Test Drive Meme

[crux_mods]

Did you want to test your characters? Do you want something that you can use for an RP sample without digging up an old thread? Well, here you have it. Pick one or multiple prompts below or, if you want, make a prompt of your own. Just be sure to tag around so that everyone gets plenty of exposure.

1: Explosions in space! Space Bandits attacked the space colony everyone was visiting! Dozens of fighters and mobile armors fly through space, locked in deadly combat. Are you among those battling to save lives? Or are you watching from the windows, praying everything will be safe?

2: Explosions underground! You were part of a trading party, exchanging supplies with an underground penal colony when alien animals burrowed through the walls and started assaulting convict and Confederation member alike! What are you going to do?

3: Explosions over the city! The Colosseum is shooting off fireworks as part of a concert or a sporting event! Are you watching in the crowd, a main attraction, or watching the bright colors from the city?

4: Explosions on an asteroid! You're either observing, guarding, or mining an asteroid! It's rather dull, save for the explosions that rock the ground under your feet. It looks like it'll continue to be just as slow, but... was that something moving in the shadows there?

5: Explosions on a space station! As you approached a research station, you receive a distress signal! Fire's broken out and their systems aren't up to spec! Can you do anything? Are you a part of a scouting crew or out for a joyride in your new yacht? And is this an accident, or something more sinister?

6: Explosions at the gym! Explosive competition! Swimming, weightlifting, running, boxing, someone has just challenged you! Whether they know it or not, you're going to do your best to show them up.

7: Explosions in the past! A star has died! The Fleet is flying through the nebula it left behind, with swirls of beauty as far as the eye can see. If you're the type, you can watch it all you like.

8: Explosions on the road! Most of the traffic on the Teuberg is computer controlled, but some young showoff took his off the grid and promptly caused a wreck! Traffic has been backed up for almost half an hour now, with no way out for you and the people in your vehicle. Are you close enough to see if anyone needs help? Or are you just stuck with people who are as late for their appointments as you are?

9: Explosions in the marketplace! Explosive bargains! You're in a trading hub, surrounded by stalls of all kinds selling every type of merchandise you can imagine! Luckily, you've got enough money to handle a few purchases here. Will you buy one of those daggers on display? An incense burner? Some alien fruit? Or maybe you're on the run from the corrupt guards? Or perhaps you're the one doing the chasing, did someone just steal your wallet?

10: Explosions in your mind! The explosive inspiration that drives this world! Make up your own prompt!

Comments

[hastoburnthis]

"More or less."

Are you going to help her or not, because she's going in there either way. As a matter of fact, she's heading out already.

[zerolimits]

"Then lead the way."

Zero let her pass by first, allowing her to take point. Since she's the one searching for...whatever it was she was looking for, Zero could assume that she'd be the one who could locate it, or at least would know what it looked like. He followed behind the woman, keeping a couple feet of space between them.

[hastoburnthis]

No need to tell her twice. The gem has already taken the path down into the asteroid. She didn't bother telling him, but she's been receiving crystal gem energy like mad from this place. And she feels like this asteroid is holding something big.

"They told you why you were here?" she probes whatever Zero might know.

[zerolimits]

"Not really. I just took the job because it would pay a little money for living expenses. All I was told was to stand guard outside and make sure no one disturbed the mining. They did let me see the dig site first, and the operation looked legitimate, so I accepted the work."

If it seemed like the workers were putting themselves or others in danger, Zero wouldn't have taken the job. Rather, he'd have tried to stop them, even if it meant fighting.

[abtakha]

Cassie was trying to compose a joke about his excitement (something about extra goo maybe?) as she sheathed Blood Drinker. But hey, at least he was honest. And not a coward who had to sit in a thirty foot tall metal suit either.

"Forecast today's gonna be rough weather..." She said, kneeling and unslinging the attached grenade launcher. A couple of innocent sounding pops and the little canisters were bouncing down the corridor, towards the sound of slavering and skittering. Then the loudest pops in that confined space and bits of things were everywhere. Cassie ended up wearing a compound eye and antenna in her hair like some kindof disgusting yarmulke or one of those tiny novelty hats.

Her smirk turned upside down though when she noticed a rumbling sound that had nothing to do with gunfire. Those explosions and the tunnels those things had dug, in a tunnel that wasn't too well shored up to begin with...

[pivotpoint]

Are you an idiot!? [Her frustration tramples her fear, and she points her index finger at him accusingly.]

I'm not afraid of him, it's you!
[Did she not just tell him she thought he eats people? Denying it doesn't make him less green and toothy.]

[razor_hill_hell]

Wait, what. Really?

[ Man, he thought she was being half-facetious with the whole "DON'T EAT ME" thing. Tednug's reply is instantaneous, though: ]

Well, I'm sure as hell not getting Scratchfever to sit on ME.

[blight_phoenix]

Trust me, I know... I'm used to being stared at, really. -She lifted her uncovered arm, blanketed in an unusual, almost ethereal looking tattoo.- It's nice to meet you, Hitsugaya.

Uh... come here often?

[blight_phoenix]

"I know, I know, it sucks." Maya sighed again. "I guess we could see if there's a target range anywhere. We won't have any luck finding live targets in a place like this."

[blight_phoenix]

-That poor vole never stood a chance. By the time Krieg was done, it was a little fuzzy, fleshy puree. Maya, though, couldn't help but chuckle.- A little overkill there, don't you think?

