test drive meme

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the test drive meme

It's a new day in The World, and a special quest is abound. But wait, the players cry! The game isn't open yet! Shush you, the GMs warned. This is only a test drive meme. The game is simple. You've woken up in a lush field of grass, soft to the touch and a little damp with dew. Spring has reached The World, and there's a randomized checklist in your hand. Your goal is to catch five of the Lucky Animals bounding about, and it's perfectly fine to work together. In fact, we encourage it! Collect them all and deposit them in a pen where the GMs await. There's plenty for everyone, but they will be watching closely for cheaters. Any items won in this pre-game minigame will carry over once holyrelic opens, so get your limited edition item set today! Magnificent prizes await you, so go forth! Just beware; some of the Lucky Animals aren't really so lucky and have their own side effects. (All participants who apply will receive a mochi hat of the player's choosing. They can be either small (think mini tophats) or large (like a harvest cleric's hat) and any of the three colors, with any variety of accessories. All participants who finish the quest will earn a spring-themed beginner item set! It will include one weapon and a bonus item set with five restoratives, five randomized buff spells, and five randomized food items.)

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[blessedrose]

[ the unruffled calm of a general is hideously useful when you find yourself in a bright spring field absolutely nowhere near your castle. ]

Capture some monsters? Is that all? A simple task. [ no Beatrix you're not allowed to kill them put your greatsword away. ]

[blamesfate]

[Someone who looks cool and collected is a blessing in this mayhem. They may all be on the same page with little to no knowledge of what's happened to them, but setting himself to a task is certainly preferable to contemplating that fact.

Have a slight dip of the chin as Kratos approaches, Beatrix.] A simple task indeed. Simpler with two, I expect—may I join you?

[blessedrose]

Only a fool turns down such an offer. [ she inclines her head to match his, with perfect politeness. As bizarre as this day is becoming, someone who seems as reliable as he does can only help. Let us create an island of competency in this chaos, Kratos. ]

I am General Beatrix of Alexandria, though how important that title is here I do not know.

[blamesfate]

Kratos Aurion. A mercenary. [It's enough, for now. He briefly studies the list in his hand, then offers a wry smile.] I doubt we will require weaponry to subdue them. What may best serve is to focus on one and corral it in the direction of the pens.

[blessedrose]

Agreed. [ she too rereads her own list, then folds it and stows it in her pouch. A quick scan of the field shows the nearest target is a Tokoh grazing a short distance away; she nods towards it. ] You can circle from the left, and I, the right.

[blamesfate]

Very well. [It's only after he confirms that he thinks it odd, two grown adults stalking down an odd, foxlike creature. But this is neither time nor place to question; he takes a wide path to the creature's left, one eye trained on Beatrix to match his pace with hers as they approach.

... really, how serious he is about this is almost comical.]

[blessedrose]

[ and why not, they have no other tasks set before them. She does the same as him, matching his movements on visual cues, and within minutes they're in position.

She can't help but smile at the ignominy of what they're about to do, even as she starts to move towards the creature. ]

[blamesfate]

[There really is nothing else for it, and the poor thing never had a chance. Being that the goal is directing the animal rather than laying hands on it, he maintains a firm pace, stalking forward decisively.

... and then he stops, so suddenly it seems as though he's been fixed in place by a force outside himself.]

[blessedrose]

[ whereas the creature doesn't. Beatrix glances at him for a long moment - not too long, though, because she makes a sharp movement and it rebounds off a Reflect spell with a yelp a moment later. Stunned, it's easy pickings. Animal caught, she raises an eyebrow at her frozen comrade. ]

What ails you?

[blamesfate]

[He remains still until she speaks to him, at which point he straightens—with apparent effort—and passes one hand over his eyes.] It's... nothing. I apologise. I am yet unaccustomed to this world and its creatures.

[He does not look at the animal in Beatrix's hands, his gaze directed aimlessly elsewhere.]

they're so archaic I can't even

[blessedrose]

[ she shifts her grip on the animal curled up in her arms, waiting for him to look back. ] Save your apologies for a worthier cause; there is no shame in unfamiliarity.

oh bless, also sorry for HTML fail

[blamesfate]

I suppose. [It's hardly an agreement, only an acknowledgement of her words. Now he does look to her again, and queries.] Shall we turn this one in?

np np

[blessedrose]

Aye. I won't be much use hunting the next otherwise. [ to the pens! ]

[blamesfate]

[He follows, flexing one hand over the grip of his sword—or rather, the sword which now passes as his, after he found himself here. He hesitates a moment to gaze after to Tokoh, reassuring himself that it's well, before he turns to Beatrice once more, resuming his previous posture.] What do you suggest we capture next?

[cavalries]

I have heard that these "Lucky Animals", though small in stature, are quite flighty and have the advantage of terrain. Nevertheless, it is still simple as you said.

I would also like to accompany you in this quest, if it is not a problem. Two is always better than one as they say. [ She got oriented and everything for this attention-getter and offer!! ]

[blessedrose]

Aye, I would welcome your company. [ such quality in the people around her. It's almost startling. Has some force drawn the elite of worlds here? ]

[cavalries]

[ Beatrix is a QUALITY magnet. Only the best can suit her party requirements. ]

I am quite honored. [ She bows her head slightly and caught herself... She has been in Japan for too long, but anyway. ]

I should also introduce myself since I am the first to approach. You may call me Saber. [ SOBBING. Just for... purposes. ]

[blessedrose]

And I am Beatrix, of Alexandria, likewise honoured.

[ it's cool it's cool, her illustrious queen went around calling herself 'Dagger' for an entire game. She's used to names like this. ]

[cavalries]

Beatrix, is it? Have you spotted any of the animals beforehand...?

[ Since she just got here, she isn't exactly sure. Don't mind she she's taking a gander around, hoping that something will pop up in the distance or that she'll notice movement. ]

[blessedrose]

Merely a Tokoh and a High Wolf, though both were too alert to make an attempt on my own. They seem to gather near the blue flowers in this area.

[cavalries]

Hm. [ She looks off to the side to ponder. ]

Perhaps an ambush should suffice... Unless you would think otherwise. [ Since she hasn't seen how alert they are, she can't measure their success rate.

Aside from that, she can reassure that they would get the animals--but efficiency first. ]

[blessedrose]

An ambush would serve admirably. I have a spell that will silence your steps, should you require it.

[cavalries]

[ She has never exactly heard of something like this. ] That is useful. With that, we'll have the advantage.

Are or were you a magus by any chance...?

[blessedrose]

I worked long to master what magic I could, but I am hardly a mage. I am first and foremost a warrior.

[ she readies two weak Silence spells. It's weak enough that the conscious decision to speak will override the magic, but other noises will be muted. It might occasionally work wrong due to the World mechanics, though... let's hope for the best. ]

Do you not possess magic?

AAAH sorry for the late tag

[cavalries]

I do, but I don't exactly use it in a way that magi would... I mostly utilize it in keeping form and keeping a physical offensive, though it works well for defense as well.

[ She'll take a couple of steps to give it a try nevertheless. Clacking boots do not make that much of a noise with the grass underneath, but... Let's still see if it'll silence the crunch of the crisp glass. ]