Round 1: Test Drive

[cordibus]

Welcome to the first test drive!

Please don't worry too much about using your Personas correctly or following the prompts exactly. They're meant to give you starting ideas, but by all means, go wild and add more options!

The objective here is to try out characters and see who you could have the most fun with in the game's setting. However, feel free to follow this link to request a Persona be generated for you as if you were part of the game. (Please try to limit this to only one of your test drive characters if you can as to not overwhelm us! Never mind generating Personas is a pretty fast process! Request for as many characters away as you like!)

If you have questions about the test drive itself, you can ask them here! If you want to play an AU don't forget this entire post can be used for you to get AU scenarios set up and see who your character might have been related too or know before Awakening.

Now then, let's begin...

Prompt 1 - From Dawn to Dusk

The city has been abuzz for the past few weeks. A new string of murders is making front page news and serving as a grim reminder why the nightly curfew is so important. As families, perhaps even someone close to you, mourn, pressure continues to rise at the many police stations and at city hall. The people are afraid and they’re demanding answers.

There's not much time for you to dwell on this.. Like everyone else in the city, you have a lot to do, and a tight schedule to do it in. You don't even notice the application that has appeared on your phone's screen. The headache that follows, however, is strange and disorienting, and it brings with it an odd sensation that something is wrong today. You’re just not sure why.

The day passes by and soon, it's close to midnight. Your body, if you're not in bed by now, is completely exhausted. Despite your best efforts, you'll find yourself closing your eyes. Too bad it's quickly interrupted by a strange noise, and movement like something pulsating softly.

It's your phone, or at least you think it's your phone, but it's never glowed this orange before. There’s mist rising above it almost like fire...something's definitely bizarre about this. Despite your fears, you forces yourself to open it, and click on that strange snake-like icon.


It opens revealing a single statement and blank box;

To begin, please write your name.

Your fingers move on their own. Before you have time to really think about it, and as the pain inside your head becomes so terrible you start breathing rapidly and sweating, you've entered a series of letters and pressed enter. Now you're in a large chatroom with many others...but your 'name' you've never even heard of it...have you? It almost feels like you have...

Prompt 2 - Awakening

The last rays of the sun disappeared over the horizon almost an hour ago, yet here you are, walking through the apple orchards located behind one of the campus wings. The strange app that's been sending you strange clues the past seven days now says you're ready to face the truth. It told you to come here tonight, but never to travel alone. Repeatedly, it warns you to make sure to have someone close by if you're to survive…but besides some friends, what else did you bring with you? Did you pack for this, or did you figure you'd make it up as you go? Are you in a position to be able to bring weapons with you that no one would suspect?

Something is out there, and it's getting closer.

Before you can think, you see it: a large, blackish mass, almost like slime, slithering along the ground resembling a vaguely humanoid shape with glowing yellow eyes. When it roars again, it reveals rows and rows of teeth. This was a mistake your brain warns. The strange name from the chatroom, the days leading up to this...you're fairly certain even if you are prepared that you're going to die.

And yet, something inside you stirs. Even as they move closer, you find yourself charging instead of running, as your heartbeat increases. A voice inside is guiding you, each movement bringing forth a surge of memories of a past that you had lost. You’re angry and confused, but your pain, your fears, your rage for all of this… all of that needs to be taken out on those creatures.

All you need to do now is to tear out your heart.

Prompt 3 - A new, old life

Now that you have your memories back, the strange veil of this world has been somewhat lifted. Things that seemed simple now seem strange. You have so many questions, but not enough answers. Then there's the new weapons you wield and the strange creature inside of you...your Heart Persona.

During the day, you are encouraged to continue to live as you did before, but with old and new memories together, sometimes it is difficult to keep acting like you did. Will it cause issues in your job or school life? Will it change your reactions to whatever life you had here? Do you notice others like you who have awakened?

Maybe it would be a good time to send a chatroom message, just to ask others what they are planning to do. Maybe you should set up a meeting to fight shadows at night. Maybe you’ll organize a plan of attack or set up a club to escape the strange looks others have been giving you. Maybe you just want someone's opinion on the best place to have pizza. Hey, no one said you had to use the AppleNET just for serious things, after all.

