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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 April 24th and apply on May 1st. Our EMP/ATP can be found here.

All threads related to the snapping turtle prompts are worth 6 points.

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 April 12th 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 April 23rd)

GETTING STARTED

This section can be timed for any time after April 12th 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 lookout 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.

OUTSIDE THE TURTLE

The results of the recent island raid along with the implementation of Armada insignias has created a tense atmosphere. Rumors that it was those from Elah who spearheaded the grotesque trend of the crystallization of living creatures to put on display have been spreading, while the Corsairs are responsible for supplying their greed. It's clear that members of both Armadas were involved in some way, yet there are those who try to place worse blame on the other. Because of this, attempts for First Tides festivities throughout the month have been stifled. Some are still able to come together to celebrate the importance of the leviathans that allow people to survive on their backs, with the current divide making residents particularly more loyal to their home leviathan.

But when the sudden appearance of a large snapping turtle that is almost twice the size of Eltrut appears, its jaws snapping and aggressively moving as if to fight the bewildered leviathan, all that tension, anger, and frustration seems to pivot towards the aggressor. Dubbed Reppansagen, fleets from both Armadas join in to try and force the leviathan away, each side moving as if to prove themselves. Some are reckless, ships crushed or swallowed by the snapping turtle's monstrous jaws, but eventually those who manage to breach the shell realize that this turtle isn't rampaging without reason.

Ominous spiny spikes protrude from the turtle's shell, and turtlefolk who have joined the fray are able to figure out at least a few reasons for the turtle's aggression. Where the spines came from is a mystery for now. Thus within a day, objectives pivot from fighting the turtle to helping it, though there are still those who are more on the defensive until the turtle calms down. Due to the massive size of the turtle and the spines, this would be a weeks long undertaking.

With a common "enemy" now in their midst, the two Armadas will form something of a "truce" to allow better partnership. This means the insignia effects have been lessened, allowing those from opposite sides to be within each other's presence for a few hours longer before they feel that burn and must separate. This particular effect is only active on the snapping turtle. Everywhere else remains the same, and remedies can be used if they are acquired. (Note: for those unfamiliar, due to current events, everyone has an insignia reflecting their Armada affiliation on the back of their hand. Please refer to the Captain's Log for detailed information on the effects this has on everyone.)

⛵ Snapping jaws. The leviathan has been swimming and snapping at any ships sailing by. Getting too close will result in ships getting snapped into pieces in the turtle’s strong and destructive jaws. Avoid getting snapped up and or swallowed whole. Some ships might be automatically lured in when the turtle opens its mouth and its golden tongue shimmers, magically enticing pilots to steer their ships right into its jaws.

🐡 Pulling spines. The snapping leviathan is cranky for a big reason. A massive reason. Extremely large, jagged spines have pierced their way through the snapping turtle’s thick shell and have to be removed. Find a way to grip onto these massive spears and pull them free from the shell to give the turtle some well needed relief. But be careful because the spines can be incredibly poisonous.

💊 Healing. After the spines have been removed, the turtle will need an immense amount of healing. That will include the wounds and scratches that can be found all over the turtle's legs, neck, and head as well. Those with healing skills or healing items should consider using them on these wounds so that the shaky earthquakes in the area might stop.

🌿 Snapping vegetation. Just like the snapping turtle leviathan itself, a lot of the local flora and fauna is prone to being a little snappy. Large pitcher plants, cobra lilies and venus fly traps are littered all over the leviathan and will snap up and try to swallow any passersby. Don’t get stuck!

🥀 Thick pollen. The local vegetation has a habit of emitting powerful wafts of thick pollen that can alter moods if the pollen is accidentally inhaled. The pollen can do anything to the body, from causing severe drowsiness to severe … ahem. Arousal.

🐢 Baby snapping turtles. Don’t forget that it is the First Tide season. That means that there are hatching baby turtles everywhere that need to be guided to safe waters before they’re munched on by predators. Baby snapping turtles are also hatching on the turtle’s shores and will need to be carefully guided to the water. But these little guys are extremely snappy. So, don’t lose a finger or two!

