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Test Drive Meme #1


Test Drive Meme #1
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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.


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?





Exploring the City




Part 1


The city outside the Research Center and the apartment building is a very futuristic and bright place. There's a lot of fancy technology and the weather seems almost too perfect all of the time. Even the weather here is artificial and doesn't feel natural at all. This is the center of the whole Nightwake City and it's called the district that never sleeps for a good reason. It feels like any time of the day you choose to go out there's something going on.

Everyone was given some money on their money app BankCrow to spend. Why not go for the Gacha Restaurant on the main street if you're hungry? You can either choose what style/type of food you want (different cuisines, pizza, junk food, etc) OR pick any ingredients and list your allergens before rolling the gacha machine and what comes out is a meal that fits your choices. Most commonly they're mediocre quality (2-3 stars), slightly rarer are the very bad and very good dishes (1 stars and 4 stars) and the rarest of them all is the golden 5 star dish that is the most delicious and sophisticated meal you'll ever taste. But hey, at least the drinks are all the same no matter what meal you end up getting.

If the futuristic city style isn't for you, there are other district with various different atmospheres waiting for you just outside the city center.

In the District Spotlight [ Click to Expand ]
Blossomcrown is a modern city, but not as futuristic as the central district. Cherry blossom trees have been planted on the side of the streets to give some color for the otherwise gray scenery. It's a busy place with a central park full of spring flowers in the middle, that gives some much needed peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of the city. There's even the famous Botanical Garden open to all visitors. It's a home to many exotic plants that can't be grown anywhere else (that's safe, at least). There are also plenty of butterflies and bees living in the gardens. Attached to the building it also a flower shop where anyone can purchase a plant for themselves - they're even divided by suitability for each district. But if plants aren't your thing, why not check out the concert venue, which is an arena made for holding concerts. It can be transformed into both an outdoor and indoor venue by opening or closing the roof. Anyone can book the venue to hold a concert as long as they have the funds to do it. They will even advertise your concert for you everywhere!

Those who really just want to see something that's not a city, why not try Frostreign? Sure, it's very cold but there aren't very many buildings. It's more like a small village in the middle of Eternal Winter. The easiest ways to move around here are sledding, skiing and sleigh rides, where either excited huskies or chill reindeers will take people on a ride around the district. There are some snowmobiles too for those, who want to try them. One of the most popular locations is the giant, nevermelting ice castle in the center of the town, where kids love to play hide and seek. It's also a popular locations for dates, as the natural magical crystal lights inside the castle make the place look romantic. Another popular spot is the ice hole, where some brave souls go either swimming and some others at least try staying in the icecold water for a little moment before running to the Sauna Spa! It's an area full of different kind of saunas but it also doubles up as an inn, and due to knowing Otherworlders were going to come today, it's even available for booking!

Those who want to test out their powers right away, Dayrise is the place to go! The Grand Colosseum is designated for power holder practice for at least the following week. After that the natives would like to watch sports again rather than continuous fighting, but even then you're welcome to use the colosseum when there's a chance. After testing your powers, the luxurious baths of Dayrise are a good treat. They're all public baths and none of the natives are ashamed of being naked for hours with strangers. They will also encourage anyone coming with a towel to throw it away.


Part 2

Around the city of Nightwake, Valentine's Day is being celebrated. There are plenty of decorations, all in pastel colors (mainly pink). The Spring Segment districts have also contributed by giving all other districts flowers for decorations for some pleasing aromas. Most of the restaurants also have discount for those who dine together instead of alone.

There are plenty of treats that lift up your mood. Eating too much of the treats results in becoming very clingy to the next person they see. The effect usually wears off in half an hour, but it could take longer depending on how many treats you've eaten.

Another popular Valentine's are the game stalls that are intended to be taken on as couples. Anything you win will only be given to your partner. If you play alone, all you get is a round of applause even if you'd do a new high score. These game stalls include a lot of classic from carnivals and festival, racing with horses or vehicles and even video games.

Each district has a small stall that acts as a starting point for the main Valentine's Day challenge. The goal is to travel from one check point to another within the district while holding hands with someone. There is a small task to be done at each checkpoint (like eating a full course meal or popping balloons while still holding hands). The point is to never let go of your partners' hand. Once the pair gets to the end of the course they get a reward.

