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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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[... Oh.

Okay.

This is a thing that's happening now.]

You're Enterprise...?

[Beat.]

You didn't eat some weird mushrooms, didja?

[ Ah...he hadn't even considered that — in the sense that he had pretty much just assumed they'd wear them on their ring fingers...isn't that what people do with promise rings? Hell if he knows, honestly, but —

That does make it pretty analogous to other rings worn on those fingers.

It's like he can suddenly feel the shopkeep's eyes boring into him, as well as every other surrounding passerby. Attention has never really bothered him, except for when it comes while his vulnerability is on display. Unable to quite curb the urge to say something stupid: ]

Too bad they made 'em too big for pinkies, the promise finger. Soooo...next door?

[ Reaching out to take a light grasp of her fingers, he taps the tip of his finger to her ring finger. Yeah. That one. He isn't allergic to wearing a symbol of commitment on his ring finger when he's already ride or die for her. ]

[ Long live the Ninja Katamari meme — ]

And miss the show? C'moooon, I so rarely get to show off for you like this! Ugh, this thing —

[ Roundhouse-kicking one pirate into another, Satoru then reaches for the tie around his neck to pull it loose, before taking off his suit coat to toss that aside as well. That's a bit better. Then, turning to shoot Sumina a winsome smile: ]

Don't worry. I'll protect you.

[ It's not "I'm the strongest", but it's what matters right now. He'll keep her safe. ]

[ HE'S STILL TRYING TO DROP IT WITHOUT EXPLAINING WHAT HE MEANT!!!

It's so utterly dissatisfying — no, he can't keep up this farce any longer. He is the easiest man in the world to fall in love with, of course, one of his innumerable talents, and so in an act of pure maturity, he petulantly tugs his hands away from Xie Lian and places them on his hips.

A woman in the front row gasps audibly. Not this drama in her ship!!! ]

Ehhh, it never would have worked out between us...I have another lover.

[ More gasps, from more of the audience!! ...Though this may also be due to the pirates that are spring up and making a bee line for the altar. They seem less interested in the relationship drama unfolding. ]

[Izuku perks up.]

Do you want to try it, Kacchan? You're right, you're already good at handling high temperatures. I wonder if you could even use your quirk with the dance too.

[He smiles eagerly.]

You should try it!

[ A little flustered, Neito stands up and brushes off his clothes slightly, offering her a little smile as though he's not completely thrown by the whole incident. ]

Right. Of course. Let's get out of here, shall we?

[ There should be others, they need to save them, don't they? ]

Of course not.

[ This is happening. Ugh, he already feels bloated, but he can't lose here. He won't lose here.

Bring on the cake. ]

[ Neito's eyes dart around a little bit as he considers his thoughts, his mind racing. If nothing else, he's always been good at analysis and he's not coming up with anything good, not at all.

It doesn't matter how generous Bakugo is feeling right now, he's pretty much on his own, he's fairly certain. Damn it. ]

So what, you're playing pirate? [ Why can't he just shut up sometimes? ]

(They snort. Isn't there a saying about things that glitter?

It's not soft enough to be pure gold, but there's definitely a reasonable amount in there. They hand the coin over.)

Probably. Might be buried in the sand.

(Will they all be gold coins, or will there be a mix of different kinds?)

[He rolls his eyes and grabs the first spicy wing, taking a bite and chowing down while Ranma asks his question. He can answer before his next bite. Chewing and swallowing first.]

I can make it explode when it's not even touching me. Someday I'll show you my cluster move.

[~~Anime logic.~~

He finishes his wing and gestures. Ranma's turn to eat.]

What's your end goal for your training? Is there something you're working towards?

[He is a prickly good boy. Like Vegeta Lite.]

It's a special power unique to a person. Mine is explosion. I blow shit up. Like this, but bigger when I fight.

[Which he shows off a little by letting his palms crackle. Little pops just to show him an example.]

There's more to it than just fighting and being the strongest, brat. Gotta rescue people and and learn how to best utilize your power to win.

[He preaches like he didn't just recently get that lesson beat into him.]

