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Welcome to the Test Drive Meme for

escordvi! Anyone can participate in the test drive, regardless of invite eligibility. Just keep in mind that only those who have received invitations from the mods can actually reserve on June 24th and apply on July 1st. Our EMP/ATP can be found here.

For your toplevel, please include the following: Character Name | Canon | Armada Choice | TDM (IF TDMING). Current players can use the same header, just without the "TDM" label. We do require those who are TDMin'g to include the label so other players can distinguish between others.

For everyone's convenience, TDM threads can be carried over in game if you wish! If you are still unsure which armada to place your character, you can play it a bit loose and vague in the TDM and make retroactive changes if you carry over the threads. The log itself is set to cover starting from June 16th until the end of the month. Characters will appear at random intervals during this time rather than all at once, so players have some more flexibility on how much more adjusted they are for someone else.

If you have any question about the TDM, comment here. If you have questions about the game in general, please comment to the Game Info.

TOPLEVEL DIRECTORY (Updated Month 06/19)

GETTING STARTED

This section can be timed for any time after June 16th until the end of the month, which includes during the current event. These prompts are to benefit those TDMing, but this portion can be handwaved instead and serve as a reference for players to know what their character will have experienced and learned on arrival.

STARTER SHIPS

There are two ships that serve as starting ships for each armada: Stormbringer for the Corsairs, and Royal Fortune for the Paladins. There are various ways new arrivals—or riftfarers as they will be called, among other creative names—will appear on or by these ships. The crews for both ships will also seem a bit odd to some, as it is a mix of humans and various animal folk, non-humans that look more animal than human. Some just look like large versions of their smaller counterparts. From birds, to seals, to even bears, there is no shortage of interesting faces and people on these ships.

🚪 Random room. It could be empty, filled with crates or supplies; down in the hull where the livestock are kept; have the luck to awaken in a bed...or the misfortune of that bed already occupied; somewhere in the kitchens; in the bathroom—any room! Now let's hope the doors can open or someone may have to try and ask for help. Or jump through the porthole if there is one and it's above water.
⛵ On deck. If not in the ship itself, another possible spot to wake up to is somewhere on the maindeck. If they're lucky, they're on the deck itself. More unfortunate souls may find themselves caught in the sails or netting, the crow's nest, or on the top of the masts. Someone should be able to help, right? Or catch.
🌊 In the water. The most unlucky sods will find themselves appearing in mid-air just past the ship and plummeting straight into the water. Good news, there's always someone on the look out for such a thing and calls for help to throw a lifesaver get the rowboat will be made. Are there sharks? Well... ...Are there?

However the new riftfarers arrive, they will be poorly clothed, practically rags or loose uniforms depending on the ship. Fortunately, veteran crewmates will guide them, escorting them to a room with a strange typewriter in it. After typing their name, the typewriter will magically continue and type by itself at a fast pace until it dings and rolls out the paper. This paper will have the following information:

• Name and Shellphone ID (journalname)
• Armada (Corsair or Paladin, will match the starter ship)
• Cabin Number for their personal cabin on the starter ship
• Apartment Address for their personal address at their base armada location
• A basic map of the starting locations in Eltrut, including written directions (continued in the Eltrut section)
• A basic map of where they can find a chest with their original clothes and belongings (this will be different for every person and will be anywhere either on the starter ship or on Eltrut—players can be creative here).

After that, the crewmate will do their best to explain the basics of how they got here, what's going on, and what they'll need to do to live in Escordvi while they are here, giving them a small leather pouch with money. They will be reaching Eltrut soon, so the crewmate will suggest they look around, meet the others who have arrived. Even from their distance, they will be able to see the giant sea turtle that serves as Eltrut's leviathan.

ON ELTRUT

Once in Eltrut, the new riftfarers will be greeted by several birdfolk who will be happy to give tours to those who may need them. Otherwise, anyone is free to roam as they please and will have a map for the following main places they should visit.

🐚 Microshell. The first stop that is encouraged will be Microshell, the main store to acquire their own personal Shellphone. The paper they received on their starter ship will have their ID and the staff at the store will set them up, explaining how the device and the network works.
✒️ Inkwave, Tattoo Parlor. The next stop is Inkwave, a tattoo parlor run by a very burly but friendly octopus, Knistej. Here everyone receives their own unique magic tattoo, allowing anyone to cast specific single element spells and other magic. Note: tattoos are required before anyone will be able to use their original magical abilities.
📜 MANTA office. The final stop is the MANTA office, where all the request, mission, and task notices are posted. Each armada has their own branch office for armada specific notices as well. A great place to find jobs to earn some cash so they don't stay a hobo forever.

