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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[bestowmercy]

Probably not. But maybe between two heads they'll figure something out twice as fast.

Maybe.

Or maybe between two frowns, it's just twice the confusion.

"Mmm... some sort of cleaning appliance, maybe?"

She's not entirely sure she's the best person for the job, what with only having had a year or so of living around space-age technology.

"I think if we asked a merchant about some of these things, they might be able to help..."

[weeabhoo]

Jinto looks up at the newcomer. For his part, he still hasn't gotten used to the number of people with ears like Lafiel's. He smiles ruefully.

"That or a dessert. But if we ask the merchants, they'll know we don't know what we're doing and that's...Well, it's like being a mouse around a bunch of hungry cats."

After watching Spaurh's negotiation skills, he'll never doubt the potential viciousness of merchants again.

[bestowmercy]

"Ah, that's true..." If they had someone like Celine with them... she always knew just the right buttons to press when it came to bargaining prices down, or up, even for things that they had absolutely no clue about the use of. What would she do in this situation?

(....no, not that, there's no way they're doing that. That would just be embarrassing.)

"Well, there's probably other people looking for the same kinds of supplies, right? We could look out for them, and maybe talk to them instead."

[weeabhoo]

"Good idea. Let's eavesdrop."

He begins looking around for people haggling, hoping to find a mention of the things they need. He quickly remembers his manners though, and turns back to Rena, giving a short, polite bow.

"Ah, forgive me, I'm Front Wing Flyer Jinto Lynn, current supply officer for the Uncontested Starfall."

[bestowmercy]

She follows him quite naturally; it's her day off, after all, and she doesn't have anything planned. She stops short as he does, though, and ah, where were her manners? Honestly.

"I'm Rena Lanford, assistant medical officer onboard the Frescant." A short curtsey, to match his. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Jinto."

[weeabhoo]

"A pleasure to meet you, doctor." Jinto says, ever polite. He listens out for mention of their ingredient/component/ammunition.

There, someone's haggling with a vendor for some, insulting the free sample's taste and texture. Unfortunately it's an alien that looks like a six legged pineapple mated to several fleshy trumpets full of rasping, rotary tongues. So it's probably something you eat, but who knows if it's edible by humans.