rubycity_ooc | March Test Drive

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March Test Drive

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!

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You know Lightning?!

[Serah is really concerned now, getting slightly closer to Lumina.]

Is she here?

No, no, I don't know her here. I mean back there. In our world.

[She just smiles, not moving as the other steps closer.]

But she is here, yes. Somewhere.

I'll have to go find her.

[Serah looks slightly confused that Lumina is from her world, not remembering anyone that even looks like her being around Lightning.]

Thank you!

[She begins to head off, desperate to see her sister again.]

[Coffee run. She figured it was the least she could do with how she and Lightning had stayed up so late. The woman had insisted in pulling an all nighter studying the Pulsian language, and much to Fang's displeasure, she had to be the willing tutor.

Sighing tiredly, she adjusted her jacket and opened the door, listening to the bells herald her arrival.

Honestly, she tried to make it to the counter, but her eyes had a habit of sweeping the rooms she entered, just to make sure, and they landed right on a head of pink hair.

She had to take a slower step, placing her foot down tentatively. She could have been having hallucinations. Who's to say? The city had long since gotten to her head, and she was half convinced she was going mad. She already had a bit loose upstairs at the start. Blinking, she stared for just a moment longer, her voice cracking some under the strain of it tightening. Wait'll Lightning hears about this.]

S-...Serah?

[Lumina almost looks put out as Serah just strides off, and after a few seconds she huffs and steps into a swirling vortex, only to drop out of it a bit ahead of Serah, plopping down on a brick wall to watch the other girl.]

You can't just run off and find her. I mean, i would think you would know that after the last time you tried.

It worked out so well, after all

[ Watch yourself, Ruby City, the Master has just arrived, and already he's looking around to see what kinds of mischief he can get up to. ]

Oh, well, isn't this just fabulous?

[ Yes, he's grinning, but it's a bit of a mad grin too that hints at something just shy of dangerous. ]

You know, there's nothing quite like the feeling of thinking you're dead and realizing you're actually not!

[ Well, he remembers the whole death part, but look at him: he's clearly standing, totally and completely whole and so very much alive.

It's shaping up to be a brilliant, brilliant day. He's going to be wandering about the city, poking in his nose everywhere and anywhere he can. ]

[Serah couldn't say she wasn't surprised at the voice. Realizing it was vaguely familiar, she turned to look at the woman who had uttered the words. She blinked, and stood up. It wasn't what she last saw the woman wearing, but...]

Fang? Is that you?

What do you mean? Noel and I fixed all the paradoxes. I was just about to go see her again.

[Whoops, Serah never made it to the end of that part. She was actually just about to go back to 500 AF when she was put here.]

[Congratulations, Serah. You just made Lumina speechless. She just stares at the other girl, she almost looks like she might cry. But she manages to gather herself up after a moment, drawing in a breath, though the chaos swirling around her gets worse.]

Right. Of course you are.

[It was her. She was sure of it, and the moment she realized that, her chest clenched. This girl had died and she had watched from crystal sleep. Even after helping her to the best of her ability, she had been able to do nothing to stop it.

She had told Lightning everything, even though the woman had no idea what was to come. She had been devastated, and she knew that she just wasn't quite the same. She could see it in her eyes every day she was around her.

And then another thought came to mind, and it caused her face to color. They would have to tell the girl eventually.]

Yeah...Yeah Lil' Farron. It's me. You...You're... [Deep breath Fang. In, out, okay, now count.]

You're alive.

[ So about one of those people that look like they know what they are doing, but really not? Yeah, congrats on getting that random chance there, Serah! Of course, with Honori being an adventurer of sort that is always accepting (re)quests, he naturally brightens up-- until he realizes that it's a woman asking him. Now things will just get awkward for him as he shys away a bit and hiding underneath his crudely drawn map. Fun times ahead.]

A-Ah... yes? I can try to offer any assistance I could... but... ah, I'm not exactly the ideal person to be of help, I'm afraid.

[ Alright, so she made it to this weird city and had her moment of panic. By panic: she flipped out and blamed her nonexistent teammates for all her misfortune. Yes, it's their fault for abandoning her. You can't fight her on this. Now that she got it out of her system- it's time to chill out a bit.

Here's Ino, enjoying a hot cup of coffee. She keeps an eye out for ~~cute boys~~ familiar faces. ]

[Akira was out on his usual rounds. Same thing he does every day, really. Patrol, look around for beasts trying to push in from the outer zones, give a heads-up in case of trouble, warn the newbies to be careful where they venture, that sort of thing.

