March Test Drive

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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

[heroofcocoon]

"Hey, Yuj, come on up!"

Frankly, when the younger NORA member had shown up, Snow was conflicted. It was always nice to have friends from home around him, of course, but Lebreau and Gadot had been his best friends since their time in the Sanctum facilities as kids. After a few moments of silent disappointment, the blond had just shoved all his negative feelings down and had welcomed the blue-haired guy back into the fold as if nothing had happened.

"How's it goin' down there? Seems pretty quiet from up here."

[fashionablekeeper]

"Heh, scoping out the view? That's not like you. What happened to guns blazing and all that?" Yuj said with a chuckle.

Each step he took was painful. He kept going simply out of that devotion to Snow. He had a feeling that Snow came up here for more than just the view.

"So...what's eating you?" He leaned over the railing at first then turned to face Snow in a half pirouette. One thing that Yuj was good at was distraction.

[heroofcocoon]

"We gotta grow up some time, right? It's not like the targets to attack are right in my face so that I can go all out and take 'em out."

To be honest, Snow wasn't sure what was getting to him about this place. He should have been happy, but there was just something off about this place.

"Well, aside from the rest of NORA not being here, it's just... this place is wrong. It's not even like Cocoon where you had Dysley selling his fal'Cie lies every day. There's nothing for long spans of time and then chaos. It's worse than Pulse."

[fashionablekeeper]

"Yeah." Yuj knew very little about the fal'Cie other than what his parents had told him before they were captured and interrogated. He leaned against the wall with his shoulder and folded his arms over his chest.

"It's like something's missing or ripped away. I don't know much about Pulse, but from the rumors said, anyplace that holds the Devil on the surface can't be paradise."

He sighed and dipped his chin in contemplative. "You know, maybe we shouldn't look at this place as something to pick apart but maybe something that we can improve even if it's for a little while." Yuj lifted his head and smiled. "You're not one to keep down for long. You're stronger than that."

[heroofcocoon]

He'd forgotten how much the rest of NORA didn't really understand about the fal'Cie and the structure of how Cocoon had run day to day. "It's kinda hard to not want to pick it apart, Yuj. It's a strange, new place and I'd like to know just what kind of people are in charge."

He gave the blue-haired boy a slight smile. "No Organization, Rules, or Authority, ya know."

[fashionablekeeper]

Yuj pulled himself from the wall and laughed. He was cynical when he had to be and this was one of those times. His leader was right. They had to pick things apart to find the truth just as his parents had taught him while they were rallying against the Sanctum. He wasn't nearly as strong but he had the heart and losing his parents had a significant impact on the young man's life.

He changed everything about himself from being the quiet, shy boy that appeared so plain among the crowd to become a physical distraction by his appearance alone to take the attention away while the rest of NORA worked their magic. They were a perfect team and Yuj was the face.

"Yeah, you got that right. Let's rip apart this place and find what makes it tick. That's what we do. Protect the innocent, rise up against tyranny. Hell, they won't know what hit 'em."

Whoops, that should be No *Obligations*. That's what I get for doing tags when tired!

[heroofcocoon]

Snow tried to be optimistic, but sometimes it was hard. Especially at times like this when he was faced with the prospect of another situation like back home. He hated that feeling with a passion.

But with his friends at his side, he could look past all the bad things and try to focus on the good, the things that were do-able. He gave his friend a cock-sure smile and put up his fist for the other to pump with his own. "That's right. Time to get down to business!"

*pats* It's okay. You're fearless.

[fashionablekeeper]

Yuj matched the movement even though his feet were killing him. That's the price to pay for fashion and he was the master of it, or so he thought. Everything needed to be put back in place but sometimes a little disruption helps to find all the pieces.

"The city's no match for NORA!" He cheered even if it seemed goofy.

[heroofcocoon]

"Haha." Being down around his friends wasn't going to happen for very long. Besides, it didn't really suit him that well. "That's right! Let's give 'em hell."

He looked his friend over carefully. "You might want to change first though. That doesn't look very useful for battle."

[fashionablekeeper]

Yuj wouldn't allow Snow to be down for long. Even though he's been know to have bouts, it doesn't mean that he'll want to see his friends go down with him and often stays alone because of his own fears catching up to him.

He knew what Snow was referring too and breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness for that because my feet are killing me." He half-laughed.

"Lesson learned, these boots aren't made for patrolling. I've got blisters on my blisters."

[heroofcocoon]

Snow wasn't much for fashion, so he didn't understand why girls and Yuj tortured themselves the way they did. But, hey, that was their thing. Unless it interfered with fights. Then, the blond stepped in and said what needed to be said.

"They're awful shiny too. I don't think blood comes out of white well either. At least that's what LeBreau's always saying."

[fashionablekeeper]

"There's a way to get it out without staining the clothes. Cold water and vinegar works well." Leave it Yuj to know what to use to get stains out. The trouble was the smell later on and that was easily remedied with a good washing.

He's had his share of blood stains and loved to wear white when he wasn't out in the fields. "Anyway, I'll be ready in a few minutes."

He left the clock tower to change out and take care of his feet by wrapping them first and slipped on a pair of confortable shoes, blue jeans and an orange hoodie. He was partial to the color and actually looked pretty good in it. While he looked a whole lot more plain, at least he was able to move around and function better.

"Ready to rock." He smiled.

[heroofcocoon]

Snow shook his head as the blue-haired teen left him alone, but he was fine with that. He knew exactly when he had company again and he was more than ready to move.

"About time. I was startin' to think I'd have to send the cavalry after you."

[fashionablekeeper]

"Nah. I had to take care of my feet a bit. That...and leather isn't good for patrolling." He learned that part the hard way and shrugged.

"Besides, you'd be lonely with me." He playfully added with a grin.

[heroofcocoon]

Snow couldn't help but laugh at Yuj's sharp wit. That was just one of the many reasons he liked the guy. But, then again, it was hard not to like him. He clapped Yuj on the shoulder.

"You know it, buddy. Let's get going."