September 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. EVENTS - 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

[bottledfame]

Seeing that white-blond head was a painful relief that nearly had him stumble, but propriety and sheer habit kept him on his feet without trouble. Snape felt his lips twist slightly, one corner lifting up in a flicker of a smile.

How long would he have to walk this cursed path between self and image?

And where it blended was where Lucius stood with him. A mixed blessing, but he'd take it gladly. "Some answers would be appreciated," he answered in greeting, tone sharp to anyone who only saw the nasty Death Eater Slytherin. The greeting between friends was in how he fell instep with Lucius and the slight relaxing in the tense set of his shoulders.

[slipperysnake]

He found himself relaxing slightly and gave a nod in Severus's direction. The tone didn't bother him as he knew his friend well enough to see through it. In a sense it gave him a sense of comfort. Easily enough, Lucius gave him a quick basic run down of Ruby City. He also took the the time to mention who from their world was here and hesitated to mention Lily. In the end he mentioned that she had been here and had just recently left.

Then he moved on to the important part of the conversation. Here he stopped walking and made sure they were a safe distance away from the crowd. "What is the last thing you remembered? Harry Potter and I are on a very similar time, but as you can see everyone else is from our past.

[bottledfame]

Lucius being Lucius, and it being just the two of them, Snape knew just what to believe. He listened, hearing some of the same information he'd gathered from the signs - then more, from one who'd been here for a little while at the least. Somehow.

Time.

...Lily. But she was no longer there. It was for the best. But James Bloody Potter was still around.

When his friend came to a stop, Snape paused and turned to face him after a check of his own. Mutual paranoia at it's finest. The lack of a walking stick told him that at least they were all from roughly the same time.

"Speaking with Potter with my last breaths." Blunt and to the point the moment of shame, but it was necessary.

[slipperysnake]

He lowered his eyes at the mention of this, finding his own guilt and shame partial to blame for his friend's death. After all, he had been the one fetch Severus for the Dark Lord. And he knew why Severus had died. Instead he decided to let Severus know that the Dark Lord had fallen.

"I had also been told as well...why you did what you did... and what Narcissa had requested of you as well. My family is in debt to you for what you have done."

[bottledfame]

Lucius' reaction told him just that much more. Snape felt part of him want to wilt or step back, but in the end he held his ground and waited. He knew his friend's part, but he didn't blame him for it.

Debt? That startled him to hold his breath and his silence for a moment, staring at Lucius with rare bewilderment. Eventually, all his fantastic wit came up with was rather pitiful. "We all played our parts, Lucius." Pitiful, and a bit uncomfortable. "Draco should never have been asked to do such a task. I did what was necessary."

[slipperysnake]

"The Dark Lord knew what he was doing...Putting my son to that task was punishment for my failure. Physical punishment no longer brought the satisfaction he looked for. Draco should never be held for my failures, nor should you," Lucius replied in a soft voice. There was a long pause as he struggled with himself. He only talked when he could trust himself to speak.

"But lets...move away from such discussions. I'll take you to my place. Regulus is staying with me and you're more then welcome to stay as well."