The reward for getting past the course is a free item from Riki's Rewards (any prize) and a pair of friendship bracelets that sends messages to its pair bracelet (like "I miss you", "Let's meet up").






The Segments




Part 1

Exploring the city isn't something that interests you? Well, the four bridges that lead to the Seasonal Segments are always open and you're definitely allowed to go outside. However, due to the summoning magic, the dark energy outside the city has temporary gone haywire and all of the Segments are suffering from their natural disasters at the same time.

Winter Segment is suffering from a raging blizzard and the usual beautiful landscapes are just a white blur for the time being.

Spring Segment is in the middle of a hurricane, with all of the lightest beings being picked up and tossed all over the place with the wind.

Summer Segment is literally on fire. Only the rain forests and jungles, as well as the Great Ocean Lake are safe from it.

Autumn Segment is suffering from a thunderstorm. Chances of getting struck by lightning are quite high should someone step in.

If you're prepared for the weather, no one is going to stop you from going out to explore. It might be a good idea to bring a friend with you. Luckily, the natural catastrophes calm down after two days and the Segments are more normal after that. So it might actually be worth a while to wait before going out.


Part 2

After the storm the sun shines and sheep appear [ Click to Expand ]

When you venture out to the Spring Segment after the storm, there's a herd of Fabric Sheep wandering near the Flower Yard. These sheep are tame and while they usually run and hide, sometimes they look for people to help them get their wool sheared. Luckily natives on the Dayrise bridge are handing out shearing scissors for those who would like to help.

The sheep get scared very easily, but if you don't make too many sudden movements, you will be able to do your job easily. The sheep might even boop you gently as a thanks before heading off again. If you're mean to sheep, however, you might get an angry Gravity Goat chasing you.

Anyone who visits the Flower Yard of any of the Segments will hear a story from a native there. A story of the magic that has been put in place that lets all the otherworlders "respawn" to their respective Flower Yard if they die in Ellipsa. The flower will be the same as it is in everyone's charms. The natives say that more details can be asked from the main four seasonal power holders, but that they've heard it's painless for otherworlders to emerge from the flower.





All Aboard




Part 1

After the Segments have settled down, a message appears on everyone's smartphones. Everyone is invited to join some observational cruises at the Airship Station in Nightwake District. There are four different ships leaving at the same time, but if you come back again later you will be able to go to them all eventually. The trip targets are the Seasonal Segments. Of course, there are long instructions as to how one should dress to handle the different weather they would be experiencing while in the air. You have time to shop as the invitation is open for a good while.

The Airship Station is a very modern, almost futuristic, place with a lot of docks with various airships lined up. Most of the ships there are used for in-city transportation and there are various holographic displays that tell how many ships are available and where. Various restaurants are also found here and view from the ones on top of the building is amazing. There's time to look around, but your final destination is the biggest docks at the end of the station.

The point of these cruises is to give otherworlders a chance to see what the Segments are like without interacting with the monsters down below. The ships will fly to the airship station of each Segment and then come back a different route to cover as much of the segment as possible. In total the trip is said to take four days.

Because of the length of the trip, everyone has been provided with a simple two to four person cabin (with their own bathroom/shower) and three meals are served per day throughout the trip. Snacks can also be found from the cafeteria and they're free of charge.

Enjoy the view, bond with your fellow passengers and relax. Staying on the deck is safe, especially if you don't start leaning over the rails to look down.

Part 2

The old lady and her cats [ Click to Expand ]
Each airship station in the segments is unique in their own right. They're not very well-kept like the one in the city and various weather changes have definitely modified them to look old and worn down.

Strangely enough, each of the airship stations has someone living there; an old lady with a herd of different cats depending on the season: winter cats are spirits that can be seen by anyone due to them taking control of stuffed animals, spring cats are part flowers, summer cats look like small lions or tigers and autumn cats are essentially the same as will-o'-the-wisps but in cat shape.

The old ladies explains that they are quite comfortable living there and don't have any plans to "evacuate". They will kindly decline anyone who tries to help them. The airship staff explains there are some special arrangements in place to help them live in the stations as those are safe places to stay in.

Each of the ladies will tell you a story. Winter lady will talk about the Watchtower and who used to live there, spring lady will tell all about the abandoned farm and its owners, summer lady talks about the abandoned castle and its royalty and autumn lady tells about the abandoned mansion and who used to be the lord.

