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

[floweroftheslums]

[Aerith is walking from the general store where she's been getting something for dinner when she hears that familiar voice. She turns lightly on her heels and runs to where she heard it come from.

It can't be...

Not again.

But, there he is. Same black hair. Same eyes so bright that they make her heart pound. Same goofy smile that she can't help but smile in return.

The basket of groceries slips from her arm, but she's so dazed that she doesn't notice it at all.]

Zack?

[belated_first_class]

[He's pretty much in the same shock only it's in a different way and runs toward her to help her with the fallen groceries. He places the items in the basket and picks it up and carries it for her.]

Hi, Aerith. It's been a while.

[He feels pretty guilty about being gone those 4 years. He has the last letter and her wish list in his pocket. Yet, he still smiles.]

Where are we?

[He looks around and rubs the back of his head, then looks back at Aerith.]

Is this...heaven?

[floweroftheslums]

[Her face tries for a smile, but she can't help the tears falling down her face as she pulls him in close for a less than appropriate-for-public kiss.

She's sure that this isn't the same Zack who greeted her upon her arrival to this city, but at this time it doesn't matter. It's Zack, her Zack.

After a few long moments, she pulls back to answer his stupid question from the past. Even though it was nearly eight years ago, she remembers every second of that first meeting with painful detail.]

Um, no. You fell. From up there.

[She points up towards the train station, since that's technically true.]

[belated_first_class]

[The kiss is more than welcome and in fact, he's been wanting to do that for a long time now. Once they parted, he has to laugh with his forehead touching hers.]

I guess I'm not normal.

[Seeing Aerith again and receiving the kiss that sends his heart soaring is all he needs to know that he's home. No more wars, no more fighting, he's happy again for the first time in a long time. He whispers.]

I missed you.

[Oh god, did he ever miss her.]

[floweroftheslums]

[She puts her head against his chest, listening to his heart beat for a few moments. She can tell already where the bullets struck him. She knows the story. It's horrible, but she doesn't really care. He's back.

He probably won't know anything about what happened since she arrived, and that's her duty to tell him. But now, now she's going to be happy that he's back.]

I missed you too. There's a lot to tell you, but it's probably for the best if I took you home with me.

[belated_first_class]

[Zack's hand light touches her cheek to wipe the tears away. He uncurls his fingers to touch her hair. Even though the gloves, he can still feel her warmth. He knows he's not dreaming.]

Alright. Lead the way.

[Carrying the basket with one arm, he holds her hand with the other. Home sounds like a great place to be even if the place is different. At least he's not left to uncertainty in his death.]

I'm not in any trouble, am I? It's been 4 years.

[floweroftheslums]

[She leans into his hand before shaking her head at his silly question. How could he be in trouble? She knows what happened. But, he doens't know that she knows, does he?]

No. I know you would have been back sooner if you could. Right? Then you could have built a better cart.

[belated_first_class]

[He chuckles softly. Yep, she's always the smarter one and he's happy that she hasn't changed. The cart makes him scratch his head a bit.]

You're still on about that? Well, I guess that's one chore I can tackle now that I have the time.

[floweroftheslums]

[She giggles a little as she touches his arm with the hand not holding tight to his. God, she hasn't been this happy since she first got here. Or, well, Christmas.]

I have a shop here. Well, we have a shop here. We live above it.

[belated_first_class]

[He turns his head with an expression of surprise but he's still happy nonetheless, but he's still in a bit of shock. He's not thinking that there are others involved. Just him and her at the moment and it confuses him.]

We do? When did this happen? We live together? Well, that's convenient.

[floweroftheslums]

[She knows what he's thinking, since it's written all over his face. It's strange to see him like this again. He's not being pulled down by the city, so it's a little refreshing.]

Not just us. Fang and Lighting, they're friends, live with us and work at the flowershop as well. And...well, it's a long story.

[belated_first_class]

[Again with the astonished look. In his mind, "friends" can mean anything, pets included.]

We have dogs? Well, I guess they're good workers if they're trained well.

[He would rub the back of his head but his hands are busy at the moment. One holding the basket, the other is holding Aerith's hand.]

Keywords~

[floweroftheslums]

[She looks at him in astonishment before laughing, full-belly laughs. It's completely amusing, considering she's heard what Zack's mentor used to describe him as. And, well, Fang's puppyish attitude at times as well.]

Oh, oh no. They're humans. They're just from a different world.

Totally legit.

[belated_first_class]

[Zack's bright eyes blink a few times and his jaw slacks a bit while he's still processing in his mind that people can actually have names like that.]

Really? ... Really?

[Her laughter is music to his ears and he has to cash in on this too and follows suit.]

Weird names.

[floweroftheslums]

No worse than Cloud, right?

[After the stress of the last few weeks, being with Zack again is like a balm. Especially when he laughs so easily.]

You'll like them, regardless. Lightning was a soldier on her world. And Fang's sense of humor is really fun.

[belated_first_class]

[He's actually glad that he's been corrected on this or the situation would have been a whole lot worse. He's just glad to see her smile and something so familiar makes his heart just that much lighter.]

He's here too? Man, I'm glad that he's okay.

[Which shows as a sigh of relief.]

Well, it looks like I have some new friends to make. Fang and Lightning sound like my kind of people. I'm sure they were a big help to you.

[He gave Aerith's hand a gentle squeeze. It feels good to him to be alive and being with Aerith again definitely helps.]

[floweroftheslums]

Mmmm, yes, Cloud and Tifa are both here. Barret, Vincent, Tseng, Rude, and Elena are here too. Reno's been and gone twice now.... Oh, and Rufus ShinRa is here as well.

[A little bit awkward, that.]

You'll like them. I know it.

[He did before, after all, and the other two women have been a tremendous help as of late.]

[belated_first_class]

That's a lot of people.

[He looks up at the sky in thought. Some of the names he remembers, others are new to him.]

Hm, I'm not familiar with Barret and Vincent. I don't think I met Elena. I might have...maybe.

[He lowers his gaze and smiles at Aerith.]

If you like them, then I'm okay with it. It must be a bit crowded at parties. Do they come over often? Maybe we should have a get together and play cards someday.

That is...if we're not too busy with the shop. We wouldn't want to disappoint people if they want any flowers.