LATROMMI

Latrommi, a beautiful, lush heart-shaped island renowned for its beautiful beaches and perfect weather, making it the perfect paradise for romantic getaways. When docking on Latrommi travelers are greeted with a small beachside town that has been built into the side of the beach and tropical mountainscape. Boardwalks, wooden bridges and ladders connect the shops and buildings for a nice walking experience. There are shops, taverns, rooms for rent, bard performances and more. The town also boasts of their special coffee or wine bath spa that is said to put some pep back into your step too. Although there is a discount promotion currently in place, those who wish to stay at the beachfront resort can also opt to help locals as a way to "pay" for their stay.

Exploring any of the beaches on the island is encouraged! But there are some warnings to be wary about while exploring the sandy beaches. Some of the beaches are rumored to make people feel like they are ten years younger while some of the beaches make them feel as if they are ten years older. No one knows how these time lapses affect the body and mind. But other than that, enjoy some of the simpler beaches that are just fun in the sun and seashell collecting all day long, no strings attached. Don’t forget the swimsuit!

🐤 Bird watching. Like many tropical islands, Latrommi is home to hundreds of exotic bird species. They are colorful as they are magnificent and range from common sights to rarer species like the Golden Seagull. Anyone savvy to bird watching can pick up a sticker book and try to mark off and collect each one. Some say if one is able to spot the Rainbow Huma Bird, one of the legendary guardians of the island, they will be granted a month’s worth of luck and love.
🐗 Some beasties. The island is home to several land and water creatures that aren’t found on other islands or leviathans as well. People are welcome to try their hand at capturing a cute blanket octopus that will snuggly wrap around their body, fish up a blood-sucking vampire squid that is apparently a tasty delicacy, or fight off some aggressive goblin sharks. Or take a crack at hunting down one of the many wild boars in the area that have massive tusks as sharp as swords.
⛲ Beauty pools. Various pools of water are scattered all over the island that seem to have a healing property to them. Many of them will rejuvenate skin or energize the body after a nice long soak. Anyone who takes a dip will feel smooth and hydrated after a swim in one of the many mineral pools or exfoliated and fresh after a soak in one of the mud baths too. Soak it up!
🐚 Hidden cove. Scattered around the island are small, hidden coves just waiting to be uncovered. They haven’t been explored in years so they could be rich in old treasures to find. Go digging and find ancient coins, rare shiny seashells or a hidden cache of special pirate’s rum. Some might even have buried gemstones that can be found. Or maybe a fancy relic or two?
🐴 Male seahorses. In this world, seahorses are horses that can be ridden like mounts in the sea. Around this time of the year, the male seahorses that have given birth to their babies have now migrated to Latrommi to grow and thrive. The waters are littered with hundreds of baby seahorses that can be played with in the ocean water. Play with them or teach them to become rideable mounts themselves. Or just give them snacks of shrimp and fish.

For those who wish to have a bit more privacy, be it for a romantic tryst or just somewhere peaceful to relax, there are a number of places one can find. Beaches, coves, grottos, groves, even caves in the mountain side. While there are wild animals, there are not too many aggressive beasts, so just take the usual care when venturing through. There are also a number of private cabins and cabanas that one can find. Some are for rent, some free to use, and some already occupied so be sure to knock!

Strangely enough, small and rare flower patches of Ethereal Emberblooms also appear on the island. Odd because the flowers themselves should only be able to survive on Elah. So, how did they get here? Sadly, they will wither and die by the end of the month.

FYRE FESTIVAL

Ever since the first sighting, Latrommi hosts the Fyre Festival every June, an event in tribute to their patron and mythical bird, the quetzal, Eternia. It is said that he will bless any marriage on this island, and anyone who sees the end of the Festival with a feather in their hand will be gifted by Eternia with eternal love and a happy family. That is what makes June the most popular month for weddings, and couples—both human and even inter-species!— from far and wide visit Latrommi not only to celebrate, but to wed with the hopes that Eternia will smile down upon their union.

The festival boasts all kinds of activities to try out with a friend or even a loved one, with different food stalls available to try out the local delicacies. Be careful, the Latrommians love their food spicy! There is also beer and grog available along the beaches and in many of the seaside taverns.