[Charlie is not the first person who has told him his hero name is too long. He makes a frustrated sound and considers though...]

Fine. Dynamight, then.

Salmon, salmon. [ He's on board, no problem. Toge removes his mask so that he's ready.

On the count of course of the judge. Ready...set...

He picks up a fork and puts a big bite on it, offering it to Izuku. Open wide! ]

More or less! So whatever you got, I'm willing to listen!

[Of course, she wasn't going to believe everything he was going to say. Perhaps just enough common sense to get her know what's going on here. Especially as she looks at said cockroaches and skeletons and wondering just want they plan on doing.]

I wouldn't say that! There are quite a few people I've seen who are rather interesting looking!

[All the while leaning in closer and giving a whisper...!]

Besides, I'm sure you'll meet a couple of others who are just as strange as we are!

Wait, really? You're going to give up all of that?

[Now, Charlie knew that she had to get this done. However, she also knew she wasn't going to have someone give up all their hard-earned treasure!]

I mean, I'm glad you're willing to help but I don't want you to do that for my sake!

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

Okay then, Dynamight, you already for an adventure to see what kind of treasure lies in store for us?

[Look, when all you do is poetry you're not going to be the most athletic person around! At the very least he could torture someone's ears with bad music and poetry? That's not going to help him out in this situation, unfortunately.

What does help him is the chick in the dress managing to chuck the burly dudes off and away from him.]

Hey, I totally had it...!

[Totally, 100% he had it! Couldn't she tell by how he was so very clearly pinning them all down on his own? Jeez, either way he'll take that hand and stand up.

It's not that hard, he's kind of light.]

Honestly, sugar sounds really good right now.

[Like a lot of sugar and sweets. He can't really empathize with the whole prince thing. But he can with the need for sugary foods after dealing with... whatever the heck he was dealing with.

Never mind that they'll probably be at risk for diabetes after this. That's for future them to figure out!]

A partner?

[He glances around, everyone is pairing up, apparently. Wirt is just here for the cake, however.]

Um, well... yeah, I guess I kinda do?

[He thinks, mind still on sweets and filling his belly.]

'Course! She's a diligent young lady.

( the surroundings and circumstances might have changed, but that didn't mean that their friends have. while it was pretty troubling to be here with all things considered, it was also nice to be here with familiar friends and faces. people she already knew she could trust and rely on when shit goes down.

karlach's grin widens and she lifts her fingers to illustrate her next point. )

Not just a bath, but multiple bath rooms. Whole rooms just for bathing!

( it's like nothing she's ever lived in before. it's a large 20 person mansion located on it's own private island, which is something she realises she should inform shadowheart of immediately. she should know what's in store for her here. )

It's a huge place. Private island, so it's nobody but us and our other room-mate Daria. She's quiet, you'll like her.

( then she adds: )

Fangs bought it when he was here. Sucks that he vanished before I got here, but that guy really didn't skimp out on the luxury for that place.

I - HIDDEN COVE - WITH AN ARCHAEOLOGIST

No, I'm not certain if we'll find anything here. But the locals were really certain we'd find something out here.

[He's been meticulously digging small, square holes in the sand, throwing the sand into a screen to sift through it in order to find anything of note. Having just arrived he figured he could use the extra bit of cash and put his skill set to use.

That is, the skill of digging holes and finding lost items. Indy isn't really expecting to find much of note, however. Beyond some lost, personal items or a bit of money. But hey, who knows. Maybe something exciting of note will pop up, he's already actively taking notes as he works.]

II - BRIDAL RESCUE

[Indy's whip cracked through the air as he aimed it low. Wrapping it around the ankle of one of the kidnappers and yanking it. Pulling the person off their feet and onto their back as the waves bellow make the ship rock. Before immediately swinging it around to viciously crack another, would-be attacker across their face. Making them crumble to the ground with a scream that mixed in with the crack of Dr. Jone's whip.]

There's plenty more where that came from unless you release them, "Captain Silver"!

[And by them, he means the person they kidnapped from the ruse of a "wedding".]

