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Test Drive Meme #2
Test Drive Meme #2
LOGS | NETWORK | OOC | MEMES | NAVIGATION
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
April is the time for a strange weather effect that affects all of the districts, save for the one in the middle and Frostreign. It's not weird that it rains, but it's what the rain does that has been dubbed as the Rain of Affection.
Anyone who stands in the rain will feel the need to get close to someone. It starts with a need to gently touch someone gently, but can escalate into needing to hug someone. The ultimate craving of the rain is kissing in the rain but that's the most it can make happen. It's a very Safe For Work Rain Effect.
After a successful kiss in the rain, the cravings slowly become less urgent, but the effect can start all over again at any given time.
Of course, there are individuals who don't get too affected by the rain (at all or not as badly) and it only works if it directly hits someone. So staying in a shelter or being in Nightwake Center or Frostreign is definitely a way to avoid this whole phenomenon. Even avoiding the worst of the effect is easy by just going under a shelter or purchasing a nice, maybe even a color changing, umbrella.
It's raining very often until the end of the month at different times in each districts.
After the rain, a rainbow usually appears. Rainbows formed by the Rain of Affection are special, wish granting ones. The natives will explain that if you hold someone's hands and make a wish that wish will come true in some capacity.
Someone wishing for wealth may win a gift card for a shop while someone wishing to see a loved one they're missing may get pictures sent to their mobile devices (how? magic). Those wishing for world peace may find their very presence be calming to others. But the biggest prize is a free regain of a non-magical item or an animal companion. If someone asks for a magical item it will come as a non-magical item and the magical part of it would have to be purchased by a magical-regain, so it's cheaper to just not.
Be careful what you wish for, as each character only gets one wish, no matter how many rainbows they end up seeing during the rainy season.
Solarpeak has a new way of battling against the hot summer days (you know, when it isn't raining). Many shops along the streets sell ice cream mochis of varying flavors. You have your very normal flavors like different berries, fruit and chocolate, but also some very excotic and weird ones.
There's even a flavor called random mystery that is literally that. A randomized flavor that is a mystery to all. It can even be a flavor that no one has thought of before or even something that definitely should not be in any kind of food. Anyone who buys a pack of two mochis will get a free mystery one if they want it (and sometimes even if they don't).
Other districts also have some treats out for different climates. There are various flavors of hot cocoa in places like Amberfall and Frostreign, and nice light treats like macarons in Blossomcrown. Of course various restaurants have their own menus that fit their own season, so you could definitely have a gourmet journey all over the city of Nightwake if you wished.
One morning, on all of the bridges leading outside into the segments, round gates appear. They're portals that bring in monsters. They look normal from the outside looking in, like portals to a lovely garden. But the gardens are the problem as they are infested with different monsters, waiting to attack the city. This isn't the first time natives have seen these portals and before they had people to deal with them, but now? They need otherworlders.
All of the monsters inside need to be defeated for the portal to disappear. No one knows exactly how many there are, but with the defeat of the last one, the portal will disappear from around anyone inside of it, leaving the characters on the bridge.
The portal can be entered from both the city and the segment side and it looks flat when looked from sideways. Like it's just a random 2D structure in the middle of the world.
Those who explore the portal further will notice that they will loop around. It's very similar to the place they started in, back when they arrived, as it doesn't seem to have an end, no matter how you explore the place.
For noncombatants, natives have set up stations to help with first aid and making food for the fighters so they can occasionally come back from the portals to take a much needed rest.
Anyone helping with the fight, either in the portals or outside, will receive a hefty 5000 Moon Coin reward for their hard work. A good way to earn some starting funds!