To kick off the festivities this year, the people of Latrommi are putting on a stage play about a recent tale of love and betrayal that has been going around, based on the newest hit that all the bards are singing across the land: Tempest Hearts. It is a story of two lovers, Karura, the Queen of Harpies and Indra, the Lord of Lightning who have recently had a bit of a spat, and their fight has taken them out to sea where they create violent storms.

Tempest Hearts, a Tale of Two Gods:

In the world where the sky meets the sea,
A love once prospered, fiery and free.
Karura, Queen of Wind and Flight,
And Indra, Lord of Lightning's might.

So in love, she would grow wings,
With every kiss, the winds would sing.
But whispers of betrayal spread,
Karura’s heart was filled with dread.

Indra, with a heart so true,
His love like thunder, a spark that grew.
He sought to shield her from the fray,
But fate’s cruel hand pushed her away.

Over the ocean, a fight so fierce,
The skies do roar, the seas do pierce.
Karura’s tears in stormy squalls,
Indra’s fury, thunder calls.

Misunderstood, his noble quest,
To guard his love, his very best.
But wounds of doubt and sorrow deep,
Turned love to storms that do not sleep.

Yet truth was found within the stars,
Their hearts began to heal the scars,
Karura saw his love so pure,
And Indra’s heart, she did secure.

Oh, tempest hearts, once torn apart,
Now healed by love, a brand new start.
Across the ocean’s endless blue,
Their journey ends in love renewed.

Their hands entwined, the storm did cease,
A love reborn, their souls at peace.
Begone the wind and lightning's feud,
Their love now calm, forever true.

So sail the seas, oh mariners brave,
For now the winds and waves behave.
In skies once stormy, clear and bright,
Rest Karura and Indra, in love's flight.

Throughout the festival, those with acting chops may be asked to take to the stage and act out their rendition of this story, and improvisation is more than encouraged! Take on the role of Karura or Indra and help spin this tale of betrayal and love renewed with a partner.

🦚 Feather exchange. When the festival begins, all festival goers are given a single blue feather. This feather is meant to signify a bond between two people when given to someone else. By the end of the festival, give this feather to another person to express that they mean something special, either platonically or romantically. Just remember, each participant is only given one blue feather to give to someone else.
💍 Wedding/Couples rings. Whether looking for something nice or needing them for a wedding, there is a current special on matching rings for couples! However, little do people know, they have been enchanted to fuse together, forcing people to hold hands. The only way to get them off? Exchange heartfelt vows to one another.
💥 Coal walking. One of the many challenges during the festival is barefooted coal walking! Resist the heat and walk across a bed of hot coals, and even try partnering up with someone to see how fast the challenge can be completed together. Alternatively, races are encouraged! No cheating with special abilities allowed!
👗 Corset competition. Any pirate worth their salt knows how to fashion and wear a corset. This year, there is a little competition to see who can tie a corset the tightest and wear it the longest without passing out. They can be tied solo or around a partner. Get those strings pulled and cinch in those ribs. Just don’t forget to breathe. Alternatively, those who have survived the corset tying competition could try the corset untying competition too. People are now challenged to get them off as fast as possible. No tools or tricks are allowed to be used. Only hands, toes and mouth. Animal folk are more than welcome to use their claws too.
🍰 Cake eating. There is a cake-eating contest to see who can eat the most cake, but with a twist! Partners must feed each other cake at the same time, so pair up and see who can eat more to win! Or just enjoy eating the free cake with someone.
🐦Hot ones. Sit down with a partner for this test on the stomach. The challenge is to eat a massive plate of spicy hot wings! The catch is that each time their partner is to eat an increasingly spicier hot wing, they must answer a question about themselves first. Ask a question, eat more spicy hot wings, and see who can last the longest without crying or dying for a mug of milk.

Like many festivals, there is a plethora of music and dance to participate in. Grab a partner and dance the night away, or participate in a dance partner swap where everyone is swapped with a random dance partner they might have never met before. There is also ribbon dancing where partners are tied together using a long red ribbon. Once they are all tangled up the ribbon will only completely loosen and untie once the pair manages to share a kiss on the mouth or the cheek, or if they confess a special thought to one another. Finally, for those who want something a little more exciting, fire dancing is a traditional dance where dancers take up long staves that are lit on both ends with torch-fire. Use these staves to dance and move to the music, creating an intricate glow of firelight in the night.

