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( the test drive meme )

This is for anyone wanting to test out their characters in the setting before the applications open, see what clicks. Multiples will be allowed for this post, and you can generally assume any threads are a self-contained continuity unless you feel like getting creative.

Just post a thread with your CHARACTER NAME and CANON NAME in the title with a prompt and others will reply. Prompts and threads can be action spam or prose or whatever. These threads can be used on the sample section of your application, as well. Go out and have fun! Feel free to consult the institute tour and dorm guide for setting info. We also encourage you to check out the "!!event" tag on the IC comms to brush up on the story so far.

Comments

[notveryknightly]

I think I have a feeling who might've done it anyway, so you've got nothing to worry about, missy.

You just transfer in or something? I don't think I've seen you around before.

[soccerwhisperer]

[that was surprising but not unwelcome]

Y-yes, I do! I'm not good with explaining directions, so would you like me to show you?

[video]

[penaltykicktothehead]

Someone thought it would be a clever prank to squirrel away doors at random. In any case, it's been settled by now, and a quick check back would confirm all the details for you. Do try to keep up.

[buzzkilldetective]

If it's no trouble.

[She offers him a sheepish smile.] Thank you for the help.

[notveryknightly]

Easy, Charm, I just got back. No need to lay into a guy who's still feeling jet lag.

[penaltykicktothehead]

Making an announcement like this implies you've had ample time logged into the network to prepare it. You're telling me it never occurred to you to check back one or two posts before asking stupid questions?

And it's Charlie.

[notveryknightly]

Somehow, I'd figure as much. [He chuckles.]

So, anything else I've missed, Rust?

[notveryknightly]

No such thing as stupid questions, Charm, only stupid answers.

It was just meant to be a conversation starter anyway. Who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?

[Lalala~ Entirely ignoring the insistence on her actual name.]

[soccerwhisperer]

It's no problem! It's this way~ [he begins to lead her down the hall]

I'm Matsukaze Tenma. You can just call me Tenma.

[buzzkilldetective]

[She follows behind, moving quickly.]

Shirogane Naoto. "Naoto" will do just fine. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Tenma.

[ironoxides]

You know you can't count on me for things like that, you nerd.
Unless you're asking about the state of my bedroom.

[penaltykicktothehead]

[Just going to ignore that first bit because DIFFERING OPINIONS HMPH.]

Charlie. Consider this one started, then. And finished quite soon, I'd wager, since the answer to your so eloquently-worded question would be none of your business.

How was the trip?

[soccerwhisperer]

It's nice to meet you too Naoto! [cheerful grin; it's easy to get caught in his happy mood]

Are you a new student here?

[notveryknightly]

Eloquence is one of my finer traits, don't you know? [So much snark.]

It was all right, thanks. Flynn's somehow still jobless. Which is really weird to think about.

[buzzkilldetective]

I am. I just arrived this afternoon. Have you been here long?

[penaltykicktothehead]

Hrmph. From the way you speak about him, the fact you're the one holding a job is nothing short of a miracle. A real mystery, even. [Snarking? Between these two? PERISH THE THOUGHT]

[notveryknightly]

Sheer dumb luck. Case closed.

The real mystery's how I was allowed back on campus. I wasn't exactly a model student back in my day--Summers can vouch for that one.

[soccerwhisperer]

I've been enrolled since February this year.

[there's a turn here]

[penaltykicktothehead]

[What's this about short blonde hair and boys clothes? Polly might be surprised to find yet another teen-of-ambiguous-gender entering the room, looking rather scuffed up and bloody after a particularly rough practice session with their mutation. Briskly walking to one of the sinks, Charlie starts washing the blood off, 'tsk'-ing audibly when it's discovered on their clothes.

The other kid's nervousness is picked up rather quickly, and...]

Why so nervous? You're not up to something, are you?

[It's not meant to be accusatory, Charlie just always sounds that way...!]

[buzzkilldetective]

So a decent length of time, but not too long... I see. Have you found your time enjoyable thus far?

[This is more talking than she typically does, Tenma, be proud.]

[video]

[soccerwhisperer]

Good morning! Welcome back!

[penaltykicktothehead]

That's hardly an explanation, but if you wish to be boring, I suppose it'll do.

I'd imagine it's because nobody else wanted your job. It's not exactly an ambitious position, is it?

[soccerwhisperer]

Yeah! I learned so much and I met so many different people! But the most fun is being able to play soccer with them!

[oh dear there he goes]

[chairguillotine]

[Well, put it this way, short stuff-- standing around looking clueless will probably net you more help than standing around looking like you're about to bite someone's head off-- even if you're in the same situation!

...Well, not exactly the same. Naoto at least knows a hell of a lot more about speaking in English than Kanji does, and... to be honest, it's intimidating as hell, being in another country all of a sudden and not knowing how to communicate!

He could swear he's seen this person before-- in passing, of course-- but where? God, that's going to bug him.

Glaaaareglareglare.]

[notveryknightly]

Well, if you want the longer explanation, it ties into the easy job here and the fact that nobody back home wants a mutant on the police force...

[And then suddenly actually a little serious towards the end there.]