Monster List [ Click to Expand ]
All of the Monsters listed here will be in all of the portals and there will be several of each to fight.The danger level is indicated with Stars. The lowest level threat is 0 while the highest is 10. From 7 and above, the likelihood of a beast going for a kill increases significantly.
| Name | Description | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Bubblefish | Bubblefish are lumbering, two-legged creatures, with fins for arms, a long, muscular, finned tail, and a big fish face. They are fast, dangerous predators while in water, but do not count them out while on land, as regardless of whether they are above water or below it, they can blow large bubbles which capture their targets. Once inside the stretchy bubble, victims begin to go numb, their body feeling like it's on pins and needles as the Dragonfish begins to cast various debuffs on them. The bubbles are tough to escape despite their appearance, but the debuffs are lesser when shared, and can be escaped with the propper application of mint or minty treats! Mint has the effect of weakening the bubble to allow it to pop, although you may then find yourself being charged as the Bubblefish goes wild trying to get that minty goodness. | 5-8 |
| Bugboars | These are really more like rhinocerous beetles, but they are the size of wild boars, and they act similarly, roaming about in family groups together, rooting through the ground to unearth any edible material. They are highly territorial, and charge at anything or anyone who gets close. Their eyesight might be poor, but they make up for it with their antennae and the fact that these massive beetles do have wings, and they possess enough control over wind to lift themselves off of the ground at great speeds, or send powerful gales at those who come too close to their young. | 6 |
| Crockodile | Crocodiles with elemental powers of earth, leading to them being able to travel through dirt and stone as if they were water, these large reptiles often hide beneath the earth with only their eyes and nostrils peeking out, resembling the stone they hide within. They are ambush predators, popping out of the ground, large stony jaws open to crush their prey, but even once dragged out of hiding they are hardly easy to defeat. These crocks are stony in appearance and their hide is just as hard to pierce. In addition, they're a little closer to the size of a small car than your average crocodile. | 6-9 |
| Flurry Flock | White birds acting like a swarm that may deceive you into thinking they are harmless doves at first. Upon closer inspection, they more closely resemble a vengeful murder of crows with pure white feathers that they can use to reflect light so brilliantly that one can be blinded, leaving the flock's victim open to attack as they descend upon their prey like a group of voracious piranhas, claws and beaks as cold as ice as they try to tear their foes apart | 3-6 |
| Lavapotamus | These large hippo-creatures seem to be either made of or covered in molten rock that hardens over time when in the air. Usually they prefer to soak in lava and be left alone. Pulled through portals in an environment far too cool for their liking and with people so nearby has them aggressive and dangerous, charging down anyone who gets too near and leaving a red-hot trail of lava in their wake. | 3-8 |
| Minosaur | This creature seems to be a horrific mash of other creatures, similar to a traditional chimera; it possesses the body and horns of a bull, a head like a Tyrannosaurus, the plates of a stegosaurus all the way down it's powerful back and becoming spikes as they trail down it's tail, which ends in a very angry snake head. There is no end of this creature's body which is not hard, sharp, and completely pissed off. If you manage not to get bitten or gored at it's head, you will still need to contend with the powerful hooved legs attempting to stomp down on you, and take care to dodge as the snake head on it's tail spits fire. | 8-10 |
Even after the defeat of the Portals, there's still a lot of things to do! All of the Guilds are open. There's a good training space outside of them to test our powers and computers where you can learn all about what kind of powers you can unlock.
All guilds also have the same Questboard open! Why not take a look and see what adventures await?
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- 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.
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C l o s e d ✍(◕◡◕) Soldier: 76 | Overwatch | Summer
[Really, had started out so very, very simple; run a few quick errands.
Just that. Incredibly simple, right? Even more so with two pairs of hands since 76 had gone with Turo right there with him. They needed to stock back up on medical supplies to keep around the apartment, a few thing to keep preparing Julianna's 'cat' food himself, and just a few other little miscellaneous items that were good to have on hand for either of them.
Figured they could beat the rain while inside of the shops but- well. The sudden downpour catching him before he could duck under some cover was... fine.]
... Did either of us remember to even grab an umbrella, Turo?
[Sure, the jacket he wore had some water proofing and a hood, but already a little late for that as he just leaned in a bit closer to Turo's side.]
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CW: Violence, Blood, Serious & Minor Injuries, etc.
[There was already blood dripping down along an arm, jacket sleeve torn open to where one of those horns had tried to gore him, but he managed to get himself out of the way- and held tight onto his pulse rifle- wasn't going into this just relying on what powers this place provided him with. Could only fight literal fire and a lot of bulk and strength with fire for so long before it was just
Kind of stupid, if you asked him. No matter how good someone could get with the elemental magic.
The pulse rifle fire could punch through a lot of armor after all, and he rather be prepared with what was mentioned about these gates. Also reason he'd hit up Napoleon to not head in without someone he knew could watch his back; worked well enough together, after all. Could keep up with the guy, too.
