spacehorses | Test Drive Meme

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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"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.

“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.”

"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.

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.”

"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.

“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.”

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.

“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?”

"...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.

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

take your time!

Thanks. :)

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