Test-Drive Meme!

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TEST-DRIVE MEME

Maybe you've considered appping a new character but you're not sure how well they would adjust to the in-game scenario? Well, here's a chance to give it a try!

• Post with a character journal you'd like to voicetest or you've considered apping to Ruby City. Feel free to play them as newcomers or as if they've been here for a while - the setting is your own choice.

•Respond to other threads with new characters or with characters who are already in the game.

• Explore different interactions, find castmates, develop possible CR - anything you want, as long as you have fun!

Comments

[fairdeal]

[Gold stares at the broom quizzically, but says nothing of it. So this is not a land without magic, that much is easy to tell. He's still quite lost, though.

He straightens his back, both hands resting on top of his cane] Thank you. And who might you be?

[masked_stag]

I'm James Potter. And yourself?

[fairdeal]

You can call me Mr, Gold. [He bows his head curtly.]

What can you tell me about Ruby City, Mr. Potter?

[masked_stag]

[James inclined his head at the name.]

Just James is fine. As for this place, well...it's home now.

[There's a pause before he starts his mantra in a bored voice. It's obvious he's done this a million times previously.]

Ruby City. You've been brought here against your will and you can't go home. Feel free to live in any of the unused apartments or houses you find. There's a clinic, a bar and many other shops for your needs and everything is free. I own a coffee shop and bar myself with spare rooms should you need them.

[He stops, done for now, and sets his broom to hover so he can sit down upon it. Smiling, James' voice goes back to it's initial cheeriness.] Any questions, just ask.

[fairdeal]

[A smile appears as he hears James' explanation, and he waits for him to finish before speaking.] I see I am not the first newcomer you've come across.

[masked_stag]

Oh no. [James chuckled.] I've been doing these introductions for...a long time. [His broom slowly flies backwards towards the nearest wall so its owner can lean against it, James thinking about the past for a moment.]

[fairdeal]

[Gold doesn't show any surprise at that, he's seen enough magic in his lifetime, and different enough kinds, to not be impressed by a flying broom. He bows his head slightly at James.]

Then I will bother you no further about it. I think I will do fine finding what I want to know on my own.

[masked_stag]

[James jumped out of his reverie and off his broom at the same time.] Oh, it's no bother. I enjoy meeting the new people that come here. I just hate the monotony of explaining you're stuck.

Besides, you must be thirsty after your trip. [There's a small smirk that wasn't there before. Gold might want to be careful with that.]

[fairdeal]

I'm sure most people have more questions than I.

[Gold shoots him a quizzical look at the strange change of topic.] Not really. Though if I was, I take it I could just help myself to some water for free, isn't that right?

[masked_stag]

Usually yes. I'm assuming your world has some sort of magic as most tend to stare at my entrances.

[James nodded.] Of course. But I always find water quite bland. Isn't there anything you'd prefer?

[fairdeal]

Yes, where I come from people are quite used to magic and its dealings.

Not particularly. Is there anything you suggest?

[masked_stag]

Shame. Muggle reactions are usually the most fun.

I have plenty of suggestions. Why don't we take a tour a find out?

[fairdeal]

Very well, James. Lead the way.

[Alright, curiosity will get the best of him this time.] And what is a muggle?

[masked_stag]

[Grabbing his broom, James started out of the station at a slow pace. He'd noticed the cane early on and wasn't sure how fast Gold would be.]

A muggle is a person who can't do magic. But so far only my world seems to use the term.

[fairdeal]

[Gold walks just as fast as anyone else, albeit with a very slight limp. The cane is just for extra swag points.]

It's the first time I hear the word too. Though where I come from anyone could do magic, if only they wish to learn.

[masked_stag]

[James speeds up slightly to walk alongside him.]

Interesting. On my world, you're either born with magic or you're not. Usually your parents have it and it's been passed down but that's not always the case.

[fairdeal]

Well, I suppose when you put it like that there are those who are more sensible to it. It's much easier to learn when you have such ability. [He pauses thoughtfully] However, many prefer to stay away from it.

[masked_stag]

Well there are types of dark magic which you're taught to stay away from. But I suppose that's common sense unless you're trying to take over the world. [James chuckled, amused he can laugh about his own misfortune with a stranger, just as his shop came into view.]

Here we are. The place I call home.

[fairdeal]

Your kind of magic intrigues me. I hope you feel so inclined to tell me more about it someday.

[Gold glances up at the shop] A lovely place, however I have no money with me.

[masked_stag]

I don't see why not. Come in and I'll tell you more.

[James laughed again.] Everything here's free, remember? That includes the stuff in here. [And he opened the door, holding it open for Gold.]

[fairdeal]

Ah, I forgot. That will take some getting used to.

[Gold walks in, waiting for James before walking over to the counter.] Do you serve coffee?

[masked_stag]

The Coffee Joint wouldn't be a good name if I didn't.

[James walked behind the counter, taking out a cup, a saucer and his wand.] How do you take it?

[fairdeal]

[Oh, he can tell a wand when he sees one, even if only fairies use them where he's from. He leans closer to the counter, watching intently.] Black, no sugar.

[masked_stag]

[A boring order but an easy one. He taps the cup with his wand and mutters under his breath, then the coffee pours out of his wand into the cup.]

Here you go. Enjoy.

[fairdeal]

Interesting. [He brings the cup to his lips, gives it a tentative sip, then sets it down as he waits for it to cool down a little.] Can I ask for something else?