rubycity_ooc | JANUARY 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:

Use an RNG to choose a location and prompt, or wait for someone else to tag.

Post with your character with their name and canon on top!

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 - The place where everyone gets dumped off at. Your first view of Ruby City, complete with informational posters telling you all about where you've ended up.
2. THE BEACH - Lovely year-round, though in the winter months, you're probably not likely to dip your toes in.
3. THE BLACK STALLION - A rather quaint bar. Supposedly, the burgers are great, but you don't see anyone immediately who's willing to serve you. Maybe you're meant to get it yourself.
4. THE OBELISK - The tall monolith in the center of the city marks the gathering place of many events, though right now it seems to be cold and dark.
5. THE CLOCKTOWER - Offering an impressive view of the city, several residents come here to clear their heads, if they don't mind braving the narrow staircase.
6. THE COFFEE JOINT - the front windows are warm and welcoming, and it seems there's always someone friendly enough to fix you a cup when you wander through.
7. THE CATACOMBS - Intrepid, aren't you? Those weird holes may beg exploring, but go too deep and you're going to be in a lot of trouble, considering the viciousness of the creatures held within.
8. THE CITY STREETS - All told, Ruby City is a lovely place, once you get past the fact that several of the buildings look derelict and on the verge of falling down. There's no harm in doing a little sightseeing.
9. THE PARK - You thought it'd be a lovely stroll, but the park is anything but friendly, if those approaching wolf-like creatures are any indication.
10. CHOOSE YOUR OWN - Don't like what we've come up with? Feel like picking your own place? There's a whole host of lovely locations to choose from in the City.

Scenarios

1. NEW ARRIVAL - Step off that train, walk down the street. People usually latch on to newcomers to try and help them out. Even if you look shy, the other residents probably won't be!
2. WATCH TALK - Feeling lost? Disoriented? Don't worry, everyone feels that way on their first day. Fortunately - if the signs at the station are to believed - the watch in your pocket can be used to talk to whoever else might be here.
3. BAD WEATHER - Aw, man. Whether it's snow, or rain, or just plain cold, today was definitely the wrong day to get dumped off in a City in the middle of nowhere.
4. A RUN-IN - Maybe you weren't watching. Maybe they weren't. Either way, you just bumped into someone. Perhaps apologies are in order?
5. HELP, IT HURTS - Clumsy, aren't you? Perhaps wherever the train brought you from wasn't so friendly, or you just tripped and twisted your ankle. Either way, you're in a bit of pain. Hopefully someone will notice your booboos and help patch you up.
6. HUNGRY - It isn't very obvious sometimes that restaurants are what they are, especially in a place like Ruby City. Where can a person go to get a bite to eat around here?
7. MISTAKEN IDENTITY - Hey, there's someone you know! --Or maybe not.
8. BEING FOLLOWED - Maybe you're just being paranoid, or maybe you've got a reason to be afraid. Whatever it is, it feels like there's eyes on you...
9. CURRENT EVENTS - The City is currently overrun with the DESPAIR DISEASE, which means some people are more violent than normal, the overall atmosphere is more dreary than it normally would be, and there's some pretty vicious creatures roaming the streets! Also, there's hardly anything to eat. What a frightening thing!
10. CHOOSE YOUR OWN - Don't like any of these ideas? Feel free to come up with your own!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

...No. I'll take you to the place where Ibuki and Gundam are staying.

[She swallows, shoulders falling, and looks at Koizumi with a sorrowful gaze.]

It's pertinent that we discuss things... and it would be safer for you there.

...huh? Safer? What do we need to discuss, Peko-chan?

[Now Koizumi really did look nervous and a bit worried, though she tried not to show much of it. Instead, she nodded.]

I'm hoping you can explain this all to me though...

...We need to discuss the truth of what happened after you blacked out. For that reason, I think... that you'd be more comfortable in that place.

But you will not come to any harm so long as Fuyuhiko and I are here, Koizumi-san.

[Pekoyama's words were slowly starting to sink in, and Kozumi was trying to register them, her face slowly shifting. It was obvious that she could figure out what Pekoyama is hinting at, but at the same time she wants to deny her words.]

After I blacked out?

...

P-Peko-chan, what are you trying to say?

...You and I are both dead, Koizumi-san.

And that is because... I am responsible for your death.

...

...

[Koizumi was at a loss for words. She didn't know what to say. She didn't want to believe it. But there wasn't any way to deny it. Her emotions were incredibly transparent, and they were that of shock, disbelief, and almost... fear.]

B-But... Peko-chan... what?

If you will permit me to explain, and to apologise-- I... I will.

But I understand if you do not trust me.

[And as though to give Mahiru a way out, she takes another step back.]

[Koizumi's expression didn't change, and in fact she just stared straight ahead at Pekoyama, still in shock. It took a bit for her to respond, but when she did, one word escaped from her.]

W... Why?

I hadn't told you or anyone else, because I was instructed not to, but I am more than just Super High School Level swordswoman.

My primary occupation, above all else, was to act as Fuyuhiko's weapon, hitman, and guard.

I was nearby when you spoke to him... and when I read his intent, I had to act in his place.

[Both out of duty as well as out of a need to protect Fuyuhiko from what she thought would be his fate as a murderer.]

So... so you and Kuzuryuu... he was going to kill me so you killed me for him...?

[Koizumi was starting to sniffle up. Already she was confused and not sure what was going on, and there was a lot to react to.]

W-What do you mean, weapon?? You and him didn't know each other I thought! And... and you and him...

[Her emotions were starting to pour out. She tried constraining herself, but it's hard to stay calm when you find out you died, somehow come back to life, and find out someone you liked and someone you disliked went to kill you.]

We made a mistake.

[Her voice sounds thin, worn.]

I have always been at his side, since the day I was found by his parents. I was always to act as his guardian and tool, and I...

I did as I thought I had to. But I was wrong.

JANUARY TEST DRIVE!

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