TEST DRIVE: March

[empevents]

— TEST DRIVE: MARCH —

Welcome to empatheias' test drive meme. This test drive is to help interested players test their characters in the game's environment. We've included a few prompts that incorporate specific elements of the game, though you'll find all of them have a lot of leeway for players to get as creative as necessary. Before diving in, here are a few things we'd like to remind everyone about the game in general:

• Date reminders. Reserves open 22 February and Applications (Canon | OC) open a week later on March 1st. Apps will only be open for four days!
  
  
• OC Reminder! Just a quick reminder that original characters are allowed. Those interested can also use the test drive. OCs do not need to be reserved.
  
  
• Emotions are key! Empatheias' premise focuses on how anyone's emotions can affect their environment, be it big or small. While not every emotion will cause a reaction, significant ones definitely will. How much effect a character will have will ultimately be up to you, the player. Also, while we're giving a lot of leeway for the test drive, keep in mind that there will be some limits in the actual game.
  
  
• Everyone has an amulet. All characters have a unique amulet that is specialized for them. It will contain all of their emotion drops and it serves as the network device. Remember, communication is telepathic. Otherwise, it works basically the same.
  
  
• Assume the character is already in the game. Because "OMG WHERE AM I IS THIS REAL LIFE" threads aren't going to be very helpful in this test drive! Plus, those are going to happen in-game, anyway. So to make things easier, just assume that they've been around at least a week or so. Still learning the ropes, but not a complete "first day" experience.
  
  
• First or third person allowed. Your threads can be in either first or third, but we'd advise being flexible about it. Remember, these threads can also be used in your application for samples! Reminder: We only require one sample and it can be done in either format. We have also made a change to our sample requirements, so look over the Applications page!
  
  
• Transfer to in-game. If accepted, you can assume threads made on the Test Drive happen in-game if the scenario can reasonably fit. For new characters, these threads do not count for activity check. However, these can be supplementary threads for players already in-game.
  
  
• For your threads, put the Character Name and the Canon in the subject line to help readily identify them. You're also welcome to use more than one prompt for respondents to choose from. If you have any questions or want to brush up on the game information, refer to the Game Information entry. Otherwise, tag around and have fun!
  
  
  Now with that out of the way, here are some prompts you guys can work from!

PROMPTS

• Prompt A: How about giving the emotions a try?

• Prompt B: Refer to the Task Board and choose a task your character may be interested in taking up. For this prompt, you could have your character ask for help, already be in the middle of the job, or react to it in some way. Perhaps they were an unfortunate victim or want to create a job countering an existing one. You could even have a prompt making a job request. Creating jobs for the purpose of the test drive is absolutely doable.

• Prompt C: How about giving the amulets a go? Start a telepathic conversation and see how it works. Remember, the amulets are sending out the owner's thoughts so might want to be careful about how the stream of consciousness goes...

• Prompt D: Self-proclaimed knight (and actual millionaire) Vermouth Pennybags has heard a local legend about a the infamous Chalice of Wisdom, an ancient relic said to be hidden somewhere within the city and only attainable by the most valiant and quick-witted in all the land. Of course, Vermouth Pennybags is not valiant or quick-witted, but he is very rich, and so he has enlisted the help of the Otherworlders in following the clues to find the Chalice. If you are successful, you will be rewarded handsomely...but only if you find the Chalice.

1. The Knights Who Say...: The first task that Mr. Pennybags sets forth is for you to find a...shrubbery. Yes, a shrubbery, that supposedly, when its leaves are used to make tea, will leave behind dregs with another clue once the tea is drunk. As such, not just any shrubbery will do. You will need to fetch a shrubbery from a certain glade in the Ferril Mountains, where you will find a number of nice-looking and not-too-expensive shrubberies. The question is, which is the one the legend speaks of? One has golden leaves near the base, and that’s the one you’re looking for. However, it may take some time to find it! Did you bring your garden shears?
   
