memepatheias | Test Drive: May

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Test Drive: May

— TEST DRIVE: MAY —

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 24th of April and Applications (Canon | OC) open a week later on May 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!
For any concerns or questions, head over to this top level.

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: Perhaps one may have heard that Verens used to be a floating island, and it was! When the island then ended up on the surface, creatures which explorers have called "Dinosaurs" (quotation marks included) were discovered inhabiting the plains and the mountains in a far off area. It's time to go back to the jurassic world for a very important mission: gather as many Amaranthus Rubus, red pearl-shaped fruits that heal any and all wounds on one's skin. The hospital needs it! As such, one needs to prepare.

Explorers do not wish to harm the "Dinosaurs", as they are afraid the "Dinosaurs" would go extinct should any danger be placed unto them. This means that one's option when encountering volatile and aggressive "Dinosaurs" is to run away. A fun run is now being held in Verens a few days prior to the trip to the "Dinosaur" plains, where 50 sylvs and a t-shirt that says "I successfully ran away from a 'Dinosaur'!". The colour of the shirt is random, though, but there are as many as the colours of the rainbow. Maybe trade with somebody else who's finished the run if you don't like yellow so much.

• PROMPT E: Once the preparations have been made, it's time to set forth into the land of the “Dinosaurs”. As you enter their domain, it may be difficult to resist the temptation to interact with these rare and unusual creatures, and some of the “dinosaurs” are indeed tranquil and herbivorous. Go ahead and feed the long-necks leafy branches and if you're feeling daring, climb up on their backs for a ride! However, many of the “dinosaurs” are quite a bit more dangerous, and they are very territorial. If you cross paths with the a pack of raptors, prepare to run, fight, or distract. All explorers have been supplied with strips of alluring jerky to placate the beasts. Who knows, you might even make a friend! Be careful not to lose and hand, though.

The Amaranthus Rubus is thickest near the home of the most terrifying “dinosaur” of all, the "Tyrannosaur", and if you are daring enough to approach the lair of this creature to reap the fruits, you may not even have the chance to run away before the creature corners you, roars, and...wiggles his sad, little arms. It seems poor old "Tyrannosaur" just wants some kind of tool to extend his reach! Help him out and he will let you go. Or refuse, and he'll eat you. Sounds reasonable, right?

• PROMPT F: It seems like the land of the "Dinosaurs" isn't so bad after all! Perhaps "Dinosaurs" and man can co-exist, but for that to happen, much research will have to be made regarding a "Dinosaur"'s way of life. Now aboard the ship to head back to the city, researchers are talking about another excursion in the future that's solely for researching on "Dinosaurs" - various species, what they eat, their excrement, and the like.

The trip back to Verens is a little long. Perhaps you're just resting in one of the rooms when there's an explosive sound that can be heard. Oh no! It looks like the engine's running out of steam! Luckily, there's a steam generator in the ship, but steam can only be made through cooperation, anger, and sadness. The entire ship needs your help to get back to the city safely, and if you have to hold someone's hand, slap them, and yell at them to get them to manifest their emotions tangibly, then do so!

• Prompt G: Make your own! It could include swords and/or stones.

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PROMPT A

[Even during the rare times she left Eagle Mountain--be it for shopping in the local village or...other reasons--Iris had never encountered such a crowd as she did in the city markets.]

[It was almost overwhelming at times. The sheer density of the local population, combined with the thickness of the crowds as she walked by...the young nun held her shopping basket close to her. Pausing only to glimpse at the fresh fruits on a nearby stand, gently bartering with the seller for a slightly more reasonable price.]

[In between, she thought of Home. A home that would have already been lost to her for the next several years, but...still the only home she had ever known. The crisp, bone-chilling air. The crunch of snow beneath her feet. The smell of curry wafting through the main halls, mingling with incense and the slightest hint of Sister Bikini's bath soaps.]

[...in fact, it was almost as if she could feel those things right now. A sudden drop in temperature. Snoe appearing beneath her feet. Curry and lavender and other herbs overtaking the sweet smell of citrus....]

PROMPT C

[The coincidence in namesakes of her iris quartz pendant was not lost to the young woman. She stood in front of the mirror for a long time, staring at the simple chain that hung around her neck. Watching how the light seemed to change as it reflected off the raw gem's surface with the slightest tilt of her head.]

[Eventually, she closed her eyes and tried to speak with her mind only. Voice tentative. Uncertain she was doing it right.]

H-hello? Please forgive me, but I...wish to better understand how these new abilities work.

Am I...could I contact spirits through it?

[An ability inherited by the blood of her family, yet lost to her and her twin sister. Little wonder it would be the first thought that came to mind when learning of such potential power.]

PROMPT F

[She had always been a light sleeper, so when the explosion echoed across the ship, Iris was on her feet in an instant. It was a short distance to the top deck, and when she realized the boat was slowing, her eyes widened.]

What happened?!

[The first thing that'll catch Naruhodou's attention is the scent of delicious curry in the air. He's knew these markets well, but he doesn't recall any stalls selling something so fragrant. His thought is to go and sample whatever is creating this delicious smell only to find...a young woman, surrounded by snow? It's gotten too warm to be snowing now.

And that smell was coming from her, but she doesn't seem to be carrying any sort of cooked meal on her.] Excuse me. Did you happen to eat somewhere amazing recently?

Hmm?

[Drawn from her idle musings, Iris turned towards the sound of the voice addressing her.]

I'm sorry. I don't know what you...

[But she soon trailed off when she caught a glimpse of the man. Specifically his face. How...familiar it looked. Enough to elicit a sharp gasp from her, very nearly dropping her basket in surprise.]

Hm? Oh- [He raises his hands for a moment when he thought the basket was going to completely drop from her hands.] Ah, sorry! I didn't mean to startle you. It's just something smelled really good around here and then I saw you...

[He glances down at the snow specifically just around her. Oh.] You were actually just thinking about food, weren't you? [Well, this is a little embarrassing.]

[The similarities...]

[But also the subtle differences, which were what slowly brought Iris back to the here and now. This person...whoever he was...clearly did not recognize her. There was no hint of even vague familiarity. That alone was telling. And his voice. So close, yet...not quite right either.]

—oh! [That voice was still talking, wasn’t it? Something about an apology. And food.] No, it’s quite alright. I should be the one to apologize. It’s just...I thought you reminded me of someone. But I was mistaken.

Oh...? [This isn't the first time someone had said this to him. Now he's curious if it's who he was thinking of...]

Is it all right for me to ask who I reminded you of?

[Her blush deepened ever so slightly; around her feet, the snow melted away, and tiny flowers began to bloom. Iris herself remained mostly oblivious as she rose a hand to her chin before lowering it.]

His name is Phoenix Wright.

We...knew one another years ago. But it was only recently I saw him again.

[It's hard not to notice the drastic change around her. Clearly Wright meant a lot to her to cause the shift from snow to blossoming flowers. He smiles warmly.]

I see...well, I can understand your confusion then. We're related, in a sense. [He bows his head slightly.] My name's Naruhodou Ryuunosuke, I'm uh....a distant ancestor of Wright. [Because saying great great grandpa is too weird.]

[At the word ‘related’, her head lifted to look at him. Eyes widened and lips forming a small ‘o’. Surprised, and yet not so much. It would certainly explain the resemblance, as well as...]

[Then he elaborated.]

[...]

[!!!]

Feenie’s...ancestor? [So thrown, she habitually referred to him with her special nickname.] I don’t understand.

[Unless]

Are you...being channeled right now?

Iris (Hawthorne/Fey) ❀ Ace Attorney

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