June Test Drive~!

[rubycitymods]

Thinking of apping a character but not sure they'll fit in the city walls?

Have no fear, a meme for you is here.


Directions:

Post with your character with their name and canon on top!

Choose a location and prompt or wait for someone else to tag.

If you'd like, leave contact info for people to get in contact for plotting and other such shenans.

Tag around! Make friends. Don't be afraid to chat OOC while tagging.



Locations:

1. Train Station: New arrival, or waiting to welcome people? Either way, the train comes in, but you still can't ride it out.

2. Cathedral: Looking for redemption? Just doing a little sight-seeing? Or just getting a little shelter?

3. The Clocktower: You can see the whole city from here!

4. The Black Stallion Saloon: You were told the burgers were great here-- but maybe you just came for the beer.

5. The Library: You came to do a little research, but it looks like all of the information's just out of your reach. Though, you can always find a way to pass the time here.

6. The Coffee Joint: A lovely place to have a chat and a bite to eat.

7. Le Cafe Anglais: A Parisian-British fusion that's as charming as it sounds and serves the best tea around.


Scenarios

1. Just walked in: You intended to get here, and you made your way in; but now someone's caught your eye and you'd like to have a chat.

2. Been here all day: You've been sitting around minding the time. Maybe you didn't notice them at first or maybe you were just working up the courage to talk-- either way, they know you're here and you know it too.

3. Bad weather: You're here because you've gotten rained in. This wasn't your choice, but at least it's dry-- right?

4. Wild card: Got something better in mind? Well screw these prompts, try it out yourself!


Have fun, guys!

Comments

Afonso de Silva / Original Character

[airshipcaptain]

Train Station

[Afonso hadn't thought he'd fallen asleep on the train ride back Mayra to Serria, but apparently he had. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes he bent down to pick up his rucksack only to find it missing.

Come to think of it... Wasn't the train more crowded then this? Suddenly aware of the strangeness of this situation Afonso stood the moment the train came to a halt, hurrying out into the hall and then off the locomotive in search for the conductor.

He found no conductor, and before he could react the train was leaving. Afonso stared after it, eyes wide as saucers before slowly looking around the station like a lost puppy.

Where in the world was Ruby City...?]

Le Cafe Anglais

[A nasty downpour of rain had sent him scrambling into the first building he could find. Said building turned out to be a cafe of some sorts. Afonso stood in the entry way, wiping rain water from his eyes.

Well... Maybe they would have coffee or something...

Oh but how in the world was he suppose to pay for it!?]

OUO

[embodimentofspirit]

[Welcome to the cafe, Afonso. Have a small girl staring at you with red-eyes from behind the counter, a plate in one hand and the other grasping a cake server inside the display case. She literally looks like she's frozen in her task just to watch you. Unnerving, ain't it?]

Oh hey

[airshipcaptain]

[Hello Ib, have a very startled young man the moment he notices her staring.

Are her eyes red?

It's a very long moment of him awkwardly staring back at her, standing in the entry way soaked. Then, very slowly, a smile forms.]

Are you suppose to be taking a slice of cake?

[Because she looks like Rosa whenever he or Nana catch her stealing cookies.]

[embodimentofspirit]

[She's just going to... quietly put down the server and pull the plate embarrassedly to her chest, a little blush creeping onto her cheeks.]

I-- um, Mister Kirkland said I could have one.

[Though Afonoso may have noticed that there's already traces of icing on the plate she's holding.]

[airshipcaptain]

Is Mister Kirkland the owner?

[He's genuinely curious about that. Maybe if he's around Afonso could ask where the heck he is.

He hadn't meant to embarrass her, that had actually been the last thing he wanted to do. So, while he notices the icing on the plate, he turns a blind eye to it.]

Well if he said you can have one don't let me stop you, miss.

[embodimentofspirit]

[She glances between the Afonso and the cake she'd been reaching for, unsure for a moment, but soon decides against that second piece. All she'd be asking for is a stomachache, and besides, there's no reason for boredom eating anymore.

With her attention now fully on him, she nods.]

Mister Kirkland and Monsieur Bonnefoy run the cafe. [A pause, then her head tips slightly to the side.] Are you new?

[airshipcaptain]

Are either of them in? [He pauses for a minute, then sheepishly continues.] You don't think they'd mind me coming in? I'm a bit drenched and I wouldn't want to get anything wet...

[It would be rude, after all.

He frowns at the question, nodding. Was he that obvious?]

Yes, I was suppose to be taking the train to Serria. Truthfully I've never even heard of a place called Ruby City before.

[embodimentofspirit]

[Ib straightens right up when Afonso mentions being wet, immediately turning to place the dirty plate down before disappearing beneath the counter. He may hear the quiet squeak of a cabinet opening and closing, and Ib reemerges just seconds later with an armful of hand towels in tow. Quickly rounding the case, she pads up to him, offering the towels.]