2. A Vicious Streak A Mile Wide: Once the shrubbery is obtained and Mr. Pennybags drinks the magic tea, his next clue will lead him to conclude that you need to capture a...deadly bunny rabbit. What exactly makes a bunny deadly remains to be seen, but fortunately for you, there are plenty of farms nearby that keep bunnies around. There is indeed one very violent one among the bunch, but it won’t be so easy to find it. You will have to focus your own feelings of anger and hate to find the bunny in question, and even then, you will need to be careful. Once it’s been found out, the bunny will attack! Defend yourself against nibbles and wrestle the unruly beast into submission. The Chalice is on the line.
   
3. What is Your Quest: Mr. Pennybags decides that what he must do with the rabbit to determine his next steps are to...set it free, because it keeps biting him, the little bugger. Instead, he conveniently finds a map at the local library that purportedly leads to the Chalice’s location! Following the map will take you deep into the woods on the far side of Lake Niras, where you will find a bridge across a ravine. The bridge is rickety and old, and a fall from this height will surely kill you. If you dare to cross, only bolstering feelings of confidence and courage will see you safely across. And should you make it to the other side...you will find Vermouth Pennybags himself there, snapping a picture of you and informing you that this was all just an elaborate set-up for a story in tomorrow’s newspaper. What a con. Well, enjoy those fifteen minutes of fame!

• Prompt E: An engineering society in Briarlan named The Beta Alpha Engineering Society or B.A.E.S. recently developed a new entertainment system called Crystal Simulation. The Crystal Simulation is a means to create a four-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with on a seemingly real or physical way by a person using a specific equipment: a pair of bulky transparent rimmed eyeglasses made from the same crystals that can be found in the mines. This is a huge step in forwarding technology in all of Empatheias, and Verens is more than lucky for the B.A.E.S. to have decided to use the city as their testing grounds. Put a pair on and let the B.A.E.S. teleport you into an alternate reality through telepathy.

1. Tutorial: The moment you open your eyes after putting the Simulation Glasses on, you find yourself in a desert. There's sand everywhere, even in your shoes. At least, it definitely feels real. Even the heat of the sun is scorching hot despite it being winter in Empatheias right now. You find that your clothes have changed, and you feel like such a beginner with your light clothes and small dagger. A long rectangular white box floats in front of you, and above it reads: ENTER YOUR NAME. The first word or name that you think of ends up being your name in this reality. You think of your actual skills from your home world, and these thoughts are transmitted to the B.A.E. in charge of your simulation. They sent you a mental image of a row of empty boxes in front of you, and on top of it reads: LVL 1, AMATEUR. At the very least, there seem to be other amateurs around you - in fact, all their names are floating above their heads!
   
2. Level Up!: After finding out that this 4D reality is something similar to a "game", you find that in this reality, there are missions to accomplish. Unfortunately, you cannot accomplish anything while you're still an Amateur. Thanks to your trusty dagger (which needs to be re-sharpened every time you kill a monster), you can chop up the many cacti all around, kill Fluffy Bunnies, or head to the nearby oasis and make a fishing rod and catch fish. Doing these tasks add to your EXP, and once you reach level 5, you'll be prompted to change your class. You've been promoted, and it comes with new skills and a neat costume change! Although… if your B.A.E. thinks you're amusing in a bunny costume, then they won't hesitate to put you in one, instead. Nobody said this simulation was perfect!
   
3. The Desert Dragon: Once enough players have reached level 5 and have changed classes, the desert will suddenly get dark. Winds will blow and howl until the sandstorm blinds everyone temporarily. Then, a roar. Once everyone's regained their sight, they'll find a white dragon with eyes glowing. It reeks of hatred and anger, and each claw is gripping a large gold ball with a giant star emblem on it. The dragon flies around the desert wreaking havoc and destroying the settlements in the oasis. Your job is to defeat this creature. Use your skills, your emotions (perhaps love and happiness will counter the dragon?), and try to pop those balls. They seem to be giving him power! Once the dragon has been defeated, the simulation is over and everyone who participated will be given 100 sylvs for their trouble. Thank you!
   