WEDDING WRECKERS

ALL PROMPTS IN THIS SECTION ARE WORTH 4 PTS.

While Latrommi wishes everyone their beautiful "happily ever after," there are those who wish the opposite, either jealous of those who manage to find their happiness or just revel in the chaos and thrill of ruining the lives of others. Thus wedding crashers have always been a problem, leading to increased security over the years.

However, this year there is a group called Captain Salt's Lonely Hearts Crew that has gone beyond simple disruption to outright bride and groom kidnapping. Some are done for ransom, others have a personal vendetta towards the couples. So far all victims have been rescued unharmed, but there is a fear that things could turn for the worst. Already there have been reported murders and attacks on those suspected of having affairs or adultery on their loved ones, and Captain Salt's crew is high on the list of suspects.

Various operations are underway to try and undermine the group as well as find the ringleaders and put a stop to it once and for all. This will require as much help from both Paladins and Corsairs as possible. However, there is tension between the two groups as Paladins suspect the Corsairs for the more heinous crimes while Corsairs counter this smells like something an overzealous justice loving Paladin would do.

IMPORTANT NOTE: while the prompts are written in the perspective of people helping save the victims, it is possible for characters to deliberately cause chaos. Whether they are for the Lonely Hearts Crew's cause or just want to mess with people, they can serve as antagonists for the prompts instead instead.

OPERATION: FAKE WEDDING. To try and capture those involved, volunteers are asked to either switch with real, targeted couples or host elaborate fake weddings. Some may have both individuals or only have one replaced with a fake. All replacements will try to look as close to the original as possible, but to help with the brides, they will have long, thick veils to help obscure their faces. For fake grooms, they will have hats or temporary magical glamor. Those who wish to act as security will also be disguised as attending guests or staff.

👗 Dress your best. Of course, no one will be getting through this without dressing their absolute best. While the tailors would prefer if the outfits are not destroyed, they see this as an advertisement opportunity and will dress volunteers into their dream dress or suit. No one will leave until they say "yes" to that dress!
🍰 Surprise cake. One "hiding" spot a guard may try to use is a fake wedding cake. Hidden in a large box disguised as an elaborate six-tiered wedding cake, it's the perfect place to spring out the moment trouble arrives. Just be careful because some may be fooled and try to take a stab for a slice.
💐 Flower toss. The flowers are enchanted to burst into different colored paint to help mark disruptors should they be jostled or knocked over. …And anyone else for that matter. No one said this was the best idea.
⚔️ Vicious engagements. Once the would-be wedding crashers and kidnappers appear, the silk gloves are off and weapons are out! Try and capture as many as possible to be taken in for interrogation.

OPERATION: RESCUE. While it's ideal to stop anyone from getting kidnapped at all, there are some who are assigned to be deliberately taken. In this situation, the kidnapped will have a small, special feather attached to their outfit in some way that can be released to discreetly fly off and release an "SOS" flare of sorts. Just be careful as they will be taken deep into the surrounding forest, sometimes even as far as the mountains or out to sea…

🔍 Follow the signal. Upon seeing the flare, volunteers of the rescue group must now venture through the island and find the target location. Upon reaching the location, it's time to clear out the villains and capture them to return for proper punishments. However…
⁉️ Rescued affair!? Some of these acts of bride- or groomnapping is actually a twisted gesture of "romance" from the kidnapper, wishing to steal them away either to save them from an undesired marriage or a one last desperate attempt to win them over. Some are genuine with pure feelings and revelations of marriage, the victim wishing to flee with their secret lover. Others are clearly mad and the victim wants nothing to do with them. Perhaps there's an even bigger story. Will the rescuers help? Or stick with the job?
🏃 Escape. Forget waiting to be rescued, if it's possible to break out and deal with the kidnappers and escape, there's no one to stop them. Maybe there are other victims from previous kidnappings there that need help or could assist.

OPERATION: INFILTRATION. For those who want to try their hand and infiltrate Captain Salt's Lonely Crew, then they must somehow convince the members they want in. Or just volunteer like a mercenary and be paid for it. All they have to do is express disgust or anger towards weddings and they're pretty much in. A sob story filled with heartbreak will do, too. Note: these prompts can tie in to the other sections.