The "ground" is mostly just the shell of the leviathan, and it is dry, rocky, and almost barren with vegetation mostly found on the higher ridges. Living around the bottom ridges are various gangs of scavengers that make a living out of salvaging what the snapping turtle has left behind in its wake. They salvage anything from broken materials to valuable goods. They are greedy, sneaky thugs who will lie, steal and kill to make a dubloon. Be careful not to get robbed.

Deeper and higher up the shell are hidden villages of snapping turtlefolk that, most likely because of the scavengers, are hostile and aggressive to outsiders. Venture too close and one may be attacked with barbed spears, the tips like small jaws that will clamp down and hook into the target's flesh, making it difficult to remove. But if one can help rid them of the scavengers and prove they are helping the leviathan, they may loosen up. Perhaps guiding one of the other turtlefolk from Eltrut over to help translate and communicate will help. Getting on their good side will yield guides, assistance in pulling out the spines, and even some rare minerals and materials, including some treasures they may have collected or taken from the scavengers.

INSIDE THE TURTLE

Whether on purpose or being caught by the leviathan's lure, those who get too close to the turtle's mouth will need to either somehow steer their ship through or save the crushing weight that destroys their ship. Inside the turtle's mouth is a graveyard of broken ships that it has attempted to snap and eat. Broken, waterlogged wood and rusty metal is scattered everywhere, not to mention the occasional floating skeleton or lost treasure. Those who attempt to travel through the mouth can try and dislodge any painful pieces that may have pierced the turtle’s gums and perhaps it will release them in gratitude.

But for those who are unable or caught in the strong current and are swallowed, if not on a ship then there is a lot of debris that can be used as a surfing board or a raft to travel down what will be a very long drop through its throat. This will be a test for many ships and where many who survived the initial crushing jaws may topple over and wreck if they can't maintain steady balance.

It will eventually even out and those who manage to survive it all will find themselves in the stomach. By the entrance the water is turbulent but safe, but the water grows more acidic the further in, becoming a toxic, acidic ocean that is very dangerous to the touch. Any live tissue that enters this part of the water will be slowly dissolved and digested. It is best to avoid getting in the ocean water whatsoever. But crossing it… That might be the bigger challenge.

🏚️ Stomach villages. Inside the stomach is where the inside of the turtle doesn’t seem so much like the inside of an animal. The turtle’s insides are rocky and craggy, with plateaus and steep mountains to traverse. There are even lights in the distance that show that there might be living communities down here who have been making the most of their life inside the leviathan, shipwrecked crew who accepted their fate. Venturing further, travellers will find small villages of slugfolk who might be eager for visitors. They’ll be willing to trade and sell goods and have an interesting selection of medicinal ingredients that are made out of…slug slime.

🦠 Growths and fumes. Being inside the turtle has its fair shares of dangers. There are bulbous growths that can be found all over the stomach lining. These growths contain terrible bubbles of gas that can make anyone extremely sick, but the growths must be removed in order to give the area and the turtle some much-needed relief. If destroyed, the area will momentarily flood with smelly gas before it dissipates, leaving it healthier and more breathable than before.

🧫Viruses. Bizarre creatures seem to be crawling all over the area, attaching themselves to anything and anyone to suck out their nutrients and energy. These little creatures have been dubbed viruses and they also need to be destroyed as soon as possible. They look like tiny oozing piles of goop with big bubbly eyes.

💎 Treasure gacha. The leviathan’s body is littered with lost treasure and relics to find. Some of it is valuable or magical and some of it is complete trash. All sorts of things can be dug up from the leviathan’s insides to be kept! While there are numerous chests and treasures to be found, players can comment below to roll a specific item their character might dig up. Test your luck! Only one roll per character.