• Prompt F: Every year at Lake Niras, a group of fishing enthusiasts host the annual Iron Fish Tournament, in which everyone can compete as individuals or as a team in order to catch the rarest fish. A winner is determined by the size and rarity of the fish, but most of the veterans are here for only one prize: to catch the legendary Demon of the Lake. What is the Demon of the Lake? Well, nobody has really seen it with their own eyes, but there is definitely something in the water, but those who managed to get it to nibble have never been able to reel it out. Maybe this is the year that the demon is conquered?

1. Fishing 101: The nice thing about this competition is that everyone can borrow their own gear and boats, which is welcoming even for those who just want to have a relaxing day fishing. There is an instructor teaching a class the basics of fishing just near the water, but if someone already knows their way with a fishing pole is encouraged to take a novice on board and teach them the ways. Who knows, whether you're both beginners or one teaching the other, you might just make a great team!
   
2. The Game is On: Once people are out on their boats, they'll quickly learn that Empatheias isn't your typical world and conventional fishing wisdom may not apply here. For example, aside from using the correct lure and bait, one must be in a right emotional state in order to attract the fish they want. This is all explained to any of the newcomers, of course. Talking about happy things will attract small exotic flying fish, while experiencing negative emotions will attract the heavier fish, although they're not as rare as the former. Remember, winning results are based on both size and rarity! There is also a third type of fish, although they're not attracted to any strong emotions nor are they part of the competition. Why is that? Well... that's because these ones explode if they're not thrown back into the lake quick enough. They can be identified by a small unicorn-like horn on their foreheads, so watch out!
   
3. Catch Me If You Can: Those who are persistent enough will eventually feel a strong bite, although most attempts at trying to reel their prize will end in their rods being yanked out of their hand. Those who are less fortunate will probably fall into the water, too! Perhaps this is a two-person job. Those who are strong enough to actually hold on to their rod will only have it be broken, too. Surely this is the legendary Demon of the Lake! Unfortunately, there is no way to catch it... but hey, the fish is the friends we made along the way, right? As for those who are frustrated enough to dive into the water, it'll be too hard to see the figure of the demon, but a giant tentacle will catch them and their partner and throw them out of the lake!
   

• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include goldfish and/or carrots.

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Cid Highwind | Kingdom Hearts

[castawaypilot]

E1.

[Cid's borrowed Simulation Glasses glide over his ears and rest comfortably on the bridge of his nose, much to his surprise. Much more surprising is the heat that bears down on his body. His clothing is unfamiliar and unflattering, but he keeps this opinion to himself. When his eyes adjust to the oppressing sunlight, the white box floats before him, demanding he give himself a new name. Rather than brand himself with his real name, Cid folds his arms and ponders some other moniker.]

Huh... Got me.

[The box springs to life, immediately filling in its blank space with HUHGOTME. With a little ding! the Crystal Simulation authorizes Cid's new name and promptly begins translating his engineering skills, even as he throws his hands to the sky and shouts.]

What the-- That's not the name I wanted! You piece of junk! Change it right now!

[HUHGOTME's emotes are furious and erratic to be sure.]


F1.

[A long time ago, before Radiant Garden fell and Cid could barely boast his stubble, Cid Highwind hated fishing. Back then, he devoted all of his time to engineering gummi ships, and he would only rest when his labor produced adequate results. Over time, and after a forced change of perspective, Cid learned an appreciation for leisure time. More specifically, he learned to be lazy.

So when someone informs him of the fishing tournament, Cid decides, what the heck, why not participate? There's a bit of competition involved so he is still working toward something, and he gets to work toward something while seated. He wins from every angle! With a gruff smirk, Cid acquires a humble little boat affectionately embellished with the name Ships n' Giggles, a fishing pole and supplies, and turns to determine the merit of the nearby novices. Just because he disliked fishing in his youth doesn't mean he has to dislike it as an adult.]

