rubycity_ooc | August 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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

He knew the pressures from having his own as praetor. He was the youngest to take the role and he was elected simply because he was convinced that others could look up to him. It wasn't until Shuyin's possession that he realized just how much people looked to him for answers. It hurt more than he was willing to admit.

He returned the smile with a solemn nod. "You're welcome."

His hand slowly moved away as to not over stay the contact and to keep them both from falling in the same trap again. He never saw her tears as a weakness, but rather a means to convey a strength of heart that many had lacked due to apathy.

She was stronger than any person he had ever known and he was grateful to her for all that she had done. He shifted his weight slightly from one side to the other. They needed to rebuild and now was as good a time as any.

"Didn't you say you wanted coffee?" It was more of a question to ease their troubles at least for a little while.

Yuna's smile grew. "Yes and I can show you the apartments for new arrivals. They are right above the shop." She was happy that they were able to talk about it, if only a little but she was also grateful for the change in subject. It would take time but here they had that time.

"Did you want to head there now?" She didn't want to cut his tour of the church short but she knew that he would be coming back here.

"I think it's time I did something else for a change for today. Besides, learning new things is all a part of changing, isn't it?" He was feeling a great deal better than he had before now that the heaviness in the air between them was lifting up and moving away for now.

He knew they would get caught in the fog again but for now it was better to take that step forward. "New Yevon's motto is One thing at a time." He turned toward the front of the church and bowed as he performed his gestures for the prayer for his departure.

With a smile and a sweep of his arm toward the door, he faced Yuna again. "Let's go. I want to try this coffee."

Yuna gave Baralai a small smile. "I don't know if you will like it. It's really bitter." She made a face as she walked towards the door trying to emphasize just how bitter coffee was.

"I mean, you can add milk and sugar or Ice cream." This time Yuna grinned lacing her fingers together in front of her. She loved ice cream.

Yuna was happy for the change in topic. They had faced their problems and could begin slowly moving forward but they weren't alone.

"Ice cream?" Baralai hadn't had any of these things she mentioned and sugar was really hard to come by and very expensive. Milk was fine and he knew that it was used in making creams and some kinds of soups to take the bitterness out of the grotroot that had a mildly pleasant flavor after it was cooked.

He was partial to almonds and things that grew naturally. He chuckled lightly when he saw her expression. "Then, why did you mention it? Maybe I can give it a try and see for myself if I like it or not. Besides, how bad can it really be? It can't be any worse than raw grotroot. Now, that stuff is really bitter. The Al Bhed seem to like it."

Yuna shrugged with a smile. She had mentioned it because she wanted him to try it but she wasn't sure that was a good enough reason. "Sugar here is easy to come by and they even have sweets! Our overseers stock the stores around here...somehow but!"

She flailed her arms wildly in her excitement."Apparently its very common on other worlds but its so amazing! You should definitely try everything." Yuna began to think of all the things she has gotten to eat and decided to make Baralai a care package with them once she had time to run around the city.

"By the way you make it sound, it seems amazing. Alright, since you're my guide here, I'll follow your lead." Baralai's curious nature was taking hold and that was because there were so many different things to try.

"Lets go!"

Yuna set off towards the Coffee shop at a brisk pace. She was excited now and she wanted to get there and show him everything. This place had so many things that were rare back home and it was hard not to get excited about it.

Without knowing just what was available, he quickened his pace to keep up. Thank goodness he's one of the few that didn't bother to use machina to get around or he wouldn't be able to keep up. He liked things simple and lived his life this way.

"Oh, while I'm thinking about it, while things were settling, I got word from Kilika Temple." So many things have changed but all of them were for the better and he hoped they stayed that way.

"Kilika?" Yuna turned with a smile and curiously looked back at Baralai. Since coming to the city she has gotten very good at walking backwards.

"Mm," he nodded, "Matters have finally settled between the Youth League and New Yevon. It's a comfort that they had decided to put their differences aside." He rushed ahead and opened the door to keep her from bumping into it. "I didn't think it would happen so quickly."

"That's wonderful to hear." Yuna had a lot of hope in the people of Spira. She wanted them to be able to live together in harmony but with Sin being gone, only trouble rose. She didn't want to have to be the glue that kept things together but now she feared Spira's fate more than ever.

So many thoughts have crossed her mind since entering this city and it's made her want to protect the world from itself.

Yuna walked through the door and smiled as they entered. She has been working hard to make the coffee shop look like the lounge in the Celsius. One corner had a small stage while the rest was littered with tables, chairs and couches. "Grab a seat I'll make it."

She walked behind the counter and started to fiddle with the machines and check her cooler that contained the milk and ice cream.

Baralai looked around and chuckled. "I think they would be a little difficult to just grab but I'll choose one instead."

He walked toward the couch and sat down slowly as he spoke. "You know, I noticed that there aren't a lot of people running the shops or stands where things are sold. What kind of commerce do they have here?"

He had been to Luca enough that he had seen gil passed around from hand to hand in the buying and selling of goods. It seemed strange that a city like this that seemed to be doing well for itself isn't having anything like that happen here.

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