Test Drive Meme #10

[seasonsmods]

Test Drive Meme #10
LOGS | NETWORK | OOC | MEMES | NAVIGATION

Arrival

Part 1

You arrive in an unknown space, dressed in white clothes (player choice what kind of clothes, as long as they cover everything). Whatever was happening to you before no longer happens. It's like everything was put on a pause and you were transferred away from the situation without you realizing it happened.

The space that you find yourself in is one of these four options:

An empty landscape filled with snow and ice, almost like a blank canvas.
A field with cherry blossom trees and spring flowers.
A sunny beach near an ocean that seems never ending.
A quiet forest with falling autumn leaves.

All of the spaces seem to continue endlessly. No matter where or how far you walk it almost seems like you're not moving at all. There are no animals here - just those who happened to wake up there at the same time, in the same place. Everyone is wearing the same kind of plain, white clothes.

Despite the possible rollercoaster of emotions you might be feeling, the place somehow feels familiar. Like somehow you belong there.

And it looks like you're not alone.


Part 2

After half an hour has passed the surroundings change as everyone is teleported into a room with all the other new arrivals, no matter what space they woke up in. It's a large place with plenty of seats to sit in and beverages to enjoy. Medical attention is offered to those who need it and the doctors here are very prepared for any challenging situations.

Here, in this room, everyone gets an answer to where they are and why. A hologram of a man appears at the center of the room, waiting to be heard. He brings a message on behalf of the leaders of Ellipsa (someone near the hologram mumbles that Olwen still hadn't sent them a new message, even if he talked about updating it).

The Message [ Click to Expand ]

Hello, my name is Olwen. I'm one of the leaders of Ellipsa as it currently is. I'm also one of the four who summoned you here.

Our world is in trouble and we need your help. I apologize for tearing you away from your world and forcing you to come here but I hope you understand. The magic we used doesn't let us ask in advance, nor does it let us choose who we bring here.

This world is composed of four Seasonal Segments. All of them represent one of the seasons. They were the places we used to get our resources from, but now they're dangerous places no one should go into unless they have the power to fight back. All of them have their own sets of powerful monsters and natural catastrophes.

We used to have plenty of people here who could control the powers of the four Seasons. We called them Seasonal Power Holders. Unfortunately, due to a tragedy you can read about later, we lost almost all of them. Now only four of us remain and the world is in chaos. We have done our best to protect the world, but we need more power holders to do that.

That's where you come in.

All of you have been assigned to one of the seasons. Whatever space you were in just now is what season you represent. You will learn different skills based on the season and those skills are going to help you save this world.

These powers don't interfere with your own natural powers. They use a new energy that has formed inside of you. It's harmless to your health, but it's vital to your seasonal powers. Your own powers should still work, even if the dark energy outside the city might interfere with them.

Unfortunately bringing you here wasn't as simple as it sounds. We couldn't do anything about how to keep you anchored to this world other than making a simple spell that helps with it. That is, you need to touch someone else who is not from this world ideally at least once a day. It will help you stay in control of your powers and boost your magical energy. If you don't, the consequences aren't very good. But as long as you hold someone's hand or give someone a handshake, you should be fine.

That's all I have to say about the situation. The staff of the Research Center will give you more information about housing and other necessary things. I will, however, promise that you will be sent home once the situation becomes better. That's the least we can do.

The hologram can be viewed in private in a separate room later, should someone wish to look at it again. For now, the staff of the Research Center hands everyone their new smartphones with their small flower lucky charms (the flower is anything the player decides). They're also told that the building next door is where everyone can find a room assigned to them with some of their belongings there and possibly even any animal companions. Those concerned about their mount-sizes companions are welcomed to the stables downstairs to see if their friends are there. The mounts are allowed to stay there until you find a place more suitable for them.

In the Arrival's hall there are also several stands with information pamphlets.

First type of stand is for the local Guilds and about the benefits or joining one.

Second type of stands is for the Welcome Center that aim to show otherworlders what the world is like and help guide people in the beginning of the journey and helps in getting settled into the new world. They even have people to help if you're unfamiliar with the new phones.

Once you get your smartphone and necessary information, you're urged to go out and find your apartment. After that whatever you want to do is up to you.

Part 3

The building next door is where everyone can find their new apartments. As you enter, you're told by a friendly native that for the first two months you can live anywhere rent-free and five meals a day are paid for you. After that they get a monthly payment that helps with some of their living expenses, but otherwise they have to have a job to support themselves.

All of the apartments are comfortable, two bedroom apartments with all necessary utilities. They are also completely soundproof. Sometimes the magic system, however, does glitch and you might find yourself rooming with a stranger. This is not the intention and the staff will immediately prepare you your own room if you ask them. But maybe having a roommate isn't all that bad?

Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute

Part 1

To commemorate the success of the Frozen Falls mission, another, a lot bigger, party is being thrown for the masses at the southern beaches of the Great Ocean Lake! The guild leaders and influencers have put a lot of effort into setting up a lakeside shindig for character's enjoyment; this is also a chance for them to show off the increased safety for the zones around Nightwake. However, the hosts aren't the guild leaders - they're much too busy for that. Instead, a group of mysterious creatures known as the Odder Otters are hosting this hootenanny!

Make sure to put on your best swimwear, and remember your sunscreen, before you head down to the lake! It's been filled with chairs and tables for characters to set up at, though you're welcome to bring your own as well. The water jousting beam makes a triumphant return, fondly remembered from Yoimiya's beach party the previous year. Have a friendly battle in the deeper waters of the lake - or maybe it's time to get watery revenge on a rival. Just don't break any noses on the inflatable poles, please. There's also a section of the beach that's been cordoned off, full of inflatables of all kinds of creatures, mythical or otherwise, to lazily float on. The floating fence stops you from going over Forever Falls on an impromptu rapids ride thankfully!

Part 2
Posher Otters are manning various activities that are not directly on the water further down the beach. There's some dunk tanks set up with volunteers for characters to win lake and otter themed prizes at. Feel free to volunteer for a chance at a bigger reward - and if you show up at the right time, maybe you'll get to dunk a guild leader or two into the water. Try your hand at the shooting gallery - can you score a perfect ten? If you're feeling really brave, there's also bungee jumping near Forever Falls for an extra adrenaline rush.

The city guard is also on patrol, making sure any errant monsters drawn in by the noise are taken care of. If your character isn't the type to chill out but is the type to stand guard, you'll be compensated for helping!

Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish

Part 1

Some of the Abroader Otters are offering (human-sized) rods for characters to try out fishing! They'll tug on your socks, sandals and the hems of your shorts to get your attention and lead you away from the crowd to a quieter spot. If you're more the type to go for a hands on approach, you're welcome to use your hands (or mouths), and magical powers, to catch some fish (or mussels) for the Otters. Try not to freeze the lake over like the other one!

Any fish caught can be fed to the Otters themselves for their undying devotion, or brought over to where some grills are being manned to feed the masses. Fresh caught seafood isn't the only thing on the menu today; for those of the vegetarian or vegan persuasion, there are separate grills cooking a variety of things like large mushrooms, peaches, pineapples, mango - anything you can think of - as well as potatoes, sweet corn and peppers.

