rubycity_ooc | April 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 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

Train? [She frowns, the word foreign to her.

His explanation didn't help either, though she does appreciate the effort.]

So it is like a wagon but without needing a horse to pull it?

[Her gaze goes back to his feet. Worrying her bottom lip she eyes her makeshift bandage.]

I suppose... Fresh bandages would be good. Perhaps you could, um, explain what you mean by District, sir?

Yes, exactly. It just uses fuel to move it instead of an animals.

[ He hadn't seen a horse but once or twice, but. He knew the premise from school. Photographs of history. Days when they didn't need to slaughter most of the animals to survive. ]

Ah, yeah... [ Giving a small scoff and raising his eyebrows. ] That's a really long story, we might want to get you patched up first. I can go fetch some bandages if you want so you don't have to keep walking on that one.

I have never heard of such a thing.

[It must be some sort of witchcraft.

She looks up at him, tilting her head to one side inquisitively. When he suggests going to get her bandages she shakes her head. She pushes herself up, leaning her weight on her good foot.]

It's alright, really. I can walk.

You might not have it where you come from, but that's okay. Just trust that it works well. If only well enough to bring us home, right?

[ Offering her a small smile, his eyes lingering on her injured foot worriedly. ] Can I at least... maybe walk with you until you get there? Or if you want to be left alone, I understand.

[She does mind, though perhaps not in the way he would take it.

She minds because she's frightened, desperately wishing for someone to stand besides her, to speak in her place and answer Peeta's questions. He meant well, she knew that, he was worried and that... That was nice.

It reminded her a bit of Amir.]

I... I would like company. [Her voice is soft, nervous.] I am not even sure where this clinic is. If you wouldn't mind accompanying me, a-and only if I am not taking you from other things! I would... I mean, yes?

[How do you people?]

April Test Drive

wow so late

yeah but i'm even later

Re: yeah but i'm even later

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