It is soon discovered that there is a legendary pirate ship, the Blood Onyx. Captained by the ruthless weaselfolk pirate Vermino, it was once known as the terror of seas, plundering ships and ransacking towns for all the gold and riches they could have. It is rumored to have disappeared over a hundred years ago after stealing from an ancient sea worm's hoard, and thus many assumed the worm got its revenge. Now, those who have entered the leviathan's stomach will find the ship itself on a small rocky island in the middle of the acid ocean, its red tattered sails blanketing the walls and black stained hull battered and broken among the cliff like rocks deep in the turtle's stomach. It looks as if the crew may have lived there for a time, perhaps even part of the communities that are here now…

There are warnings that the ship is haunted and those who try to venture out are said to never return, their corpses found floating in the water before slowly disappearing. But of the small few who manage, they speak of ghosts and undead guarding the vast riches still contained in the hull, and even bring back a few artifacts they manage to swipe. It is also said there are some powerful artifacts from the sea worm, items and books that speak of crossing worlds and traveling great distances. Some of these artifacts may be scattered outside of the ship throughout the stomach in the form of glowing rings. Whether any of this is actually true…only one way to find out.

Once further through the stomach there is an exit leading into the intestines. There is no water here, instead it is made of multiple long, winding caverns that look like they are also made out of earth and stone. They are rough and hilly and it will be quite the trek to get through them to reach the end. Those with ships will have to figure out how to move them over the land. What’s worse is the tunnels seem to absorb and reject all forms of light sources, so anyone travelling through these tunnels will have to do it in pitch black darkness. But perhaps there is a way to find the light. Holding hands with a precious person might make the walls light up and glow… This note might be learned from the slugfolk in the area who happily sing a song.

Song lyrics:

Two lovers, forbidden from one another
A war divides their people
And a mountain divides them apart
Built a path to be together
And die...
Secret tunnel!
Secret tunnel!
Through the mountain!
Secret, secret, secret, secret tunnel!

As they get closer to the "exit," things will start smelling a bit foul and by now everyone should have figured out where they need to go to escape. There's also a bit of a…blockage that will prevent an easy out. To help relieve the leviathan of its constipation, there are some glowing mushrooms growing along the rock walls around the area and back in the intestines that when crushed and mixed into the dark river will soften things up. Massaging the rough walls might help relax things as well. Once enough has been mixed, there will be a loud guURugLGllle, a signal that the leviathan is ready to blow. It's their one shot to be expelled out of the leviathan, so don't waste it!

QUESTS

The current MANTA Board is available, but we have a couple of additional quests that are specific for the event! These quest in particular is more related to First Tides festivities, good for those who may be less interested in dealing with the cranky turtle. 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.

Lei’d Back Business

Eltrut

Unfortunately, this year the First Tide festivities have mostly been cancelled at large on Eltrut. But that’s not stopping some of the local turtlefolk from taking to the market squares to sell their leftover goods; after all, they don’t want their hard work to go to waste! From flower leis to seashell necklaces to a mystery special crab soup, help the turtlefolk to sell their wares and keep the spirit of First Tide alive!

Shell Yeah, More Babies

Everywhere

While the main festivities aren’t occurring, it is still time for baby turtles to hatch. For those who don’t venture to the giant snapping turtle, they can still find plenty of regular baby turtles who still need to be helped to get to the water. They won’t bite your fingers off, but their more docile nature still makes them prime targets for predators. Help guide them safely to the ocean waters. Just be careful of the particularly violent razor-beak pelicans, who will do anything to snack on a baby turtle.

Turtle Untangle

Everywhere

Some of the larger, adult turtles around are getting caught in local fishing nets. Since they are so big, they need help in getting themselves detangled from the mess and back to the ocean. But there are some fishermen around who might want to poach the turtles for themselves to make turtle soup. Help rescue the turtles! And maybe give those fishermen a piece of your mind?

Shady Selling

Naughtilust

There are rumours on the Naughtilust of a shady merchant selling supplements and aphrodisiacs that are supposedly made from turtle shells and other such materials. While the supplements don’t appear to be dangerous, the notion of hunting down turtles warrants investigation. Track down the source of these rumours and put a stop to the merchant selling these materials. Or… Are you more interested in getting some of those special materials for yourself?