Plenty of juice stands, water fountains, and shaved ice machines are on hand to combat the Summer Segment's heat. Feel free to try that fruit smoothie you've been dreaming about... and there's also a stand of Otters serving cocktails and mocktails for those who'd rather lounge around with a cute little umbrella drink in hand.

Part 2
As it gets darker, the Otters collect stones and driftwood to set up bonfires for characters to stay warm at. There is also a variety of foods to cook - from more savory hot dogs or pineapples, to sweets like marshmallows for s'mores. Eventually, characters will be treated to a magic fireworks show - all of the lights and spectacle, with none of the boom! It's a retelling of the Frozen Falls mission, with students from the Magical Manor showing off their sweet storytelling skills and sublime magic. For characters interested in making their own light show, sparklers are on hand that explode into various designs representing each Season when they finish: pink spring flowers, green summer suns, orange fall leaves, and blue winter snowflakes. These do make some noise, so be careful with them!

Eventually, characters can hop onto an airship and sleep on the way back into Nightwake after a day well spent - or perhaps brave the lake if they'd like to camp. The city guard will be on hand to keep anyone who's interested in an impromptu roughing it safe.

OOC TIPS

Summary of the prompts [ Click to Expand ]

Arrival
• Characters appear in one of the four seasonal spaces, depending on what season they are
• After half an hour they are teleported to the Research Center lobby and given information
• Hologram of Olwen (Winter Guild Leader) plays, explaining the situation
• They're given their smartphone-like device and told about the Starter Apartments next door
• Possibility of finding a roommate!

Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute
• Creatures called Odder Otters (and variations) are helping the guild leaders and social influencers to throw a party
• The party will be on the southern beaches of the (original) Great Ocean Lake
• There are several different activities, like water jousting and dunk tanks
• Characters are also welcome to help the guards to patrol the area

Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish
• Otters will encourage people to fish with them (or for them)
• Barbecue with caught fish and various other things is going on at the beach
• During evenings, bonfires are lit up and sparklers are used for storytelling
• Characters can either camp there or use the airship for a relaxing trip home

- Ask your questions related to the TDM here.

- This TDM was submitted to us by one of our players. Please enjoy :D

- Yes, the Otters are from Final Fantasy XIV. How they got here? The same way as everyone else! They just don't have powers! ... maybe. But there are a lot of them.

- The TDM is available only to friends of the mods and their friends. If you want to play in the TDM, please leave a note here to inform us who invited you over. We will get to you as soon as possible.

- Test Drive is open for current characters to make a top level as well. New characters can add TDM on their subject line to indicate they're new!

- Current characters cannot access the starting area again to meet new arrivals. They can, however, be at the Research Center when the newbies are teleported in.

- The TDM is game canon so anything in the TDM can happen for your character(s) in the game as well.

- Smut is not allowed on the TDM. You can play situations leading to it, but if the thread is turning into smut, please move it to a private space such a post in your character's journal, or a locked post in the game's log community if you decide to app!

- Check Locations: City to find more areas to explore inside the city. Every place in the districts are open.

- Similarly, Locations: Segments is useful for outdoors adventures.

- You can find monsters to encounter on Beastiary.

- FAQ has information on characters' smartphones as well as general things about the world that might be handy.

code bases by tricklet

Comments

Questions

[seasonsmods]

Re: Questions

[abnormalizes]

once again i am so sorry.

1. are the odder otters adults.
2. if yes, can we flirt with the otters.

[starwill]

I hate that I'm asking this but given that the otters came here like everyone else... can we adopt one.

Also regarding fishing, what kind of fish can they find in particular? Are there any specific varieties that are special to this area?

Lilith/Samael | OC | Winter ... take 2

[anappleaday]

[ flop like a fish a

why use a fishing rod when you can cheat? there's a tall, skull-mask wearing woman standing directly on the surface of the water a ways out from the shore, head cocked to one side as she eyes the depths. one sharp hand gesture later, and a globe of water shoots up with a fish neatly caught in it, which she snatches before it can fall back in.

once she's made her way back to land, into a bucket it goes. she pushes the mask back to wipe at her face with her other hand. ]

This is a little nostalgic...

[ b

later, she can be found at the cookout, nibbling on a gooey marshmallow ]

It's good...?

[ ...despite that, she looks a little uneasy, for some reason. ]

[ c

wildcard! or you can spot her wandering the city somewhere— being six feet tall and wearing a giant snake skull for a mask means she does stand out. ]

b

[abnormalizes]

-If you don't mind me saying, that's the least happy I've ever seen someone being to eat a s'more.

Re: Lilith/Samael | OC | Winter ... take 2

[theshadowturnedhero]

[Fires do sure have a lot of shadows. Just flickering along, bright and dark and]

[Wait]

[Those shadows are oddly still?]

B

[shatterdriven]

Yeah, I believe you when you say that.

[Up until she spoke, Nine had been minding his own business and slowly working through the food choices. He hasn't had most of them before. Now he's watching her with a raised eyebrow while meticulously constructing a s'more so it doesn't make his gloves goeoey.]

C - Wildcard!

[kingofcorruption]

Hello there!

[A voice calls during the festivities of the day. A man sits in one of the dunk booths. He has a drink in his hand with a small umbrella in it. He's dressed for the weather in a Hawaiian shirt, lay, and shorts. His teeth all sharp and his heterochromia eyes focus on Lilith as she walks by. A pair of small horns sticking out of his hair. He stands out too, like she does.]

You enjoying the festivities? Why not come play a game, win some prizes? You throw the ball, hit the target, and dunk me in the water. Sound fun? You look like you might not get a lot of fun. No offense meant, of course.

I just don't know too many people wearing skull masks who are lives of parties.

Von Lyacon | Zenless Zone Zero | Winter | New Character, Established Player

[wolfishlycharming]

Arrival Part 3

The pure white suit matched Lycaon’s fur rather nicely. At least his prosthetic legs were a nice counter of black metal still. He walked out of the Welcome Center and checked his pocket watch. He looked to a nearby clock and hummed softly at the fact they were in sync already. He closed it and looked around, one hand behind his back. He stood there for a moment, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells around him. He had listened to the recording, read the literature, and now he was left to his own devices.

Employment would be key. Perhaps he could work toward establishing a branch of Victoria Housekeeping here in time. He was meant to help this world and its people. At least, that is why he was summoned. He would treat it as any other job given to him by an employer. First, he would claim his room in the free housing. Then he would explore around and see if there were any promising prospects.

Lycaon took out his phone and checked the charm attached to it. Wolf’s Bane. Of course. He hummed and slipped his phone back into his pocket. He looked around, taking in his surroundings and who was around or coming out of the Welcome center. Best to see if any other newcomers or those around could spare a moment. Best to make at least a few acquaintances. One cannot do everything alone.

“Good day,” He said, with a respectful bow, arm across his chest.

Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish Part 2

Lycaon attended the party with the otters. Fun, festivities, and games abound. Night came and so did the bonfires and fireworks. Lycaon watched and enjoyed the festivities. A lighthearted celebration. He easily caught gossip of recently returned dragons and the expansion of the borders of Darkness. He smiled as he took a sparkler and held it up, the blue light sparks flying off it.

