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Welcome to the first Test Drive Meme for [community profile] 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 August 25th and apply on September 1st. Our Interest Check can be found here.

For your toplevel, please include the following: Character Name | Canon | Armada Choice. If undecided, put "Undecided" for the Armada.

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 carryover the threads. We'll have more armada focused prompts in the opening log in September. The log itself is set to cover the next two weeks, 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.

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR MAGIC USERS!! All magic abilities will be "sealed" until characters get their tattoo from the Inkwave parlor in Eltrut. That means no magic on the starter ships before docking.

We do require TDM threads for samples for our application!

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 August 28)
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Mai | Undecided
Azur Lane - Bremerton | Paladin
Azur Lane - Enterprise | Paladin
Baldur’s Gate 3 - Astarion | Corsair
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Miriam | Paladin
Critical Role - Percy DeRolo | Paladin
Dragon Age 2 - Fenris | Corsair
Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves - Xenk Yendar | Paladin
Fate/Grand Order - Edward Teach | Corsair
Final Fantasy V - Faris Scherwiz | Corsair
Final Fantasy VII - Aerith Gainsborough | Undecided
Final Fantasy VII - Cloud Strife | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Nanaki/Red XIII | Paladin
Final Fantasy VII - Reno | Corsair
Final Fantasy VII - Zack Fair | Paladin
Final Fantasy VIII - Laguna Loire | Paladin
Final Fantasy X-2 - Rikku | Undecided
Final Fantasy XII - Ashe | Corsair
Final Fantasy XIV - G’raha Tia | Corsair
Final Fantasy XVI - Benedikta Harman | Corsair
Final Fantasy XVI - Cidolfus Telamon | Corsair
Final Fantasy XVI - Clive Rosfield | Corsair
Final Fantasy XVI - Dion Lesage | Paladin
Final Fantasy XVI - Gav | Undecided
Final Fantasy XVI - Midadol Telamon | Corsair
Final Fantasy: Type-0 - Rem | Corsair
Forgotten Realms - Jarlaxle Baenre | Corsair
Friends at the Table: Twilight Mirage - Morning’s Observation | Corsair
Genshin Impact - Lyney | Corsair
Genshin Impact - Wanderer | Undecided
Good Omens - Aziraphale | Undecided
Granblue Fantasy - Eustace | Corsair
Guilty Gear - Ky Kiske | Corsair
Honkai Star Rail - March 7th | Paladin
Jujutsu Kaisen - Toge Inumaki | Corsair
Kingdom Hearts - Roxas | Paladin
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Tetra | Paladin
Nimona - Nimona | Paladin
One Piece - Roronoa Zoro | Corsair
Overwatch - Reaper | Corsair
The Owl House - Gus Porter | Undecided
Pokemon - Professor Turo | Paladin
Samurai Jack - Ashi | Paladin
Shades of Magic - Alucard Emery | Paladin
Skies of Arcadia - Fina | Corsair
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Cal Kestis | Undecided
Stormlight Archive - Shallan Davar | Corsair
Sweetness and Lightning - Kotori Iida | Paladin
Tales of Berseria - Eizen | Corsair
Tales of Berseria - Velvet Crow | Corsair
Tales of Zestiria - Sorey | Undecided
Welcome Home - Julie Joyful | Corsair


STARTER SHIPS: ORIENTATION

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.



🚪 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.



ELTRUT: FIRST GLIMPSE

After reaching the port of Eltrut, several birdfolk will appear and happily greet all the new arrivals from both starter ships. Here it doesn't matter which side they are affiliated with, as long as they keep those swords and weapons sheathed and not pointed at each other's throats. The birdfolk will even act as guides, showing them the main places they should visit and give them a visitor's map to help guide them.



🐚 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.

It's a lot to take in for sure, with the port city bustling with all walks of life. Not only do they have both armadas mingling with each other, there are different races and species from all over Escordvi gathered here. It's not just humans, which many riftfarers always seem to be surprised about. There are also plenty of veteran riftfarers who will gladly give some advice and even share stories of their world. Maybe some are familiar.

After finding their belongings, exploring the town, and meeting other people, being able to just sit back and enjoy a drink and warm meal will be in order. While there are plenty of places to choose from, the Minstrel and Cask will be the top recommended tavern for all newcomers to visit at least once. Great drinks, great food, and can learn a lot from the patrons or meet more people.

