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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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[Action]

[gotthescent]

[Apollo is stalking that rabbit. Of course he smells someone else nearby, but he doesn't bother looking because how many other people here would be hunting a rabbit? Apparently one more than he thought. Approaching on all fours, he prepares to attack his prey.

Buttwiggle. Buttwiggle. Pounce!]

[gwanga]

That is the spirit, as they say here in America. -Hugo chuckled, hopping out of the tree with just as much ease. It didn't seem like a mutant ability. Just learned skill.-

Hugo. It is nice to meet you.

[discipleo]

[Leo doesn't actually look up--at first. Of course his voice scares the rabbit and her scramble to catch it leaves her in a tumble in the dust. After a moment of solemn reflection and cat-like nonchalance 'I meant to do that' dusting off, she peers around for the voice. Aha.]

Well it was more habit than anything else. I usually hunted for my friends when we were passing through rural areas. [Then a bit of the 'staff' came out in her] Isn't that dangerous?

[Action]

[discipleo]

[There's an identical moment. She smells someone--but ignores it. As long as they don't scare it off, it's not something she worries about. A leap--a pounce--]

OW! [And two heads smashing together]

[ectotrickster]

[ACTION]

[John is taking some time out to relax in one of the common areas, ignoring his homework in favour of an oldish PC game he doesn't remember packing.

Discarding the box to the space beside him, he settled on one of the couches with his laptop balanced on his lap as he clicks through the install options.]

[NETWORK]

[when he gets his webcam adjusted, he smiles a very toothy grin at the camera, raising a hand in greeting.] Oh, hey there!

Uh, wow, I didn't actually think of anything to say so hopefully this won't be awkward as hell. I'm John Egbert and I just moved here from Washington. Uh, I can mess around with wind and stuff. You could say I... kicked up a storm to get here.

[badum-tish! yes, he actually makes the noise. he sniggers for a moment.]

Heheh, jk. Anyway! It's great to be here and stuff!

[gwanga]

's not dangerous.

-But he hops down rather than making an argument of it like he was usually prone to do.-

Climbing helps me stay nimble.

[spunfortune]

A - Action, Woods

[anyone wandering through the woods today will find quite the surprise; someone spinning (dancing?) around between the trees and not really paying attention where she's going. Mind the tree roots and avoid the stream if you really must follow her, they'll be oddly hard to miss...]

B - Network

Is it working this time...? Ah.

Um, hello! I'd like to ask a question of everyone.

...What do you do about bad luck?

[beer_n_redheads]

[Could've, but that takes the fun out of it.]

Hm.

Won't be too long 'til ya stop seein' any blood. 's kinda like a piercing. Gotta keep the channels open.

Never stops hurtin', though.

[video]

[a_bone_to_pick]

[Smirk.]

Damn right it is!

So, y' can fix this box too, huh?

[a_bone_to_pick]

Awww, did I hurt yer feelings?

Look, y' either know how t' fix it, or yer jes' tryin' t' be a pain in th' ass.

[Video]

[a_bone_to_pick]

I dunno. Tried t' use it an' it didn't wanna work. So it met th' ground.

's a pain in th' ass.

[green_eyed]

I just don't like yelling, alright? I don't know how to fix it, yeah, I lived in a fucking sewer while technology marched on, but you could at least learn some fucking volume control.

[Video]

[droppedbucket]

Most of these things don't make sense. Maybe the ground will make it be nice.

Who are you?

[a_bone_to_pick]

Hey. [Glare.]

Do not talk 'bout the sewer like that. Give my home some goddamn respect, prettypretty.

[She waves dismissively.]

Y' ain't givin' me a reason not t' yell at it, anyway.

[Video]

[a_bone_to_pick]

Ha! Mebbe it will.

Marrow. Who're you?

[Video]

[droppedbucket]

If not, throw it at a tree maybe!

I am Kisume. It is good to meet you Marrow! Where are you from?

[Video]

[a_bone_to_pick]

That'll teach it!

...'s a funny name. Uh, the Alley. Th' Morlock tunnels under Manhattan. You?

[Video]

[droppedbucket]

[She just giggles happily at that.]

Morlock tunnels? I know of those! I am from the ones in Japan. It is really good to meet you then!

[green_eyed]

... You're from the underground?

[twowords]

I'm...crazy?

[Not the smoothest excuse, but given she currently seems to be...sniffing him...yeah. Given that, she's not really in a position to point fingers.]

Um, is something the matter? Because if it's me, they made me put my deodorant in a bag at the airport and I haven't really had time to break it out.

[nobodysweapon]

Unlikely.

*You have no conviction in that lie, and she can tell. Also she is not crazy.*

I am very aware of scent of adolescent males. Metal is uncommon.

[twowords]

Really? Because some days I've really got to wonder.

[She's sniffing him. That's a little strange]

I'm, er, sorry about that I guess. Um, is super smelling your power? Because that's the only way this is not going to end creepily.

[Wait, did she just] Hold on, you can smell that?

[twowords]

No one ever just listens when I say that. [He sighs, running his fingers through his hair. He's not even shocked to be left hanging, but at least she doesn't say her name is Goto Hell]

It's, well, it's been interesting to meet you. I am sorry about butting in.

[nobodysweapon]

If you wonder, you're not crazy.

*Strange is graded on a curve here.*

Among other things. Most of those metals are not natural, they are unlikely to be a part of your physiology. *X-23 is not one to share things so casually, like admit to any of her metal right now. Still, she would like to know where his metals came from, it's curious.*

A

[googledit]

[Hatate had been gliding from tree to tree, practicing flying, when-]

-Ow!

[that thump and cry was the sound of a birdgirl falling to the ground nearby.]