test drive meme

[chims]

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.)

Comments

[greaterspeed]

[and he blinks in confusion]

You know Shads? [a grin] Funny that, he's not usually the type to make friends. Has red stripes, hair sticks up and always wearing a scowl right?

[shrugs] Don't worry, kid, you're not the first guy to get me confused for that faker. [the way he tosses the 'faker' nickname is affectionate, like a joke between friends. Then he just holds his hand out to Yuuta like it's the most normal thing in the world]

Sonic's the name, speed's my game! Nice to meet you.

[benevolence]

[there is one (1) larger-than-normal white wolf sitting in the middle of the field, a few feet away from where she woke up, and the big ol' thing has taken to using the checklist to make the best disguise ever.

and it is the best disguise.

because those Lucky Animals won't know what the heck hit 'em when she catches them and takes 'em to their pen.


(note: for said disguise, check out the icon.)]

[isolates]

Yeah, he can be grouchy but he's not bad.

[He grins back and takes Sonic's hand.]

I'm Yuuta! [laughs sheepishly.] Sorry about your bird.

[greaterspeed]

Oh ho~? So you really did meet him. [frowns thoughtfully] Man, that must mean he's come by here before. A place like this and he never told me?

And nah, don't worry about it. Gonna need the practice as far as running round like this goes. [fist pump!]

sob sorry I should read things I type before I comment

[isolates]

[Man this guy is like the polar opposite of Shadow. Yuuta's kind of amused by that.]

Maybe I can help you get another one then! To make up.

happens to the best of us! :Db

[shiningascent]

[Pit is more experienced in removing pants than putting them on BUT OKAY THEN]

Species change? You mean you don't usually look like this?

[He'd concentrate more on your appearance, but Pit's always been a walk-and-talk sort of guy-- give him a moment to fire a stunning shot at a passing Gold Bird]

Hah! O-oh, I hope that's within the rules...

[shiningascent]

[If he didn't live with such a vivid-maned goddess already, he'd wonder about that hair colour, but... now's not the time! It's time to catch some animals, so Pit starts running ahead to cut it off]

I've got him, I've got him! Get ready to catch him, okay!?

H-here boy! Hey! Be a good doggie and stop running!

[shiningascent]

[Well, it's an animal, and it's funny looking, and Pit's getting excited to the point of getting ahead of himself. Therefore, all Funny Animals must be on the list, right?!

In any case, hi there, Ammy! Have a winged kid throwing himself onto your lovely fuzzy back. ♥]

GOTCHA!

[doingthemistything]

Okay!

[Kirino's ready to lunge for that wolf--and he'll be doing so in three...

... two...

... one!] Yaaah!

no worries, bro

[greaterspeed]

[more like Shadow's the polar opposite of him. FAKER FAKER FAKER /maturity at it's all time high]

How 'bout we work together? It'll be easier to corner these guys if it's two of us. [he looks up, then shakes his head] This is probably what Eggman feels like whenever he's trying to round up whatever critter of the day he's after. No longer sure if want....

[shiningascent]

Got him!! [And Pit grabs onto its legs just to make sure it's down!]

Nice work! You're pretty fast, heh heh!

[greaterspeed]

[Pit, Pit no. Not the hot springs]

Nah, you crazy? I'm a hedgehog. [point] All cool and blue.

[and it's okay, WE ARE boys MEN OF ACTION and Sonic'll just BOOSTSLIDE and kick that bird now] Gotcha!

And if it isn't, we'll just catch another one. S'not like they're too fast.

[he says as the bird just clucks and struggles in Sonic's arms. It... it's like collecting small animals for Chao. ;; ]

[doingthemistything]

Thanks! And thanks for the help. [Kirino grins.]

Now, time to put this guy in one of the pens... Could you help me make sure he doesn't escape?

[benevolence]

[it was bound to happen, really; but it hadn't crossed her mind until it actually happened.

and she should have sensed that someone was coming up behind but, gosh darn, she was just a bit too full of herself over the checklist-mask she fixed up to sneak up on the critters.

Amaterasu lets out a surprised yelp at the sudden weight and makes a (failed) attempted dash. instead? she gets caught up in her own footwork and face plants. all the while with Pit on her back.]

[shiningascent]

[I'm a hot springs expert, Sonic!!]

I feel kinda bad since he's so tiny, but... [imitating a feminine voice here-- Palutena?] But hey, if it's for a quest, we've gotta do what we've gotta do!

Or, that's what Lady Palutena would say! Let's go drop this little guy off!

CLAIMING PEN 1 FOR THE NAME OF SMASH BROS EVERYWHERE

[greaterspeed]

[WATER BAD!!]

Way ahead of you. [and yes, Sonic's already walking towards one of the pens, unhappy bird in arms]

[shiningascent]

Hey, no problem! There's strength in numbers, right? Let's go take him back together!

[Have an encouraging smile back, Kirino. Want him to carry that wolf for you? The little guy's stronger than he looks!]

[doingthemistything]

Yeah! [That might be a good idea, actually! This wolf's heavier than it looks.] I'm Kirino, by the way.

[isolates]

[Yuuta wrinkles his nose. Eggman? That's weird name, why would anyone call themself that.

He nods in agreement though.]

Yep. I've got a few tricks that might help too.

[isolates]

[Don't mind the mini Shadow Warlock over here chasing after a Tsutsuga. He's pretty fast actually and manages to catch up, only when he does, he accidentally kicks it and the poor Tsutsuga goes flying--

--right at Kirino.]

Quick, get it!

[doingthemistything]

[Kirino's no goalkeeper, but he manages to react fast enough to grab the Tsutsuga when it comes flying at him.] Ahh--!!

[isolates]

[Yuuta skids to a halt beside Kirino, a little sheepish about what he did.]

Sorry about that, I didn't actually mean to kick it...

[doingthemistything]

It's okay. [Kirino gives a polite smile, holding out the creature.] You're taking part in this, too? Err, whatever this is.

[A new face around these parts if anyone ever saw one.]

[isolates]

Yeah, since we get stuff if we complete the task, which is... collect all of these things.

[He takes the animal from Kirino and gives it an evaluating look. It's wiggling a bit in his hands and trying to free itself.]

[doingthemistything]

Huh, interesting... Oh, where are my manners? I'm Kirino Ranmaru. It's nice to meet you.

[Kirino glances to his own list, then to the Tsutsuga.] Maybe it'd be in our best interest to work together? Err, that is, if you want.