Are you cold? I can make some tea.

[She'll explain the situation momentarily, but first comes taking care of the new guy!]

[airshipcaptain]

[He didn't expect that, not at all, and when she emerges around the corner with an armful of towels he can only stare at her a bit dumbfounded. That's really not what he expected, but he takes the offered towels gratefully.]

I don't have any money I'm afraid.

[The notion that he's getting free tea doesn't even register. Everything comes with a price, after all.

... Maybe if he offers to do the dishes?]

[embodimentofspirit]

[She shakes her head, a tiny smile coming to her lips.]

There's no money here.

[And with that, she steps to return to the rear of the display case.]

What kind of tea do you like?

[airshipcaptain]

And where is here?

[Excuse him if he sounds skeptical.

Using one of the hand towels he begins trying to dry out his hair.]

It's very nice of you, little miss, but I can't just accept something for free.

[embodimentofspirit]

[The tone in his voice makes her stop, and she peers at him unsurely.

...Maybe she should explain things first; tea can wait a moment.]

Ruby City is a different world. We all got taken here and can't go home until we're sent back. [A brief pause, then again,] There's no money here.

[airshipcaptain]

[Afonso stops what he was doing, eyebrows drawing together as he looks at her.]

That isn't a very funny joke. Haven't your parents taught you lying is bad?

[A different world? That's not possible.]

[embodimentofspirit]

[The accusation causes her lips to dip into a little frown.]

It's not a lie! [Then her lips thin as she looks to the floor.] Mother and Papa... aren't here.

[airshipcaptain]

There are no such things as other worlds!

[It comes out sharper then he had meant too, and he cringes.

He sounded too much like his Father.

After a moment he speaks again, voice softer.]

Where are your parents?

[embodimentofspirit]

[She likewise cringes, shrinking back slightly as her hands ball into little fists against her skirt. It takes her a moment to answer:]

...They're not in Ruby City. They're home.

[airshipcaptain]

[That action makes him feel like he's been punched in the stomach. He hadn't meant to upset her. He really hadn't. There's a part of him that wants to back away and run, to shrink himself.

He manages not to.]

Where is home?

[embodimentofspirit]

[After a moment of very subtle shuffling, she looks up to him again.]

Japan. [It seems that's all she's going to say, but after a second, she quickly adds,] On Earth.

[Not that that'll tell him much, if he isn't from Earth.]

[airshipcaptain]

[He is from Earth, just a drastically different Earth.]

I've never heard of Japan before.

[Frowning he thinks back to all the geography lessons, wondering if he may have missed it. The name still doesn't ring any bells.]

What country is it in?

[embodimentofspirit]

It is a country, in Asia. [And more to the point:] Ruby City isn't on Earth.

[airshipcaptain]

Asia?

[He frowns, really wishing his rucksack hadn't gone missing because he knows there had been a few maps in there.]

Now don't be silly. If it's not on Earth where is it?

[embodimentofspirit]

We don't know.

[She's absolutely clinging to this.]

[airshipcaptain]

[He opens his mouth, then closes it.

Pushing the topic is going to do nothing but upset her and frustrate him... He'll ask Mr. Kirkland or Mr. Bonnefoy when he finds them. Until then he'll... He's not sure. Humor her? If she's making this up. If not.

Well he'll panic later. For now he drags a hand through his wet hair, sighing.]

I hope I can find a way home before the end of the semester. My sisters not going to happy if I miss Christmas.

[And that's not even counting how worried Remmy and Isabella are going to be if he's truly in another world. And then there's Rhyleigh...

Running a hand through his hair turns into tugging at his hair hopelessly.]

How long have you been here?

[embodimentofspirit]

[She simply stares for a long moment, brows knit and lips thin, wishing she were able to comfort him in this situation, to explain it better and make him understand that it's not so bad. But maybe it's best she let him talk to the adults about it later...

Ib hates being a kid sometimes.

With a little sigh, she turns for the stove and flips on one of the burners, where a kettle already sits with some warm water inside. Thankfully, it hasn't been long since she poured herself a cup of tea, so the water shouldn't take long to reheat.

His question makes her pause. She knows she arrived in April of last year, so that means it's been...]

A year and two months.

[airshipcaptain]

[It is bad, in his opinion. He's all Rosa has now.

He's about to ask if she needs any help, but seeing she has everything under control he resists. Instead he waits for her to answer his question, looking around the cafe. When she finally speaks he turns his head to look at her, eyes wide in response.

That's... A long time if she isn't playing around.]

I bet your parents miss you a lot.

[Only after he says that does he realize that might not be the best thing to say.]