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Ughhhh.

[ she doesn't want to be on the same side, she hates this, she'd rather always be on the opposite side because this was meant to be her attempt at rescuing and saving. it's little, but hey, it works. the tenrec watches as the cloaked figure goes flying into a vending machine, not as bloody as she'd want, but it's something. ]

I am not working with you.

[ because she won't play by the girl's rules, especially when she doesn't like her. this one always talks as though she doesn't know her, that surge is from the future, and it may be true... you hear something long enough it starts to become real. much like starline with his need to implant kill sonic in her brain.

she spins in place, pulling the net into her before curling into a ball and busting free in order to throw it back at about three of the figures so that they fall back against the walls, bumping their heads, and getting knocked out by the smell. ]

Do what you gotta to keep them alive, but I'm rippin' them straight in half.

[ because when one runs up to her, surge is quick to kick them right into where amy is. she can move and let them slam into a wall, or she can catch them, either way. surge doesn't care. ]

I think you're too late for that, just FYI.

[ Whatever, they aren't working together. The girl's attitude is shit, and she's done dealing with her, anyways. Amy heaves a sigh, and as the weirdos are kicked at her, she just sort of uses her hammer to smack them away. She doesn't want to kill them, but it doesn't mean she isn't going to just. Let them get away unscathed, either. She flashes Surge an irritated look, before she turns to grab the nearest hooded figure, a woman this time, by the arm. She gets tossed into one of the men, and the force knocks him down.

Those two are also used as living golf balls, and the duo soar gracefully through the air until they just sort of smash into the side of a building unceremoniously. The same building, in fact, that Surge had punched before. The crack she made widens. ]

This is so stupid... [ And WHACK. Yet another person flies as she hits him HARD, sending him flying clear over a building. Is. Is she mumbling to herself about how stupid this whole situation is and how stupid it is that Surge is being so fucking weird and cryptic while this is all going on? Yes. Yes, she is. ]

[ at times, surge has to jump to avoid who amy hits into, making sure they don't hit her upon impact. the dent in the wall widens, and surge stares at the damage which is... actually cool, but it's a shame she leaves them alive. besides, while amy is dealing with them and punting the extra bodies from wall to wall, surge is dashing out towards the initial person she was punching the shit out of. ]

Hey. I won't tell you again. Where ya hidin' the goods?

[ she grabs them by their collar, picking them up and glancing back at amy as she holds the man. ]

You already know what she did to ya first time, I can throw you, and she'll do it again. Hahaha!!

[ the creature shivers, they shake their head, and it's them babbling about how the location is in their pocket with a code written on the back. unfortunately, surge frowns as she looks at where she needs to dig, and instead throws them on the floor. her shoe on their rear, the tenrec leans down to rip the skirt part of their cloak off, and then proceeds to yank their pants off as well.

she'll take both.

it doesn't take long until someone is running up behind surge, knife in hand as they try and swipe at the girl. she jumps to the side, the human accidentally swiping too fast that the weapon goes right into their leg. ]

Stupid!!

[ There is a reason why Amy stands in as Team Sonic's powerhouse when Knuckles is unavailable; where she lacks Sonic's speed and Tails' flight and sheer brainpower, she makes up for in spades by her sheer strength and might alone. And she could hit these idiots a whole lot harder. She could take that route and cause blood spatter and brain matter and death all over this street, but she doesn't because it's not who she is.

Besides. There are far worse fates than death, she thinks. Being locked up for a good long time, nursing concussions and sore spots for weeks and months afterwards is just extra icing on the cake.

The pink hedgehog pauses, glancing over at Surge as she grabs her initial victim. This time around, Amy isn't even trying to stop her -- she's waiting. Waiting to see if Surge actually tosses him, and if she needs to beat him off into the distance with the rest of his buddies. Fortunately for them both, he seems to be a coward and gives up the ghost pretty quickly.

