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Chikusa ([personal profile] kokuyoyo) wrote in [community profile] skippedabeat2017-08-03 02:22 pm
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Round 3: Test Drive

Welcome to the third 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!)

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 - The National Leviathan Habitat

Eddan's shimmering sapphire of an aquarium, the National Leviathan Habitat, is holding a series of special events at its location in Royal Mount. Students and family groups get half off, with certain events being completely free. This include a full night's stay at the aquarium sometime during the week for any person who checks in with their card. While spots are limited, it's such a large aquarium, and nights can be booked in advance, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. So come, everyone! Enjoy whale spotting, aquarium strolling, educational shows, and a night surrounded by water. However, unknown to you, something else might be starting to beat in the deepest, darkest depths of your heart.

Similar to the flower festival that was used in the prior TDM, Unawakened characters can get a flash of memory sometime during this prompt and Awakened characters will be able to occasionally pick them out. For more information on the National Leviathan Habitat, which is a player introduced location, please check here.

Additionally, if both test drive player and game players agree, the aquarium 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, even on summer vacation. (Or maybe because of summer vacation for the local schools.) 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.

miseris_socios: (hey!)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2017-08-04 07:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"... I don't want to, though. He wasn't there. They only found him like a month ago! Real family doesn't just... run off."

So if he ran off, it's only fair if Riki does, too. At least this adult doesn't seem to be hiding things from him... though he's still suspicious. "The people at the orphanage said that we'd 'find a real family'. They were lying. There were people who grew up there. So we have to look out for ourselves, not... stick with whatever creepy people they say are actually related to us."
goingoverhome: (sassybird) (I misunderstood what a furry was.)

[personal profile] goingoverhome 2017-08-04 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Real family, if you ain't born with it, is somethin' that you have to find or make." Picking up her skirts a little so that she doesn't tread on them, she starts to move on a little bit if only because there's only so long one can stay around in one place. The guards might circle around anyway.

"But you usually need a place to stay at while you're doing that." She glances back down at him. "Besides, you ever ask why he ran off on you?"
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[personal profile] miseris_socios 2017-08-04 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
He follows along with her, trying to act natural. "... I dunno. I guess he was young when Mom had me. A few years older than I am now?" Ew. That's creepy to think about.

"I don't want to live with someone who abandoned me. Who abandoned her."
Edited 2017-08-04 20:53 (UTC)
goingoverhome: (sassybird) (I told you to bring something to share.)

[personal profile] goingoverhome 2017-08-04 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, that explains everything. "Then he was just a young fool who got scared," she says matter of fact. Stopping at one of the many small vendors that are inbetween the exhibits, she reaches for her purse to pull out a wallet. "Much like you are about seein' him again, I would reckon."

She nods to the vendor's menu, which is full of mostly cold treats like drinks or ice creams. "Pick somethin'."
miseris_socios: (blankly)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2017-08-04 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"... First time I'd ever seen him was a week ago." There's no 'again' here.

But he just... stares at the vendor, before jerking away. She's buying him something. That means she wants something, doesn't it? He feels his body go cold, his feet feeling leaden. "I'm... I'm fine, thanks..."

Something in his head pounds as he looks up at her, a young woman helping him out with a long skirt and -

He presses a hand to his forehead, trying to push away the sudden headache.
goingoverhome: (sassybird) (You got through everything you)

[personal profile] goingoverhome 2017-08-04 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"As it suits you." No point in forcing kindness on someone, or else it stops being kindness pretty quickly. She gets a water for herself, tucking it into her purse along with her wallet as she turns back to him, only to pause.

"Are you alright, honey?"
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[personal profile] miseris_socios 2017-08-04 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"... I'm fine. It's just a headache." A headache, and the faint smell of flowers that won't leave. "I... I dunno, maybe a storm's coming in." Sinuses, or something. He's heard people complain about that before.
goingoverhome: (sassybird) ("It's been a long week")

[personal profile] goingoverhome 2017-08-04 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Summer weather can bring in all sorts," she says, although she's not sure herself. Still, she won't press on it. If it's bad, she trusts he'll let her know soon enough. "Anyway, you got a home you can go to without your father?"
miseris_socios: (not so innocent)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2017-08-04 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"... I did. Then I got told I couldn't live there anymore since I was on my own." A car through the front of the house also kind of leaves the entire structure unsafe, but eh.
goingoverhome: (sassybird) (I misunderstood what a furry was.)

[personal profile] goingoverhome 2017-08-05 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, there's a lot of reasons children can't live on their own, even when there aren't crazed murderers roamin' the streets at night." That part just doesn't help. "Listen now- no one's askin' you to like him, but you should at least live with him so long as he's not a bad sort. It's a roof over your head and food on the table, if he does his job right."

Adjusting her purse, she nods down at him. "Besides, you've never really met the man before now, have you?"
miseris_socios: (ugh...)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2017-08-05 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
"... I guess." He fiddles with the hem of his shirt absently, trying not to look too put out. "He's just... I don't know. ... It's not what I wanted..."

But what he wants is impossible, and he knows that.
goingoverhome: (sassybird) (I misunderstood what a furry was.)

[personal profile] goingoverhome 2017-08-06 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sometimes the things we don't want are what keep us safe. Medicine don't often taste good, but it's better than bein' sick. Or dead." It's not a fit of dramatic phrasing she'd usually use, but considering the state of the city these days, well, it fits the situation.

Still, what a sorry child. Sighing, she reaches into her purse again and this time emerges with a small business card. Poppies decorate it, showing off the words Katherine Yazzie, seamstress and songstress, owner of Oxendine Farms. Below that are a couple of websites- Etsy and the like- along with a cell phone number. "If it ever gets to be too bad, you're welcome to call me, although I'll put you to work weedin' some of my gardens or helping at the cafe I sing at sometimes when the mood strikes me."
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[personal profile] miseris_socios 2017-08-06 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"... I can weed. I know a little bit about taking care of plants. We had some at the orphanage." An effort to 'green up the space' or something like that. Either way it just made more dirt in the house. "... But I guess you're right..." He'd rather be on his own, though.

Then again, the orphanage wasn't exactly a great place to be, either.
goingoverhome: (sassybird) (You got through everything you)

[personal profile] goingoverhome 2017-08-07 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
With the card handed off, she nods. "I can teach you more, if you ever take up the offer. It's useful to know your way around plants, especially in a place like this." That's one thing she likes about Eddan. The amount of greenery and adoration of nature makes her feel at home.

"Anyhow, I plan on making my way around the aquarium a little more. You can go back before the guards come huntin' you again, or you can escort me if you want. I won't force you into anything."
miseris_socios: (blankly)

[personal profile] miseris_socios 2017-08-07 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"... All right. I should... probably go back..." Even if he doesn't want to. He has to at least make an attempt... and also he doesn't know the trains here yet so it's not like he can really go anywhere.
goingoverhome: (sassybird) ("It's been a long week")

[personal profile] goingoverhome 2017-08-10 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
"Then you go do that. You seem like a strong boy, if you're runnin' off and givin' guards trouble, so I'm sure you can manage this. As for the days when you need a break-" She nods to the card. "I'm here. Now go on, then."
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[personal profile] miseris_socios 2017-08-10 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
"... Thanks." He tucks the card into his pocket, looks around for guards, and heads on his way back. ... He'll at least try to give the guy a chance. One chance. Single chance. that's it.