[MEME] Let's Talk RC (CR Testdrive)

[missleadingquestions]

I don't really have a fitting picture for this.

G'day, Ruby City! It's time for a meme for both testdrivers and denizens.

Been itching to test out some CR but haven't had the posts to do it? 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: Run by James Potter and Lukas, 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. Inclimate 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

[untilavalon]

[Saber listens attentively, tilting her head just a bit as she listens.]

Well, I recognise a few words as familiar- however, I do not understand them. I believe if I were to speak in the language of the romans or even of the Britons and surrounding peoples, you'd have just as much trouble understanding my words.

I suppose perhaps it is a forced spell-- but how?

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid nods since her reaction is about what he was expecting. They understand each other, but only if they do not try to purposely speak something besides what naturally comes out of their mouths.]

I don't know the answer to that question, Saber. In some ways, it reminds me of the Grail teaching us all to speak Japanese since the war was held in Japan and we would not be much use if we could not understand the native language. However, at the same time, this is nothing like the Grail. Whatever created this place and gives the administrators the power they have seems like something even more powerful than the Grail and that is a truly frightening thought.

[untilavalon]

...If what you say is true, then I hope desperately those in command are nothing like the grail.

[Saber knows more than she should know. And though upon return her fate is inevitable, she cannot regret learning what she has.]

I fear what danger the residents may be in, should that be so.

[oathshackledbird]

You will not find me arguing with you on that. Thankfully, I have a feeling that somehow we would know if the Grail or something like it was involved. At least...I hope we would.

[Diarmuid seems unsure for a moment before shrugging.]

However, worrying about it now really won't get us anywhere. Please, will you continue with the things you think I need to know about this place?

[untilavalon]

...That's true.

[She continues, crossing her arms once again as she thinks.]

Have I told you which servants are here and which aren't? Moreover-- have I already explained the case of residency in this place?

[oathshackledbird]

You told me that Archer was here and mentioned learning who he was, but did not mention his name. You also mentioned the other Lancer along with Assassin's master and Rider's master. Are there any others I should know about?

[Diarmuid pauses a moment at her second question replaying their conversation in his mind. Finally, he shakes his head.]

I don't believe you have mentioned anything about residency. Perhaps that should be the topic we discuss next?

[untilavalon]

--It is important I mention him, I suppose. Gilgamesh, King of Heroes. [She seems rather nonplussed, but she has every reason.]

As for residency, it would appear that the city was abandoned before anyone came here. As such, so long as the buildings aren't occupied, anyone may live where they wish.

[She pushes her hair out of her face, almost as though embarrassed.]

That, along with a lack of monetary trade or bartering, makes living here at first a bit awkward for some. Still, with the supplies of the city constantly being replenished, it would seem there is no problem in it.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid nods, tucking away the information on Archer's identity. He has no desire to run into the haughty servant, but if it does happen it will be good to know who he is considering it actually does explain quite a lot about him.

However, what is of more interest to him now is the information Saber has just given him about the city.]

Are you saying that everything is really free for the taking and that people can just pick a building to live in? How does that work? Do things just replenish so quickly that even if someone decided to clear out everything others would not have to wait long to get what they need?

[He is, of course, thinking of how easy it would be for someone with a good amount of power to gather and restrict all of the necessary supplies in the city otherwise. After all, it was something that happened all the time back during his first life.]

[untilavalon]

--Yes, that is so. I have found no shortage reported so far. [And Saber can eat a lot. And had to, back when Kariya's less-than-acceptable magic circuits were switched with her own.]

There appears to be no unfair imbalance and a surprising amount of peace for a place with little constructed government. It would seem most have accepted we are all captives and most wish not to cause trouble-- especially since some sort of uprising may upset the captors, from what I hear.

[She crosses her arms, pondering it more.]

If I am gracious, it could be assumed our captors are also attempting to seem accommodating-- allowing shortages would do no such thing.

[oathshackledbird]

A false sense of security and good will. A smart trick for our captors to use. Many who might otherwise fight will stay quiet if there is a risk of upsetting the status quo for no certain improvement.

[He seems to say this more to himself than to Saber. Diarmuid is obviously speaking to her, though, when he continues.]

You speak almost as if there has been uprising in the past with poor results for the people here. Is that true?

[untilavalon]

Unfortunately, I cannot be sure. I've received little information on the matter.

All that I do know is that there is a building that has been levelled and never rebuilt, that a few buildings were damaged in a confrontation with one of the captors. However, I haven't any idea what that confrontation involved.