Her eyes widen as that next human comes up behind Surge with a knife -- and she's relieved that the tenrec is far smarter, faster, and savvier than they are. She winces at the knife goes into their leg and they cry out and fall down, but she looks glad to see that Surge herself doesn't seem to be injured. ]

Nice one!

[ She ducks down, sensing the human woman behind her, and she grabs her arm and flings the woman right over her shoulder, slamming her into the ground. A good kick upside the head is enough to knock her out cold, and the pinkette heaves a long sigh. ]

Think that's the last of them?

[ why is this girl talking like they did this together! obviously it was a threat to the person and they're not actually a duo, they're not a team, and kitsunami would go crazy if surge did anything like that so willingly. she exhales through her nose like a bull, rolling her eyes and then crossing her arms as she looks to the side. ]

Look.

[ give her a moment to try and get her thoughts together. even though she left the most of them to amy, this doesn't mean they have to link up and figure out what's going on together. can't they go their separate ways? ]

I dunno what ya want from me, and you're tryna find out who doin' all this stuff with the turtles.

[ there's two pairs of pockets in her arms, and she's not giving them up. what she can do is stand there with one hand on her hip and the fabric placed to her chest.

when someone starts to move from the ground to try and stand up, surge will kick a rock in their direction, hitting the middle of their head so that they fall back to the ground. ]

Shouldn't you make a move and go tend to that if you're serious about it.

[ No insults or shouting? Progress! At least, as far as Amy's concerned that is. She's not surprised that Surge is wanting to go her own way, and Amy's not about to stop her. Even if the other girl kinda bad a few key clues to, you know. The whole thing Amy had also been trying to solve.

It is frustrating, because they currently have a common goal. But she's also not going to force the issue, either. ]

I don't want anything from you. And you're right.

[ She watches, a little amused, as the person gets hit with a rock and sent back into dreamland. ]

....nah. I think I'll leave you to it. You've got this covered.

[ She flicks her wrist-- now you see it, now you don't. Her hammer disappears into wherever it goes when she isn't using it, and she turns away from the other girl, not wanting to bother her further. ]

[ she's so weird, well, that's fine with surge because as the girl walks away, surge can feel a hand around her ankle.

tilting her head down, it's the guy she had ripped the pants from. he's holding onto her tight, and the tenrec squats down with an annoyed expression. ]

If you wanna live, let me go.

[ it's as much as she's going to give, the figure chuckling, and there's this faint whisper, their voice cracking and saying something how this isn't over.

that it's only just begun.

she doesn't know if that's their last breath or what, but surge stands up, kicking the hand off their ankle as they turn around looking to see if the hedgehog girl is gone or not. ]

Ugh... This is stupid.

[ kicking the sack of flesh, the tenrec only takes a few steps away. ]

GIRL! HE SAID YOU'RE GUNNA DIE GOING THAT WAY!!

[ yeah, she's yelling. ]

[ Amy pauses mid step as she hears Surge yell, and she twists around to look back at her. Something about a dude and dying--

She barely has time to react as a sword is flung in her direction, and she ducks under it a split second before it hits. Instead, it slams into the trunk of a tree amd embeds deeply. She stares at it for a long few seconds.

Excuse her while she just. Backs awsy rightback to where she had been standing previously. ]

Thanks for that! [ She says, awfully cheerful for someone who was nearly decapitated a few seconds ago. ] I'm gonna assume he didn't... tell you which way doesn't lead to death?

Nope, but I'm only tellin' ya he's out to kill you because you beat those other freaks to a pulp.

[ the least she can do, it's not like there's anything else that can be done here. it seems as though someone will watch them, hunt them down, and surge is already aware this isn't the big bag at all.

throwing the pants in amy's direction, the tenrec will take advantage of her. if she's useful then she can do this. ]

Pockets, probably cursed or gunna lead you to ya death, but whatever.