Alright, which one of you's lookin' to fish?

E1 holy hells KH Cid

[testpost]

[Ienzo, at least, managed to avoid any awkward naming.

Unfortunately, the program can't spell his name so he is listed as "Eenzo". Sigh.]

It takes the first thing you say. I don't think you can change it.

F1

[theloneartisan]

Fish?! Ohhh I love fish, espeically the ones with pretty scales!
I have a friend who's a fish, his name is Kine!

[...Someone needs to talk to her about the concept of fish and friends and food

f1

[younghotxehanort]

[ Xehanort is always one to enjoy a good game here and there with Eraqus but fishing? That's a new one. He's not too sure how he ended up with a rod and tackle box of his own in hand but here he is and he's apparently being addressed by some gruff looking guy? ]

Are you talking to me?

Hello sir - F1

[boundbynaught]

[ Arden turns around. He's dressed even more than casually, in very loose-fitting clothing, in the style of the locals mixed with the style of his sensei, Zenyatta. ]

Hm? Not me. I'm out here to meditate, actually.

E1 also WOW Cid

[rekindled_flame]

[These virtual glasses were pretty weird, but Lea has to admit that they're pretty cool once you put them on. The program spells his name as "Lee", but he can't figure out how to change it so he just rolls with it.]

[While his name might not be great, he can see HUHGOTME fuming not too far away, which just makes him laugh.]

Looks like someone couldn't get the hang of their name, huh? [His own emotes were a mix of laughing and winkyfaces.]

F1

[feralhumanity]

I would say you, given that I have no hands.

[Really, what was Cid expecting when he'd asked Nanaki to accompany him? He was interested, sure, but he couldn't hold the pole or anything. He flicked his tail.]

Still, I am eager to see this Demon of the Lake. What sort of fish could earn such a name for itself?

F1 !!!!!!!!

[oathkeeper]

Me! Cid! Hey, pick me!!

[Sora is already throwing both his hands up in the air as he bounces on his heels to try and get noticed by the old man. As much as Sora grew up surrounded by the ocean he actually never did a whole lot of fishing he caught fish with his hands sometimes i guess so he's more than excited to try it some more.

He makes his way over and grins at Cid warmly.] Kind of a downgrade from what you're used to, huh? [He means the fishing boat??] But it looks great!

Ai Mikaze | UtaPri

[winterblossom]

Prompt A.

[The idea of emotions affecting his environment is strange for Ai. He's an AI and doesn't have a grasp of emotions normally. Still, he's a curious AI and intrigued enough to try learning. Emotions are an important aspect of singing, after all.

Ai decides to make his way to the beach. It's the early afternoon and the weather isn't quite ideal for swimming, but he's there anyway. With nothing to lose but opportunities to learn, Ai starts singing one of his songs. If anyone dares to stop to watch, Ai will watch them back.

Intently.

Like, really intently. He wants to see if his music causes an emotional reaction.]

... Did anything change?

Prompt C. Amulets

Are we able to use this form of communication to convey music?

Has anyone tried that yet?

Prompt D. A Vicious Streak A Mile Wide

[Ai is a pretty cranky AI right now.

He's standing at one of the bunny farms with his arms crossed over his chest, scowling. Being strung along on a quest in real life isn't as fun as an MMO, and the quest specifics are grating on his logic.]

How can a rabbit be deadly? Is it diseased?

A

[bloodheels]

You have a very lovely singing voice.

[Lenalee had just been wandering around in an attempt to get her bearings on the situation, wondering just how her emotions could affect a world like this. But she found she couldn't help but stop and listen for that time. It sounded sweet. but when he asked if anything changed she couldn't help but look around.]

I wouldn't know. I wasn't here before to notice if there is anything different.