Comments

Teruomi Makabe | God Eater 2

[makababe]

one

[ If you're a student at the university, you might come across a certain youth with green hair squatting on one of the lawns. ]

Hey gorgeous! Come over, I've got something good.

[ There doesn't seem to be any ladies around, though (or maybe you're the only lady, then in that case feel free to get offended). However, a closer inspection would reveal that he's holding some sort of tuna (?) in a small box.

That, and a cat is coming. Did he just catcall a cat?? ]

two

[ It's nighttime and the campus looks a lot more devilish than before. Maybe you're running around trying to find an exit, fighting a monster, or jut generally wondering what the heck is going on. Never mind all of that! Suddenly, there's something like a burst of static in your ears, and a voice crackles to life as if on an intercom.

(You're not wearing a headset.) ]

Testing, testing! Can you hear me?

three

NEED COMPUTER HELP?
Got a bricked laptop? Screens freezing? Virus that can't seem to get out of your system? I'm here to fix it right up!

Payment will be taken in money or cat food. Text this number to arrange for a meetup.

[ Below this is a link to a list of testimonials. Teru's pretty good, whatever he can't fix, he'll leave the customer with guidelines on how to wrangle official support. ]

wildcard

[ Hit me with anything and I'll roll with it! ]

two

[eyeofcute]

[what the FUCK WHY IS THERE A VOICE IN HER GODDAMN HEAD]

What the hell!?

[Yeah, she can hear you loud and clear, fam. She's currently beating the shit out of something, but she hasn't got much stamina and should get out soon. Help her?]

[makababe]

[ Look, if her voice was cute, he might have forgiven that. ]

Yo, chill! At least this thing works... So, uh, do you have a Sit or something?

[ You know, a Stand. Whatever this thing is. ]

[eyeofcute]

I have a snake!

[Eh. Good enough.

While Ouroboros, her Persona, continues to Frei the fuck out of everyone, Cagliostro herself is trying to make sense of the chaotic situation.] Okay, so, who are you? Why are you in my head?! Are you here to tell me the Truth, or whatever the hell I'm out here for?

2

[makabro]

[ Okay, that was certainly Teru's voice just now. In fact, Haruomi quickly snags his phone from his pocket to check whether his phone is broken or something. On closer inspection though, there's nothing coming from it. Or perhaps the screen is broken?

Anyways, Haru quickly brings his phone against his ear before he reply. ]

Teru, bro. That be you?

[makababe]

[ !!! ]

Yeah, it's me! I didn't know you were here. I'm coming right away! Are you okay?

[ That's a lot of questions but tonight has just been what and that's a level of what that's saying something even for this family. ]

II

[unmaking]

Must you shout? I read you loud and clear.

[ Teruomi might be a little startled to hear his teachers' voice crackle back to him. He sounds more overwhelmed than annoyed, though, and he's definitely engaged in the middle of a battle he doesn't understand the science of at all. ]

[makababe]

[ Whoa, that's not someone he'd expect to see here. Teenagers like him, out for fun? Yeah definitely. Not really... mature adults.

Still, his scan lets him see what's going on, so it's a good thing they've got a link now. ]

Sorry, still trying to find the volume control on this thing... Sir.

[ sweats ]

I'm Teru. I'm in your Friday class. Do you need backup? I can come and help.

[unmaking]

[ Less for fun, more for science. Or at least, that would be his excuse. Still, Galen doesn't have as much stamina as the younger folks running around and his Persona is more support based than others'. Useful in a team, maybe. Not really useful getting out of a jam. ]

I recognize your voice, Teruomi, and your assistance would be appreciated. I'm cornered by three of these creatures and if you have electric attacks, that would be greatly beneficial.

[ He doesn't really understand how all of this works yet, but the first thing he latched on to was the enemies' weak spot. ]

2

[umbral_idol]

[...There's a voice in her head. How to parse this...

Okay, let's think about situations where you have a voice in your head: When you have a Regalia and your Master is inside of it. That means you're a protagonist! So, after thinking about it, there's really only one response Elizabeth can give:]

It's finally happened! I'm a main heroine for once! Take that, Red Saber! Take that, Caster! You take that too, White Saber! I knew this day would come eventually!