🗡️ Affair most foul. Rather than crash weddings, some are assigned to attack, even kill certain individuals who are said to be committing affairs or adultery. The problem is there is little evidence to prove it and the descriptions of the targets are vague at best. This results in mistaken identities. (Player options are 1) commit to the assignment and attack the target; 2) try and save the target; 3) be mistaken as the target.)
🎻 Bad Boy/Girl Band. One group uses enchanted instruments to either freeze or put everyone to sleep. Destroy the instruments without giving away their true identity.
🥷 "Kidnapping." Knowing the intended target, those who have infiltrated the group can try and reach the target first and prevent them from being taken.
🛑 Words of persuasion. Perhaps the salty crew members can be persuaded away from crashing a wedding. Is the one leading the crash someone whose heart was broken by one of the couples? Do they have a personal vendetta? Or is there another story here?

Those looking into the murders will also be tasked in finding and recovering missing bodies, though this will not be for the faint of heart. Some clearly were personal and quite gruesome. As for any bases or hideouts used for the kidnappings, once found permission is granted to destroy whatever is there and bring in all members. There are many of them, with clues to where Captain Salt's location is… However, Captain Salt will remain elusive for a time. For now, any clues to who and where Captain Salt could possibly go will be collected (player submission).

QUESTS

The current MANTA Board is available, but we have a couple of additional quests that are specific for the event! Teaming up is of course encouraged, no matter what the affiliation. You can assume they acquired some kind of ship for the quests out at sea, either the starter ship or some other ship heading out there. All quests will be worth 4 points.

The Shiny Exchange

Eltrut

The Crow's Nest, a group of local corsairs working out of Eltrut, is planning a unique get-together where everyone dresses up as crows by wearing all black and bringing their best shiny trinkets to the mini event. Inspired by a local folklore hero—a crow version of Robin Hood—the event will honor the person with the best shiny trinket with the title of Crow Hero. Gather together with other crows and trade shiny trinkets to your heart's desire. While there can be multiple winners of who has the best shiny trinkets, only the person with the shiniest items of all can be the Crow Hero. Feel free to play puzzle games and card games with other local crows as well, it's all about meeting with the locals.

Sacabuffbaspis

Everywhere

The sacabambaspis fish is very popular in and around all the islands and leviathans. Lately, it appears someone has been making a mass amount of sacabambaspis merchandise including mugs, keychains, stuffed plush toys and painted posters of the strange-looking fish. But someone has also put up several paper posters of a very muscular and beefy looking sacabambaspis man all over the place which has deterred the fish's popularity (or in some cases made it more "popular" with certain groups of people with certain tastes...). Help the shopkeepers by taking down the buff-looking posters of the sacabambaspis man so that the sacabambaspis fish can retain its wholesome image. Unfortunately, the more posters you take down, the more get put up but... Do your best anyway.

That Much Hoppier

Naughtilust

Hasn't anyone ever told you not to lick toads and frogs? There's a strange trend going around Naughtilust where brothel goers have started to lick special frogs for the delightful little buzz it gives the licker. Licking these special frogs tastes like candy but the happy and hallucinogenic effects that come from licking the frogs is what everyone is after. If you lick a frog you might feel like rocks are popping in your mouth or you'll be able to see colors start to change or swap. Most importantly, it makes the licker feel so, so happy. So happy that you could kiss anyone! Dance with anyone! Strip off your clothes and jump in the ocean! Anyone on Naughtilust is more than welcome to try licking frogs to see what will happen to them. It'll only cost you a small amount of coins to do it.

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[Cloud whyyyyyyyy?

Goten stares a bit, already sitting at the table by the time he looks over to see Cloud taking his time. Luckily it doesn't take too long but he's READY to eat! He even pats the spot next to him for Cloud to sit]

It'll be great! I hope you're hungry mist--

[He pauses briefly.

Oh. His manners. Right. Oops! His mother would be so upset. Whoops. He was just too excited to even ask for the blonde's name.]

Oh! Uh, its nice to meet you by the way! I'm Goten. Thanks for doing this with me.

[He flashes a big smile, laughing sheepishly]

[ With his hand in hers, she gives his a small tug, leading him. They're not the only ones dancing during this fake wedding-- it has to look authentic, after all-- but Rem's smile is as bright as if this were a true celebration.