Of course the fact that the weapon was effective meant that the Minosaur got even more pissed off from actually feeling the pain when a few shots punctured the natural armor. Hard to get a steady aim to do more damage like he wanted—]
It's lashing out more erratically, might wear itself out quicker that way!
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Minosaur? More Like Montón Sore - NGL This is Monster Hunter
But he'd had the support of a master proper back then, with Chaldea's magical generators backing up his mana supply, and a reassurance of his Maître's Command Spells if anything seriously went tits up. ]
[ Grandpere already got himself hurt just dodging out of the way of the Minosaur, and Napoleon had to one eye on him and the other on the beast. No way he was letting his partner end up a flower on his watch.
It was already turning on the other man, so Napoleon adjusted his cannonfire, sending out rapid-fire machine gun-like bullets aimed at it's head to pull it's attention back towards him, already strafing to the side. ]
Here's hoping! See if you can get another shot at that hole you punched through!
You Right Tho
Going so far as to try and get the Minosuar to throw itself off balance the times it did focus on him with it's own momentum with just how suddenly he could change directions as he ducked and ran. Keeping an eye on Napoleon to know where the man was at all times one way or another, work in getting him an opening if 76 could.
The pulse rifle even was used as a shield here and there, the metal casing scratching up but standing up to the hits of a spiked tail, catching the snake-mouth attach and clubbing it away.
Even injured, he kept focus—]
On it!
[He needed to get it off-balance just enough to get that opening, tactical visor flaring to life so he could try to better focus on that hole in the Minosaur's armor. Bring up the pulse rifle and fire off a good few pulse rounds once he could.]
If only they had palicos--
He’d seemed almost, just a hint dazed, and was trying really hard to compensate for it. It was almost enough for Napoleon to suggest they meet up another time, but, well…
Somehow he had a feeling acknowledging that difference in him in that moment would’ve bothered Grandpère more. ]
[ With that cut on his arm, Napoleon was even more sure Grandpère was not on his A Game. He'd really need to keep an eye-- ]
[ Off balance? Napoleon could help with that— his cannon spinned back in his grip, launching a projectile backwards--
Using that momentum to push Napoleon forward at such a speed that the very pointed, very sharp end of his cannon would puncture right into the Minosaur’s legs, causing it to roar in pain— Before slamming the cannon back around, knocking it off balance and dashing backwards himself. There, that should do the trick, right? ]
Got it staggered—!
If Only
[He had some Helix rockets that he could send right along with the pulse rounds being fired right for that hole he'd punched in. Hit it hard as he could while keeping his distances, moving backwards and to the side. Rockets would help keep it off balanced for a bit longer and hopefully add that extra kick to that tender spot.
Knew that the fired pulse rounds and rockets had hit from the noise the Minosaur made, even hitting the ground with the added knock-back while already off balanced.]
Try to keep light on your feet, thing still has two heads it's working with-
[Even if one of those was on the tail, checking his reload as he moved.]
When It Rains, It Pours
I did not, unfortunately. Apologizes, 76. It seems this time of year is prone to such sudden showers.
[ It did not matter much to him if he got rained on; the Professor had ensured he could handle a full on Hydro Pump from a Pokemon if need be in terms of protecting his internals, and he did not get cold from rain like a human did. But despite all his advancements, 76 was human, and could catch a cold, even if it would burn through him faster than most. ]
Shall we find somewhere to sit out the rain, or keep going?
[ 76 did have plans for later this afternoon, did he not? He leaned closer, reaching a free hand out to take the other bag if 76 preferred. ]
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[Honestly, both of them had thought they'd be done and back at the apartment before they could get caught out in it, even with looking at the weather.
If anything? 76 should have remembered to grab one on their way out, even if it was just one of the cheaper ones that could at least help keep bags dry. Ah well, better a learned lesson for the next time either of them popped out real quick during this time and no real sort of loss. Bit of rain wouldn't hurt either of them.
Weather was war in the area at least, and the rain water soaking him a bit didn't feel cold—
Fingers brush over Turo's hand and linger briefly, shaking his head as he just fit a smaller bag into a cloth one and got it covered, rather than handing it over.]
