rubycity_ooc | June 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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She was too nervous, even for this strange situation. Finarfin stepped closer, aiming to shield her from others' sight. Protect this precious light. No, there was no such place that he knew of on Arda.

But she knows him, and that relief relieves him. He reached out to rest a hand lightly on her arm, guiding her away from where she'd sequestered herself. Away, towards the strangely built structures.

"You have not been harmed?" If the answer was that she had been, he would not be so peaceful about it.

She leans close, instinctively, when he reaches out. His is a familiar and welcome presence, an important one too when in a strange place. She'd had no such comfort the last time she found herself somewhere that she didn't recognize.

"I am alright." But uncomfortable, her body language says. There's still a wariness in her eyes and she's easily guided. "What of you?"

Clearly this was cause for concern. He didn't like how this was affecting her, not one bit. He didn't know where they were any more than she did though, but that didn't keep him from searching out a likely place to regroup and speak. Finarfin kept his hand on her arm, gentle, reassuring.

Uncomfortable, but unharmed. "I have not been touched, aside from however we were brought here."

At least she isn't running or curling up and trying to block out the world around her. It's progress for someone who still has nightmares although a great deal of her behavior, right now, can be attributed to Finarfin.

"I'm glad. I do not even remember anyone bringing me. I was with you and grandmother and then... I was not."

It was certainly a good thing, though he had hope she would return to that bright light he knew and loved. Not that he loved her any less, but this level of timidity just wasn't the Celebrian he'd come to know since he'd first lain eyes on her on the dock. He'd never given up hope that he'd seen family, but the state she'd been in was far from something he'd ever forget.

He nodded at her words. "Same as I."

She does relax a bit more, once they're outside the station. Enough that her hold on herself loosens and she lets her arms hang at her side, she breathes a bit more easily and even takes a moment to glance back at the other people.

"I do not see anyone else from home." Home, she says. Tirion is where she thinks of. "What will we do?"

A good sign. But Finarfin did not release the gentle hold he had on her, not just for her sake though. Tangible proof neither were alone.

"I have seen only yourself that I have known. Not to say there are none, they may yet arrive if they have not already." Who, though? And the faint frown would tell her he wasn't so happy that even the two of them had been taken.

"We will learn all we can of this place so that we may return home - unharmed." Because he refused to let anything more bad happen to her.

She was glad though, that he kept hold of her. It was nice to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was with her. Her gentle and wise grandfather. Guilt stabbed at her though, thinking that he was drawn here as well. However much she wanted him with her, she couldn't forget that he was king. There were people that needed him more than she needed or wanted him.

"They may." She agreed softly, glancing up to him for a moment before looking ahead. She didn't exactly want anyone else to end up here but it would be nice for them to have others with them.

"It is... very different from Tirion."

Yes, he'd been drawn here too. Away from all duties. It disturbed him, though he could not dwell too long on it while there was still something to do. Someone to protect. He'd not abandon her if he could avoid it.

He looked back at her glance, sharing the sentiment - the worry. If it were just them, he trusted their people would be fine. But if more began to show up...he did not dare poke at that too long for it may well come to pass.

"Yes," he murmured, looking around again as he kept them walking, though now the pace was more a stroll rather than flee. "There will be adjustments to be made while we are here. But make them we shall, so that we remain in good health until we find our way home again."

At the very least, Earwen could keep everything together while they were gone. Her grandfather may be the person Celebrian most preferred to be around but she knew enough of her grandmother to know that she was more than capable.

"We ought find somewhere comfortable." And quiet, though she wouldn't say as much. Already she could see that he was worrying for her and she didn't want to make him worry any more.

Precisely. Without her, Finarfin would be more concerned, but his wife was quite capable to guide their people in his absence, so long as he did not stray long.

Celebrian did not need to ask for a quiet place to stay. He already knew her preference, and shared it - though more in this place than home. His fingers on her arm put just a bit of pressure to let her know he understood. And that he'd do his best to follow through.

Continuing to lead the way, he set about looking, hoping to find an appropriately quiet and comfortable place. Ideally near trees and water.

There was the faintest of flinches at the extra pressure but she doesn't shy away. In fact, she moves just a fraction closer, looking around and glancing at the different buildings.

Even with the design of the city though, their sharp eyes could glimpse the trees in the park between the buildings. With the faintest of smiles, Celebrian slips from his grasp just long enough to take his hand in hers and take a step in that direction.

Progress, thought it made him wonder precisely what the last thing she recalled was. But he didn't ask just yet. Later, when they were secured and comfortable.

The trees drew his attention just as they did hers, and he smiled as she took his hand. He didn't need further prodding to step with her, deciding that was a good direction to take.

Rather than lead, Celebrian walks with him to the park and then finds the largest and fullest tree she can. They aren't like the trees in Valinor or Lothlorien, but they're beautiful and comfortable to be around.

"At least there are still trees in this strange city~"

June Test Drive~!

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