[blight_phoenix]

Never said you were a diamond, Krieg. But I'm glad I met you, anyways.

... And not just because you saved my life. Just so we're clear.

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[tryannsauros]

Hiding. Grunt hated hiding. He might hate being accused of hiding even more, but this was the first time, so it was hard to say. Back on Tuchanka, the solution would have been simple: to set anyone who thought differently straight by force. But Grunt had learned first that interactions with other species were more delicate, even if it felt against his nature.

“Who's hiding? That would mean there's something to hide from.” He stepped out to face Zero directly, grinning. “All I see is scrap metal.”

And a whole lot of nothing else, really. Going to that asteroid was a boring, boring idea.

[tryannsauros]

Now you've got it! Put your back into it! Heh.

[ What a funny girl. Not much stronger than a pyjak, though.

Grunt readies himself, hunkering down and shifting a bit, before he barrels forward and slams himself into the side of the car. ]

--Bam! There it goes. [ And it does. The car rolls right down an incline and onto its back. The alarm is pretty loud. ]

... Now, we leave, before they make us pay damages. [ This is exactly why krogans are banned from most public places. ]

[zerolimits]

Zero was a bit agitated at being called 'scrap metal', but he hid that fact quite well, his face not changing in the slightest. He stared at the strange creature for a moment, determining whether or not he was a threat.

"I wouldn't really be calling others names if I looked like you," Zero said as he lowered his hand from his Z-Saber. "What business do you have here?"

[tryannsauros]

The jab at his looks either went unnoticed, or wasn't really of any consequence. “I am pure krogan. You should be in awe.”

This guy was a bit odd-looking for a synthetic, a bit clunky, but there seemed to be all types around, lately. It was almost disappointing that he decided to lower himself out of a battle stance; at least a challenge would have made things a little more fun, which brought Grunt to the matter of why he was here.

“Here for the same purpose you are. Probably.” Their reasons were most likely different. “Thought I might get to fight something. Turns out it's just an empty rock.”

[zerolimits]

"You're here to guard the mine as well?"

Zero was a bit skeptical about whether he was telling the truth or not. As long as the...krogan didn't mean any hostility, though, he wouldn't object to letting him stick around. New company is better than no company.

[tryannsauros]

“What else? Wouldn't send a guy like me here just to stand around looking pretty.” Grunt paused, thought about it. “... Or maybe they would. Most people won't mess with a krogan.”

He could sense that there was some doubt about his intentions, which wasn't something that he was unused to, especially from strangers. It was good-- meant that they couldn't be pushed around. Grunt respected that.

“I'm Grunt.”

[zerolimits]

"Zero," he said simply, stating his name. "If I may ask, what exactly is a krogan?"

This was the first time that he had seen an alien species, let alone a sentient one. It's understandable that even Zero would be a little curious.

[tryannsauros]

It was a pretty big question, and Grunt wasn't really sure how he should answer it. He'd never really come across a lot of people that didn't know what he was before this. It was a bit bothersome... Wrex would probably want him to leave an acceptable impression of their people.

“A proud species from the planet Tuchanka,” he finally answered, simply. “There aren't many of us left, but we're repopulating.”

no worries 'w'

[bestowmercy]

[ She'd seen a few basketball games back on Earth over the entertainment network, even a couple of live ones with Claude and the others, enough for a decent idea of the rules and what a good player moved like-- and this guy wasn't bad at all. (She inches further into the doorway, all attention and interest.) Him playing against real people might be pretty fun to watch, in fact--

--ah, whoops. ]

No, not at all, I was just curious-- sorry for distracting you.

[ With a waving hand and a sheepish smile. She's in a loose t-shirt and gym shorts of her own, with a small towel over her shoulders; hair's still kinda damp from the pool, after all. ]

Man, I can easily draw a blank with something like this. XP

[zerolimits]

"Hmm. 'A proud species'," Zero repeated aloud. "Sounds like your race is a strong one."

Zero had a sense of pride himself. He guessed that such comes naturally after surviving numerous battles.

take your time!

[tryannsauros]

“Ha! Damn right.”

Grunt visibly perked at the compliment, his demeanor shifting from bored to something more eager. He closed in on Zero, pushing into his personal space, trying to gauge his strength.

“Not often I get to see a non-Geth synthetic like you. You talk like you're strong. Better have something to show for it.” He lowered himself until they were close to eye-level. “If you're weak, you'll just get in the way.”

Thanks. :)

[zerolimits]

Zero stood his ground as Grunt came closer. He had fought, and beaten Mavericks larger than him, he wouldn't be intimidated by size alone. When he came to about eye-level, Zero unblinkingly stared at him, doing his own sizing up as well.

"I could say the same to you. Back home, you have to be strong in my line of work just to come back alive."

And he should know. He had died before. Not just once, but twice.

[tryannsauros]

“I was made to be strong. Butt enough heads and spilled enough guts to prove my worth, synthetics included.”

He'd definitely lost count somewhere along the way. At the very least, he'd become a little better with direction. If he was being completely honest, though, following Shepard's lead had always been easier and felt more natural. Most importantly, it always seemed to end with the most carnage.

“... You getting hungry, or is that just me?”

[zerolimits]

"...It's likely just you."

Even though Reploids closely resemble humans, right down to being able to feel emotions, they are still machines. Zero doesn't have the need to eat like organic beings do.