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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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[9: He was just going to barter for a few hydroponic carrots like a sensible butler, he swears! It is certainly not his fault that he was only slightly sidetracked by a group of long bearded men playing laser dices in a fire pit full of actual salamanders. Alas, it is an universal law that there will always be three beings endowed with the uncanny power to pinpoint without error one true heart's desire: mothers, demons and contrabandists.

A member of the third group has offered Kevin the most fascinating device: a purple sphere covered with labyrinthine angles and emerald green buttons. Kevin is currently attempting to hide - quite ineffectively - his prospective buyer's excitement. It doesn't help that he is holding the toy with both hands and close to his chest, much like a firstborn son.]

My goodness, the more I win, the luckier I become? But sir, that cannot be true!

[He says that as if he really, really wished to be proven wrong.]

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Hey, that's a pretty good deal!

[Nagate was absolutely terrible at bargaining, or minding his own business. The idea of a gambling device did seem pretty awesome, though.]

But is it gonna work? I mean, you should make sure it's not gonna break after a day.

[Oh, he has company now! That was sudden.]

Don't you think so, sir? [He is reaching for his purse. Goodbye hydroponic carrots.] I wonder, perhaps if I start gambling and winning immediately, my luck will not allow the device to break!

[It is not like he is looking for an excuse to start gambling at all. He doesn't have a problem! He can stop if he wants, okay?]

Oh, yeah. I didn't think of that! You should definitely go for it.

[Enabling all the way. Besides, Nagate kind of wanted to see if it would really work.]

[Being enabled is so refreshing. Most people he knows would be repressing him at this point. After some careful consideration, Kevin presses a green button (everything about the future is buttons, he has learned fast enough).

The toy makes a happy noise.

Oh! Did I win? Does that mean I win?

[...this is really unbelievable.

Side-eyeing so hard.]

I'd no idea you were so easily amused.

[Oh no, it is the devil. He manages to look almost guilty. Gambling is wrong, isn't it?]

I was just taking a look!

[Oh yeah he totally believes you.]

Care to give it a try?

[He gives the orb a look of childish wonder and presses one of the green buttons.

The gadget emits a happy sound.]

Oh! I win! I win!

[No, he can't help but laugh at that.]

I hope I'm not enabling some sort of problem here, Uriel.

[J/K THAT'D BE HILARIOUS.]

[He brings the toy closer to his chest again.]

I do not have a problem.

[It is just a hobby. A hobby! Wait, what if he presses another button?]

[Yeah, Mister Noble here overheard the last part of that sales pitch and conversation. It's totally his responsibility to butt in.]

Because it's not! I don't care what's possible around here, that can't be! And even if it is, gambling is irresponsible!

[He freezes exactly where he is, all excited gadget examination interrupted as he forgets to breathe. Those words. They are his young master's words, but the voice and face don't match. Can two noble brats be that realistic, opinionated and loud?]

...

[He could have hugged the boy and cried tears of longing and joy. Instead, he realizes that, much like young master, the young gentleman is repressing his most innocent and harmless gambling tendencies. ]

Hm...Huh.

[Not the most coherent answer, but nothing could have prepared him for this.]

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[Well, one difference is that Elliot's quickly becoming convinced that you're of the sort he'd never want to be his servant. If that helps any.]

WHAT, IS THAT NEWS TO YOU?!

[It's okay, it is not like young master ever had a choice in the matter.]

N-no, not at all!

[It is not news to him. It is just that he has this slight tendency to gamble until someone makes him stop. He doesn't have a problem. It's completely under control.

[Wow, sucks to be him. Maybe the nobility of your world needs to reconsider that set up. ...No offense, stranger.]

Then you shouldn't even be wasting time looking at that thing!

[And if he knew that, he'd tell you how it's the definition of a problem Also the guy trying to sell it really loves Elliot right now...]

[Some yelly noble brats need love. It's a thing.

He...gives the device back, looking dutifully ashamed. He is also a little concerned about the looks the nice and respectable seller is giving the noble young man.]

M-my apologies, sir!

[Please calm down! Also, he might be stepping between the young man and the contrabandist, just in case violent things happen.]

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here to ruin kevin's life dont mind me

never!

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since I life'd out of Ex before I could reply on that log

omg, Elliot is Ellioting!

What are the odds?!

manga and their young masters, oh my.

somebody has to do all the yelling...

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