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

[isolates]

[This is not Tokyo.

It takes him a minute to realize where he actually is and Yuuta isn't exactly sure how he feels about it. Surprised, definitely, but happy too as memories of The World come flooding back.

But there's no time to wonder about why he's suddenly back here because it looks like there's a quest going on and his competitive side kicks in immediately. Those prizes, he wants them.

So off he goes.]

[lookslikemomo]

[There's a weird animal suddenly running past Yuuta, followed by a Macabre Dancer with a very pink hat.]

Don't just stand there, catch it, catch it!!

[Takeshi had been trying to catch the Baku for the past few minutes (hours??) already, and while it was relieving to see a familiar face in the field, the top priority was catching the Lucky Animals!]

[isolates]

[He doesn't have time to react to seeing Takeshi because as soon as he hears him shout, Yuuta quickly glances around to see what he's referring to. Spotting the Baku, Yuuta makes a mad dash for it until he thinks he's close enough. He drops his spell book to free his hands and launches himself at the animal, arms outstretched and ready to grab it.]

[lookslikemomo]

[Takeshi slows down as he watches Yuuta tackle the Baku. He lets out a cheer and sprints toward his friend (wow, how long have they not seen each other?) to help him drag the Lucky Animal to one of the pens. He was grinning ear to ear.]

That was great! It looked like you flew at it, Yuuta!

[isolates]

[Yuuta grins widely as Takeshi approaches. Wow, was he glad to see you.]

Heheh, it was a piece of cake!

[The Baku in his arms struggle to free itself but Yuuta keeps his hold on it.]

We should get this to the pen before it runs away again.

[lookslikemomo]

Aah, right, right! [Oops, he was so excited to see Yuuta again he sort of maybe forgot about the Baku. No worries, Takeshi's got it all under wraps and it isn't too long until they both claimed one pen for the Baku they caught.]

That's one down!

[isolates]

Four more to go then. Come on, let's hurry. [He then grabs onto Takeshi's sleeve to drag him away from the pen in search for more.]

[lookslikemomo]

[Just like old times, eh? This is fun! Even if it's kind of weird because the last thing he remembers is... well, it was fuzzy. Like he'd been in a coma for a bit, and there was a hazy mix of memories of boarding the plane to Beijing and landing in Mac Anu and there was a few other weird details and maybe attending university, too, which Takeshi never really did... But he really needed to focus on the task at hand.

He checks the list.] I hope we get something cute this time!

[isolates]

[Yuuta's weirded out by suddenly being back too but for now, he thinks it's probably best to act like nothing's changed. Too much has happened since he was in The World last.

He does roll his eyes at Takeshi's comment though.]

Doesn't really matter since cute doesn't get us more points or anything anyways.

[lookslikemomo]

But the cute ones are the easiest to catch, right? 'Cause they're usually small and cute and more appealing to the girl players.

[Looking around for one. There were a bunch of those lucky animals earlier, but it's like they started hiding! Or maybe all other players have gotten them already? Oh noooooo!]

[isolates]

[Mumbles to himself.] That doesn't really make sense at all. [But nevertheless he glances around and tries to find another animal to catch. He sees something moving in the distance and hits Takeshi's arm to catch his attention.]

Over there, is that one cute enough?

[He points to a Fate Worm.]

[lookslikemomo]

Huh, where? [Looking overrrrrr- huh. Well, it wasn't as cute as he was expecting it to be, but if Yuuta found it cute, then maybe it was? "Cute" was a relative description anyway!]

That'll do! Let's catch it and we'll be closer to finishing this!

[isolates]

Alright.

[He rolls his eyes again. It's obviously not cute at all but whatever, as long as they get it in the pen it's all good.]

Should I chase it over here and then you try to catch it?

[greaterspeed]

[OH HEY, LOOK YUUTA, IT'S JERKFACE THE HEDGEHOG VERSION BLUE- wait]

HEADS UP, FAT BIRD AT 11 O'CLOCK!

[whoa, sudden personality change much?!]

[isolates]

[The warning comes a little late. Yuuta looks up just as something zips past him, making him take a surprised step backward. In the process though, he somehow loses his balance and falls onto his butt.]

Oof!

[greaterspeed]

Nooo!

[and there goes the Gold Bird Sonic was after]

I was so close too! Drat. [finger snap]

Hey, you all right over there?

[isolates]

Yeah I think so. [The boy stands up and dusts his bottom off before he looks up.

Oh, hey.]

Shadow!

[No, wait. Something's different.]

[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.

[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.

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....

[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.

[greaterspeed]

All right, all right. Kinda bummed out that Shad never told me 'bout this crazy place but! There's nothing quite like the super power of teamwork, so lead the way.

[isolates]

[Forget about polar opposites, this guy talks funny too. But no matter, lead the way he does in search of another animal to catch.]

So, you know Shadow? But not from the World?