rubycity_ooc | February 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 - None at the moment, but feel free to look through our <href="http://rubycity-ooc.dreamwidth.org/tag/event">event tag!
10. CHOOSE YOUR OWN - Don't like any of these ideas? Feel free to come up with your own!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[As the last few notes faded and a voice spoke up, Erik jumped, startled. His hands slammed onto the keys, creating a loud blare of disorganized notes. Composing himself, he took a deep breath and quickly stood.] ..Thank you. [He managed in a near strangle. Another breath as he focused before he bowed properly.] Are you the owner of this shop?

[Aurora shook her head but kept a smile on, not bothered by the mask he wore.] No, but I heard it on the street and it was simply beautiful. You play so well, I've never heard it before.

Thank.. [He trailed off, lowering the cape slowly. She wasn't posing a threat.] Thank you. It's a piece by Bach. [Erik looked towards the door.] I didn't think I was playing it that loudly. [He reached back towards the piano and idly brushed some of the keys.] Do you live in the city?

Beautiful music soars, it cannot be contained in four walls, good sir. [She laughed. She tilted her head.]

And yes, a few weeks now, did you just arrive?

[He relaxed slightly.] I did, yes. I'd meant to find somewhere to rest and came across this shop instead. Your name?

[She curtsies.] I am Princess Aurora, and what of your name?

[He studies her for a moment.] A fitting name. Your hair seems as bright as the sun herself.

[There's a moment's hesitation before he bows.] I am Erik, your grace.

Ah, thank you. [She smiles, blushing a little.] It's a pleasure to meet you, good sir Erik. You must be so talented! That was so wonderful! I would love to hear more, if you don't mind? I would understand if you rather not. I'm not used to singing in front of others so being able to play in front of others may not make you comfortable.

[His eyes widen at "good sir", but he doesn't react to it otherwise.] Not as comfortable. But for a small one, it doesn't bother me. [With a faint smile, he sits back down at the piano and concentrates. Recalling a piece, he takes a breath and begins to play. The musical joke will probably be lost, but Erik doesn't mind enough to mention it.]

[She moves beside the piano and places a hand on it, feeling it vibrate and hum under her fingers as he plays. The song is even more beautiful and she merely smiles. She does not know the joke he intends but watches his fingers across the keys.]

Thank you, I'm glad you did play, that was absolutely beautiful. I've never heard such a sweet song. It reminds me of calm days in the forest when the sun was just starting to set.

[He chuckles as the piece is finished.] It was a bit of a joke, your grace. The piece is called 'The girl with flaxen hair' by the composer Debussy. I found it fitting for the situation. Days in the forest? [He rests his hands for a moment.] Did you take part in fox hunting?

The girl- Oh! [She laughed and pushed a strand of hair back at the mention of it.] Well, thank you, good sir Erik. I'm even more fond of the piece.

Hmm? Oh goodness no, I've never hunted anything. [Nor would she, animal friends that she has.] No, I would much rather sing with them than ever try to harm them. They seem to like it too.

Sing with them? [His eyebrow arched as he pictured a choir of foxes howling.] I'm sure Debussy would be pleased to hear that, your grace.

Oh yes! I love to sing, it's something I do as often as I can, really. My aunts always said I was gifted with song. [She doesn't know how literal that is.] I feel that anything you're feeling can be expressed with a song, and it always puts me in a wonderful mood.

Do you like to sing?

[There's a ghost of a smile.] I do, sometimes. What do you like to sing? Music can be a comfort, I agree.

Oh, all my songs are made up, I admit, though I wouldn't mind learning any. Simple little things I would sing in the forest. [Though her aunts had taught her more than enough songs about the woods and the world.]

Most composers 'made up' their own songs, as you put it. [He looks between the piano and the door before idly running the scales from Do to Ti, keeping his hands busy.] Did you use the singing to measure how far you walked?

Not just that, though it helped, but also to pass the time, to give voice to an emotion I couldn't always explain but wanted to get out. It also helped me deal with emotions sometimes. Does music ever do that for you?

[There's a low chuckle.] Almost constantly. [Pulling his hands from the keys, Erik exhales.] Sometimes more than I realize.

Ah, then you completely understand. We're kindred spirits in a way, though you are much more experienced by the sounds of it.

Perhaps? We've only met, and I don't know you enough to gauge your experience compared to mine,

I suppose that is true enough, but I'd love to learn more, like the music you've been playing. [She ran a hand along the piano and tilted her head. She wondered where she could learn in Ruby City.] Where did you learn all this?

[Erik looked towards the ceiling.] From God, perhaps? I took to music quickly. [He gave a short, choked laugh.] Though He saw it fit to allow other things.

[Aurora glanced up along with Erik but made no comment as she gazed back at him.] Allow other things? What do you mean?

February Test Drive!

i take it you're excited XD

Yes! Yes I am! Are you in need of icons, btw?

Sure if you know where to find some!

Indeed I do! I'll PM you some links

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