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cordibus ([personal profile] cordibus) wrote in [community profile] skippedabeat2017-05-22 12:25 am
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Round 2: Test Drive

Welcome to the second 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 - Flower Festival

The Festival of Flowers is in full bloom in the city! As an inhabitant of Eddan, you're excited to go and attend some of the activities! But unknown to you, something else might be starting to beat in the deepest, darkest depths of your heart.

The festival log prompts can be found here. Please note that you can use these to post in the test drive, but not on the player log itself!

Additionally, if both test drive player and game players agree, the festival test drive threads can also become game canon! As long as the test drive character is played as being completely unaware of what has happened in the game up to this point. Keep in mind that they would NOT have had a message on their phones. Two Test drive players can also make these game canon if they get accepted (and they keep the same requirements as above).

Prompt 2 - 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 3 - 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 4 - 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.

eyeofcute: (think)

[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 11:28 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, there's some. The wall's broken in at the back.

[Hella... shady...

Cagliostro goes and grabs something in the back. It's bubbling menacingly.]
Is it finally done? [She gives it a little shake. It kind of sputters a bit.] Hey, you.

[This is time to admit she's never remembered Julius' name.]

You have any clothes that need washing?

[......?????????????]
bulletbiter: (yikes™)

[personal profile] bulletbiter 2017-05-29 11:56 am (UTC)(link)
Why?

[ SO SUSPICIOUS. What colour even is that weird shit ]
eyeofcute: (genuine)

[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Purple.]

Just asking. [With that, Cagliostro brings out her handkerchief. It's stained in red spots-- blood?!

She drips the purple liquid through the cloth. It... drips away, without leaving a stain, but taking away the red spots. Huh...]


Eureka! Well, kind of. [She sniffs the handkerchief.] I just need to fix the smell, now.

[She's...

Making detergent.....????????????]
Edited 2017-05-29 12:04 (UTC)
bulletbiter: (unsure.... UNSURE.....)

[personal profile] bulletbiter 2017-05-29 12:13 pm (UTC)(link)
What is this supposed to be?

[ Why is she making detergent in school???? ]
eyeofcute: (cray)

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[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 12:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I'm trying to hide all traces of my murders, that's all.

[!!!!!!!!]
eyeofcute: (tsun)

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[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
...Really! There's no good detergent in this entire city to deal with blood. At least, something that doesn't need a washing machine and a long time churning around. Do you know how suspicious I look with a handkerchief and bloodstains?

[............................]

I always end up coughing up blood when my throat gets too dry, or nosebleeds, or just hurting myself on lab equipment... all of that stuff. But I've got no place to work on anything to fix it in the dorms, and my house is way too far away. The teachers won't allow 'experimentation' in the labs, too, so I just sneak stuff here.

Oi, you can report me, but don't mess with the stuff here, okay? It's all important! I've got a love potion too, if that can keep you quiet.
bulletbiter: (i still don't have a happy icon)

[personal profile] bulletbiter 2017-05-29 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's going to believe that she's kidding about the murder.

It sounds all like reasonable science, though; which brings a question: ]


Have you tried applying for funding?

[ She could get a legit lab space if she fills in the paperwork. Maybe. But it also means less sneaking around. ]
eyeofcute: (annoyed)

[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 12:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Funding? Like... scholarships?!

[She actually balks in disgust.] And end up tied to this school, or having to work for someone else for years in return? No way! I hate interviews. And I hate being forced to do something.

[Cagliostro is frank with her desires, if anything.] I win so many trophies for the school, and they already take 50% of my prize money! This school has leeched enough from me.
bulletbiter: (lineface central)

[personal profile] bulletbiter 2017-05-29 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
You could at least get some lab space to yourself.

[ This place is not very bright nor hygienic. ]

There is a way to apply for class exemptions, which means you won't have me following you around.
eyeofcute: (think)

[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 12:34 pm (UTC)(link)
...Class exemptions?

[That sounds tempting. But. What is communication, right.] I guess you're sick of following me as I am sick of you. Well-- after I keep backtalking to teachers, I doubt they'll approve anything. I got no friends in Council, either.

[Except.

Well.

This... 'friend' standing in front of her.]
bulletbiter: (why do you have a second account)

thunking_cag.png

[personal profile] bulletbiter 2017-05-29 12:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Julius sighs. ]

Well... I could give you the forms. [ It'd get everyone out of everyone else's hair. ] You have the grades to back it up, at least.
bulletbiter: (its in english)

[personal profile] bulletbiter 2017-05-29 12:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ So basically, in the summer, they'll be expected to strip. ]

I suppose I'm tall enough.