C

[heshande]

Oh, yes. Definitely.

I've done it by accident many times.

Re: Ai Mikaze | UtaPri

[dnaofahalfa]

The old guy send you on a bunny quest too?

[Because he apparently also sent a literal child.]

Maybe its a spirit bunny. Bunny could have a lot of gruesome deaths.

A — sorry for the fail and the lack of icons but i couldn't pass this up

[brokeidol]

[Ranmaru has heard Ai sing a million times. Even for someone whose music is closely tied to his emotions, hearing Ai's voice alone isn't enough to elicit an emotional response anymore. ...But you know what is enough to elicit an emotional response? Hearing Ai's voice, singing, in Empatheias. Ranmaru had only been here for a week or so now, granted, but he thought he was alone!]

[Whatever note Ai is singing, it's joined abruptly by another. Lower, and harsher, but still harmonic; not the noise a person makes. Maybe a guitar? And someone is vaulting over the wooden fence separating the beach from the rest of the landscape, because walking all the way to an opening takes too long.]

[He only stops when he gets close enough to confirm. Yes. That voice, too perfect for a human to produce, could only ever belong to one person.]

Ai?!

[But hey! It got an emotional response!]

Momo Yaoyorozu | My Hero Academia

[yaoyoroshka]

→PROMPT A

A contemplative Momo can be found at the port, her legs dangling and slightly kicking as she’s seated by the docks. Her eyes are transfixed at the horizon, though occasionally following the ships passing by. The water beneath her gently sways; her bare feet feeling sprays of cold water from it. It’s almost nice...

...if only she wasn’t leagues—scratch that, worlds—away from home, that is.

"It's been a week, huh..."

With that, she lets out a sigh. She's been trying to not delve into it too much, distracting herself with the task of getting to know this place more and its inhabitants, but she lets herself indulge in her thoughts now. The truth is, she’s feeling quite anxious about all... well, this. The unfamiliar always had that effect on her, but it’s only multiplied tenfold here. She’s never been this far away from home; never had to truly fend off by herself. What if her parents are going out of their minds with worry right now? What if their other classmates and teachers are too? The last thing she needs is for UA's reputation to take another hit, what with her disappearance and all. Her studies will surely be lagging behind, too. She’s supposed to be contacting agencies for her work studies now, not learning the ropes at some foreign land.

As her mind fills up with more and more anxious thoughts about home, the water below her seemingly mimics her spiraling thoughts. To and fro, the water starts swaying with much more force than it initially had. It builds up enough momentum until, finally, she’s jolted out of her thoughts with a splash of water to her face.

She gasps, immediately standing up and wiping her face. When she looks back at the water though, it’s reverted to its earlier calm waves. She remembers then how reactive this place is with emotions and sighs at herself for letting her thoughts get the best of her. Maybe it’s time to head back. Wringing out a part of her now-drenched shirt, she lightly chides herself.

“One thing at a time, Momo. One thing at a time.”

→PROMPT D-1

[Momo’s quite eager to accept the task, of course. Being a hero means helping out others in their times of need. And while "finding shrubbery for tea” isn’t the most heroic of tasks, she’s more than eager to prove her worth here. Making her way to the Ferril Mountains was quite exciting—she’s never experienced exploring mountains by herself before, and she does feel like every bit of an adventurer in search of an ancient relic trekking like this. Upon reaching the glade though, her giddy smile effectively wanes. The clearing stretches far, far beyond what she’s expecting. She’s supposed to find some teeny leaves amid all this, huh.]

...w-was this search really meant for one person to undertake?

→PROMPT D-2

[Have a very frazzled Momo in the midst of defending herself from the deadly bunny’s insistent attacks with a shield. She has a plan in mind, however. A tranquilizer gun would be ideal to put the bunny in a more subdued state enough to commence capture. With her ability, she can easily create one too... except she can hardly focus when she’s fending off attacks like this.

