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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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I wouldn't give you the satisfaction. [ Neito hopes that works and he drops his hand and offers a shrug. There, he's being the bigger person. Bakugo should be grateful.

He's definitely not quirkless. ]

Good.

[The only way to learn something so like Hydro was to use it, and this had been a rather good application to do so she had felt. Even if she had only been raised in Fontaine, she could not deny a connection to water; the way she could feel it in the air.

Less risk than using Pyro so close to someone that needed help, or so Arlecchino had felt.

Still, the girl nodded -even if there had been a wince at the pop- So much better. A little exhausted awe.

Adrenaline must be bleeding out finally.]

Convenient.

We aren't in our world, Noé. There was no guarantee of ending up here together. From my understanding, the bottles that brought us here are only for a single person.

[ One of them could have ended up here alone, while the other was left back in their world. Though, they both have a habit of tagging along when they maybe shouldn't. Noé jumped off the airship after him, and Vanitas followed the vampire to their world.

He takes the map and hands over Murr. ]

Don't lose him, this time.

[ While his companion settles the grumpy cat, Vanitas will look over the map. ]

This way. [ He takes a total of two steps before he immediately walks back to grab hold of Noé's shirt. ] If only I had a collar and leash...

[ Vanitas doesn't bother to mutter the words, they're so close that Noé would have heard it anyway. ]

What's the grossest thing you've ever eaten?

(Look, they're no stranger to spice, and as long as they can keep the questions from getting too probing, they're happy to do this. Free food is free food... even if they really wish they could be having cake.

For now though, they're happy to ask relatively lighthearted getting to know you questions and hope this girl, whoever she is, does the same.)

[Sure, ~~Jan~~ Monoma. He believes you.]

You're so full of shit I dunno how your eyes aren't brown.

[He would like to throw back his catch now.]

But since you definitely have your quirk that's one less stop we have to make on Eltrut.

Edited 2024-06-17 03:44 (UTC)

[ He let the insult slide off his back. ]

I am not quirkless! It's just...

[ God, don't make him say it. ] It's not working right now.

[ It feels like being trapped in enemy territory without a weapon. ]

[Taller hair? Gohan glances up, tugging at a lock of his hair. He already had pretty big hair... He was thinking about doing something about it at some point. He didn't really want to cut it, he liked it the way it was. It reminded him of his dad. But maybe he could start slicking it back...

Gohan frowns seeing Goten get upset and frustrated. It tugs at his heart, sending his big brother instincts into overdrive. He reaches out and puts a hand on Goten's head, comfortingly.]

I don't really get what's going on, but... I'm not a stranger to time travel being a thing. So I guess that's what happening here? But, umm... I was here first, so I think that makes you the time traveler, Goten.

What do you mean? Hasn't it always been there?

(Oh hey it's fashion scientist guy.

They can't resist the urge to fuck with him a little as they poke at his brain for just who he thinks is responsible for what they recognize as a new permutation of a really dumb joke from their world.

...The image is pretty funny.)

[Angel looks pleased now. he made a human friend! sort of. maybe? not that he's really in the market to make friends, but at least he was polite enough that he learned some valuable information]

Good t'know! I'll have t'think about what kinda tattoo I really want.

[something not spidery, that screams "freedom" ...he has an idea. before he goes, he'll turn to Katsuki again]

The name's Angel Dust. Or, well, just Angel is fine.

Edited 2024-06-17 04:02 (UTC)

( this guy's great. she didn't even have to ask for his name to get it. )

Oh man, the pleasure's all mine.

( karlach nods along as he speaks, listening with her full attention. she doesn't want to get ahead of herself or too full of hope, but she has plenty of questions to ask him about his smithing skill. although, really—there were no wrong answers.

a skilled blacksmith is fucking invaluable regardless.)

Fightin'.

( she answers with a laugh. )

Really! There's nothing like the rush of combat! I love it! Throwing punches in the sparring circle or busting heads out in the field. It gets your blood pumping, makes you feel so alive! You know what I mean, Blueberry? ( then a pause. ) Oh! And drinking!

( a woman of simple pleasures.

her next question gives her pause. there's a lot she wants to ask. but she'll keep it on track for now. )

Have you worked with metal from other planes? Like the Hells? The metal's worked on at much hotter temperatures.

( it's the kind of thing that needs a special forge and an especially skilled blacksmith.

this next wing is where she starts to feel it, the tingle of burning spice on her tongue. )

Do you only forge weapons?

( oops! one more. )

[Well, bad news. The thoughts are very clear. Because Kaveh is very happy to blame this on his Husband. his beautiful, handsome, wonderful, infuriating husband who is obsessed with that goddamn fish.

Don't think Kaveh can't recognize whose abs inspired you, Sacabambuffsis! HE KNOWS THOSE ABS! And now, with slow motion camera pan and comparison thanks to Kaveh's eidetic memory, Sidestep does too!]

It most certainly was not.

[His tone is fairly acidic, as Kaveh is unaware Sidestep just got a deluge of the Gay Thoughts.]

