August 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

haha a few more comments and I think we can wrap yeah

[bythewaves]

"Not as carefully as you might, or you would have seen me move." He shakes his head. "Tis yours - go on. You will need to keep your strength up."

Re: haha a few more comments and I think we can wrap yeah

[still_waiting]

"Show me how you did it," she insisted.

[bythewaves]

He hums softly in amusement.

"I merely slipped it out of my pocket when you were not watching, tithen pen. There was no magic."

[still_waiting]

"You kept a cake in your pocket?" she said in a tone that made it clear that she was not buying it.

[bythewaves]

"I keep treats in my pockets, yes." He says, amused. "Call it an old habit."

Always with the bribes, Makalaure chime the Ambarussa, draped one on either side

What is drapped on either side? :: confused::

[still_waiting]

"....Cake....?" She still was not buying it.

haha, the Ambarussa are his youngest two brothers. Twins.Their ghosts, if you like. Or their memory.

[bythewaves]

His eyes go distant and sad but his smile is fond.

"It was my brothers' favourite."

[still_waiting]

"But in your pocket. Why isn't it squished? Is it really cake?"

[bythewaves]

"Yes. Because I look after it properly. Try it and see." Maglor chuckles softly.

Closer inspection will reveal it to be still fresh - probably made earlier that morning, and not particularly crumbly but soft still, probably wrapped in the napkin that lies under it now. It is not particularly large, or high, explaining how it could be kept easily.

[still_waiting]

"You want me to eat the cake that was in your pocket?"

[bythewaves]

"If you like." He shrugs.

[still_waiting]

She studied him for a very long time, then picked up the cake, and watched him as she ate it.

[bythewaves]

Maglor doesn't bother to pay attention to her as she eats it, turning his eyes back to the train and his hands to the strings. The berry cake is sweet and fresh, neither too dry nor too moist, a thin, flat thing more like a large buiscuit than a cake.

[still_waiting]

She finished eating it then looked towards the tracks. "Do you think he'll come on the train? Not in his box?"

[bythewaves]

"Everyone who comes here comes by train." He says softly. "Unless he is here already, yes - he will come by train."

[still_waiting]

"So.. this is where I should wait?"

[bythewaves]

"If you like - the trains run regularly, but we have no way of telling who may be on them. He lifts his hand to point. "That is my cousin and her daughter's house. If you wish to rest, ask there, and tell them Maglor sent you."

[still_waiting]

She shook her head. "I'll wait where he is most likely to find me."

[bythewaves]

"As it please you." He tips his head in a bow. "But the trains will run as they will - and Ruby is not large - from the windows there you can see the station easily, and it may be long and long before he comes."

If he comes says Celegorm dryly

[still_waiting]

She hesitates, unsure. "Would you be coming with me?"

[bythewaves]

"If you like."

[still_waiting]

She considered, then nodded. "Alright then. But you better not be lying." She hopped off the bench and grabbed her suitcase.

[bythewaves]

He crooks an amused eyebrow at her. "Why would I lie? There is nothing for me to gain. And if my family are known for one thing, it is keeping their word."

For better, or very much for ill

[still_waiting]

She shrugged. "Adults lie," she said as if it were a simple fact.

[bythewaves]

He is quiet for a moment, and his voice is sad. "I am sorry the adults in your life have been so false, tithen pen."