She needs someone to distract the bunny for a little while and buy her time. Maybe you can offer her a little help?]

→WILDCARD

[Feel free to throw other scenarios at me too and I'd be glad to play that with you! o/]

D-2

[foriamhere]

[Go out and live a little, they said. This one looks easy, they said. It'll be FUN, they said. IT'S A BUNNY, HOW HARD COULD IT BE, THEY SAID.]

[HE IS GETTING TOO OLD FOR THIS SHIT!!]

[So here he is, facing off with a rabid rabbit alongside one of his students, his coat off, trying to use it like a matador's cape whilst freezing his ass off.]

HERE, HERE, THIS WAY you little psychotic shit--

[He swings in close to Yaoyorozu, trying to get the coat between the shield and the rabbit long enough to get it to switch targets--and switch it does! Somehow managing to climb it's way up the coat to his arm, screaming the entire time]

GAAAAAAAAAAAH--holyshitholyshitholyshit--!!!

[He flips his coat at the last second right before the little bastard latches onto his FACE, trying to catch it up in the fabric like a sac--only for the little shit to almost instantly find the armhole of his coat, escaping back to the ground.]

Oh my god, are you kidding me!?

[This, ladies and gentleman, is your former number one hero. Bested by a rabbit.]

D1

[sleepingbagsensei]

[Why wasn't Aizawa surprised about the task? This isn't the first ridiculous task he encountered at the last moment. Still, Yaoyorozu was new to this world so it was best to chaperone. Honestly, he rather have some kind of issue and be done with it. But when he reached the summit and saw how far the glade stretched, well, Aizawa's expressions joined with Yaoyorozu.

The hero sighed tiredly, hands tucked in his pockets. He leered away from Yaoyorozu, his sleeping beckoned him.]

If you don't want it, we can switch to something else.

[PLEASE MOMO. And yet, this hero felt this won't be the case. At least he tried.]

D1

[zerograv]

Oh... wow. [This is ... going to be a lot more difficult than she imagined when she signed herself up for the task. Luckily though, she spots Momo just ahead of her and her shocked face shifts into a grin. She steps up and links arms with Momo, grinning.]

Maybe, but I think it'll be a lot faster if we work as a team! What do you think, Momo?

[hopefully, she'd be willing to work together. Two pairs of eyes and two sets of arms and legs are bound to get the job done quicker. Besides, they'd get to spend some time together! Getting to work with Momo was something that Ochaco definitely wanted to do more often.]

a

[thermoregulate]

For one reason or another, the handful of places where Todoroki goes for meditation is around a source of water, be it on the shores of Lake Niras, or otherwise. Maybe that's a reason why his ability to create and work with water has been honed to the level its at by now.

However, while he's certainly aware that he's not the only one with these preferences, he isn't quite expecting to run into Momo. It was just enough to catch her words. The look he offers is a little sympathetic.

"That's how it is, here. Day by day, at first. It takes some getting used to."

—Especially with the whole manifesting emotions part.

D2

[ninjabanish]

[Hm. Alice has been trained in several professions, including ninja and doctor, and yet none of them have prepared her for how to subdue a rabbit without killing it.

Although the more she watches that rabbit, the more convinced she is that might be a good idea.]

Young miss. Have you any water?

[So there's a 6'6 girl with pointed ears, in full ninja garb, just casually talking to Momo while the rabbit's attacking. Surely this isn't a bad time.]

A

[dnaofahalfa]

Danielle liked docks. Back home, there was stuff always being moved and shifted around. If stuff disappeared, it was just something that went wrong with shipping. Kids could wander by and get shooed away, but it wasn't as weird as the back of stores and there was always beaches where it was possible to run games, do tricks, or find some other way to get money.

Those concerns weren't as dire here. It was still strange and she's still kind of waiting for the other shoe to drop, but it'd be nice.

At least moments like these help. When the world is being Weird to help prove its somewhere else. Plus it was funny. Not like water hurt anyone.

