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!

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[edify]

When he is joined by another, Obi-Wan lowers his hood. "Hello there," he greets with a small smile as he turns his neck to face the woman. The words are a greeting of habit, yet no less sincere.

He can feel that she's far from home, as many here are, but not everyone thinks of home as she does. Best to keep the conversation light, or as light as it could be under the circumstances. "I must apologize for appearing out of place. I quickly came to understand that my manner of dress is quite unusual for most."

[abtakha]

She looks up (way up; she's quite small) at him. "You look like a monk to me. But you're not wearing a crucifix." She does not smile but the words are light sounding.

He also doesn't seem to have any weapons on him, she casually notes with a practiced eye. She does not recognize the holstered lightsaber as one, it having no analogues where she's from.

[edify]

His world has monks, but they're not quite the same. Yet as the Jedi are a form of religion, he can form some kind of comparison. "I'm not quite a monk, no, but you're not far off. I'm of the Jedi Order, and in my world we're protectors of the peace."

The talk of different worlds has him intrigued, and he tilts his head slightly. "Forgive me for prying, but what is a crucifix?"

[abtakha]

"It's a...religious symbol. Of their savior, who died on one which..." Alright, Christianity sounds really weird if you try to explain it with no context. Best to try to change the subject. "'Protectors of peace.' So, SpecOps?" She grins knowingly. They could be like Comstar, she thinks, or they could be like Word Of Blake. He seems like a nice guy, so she hopes for the former.

[edify]

Again the words have no direct translation and Obi-Wan finds that even conversation in this new world poses its own sets of challenges. "Our Order believes in respecting all forms of life which we strive to protect through various means. The preservation of culture through knowledge and education, healing, and defense in battle are examples, but not extensive by any means."

Though she did admittedly ask a question, Obi-Wan doesn't want to dominate the conversation. "What is it that you did back home?"

[abtakha]

"Ah, if you also preserved interstellar communication, you'd be a lot like Comstar, where I'm from...I'm an infantry scout, specializing in anti-battlemech operations." A hint of pride which would be hurt if she found out that her job could be just as easily done by Ewoks.

Poor Obi Wan, having to absorb her jargon. Thank Force god for Jedi patience.