“How amusing. I have not enjoyed one of these since I was a pup. If this is the tradition, I shall participate,” Lycaon moved with the locals though he’s fast enough to outpace them and draw long trails of blue with his sparkler before it goes out.

“Truly a delightful event. I am quite happy I arrived in time to enjoy this with you all,” He said with a soft smile.

arrival

[happydreamed]

Kantera is not often around for new arrivals - he might be if they arrived on a more regular schedule - but he happens to be passing by when he's greeted by an impeccably dressed and very polite wolf.

"Good day to you as well." He bows back, of course. "Are you freshly arrived in Ellipsa?"

Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish Part 2

[shatterdriven]

Lyacon would notice, very easily, a lone fox kit sitting apart from most other people. After all, bright yellow fur isn't easy to miss on an evening with so much light. That, and the fact that he wasn't really joining the festivies.

Nine was conflicted, part wanting to see what the big deal about a celebration like this, but also because a small victory like this just meant there was more work to be done to ensure the safety of his new home. Between those two parts of his indecision and the feeling of really not belonging somewhere so upbeat, it was hard to naturally take in the lively atmosphere properly.

Tsutomu Fujisawa (nonWoL OC) | FFXIV | Autumn

[humbledsamurai]

Gone Too Soon

[Twittering birds. Wind rustling through the trees. Sounds announcing the arrival of morning.

Tsutomu is surprised to find himself waking up. Peacefully. Usually he jolts awake from relentless nightmare if not outright just screaming and writhing in unadulterated terror. To slowly flutter his eyes open as the sun greets him is a rare occurrence indeed.

Why?

Slowly the samurai groans and gets up, his mind still foggy from sleep, and eventually makes it to his feet and stretches as he looks around.

Something...feels off. His eyes dart about, taking in the scenery around him. Nothing but forest and the multicolored beauty of Autumn painting the flora. This isn't unusual, of course. The Twelvsewood is his usual go to for a stroll or to hide away, isn't it? And yet...why does something feel different?

He begins to walk. And walk. And walk. Wait...isn't a signpost usually here? He walks some more. There should be a creek there, right? He walks further...


Then it hits him. It's supposed to be Summer. The trees were green and radiant when he last fell asleep. Seven hells, did he sleep through a season? That's impossible! Beginning to panic, Tsutomu sprints further—wondering if he's dreaming—only to stop when he hears he sound of running water.

Deciding to take a moment to calm down, Tsutomu kneels over the water to splash his face. Once he pries his hands away from his face and witnesses his reflection in the water, a heavy feeling sinks into his gut. He stands up and looks down. White. His yukata...it's all white.]

Seven hells...am I dead...?

Fish Out Of Water

[Well. That was...a lot to take in. Tsutomu isn't quite sure how to process all the information he just absorbed about this world. The darkness? Saving the world?

His mind is filled with all sorts of emotions as he wanders aimlessly. After visiting his apartment and properly dressed in his yukata, with sleeves and bottom tied up to be out of the way, Tsutomu decides all he can do is gain information.

...Easier said than done. Tsutomu is unfortunately an unlucky man, always getting into all sorts of trouble, involuntarily. This city is strange, and Tsutomu is intimidated by the large structures and variety of people walking about. Perhaps adorable to some, annoying to others, the way Tsutomu jumps and darts about and bumps into things is definitely the signs of a newcomer, and the bad luck causes things to spill and people to fume. But he isn't skittish or clumsy for no reason. The dark bags under his eyes make it clear that sleep deprivation is causing him to be more paranoid and nervous than the average person. And being in such a strange land only exacerbated it.

A. [All Tsutomu wanted to do was try to learn about his whereabouts and situation. But thanks to his nervous clumsiness and bad luck, all he did was leave mild destruction in his wake as he continued to run into people and things, his hands held tightly on the katana hanging by his side. Even when he finds peace in a nearby park, the sounds of sudden children running by are enough to startle him yet again. He jumps and stumbles backward, stepping onto the foot of whoever is unfortunate enough to be behind him.]

Kami have mercyP-pray forgive me! I didst not intend to...Gods, is there no end to this!? Everything is going all wrong, and I only bring misfortune to those I come near!

[Well, he started to apologize, but it turned into a lamenting wail as he cries out his frustrations, falling into his samurai dialect.]

--

B.[Perhaps one would be more fortunate to find Tsutomu is a less chaotic situation. The sun has set, and Tsutomu finds himself at the edge of the city, looking up into the night sky. He is tired, weary, and...soaking in something. His hair is messy and clothes wet with something spilled up on him. The expression on his face screams defeated.

It looks like he ended up in quite the mess. With a sigh, he heads towards the exit. Where could he be headed?]

Familiar Furry Friends

[With all the chaos he's been through, it feels almost like a miracle when he sees something that reminds him of home. Strolling the beach, he comes across some small, clothed otters that chitter and chatter at him, signaling him to follow. He would normally pay no mind, but with the desire to experience home...Tsutomu decides to humor the little creatures.]

Wait...you...want me to fish?

[The otters chirp. Fortunately, Tsutomu's experience traversing and surviving in the wilderness has left him with some experience fishing.

After some time with no luck, Tsutomu feels absolutely terrible! And the otters appear hungry and disappointed, worsening Tsutomu's guilt. With a sigh, he just about calls it quits—

Until he feels something tug at the pole! Could it be? The Kami are throwing him a bone finally?? Tsutomu pulls and pulls and tugs at the fishing line. With one last tug, he practically rips the fish out of the ocean...


A. ...and it lands on his head. Tsutomu lets out a loud yelp and falls on his ass as the fish slaps and flops on his head, and jumps back into the water. Well. At least anyone that happened to walk by would get an entertaining show.

--

B. ...And it lands on some poor schmuck that happens to walk by, and this fish is NOT happy. Tsutomu could only watch, frozen in shock.]

Familiar Furry Friends B

[mayoninofukucho]

[The fish isn't happy, and Hijikata isn't happy either. He curses as he smacks the flailing creature down into the sand, then glowers at the apparent culprit while the otters hurry to secure their fallen meal.]

You!! Be more careful! Is it your first time fishing, or what?

Esme Faulkner || Changeling the Lost || Autumn - Player in Game

[albionchanged]

Arrival 1
After everything that had happened with the weird simulation and the CD, waking up in an unfamiliar forest wasn't something to stay calm about. But it wasn't good to panic and take off either, so Esme did something in-between. He looked around, listened, and tried to slow his pounding heart. For now it seemed to be just him, but that wasn't exactly a comforting thought. Ever.

"Max?" he called out tentatively, hoping he would get an answer. "Eliza? Con Doe? Damien? ...Robin?"

When no familiar voices answered him, he lowered his voice. "Rusty, I don't like this. Do you have any idea what's going on?" There was no answer, and it was only then that he realized his clothes were different. No jeans and a hoodie, which meant no helpful rat to help guide him. No Rusty Teeth meant he was truly alone. He didn't know where he was, and he was all alone. Why?

They're all going to leave you.

The panic set in and Esme sank to the ground, hiding his face in his knees as he pulled them up to his chest.

