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( the test drive meme )

This is for anyone wanting to test out their characters in the setting before applying, and to see if things "click". 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.

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[Action - Various places around campus]

[Flying class is great in theory, but not so much in practice. Largely because it's seriously hard to learn how to fly when she hasn't even mastered something as simple as growing her wings.]

[So what does any sane person do in this situation? Rinoa's not really sure, but her bright idea consists of jumping off of various objects in an attempt to re-create the first time she grew wings. Nothing too dangerous of course, but every boulder, bench, and even tree branch is fair game on her quest.]

[Only she's not having any luck, this seems to be an exercise in just how many bruises can she give herself more than anything else. In other words? Look out below!]

H-hey! Watch out!

[Imminent collision in 3-2-1...]

[Action: Network post (Text)]

I've done a lot of reading, but apparently I've missed out on a lot of really good books. Could someone tell me about a few of them?

The other day I heard someone talking about a book called Sunset. Is it any good? What about Barry Carpenter or The Famishment Adventures? If you've got any suggestions I'm all eyes!

Um... I've heard mixed things about all of them. Best things about Famishment Adventures. I... have a bad track record with books. People always spoil the ending for me.

Sunset gets really weird a few books in.

Okay, I think I get it. So Famishment is in, and Sunset is out. That sound about right to you?

Seriously? Did they know you hadn't finished the book yet?

Nope, they weren't even talking to me. Just part of being me.

Yeah, I mean I read a few of the Carpenter books. They were good till- anyway.

Ay obscure books you can suggest for me. Something nobody else is reading?

Something you couldn't help but overhear then?

Let me guess, a spoiler? Maybe I'll have to try them for myself and see what I think.

I might? I'm not really sure what you like. I read a few of the Circuit of Continuance books, they weren't so bad. I'm not sure if they're uncommon, but the Wheel of Alchemy series was pretty good and I really loved some of the other series by that same author like Guardian of the Tiny and Anthem of the Tigress.

Something like that. And yes, once I started getting spoilers I just lost the desire to keep reading.

Mostly I play music, but I gotta do stuff that's quiet sometimes. Also I've been told reading will help my English grades improve. Pretty much anything fantasy that won't get spoiled. I'll try it.

Just... don't talk about the plot twists out loud at school, okay? My luck on this is really bad.

I guess knowing how things end would take some of the fun out of reading.

Well in that case, see if you can find Wyvern Blade and Air Daughter! I.... lost my copy and tried to replace it a few weeks ago, but apparently none of the local stores have it in stock. So it might not be the easiest to find, sounds like just the book for you, don't you think?

I'll make sure not to say anything, so don't worry about it. My lips are zipped.

[Naturally she even makes a zipping sound.]

Mmm?

[That's the zipped equivalent of See, honest!]

Not even just how it ends the 'Oh isn't it so great when he stands up to what's his face' or 'that time she slapped that jerk, priceless.' Every fun little bit clipped and handed to me outta context.

Thanks, I'll see if I can find a copy, if I can't maybe my sister can mail me one. She might have better luck. It definitely sounds like a plan if its a book nobody can find.

I guess that'd really drain the fun out of things after a while.

If I ever find my old copy I'll let you know. Maybe see if I can come up with a few more books that I think aren't that common while I'm at it.

[Rikku winces]

What're you doing?

[Sure enough, there's contact. Only this time it's Rinoa's backside connecting with the ground. Owch! Wincing slightly, Rinoa climbs to her feet while rubbin the the new sore spot on her butt before trying to dust herself off a little bit.]

Would you believe me if I said I was trying to fly?

[The smile she sends Rikku's way is one part sheepish and one part playful, after all this is the Institute. What's one girl trying to fly in the grand scheme of things here?]

Yep! But wouldn't that end better with wings?

That's the whole point! I have wings, I just can't seem to get them to come out when I want them to.

[She grins then, eyes crinkling in amusement.]

So I thought maybe if I jumped off enough stuff eventually they'd have to pop out again sometime, right?

Oooh.

[Rikku offers a hand to help her up]

A trampoline might be safer.

Yup!

[She reaches out, taking Rikku's hand so that she can clamber to her feet.]

We have a trampoline??

We should. We've got everything else.

It sure seems that way, not that you'll hear me complaining.

If all else fails, the Danger Room can probably make one, and that's a lot safer.

I'd feel kind of silly asking a teacher for permission to use the Danger Room to make a trampoline.

[Let's face it, some of the instructors would probably find that beyond hilarious.]

Or you can make it a high cliff with soft stuff at a safe distance to jump off into.

[She wrinkles her nose at that.]

I'm going to have to give in and ask one of the instructors who can fly for help, aren't I.

Yep.

[She giggles]

I'm Rikku!

Guess I should have known.

[At Rikku's giggle, Rinoa sticks her tongue out at the other girl playfully.]

My name's Rinoa.

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Rinoa Heartilly | Final Fantasy VIII

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