rubycity_ooc | Let's take this for a spin

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:

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

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

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

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

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.

The Coffee Joint: Run by Lukas, a lovely place to have a chat and a bite to eat.

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

Scenarios

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.

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.

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

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

Have fun, guys!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Yeah, I saw those posters - and there's languages on there I don't even have a guess at placing them, I can only guess how many people ended up here.

[He pursed his lips, brows furrowed. The person... or persons? responsible are most likely guys with some serious mojo]

Maybe some computers too, though guessing from this place - they might be obsolete.

[Soma pauses as Charlotte turned around, she's rather petite like Mina is, and reminding him more of what he was suppose to be doing]

Charlotte, huh? I'm Soma Cruz, nice to meet you.

[He bows politely]

Yeah, I noticed the languages, too. It seems like our captors are smart... but we'll have to see just how smart they really are.

[ Because as far as she's concerned, she's going to have this figured out within a day or two. If she can help topple a castle, save two vampiric souls and free a trapped one, take down Death itself twice along with two big bad vampires in a single night?

She can do anything.

Of course, she'd had help then, but that wasn't the point. ]

Eh? What's a computer?

[ She's dead serious, Soma. ]

Oh, it's nice to meet you, too, Soma... although I do wish it were on different terms.

[ You know. The not-so-kidnapped terms. ]

(Wait... she's serious, isn't she?)

[He puts a finger to his lip, okay. How do you explain a computer? Let's see... let's see...]

Well - it's kind of like a thinking, no - a data-gathering and creating machine.

[And he trails off, pacing. This place looks old enough to not have any computers with voice or touch command, probably just the old dinosaurs with manual input]

It has... like a typewriter keyboard and a viewing screen. You bring up the right... uhm, Oh. Boy. Programs, which performs different functions and you in put what you'd like it to do, and if it's within it's capabilities, it can do it.

[ At his description, Charlotte gives Soma a skeptical look. She's never heard of such a device... ]

That sounds pretty far fetched. Amazing and wonderful, but far fetched.

[ There's a pause, though, as she begins running through various scenarios in her mind. She taps her chin for a moment, and then looks back at him. ]

Just out of curiosity... where are you from? [ Another pause. ] And what year was it?

(When?)

[He frowns, then again, he was inside an eclispe, maybe time travel isn't so strange?]

I've been living in Japan, though I was travelling in Europe when I got kidnapped. And right now... it's 2036.

[ She frowns at that, and places her unoccupied hand on her forehead for a moment. ]

Just as I thought. You and I are from completely different eras and countries. I'm from 1944... World War II is still raging throughout Europe.

[ Dropping her hand and instead placing it on her hip, she hums thoughtfully. ]

So what I would like to know, is how is it possible?

[ She wants very much to blame the STUPID castle. So very much... but it's been destroyed for a good few days now. Maybe this is an after effect? ]

What the-?! That far back?

[His eyes shot open, and his head shakes. This is nuts]

Well at -

[He stops. It's probably not a good idea to mention anything that close to her era if she is telling the truth]

Nevermind.

[If this was Dracula's castle, he could believe someone has been trapped there since the early 20th century. But here? This is too weird, and too much he doesn't know]

The more I learn, It feels like the less I know.

...Well at what?

[ SHE HEARD THAT. SHE HEARD IT, AND IT CAN'T BE TAKEN BACK NOW, SOMA.

Either way, she shrugs her shoulders, deciding that being calm is the best way to go about things. For now, at least. ]

Yes, well, we won't learn any more about this place unless we go out and do something about it.

[ You heard right, Soma. We, as in the both of you. Looks like she's just decided you're her new partner. Congrats. ]

If you're from 1944 - I almost said something that I probably shouldn't.

[He sighs, and hopes she understands. She's definitely an assertive person]

You're right... so, is there anything special you can do that can help?

[Soma's not exactly thrilled about being volunteered, but it makes more sense to search around together in case of trouble]

...If it's about the war, I already know that Germany is going to lose. It's only a matter of time now.

[ From the way things are looking, at least. But she could be wrong... maybe that's not even what Soma was going to say, but she does understand so she drops it. ]

I know my way around books, and if there are any dangers here, I can protect you and I both... granted I haven't seen anything dangerous yet, but I just don't have the best feeling about this place, you know?

[He simply nods in response]

I can use some weapons... and a little bit of magic, not a whole lot.

[Soma doesn't want tell the whole story unless he knows her better]

Honestly, any place I'm not familiar with isn't exactly a good place in my book.

You can use magic?

[ Sorry, Soma, but that grabs her attention right off the bat. And she looks interested, too. ]

That's good to hear, because so can I. Are you employed by the church as well, then?

[ That last bit has the young mage nodding. ]

Something else we can agree on. Especially since we appear to have been kidnapped.

It's... a long story, I only discovered I could do it, kind of lost it and only just got it back to a useable level.

[He pauses. So the Church regularly employs Witches, who would've thought?]

No, I'm not - I'm just trying it figure it out myself.

Well, if you ever need help, I'm certain I could be of use to you. I'm pretty good with magic.

[ She gives her large tome a small, pleased pat. ]

Regardless, how convenient of our captors to allow two magic users into the city. We can use it to our advantage.

Let's take this for a spin

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