Of course, as expected of a highly popular tavern, it's not always peaceful. A man will ask travelers what they want to do with their life. Clearly drunk, he only accepts answers that hint at wanting to find riches. If told this he will give out a treasure map. But if told anything else, he'll put up a fight, hoping to deliver a black eye. Those who do receive the map will be sorely disappointed—it will lead them down a long, winding, circuitous path around town and end at a random outhouse, likely occupied and certainly stinking to high heavens. There's likely some kind of moral here, but at some point, others who have been duped will return to the tavern to sling their fists around.

Looks like another tavern brawl for the night.



QUESTS

For those who want to try their hand at some quests, there are a few that would do well for newcomers. 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.



Spicy Squid Eating Challenge
Eltrut Port

There is a traveling food ship (think food truck but on the water) that has been going around challenging ships to their extraordinary Hornswaggle's Spicy Squid Eating Challenge. If participants can scarf down a prepared three-pound bowl of exceptionally spicy ghost pepper squid and rice, they will win their meal for free as well as a crate of dried spicy squid for their ship's stores. If participants fail, they will have to pay for the meal and the crate.

...Careful, are some of the squid tentacles still moving?


Coral Reef Snacks
Eltrut

Rumour has it that certain types of coral reefs contain unique properties that can make you more alluring to the one you desire, but no one is sure what the side effects are. Test this out by trying to crunch into chunks of coral reef pieces to see if there are any added effects on your body. Hopefully, they don't ruin your teeth in the meantime.

Oh, and you have to find the correct coral reef too! Red chunks seem to make you more affectionate towards others, while blue chunks seem to make you more volatile towards others. Eaters, beware!


Giant Sea Slugs
Starter Ships

Giant sea slugs tend to only attack ships if they feel threatened but are otherwise peaceful creatures. They're about the size of a large wild cat. They also secrete a slime that contains strong disinfectant properties. This thick slime is highly sought after for its ability to heal wounds cleanly, so kill them and collect as much slime as possible.


Killer Sharkgulls
Eltrut port and ships

Seagulls can be a pain to most ships. Yet, seagulls that have evolved to be violently carnivorous can be even worse. These new birds, effectively named sharkgulls, have been seen attacking ships and ports alike. They are big enough to eat small children in one gulp or will do their best to eat full-grown humans after they've ripped them to bite-sized shreds. Beware and kill them before they can kill you!


Siren's Serenade
Out at Sea

A merchant's ship has crashed upon an outcropping of rocks after being lured in by a group of rogue sirens. These captivating creatures possess the power to ensnare their prey with their enchanting voices, luring unsuspecting souls into the depths to meet the grim fate of drowning.

Search for the missing ship and help rescue the captive sailors before it's too late! You will be supplied with special earplugs to muffle out the siren's voices so be careful to keep your ears effectively plugged. You don't want to succumb to the siren's bloodlust yourself.

Any sailors or rescuers affected by the siren's song can be treated with a harpy's potion that can reverse the song's effect. Or tie up the afflicted for twenty-four hours to wait out the effects.


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[personal profile] wodenworhteweos 2023-08-19 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Barnabas shrugs.]

Mayhap not.

[He stays where he's standing, not looking at Cidolfus just yet, but at the room with the door now firmly shut. After a couple of heartbeats, he returns his gaze back to his former Lord Commander. He's aware how he looks in the rags he found himself in when he woke up. But he doesn't care.]

It doesn't matter, how much or how little you or I changed. Fate still ran its course.

[He pushes himself off the wall.]

We were a good team once. Perhaps we can be again.

[He doesn't expect Cidolfus to join him. Barnabas isn't a fool. Having Cidolfus as an ally would be a benefit if he excepted, but Barnabas burned that bridge for the greater good of humanity.]
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[personal profile] paperclipsong 2023-08-19 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Gus lowers his hands, letting them slide down his face until they come to rest in his lap. Does he look tired? He feels tired. Maybe not physically but in his soul.]

Oh man, I wish it was seasickness. I would kill for a bout of seasickness right now! That'd be so much easier!

[Lots of wide dramatic hand gestures accompany that statement.]
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[personal profile] flamekthunder 2023-08-19 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Hello horse woman, don't you mean lend a hoof—

Eustace was still contemplating on how he can quickly subdue these men without causing too much more of a ruckus. Not only does he want to keep that literal shit away from him, but they are in neutral territory... Though he's fairly certain they are also Corsair, so it should be fine? Maybe he really should shoot them (with lightning), it would really make this all a lot easier. He'd just have to get away before anyone notices that's all—

But then he's caught off guard when someone suddenly flies in and kicks one of them down.