If you talk to the same lady again later the story is different. She tells a different version of the story every time she is talked to. No one is really sure which of the stories is true because of how many versions are circulating around.

The ships only stay docked at the station for as long as the staff of the airship delivers some food and other necessities to the old ladies and then it's back towards the city again. Of course, nothing stops anyone from leaving the ship and experiencing the segments themselves.





OOC TIPS


- Ask your questions related to the TDM here.

- 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.

- 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, except for the Guilds for now.

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

- You can find monsters to encounter on Beastiary, including information on the two mentioned on the TDM.

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

- Feel free to also hit our EMP/ATP meme while you're here!



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conceptheart: Kabu (76)

[personal profile] conceptheart 2023-02-16 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[He looked up at his sibling with a frown.]

It hurts you too, doesn't it?

[Somehow that made it feel all the worse, that his brother suffered as he did. As the oldest he felt as though it was his responsibility to make certain his "younger" sibling was given a better experience than he had.

So while he would not say it, because that would likely upset his brother, he would not give up his pursuit of a heart. Not for himself, but for the Puppet that came after. Even if the heart was not to be his, he believed the ache would lesson knowing the other was no longer suffering.

But that was in the future! For now the two of them had many things to explore it sounded like, so his smile returned, though perhaps not quite as robustly as before.
]

Okay! We can find it out together then! Because I'm not sure either.
littlesilhouettoofaman: (Default)

[personal profile] littlesilhouettoofaman 2023-02-18 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wanderer frowns briefly at that question.] It is a different sort of pain. [Because when the anger that had consumed him for decades slowly disappeared, all there was left was guilt and a whole heap of sins weighing on his shoulders.] Maybe, if we manage to get out of this forest and return to where we belong, I will tell you. [If you remain at my side and this isn't some absurd glitch from Irminsul But that last part he doesn't say aloud.]

Yeah. But do remember to find your own likings as well. [And most importantly, this unsullied version of himself has to find new friends, family, and all of those things that could steer him away from the path that would lead him to The Doctor, to mass murders, to the need to create conflict just for the sake of conflict.] My fate doesn't have to become yours.
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[personal profile] conceptheart 2023-02-18 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[He kept his gaze focused on his sibling, unable to hide the worry from his face. He didn't know what this different pain could possibly be, but somehow the fact that it was something unknown made him worry more.]

Is there something I can do to make it better?

[He's not sure if it was his mother's doing but... his brother was very cryptic, and it was making things difficult for him to navigate. He had to really think about how to answer the remark about fate. He supposed me must mean... future? right? It was just such an odd way of putting it? And why was he talking like he was the older brother? Had his brother been awake while he slumbered maybe?

Well, if he had been alone all that time, then that just meant he needed to be there for him all the more! Yes, he was quite resolute about this.
]

But what if I want you to be part of my fate... you're my family.
littlesilhouettoofaman: (:|)

[personal profile] littlesilhouettoofaman 2023-02-19 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
[That is a good question and he takes his time to think about the answer he was going to give. They've started to walk up a hill, its path littered with colorful autumn leaves. Wanderers hand is still holding on to the hand of his other self.]

No. Only I can make things better for myself.

[It might sound harsh to the other's ears. He knows that very well. But to him it is the only truth.]

I am you, as much as you are me. We aren't two different creations made by our...mother. We are the same. [And now he squeezes the others hand tighter.] But if you wish that I stay, I will do so as long as I am able to. [Loneliness can be a terrible thing.]
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[personal profile] conceptheart 2023-02-19 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
We're... the same? I... don't understand, how can that be?

[He didn't understand, unsurprising as he barely had enough context to muddle through more mundane matters, nevermind the adventure that his older self had gone through.

Of course he didn't think the other was lying, he too easily believed the words of others, as the Wanderer well knows. Though he should also know that even young he was no fool, and could be cheeky if he wanted. And this cheeky puppet was just fed a loophole to exploit in regards to his sibling's harsh claim. It was a far easier thing to focus on than... however this happened.
]

But if we are then- then that means that I can help you feel better!

[And there's a little grin as he clutched onto his elder self's hand. He had no intention of sending the other away. Not a chance.]
littlesilhouettoofaman: (oh really?)

[personal profile] littlesilhouettoofaman 2023-02-19 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmn. Worry not, I am asking myself the exact same thing. I have no idea how this can be.