Does Rem know how to dance? Nope. But she can follow along with the music! She'll copy what the others are doing with this folky dance, and bring a hand to his shoulder. ]

I already know you're quick on your feet. [ She watches him, grinning as she encourages him. ] Don't tell me those reflexes can't be used for something like this, too. [ Aaand when the right note hits, she'll bring him into the dance with a hop. ]

Oh, Denji...! [ She giggles delightedly at his compliment. ] That's so nice of you to say. Thank you. [ Her expression is as warm as it is genuine, as well as bit shy. Compliments?? For her? She's flattered! ]

And that's okay. I don't know either but... This one seems really easy to learn, if you'd want to?

[ She won't push him to dance if he genuinely doesn't want to, but she's hoping he won't say no. ]

[Goten blinks slowly at that. That is a mouthful.]

Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight...?

[That's not at all what he expected. Its sort of hard to say all together. But if Bakugou is anything like Gohan, they really like their super hero names no matter how it sounds. Also can a hero be a murder God? He didn't think heroes murdered...]

Do you have to say the whole thing every time? Like...if someone needed help would they yell-
[He even takes a breath to make sure he can say it all in one go and waves his arms a bit for effect]

"Hey! Please save me Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight!"

[ --Oh. Oh, she recognizes this fellow! He was that spikey red-haired man from the post the other day! Interesting how they're running into each other here, wait, is he working for the kidnappers--?

"Think you can put on a show for me?" Ah. Now she understands. Kind of, because whose security he's on, whether that of this fake wedding or of this copy-cat-crew, she still doesn't know. Either way--

She doesn't believe he's a bad person. So. ] Oh..! Got it! [ Yup, there she goes, easily scooped up!

She coughs. AHEM. Time to play the damsel! ]

H-Help?! Let me go...!

[ Of course, just by the nature of being kidnapped (true or not), garners a few of the crew to look their way. Likely, some of them instantly assume she's worthy of being captured simply because she's being captured! They didn't do their homework. ]

[ She nods enthusiastically, but can't help but giggle at his perplexed response. It's as if he's never been asked to dance before! Which is even more absurd to think about, really, because he's Ranma. Of course he'd have many people asking him! ]

Yes, you, silly!

[ Rem's hand flaps at him. C'mon! Take it! ]

...Mostly petty reasons.

[A look of annoyance.]

Most seemed to have been scorned by people they admired or jealous of others having better than lives. In this case it was both.

[ A pause.

And then, equally gently: ]

Ah... Truly, I'm sorry to hear that.

Fair enough!

[She didn't need to snatch it out of his hand, he was going to toss it over! Maybe he should tell her how to use it... Nah, she's doing perfectly fine as is. So was he, though that's not a big shocker. Compared to the experienced, powerful foes from home, most of these guys can't hold a candle to martial artists capable of turning boulders to gravel with just a finger.

The main issue was starting to rear its head: They keep on coming! One goes down, three more pop up in their place! Ranma wasn't letting them overwhelm him, but he can't lie that their persistence isn't a pain in the neck.]

Don't know, when we knock out all these chumps? Where are they all comin' from?!

[Whoop! Ranma quickly jumped up and over a person swinging a chair at him, returning the favor by striking him hard and fast in every reachable pressure point. He could do this for hours without breaking a sweat. For his pretend bride? He doesn't know her all that well, so he'll just have to hope she doesn't get herself captured or stabbed.]

Haven't had a good ol' cup of joe in years. [Namely since he's already so energetic, adding caffeine to his system would spell crashing hard with a capital 'C'.] I gotta grab myself a mug later. When this tub stops feeling like heaven first...

[Which is to say he's not having that glass for hours.]

You a barista?

[Since Ren mentioned making his own. If so, he may or may not have a potential person he'll bug later.]

Must've been following me too. Every time I tore those things down, five more showed back up. [Unless he's got a buddy or crew of sycophants that worships buff fish like a god.] What do ya' wanna do with him? Is vandalization even a punishable crime here? Cause if it isn't, I think we can substitute 'wasting people's times' for it. Either way, I wanna teach him a lesson.

[Ranma cracked his neck, the loud popping making the scared witless vandalizer swallow a gulp stuck in his throat.

"I-I've never seen those posters in my life! You got the wrong guy!"

... Without skipping a beat, Ranma spun the man in his hand, held him by the ankle and began shaking him up and down. Out of his coat and under his shirt fluttered out posters after posters to the ground. All matching the ones they've been encountering all day.

"... I'm holding o-onto those for a friend?"

The poster man's beginning to digest that he is so boned.]