Arrival 2
Most of the hologram just wasn't sinking in for Esme. He had even replayed it. Being brought here by a power so strong that it could pull him from his new home? It was like being taken all over again...but because these people needed help. What could he do though? He couldn't really fight, or think of good plans. He wasn't a doctor or smart, or strong. He was just...him. Anyone else would have been better.

Eventually one of the helpful staff nudged him toward the stables and he was immediately greeted by a wyvern-like dragon butting its head against his chest. "Never Ever, you're here too. Did...you see anyone else? Rusty?" Never Ever grumbles softly. "No? Hmmmm...well, you're here. We'll be okay."

Hearing footsteps behind him, he looked over his shoulder. "Oh...are we in your way?"

Arrival 3

Convincing the greeter to allow a motorcycle-sized dragon into the building with him wasn't easy, but it wasn't too difficult either since it was that or him sleeping out in the stables too. And no one wanted that. Finding the apartment on his own was a much bigger challenge. He'd been in two other apartments and a hospital, but for all of them he was with people who knew where they were going and didn't really need to pay attention. Now he went from door to door, comparing numbers. At least he was on the right floor?

Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute 1
Esme had never been to a festival this big before. There were trips to the market, and then his first Thanksgiving, but nothing like this. It was amazing and a little overwhelming, but he did enjoy the atmosphere. It was a good pick-me-up, and it took very little coaxing to try out an inflatable on the water and just to float along. But floating along meant eventually bumping into another inflatable.

"Oh. Hullo, are you...enjoying yourself?"

Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute 2
Dunk tank? It was definitely harmless-looking, but Esme somehow couldn't really rationalize dunking someone in the water for fun and prizes. He did want one of those otter plushies though...

The obvious solution was to volunteer to be dunked then. He didn't need to pointlessly feel bad, because even he knew he was being silly, and someone else could have fun. Then they both got a prize. Win-win, as his friends would say.

Sitting up there was a little intimidating though, so he watched the people go by while he sat, taking in the cheerful atmosphere. This was fine, all for fun.

Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish 1
Fishing. Esme liked to fish, and it was a nice break from all of the noise. Him and a cute otter friend. Were they friends? Maybe. He hoped so. The otters were all so nice.

On the ground between them were three decently-sized fish and one skeleton, because why wouldn't he provide for his new friend?

As he enjoyed the calm and the quiet company, he absently began to sing.

Lenten ys come with love to toune,
With blosmen & with briddes roune,
That al this blisse bryngeth;
Dayes eyes in this dales,
Notes suete of nyhtegales;
Uch foul song singeth.
The threstelcoc him threteth oo;
Away is huere wynter wo,
When woderove springeth.
This foules singeth ferly fele,
Ant wlyteth on huere wynter wele,
That al the wode ryngeth.

The rose rayleth hire rode;
The leves on the lyhte wode
Waxen al with wille.
The mone mandeth hire bleo;
The lilie is lossom to seo,
The fenyl & the fille.
Wowes this wilde drakes;
Miles murgeth huere makes,
Ase strem that striketh stille.
Mody meneth, so doth mo;
Ichot ycham on of tho,
For love that likes ille.

The mone mandeth hire lyht,
So doth the semly sonne bryht,
When briddes singeth breme;
Deawes donketh the dounes,
Deores with huere derne rounes
Domes forte deme;
Wormes woweth under cloude,
Wymmen waxeth wounder proude,
So wel hit wol hem seme,
Yef me shal wonte wille of on,
This wunne weole y wole forgon
Ant wyht in wode be fleme.

Really he just wanted a few more fish, maybe four. Then he'd have five to grill and one extra for his otter friend.

Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish 2
Bonfires were pretty familiar, it was really easy to just enjoy the food...mostly just the hotdogs, since he'd never seen pineapple or marshmallows...definitely not s'mores. Hot dogs were cheap and plentiful, or so he'd been told, but they also tasted good and that was the most important part.

The fireworks were...something completely different. Esme had never seen anything like them before and was immediately transfixed on the explosions of colors and shapes that lit up the sky. It was beautiful, something that felt like it could only be experienced once. So he didn't want to miss it, not a single second. And in the moment, he was almost completely content.

It was only a shame the night would have to end eventually.

Arrival - Part 1

[kingofcorruption]

Max blinked as he awoke in the strange forest. Well, he knew where he was at least. This place felt familiar. Though different. It was real this time. At least, as real as a liminal summoning space could be. He sat up and looked down at his clothes. White? Huh. It was his color in a way. He stood up and brushed the golden leaves from his shoulders. He walked through the quiet forest.

That was until he swore he hard his name on the wind. He followed in the direction of a heartbeat. The pace was fast and tune sad. He would know that song anywhere. The leaves crunched under his feet as he walked up to Esme. One blue eye and one green looked down at Esme with concern. He put a hand under his chin. Esme wasn't as he last say him. No. This was him as he was once. The Esme that won and stole Max's heart way back when.

"Hey, why the long face? You're not alone," He said softly to the Lost. "I'm here now."

Maximilian Victor Davis || Chronicles of Darkness (OC) || Autumn

[kingofcorruption]

A - Arrival Part 2

Mr. Davis chuckles as the medical attendants look him over. He's fine, of course. No injuries to take care of at this time. Still, he let them look him over just in case. He sits and listens to the recording with rapt attention. Well, that spell very much wasn't a guided one was it? It's intention was so vague. Still, if this is the request these leaders have, he can help. Though again, the vagueness does leave him with so much wiggle room to operate in. The line between mercy and cruelty was so thin, after all. He walks around after the recording plays to chat with those around. He takes his phone, the flower charm being an Edelweiss made him chuckle.

"Well it could be more cliche. It could have been a rose," He said aloud as he pocketed it. He would set up his profile later. He turns and heads for the exit.

"So need to check the living accommodations, get a job, and save the world. It's so interesting being on this side of it all for once," He said and looked to the person next to him.

"You ever experienced anything like this before? Usually I'm the one sending people places to save things. It's been forever since I was a piece on the board and not a player of the game."

B - Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute Part 1

Max was drawn to the party by the sounds and feelings of celebration and summer fun. He swapped out of his suit and into something more festive and appropriate. A hula shirt, swimming trunks, and sandals. At least he wasn't wearing socks with them. He even put a lay of colorful flowers on around his neck. The water jousting beam caught his attention. He moved out onto the game and spun his jousting rod in his hands.

"Oh I do love a game. Wanna make this a little more interesting? You knock me off, I owe you a favor. I knock you off, you owe me one. A small favor. Deal?" He grinned with sharp teeth.

C - Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute Part 2

The dunking game looked fun. And they were taking volunteers. Oh how could he not? He sat on one of the platforms in the tank with a drink in hand. He was calm and collected as the party goers passed him by. He waved at those who looked in his direction.

"Come on, come all! Try to dunk me into the water for adorable prizes! And if you want, we could even up the ante. Who doesn't like a bet, am I right? Agree to a more challenging experience and I'll give you a greater prize. One free wish! No strings attached, no hidden costs. Just a fun game. There are stipulations of course. I can't break the rules of this world but we can work something out, I'm sure!"

D - Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish Part 2

The daytime fun turned into a cool night of bonfires, fireworks, and a very different atmosphere. Max sat down beside on of the bonfires in the little chairs and seats provided. He looked up at the beautiful sky of the night. He remembered going camping once upon a time. Time when family would sit around the fire and tell stories and sing songs. Back when he was a different man. A different everything. He conjured a guitar in his hands. It was sleek, bright red, with a black symbol etched into it. He started to strum the strings but rather than the sounds of the guitar, it sounded like piano keys instead. He started to sing for the little gathering around him.

Slow down you crazy child
You're so ambitious for a juvenile
But then if you're so smart tell me
Why are you still so afraid?
Mmmm

Where's the fire, what's the hurry about?
You better cool it off before you burn it out
You got so much to do and only
So many hours in a day

But you know that when the truth is told
That you can get what you want
Or you can just get old
You're gonna kick off before you even get halfway through
Mmm-hmm...
When will you realize... Vienna waits for you?

Slow down, you're doing fine
You can't be everything you want to be before your time
Although it's so romantic on the borderline tonight, tonight

Too bad, but it's the life you lead
You're so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need
Though you can see when you're wrong
You know you can't always see when you're right, you're right

You got your passion, you got your pride
But don't you know that only fools are satisfied?
Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true
Mmm-hmm...

When will you realize...Vienna waits for you?
Why don't you realize...Vienna waits for you?

D

[roundandaround]

Woooooooow!

[Rinku cheers and claps once the song's done. She bounces on her heels, eyes sparkling.]

How'd you get so good? Are you a musician at home or something?

Pepper // OC // Spring

[magiclives]

1.

[Pepper doesn't know how to swim, and this was his first time actually going for a dip in the water. He lives near water usually, but he's always been told not to jump in if he doesn't know how to swim. So that's why he's excited as can be to be kicking his little feet in the water while an inflatable turtle keeps his torso afloat. Though he's... horrible at it. He only seems to be spinning around rather than going in any direction, and it's starting to annoy him!]

Why isn't the turtle moving..? Isn't it supposed to swim?

[He.. thinks the inflatable is alive.]

2.

Hey, c'mere! Yoohoo!!

[He whistles to get your attention, and when you look at him he's sitting in a dunk tank with a huge grin on his face. His hair and clothes are soaked, as it's obvious he's been dunked a few times and he's waving his arms excitedly when he meets your gaze.]

My prizes are really, really good! And I get prizes too when you hit the target!

3.

[It's time for the bonfire and Pepper is still just as energetic and excited as this morning. Maybe.. a little bit more, considering the cocktails he's been drinking. He's new to being alive but he's not a stranger to alcohol, and he loves how it makes him feel like he's flying.

He has this huge grin from ear to ear, and two sparklers in his hands. And he's dancing around the bonfire without a care in the world, running and jumping around to make sparkling streams in the air. While he's dancing, he'll notice a few people sitting alone and will approach whether they want him to or not.]

Dance with me!

[He holds a sparkler out, the lights making his eyes glow.]

3

[roundandaround]

Of course!

[Rinku happily dances and claps, humming along as she goes.]

You think this needs music too? There's gotta be a stage and an outlet for my booth somewhere! Or maybe not, but that's okay!

Frieda Reiss | Attack on Titan | Spring | In-Game

[urtitan]

1) Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute

Part I

[Frieda loves the Great Ocean Lake, and seeing its beach filled with cheerful people is wonderful. She's especially happy that this way, the land-dwellers and lakefolk can celebrate the partial victory against the Darkness together! A number of mermaids and -men and, given the recently established peace, even sirens have journeyed to the surface to observe the human(oid)s. Frieda gathers up as much food as she can into waterproof containers, looking like a shameless person loading up on freebies - until she waves at the nearest person]

Do you want to help me bring it out to them? They don't get to try food from the land often!

Part II

[There are so many games here... dunk tanks and shooting galleries, and bungee jumping too! Right now, Frieda is torn between the former two attractions.]

I wonder if I should volunteer for the dunk tank... I'd wear my Mermaid Necklace, too! They should give one to every volunteer, honestly; that'd be a huge extra draw!

[As if everyone cared as much about people's mermaid transformation as she does!]

Oh, and have you seen all the prizes? Is there anything you'd like to win?


2) Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish (Downer Edition)

[In between afternoon and night, something happened. Frieda, who got no response to her messages and eventual calls to Historia, whom she'd originally wanted to go to the party with but whose absence at departure time indicated that she got tied up in something else, used her Travel Crystal to return to the city. When she found their apartment still empty and, on closer inspection, her sister's belongings from home gone, she felt cold dread creep up her spine. She looked for Historia, called her phone again and again... but nobody answered.

Eventually, when night has already fallen, she decides to return to the party in hopes of somehow finding her there having fun and simply not having heard her phone. She teleports back to the airship station and arrives back at the beach to see bonfires and barbecues out in full force. While she accepts a mocktail from a friendly otter, feeling parched, she doesn't think she can eat a single bite with how tight her throat feels.

When she still has no luck finding her sister anywhere by the time the silent fireworks show begins, she defeatedly sits down in the sand and watches the retelling of the big expedition that led to the expansion of the habitable world - something she and Historia were so happy about and so proud of. Her eyes are starting to sting.]

Historia... I hope you're seeing this.

1.1

[ideel]

[Well it wasn't as though Jade didn't know what Frieda was up to from the beginning, such was her way. He followed along because despite her ability to turn into a murder-giant, she still somehow had all the self preservation skills of a sunfish. Of course once he noticed the Sirens were also attending he was all the more insistent on sticking around. And just their luck, there happened to be a familiar face in that crowd.

A pity. He'd hoped he'd died a slow painful death. It would appear that he must not have broken his spine as he'd intended.

Just as Jade had noticed the Siren from their encounter beneath the waves, the Siren also noticed him. They proceeded to both stare at each other, unblinking. Even as Frieda loaded Jade's arms up with containers. Not that is was odd for him to go on high alert when the sirens were near, but on this special occasion Frieda could probably hear what sounded like a combination of a low grumbling hiss and some clicking or knocking noise coming from Jade.

Jade wasn't often one to openly vocalize his distaste, but Frieda would have heard the occasionally growl or hiss in his merform. Yet he was not currently in his merform, and the sound wasn't like usual hissing and growling where it came from his throat- this seemed to be reverberating through his whole chest, like the deep growl of an angry cat. Not that the sound could carry that far out of water with the clamor of current festivities, but it was the thought that counted. While it was entirely likely the Siren he was glaring at was doing the something similar.

Who knows what kind of conversation they could be having?]

Toshirou Hijikata | Gintama (+ Prismatica & Isle of Avalon CRAU) | Summer | In-Game

[mayoninofukucho]

1) Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute

Part I

[Another beach party, bigger even than the last one? Sign him up!! If they're able to hold it out here at the Great Ocean Lake, that proves that they've made progress, doesn't it? Hijikata enjoys the cheerful sunny atmosphere, but naturally, the water jousting beam draws his attention more than anything else. Before long, he steps onto it and grabs an inflatable pole!]

Who's brave enough to challenge me?!