...

Of course, the other men are just as surprised—and even more pissed because how dare this woman!?? Well it really will be an all out brawl and why are there more coming—they must have somehow contacted the rest of their crewmates or whatever group they're part of. At least these Eustace can get more up close and personal, slamming his fist and kicking down another as he nears his mysterious helper.]


Looks like their backup arrived. At this rate we'll attract even more unwanted attention.
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[personal profile] sylreha 2023-08-19 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
Oh? Yeah, I guess it's kinda complicated.

[ The blonde just plops herself into sitting on the floor. Sure, why not. ]

I'm Rikku. I'd say it's nice to meet you, but...we'd both rather be somewhere else, yeah?
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ii.a.

[personal profile] phoenixdominant 2023-08-19 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
[It has been a very confusing arrival. Not only has Joshua found himself in a new world entirely he has no idea what has happened to the one he's left behind. The worry etches on the inside of Joshua's mind and heart. Yet, he still finds enough energy to persevere enough to find answers and that comes with abiding by this world's laws. At least for now.

With his own gear back and his own Eikon returned to him he does feel marginally more equipped to face these things. The warmth of the Phoenix nestled deep inside him is a sort of comfort he didn't know he would miss.

Seeing Benedikta Harman there, her fingers flicker with her own eikonic power... perhaps now he can understand a fraction of what it might have felt like when an Eikon is lost.

But Great Greagor does not know how to approach her. Maybe he'll carefully lower his gaze. He was not staring.]
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sirens

[personal profile] makoglow 2023-08-19 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ This is why you don't go chasing after mysterious voices. Yeah. Thanks for that commentary. It's enough to make Cloud's eyes narrow. He knows it can't possibly aimed at him but still. It's a comment born from experience, most likely.

Not that the sirens are particularly successful in drawing Cloud out. Not like that anyway. But he will take notice of the bolt of lightning from the older man.

Cloud, on the other hand, is going to draw his totally normal sized sword. Note that this is post AC!Cloud so there are several swords in there

No sassy commentary from him. But he is charging right along to "help." ]
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[personal profile] ramuhs 2023-08-19 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Us? A team?

[Although a smile forms, it's more of a sneer, his eyes cold as he just laughs.

Not even in hell—is what he wants to say.

However, as much as he'd just like to leave right then and there, there are questions that rise. Ones he's not sure he'll get a straight answer to, but ones that would be good to have if he did.]


Without your "god" here, what would you even do?
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[personal profile] moremystyle 2023-08-19 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Faris is here to take a more traditional approach to the sharkgulls, and therefore, he is shocked to see someone trying to feed them as though they were regular seabirds.

It's such a sight that she can't help but wonder. Is this Lenna? Is this somehow Lenna transported into a completely different body?!]


Don't do that, you senseless swab!

[There are better ways she could have phrased that. She'll think of them once she's not looking at a young lady in imminent danger of being eaten.]
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[personal profile] ramuhs 2023-08-19 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Cid had heard the poor lad's cries and was quick to make his way over, but...

...Hm?]


Have we met?

[Something about the face seems familiar—in the way that it reminds him of someone else. However—]

Nevermind that. Let's get you up here first.

[And now he'll glance around and finds the crank to hoist up the net. Hang on, Joshua!]
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Reaper | Overwatch | Corsair

[personal profile] gr1m 2023-08-19 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
Stormbringer
I.🐓
[Arrival wasn't smooth, given the sound of startled chickens squawking and flapping about in their section down in the hull. A few other distressed livestock sounds- and a low growl in the dark that was clearly displeased about his appearance. Blending into it for a moment before hauling himself from the 'chicken pen' and brushing hay and feathers off clothing.

A bare hand smoothed down a scarred face, red eyes darting about, taking it all in—]


What the Hell is all of this.

[Could hear and feel the motion that was clearly a ship on the water, already making his way towards where light could be seen. Some way out had to be that way, right? Better be.

Given how he tugged a ragged hood further over his head to mask his face in shadow. A low growl remaining under his breath.]


II.👻
[Oh, he'd been directed to the typewriter room and filled in on a few things- which mean the man was now loose on deck, walking along as he watched others move and work about from the shadow of his hood. Getting a sense of things as it were.