[Buer would know.

And he still has no idea if he should be thankful for this certain opportunity. Or that he should be on his toes. Is it a sign? A warning? A reward? Will his mind be at ease if he can see the other thrive? All he can think of is that it is of utmost importance that this one will never start to chase godhood and go down that dark path.]


And how do you want to do that?
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[personal profile] conceptheart 2023-02-19 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Alright his ploy to be cheeky wasn't anticipating a comeback. Lesson learned.

He stalls at the question. It was quite difficult to think of such things when he was just trying to learn what he liked to begin with. Still, he was determined to see that his... older self... was happy. Or at least happier.

One thing did come to mind, it had been something that even in his slumbering state he had been aware of. The pangs of loneliness, the sorrow of being discarded by the one that should be his family. Surely those feelings would not be so easily forgotten years later.

So even if this was not truly his "brother", he could still be family couldn't he?
]

By making sure you don't have to be alone anymore! We are the same, but that does not mean that we are not also family. You are still my brother, I have decided.

[Said with a broad smile once again. Yes, he would continue to treat this one as his brother, like it or not. That will make him happy, surly!]
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[personal profile] littlesilhouettoofaman 2023-02-22 10:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Loneliness was a bit of a double edged sword at this point. It is true, he has always disliked to be alone. Yet the loneliness has been a part of him for so long that he doesn't know any better. That, and he is well aware of the fact that he isn't pleasant to be around with. In that case loneliness might be a better solution.

Yet, he thinks about what Buer had told him. Loneliness will always be a painful thing, even when he chooses it to be so.

And this isn't just a human who is saying stupid human-things that grate his ears. This is himself. A version of himself he has to protect.]


I have been alone for a long time, I'll manage. [What would Irminsul do if he could undo everything for his other self? Would it change him as he was now? Would it become some sort of separate path next to his? His mind is absolutely racing right now.] But I will make sure that you won't have to endure that. [He squeezes the other's hand slightly.] But also find yourself some family of your own. Friends, bonds. Let them give you your name. [A name is where a life begins. Ah, and before he forgets...]

There is a man here called Childe or Tartaglia. Stay away from him. [Small brains, not strong, stupid.] Orange hair and wears a mask on the side of his head. [Wanderer pulls a face.] He is the 11th Harbringer of the Fatui.
Edited (deleted that last sentence haha) 2023-02-22 10:57 (UTC)
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[personal profile] conceptheart 2023-02-22 11:36 am (UTC)(link)
[That sure didn’t sound like happy accepting of being family. Why was he being so… So stubborn?!

He scowled and reached up to grab his older self’s face, squishing his cheeks between his palms and…

And briefly giggling because his future self’s face looked really silly squished up like that. But NO! He was MAD! Back to FROWNING!
]

Stop that. I have decided that I will not grow to be lonely, so you aren’t allowed to be lonely, so I have to be your family, so there. No more being lonely or I’ll…

[He stalls trying to think of a good course of action to combat this stubborn and lonely version of him.]

I’ll pretend to be you and make people be nice to you!

[He says as though he could even remotely pull off acting jaded and scowly at all. Even now, huffing and puffing over his future self being so stubborn, he’s still about as threatening as a cupcake. He’s trying though, and it was likely inevitable that they would be mistaken for each other regardless, just based on looks alone.

Of course, like the child he was, it wasn’t difficult to get him off topic, and the mention of Childe did just that. That… did not sound like the person he met, maybe it was a mistake!
]

Childe? I met him! We had a snowball fight! [] That can’t be the same one though, he was really nice! He helped me think up ways to try and make you happy!
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[personal profile] littlesilhouettoofaman 2023-02-22 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[The sudden hold on his face takes him aback a little and if it was anyone else squishing his face like that they would be stomped into the ground within no time. But this was himself, so he tolerates it...for maybe a second of five.

Then he takes hold of the other's wrists and slowly removes those hands from his face.]


I don't like people. And I don't want to be liked either. [How's that for a killjoy.] I am not a pleasant person to be with. [He has said this to Buer a couple of times as well, yet she always comes with an argument that causes him to end up in situations where he is cooking with others or where he is following a class about something that is completely irrelevant.]

But I think you are. [A pause.] I used to be as well.