[ For a moment, Zelda starts heading down a rabbit hole of wondering if she can mathematically quantify the extent of his healing ability based on his average caloric intake and metabolic rate. There would be quite a few variables to define and she would need an intrusive amount of data, but--

No, stop that. Focus. ]

That seems quite convenient. It sounds like there more benefits than drawbacks to that ability. Physically speaking, that is.

[ She taps her thumb against the Purah Pad as she thinks. ]

If your heightened metabolism impacts the length of time the drug effects you, then its chemical makeup must be something that can be broken down similarly to a protein or carbohydrate.

[ Meaning he can probably ingest a higher dosage safely.

Not that she doesn't still have her reservations, which show in her concerned expression when she looks up at him. ]

You are confident that you are not needlessly putting yourself at risk? A bit of research data is not worth endangering yourself over.

[Oh blimey! This is cruel and unjust punishment. This isn't even Hell, why must she torture him...?]

Your treasure? Finder's keeper, dimples.

[His scowl morphed to a cheeky, challenging grin. If they're playing pirates, then the victors shall win the spoils. Ranma continued walking forward, holding up his hand. As the cavern began to darken, Ranma decided to make use of his ki by forming an orb in his palm as an improvised lantern. So far, no glints of gold or gems reflecting his light.]

[Ah-ah! Ranma watched the kid's hand stretch out to snatch his posters. Trying to get them back to return them to their original spots. Not on his watch, kid! Goten's hand would meet nothing but air as the posters disappeared from Ranma's palm. Storing things with ki is such a handy tool to have, try getting his posters now!

On that subject? With Goten so close, it was Ranma's turn to steal them from him. His arm turned to a blur for a second as he tried to use his superhuman speed to nab Goten's collection of posters. Whether or not he's successful, Ranma leapt back high into the air. About forty feet until he stepped onto the roof of a building.]

You want these, kid? Gonna have to come get 'em!

[Blowing a raspberry and going 'ner-ner-ne-ner-ner!' in a display of maturity for a boy older than Goten, Ranma turned to start running, hopping from rooftop to rooftop.]

... I see.

[It makes her stomach turn just thinking about it, and her arms fold across herself.]

Seems a bit extreme to go and kidnap brides and grooms because of it.

[Pirates are going to pirate, she guesses. Doesn't make it any easier to swallow.]

Between the two of us, I think we can at least take these twenty guys out if we need to.

Absolutely! I can handle a lot of punishment!

[This time, he retrieves the smooth, wiggly toad and one of the smaller ones.]

[But before he licks, he stops himself and looks at Zelda. Her assessment of his abilities...made a lot of sense. It's been a long-standing theory of his that his powers affect him in more subtle ways but he's never actually tried to...you know. Test them.]

...I've...never met someone so genuinely interested in the things I can do. Truthfully...? I don't...know the limitations of my powers. I have a vague idea of thresholds but...

...I don't...actually know...how strong I am.

[He says that last bit with a hint of actual shame. He has an idea but that's because he saw what his brother could do. And that terrifies him.]

[Anger makes you impulsive. Sorrow causes you to waver. Kindness... was why they had her, until they were able to set it aside to do what was necessary without her needed to step in. These were all things that could not be done away with, emotions, not completely.

A separation of emotions and duty was needed in order to make sure none of the Children could slip-up and make some mistake that would cost their lives. She would rather see them return alive, rather than found lifeless.

Her hand cupped one side of Freminet's face, gentle yet brief, before she finally drew her hand back, resting it over the arm across her knees. Remaining at eye level all the while.]

You become overwhelmed, crying the result in an attempt to ease that burden weighing so heavily on your mind.

[A reason suggested from observation with all the time had together.

Arlecchino did stand slowly, some space being given to him as arms folded loosely, a nail tapping idly against the spine of the bird watching sticker book just as some small noise to break tension that could have been forming. A different focus point.]

With time you will find yourself at a point where it is easier. Your confidence will help as it grows.

[Katsuki yanks his hand, trying to figure it out. The rings are fused and he can't let go of Izuku's hand. Which... he loves holding his hand?? But this is ridiculous!!]

What's the deal old man??

[The shopkeep seems unphased, just smiling pleasantly. He lets them know that it's just how the rings work. But that the rings will release their hold when they 'make a vow' to one another.]

The hell is that supposed to mean??

[The shopkeep doesn't reply. He's already looking to the next customer. And when Katsuki moves like he's going to start trouble he and Izuku both find themselves being kicked out by security. Katsuki's mood is not improved by that.]

The hell does he mean by 'make a vow'???