His voice carries from a rooftop just to her left.]

Looks like another new face is here, I guess it's that time again.

[He hops down to get a closer look.]

So who are you supposed to be?

That is typically what I do when I see a newbie.

[Akira stopped mid-step as he addressed her, then turned fully in her direction.]

I was out for a walk, but I don't mind giving up a little time. What's up?

[ Finally, some entertainment! It was getting a tad boring around here. Ino takes a moment to stare at him, or in other words- trying to locate his headband. Trust me, it is innocent staring. ( for now) ]

Aren't you supposed to introduce yourself first? [ A beat. ] And what do you mean 'it's that time again'?!

We get people in and out every month. The leaving is kind of random, but the new batches of people and...things...are pretty regularly scheduled. Once a month, the trains ship in folks. I came back here last month.

[Right, manners. Manners are totally a thing, right?]

I'm Akira Inugami, from the country of Japan. Planet Earth.

[It's one of those strange paradox phenomenons where Caius does take in a little bit here and there and coffee has become more important to him than tea thanks to a certain scientist that has befriended him.

Wearing black western style clothing along with his trademark hairstyle, headband, and beads, he approaches the counter, takes his coffee and stirs it while he finds a table. He's pretty much gotten used to the idea that people pretty much leaves him alone for the most part and the little break from time to time from watching Yeul, taking care of her and being somewhat normal (aside from the machete strapped to his thigh instead of Chaos' Revenge on his back), he's also been looking for patterns of behavior on Yeul's behalf.

He turns his head to look out the window to watch. This is pretty much his way of doing things other than standing on rooftops or watching from high places or flying around the city at night in his Chaos Bahamut form which has yet to be noticed.

Yet something familiar pulls his gaze from the window and his brow knits into a scowl.]

Child of Miracles, you have come at last.

[He's seen the prophecies even though he hasn't experienced the events yet.]

Last I had witnessed your presence we were in Oerba.

[She pays no mind to people entering the shop, too focused on the outside world to recognize the villain who enters. But, she turns when addressed to. She recognizes the voice instantly, standing and putting herself on guard, preparing whatever magic she might have in case of a possible fight. She doesn't want to hurt anyone, at least, not anyone innocent. So she doesn't attack quite yet.]

Caius! I don't want to cause any trouble.

[Serah notices how shy he is, and tries her hardest to seem less threatening, offering a kind smile and folding her hands behind her back. Her tone is unwavering bright and kind, like she would use with her students that seem upset.]

It's okay. Could I look at that map? I'm just trying to gather as much information as I can.

[He didn't move or shift in his seat one bit. He lifted his hand with his wrist still resting on the table and lowered it in a gesture for Serah to calm down.]

Relax. I have no intention of engaging you

[Coupled with the fact that he's been keeping himself under control and Yeul had her leash on him pretty tight, he wasn't about to start anything he can't finish. Not to mention, he wasn't about to sit through another one of Noel's lectures.]

I have made a pact with your sister.

[And he wasn't about to meet Lightning's sword just yet. This wasn't the time or the place.]

[Serah stared blankly at her. What did Fang mean, she was alive? Of course she was. She was all done with everything, and Caius was gone. The paradoxes were gone. She should have been safe.

Maybe this Fang was from a different time? One before she had awakened from her crystal sleep? That would make sense.]

Yeah, I am. Thanks to you and Vanille, I woke up from my crystal sleep.

Good.

[She relaxes enough to show she isn't going to attack, but she still seems very nervous. Her eyes watch him as she sits down, making sure he stays true to his word, unaware of exactly what has been going on without her here.

She goes back to drinking her coffee, and a few minutes of silence occurs.]

Where is she? Can you tell me?

[Serah knows when a child lies to her. And she knows that right now, Lumina is hiding something. She'll push it if she has to, but right now she'll do some gentle prodding. She steps closer to the girl.]

Lumina, you aren't telling me something. You know something, don't you? I won't be mad if you tell me.

[But that facade is back up, and she just shrugs, letting her heels bouncing off the wall as her legs swing.]

I'm not worried about you being mad, Serah. Probably wouldn't care...

Lets just say...time travel is annoying and leave it at that, okay?

Hm.

[Serah's not pleased with the answer, but she's not going to force it out of a girl she just met for no good reason. She guesses there might have been another paradox to solve, but that seemed unlikely.]

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