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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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[loyalservant]

[Who is Merlin to judge? He laughs at the reference to the Spice Girls.] I don't know what works for me, people have tried to dress me before but it's always uncomfortable. [and often includes dumb hats, you can't say his scarf is dumb and then give him a dumb hat, it doesn't work that way.]

I guess we're two of a kind then. [he tilts his head just slightly] Is making them not notice part of your [he makes a vague motion to say mutation, he isn't sure how open people really are about talking about it, especially with virtual strangers.]

[with that thought though...] Oh! I'm Merlin, yes, like the wizard.

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[comparative_insanity]

Mmm, well, I'd lie if I said I didn't have a fondness for dressing people up. Usually it's my twin that suffers, though. [Because he's the best dressing dummy for when Fai wants to make dresses for himself.]

Mmm~yes, my mutation has to do with mind manipulation, so I guess that's like a safety measure to keep people from noticing. [He smiles brightly.] And that's a really cool name to have! I'm Fai, because my parents like Asian names or something.

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[loyalservant]

Maybe one day I'll let you have a go at me and give your twin a break.

[he hesitates only a little bit] Mind manipulation? Is that difficult to control? [he frowns a bit, both out of concern for his own mind and concern for Fai]

[but his lips quirk upwards again] No wizard jokes? [you can be his new favorite person] It's nice to meet you Fai.

[wickedwe8weweave]

[Vriska simply raises a brow as she takes the unlit cigarette from her lips.]

Yeah, no. Not going to risk the whole stick.

[There's a pause as she put the cigarette back in the tin she carries around.] So who the hell are you?

[loyalservant]

[He just grins and shrugs his shoulders at her as if to say that he tried.]

I'm Merlin, I'm new here.

[his British accent comes out a bit stronger than he means for it to, but he blames her gaze on him. Quietly he prays for no wizard jokes.]

[man_who_would_be_king]

[That reaction was just what he was hoping for. It was too easy. Dio closed his book with a sigh.]

Is it that obvious? I only arrived a week ago.

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[comparative_insanity]

Are you sure? You'll probably end up in a dress, you know?

[He winces a tiny bit.] Sometimes I use it without realizing, yes. But it's not dangerous! It's more like impression manipulation, really. I can only affect how people see me, and mostly it sort of happens when I want people to, well, like me. Or if I get frightened.

[He laughs.] But you are kind of a wizard. We all are. And it's nice to meet you too.

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[loyalservant]

[it wouldn't be the first time he's been accused of cross dressing, sometimes he wonders if Arthur still thinks that he wants to wear dresses in his spare time] I'd prefer male clothes if it's all the same. [he grins easily, seemingly unphased at the prospect of being put in a dress]

[he nods] I can use my power without realizing it too, but it's mostly when I'm asleep or emotional. [he explains because he feel like he needs to reassure Fai that he doesn't think differently of him] Do you mean physically see you or their opinion of you?

[and another laugh] No pointy hat or beard for me, thanks.

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[comparative_insanity]

[He giggles.] I've no doubt you do, but I'm rather fond of dresses, and that's what I usually put my twin in too.

[That does help an awful lot, actually, and he does relax a bit.] It's a bit troublesome, isn't it? And opinion, kind of. I affect how people feel about me. So, well, I could technically make people really attracted to me, or really angry, although I usually don't have that much problem with especially the latter.

[He shakes his head with a smile.] No~o, you definitely look better without.

[wickedwe8weweave]

...Merlin. Really?

[She's holding them in for the moment.]

[vaudevil]

[Lee removes his hand and nods. The music teacher offers a welcoming smile. Being one of the few paternal figures in the school helps.]

Yes. I'm one of the teachers here.

[Within seconds an English bulldog sporting a blue and white rhinestone encrusted collar is sitting near Natsu.]

This is Caesar.

[gwanga]

wow ur rly rude

[gwanga]

What makes you so sure? Aren't you American?

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[wickedwe8weweave]

Thank you for pointing out the o8vious.

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[loyalservant]

Hey, do what you want. [again, who is he to judge]

[he laughs again] You have no idea, no matter how often I clean my room I always wake up to a mess and if I'm lucky nothing is on fire.

[he crosses his arms and pretends to be offended] You don't think I can pull off a beard? [he strokes his chin]

[loyalservant]

[SIGH]

Yes, really. It's on my birth certificate and everything. My mother was a fan of Arthurian legends.

[wickedwe8weweave]

Of all the names she could have picked... So what? You got the mutant equivalent of magic then?

[loyalservant]

[he smiles secretively] Maybe. [his eyes flash gold and I hope you didn't want your cig because it's been plucked out of your fingers and is now in Merlin's hands]

[wickedwe8weweave]

[Only he'd be taking her whole case as she had put that cig away. She scowls and focuses on him.]

You will return that. [While there is the push of a demand behind the thought sent into his head he can resist if he has the will power.]

[loyalservant]

[Yup, this sure is a case of cigarettes that he sure has no idea what to do with and really feels like he should give back. He tosses them back rather than levitating and looks a bit embarrassed.]

Sorry, I didn't really mean to take your things or anything! I was just, sorry.

[he rubs his forehead a bit, perhaps because of the feeling of her demand]

[wickedwe8weweave]

[She smirks as she catches the case and shoves it into her jacket pocket.]

So what was that? Telekinesis? Useful. [Run while you still can Merlin, you've got her interest.]

[loyalservant]

It's not telekinesis. [the response is automatic, but after that he closes his mouth and doesn't offer an alternative]

I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name.

[wickedwe8weweave]

It's similar though. In the family so to speak.

[She grins.] That'd be because I didn't give it but since you're asking, it's Vriska. Vriska Serket.

[loyalservant]

The kinesis part, yes, the tele- part, not so much.

Pleasure to meet you Vriska.