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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...
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).
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;
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...
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.
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.
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.
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"Families are sh- dumb in general." He grumbles, sticking his hands in his pocket. "Never really planned to get involved in this sorta thing in my life but- ah dammit. Don't look so depressed jeez." He gestures to Niki's entire everything. "I'm taking you to the aquarium. Don't kids like aquariums?"
When Guts was a kid he liked swords. Maybe Niki would like them to. Would it be illegal? Yes. Would it be worth it? Absolutely.
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He glances up, taking in the entire case in front of them. It's some kind of fish. Something weird, since both eyes are on the same side of its head. "I like animals. They're better than people." He's quiet for a few moments, before speaking again. "I used to have a hamster at the orphanage. ... Well, it wasn't mine, but my roommate didn't take care of it so I did and it was basically mine. ... And no, that's not me saying I want you to get me a hamster."
But it is, at least, a little bit of honesty.
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"Feh. Don't worry, I wasn't planning on it." He would die for this kid and get them anything he ever wanted but he will never admit it ever. He looks at the fish instead. "Never really an animal guy myself. Not the best at..." Hhgh finish the sentence. "Taking care of things...."
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"Doesn't mean they don't got consequences. People gotta know that. Own up. Thought I was better then this, really..." He has only the vaguest idea where Niki was before they sent him here, but Guts doubt he was a first choice. It turns his stomach. "
"Sounds nice." Is all he has to say.
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His face falls a little and he looks somber. "Don't remember much of your mom, all that stuff sorta happened right before." He gestures at his stump of an arm. "But she was...nice sort. Kind even a guy like me could talk to. If you got my crappy social skills well...dunno try knocking teeth in."
A one eyed squint down at Niki. "I doubt you need to be told though. You look like you already know that."
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He wrenches his hand into a pocket. Goddamit. What happened to his whole emotionaless asshole thing. "Punks deserved it. Good on yah. Sometimes the only thing that'll solve shit like that is to show em whose boss."
He levels a thoughtful stare at Riki. "But if I have to go to some parent teacher meeting because you couldn't keep some punks quiet, I'll be less agreeable. I'm a busy guy."
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"... I mean, I try not to go for punching at first. But sometimes... people just won't listen, because they're stupid or because they think you don't matter because you're small."
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"When you're fighting bigger things then you, usually it means they're underestimating you though." He angles a finger up in the air, considering. "You just gotta be nasty enough underneath to make that their last mistake."
A wry grin. "That doesn't just work in fights. Living your life to spite the bigger guy is a pretty valid way to go about it in my opinion."
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"I'm gonna run outta advice pretty quick since you seem to already get my life philosophy." He lapses into a comfortable silence. "That's probably pretty terrible of me."
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"... It's not like you knew. I mean... you didn't know about... me, right? It wasn't really a thing..." His hands curl into fists despite his attempt to stay calm. "... It's not like you knew you had to save up all the fatherly wisdom or whatever."
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He shakes his head. "Shouldn't have said anything."
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He'd rather at least be unwanted than totally abandoned.
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Guts is in emotions hell now. There is no escape.
"You can...hgh. Man I don't know." Why are kids so hard, Guts values honesty sure, but being honest with kids is always the hardest. "You don't have to lie to me..." He starts lamely. "I won't...I'll take the truth ok?"
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Ugh. He's feeling emotions and that's making his words all awful. "I'd rather be an accident that you didn't know about rather than 'oh I knew she was pregnant and I ran off because I'm a complete asshole'."
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"Good..." His words sound lame even to him but he soldiers through. He instead of talking, very hesitantly, giving the kid plenty of time to see it coming, reaches out a hand to put on Riki's shoulder. "I won't dump you." The quiet conviction in that is all he can offer.
He doesn't answer the last bit. Maybe he doesn't know. Maybe he doesn't want to. That was Gabe's life, technically, and Guts has been doing his best to seperate himself from his experience in Eddan.
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He eyes the hand, but doesn't move away. There's clear tension in his shoulder, but he stays still. "... Good. I'm... tired of people dumping me." And all at once, he seems to just... crumple. He doesn't fall, but he leans into Guts' hand, head dropping and eyes closing. "I'm so tired... of all of that..."
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At least, Guts thinks, he can be better then Gambino. He won't let this kid get involved in things before his time. He'll make sure he stays safe, despite the mounting dangers in the city.
He ruffles Niki's head a little. "Come on kid." His voice s a softer sort of gruff now. "Why don't we get you some lunch or something. You've been running around for hours."
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"... Okay." He stands up a little straighter. He moves to take Guts' hand, and then thinks better of it, tucking his hands into his pocket. "I'm... kind of hungry, yeah."
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He sticks a hand in his pocket as well. Probably...taking that option off the table is best for now. Don't wanna move to fast. "You want tacos? My brother loves them."
God is he gonna have to introduce this son thing to Aleks? That'll take crazy uncle to a whole new level.
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"... Tacos are okay. As long as the shell's not the kind that breaks super easy and gets sharp bits in your mouth." Taco shells are seriously careful business, Guts.
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Taco shells are absolutly serious business Riki, you are valid.
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