So Momo will be hearing a snort and a laugh after getting drenched, Dani standing nearby with a grin. "That is the danger of the docks."

Danielle 'Dani' Phantom | Danny Phantom

[dnaofahalfa]

Prompt B

One might be wondering why the small child it looking at the task board with such intensity. Particularly at the job offered by Squincy Bones asking for a flashy fight.

For Danielle, it seems like the obvious choice. She doesn't know anything about parties as tempting as the dog one is and has no idea what a 'Valentines' is. She probably can't babysit. She also doesn't know what these mirrors could show that's bad, but she's erring more on the side of caution here.

But a flashy fight? She could DO a flashy fight and 200 SOUNDS like a good bit of money. She thinks. She's still having trouble understanding money. "Just have to find a partner, right? Yeah, should be no problem," she said to herself.

So maybe you notice her staring. Or maybe you don't and come by to look at the job offer yourself, in which case, the small twelve year old will pipe up. "Hey, you looking for a partner for it?"

Like she doesn't see anything wrong about a kid doing a flashy fight.

Because she doesn't.

Prompt F1

....it's a wonder how it got so out of hand, really. After the first few knots, she really should have learned. But now Dani was sitting here, fishing line tangled up to her arms, staring at the mess of line and rod like she doesn't know how things got this out of hand.

Prompt D2

Her amulet may be coral pink, but feelings of anger aren't foreign to her. Nor is tracking. She's walking amongst the bunnies, holding onto the amulet, looking around with a look of frustration as she focuses.

She shivers and gasps out a breath of red fog and she turned, starting to head in a direction with intent. "Getting closer...."

b

[liquidbaby]

So she probably, most likely, wasn't asking the 80 cm tall five year old to fight, but he was nearby and heard the question and is confused. Because he's very bad at reading and the task board is too high for him to reach it.

"Partner for what?"

Klaus Hargreeves | The Umbrella Academy

[highondeath]

a.

I hate you.

[This is spoken deadpan by the somewhat twitchy looking fellow standing on the curb. He has his hands out in front of him with the palms facing whatever stranger he's come across. (On one palm is tattooed the word 'HELLO' in all capital letters, while the other reads 'GOODBYE'.) Nothing happens, of course. He clears his throat.]

I hate you. [Still nothing, obviously. He lowers his hands.] Hey, can you maybe do something piss me off? I'm trying to get the whole cool emotional powers thing to work.

c.

So how delicate is this whole thought system? Can you accidentally think about something, because I know I do that all the time. Like if I tell you all not to think of an elephant wearing your favorite color I bet you won't be able to stop yourself from doing it anyway.

[Go head. Respond to him without those elephant thoughts.]

e1.

[The name above Klaus's head reads 'SPUNKMEISTER', and he's observing a very not-dangerous looking rabbit as it hops past him.]

I thought newbies always killed rats or snakes or something in these sorts of games starting out.

[Does it have to be the fluffy bunnies? That just seems unsportsmanlike. He doesn't want to feel like a monster when he's supposed to be playing the hero. (That is what he's supposed to be playing, right?)

Sighing, he pulls out a fishing rod from some sort of video game pocket space and walks toward the nearest body of water. This is a much less dangerous method of leveling up anyway. Unless he ends up fishing for sharks or piranhas, of course.]

f1.

[Outside of a video game, Klaus has no real fishing skills to speak of. Nor does he really want to spend his time out on a boat sitting and waiting for something to bite his hook. He has better things to do with his time, like...

Well. He'll find something.

Right now he's content to just watch from the sidelines, though this makes him perfectly open and available to be dragged into any shenanigans, should those occur.]

A

[dnaofahalfa]

....

[Dani just kind of stares at the sudden declaration and the very weird tattoo hands.]