Part II

[After some hours of fun, Hijikata's volunteer shift begins. He patrols the outskirts of the party zone on the far side of the Great Crossing, the grassland in between the beach and the Lava-Ridden Lands... and promptly encounters a lava monster approaching from the latter area. The large blob of rock and lava is coming right towards him, and he curses under his breath.]

You've got to be shitting me. Of all things..!!

[His fire- and lightning magic are useless against this kind of enemy! Luckily, he's been practising his earth magic, and he loses no time opening up a cleft in the ground, but he's far from fully proficient. The lava monster does get halfway stuck, but it's working on freeing itself while Hijikata struggles to deepen and widen the hole in the earth.]


2) Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish

Part I

[When his guard duty is over, Hijikata happily rejoins the party. He's really hungry now, so he grabs a big cold drink and loads up on grilled food (which he naturally drowns in mayonnaise)! This meal by the seas makes for a good opportunity to catch up with people, whether he hasn't seen them in a long time or just hasn't had a chance to properly exchange thoughts on all that has happened over the last months.]

Have you already gone into any of the new areas? If not, do you have any plans?

Part II

[When it's time to watch the recreation of the mission to the Frozen Falls in the night sky, Hijikata feels pure contentedness. Everybody's hard work paid off! Sure, the Darkness is still out there, but they have twice as much land to reconquer than they had before! It's a good opportunity for anyone seeking companionship to sit next to him and enjoy the spectacle... or maybe you want to hang out later on the airship ride back (Hijikata will be smoking and looking out at the wide landscape on deck)!]

1 - II

[laterose]

[Well, it's a good thing she had mastered Pictomancy because that sure was a wave of water, that looked very cartoony/paint-like, that struck the lava monster with a sizzle. Laterose raced over to the hyuran man, large paint brush in one hand and a palette in the other.]

Allow me assist, friend!

[The paint brush swept through the air quickly, a picture of a hammer conjured forth and suddenly, both palette and brush turned into a rather comically large, orange mallet. The 3'2" with black and white buns in her hair swung in down, slamming it into the ground and lifting her little body clear off the ground. But that's not all, because the magical effect, and the bonking sound, struck the lava monster as though he were truly struck by the mallet! She did this several times, each time harder than the last.]

Miyuni | OC | Spring

[universalmelody]

1 ✨ Flop Like a Fish
[ A human-sized fishing rod, huh? Cute. At 63 ft tall at the shoulders and 260 ft from snoot to tail-tip, Miyuni is significantly bigger than any commercial aeroplane, let alone a human. She could simply shapeshift …

… But where's the fun in that? She takes to the skies instead, shockingly nimble despite her size, treats the party-goers to a brief but delightful — not to mention gorgeous, her floofy, iridescent plumage shimmering in the sunlight — display of aerial acrobatics. Once she's gained enough distance, she spins with a flourish and dives down deep. A gentle ripple of her own magic keeps the splash to a minimum.

When she emerges again a few minutes later, there's some truly enormous fish dangling from her claws. She's as dry as if she'd never touched the water at all by the time she lands back on the beach. ]

Anyone fancy a snack? [ … Despite her size, her voice is far from booming — it's the exact right volume for a casual conversation with a human. And also, British! Exceptionally melodic, with an innate musicality and a fun hint of a Yorkshire twang. ]

2 ✨ Bonfire
[ Or perhaps you meet her as the sun begins to set! Now she is in human form — over six feet tall, with ridiculously long, impossible voluminous iridescent blue hair streaked and flecked with pinks, purples, and yellows. … The fluffy "ears" on top of her head may or may not actually be ears…? It's hard to tell; they move and emote much like cat ears but don't seem to have openings.

Her bonfire is extra pretty, with sparks and embers in a multitude of colors. She's got plenty of sticks prepped for roasting marshmallows, and all the fixings to make s'mores. Even prettier than the fire is her singing. Yes, ATC's Around The World is a cheesy 2000s pop song, but
1) it's a banger, ok
2) she's an out-of-this-world phenomenal singer.

Somehow — somehow — she single-handedly weaves together every. single. part. of the song, including the instrumentals, harmonising with herself like a one-dragon pop-flavoured orchestra and choir. It's a remix that stays true to the energy of the original, fun and lighthearted, sung with a joyful passion that seems to … tingle, almost, or sparkle in the air, though there's no visual component. ]

3 ✨ Wildcard
[ You could meet her elsewhere! Singing in one of the parks, perhaps, or gasping in unabashed delight at the window display of some bakery or another. Maybe you're about to be mugged — or just got mugged — only to suddenly find your assailant gently yet firmly scruffed. Maybe you're the mugger!

Those who live in Birdtile House might also meet her on the shores of their lake, after a certain pigeon posts in the groupchat that she's bringing a friend over to hang out there. ]

2

[castaside]

Staying just out of the firelight, predictably wreathed in shadow is a monkey who happens to enjoy singing. He missed the early 2000s so hey, the song is new to him.

Especially when sung in such a voice. It's less a song than a symphony. Fascinating. And she's gorgeous, which is a secondary consideration really.

When she's through, he applauds softly, and steps out into the light.

"Impressive."

Russell Seager | END ROLL | Spring | In-game

[guilt_trip]

Flop Like A Fish - A
[Russell is, of course, out on the lake. A gaggle of otters sits around him, doing things from lounging to eating fish to just generally doting on the stoic teenager who so kindly fed them. It’s kind of a cute scene. He doesn’t seem to pay them too much mind, though, instead focusing on the task at hand: fishing.

There’s an open spot next to him, if you’d like to give him and his new entourage some company?]

Flop Like A Fish - B
…They’re just normal fish.

[Russell says, almost a little disappointed, after taking a bite. What exactly had he been expecting? He stands by a grill with a plate of skewered fish, examining the spoils of his hard work as they sizzle away, being cooked to perfection by hands more skilled than his own.

If he notices you looking his way, he’ll quietly offer:]

… … You want some?


Wildcard
[I'm contractually obligated to let Russell fish when given the opportunity. Want to do a different prompt, tho? I’m open to everything! Feel free to hit me with a starter or shoot me a message via PM or on plurk at carrieface to plan something out!

Prose or brackets are both A-okay - I’ll match you!]

B

[roundandaround]

Eh? Are they supposed to be magic fish?

[Rinku caught absolutely nothing, except the occasional boot, but she seems pretty impressed with Russell's haul. Mecchan is clapping from her shoulder, and Hina was on her head but seems to have wandered off to bite someone else's not-yet-prepared fish and happily drink its blood while Rinku isn't looking.]

You did really well, though! You're good at this.

Crow Hogan ( Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds ) OTA

[kaakaa]

A. Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute

Part 1

The idea of a beach party is a complete novelty to Crow. After all, the beaches on the satellite hadn't exactly been nice places -- they were on the satellite after all. But, New Domino City's beaches hadn't been nice like this either.

Crow has no idea what sunscreen is so as he sports swim trunks and no shirt he will definitely have regrets later. Not that you'll be likely to ever hear him complaining about it.

The water jousting does look tempting but Crow ends up on a big bird like inflatable.

He should have thought twice because if he falls off he doesn't know how to swim.

"This is nice!" he declares and stretches soon yelping when he almost tips too far but he's quick to right himself on it again. "Damn that was close."