III - HIS POWER LEVEL IS OVER 9000 (cw: gun)

[Whelp, it seems like the big bad evil guy (Captain Silver II) has gained the powerful, magical artifact! Imbuing both himself and his minions in an unbridled wave of energy. Strengthening them and granting them powers beyond what they would have otherwise had. The ground within the ruins shook and pebbles and dirt around them shifted and rose as the air became more heated and blew hard around them!

Their bodies took on a golden shine to them as the energy of the golden artifact began to flood into their bodies. Changing them!]

"Now... you two FOOLS shall witness the true power of the Golden Idol! Consider yourselves lucky to be able to be the first to experience our new power and the start of a NEW AGE!"

[And on, and on, and on, went his BBEG monologue. All the while he unsheathed his large blade, curved and with a wicked edge that seemed to vibrate with it's own energy. That, too, being it's own legendary artifact. Said to be capable of cleaving in the greatest of mountains in two! The motions that Captain Silver II made with it were all a blur. Far faster and more precise than what the regular, human eye could keep up with. Impossibly fast and well trained, even if he was showing off, it was clear that the EVIL Captain is no joke.

The pressure of power around him skyrocketed, making his minions kneel down, and the pillars of the of the temple begin to crack. The feeling would be near remanence of the most powerful opponent you had to face from back home!]

"Hehe, now come, FOOLS and face your DOOM!"

[And so on, and so forth. Dr. Jones, in the meantime, did not look all that impressed, or amused. He looks kind of annoyed, actually. Instead of putting up with all this silliness, he unholsters his pistol and quickly shoots the (now former) Captain Silver II. Who very quickly crumbles in response, and all that pressure that had been building. All the tension for a big boss battle, vanished.

Unfortunately, Indy does not believe in magic. He does, however, believe in bullets. Also unfortunately, that little show had seriously damaged the structural integrity of the temple they're in, it wouldn't be long before it collapses on everyone inside!]

IV - INDIANA JONES AND THE HAT THEFT

After that hat!

[Indy yelled as he ran after his hat through the crowd of people. A vile seagull had knocked it off his head after making the attempt to steal the food out of his hand. Angered by its failure, the wretched bird decided to play a trick on the good Doctor. Plucking his hat off his head and tossing it into the wind.

Clearly the bird knew a few tricks to manipulate the wind, given how the hat seemed to be moving about. As if it was stringing Indy along. Forcing him to race over objects in a desperate bid to reclaim his precious possession.

He might need some help here.]

[WILDCARD]

[Go crazy]

Edited 2024-06-30 21:17 (UTC)

[It was what he had been meant to do- even if he had now turned it into something of a wider thing, no longer confined to just what was in that paradisal garden. Beginning with a want to save an entire region, moved on to the vast majority here.]

Which I am glad of- it never hurts to have something to rely on other than the magic of this world. Both can be used together, I believe.

[To have that reliable back-up when there was no energy that could be put towards healing someone else. There could be harmony, to better save a life and remain able to escape danger.]

I re-call seeing them during one of my rounds- I work at the medical units within the Conservatory, and help Nanaki run it. They are rather adorable creatures.

Step by step, Freminet- it is a good place to start, and conquering pieces of a fear with someone you trust right there with you is well thought.

[Time would tell, and she knew just how muchthe two cared for each other no matter the squabbles and worries here and there. Of course there was an imbalance with their sister missing.. but they could make do, even with stumbles-]

Completely sure, and of course I welcome your help when it comes to growing more familiar with this world. You are no trouble for me either, no matter your worries.

[ at least it's double digits!! Sumina still absolutely winces after accidentally stepping on Xie Lian's foot, however, but he takes it so gracefully in a way she finds admirable... he really is the embodiment of grace, it seems. ]

Pardon me... It really has been quite a while since I danced quite like this. You seem perfectly at home doing this, though.

[ Despite her yapping, his guidance is doing well to ease her nerves. ]

[He wanted to say otherwise but he knows that he was overthinking things. The more that he said it, the more Father would disagree. He'll keep silent and just keep his head down.]

Then um...what kind of things do you want to know about? This place isn't as bad as it sounds despite how troublesome things can be. I know Lyney and I are in different factions but no one has said anything about it.

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