... Or perhaps someone was unlucky enough to see an irritated large cloud of shadow moving about, peering through openings and slinking through barely cracked doors in some deeper exploration.

Not sorry about the crewmate that he might've spooked right out of the 'kitchen' with a shriek from them along the way.]



Eltrut
I.🐙
[He'd found his mask again, and more proper clothing that was his black leather gear. Far more comfortable, and allowed him to walk more freely once they docked and he could move off the ship.

He'd hear about a tattoo parlor, and that was one of the first places he was heading to take care of an issue he had discovered while trying to moved about the ship quietly.

Knowing what the tattoos were supposed to do, the 'magic' wrapped in it, still caught him a bit when stepping through the doors of Inkwave. That knowledge had not prepared the man for the octopus being the artist and running the place. Was this worse than the monkey or not?]


Better be worth it.

[It would be.]

Quests- 🦑 Spicey Squid Eating Challenge
[He didn't necessarily need to eat, but having something stored away that brought heat like that could come in... handy—]

Come on then, don't be afraid of some kick to a meal. The squirming just show how fresh it is.

[Growled out, mask tipped up enough that his lower face was a little uncovered. A well groomed beard and mustache- and a mess of scars on one side of his jaw.

There was a visible grin that bared a few sharp teeth with those words. A bit of challenge to his tone.]
Edited 2023-08-19 03:01 (UTC)
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[personal profile] ramuhs 2023-08-19 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Not another lad who follows voices when he shouldn't—and look, the even share the same first two letters and same number, too.

But he'll appreciate the assistance, letting him get the first strike in as Cid runs in to help the victim still sitting there in a daze. He'll have to drag him away first, so hopefully Cloud can hold out for a bit.]


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Cloud Strife | FFVII | Paladin

[personal profile] makoglow 2023-08-19 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
( ⛈️ Arrival )

[ Nope. Nope, nope, nope. Cloud manages to listen to about how he got here. Bottles. Magic artifact. Ah huh. Got it. And then he's immediately taking off, not speaking. Not talking. No asking questions. And the entire reason is because he's bolting for the railing. Not even ten minutes on the ship and he's already dizzy. Nauseous.

So Cloud can be found hanging off of the railing OR in a random store room. Along the way he's found his clothes, but the blonde is not having a good time. If encountered in a store room, he's sitting on a crate, head in hands and between needs trying to shut everything out. ]



( ⛈️ Inkwave )

They're required...

[ Cloud sounds dubious. Then again, this entire "adventure" sounds pretty dubious. Or maybe just aggravating. He's just thankful for being on "try land." The leviathan might also be floating, but it's not as though Cloud can really detect the movement for him to get sick. So he's already regretting getting wrapped up in this whole mess - only because the fact that ships are going to be in his future no matter what.

He sighs, running a hand through his hair. Cloud doesn't even know what to get. Nor where to put it. Knistej seems to be trying to make some recommendations. And the octopus is patient with him. But Cloud is pretty indecisive about something he's never really considered before. And still wary - though Knistej is insisting that it really is true that the ink will be required to use any magic! It won't hurt too much, he promises.

Cloud still looks. Unsure. ]



( ⛈️ Sharkgulls )

[ There is something soothing, almost cathartic about taking up something as simply as handling someone's problems. When that problem is something like chasing down sharkgulls so no one has to worry about being gobbled up, that is. It's simple. It's easy to do.

Anyone coming across Cloud will see a couple of corpses of the birds (?) scattered about. Culling the current population isn't really much of a work out. Especially not when Cloud seems to be doing something to his overly large sword - to make at least two swords. ]


They've got a nasty bite.

[ Oh. So he had noticed someone approaching! ]


( ⛈️ Wildcard )

[ This is the place where you can just throw me a random starter and I will respond in kind. Cloud can be seen staying as close to "land" as possible. The tavern or in front of MANTA would be good places! ]
Edited 2023-08-19 03:03 (UTC)
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[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2023-08-19 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, yeah. I listened to the shpeal about getting swept away in a bottle and all that.

[But he has no idea how the hell those rifts actually work. Why them? Why now? It's all a big weird mystery.]

But I'm okay. Are you okay?

[Back to the important question here.]
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[personal profile] garudas 2023-08-19 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Benedikta's hardened gaze glances aside to the voice next to her, and with a clap of her fingers shut, the wind disappears.

One of those people, is she? There's only the slightest roll of her eyes in return—it might have been a more dramatic one had she not opened with a compliment.]