B. Now Drop on the Deck and Flop like a Fish

Part 1

Ugh! This is so hard!

[ Crow complains, probably a bit too loudly as he tries fishing. It's been a while and he hasn't caught a single thing!

He just wanted to feed the cute otters actually. ]

C. Wildcard

[ I'll match tenses and styles! Feel free to hit me with your best shot or hit me up via PM or on plurk at guessmonster if you want to plot something or want a specific starter. ]

a

[roundandaround]

Wah!

[Rinku jumps off her inflatable donut and swims over to Crow with concern.]

Are you gonna be okay?

Natsuo Todoroki ( My Hero Academia ) winter probably, new character, est player

[natsuos]

A. Arrival

This whole thing has to be bullshit. There's no other explanation but that he's gone completely crazy. The white clothes, the message? Hilarious. Just great. Now if he could just wake up and go back to his life already. He thought he'd finally got things set in line how he wanted.

And yet, it doesn't seem like that's on the table. So is it a coma where he's created a complex world or the effect of some quirk gone out of fucking control?

"I just want to get the fuck out of here." One could be forgiven for thinking he means the immediate space and well it's not totally wrong either.

B. Wildcard

[ I'll match tenses and styles! Feel free to hit me with your best shot or hit me up via PM or on plurk at guessmonster if you want to plot something or want a specific starter. ]

[Wildcard, sort of? Hello!]

[itsmypower]

[It's asking a lot of them to fight with so little to go on...

Shoto's willingness isn't rare, but he's fully committed to what his newest world asks of him. Avalon's "home". Ellipsa's "home". He's pulled from one to his next, and still he's wholly, deeply attached to the life he's created beyond this. Still more jarring to return, to war, yo-yoed between two worlds, three entirely separate timelines arranged in his mind to connect. When he does spot Natsuo in the crowd, it's in his quiet disbelief that fate would grant him any hopes to keep. And immediately, he thinks of a past he wasn't allowed; cold soba, without the fear, without his looking at him through his glass of always-separate, distanced youth. That they might be permitted-

He wants to reach.]

Natsu-nii?

[Cautious.]

Eliza Perry | Chronicles of Darkness/Werewolf the Forsaken (OC) | Autumn

[nodealplz]

Southern Beach Wildcard

Eliza hated it here.

She always took a long time to get used to change and that was a big problem right now. First she had turned into a werewolf which apparently all her family except for her knew was something that might happen.

She still has the scars on her cheek where they had to stop her from hurting anyone.

And then when she took the chance to use her new form to save her friends she blacked out and woke up covered in blood. And then she was here, with an Esme who wasn't hurt but also wasn't the Esme she knew and a Mr Davies who she did know but who Esme seems to know better. Worryingly better. And of course they had both decided to travel miles out of this new city to some lake party with too many people too many smells and too much noise. Even the otters that she would usually think were cute annoyed her.

So instead of ruining anyone else's good time she tried to find the quietest part of the beach and sat herself down in the sand. She took off her glasses and rubbed her eyes as she tried to calm down.

It didn't work however and Eliza was left crying alone on the beach.

Back in the city wildcard
"Ugh does this thing have a GPS?" Eliza muttered to herself as she stood on a street corner trying to find out where the hell she had gotten herself, heh. hell. Ironic thought considering who she was looking for.

She wasn't having much luck looking for a GPS app or something like it on the phone so instead she turned to the next person to walk past.

"Hi! Sorry! I'm looking for the Haven hotel? Do you know where it is or, well, at least where I can find a map? Please?"

Your own WildCard
Got a better idea? Leave it here!

city

[roundandaround]

"Yeah! It's in Dayrise!"

The young woman who approaches has a giraffe tail coming out over her shorts and fuzzy giraffe horns and ears on her head. She smiles, bright and sunny.

"Do you need help getting over there? I know how to get there from the district teleport crystal, it's kinda near the bathhouse."

Levi Ackerman // Attack On Titan // Winter // Current character

[wingbound]

--1. Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute: Part 1

a)

After the somewhat disastrous participation in last year's beach party, it's almost a miracle that Levi does, in fact, show up (probably once again convinced into it by one of his more extroverted companions). He's a little less overdressed this time, having exchanged his white uniform shirt to a green short-sleeved button-up patterned with palm leaves as if he's a retired dad on vacation in Bahamas, though he's still in rolled-up pants and boots otherwise. He is also wearing the big cool shades he's mysteriously acquired last year, and he's got a similar coconut umbrella drink in hand.

He also still seems suspicious of the water, grumbling as he watches one of the jousters tumble off the balance beam and into the ocean below, loud enough to catch if you're nearby; "They do know it's full of piss and fish shit, right?"


b)

If later on you happen to see him floating on a giant pink flamingo, no you didn't. (Once again: outside influence likely.) He seems to have ditched the boots for that, at least, and he's got small floaties on both arms just in case, having apparently not learned to swim still. He hadn't changed into proper swimwear still, but it might become clear that it's not necessary for him a little later once he gets back to shore -- and you witness him casually wringing all moisture out of his clothes with the use of his Seasonal powers.

He really seems to be coming into them, huh?

Feel free to float into him in the fenced area or meet him on shore. It's probably not advisable to start a water battle with him, but it's not like you would know of his seasonal alignment by just looking at him...


--2. Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute: Part 2

Oh, he is absolutely going to try out the dunking tanks and the shooting gallery -- both of which are probably very not fair to the booth owners, but he's here to get prizes, not to embody justice.

Find him menacingly weighing a dunking ball in his hand, or hoisting up the air rifle, expression blank with determination which contrasts oddly with his ridiculous hawaiian shirt.

If he knows you and has a mostly positive impression of you, he might stare at you for a moment before nodding at the prize gallery. "Want anything from there?" Otherwise, you may be met with a shorter "What?" and a slightly raised eyebrow.


--3. Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish: Part 1

He has rather enjoyed fishing the last time he tried it -- the calm and peace of it, mostly, but getting fresh food out of it is certainly a bonus -- so when the chance presents itself, he accepts a fishing rod from the otters and follows them into the quieter area where fish haven't yet been scared off from the party.

He sets up with a small folding chair, a plastic bucket and a straw hat he "borrowed" from one of the stands, and casts the line. If you happen to be nearby, he may accept some conversation, as long as it's not loud enough to scare off game.


--4. Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish: Part 2

His reaction to the fireworks last year had been much more visceral; after all, where he's from, explosions killed, and one of them was responsible for the injuries on his face and hand that he's still sporting, even if he's gotten back the functionality of said body parts thanks to Ellipsa magic.

But now, in the quiet, he can admire the lights without being startled or waiting for something terrible to inevitably happen. In fact, it's quite delightful, and he finds himself a spot to sit, a bit away but not too far from the bonfire, to admire the show. The sparks flying up into the dark sky from the fire only adds to the beauty.

As long as the fires burn, he'll probably be spending the night there. It's not like he hasn't camped out in the wilderness before.

2

[urtitan]

[When Frieda volunteered to be the dunk tank dunkee, she somehow didn't think of the possibility of being faced with Levi. Meeting his eyes while sitting on the board in her swimsuit and Mermaid Necklace immediately wipes the excite smile off her face, but she can't exactly ask to leave - after all, he hasn't done anything!]