Aha, thanks. They uh, definitely deserved it.

[ The pants land atop Amy's head, and for a few seconds she simply stands there, wearing them like some sort of crude, stupid hat. She pulls them off from atop her head after a moment and stares at them. ]

Thanks! [ For cursed shit that will lead to her death? Maybe. She pauses to dig around in the pockets, before humming as she pulls out a slip of paper-- a small map. A location is circled, along with a code being written on the back.

She tosses the pants back onto the dude because he's weird and awkward just laying there in boxers. It's fine though. The important item is in her hand.]

It's cool. It wouldn't be the first time, won't be the last, either.

[ She studies the map for a moment. ]

Looks like we aren't far from where they're producing the...

[ ...she's not saying fuck potions, thanks. ]

...stuff.

Are you always like... too modest or whatever?

[ why does it seem like she's too pure or something to say what it is, that's annoying. for someone who can hit away at various people with a giant hammer and not care, but she crosses the line at calling them aphrodisiacs, she can't even say fuck potions. ]

Anyway... We're going to take their shit, you can take some of those potions. It might help ya let loose.

[ so that she isn't so stuck up in her ways, and as for scourge, she wants to take from them whatever they have that could be useful, but what is considered useful around a place like this. the tenrec tosses the other pair of ripped attire back on the ground as she realizes that she doesn't need it anymore.

she guesses that as long as the other girl doesn't annoy her they can go the same direction. surge knows how to play the calm, manipulative, waiting-type, but sometimes she'd rather let loose and kill what's a problem to her.

since amy isn't getting in the way... ]

No? I dunno. Maybe.

[ She doesn't. Really think about it too much. She just tries to be respectful and polite... mostly. Fuck potions are not in her vocabulary. ]

Err-- [ She DOESN'T NEED APHRODISIACS? Her cheeks turn as pink as her fur for a second, before she just. Shakes it off. ] I'll pass on the potions, but sure, I'm down to take their crap.

[ Amy's mostly interested in weapons. Not so much to use, but to sell. Money is money, and Amy does, in fact, need some money. Funds are tight right now.

She glances down at the map in her hand and studies it. ]

Looks like if we take the forest route, we'll get to wherever this is leading us to the quickest.

[ she totally needs something because why is she acting like this, she needs.... a good time. this will help fix her stuffy attitude that allows no fun, no killing, and basically whatever else she thinks is bad which really isn't. ]

No way, that's stupid! Some freak gave us that, you go around.

[ someone would be waiting for them going the straight path, listen, she's done this many times before and she knows when they're being led to a trap. even though amy has the map, she decides to take a different path to get to where they need to go as long as she should know what she's going after.

a weird, sketchy place would make sense. even though she doesn't have her abilities yet, she believes she can handle them with what she has. ]

If you wanna die easy, yeah, go the exact way written down. I'm going up.

[ she jumps to one side of the wall, hoping to the other as she flips up so she can be on top of the roof where those goons were at initially. surge looks around to gauge her surroundings to take in the nightlife of this place, people making sure to avoid that specific alleyway.

...

they must know things happen there. ]

[ That is not how aphrodisiacs work... also, say no to drugs WOW? ]

Yeah, that's true, but--

[ Amy didn't say that path was the one marked. But also she's not going to argue with Surge, because for once they are slightly getting along and she wants to keep it that way. ]

Wait, here! [ She folds the map into a paper airplane and just. Tosses it up to Surge. She wants to play leader, and Amy is okay with letting her. And if she's going to play leader, she needs to look at the map, damn it. There are several paths they could take, some looking far easier than others. ]

[ she'll catch it easily before plopping her ass down on the edge of the roof and dangling her feet while giving it a good look.

okay, what does it say. it doesn't say she has to play nice with an enemy, no, it has a couple different paths that leads to this location. she looks up then back down at the map, then she turns it upside down to make sure there's no trick to it before placing it right side up. ]

Which way are ya goin'?