[It was only the truth! Rem looks positively stunning in the elegant red dress she had chosen for the events festivities; Denji only wearing his own fancy get up because he had no choice in the matter but was kind of glad he opted into it when everyone else looked all gussied up, probably sticking out like a sore thumb in his usual clothes if had been allowed. Smiling sincerely at her rebuttal he gives her a wave of his hand in dismissal as he tries to act on his best behavior in front of the kindhearted girl he'd quickly become fond of in his time within Escordvi.]

We kinda match, huh?! Not that I planned it or anything that tailor picked this out for me but damn we look good!

[Leave it to Denji to toot his own horn as he laughs out hysterically before the shade of red quickly rises over his cheeks again at the mere thought of dancing together with her. He was no chicken so he would certainly not back down, nodding eagerly in response to her questioning even if he was a bit nervous.]

I'm totally game, Rem! Here's hoping I don't mess up too bad and look like a complete idiot.

[Not like that wasn't the norm anyways for him.]

[ Sophia is, unfortunately, not meant for combat.

So when the young man steps back, putting more distance between her and the pirate, she takes another two.

Looking across the deck, she spots something that can potentially be used. First, a rope lies coiled on the ground not too far away, its end fastened to a heavy, hooked pully, no doubt used to hoist heavy cargo on and off the ship. Second, there's a life boat that can be used for an escape. Third... Third, well.

There's a torch, as well as some wooden cargo, they can use to make a fiery exit, if worst comes to worst. ]

[ In the pursuit of knowledge, Zelda rarely stops herself before she goes too far. The unfortunate result of the inquisitive mind.

It's made all the worse by the fact that Louis' answers are so much more unique than everyone else's. On the outside, he barely looks like he is being effected by the drug at all, sans appearing a bit overheated. He's also far and away the most articulate person she's interviewed; even those who appeared to have their wits about them before tasting the frogs quickly devolved into antics Zelda would politely describe as "buffoonery."

Is he even being effected to the same extent as her other volunteers? What he describes and what Zelda observes are notably different. Or is it less that he is unaffected and more that he has a great deal more self control than anyone else she has interviewed?

If that's the case, it's something she's envying right about now, because the more he talks about her, the harder her heart pounds in her chest as well. There's really no reason she should be feeling all out of sorts like this; several people have already tried to come onto her today and their efforts didn't stir her heart in the slightest. It's just something in the earnestness which he speaks that makes her think-- ]

Is it love?

[ She kind of just blurts that out the moment it pops into her mind. Shoot, she's not supposed to be asking leading questions.

But what he's describing... Well, what else could it be? Zelda has seen people overtaken by lust today, but no one has vocalized in equal measure the physical and emotional characteristics she would associate with love. ]

[Katsuki stares at her suspiciously all the same.]

No? I just looked until I found 'em. Put some work in.

[He holds the bag a little closer.]

Looking for anything specific?

[What people deem 'treasure' can change depending on the person.]

I was originally planning on doing so on my own, so having you along will make it easier.

[That said, he has sensed her discomfort and state of...undress.]

...Here.

[He takes off his cloak and hands it to her while still keeping some distance.]

It won't matter for me since we're fighting them.

[And help them feel less awkward while talking.]

[ Actually, it is pretty amusing, seeing Charlie getting all worked up like this. Apparently the act of taking down posters is what drives her to her limit. Maybe not as quick as Adam, but still. ]

Oh, but Charlie, you are doing such an excellent job!

[ Has Alastor himself helped other than provide "emotional support?" Nope. Not at all. ]

[ Darin, that phrasing really isn't helping put her mind at ease.

But before she can say anything in response, he... surprises her. Sound of mind and of his own volition, he... actually confides in her. Zelda lowers the Purah Pad in her lap, regarding him with the full of her attention as he speaks. It comes as a genuine surprise to her, not only what he says, but that he says it to her. What prompted this revelation, she cannot help but wonder. Why would he trust her with this secret? Because this is one he should guard carefully; not knowing the limits of his power could be a grievous weakness in the wrong situation. In fact, it almost was-- that he survived his encounter with Garuda and her sisters was nothing short of a miracle.

So Zelda choses her next words carefully, respectful of the secret she has just been entrusted with. ]

Why have you never tried to test your limits?

[ Despite the phrasing of that question, there is no accusation or condemnation in her voice. Her tone is neutral and even. ]

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ye of such little faith? (no <3)

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