[I] CAKE EATING;

[Another place, another mess. After sealing her Ever After back home Agatha had thought her and Tedros would end up somewhere together. Instead imagine her surprise being plunged into briny seawater and coming out looking like a drowned rat with stinging eyes and a prince nowhere to be found!

After getting cleaned up and getting new clothing -- amusingly it's definitely not the Trial tunic she was last in -- Agath decides to take her displeasure at the situation by scarfing down some sweets.

That's how she got to this cake eating challenge. Frankly she had wanted one of the booths or food stalls more than a competition given how done she was with competing but then she had gotten a look at the pies themselves.

Pushing up her nonexistent sleeves Agatha sits down at the table with a fire in her eyes. Whoever she's plopped down next to might be waiting on someone to partner up or not but Agatha doesn't care. All she does is turn a determined look their way.]

I'm going to eat so much cake today.

[II] OPERATION: FAKE WEDDING;

[Shockingly enough once Agatha is tucked into the wedding dress for her part as a fake bride she looks really nice. She might be a teenager but there's something about her that gives her an almost stately air. Maybe she's royalty? Whatever it is she definitely grabs attention even with that veil disguising her so maybe she's a good backdrop for a nice gown.

She's definitely a good distraction though. Because when the kidnappers appear Agatha herself whirls around to the chaos and begins grumbling.]

I knew a fight was going to break out! Ugh, okay ... do any of you have a sword or -- wait, nevermind.

[One of the kidnappers that rushes up to grab her gets a shock of golden magic straight in the face, courteous of Agatha's now glowing index finger. He stumbles, colliding into a few other people and just adding to the chaos.]

[III] OPERATION: INFILTRATION;

[This isn't quite the same as sneaking into the School for Evil -- for one she can't be mogrified for this obviously. However when she's told to express disgust or anger towards weddings and give a sob story? Well.]

Look, I am the ideal person for your crew. Seriously. I got dumped into a fairytale school where I managed to escape thought completing my own fairytale only to get home, see a wedding and screw up the whole thing!

[She pauses there, her lips pressing together as a flush steals over her cheeks. She wants to cry just a little here.]

And now here I am without my former best friend or my prince. I'm a flop of a fairytale now, aren't I? What princess manages to screw up her own story even after true love's kiss?

[Look, it was a long day before she even got here. It continues to be a long day.]

[IV] WILDCARD;

[Feel free to hit me up with any prompts you want to! Plurk (goodluckstarfighter) and PMs are open for plotting.]

Treasure Princess?!

[The look on Zack's face when he opens his shellphone and finds that message. There is something entirely bittersweet about seeing it. It makes his heart hurt for time lost. ... The little treasure princess. Is it really her or is someone pranking him in bad taste right now?

There is no way that Zack is going to ignore a message like this. He heads out to the beachy areas in search of this hidden cove where hidden treasure might be. He practically sprints that way because he wants answers more than he wants the treasure.]

Buried treasure in this cove, huh...? I've gotta start somewhere.

They said something about that. I just figured you were around somewhere if I was. I wonder if Domi is here too....?

[He glances around as if expecting to suddenly spot her as well, before taking Murr and having Vanitas grab and pull him along with him. The shirt is at least loose enough that this isn't too much of an issue in ruining it. He is at least somewhat used to this so doesn't seem as annoyed as he probably could be, likely because of experience with Dominique leading him around, and in having followed Vanitas plenty prior.

He holds to Murr, ensuring the cat is safely on his shoulder and held onto while Vanitas leads the way holding to his shirt.]

The magic here can do a great deal.

[Kaveh glances at this woman sidelong, but then smiles back to the girl.]

Do you think you'll be alright to walk back? We'll come with you, don't worry.

[But he can tell she's tired...it's a bit far for him to carry her but with Mehrak's help, maybe...]

Oh, good one.

[ Yuffie straightens up in her chair to answer this question. ]

There's a dish in my homeland that's made up of locusts. Adults usually have it with their alcohol, but I snagged one while my old man was drinking. It's crunchy and sweet.

[Darin snorts and then chokes a bit, partly from the heat and partly from the laugh he can't repress.]

Okay, okay but the best fight? The best fight is a bar fight. Because—[Chomp]— Because you got drinks on hand and there's nothing more fun than knocking a surly drunk down a peg or five!

[Luckily, the heat of the wings is making his cheeks rosy, otherwise she might spot the blush when she calls him 'Blueberry.' Darin's been called a lot of things in his life and none of them were good. 'Monster.' 'Cursed.' He's never had a nickname like that and he can't help but feel bashful about it. Especially since Karlach seems so warm herself. Though, that might just be the food.]

Other planes? Gods, I wish. I've never even heard of the stuff but if I could get my hands on it, I bet I could make it sing.

If you think heat is gonna stop me, then you're in for a pleasant surprise. I don't even feel it once I get hammering away. My master calls 'Forge Focus.'

And I can forge anything you need. Weapons, armor, tools. Hell, I've even made ship parts and cannons before. I like to design my own things from time to time too. The magitech here's got me practically salivating!