...

[Will he dunk the Queen of the Walls?]

Mike Lorlief | Chronicles of Darkness OC | New Character - Estalbished Player

[livesoutofspite]

Arrival 1-3

Mike had arrived in a rather nice place. Cherry blossoms and spring flowers were everywhere and the air was clean and cool. Spring. He wasn't sure why he was there or how he even got there. He wondered around until he just sat under a tree and waited. Someone would make their presence known eventually. The place wasn't some illusion or something. His Mage Sight told him that. So he waited.

Then he ended up in the room with the fliers, the hologram message, and the medical staff who was fussing over him. Not that he minded. He smirked at the native helpers and gave a wink.

"If you really want to get my shirt off, all you gotta do is ask~" He flirted with them as he unbuttoned his shirt. He let them check him over for injuries. Once that was done, he put his shirt back on but didn't button it. Why bother? He walked around, took the fliers, and guilds out. Spring was obviously his. Desire huh? That tracked. Joy and Hope, not so much. Still, that was fine. Not everything had to fit.

From there, he headed to his new apartment. Two months free. Time to find a job then. Somewhere had to have a security guard opening. Or maybe he could use some of his other talents. He could look around later. For now, he just wanted to check out the accommodations. This was all still weird as fuck but he lived in weird. The hologram didn't ask him to die to save the world so that was already an improvement to home. There was no way she was here too. Another giant bonus.

He walked into his apartment and flopped back on the bed. He sighed and closed his eyes. He heard footsteps walk into the apartment.

"You my new roomie? I should warn you now. I'm a rather Punny guy and living with me might be PUN-ishing. And I got way more where those came from."

Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute 1 & 2

Hearing about the beach parties that were going for a while, Mike decided to head down. Why not? Rumor had it dragons came back and this was a big party to celebrate. Which was a pretty damn cool thing to have a party about. He grabbed a part of tight swim trunks, plenty of spray on sunscreen, and a pair of sunglasses. He'd sprayed himself down and walked around the party near the lake side. He would also be found floating on a nice inflatable bed, sipping a drink, and just lounging.

He will also accept challenges to water jousting. Who doesn't like to hit each other with basically inflatable pool toys and knock them into water? It's fun as fuck!

Later Mike is sitting in a dunk tank and leaning back. He isn't scared at all of being dunked. If they land, they land. If not, they don't. Mike kicked his feet as he waited for a challenger to approach and see if they could win them both more plush prizes.

"Come on. You know you wanna get me wet."

Now Drop on the Deck and Flop Like a Fish 1 & 2

After fun and games, Mike headed out to the fishing area. He grabbed a rod and cast his line. He used some magic to gently move the hook around to make the bait look all the more tantalizing. He grinned as a fish bit. This part was so easy. Magic made it all too easy to keep the hook inside the fish's mouth and he pulled it up and out with one good tug! He slipped the fish into a bucket full of water beside him.

"Fishing is relaxing as it can be boring. But the fish are certainly biting today," He said idly. Then he got another bite. The man was just lucky, it seemed.

After giving the fish to the grills and several ottorable otters, he headed to the bonfires. The shadoes casting off the fire were easy enough for him to grab and shape. He turned them into little shadow marionettes for him to puppet. He started to just tell little stories with them. The story of the Tortious and the Hare, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and some others. Just fairytales for the natives and other outworlders to enjoy with almost living shadows as his tools.

"The End. Anyone got another request?"

Odd, Odder and Otterly Cute 2

[retirementsnotsopeachy]

Depending on Mike's point of view, it was either his lucky day or he was officially doomed. Wukong's spotted the cute plushies, and he needs them. For himself, his mates, his nephew who seems determined to believe that he doesn't like, Saya, and a few other people he likes. In short, he needed at least six.

"I mean, that is the point, isn't it?" he said cheerfully as he picked up a ball. "Hope the water's not too cold."

Laterose "Rose" Noonvale | Final Fantasy XIV | Spring

[laterose]

Arrival Part 3

Pardon, what do you mean I must be assigned to a room with another adult?

[That was an odd requirement. She had simply wanted to know where her room was, but upon seeing the lalafell at the counter, the receptionist muttered about their being some kind of mistake and that they just couldn't in good conscience let Laterose live on her own like that.]

Er, sir? Sir? I truly do not need an adult supervision, I am a grown woman! [She sighed loudly.] Ugh, by the Twelve... are you listening?

[It really didn't help but she couldn't actually see over the counter, even on her tiptoes. Only her twin buns made it above the counter. She huffed and rolled up the sleeves of her flimsy white gown and made to haul herself up. So, there sure was a child-like person who sounded like an adult woman hanging off the counter by her elbows trying to stop the receptionist from rooming her with a complete stranger.]

Ellipsanet un: noonvale

[A Lalafell appears on the screen, although a bit too close. She quickly adjusted her phone, angling it different ways until she felt she got a good enough shot, a decent looking one of she did say so herself. She waved at the camera.]

Well met, friends!

[Despite the child-like appearance, the voice that is heard is not child-like at all. Mature and low, like someone who was definitely an adult.]

I am Laterose Noonvale, although you may call me Rose. 'Twould seem I need to make a clarification for those who reside here, native or not. [She took a breath and sighed it out, looking rueful, even.] We Lalafell may look like children to your eyes, even well into our adulthood, but please trust us when we insist we be treated as adults.

I promise you, as much as I hate to say it, I am older than I appear. The last thing I need is adult supervision. If the term Dwarf is familiar to any of you, then you may also think of that when seeing Lalafell like myself. We are smallfolk, but we age just like the rest of you.

[Was this really so important than her being transported to another world? Not really, but it was clear she was talking that particular bit in stride at the moment. Also, it was really getting tiring having to argue with people here that she really was an adult! Good grief.]

Now, that being said, anyone else here from a Star called Etheirys or Hydaelyn?

Fishing

[When the Otter tugged gently on the skirt of her bathing suit, the Lalafell turned around only to have said Otter offer her a fishing rod. It was actually a human sized one, so she tilted her head a little. The creature seemed to understand and quickly swapped it out for the Otter sized one and she took it with a smile.

She didn't need much coaxing, she rather enjoyed fishing! Probably not as much as creating dyes and painting, but it was a relaxing pastime all the same. It helped that she had spent much of her life at one of two port cities. Kugane and Limsa Lominsa. So, Laterose thought she had a knack for it. It didn't take long before both Lalafell and Otter were seated on a warm rock in the sunlight, lazily fishing.

A few bones already littered one side of it as she gave the little one her spoils, although she saved a couple for herself to grill later.]

You wouldn't happen to have an extra hat, would you, friend? No? Hm, then perhaps we should move to a shadier spot, I fear the fishies are getting used to my hook, anyways.

Wildcard

[Wanna do something else? Hit me up!]

Arrival 3

[oftheazure]

[This is the first Lalafel he has seen while here, but there's no mistaking she's one. Aymeric is also feeling the familiar feeling of knowing her, even if not exactly, it was also easy to confirm his thoughts.

Aymeric approaches the desk.]

You should believe her words, sir. I assure you that she is a full-ledged adult.