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( the test drive meme )

This is for anyone wanting to test out their characters in the setting before the game opens, 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.

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[man_who_would_be_king]

[He notices that look and narrows his eyes. How pathetic to see someone react that way immediately, not even a hint of a spine. At least Keith hadn't wasted Dio's time and showed that he was useless quickly.]

Is that your response? You're pathetic, no better than a worthless dog.

[airbrain]

[Dio's response sends chills up his back and he can't help but retort a little.]

H-hey that's not a very nice thing to say.

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[halfprice]

Schoolkids aside, I stagger just from thinking how much easier my days would be, had a power like that fallen out of my DNA.

Remind me to borrow it, first time we cross paths in the halls.

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[comparative_insanity]

Well, it'll get you into most bars even if your false ID doesn't hold up.

[He tilts his head a bit, and then grins.] Oh, is that so? Well, that's a very interesting power. But for fairness I should tell you... I've got an identical twin in this school.

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[halfprice]

He do anything useful?

Or am I out of luck, if I get the wrong one first?

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[comparative_insanity]

Well, it'll give you a perfect sense of pitch, quite possibly a vocal range to make most professional opera singers envious... oh, and an ability to cause mass psychosis via music. But maybe not something you can use every day, no.

So, I bet you don't only borrow people's powers, huh? You "fuck" with them too, mm?

[man_who_would_be_king]

Being nice doesn't get you anywhere. [He closes his book and sets it aside.] Your sniveling is disgusting.

[man_who_would_be_king]

[Hm, this one seemed a bit more useful than others he'd run into.]

Better than some had it. [Not that Dio would ever tell anyone about how his 'father' treated him.] Let me guess, your attributes forced you from homes? Humans treated you like you were worthless scum, even though we're better than them?

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[gotthescent]

Ain't like any of the other stuff they're teaching is any better. It's a whole bunch of useless shit I'll never need to know.

[thought_takes_flight]

"Better" and "Scum" harsh words.

[Sure, his life was pretty miserable before he met his most recent foster parents. Still, he felt resentful for sending him to the school.]

It's... complicated. I'd rather not divulge any further.

[man_who_would_be_king]

[This one could be useful, indeed. He wondered if he could exert his powers on Venom...It was certainly worth a shot. His eyes flashed momentarily -- something very easy to miss or not even notice. There was more to manipulating someone psychologically than just using a power on them; it took a special state of mind. To Dio, everyone was a pawn and to be used; it was the perfect mindset.]

Harsh words, but they're true, are they not? I understand not wanting to divulge any further, but...you and I are similar in some ways. My name is Dio Brando, I'm starting my first year of high school here. [His tone sounded gentler and somewhat kinder than before...It was all for show, of course, but he's an excellent actor.]

[gwanga]

And yet you say that behind your machine.

[gwanga]

May as well be. You act like one.

[thought_takes_flight]

[For a very brief moment, Venom could have sworn he saw a flash of light. But as soon as he focused, it was gone. Soon, a warmth enveloped his body like an embrace.

He became a little more relaxed, and Dio's voice sounded considerably more pleasant.]

I see. It's nice to meet you, Dio. My name's Venom. I've been here for over two years. If you need someone to show you around, I can do it.

[wickedwe8weweave]

Yes, 8ecause not 8eing or acting American is so much 8etter. Makes you superior to everyone else.
Congratulations for looking just as arrogant.

[tippedscales]

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[airbrain]

[Keith grits his teeth, but keeps his calm.] On the contrary, being a nice person makes everyone around you happy, and that's what I strive for as a staff member of this fine institution.

[gwanga]

It's not acting superior to point out someone else being condescending. -He's almost proud to be able to use that word in context.-

[gwanga]

-That... actually gets a laugh out of him.-

You think it's cozy now. It could get too hot to handle pretty soon.

[wickedwe8weweave]

Yeah, yeah. Justify it all you want.

[tippedscales]

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[firedragonslayer]

I'm Natsu. Nice to meet you, Mister Lee.

[Grinning, he more than happily accepts Lee's hand, practically jumping to his feet with renewed vitality. Unable to contain himself, he starts to look about wildly, taking in a much of the place as he could. It was bigger and a lot more civilized than he imagined...]

Is this really a place for people with strange powers?

[firedragonslayer]

N-never. I'll walk or swim before I'd ever get on a plane. [He tries to stand, making a considerable effort to walk it off, only to stumble backward and then settle into a sitting position.]

A plane would probably kill me...

[vaudevil]

A pleasure to meet you, Natsu.

[Natsu's exuberance makes Lee smile. If only Lee could speak for everyone, he makes an outstanding first impression. What lies behind the doors is something completely different.]

That is correct. We each possess gifts, even the teachers. I am one of many that has special abilities. We take pride in our powers here.

[nobodysweapon]

*She sniffed the air, she could smell technology, higher grade stuff. The metals needed were rather... unique. He was hiding something, but she couldn't sense it off the air.*

You talk to nothing, why?

*She'd discovered there were many reasons to talk to nothing. But he also smelled like inorganic material. That left her concerned.*