[He takes another wing and takes a bite before his question...and pounds on the table a bit as the spice really kicks in. He's gotta be careful...he doesn't want to showcase what he can actually do with his strength...]

What's the biggest thing you've ever fought?

So I have seen, and further proven by your own application. It has been quite interesting so far, I must say.

[The steam explosion had been a test of what she could do if she applied the power she was used to with what the secondary tattoo she acquired could do. A rather satisfactory result that she could work on further.

A hand remained there on the girl's shoulder, offering that wordless support as Arlecchino could see the exhaustion creep in. Hopefully she had someone waiting for her return that would be happy to take care of her once returned.

The young woman nodded then, a hand lifting to catch a few tears finally starting to fall a everything was sinking in. Overwhelmed with relief, they were at least not bitter tears; just tired.

I would appreciate the company.]

You can have the shoes I was given with this dress- they are flats, and can be adjusted.

[Rather than leaving her in a pair where one had a broken heel. Arlecchino had put her own heels on, but kept the pair meant to match with the dress better as a back up, just in case.]

[ Yuffie kicks her feet when she sees Zack run onto the beach. ]

Well, he sure seems enthusiastic. Maybe I will make him my partner. Anything he finds here has to be better than the stuff ShinRa hides.

[ When it looks like his back is turned, she jumps down from the tree to quietly follow after him. And then... ]

Boo!

[ Time for the scare! ]

Hm. Everyone seems pretty happy.

[This was good? Right? Marriage? Two people caring about each other and celebrating that? Not that the vampire really. Gets it much either. But still. He's trying to figure it out. Observing others as he joins the wedding and keeps an eye out for any trouble.

He does consider the flowers they were given though. The only person he knows here really, is Vanitas. That he has any sort of connection to. And even then, what they have is. Complicated. It isn't like it is romantic. That they have kissed or anything. Vanitas has Jeanne. But even so. If there was one person special to him besides Domi. It probably would be Vanitas. Whether in a more platonic way might be more accurate in describing his feelings, he isn't sure.]

It was only by chance that I stumbled upon you. This seems to be a port for both Paladins and Corsairs, if anyone else is here that we know, I'm certain you'll see them here eventually.

[ There aren't many people that Vanitas would care to see here. Baldy with his information, perhaps. Or simply some patients for him to take care of. Jeanne is... well, he acts as though he loves her - but the truth is that he doesn't want to be loved in return. So if she's here, then so be it. If not, he won't worry about it.

Vanitas will lead them to a shop, and stop outside the bookstore. ]

It appears your belongings are inside.

Edited 2024-06-17 04:35 (UTC)

(Wow he's really obsessed with his husband huh?

Not that Sidestep is gonna complain about being blasted with mental images of muscles, especially since it's too funny to be awkward. They do their best to keep a straight face as they continue.

Actually, they have a really funny idea...)

Are you sure? Because I could've sworn I saw something like this week's ago...

(Come on, keep protesting, fall for their stupid joke setup...)

[ Vanitas looks away from the dancing to glance over at the vampire. He knows that Noé is just as clueless about love as the rest of them, that he's one who is trying to understand it. ]

It is interesting to see the customs of another world. How they put such significance on a feather that's given to someone special.

[ The human holds it up to the fire's light, as if that's enough to reveal to him the secrets of any magic at work. Alas, it's an ordinary feather - like one might get as a souvenir. ]

LATROMMI | the pools
[This is a bad idea. This is a very, very bad idea. Given that he can't swim. But supposedly one of these pools is "exfoliating", and his scales are itching from salt water buildup. He's just wearing pants, no shirt, given the lack of swim trunks shaped for turian hips.]

[Anybody else in the general area gets to witness a very slow, careful step into ankle-deep water. With one hand clasped onto a nearby rock the whole time.]

Bad idea... this is a bad idea...

FYRE FESTIVAL
a) Corsets Corsets
Wait, hey -!

[Someone in charge of this competition has made a grave mistake. They took one look at this man's proportions and dragged him into modeling for the contest. Before Garrus could really react, there he was, in the middle of it. Wrapped up in some kind of crazy garment and waiting for people to lace it up?]

- What the hell is this?

[Are you participating in tying it? Or in pulling it off? Either way, there's a flustered, baffled turian man as your model.]

B) Hot Ones
[So apparently, birds can't taste capsaicin. Granted, Garrus is not a bird in the traditional sense, and has no idea about that little fun fact. He just was trying to get away from the stupid corset contest and get something to eat.]

[And before he realizes it, he's plunked down at the spicy wings eating, and casually stripping meat off a chicken wing without blinking. All right, that's fine. He can handle this.]

[He gestures to whomever happened to sit near him.] Okay. Not bad. Your turn.

((ooc: I'm open to other things too, if anyone would like! I just went for some lighthearted stuff.))

Can't be too bad if it's sweet.

(People in their world have talked about bugs as a potential alternative protein source a lot, but most of them are too grossed out to actually eat any.

They'll pick up their hot wing and chow down. It's pretty spicy, but Tia Elena has served spicier foods.

Just how hot are these gonna get?)

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