A new Month, a new Test drive! Happy Early April.

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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

I couldn't resist.

[zastyvshiy]

[ Though his face doesn't change much-- or at all, really-- he gives Steve a look of confusion. ]

Who the hell is Bucky?

cryyyyyy

[captain_asthmatic]

[Steve took a couple of steps forward, rounding the pew and moving towards Bucky. There was no question whatsoever. That face was as familiar to him as the one in the mirror. But that confusion was genuine. What was going on?]

Buck... what is going on? Why...? What happened to you?

no regrets

[zastyvshiy]

I'm not him.

[ It's a flat reply. He straight up isn't (to his knowledge). There's something tickling the back of his brain though-- and it hurts. He ignores it. ]

Delicious manpain

[captain_asthmatic]

[Steve got close to Bucky, nearly within arm's reach - a dangerous prospect, given his metal arm.]

How can you say that? Who are you, then?

Tastes so good

[zastyvshiy]

I--

[ He cuts off. Takes a step back. ]

I don't have a name.

[ He thinks. He's heard the term Winter Soldier but-- he doesn't think that qualifies as a name. Like Captain America isn't really this man's name. ]

[captain_asthmatic]

[Steve takes a step forward as Bucky retreats, his heart squeezing with pain at the words]

Your name is James Buchanan Barnes. Everyone calls you Bucky. [He pulls off his cowl, letting it hang back and baring his face] Do you at least recognize me? We've been friends since we were little kids, Buck. You've got to remember!

[zastyvshiy]

[ A fine sheen of sweat appears on his brow and he feels a pulse of something in the back of his skull. It-- hurts. He feels something here, for this man. He knows this man. He knows him. He's not sure what to do with that. ]

I don't-- [ He holds out a hand, a silent demand to back off. He swallows thickly. ]

[captain_asthmatic]

[The conflict is, in a way, encouraging. Steve is utterly horrified by what he's seeing, but if Bucky is confused, then at least he must remember something on some level.]

If you don't remember, then I'll help you. I'll tell you everything, if that's what it takes. Our whole lives, we were together.

[zastyvshiy]

I'm leaving.

[ He's got to get away from this man. The pounding in his skull is not encouraging in the slightest, obviously he should have left already because this is a SNAFU if he's ever seen one.

Where did he learn that term.

--Nevermind. ]

Don't follow.

[captain_asthmatic]

Wait, please. [Steve doesn't move after him just yet.] Please, Buck... it doesn't matter if you go. It doesn't change who you are. Let me help you figure it out.

[zastyvshiy]

Stop calling me that.

[ He snaps. He's started moving, edging towards the door. ]

Don't follow me. [ He says, for extra emphasis. If this place is as small as Steve makes it sound, then this won't be the last time they see each other. It'll make it harder for him to hide-- but it'll also make Steve easier to find. If he decides he wants to find Steve, anyway. ]

[captain_asthmatic]

[It is a small city. Steve is sure even if Bucky leaves now, he won't have much trouble finding him again. But the pain isn't lessened by that knowledge.]

Don't leave me.

[zastyvshiy]

[ He narrows his eyes at Steve. Steve. Steve, please. ]

You're clingy.

[ It's annoyed but fond at the same time, in a very subtle and bizarre kind of way. He is just full of surprises today. ]

[captain_asthmatic]

[Steve shrugs helplessly, raising his hands] You've been dead for seventy years. I don't want to lose you again.

[zastyvshiy]

I am not your friend. I have not been dead.

[ That's his story and he's sticking to it. ]

[captain_asthmatic]

Obviously you weren't dead. [He sighs and moves to the wall, yanking his shield out of it and putting it on his back] But you will always be my friend, whether you remember it or not.

[zastyvshiy]

[ He feels shaken, feels cracks at the core of him. He doesn't want to be near Steve right now. With purpose, he moves towards the door, leaving the mask behind him. ]

Don't. Follow.

[ He doesn't know what's wrong with him, but he does know this; for some reason, he doesn't want Steve to see it. ]

[captain_asthmatic]

[Steve bites his lip and watches him go. He goes and picks up the mask, then heads out of the door. He'll get his friends in the city to keep an eye out for Bucky, and make contact with him again soon, probably through the watches. He has a feeling this is going to be a long, difficult process.]