The octopus made it fairly clear that they would not be up to snuff. This is nothing like I'm used to.

[She tries again, swirling it around her fingers in an attempt to create a breeze, but—]

A sneeze has more power than this.
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eizen | tales of berseria | corsair

[personal profile] verboaten 2023-08-19 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
a. orientation: sinking like a rock.

[being stuck with the reaper's curse means being used to having the worst possible luck. this ends up the case now. unlike most of the new arrivals, eizen doesn't end up on the ship but finds himself falling past it and right into the ocean. this alone would've been a rough start, but what makes it worse is what he is. the thing about being an earth malak is that you sink like a rock.

eizen manages to surface. there's a lot of questions rushing through his head but he'll save those for a less tricky situation. in looking at the vessel next to him, he immediately notes it's NOT his vessel. doesn't matter. questions later, not drowning now.]


H-hey! Man-- gluh!

[the waves cut him off by going right over his head. by some miracle, he hasn't fully sunk yet but it's getting there. upon surfacing, he hacks out some water before shifting his gaze upward at the deck.]

Man overboard! Mind-- gah [another wave covers him, but his head bobs up faster this time.] --giving me a hand here!?

[if this is any vessel worth its salt then there has to be someone keeping watch.]

b. orientation: exploring.

[after being rescued from the waters, the crew gave eizen a nice rundown of the situation. so he's stuck being a part of this ship's crew. not entirely appealing when there's no other choice, he'll bluntly admit. freedom to choose is what ought to be the backbone of any crew. oh well, they provided information and provisions so he can return the favor by sticking around.

but that doesn't mean he can't scrutinize this ship down to every last detail. eizen is wandering around the stormbringer and taking everything the ship has to offer.]


Not bad, but this vessel has nothing on the Van Eltia.

[just saying. the tech and stuff is good, but the van eltia is the van eltia.]

What it lacks for in technology, it makes up for by its sheer prowess and ability to outmaneuver even the royal fleet. That's to say nothing of the comradery of its crew.

[who is he talking to? himself? to whoever's close by? yes.]

c. tavern: a drink and brawl.

[the first thing eizen did upon arriving in town: acquire a tattoo. the second thing eizen did: ask about the nearest tavern. a drink is well earned after a day like today. it'd be criminal not to sample some of what the local bar has to offer, as well. so eizen wastes no time in making his way over to the minstrel and cask.

upon entering, the drunk beckoning him over receives a glance but no other response. eizen has been around enough drunks to know they're best ignored. he walks over to the bartender and speaks with no hesitation as he places some coin on the table.]


Whiskey, your strongest.

[the order comes quickly enough and a satisfied smile crosses his face. it looks good quality but looks matter little. the flavor and smoothness --its very essence!-- is what makes a truly good whiskey.

however, the reaper's curse cannot simply allow him to savor a drink. it's right as he gets his drink that all those unsatisfied with the drunk come to take out their frustrations on him. the large brawl that breaks out receives a brief look of acknowledgement but nothing further from eizen. he doesn't care.

that is, until something makes him care. it happens just as he's lifting the glass to his lips. a random brawler gets pushed at him and sends the glass flying out of his hand. it shatters a distance away. eizen's eyes shift over to the glass before they narrow coldly at the brawlers.]


Getting between a man and his drink is a risky business.

[and the consequences must be faced for such a deed. in other words, eizen's jumping into the brawl.

as in most brawls, some chairs and tables do get thrown around. it's just the nature of them. not everyone is as familiar with that, however, and eizen notices one table get aimed at an innocent bystander. eizen rushes over in time to get in front of the person and punch the table off to the side. he'll glance at the person behind him out of the corner of his eye.]


Either take cover or fight: those are your two choices.

d. wildcard.

(ooc: if none of these work for you or you wanna plan something out, feel free! you can contact me either here or on plurk at [plurk.com profile] Sharoune
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[personal profile] paperclipsong 2023-08-19 03:16 am (UTC)(link)
Heh, yeah, "complicated" is the right word.

[Gus holds out his hand for her to shake. He actually has no idea if they do that here or where she's from, but, well, he'll find out.]

Gus. That means you're also not from this realm, right?
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[personal profile] activatingcombatmode 2023-08-19 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
[He's not one to judge. Sometimes power comes in small packages. Or in this case small gremlins.

Zack cracks his knuckles with a grin of his own.]


I couldn't have said it better myself. Maybe whoever put up this job has never had a pet before.