[makababe]

[ Okay, that was NOT what he was expecting. ]

Hello? Is someone there, or is this like some sort of radio channel?

1 because obviously we need to get those furry tits

[probablynoteren]

[He's distinctly not a student at the university, but Lenka is sometimes tasked with running between the Agriculture Department and the much less formal but no less involved gardening club at the high school level; it's also pretty much impossible for him not to be acquainted with some of the college students for various reasons, but.

From the look on his face, he's a little too well-acquainted with the scene going on on the lawn; he didn't even blink at the catcalling or the mystery tuna. In fact, he pretty much automatically slid between the hapless catcaller and his target, hands on hips.]

Teruomi-san. I wanted to ask you about the phone I left with you.

[And I wanted to do it before you got more cat hair in it, says the look on his face.]

great

[makababe]

[ Look, he's allergic to cat hair. He won't get them in there... because he would probably die first? ]

Oh, hey, Lenka. { OOPS ] Yeah, what about it?

[ HE'S WORKING ON IT ]

[songful]

[ that can't be for her, right? confused, yuno turns her head towards the voice's origin, blinking when she sees nobody, not until she shifts a little to the side and teruomi's figure slides into view. he's not looking at her though, so yuno slowly walks closer, peering curiously to the side where a cat is making its way down towards him (them).

was it the cat he was calling out to...? she decides to stay there, watching. ]

[makababe]

[ Indeed it is. He has a large smile on his face as the cat pads over and starts picking the tuna out of his box. He sets the box down on the grass so the feline can enjoy itself, while giving it a few choice strokes on the neck. Nothing too provoking in case the beauty decides to scratch him. Oh, and he's wearing gloves.

Weird, but at least he's not doing anything illegal. ]

one 1/2

[waycuter]

[ oh, is he talking to Iyo.

.... ]

[waycuter]

[ who else would be gorgeous, there's no one more gorgeous than Iyo.

(Iyo, you're here to look for your brother, don't get sidetracked, don't sidle up to him, don't--) ]

Ah...do you have business with Iyo?

[ --Iyo, don't blush!!

cat, what cat. ]

one

[seasonsofdeath]

[Oh. A cat is relevant to Pharos's interests.]

Is it a stray? [Ignore the primary student who popped up out of literally nowhere, there is a cat.]

[makababe]

Sorta. She lives here, in the school grounds.

[ Cats are great. ]

Wanna pet her?

2!

[chic]

Yeah, yeah. Read y'loud an'clear. It's a damn shame that your voice isn't pleasurable to listen to in the slightest.

[ What Benten wouldn't have given to hear the sweeter intonations of a cute girl concerned for his safety, or the smokey notes of a bonafide l a d y ready to conquer the night. ♡ But as it is, he's no such luck—in fact, the night has been rotten in more ways than one.

(Let's also not mention the fact that based on appearance and voice alone, Teruomi may very well believe that he's dialed in to assist a really hot chick. ) ]

Now fuck off already, I'm busy.

[ Busy getting his ass kicked by shadows, but hey, he isn't about to admit that. ]

[makababe]

[ Most unfortunately, Teru has eyes only for cats. Or Vore machines. ]

Ooh, spicy. [ At least she's not Caligostro. ] Sure you don't need help?

Three

[draculabackwards]

[Oh good, maybe all the work he's put into a graduate thesis won't be completely lost. Not to mention his regular papers. Alucard decides he needs help!]

If you can provide assistance, that would be greatly appreciated.

[makababe]

Sure I can. I'm free tonight, if it's urgent.

two

[clicked]

[ The voice that replies is just a little annoyed. ]

It's not a radio.

[ Why can't he be alone with his thoughts? ... Actually, this is better than the darkness gaining up on him in silence, so okay, maybe it's good.

...

Or maybe... he is alone. ]

If you're going to be in my head for the rest of the night, the least you could do is tell me I'm not going crazy.

[makababe]

[ Why are most of these people treating him like a ghost, or something? ]

Wow, it works! No, you're not going crazy. Well, you have one of those floaty Persona things, yeah? I'm contacting you with one. Are you okay?