April Test Drive

[rubycitymods]

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 event tag!
10. CHOOSE YOUR OWN - Don't like any of these ideas? Feel free to come up with your own!

Comments

[nadenagi]

Nagihiko gave him an odd sideways glance. Then he shook his head. "Alright. How do I do that, exactly?"

[bythewaves]

"Here" Maglor walks them through calling hin on their watch, and then how to use it to make a general call, and how to browse the network.

[nadenagi]

Nagihiko leaned over, listening intently. Learning. "I think I got it," he said at the end.

[bythewaves]

Maglor smiles and nods. "There you go then - want to practice, or do you think we should explore further?"

[nadenagi]

"Explore," Nagihiko said, bouncing a bit. He wanted to keep moving.

[bythewaves]

"Ah the energy of the young." Maglor shakes his head fondly but stands up again. "Very well then. Shall we head down to the river, perhaps? The water sprites might be playing this evening."

[nadenagi]

"Water Sprites?" Nagihiko asked. That sounded interesting! And like something Yaya was going to blow a gasket over missing.

A slight hint of sadness behind his eyes as he realized just how much he missed his friends, missed being in the garden. Nadeshiko and Nagihiko both had a place there, both were loved. He wanted to go home....

[bythewaves]

"Mm, I heard some refer to them as Naiads?" Maglor nods. "I do not see them often, but sometimes, they come when I sing."

He sees the sadness and reaches across to brush against Nagihiko's shoulder.

"You will have to see them and remember them for your family back home, hm?"

[nadenagi]

He hesitated, then nodded. "Will we ever get home, do you think? See our friends again?"

[bythewaves]

"I do not know." Maglor answers honestly. "But there are those here who have vanished, and some who have returned. Most of those who go say that they went home, so... do not lose hope, Nagihiko."

[nadenagi]

He nodded. "If people have come and gone, then I won't," Nagihiko said. "Just knowing I'll see them again at some point is a weight off my shoulders. Shall we continue exploring, then?"

[bythewaves]

"It is a comfort, aye?" Maglor smiles. "Then let us go on, and see what else we can find."

[nadenagi]

Nagihiko nodded. "Let's!"

[bythewaves]

Maglor smiles and sets off down the road again. Ruby City is not large, but it has its own charm, and to Nagihiko, at least, it is new.

[nadenagi]

And Nagihiko goes with, asking questions here and there, bright eyed and curious.