[ And fast too, given that he plays as a Knight. That settles it, then. ]
eyeofcute: (serious)

dunking_julius_out_of_a_tree.png

[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 12:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Really?

[As in. You're helping me? Really?]

I suppose I do. Huh... well. Are you asking me to do something for you, then?

[Because in her mind, doing a favor does not come without asking for rewards.]
bulletbiter: (hair ahoge strikes again)

smh

[personal profile] bulletbiter 2017-05-29 12:55 pm (UTC)(link)
No...?

[ Well, it does. But he's just fulfilling his duty as a StuCo dude so it doesn't really matter. ]
eyeofcute: (aaah)

[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 01:54 pm (UTC)(link)
You're sure?

[Just to doublecheck if she should go ahead with her original plan of poisoning him out of spite, or whatever.]
bulletbiter: (can i die yet)

[personal profile] bulletbiter 2017-05-29 01:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He'll probably go berserk as a tree and strangle her, just saying. ]

Yes.
eyeofcute: (serious)

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[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 01:58 pm (UTC)(link)
.....................................
eyeofcute: (sparkle innocent)

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[personal profile] eyeofcute 2017-05-29 01:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Awww, thank you so much! I'm sure I'll put on my extra-good student behaviour if this really manages to get me a real lab!

[THE CHANGE IS SO CRINGE]
bulletbiter: (side eyes)

[personal profile] bulletbiter 2017-05-29 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ]

You may find that being less acrid can net you more opportunities.

[ But anyway. ]

Are you done here?
spoilsfun: (pic#11066859)

Conan Edogawa | Detective Conan

[personal profile] spoilsfun 2017-05-29 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Flower Festival
[Conan wanders through the booths with nothing but curiosity on his mind. Flowers may not have been his favorite topic of study, but this was still far more interesting than anything that ever happened at school. He lingers longest near any vendors offering presentations on the the different kinds of flowers.

At seven years old, he might have been a little young to be exploring the festival on his own, but any comments on this directed at him are purposefully ignored.]


A New Old LIfe
[There were so many things wrong right now, Conan wasn't sure where to start.

Had he truly spent all this time believing he was only a child? There had been murders here. He'd heard of them on the news, and he hadn't done anything about it.

And that wasn't even getting into what had happened last night. He was still trying to process how that, any of that, made any kind of logical sense.

But he didn't have any time to waste. He was a detective. It was time to investigate.

He spends the next few days observing the city throughout his day to day life. During the school day he can be found all around the school as he begins his investigations. He makes no posts of his own to the chatroom, but keeps a close eye on what everyone else posts.]

osakanpride: (Annoyed; Reeeeeaaaalllly?)

A New Old Life

[personal profile] osakanpride 2017-05-29 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Heiji was equally annoyed by the chain of events that occurred and it was unlike him to forget as many things as he had to such a degree. All of it was suspicious, and just like his friend/rival. Heiji wasn't about to idly standby and wait for things to unravel without personally getting involved. He, too, had made it a point to information track whatever was posted. There was nothing concrete to go off of, leaving him to hypotheticals that required more intelligence before acting. At least for now.

It helped that, of all the people he could have arrived with, Kudo was amongst them. It would make the investigation go by faster, or at least more thoroughly. It didn't help to quell Heiji's annoyance however.

"Oi, Kudo!" Will he ever address Conan as Conan first?

No. No he won't.
Edited 2017-05-29 15:02 (UTC)
spoilsfun: (pic#11066846)

[personal profile] spoilsfun 2017-05-29 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
He would never admit it out loud, but Conan was relieved that Hattori was here. At the least he was back up that he could trust.

Although Conan could definitely do without his sense of humor. And his inability to remember which name to use.

"Stop calling me that!" Conan hisses at him. "It's Conan in public, remember?"
singlefaith: (stare)

Flower Festival

[personal profile] singlefaith 2017-05-29 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"Conan?" Ran has caught sight of him as he passes, weaving out between the containers set up at her mother's stall. "Did you get lost?"
twobee: (no mask/ stoic)

Re: 4

[personal profile] twobee 2017-05-29 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[2B looks at Kyouko with a a suspicious eye.]

The pizza is secondary to discussing the problem of the Machine Empire and their activity in this town.

Did you think otherwise?
twobee: (huh?)

[personal profile] twobee 2017-05-29 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I hadn't thought of that...but I doubt they know who I am, that is why I wear that mask most of the time. It keeps them from scanning my face and brain.

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