Test Drive Meme

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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!

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[littlecrowgirl]

There's a soft smile at the catch. That pretty much secured that she chose correctly for her temporary partner. His speech was a little out of date, same with his clothes, but none of that matters when all you need to do is swing an axe.

But when it comes to teamwork, she's definitely on board, giving a firm nod and falling in line behind him. THIS is what she was looking for. High paced action!

Although those eyes go doe-wide when presented with a knife, taking it almost gently. It seemed to fit so much nicer in her hand than the axe, and she can't help but flicker a smile.

"Ah! A weapon worthy of an honorable thief like me! Don't you worry mister, I've got your back!"

[doesnotsimply]

"Okay, lets see what we're up against." Boromir edged up to the corner ahead and peeked his head out. Around the bend were a handful of brigands in salvaged bits of armour, all wielding some sort of device on a strap around their torsos. They were picking over the remains of a security patrol they had killed, and not paying much attention to the two intrepid heros.

"There are five of them." He whispered to. "If we take them fast, then they shouldn't know what hit them." He eyes his slight companion, wondering for the first time if this is really her place. She looked more formidable wielding the axe. "What's your name, little one?"

[littlecrowgirl]

She keeps behind him, for the most part, relying on him to be her eyes. Although she'd be lying if she didn't sneak a quick peek around, before ducking it back. Yep, those are definitely brigands alright.

"Five. Got it! So...we just...run in? Like ninjas?"

Give her a moment, Boromir, she's trying to psyche herself up. Can you tell this is her first 'mission'?

"My name?" The thought had never even occured to her. "I'm Kay, Kay Faraday, also known as the Great Thief Yatagarasu!" It's followed by a soft salute.

"At your service."

[doesnotsimply]

Like... Ninjas? What the blazes is a ninja? He cast a more critical eye over his companion, noting the tell tale shakes and tics of a first time combatant. He'd seen such a hundred times nefore with the green recruits on the walls of Osgiliath and beyond, only they'd had months of basic training and drilling before being thrown to the wolves. He was torn between the need for someone to watch his back, and the need to keep someone who is essentially a civilian out of the battle. He peeked out at the brigands again, some of them had knives at their belts but they weren't drawn. They all just seemed to be clutching at the devices on their straps like you would a crossbow; were they some form of arcane projectile? He sighed a heavy sigh, realising the only course that could bring victory here.

"Miss Faraday, I think you can be of greatest service to me by watching this corridor and making sure that no one comes up behind me. See? There is only another opening on their side of the hall, and one nearer us that is choked by rubble."

[littlecrowgirl]

She knew the situation all too well. While not exactly a warrior, she was no stranger to killing and all the gross details that entailed. And she knew the sound of worry a mile away. Her dad was almost notorious for it.

"So...it's a one way street, is what you're saying, and you want me to guard it."

But here begs the question.

"But what about in there? Who's going to watch behind you in there?" She can't help but smile, attempting to make it a joke. "You're kind of a big target."

[doesnotsimply]

A pained look entered his eyes, obviously trying to conceal his thoughts. The man who by rights should have been watching his back was in the one place Boromir would have given almost anything to be.

"I'll be looking after myself, you should stay here where it is safe." He chided, none to gently, and turned to leave.