Let's see if we can keep going. Got one last thing to grab- and if it gets heavier we can likely duck somewhere to sit it out on the way.
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[ ... It was a nice warm rain, true. ]
And that sounds like a good plan. If you need to head out early to meet up with... Napoleon, you said his name was, to do that quest, I can carry everything back and put it away.
[ It was not a bother to do so. ]
[ The touch to his hand was a welcome one, though... his own hand lingered a moment, having the oddest urge to take the other man's hand in his own.
How strange. That was rather...
He was not sure how to parse that idle desire. It was an urge but no particular reason he could determine beyond it... being 76.
Well. He'd follow wherever Jack needed them to go. ]
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Think we've got everything other than just popping into a hardware store just to see what they had?
[Wood glue, things like that which could come in handy for minor repairs to odds an ends around the apartment. Nothing that was needed in the moment, but more planning for anything in the long run and-
Hm.]
I'll keep the offer in mind, but for now we've got plenty of time before I have to had to where he and I discussed meeting.
[76's then freed hand just sort of moved up along Turo's arm in a slow brush, before resting on his shoulder with a squeeze.
Not letting his thoughts linger at the urge to stray.]
The rain is lightening up enough, good to go?
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[ Turo did want to pick up some tools himself, eventually. Despite him being only a copy of the professor, he did feel the desire to tinker with things as well. As if he could not stay completely idle when there was something he could do. ]
Alright. And yes-- good to go when you are.
[ Again, that touch...It was... not unwelcome, just not how they usually acted in public. Usually, touch like this was kept to the apartment, especially considering their arrangement at night--
The AI could not help but be slightly confused at 76's change in behaviour. And... perhaps his own, considering that there was this function within his central system that was demanding to be completed. But he was unsure how to complete it. ]
[ As they walked, he found himself walking closer to the other man than normal- ]
It is good you found someone you feel comfortable adventuring with. It is reassuring on my end to know you are not 'going it alone'.
[ Lifting his hand to push strands of his hair from his face, his hand brushed against the other man's and... lingered. The function, was-- ]
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[Never knew what could be needed in the future, and better to find where to go to get it and have that knowledge than having to make an entire sort of search through various parts of this place.
A lot of ground to cover given the different sections.
With just that nudge it was stepping out from under the slight shelter and back into the light drizzle of rain. Bags secured so nothing could get wet as they walked.]
All the better to come back in one piece and not add another injury to the one already being looked after?
[It was that sort of dry tone that was more joking than anything, shoulder bumping against Turo's with a bit of a brush and-
Fingers curling tighter around the handles of the cloth bag in one hand. Hard not to find himself focusing on every little touch, even when he tried to stop himself and finding he- couldn't?
Was that even the right word.
Even as that free hand of his lingered near Turo's, back of his own brushing in turn—]
Anything in particular you want to keep an eye out for?
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Indeed. Although I know you can heal quickly from regular injuries, I would rather you did not put more stress on your body to do so.
[ But he'd always answer sincerely to such inquiries. ]
[ He was quiet a moment at the man's question, and with that gentle brush of 76's hand...
The AI did not notice, in the moment, how his hand had slipped so naturally to hold the other man's.
Like it was the most natural thing in the world, despite them both being fairly reserved in public when it came to displays of... anything, really. ]
Mostly would like to see what tools they have handy, especially any that can be used for electronics. I have access to equipment at the Research Center, but having my own at home would be ideal.
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Hopefully things won't get too rough today then.
[The gates sounded interesting, and also needed to be dealt with so nothing was set loose out of them- or whatever the hell. Sounded like the would be dangerous if left alone, after all.
His own fingers curled as Turo's hand slipped in and took hold of his without really thinking. Almost as if there was just suddenly that weight and warmth-]
Should, if it's a halfway descent hardware store. Sometimes you might have to get some that you can use to make whatever you need exactly, but it's just an extra step.
[-that he wasn't letting go of.
Hell, was definitely something different compared to just the... cuddling? Done in the privacy of their apartment just to keep up with touch, the arranged sleeping arrangements so he slept decently.
Nothing like holding hands in... public. Huh.]
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[ He gave 76 a knowing look, a slight... smile, smirk? On his lips. Fingers remaining curled around the others hand.