[ she looks down at amy, her teal eyes basically glow in the dark, her one eye looks much better than what it was before... or maybe there's still issues, it just hasn't shown itself yet. ]

[ Amy watches the other girl as she studies the map. Her own hands are behind her back, and she sways back and forth patiently as Surge looks things over. She herself is not looking at the map, no. She is looking at Surge.

The tenrec looks better than the last time they encountered one another. Her eye does, at least-- and despite the animosity, she's glad that Surge is okay. Where Surge considers Amy an enemy, the pink girl feels a bit the opposite. She can't be an enemy if she doesn't know her.

She blinks when Surge speaks. ]

Well, the path through the forest is the easiest, but you brought up a good point. It's probably the most guarded.

[ Her head tilts as she considers. ]

The longer way looks to be the mountain pass, but it would out us directly at the back of whatever place that map leads to. So, that might have its advantages, you know?

[ the other girl is... an enemy in the way that being so connected with sonic makes her an enemy, she's also an issue to surge's sanity. if they had all led different lives or if they had stopped sonic from making poor decisions, if they had handled his mistakes easier then surge could have lived her life as the girl she was supposed to be. at that time, she probably wasn't a thought in this world, nor was she a piece of sand with the million of others.

no one, aside from kitsunami, has helped her ever. ]

...I guess, mountain pass seems doable.

[ speaking aloud her plans with the enemy doesn't make her happy either.

doing anything with the enemy doesn't do anything to make her feel reassured, because all that she does now will get back to sonic in some form. she knows it, it's so absurd that surge's hand shakes while holding the map, and she has to stop herself from throwing at fit at the thought.

she hates being here knowing that, but her feelings compared to the praise that she could achieve if she sees this through weighs more since it's just amy. ]

Should steal their clothes so we fit in.

[ Unfortunately for Amy, she's oblivious to Surge's thought process. While she personally doesn't have any beef with this other girl, she doesn't hate the other for having it with her. Whatever she must have done to her in the future?? Or... or whenever, it must have been bad. She just wishes she knew what it was.

Her emerald gaze falls onto the knocked out forms of the weirdo humans in cloaks. ]

Good idea.

[ With that, Amy makes her way over to the closest two, and she carefully removes their cloaks. She pauses, and then takes the time to carefully pat them down, too; she produces two knives. She holds both the cloaks up and the weaponry -- she REALLY doesn't want to have to use these knives, but also... she doesn't feel like getting killed, either. Or, even worse, getting Surge killed by mistake. So, yeah. Weapons are a must here. ]

Between the cloaks and the darkness, I think we're at a pretty big advantage here. Especially if we're able to sneak in and surprise them, you know?

Ughhhhhh.

[ it's this "we, we" stuff that she keeps saying. it's disgusting, annoying even, and surge is split between doing this herself while ditching the hedgehog or just settling because someone has to view her victory and tell the masses.

the tenrec jumps forward with a flip, and falls down to her feet with ease on the ground with a a thud. stretching her arms, and then bringing her hands together to crack at her knuckles, the girl looks at the cloaks that amy has acquired. snatching one from her, she wastes no time putting it on, but there's this issue with her hair that surge is already pulling back the hood because this almost feels stupid if not for the girl holding her hand out for one of the knives. ]

Gimmie.

[ she's got to make this work, and it's with one hand extended that she's waiting for the other to hand it over. hopefully she trusts surge enough to give it because why would anyone, especially when the girl makes it known that she doesn't like amy at all. even now, she's only putting up with her because of what they have to do. ]

Do you really hate me that much?

[ The answer is probably yes. And that's just sorta whatever, honestly. To be fair, she doesn't entirely look forward to doing this, either; and she doesn't really get why Surge hasn't just sorta said 'fuck you' yet and left. She could; she's had plenty of opportunity, and it's not like Amy could catch her even if she wanted to. No one could keep up with her, she thinks, except for the likes of Sonic and Shadow.

Huh.