[Oh, and one more thing--]

There's something else important to note. I've witnessed it only once, and only by watching the network, but it would appear as though death is neither permanent here nor is it an escape from the boundaries of the city.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid shakes his head. He should be shocked to hear that death is not permanent. Yet for some reason, he is not.]

And so another way this place reminds me of the Grail. It is as if we are somehow recorded on something so that we never truly can die.

These administrators. What can you tell me about them? Not just about them as...whatever they are...but also about their interactions with the city and the people who they hold here. You mention that building being leveled. Do you know of any other occurrences even just in passing?

[untilavalon]

Unfortunately, I have not encountered them since being here. I have heard from only one man-- named... Phoenix, I believe? About a bit of destruction in the city. However, I could garner little more information about the m from anyone; it would appear as though they wish to conceal themselves most of the time.

There was something else he mentioned as well-- a set of catacombs below the city. It would seem that at times, people find themselves there without reason, going missing for days at a time.

[oathshackledbird]

I would say it is probably more fortunate than unfortunate that you haven't met them since arriving. Even with what little you have been able to tell me, it sounds like they are best left encountered.

[Diarmuid frowns when she mentions the catacombs.]

They find themselves there without reason? Are they unwillingly taken then? Do they just appear there? Have they said much about what they have found inside? Has anyone tried to go there willingly to explore?

[untilavalon]

With such seemingly absolute power over this place, I'd have to agree with you.

And... it would seem so. I was told that those who willingly wished to explore them had trouble encountering them-- and in fact, the man I spoke with couldn't tell me where they are located at all. Unfortunately, that's about all I know about them.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid sighs, an annoyed look crossing his face.]

Of course. How convenient for them and frustrating for us. I wonder what they are trying to hide.

[He shakes his head.]

But I suppose that is something that will have to be left for later. Are there other odd places like that in the city I should know of?

this is forever late you don't have to reply if ya don't wanna

[untilavalon]

If I knew...

[Well, she'd be doing something about it, but still.]

As far as I've seen, there aren't. I know that the beasts are more populous in the park, but the only labyrinth that exists seems to be the one in the catacombs.

I did warn you I backtag forever, right? :-P

[oathshackledbird]

Yes, you mentioned the park and its dangers before.

[Diarmuid pauses a moment to sort through all the information she has given him before finally speaking again.]

This might seem like an odd question, but tell me. What is it you do all day, Saber? What keeps your attention in this strange city?

I AM PLEASED.

[untilavalon]

--What do I do?

[A strange question indeed.]

Attend to my duties, I suppose. This place cannot take my title as King of Knights away-- and there are a few knights about the city. I see to them, I tend to them, and I walk about making sure there is no trouble. I suppose I set myself as guard, and while doing so, investigate what is available to me.

Is there anything else you'd expect me to do...?

Remember that if we start a thread and are still doing it 6 months later. Also, Fanboy Alert...

[oathshackledbird]

Not at all.

[Diarmuid gives her a wide smile.]

Perhaps the question is less about what I might expect from you and more me looking for an idea of what I should be doing while I am here. I can think of none who I would rather have as a guide for my actions than you.

I don't see the problem with either of those things.

[untilavalon]

[Saber can't help but be surprised. It's not what she was expecting-- not after so many lectures from Archer and Rider, and certainly not after failing to help Lancer.

Looking rather taken aback, she nods slowly.]

I... You certainly... I hope I continue to live up to such an expectation.

[oathshackledbird]

[Diarmuid's smile doesn't falter even though Saber herself seems unsure.]

I am sure you will. And even if you stumble, you will just pick yourself up and continue to move forward again. You would not have become who you are if you had let yourself give in when things got hard.

[untilavalon]

You speak with such security, and yet...

[It isn't that she doesn't trust or value Diarmuid's word-- but she can't trust herself.]

I'm not sure that who I am is quite enough.

[She could not lead the people she saved-- she had wanted to undo her rule and couldn't even wish for it-- and now was having Diarmuid listen to this?]

Forgive me, my words are out of line.

[oathshackledbird]

[Now his smile falters slightly, becoming a more concerned look.]

Saber? Did you not just say that this place could not take your title and role from you? And yet you speak almost as if you have already failed and decided not to get back up.

What has happened? What has dimmed that hope and confidence that so surrounded you when last we met?

[untilavalon]

...This place cannot take a title and role from me, but it does not mean I truly deserve it.

[Saber doesn't look at him, instead shoving her hands into the pockets of her trousers.]

I am... not sure. Being here, there is a conflicting attitude... but before I left it was made clear to me-- by Rider, by the events of the war-- that I was no king. And even my greatest wish is both considered wrong and deemed unattainable.