[Finally he takes a step back and offers his other self his hand to take. Then he blinks shortly. Childe did what now?]

The sheer audacity... [The look on his face darkens really fast and then he suddenly starts to laugh softly.] Stay away from him and forget the words he has said.
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[personal profile] conceptheart 2023-02-22 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
No. [He huffs and continues to pout.] That’s not true. You’re just being sad. I can tell because that makes me sad, and there’s still got to be a part of me in you.

[so instead of accepting the offered hand, he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around his older counterpart in a hug, and just held him tightly. He did not know what could have happened to change him so much, but he did know that he couldn’t be happy being so alone.]

So, I’m not going to let you be sad anymore. I love you too much.

[Because it seemed like he’d forgotten how to do that himself. It felt odd that his future self was warning him against the person that helped him figure out how sad his future counterpart was- albeit indirectly. If he still likes the same things in the future, then the same things would still make him sad too, right?

The warning just had him sigh.
]

He just said a lot of the same things you did about finding out what I liked first. He wasn’t mean or scary, now be nice or I’ll drop a big snowball on your head!

[But for the sake of easing Wanderer’s mind on the matter-]

If he does say anything bad, I promise to stop talking to him and tell you.
littlesilhouettoofaman: (huh)

[personal profile] littlesilhouettoofaman 2023-02-23 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[The sudden hug catches him off guard a little. At first he wants it to end as soon as possible because he really doesn't like to be touched or to be at the receiving end of someone's affection but then he realizes that he cannot do this to his other self.

So all he does is stiffening into the hold and pulling a very uncomfortable face.

Oh, he definitely doesn't know how to do this anymore. His ability to care for another (or himself, for that matter) has been long gone. And he can't get himself to move and return the hug. Not even to the version of himself who deserves all the hugs, love and care.]


Listen. [And this time there's a bit of a desperate undertone to his voice.] This is not about me or how sad I am or not. [Slowly he manages to squirm out of the other's hug and its obvious he's very bothered now. And mostly, when he's bothered, he starts to chuckle as if everything is just some sort of big, cosmic joke.] Its absurd to... [He doesn't finish the sentence and takes some time to recollect his thoughts.]

What will make me happy is to know that you will not become like me. So I ask of you to do just that.
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[personal profile] conceptheart 2023-02-23 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Luckily, his younger incarnation doesn't seem bothered by the lack of reception, the awkwardness, or even the odd laughter. He's pretty sure he got his message across, and would happily continue to do so for as long as was needed for his older self needed to accept it.]

I cannot say that I will be able to make that promise, I do not know what my future entails. I may become you, or I may not, but you will always have once been me, and that is what I think you have forgotten.

[And he reached to take the others hand once more and pull him off to continue their little adventure.]

But worry not, I will remind you.

[Remind him that there would always be a part of himself that loved him, he just needed to listen to that part of him. Which he was realizing would take a lot of work. He was right here in front of his older self and he still kept not listening, and shifting the conversation back to his younger incarnation instead of himself! He was patient though, he had waited in that half-slumbering state for a very long time, longing for a sense of family.

Now he had it- perhaps a rather peculiar circumstance, but that hardly mattered to him. He did not feel so alone anymore, and it made that emptiness in his chest hurt a little less.
]
littlesilhouettoofaman: (guess i can fart on the couch now)

[personal profile] littlesilhouettoofaman 2023-02-24 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Wanderer listens closely and the only conclusion he can make is that his other self is right. He has forgotten a lot of things. That he used to be curious and that he never minded others around him at all. That he played with the children and that he learned how to make swords. And, above all, that he cared for all those people.

Only to return and slaughter all of their offspring because he chose to believe the lies the Doctor told him and allowed himself to let those lies shape him.]


Hm. That is fair. [He nods and takes hold of the others hand again. There is nothing wrong with focusing on concepts like having fun and be happy. His other self could introduce him to the fun aspect of snow while he could teach the other how to cook.

Still, he also knows there is a risk that, in the end, this innocent version of him would walk that same path as well. Guided by lies, consumed with anger. And he is not sure if he is able to accept that.]


I will promise you that I will try to remember. [Oh, and before he forgets.] My name is Wanderer. When you have been given a name, come tell me. [The squeeze he gives the others hand is an encouraging one.]
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[personal profile] conceptheart 2023-02-25 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
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