She arches a brow as Surge struggles with her hair and the cloak. She knows better than to giggle or laugh, though, even if the sight is an amusing one. Amy doesn't have the same issue... mostly. The cloak is WAY too big for her; then again, it's also way too big for Surge, given how short they are compared to the idiots who had previously worn them. ]

Errr... do you need help? [ She. Is definitely gesturing to the hair. As for the knife? Surprisingly, Amy hands one over without thinking much of it. Surge doesn't act like she's going to swipe at her right now, so, it's probably safe. Hopefully. ]

I do.

[ without hesitation, without any thought on the matter, yes. she hates her, whe hates anyone in connection to that blue hedgehog because she knows what they're capable and incapable of. indirectly, every bad thing that has happened to her is thanks to those "encouraging" friends of hers. ]

But I have someone I hate more so you can live with that.

[ there's no other way to think, it's this pain inside of her that never subsides, for being a creation... maybe it's cruel that the quack left emotions, allowed her to feel pain and anger, even sadness. the tenrec holds the knife, bringing it to the bottom of the cloak so she can begin cutting excess fabric that she doesn't need off.

the piece falls to the floor and she rejects the other's need to help, what she does is bring the knife to the hood, cutting a hole so her hair can slip through with ease. ]

Fix ya clothes, we got work to do.

[ Ouch. Amy actually flinches a little when Surge just easily confirms what she already knows. ]

You still haven't told me why, though.

[ Amd she hates someone else even more? That's not reassuring at all. Amy doesn't say anything else after that because there's nothing else to say. She doesn't know anything about the other girl and she can't fix something she can't even begin to even know how to fix.

It does confirm something though-- after this, she needs to stay as far away from this girl as possible. To be fair, she gad already been trying to do that, and this is her own fault because she just had to go and get involved.

Well, not again after this. She doesn't need a knife to r i p the hem of her own cloak. She just pulls, and while it isn't even, she doesn't particularly care right now. She just wants to get this over with. ]

What's tellin' ya why gunna do for me!?

[ that's a problem, it pisses her off because amy's sin has already started, it's something that can't be corrected. she made her mistake way before she ever met surge here. amy keeps doing this thing where she acts like she doesn't know surge, that they've never met, or anything.

it's really getting under her skin. ]

When you look at me, what do you see?

[ does this help amy? probably not, but the tenrec stands there with a knife in hand and a messy cloak to hide her appearance. her eyes stare right through the other, waiting for her to respond.

what does she see? ]

Because I want to fix whatever I did wrong? How am I supposed to apologize if I don't know?

[ Amy blinks at the question. What does she see when she looks at Surge? ]

I see a really pretty, strong woman whose angry and hurt. Frustrated.

[ Her shoulders drop. She's empathetic enough to see the anger and hurt at least, and it's in Amy's nature to want to try amd help and fix these things. But knowing that she is part of the problem sort of puts a damper on that because she doesn't even know what the hell she did to earn such a reaction in the first place. ]

AHAHA!! You think an APOLOGY will fix it?

[ an apology of a life she doesn't have anymore, a past that she doesn't know, all because she was built to be a killing machine all because of someone's obsessive crush on a stupid fool!? an apology cannot fix those days of death looming over her shoulders, or under her feet if she made one improper jump. an apology cannot turn back time before to being cultured in a tube all because of a madman's design.

and that apology cannot stop surge from running right against amy, pushing the girl against the wall of the alley. that ... hypothetical apology cannot stop surge from bringing that knife to her neck and a glare that doesn't lose its edge.

her heart beats deep within her chest, hell, she doesn't know if that's real. how amy sees her only upsets her more, what right does she have to compliment then point out her pain and suffering. the girl has done this before, it's to mock her, she knows that.

she has to. ]

You're trying to get under my skin, aren't ya?

[ it feels like it. the praise then speaking of her pain, why can't she just say that surge is angry, and irritated, and frustrated, and whatever negative feeling comes with it!? ]

I've lost everything and you had a helping hand in that. I should kill you now.

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