluff)

[personal profile] longwei2go 2017-01-26 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
You know what they say: you break it, you buy it. [ that comes out as a lack of anything better to say. Yin is watching the shelves for any sign that something bad will happen but it seems that it's steadier than this guy was.

she then glances over at the crowd, with its steady stream of satisfied shoppers starting to retreat, their goods in-hand. ]
Better hurry up.
hjack69: (pic#10540494)

[personal profile] hjack69 2017-01-26 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
I'll get back to you on that one. Don't worry, it definitely might not be ridiculous.

[ Wink. ]

Possibly.
clear_eyes: (Default)

[personal profile] clear_eyes 2017-01-26 03:18 am (UTC)(link)
[Rachel accepted the offering. She stared at a moment, once again wondering if she had any business wearing any of this. They weren't outstanding or outrageous in any way, but... at the same time, Rachel had mentally categorized herself as forever being plain. Ordinary.

... But this stranger thought she deserved to stand out a little. She nods.]


Okay... I'll be just a minute.

[And she moved to head into the changing rooms.]

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