He could feel how they were worn and obviously used to work and hardship. ]
[ He should be questioning more why he was doing this. He understood that, his processor, his internal systems sending the Query, but the response was...
'Why not'? and 'I want to'
How strange. He did not have an immediate answer to that. Especially with the fact 76... was not letting go either. And that despite the strangest of his own actions, he did not feel... alarmed by them. Indeed, the warmth of his touch and... something else was spreading through his circuits. ]
Exactly. Nothing annoyed the Professor more than not having a tool he needed for a particular task, and having to either special order it, or wait for the next supply drop. Usually, he did not have the patience to wait.
[ A slight, sheepish laugh escaped him, tilting his head to look at the other man. ]
I know we do not have the room for it, but I will admit, I do have the desire to... develop some sort of work space for my own tinkering, out side of work, both for computers and otherwise.
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[Corner of his mouth did twitch a bit as he spoke, fingers curling in a brief squeeze before relaxing his hold again.
Part of his mind lingered on the hold, so very aware of it and the soothing feeling that it brought. The quieting of the urge in and of itself but- it was lingering. The more the warm rain soaked in, so it felt, the more he simply couldn't keep coming up with excuses of it.
Didn't stop the questioning of why, but-]
Knew a guy that would just straight up make whatever he needed, be damned if he waited or stopped a project just because a needed tool was missing or even broken.
[Shoulders brushed soon enough as they walked, hands still held and- more closeness was being urged in a want, following it.
Trying to ignore it simply to not draw attention to the movement. Not make a big deal of it despite everything.]
Sounds like wanting a bigger place to get that room for it.
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[ That was something he was becoming more aware of, after all; that... despite the fact the Professor had left him without memories of romance, or intimacy, it was only the conscious memories of particular times or people involved, what Professor Turo had thought or felt. ]
[ His robotic body would still follow impulses he could not know as if he always did. Perhaps it was something that had been out of the Professor's purview when he was designed... After all, one would assume removing the conscious memories would be enough to erase it all, right? ]
Mm, the Professor was like that as well, but sometimes even his prowess could not make up for not having the right material on hand.
[ Despite the Terastal Crystals being what they were, you could only do so much with them, unable to magic material from thin air. ]
[ He leaned, slightly, against the taller man, their shoulders more connected than not as they walked... And he let out another sheepish chuckle. Should he admit this now...? ]
Well... perhaps.
[ Some part of him, within his internal systems, noted he was compromised at the moment. Something external was affecting his behaviour. Lending him to be more... bold? No. Not the appropriate term here. Acting on some desire he did not himself understand yet. Soothing over possible anxieties and concerns that would prevent him from acting as he was now. ]
Admittedly... I had been thinking, as the time is soon up on our 'free rent' at the apartment they gave us, if ... we [ And he hoped it was 'we' ] should consider moving to another location with more space and rooms.
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... What he'd heard about it. That answered—]
Might be for the better, given how some new arrivals can be- quieter maybe, too with noisy neighbors.
[A lack of them, at least. No matter how good the soundproofing for the apartments could be, remaining there was a risk of being so much easier to find given how well known of a location it would remain.]
Not a lot that either of us would have to pack, so a move could be easy once a new place is found.
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Also the whole... Pokemon thing, especially after Rotom caused all that mischief. ]
Indeed, on both counts. Not that I do not enjoy meeting new individuals as they come, but... a lot of them are also quite young and excitable.
[ Not to say he did not want to keep an eye on things as an... 'adult', of sorts, but also... well. He also was an Adult who enjoyed his privacy, and the Professor's social awkwardness was always a factor in his decision making. ]
[ Looking up at 76, he offered the man a small, but sincere smile, still holding onto his hand. ]
Is there a particular location of the city you would be more inclined to live in?
[ --That function still left in a state of complete-uncompleteness. ]
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[It was more about privacy than anything else, too. Wasn't interested in meeting new people, it happened anyway, and rather it be a choice if anyone found out where he lived that some easy way to follow.
This was also why he often returned through the balcony itself if he wasn't worn out from some guild quest, or something of that liking. Still antsy about things here and there.]
Be easier to make what changes for our own want and comfort elsewhere, too. More reasons to find some place new than stay.
