NOV. TEST DRIVE

[missleadingquestions]

Sorry to be late this time!



G'day, Ruby City!

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

Gouken | Street Fighter

[not_sheng_long]

Train Station / Just Walked In

[When the train comes to a stop, a very large man will be stepping off only to turn and stroke his beard in thought. He'd heard of trains, but this was the first time he'd ever really been on one. What was more troubling was that he didn't remember getting on.]

This is... troubling...

[He mumbles to himself before turning around, one arm behind his back while the other continues to stroke his beard.]

This... is not like any city I've seen. A far cry from our little village in the countryside...

[tofu_tiger]

[Vehicle-sized tiger behind you, Gouken.]

Where I'm from, there aren't any cities at all. It's doubly confusing for me.

[not_sheng_long]

[Gouken turns far enough to get a good look at you before taking a step back and giving you a bit more space.]

I see... I apologize if I stare, but I'm not accustomed to tigers of your size. Or that talk for that matter. I mean no disrespect, however I am curious, where are you from?

[tofu_tiger]

I understand that the entire land is called Earth, according to a friend.

[not_sheng_long]

Fascinating... in all my years, I have not heard of someone quite like yourself. It is an honor to meet you.

[He offers a low bow.] I am called Gouken.

[tofu_tiger]

I am Dougen.

[He copies the gesture.]

You seem much stronger than the human I know.

[not_sheng_long]

[He chuckles a bit as he straightens up.]

I have dedicated my life to perfecting my art. I am a martial artist by trade, and keeping myself at the peak of physical capability is both a requirement and byproduct of my training.

[tofu_tiger]

Why have you pursued strength?

[not_sheng_long]

My brother and I were orphaned when we were very young. The man that brought us into his home and raised us was a master of the martial arts. He had devised his own style - Ansatsuken. He taught my brother and I... though I disagreed with our master's philosophy. He devised the style to kill and kill efficiently.

I left his dojo, and started my own. I trained my students to fight, but not kill. I suppose in a way, I am attempting to honor my adoptive father, while staying true to my own way.

[tofu_tiger]

I don't understand the point of learning to fight, but not kill, but humans have many strange idea. It would be nice if things could be so easily resolved without death.

[not_sheng_long]

I do not deny that death is sometimes needed to resolve a situation. However, I believe that it should be a last resort, when all others have failed. Not the first recourse.

[tofu_tiger]

A world without killing is a difficult idea, but one that a human boy I traveled with was going to make a reality.