[Now the question is... How do they handle some huge slugs? Nicely?]
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[personal profile] photographice 2023-08-19 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
[It sure is weird! March is only able to be so casual about things because she has experience with both waking up in a new place with no explanation and in traveling to new worlds where she doesn't know what to expect. Treating it like any other trailblazing expedition has helped. The only downside is that no one else from the Astral Express is here with her this time...]

Oh, pretty! I bet it'll be super cute.

What kind of abilities are you getting from the sunflower?
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[personal profile] photographice 2023-08-19 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
[It's better to make the best of things rather than dwell on the negative, right? March totally understands that.]

Hmm... well, I've seen a lot of pirate-y things here. Maybe you're getting a skull and crossbones to fit in?

[LOOK, she's doing her best to guess with almost nothing to go on.]
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[personal profile] garudas 2023-08-19 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
[She does indeed turn, the voice not registering as fast as she draws her sword at the sound of her name. In all the ruckus—the shouting, the grunt of the man who'd taken a swing at her, and the laughter from the other side of the tavern from the merry onlookers—her first instinct is to question who and how they know her name. She didn't remember spotting a familiar walk in...

The edge of the blade swings close, the cold steel stopping just short of the flesh of his neck as he lifts his mug to her, and as soon as she recognizes that look, those piercing eyes, that smirk curled upon his lips...

The sword drops from her hands, and it's something of a relief that the others are too occupied with their barbaric brawl to pay her any mind because there is both a spark of panic as well as familiarity in her widening eyes.]


M-my liege...

[Not only does she stand before him without Garuda, powerless and damn near paralyzed with fear of what that might mean, but she had raised her fucking sword to him. She tries to keep her voice steady, tries not to falter back that step that she does, and tries to meet his gaze, the latter which she cannot manage. Not after that show of subversion.]

I... did not know it was you.
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[personal profile] pinksidekicking 2023-08-19 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ They probably don't come smaller or more gremlin than Nimona - only because height is whatever she wants it to be.

Still, it's good to know she won't have to beat up everyone who tries to come hurt these snails. ]


Then it's a good thing they sent us to do it for them.

[ She brushes her thumb across her nose like a badass. ]

So, I could go over there, introduce myself, ask them nicely if they'll share their slime with us in a language they'll understand. Just... don't freak out.

[ This guy looks like he swings swords around for a living, if he's not already carrying around that big Buster sword. ]
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[personal profile] photographice 2023-08-19 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks!

[March is gonna settle into the open seat with her large, reddish drink garnished with orange and cherry. This bar caters to all tastes, including the sorts of customers who don't want to taste their alcohol.]

Taverns are pretty popular around these parts, I guess! I think this is only the second time I've ever been in one.
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you don't say... :eyes:

[personal profile] strung 2023-08-19 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's technically still on the outs with his gremlin thanks to the stunt she pulled at the Essen Tasch. He wouldn't hate seeing her, though. So far this one seems less stabby.

Alucard judges by the groan and stifled thrashing below that it's probably safe to sit down on the edge of the table. He lowers himself down easily, one knee tented casually before him, the other dangling off the edge. He's tall enough his foot could reach the floor to keep the table from toppling over, but the toe of his boot presses one of the man's shoulders instead to assist with keeping him pinned. ]


Which would you say pairs best with a sweet wine?

[ She seems slow on the uptake that he's teasing her, but that's fine. It's almost adorable. ]
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[personal profile] garudas 2023-08-19 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Her shrieks have turned into sobs so loud and as violent as her pounding on the door that she can't recognize the voice on the other side. All she knows is that it is someone—anyone—who might open it for her. A friend or foe, it didn't matter, but—]

Get me out of this fucking place!

[Whoever it was, she would deal with them after. She would claw their eyes out with her own nails, she would bite their noses off if she had to, she will do whatever it takes to be free. She wouldn't need Garuda for that. If they mean to put her in chains, she will not allow it.

And when an answer doesn't come immediately, she screams again, the door thumping wildly as she throws her body against it.]


Open it!

[Before she tears this fucking ship to shreds with her bare hands.]
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[personal profile] photographice 2023-08-19 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
I think it's a bit more powerful than a sneeze...

[Probably? A sneeze isn't that powerful, right? And she can control it, which is better than sneezes that just take you by surprise.]

Well, he did his best. And maybe you can train it up over time? Like a muscle or something.

[She's trying to be reassuring!]