[No question in going apart because... it would lead back to the reason he initially stayed; Turo would come track him down. This was for the best with their arrangements.
Hard not to notice just how close they were when he cast a glance Turo's way, fingers curling tighter as he- this closeness wasn't quite enough anymore. What...?]
Don't know, honestly.
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[ Probably he was at work? ]
[ Was it intentional or accidental? Or perhaps someone's powers? So many questions, and Turo sighed softly. Thinking on people's powers, he frowned. ]
It is rather peculiar, the wide variety of 'powers' already in hand to those brought here. I know they said who they brought is arbitrary, decided on a roll of a dice, but...
[ A glance to the side. ]
I can not help but feel the dice was misplaced on me.
[ What did he really have to offer this world, besides working at the Research Center? Even his Pokemon... he had not wanted to let them out, due to not having much room to roam in the apartment and...
Other reasons for one specifically, thus so far only Rotom had been allowed out, let alone battling monsters. ]
Ah, well. We have time to think it through, and as you said, we do not have much to pack at this point.
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[Still, was all the more reason to him to get out of the starter apartments the moment they found a place they both could agree on and get payments going. Get out of whatever potential messes and, well.
Get that bit more secure in privacy.
His shoulder pressed against Turo's, some slight bumping despite being that much more closer together.]
You've been a big help to me, so can't say I feel the same.
[--What. No, really.
His attention was caught, however, at first the sound of heavier rain hitting buildings and the ground behind them. A low hiss of a sound as his gaze dragged and--]
We really might need to cut this trip short.
[An arm moved around Turo's waist and basically pulled him right along as 76 was moving between buildings and into what looked like a park right nearby. Pulling them both under a structure that could give them enough cover and pull them out of sight, even as the heavier downpour caught up to them before he could get them inside what looked like some sort of small gazebo-like structure.
He was leaning back against one of the few 'walls' there, an arm still wrapped tightly around Turo's back, man held up against his chest.]
Shit.
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[ Well, that was enough to make him flush significantly.
Again, the Original Professor was a perfectionist, so of course his robot/AI copy would be able to blush. His hand squeezing 76's, a thumb idly dragging along the other's mans. ]
...Sincerely, I am glad to hear that. You have also helped me a great deal--?!
[ And then, the super soldier's arm was around his waist and drag/carrying him along, the heavier rain still overtaking them by the time they reached the gazebo, drenching the AI, his hair falling haphazardly down along his face.
--The demand of that incomplete function was more intense now. That desire- as he found himself held tight to the soldier's chest, feeling that heart beat pulse against his own chest, echoing inside.
He... leaned more, letting some of his weight sag against 76's frame, staring up at him in confusion and something else... that pinkness still dusting his cheeks. ]
Are... are you alright, 76?
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It still got the both of them, and he took a moment to catch his breath, an arm kept tight around Turo, holding him close there against his chest and- well. Front of his body, more or less.
If it was going to keep doing this all day, was likely best to head home and... dry off, stay in—]
I'm fine, just wet.
[His head finally tilted, a hand moving to move hair out of Turo's face and using the dampness to help slick it back into some place. Once that was done? Well, couldn't even think to stop himself as fingers curled under the man's chin to tilt his head up a bit easier for him.]
You good, Turo?
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As if to steady himself.
But that was only partially true. The other reason was just simply to... touch, the other man. Beyond just holding his hand. That... was not enough anymore. ]
[ It was similar in how it felt that first night-- that desire for touch, the reassurance it gave... a warmth flooding him, as he gripped the cloth of the soldier's shirt.
Was... was this the fault of the rain? It had all started when that shower came on, and now was feeling more intense as they got soaked. ]
[ He leaned into 76's touch, looking up at him, feeling as if... he was waiting. For something.
Something to complete this desire he did not know how to put into words yet. ]
I... believe so.
told you I icon'd that since I knew you'd need it soon~ (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)✨
Hard to fight the urges wit how completely soaked in rain water he was, all of it still so very damned warm. As if he was in a tub of hot water soaking, rather than having just ran through a few side streets to try and get out of the rain.
... what was he doing again?]
Good, glad to hear it—
[And before he knew it, he'd tugged Turo into a kiss; something soft and gentle, but it lingered half because by the time his brain caught up he was too... hesitant to move.
Fuck.]
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