[She tilts her head and quirks and eyebrow.] Well, I'd try an easier emotion. Also like maybe a less blinding one? I dunno about you, but I always took hate as one of those things that scream in your head and how are you gonna learn to control power like that?

Lot easier to have fun.

Elden | Pathfinder Original

[spitefullight]

A) February task board GT0206

[ Now, here's the thing. Elden was definitely willing to help with clean up. Might as well while he's here and it did make some decent money.

The one factor he did not consider is the fact that he is definitely not the strongest individual. Which means he's currently pinned under part of mirror structure he just took down. He's thankfully not in any danger of suffocating but he's definitely not moving anywhere. ]

Um...some help?

Pleeeeeease?

Local healer in need of some assistance! [ Falesta, why didn't he invest in some upper body work? ]

D) A vicious streak a mile wide

[ He's not really sure how he got roped into this but the thought of a reward was enough to keep him here. Trying to find leaves was probably the most tedious thing he's ever done, but now trying to find a blood thirsty bunny?

Definitely takes some kind of cake. The armoured boy looks over the herd of bunnies with something of a curious brow. ]

I mean how blood thirsty could a bunny be, right? Maybe it was a joke and they're just really restless.

[ But he sighs; ]
Well, day's not getting any younger.

[ Or maybe you find him later, when he's actually managed to find the rabbit in question...

And it's currently on top of him trying to bite at his face. He's got his buckler up between him and the insane creature but he's definitely losing this battle. ]

OH COME ON! I DON'T WANT TO DIE BY A RABBIT! HOW SAD IS THAT?!


E) Tutorial

[ He's not even sure how this thing works. He was just kind of shunted in and told put these weird glasses on and now; ta-dah! He's in some kind of illusion world.

His first thought is; "What is my life"

Which then proceeds to flash over his head Player: What_is_my_life has joined! ]

Hey, what? That's not my name!

D

[dnaofahalfa]

[And then suddenly bunny is gone.]

They SAID it was deadly!

[And there's a girl whose kind of....floating there. An arm wrapped around the bunnies body and under it's chin.]

Calm down already, come on, we don't want to hurt you! Hey, get me something to gag it!

yuri plisetsky (yoi!!!)

[yuranium]

prompt c: calling all cars

hey. quick question. who the hell would willingly do this? it's creepy. stop sending me all your stupid thoughts. it's annoying.

prompt e(1): rivers in the desert

[ after inputting his name and feeling the hot rush of the simulated desert, yuri can't help the stupid grin spreading across his face. he's already whispered all right! under his breath, little hands balled into tinier fists at his sides. he could get used to this. this place wasn't so bad after all if it had this badass technology.

imagine the selfies he could take --

then there's that floating image 'LVL 1, AMATEUR' and he frowns. it's more of a poignantly pretty pout, but who's keeping track? ]

Amateur? [ he says it with such disbelief, lips twisting into an uglier frown. until he notes someone else nearby. ] Hey! Hey you! What's the deal?

[ as if YOU are the one behind this. ]

prompt f(3) catch me if you can

[ this wasn't going according to plan. at all. yuri despise being terrible at things. granted, he can't be great at everything, and he knows that, but things that require strength and athletic ability usually go fairly well for him. and at the very least, they don't end up in utter mishaps.

such as this. the yank causes his feet to slip out from beneath him and in a flash he's dropped the rod and ended up belly first into the water with a huge splash. ]

Son of a - !

[ yes, there's a foul-mouthed boy crashing into the water, sitting up, blonde hair dripping wet. look what the cat dragged in. that has to be embarrassing. the water is turning to small, thin sheets of ice around him mirroring his annoyance and inner dismay at the situation. ]

F3

[dnaofahalfa]

[Sorry, Yuri, but that is honestly absolutely hilarious.]

[And there's a kid now laughing at the side of the lake. Though it should be noted her own fishing rod isn't far away and the line is a tangled mess. Won't stop her from laughing though, little pops of light going off around her.]

You look like a wet cat.

You okay?