rubycity_ooc | September 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. 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!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

"I'm afraid not," Lucius replied keeping his tone and expression neutral. He wasn't sure why he even lied to the young Dark Lord. It came out automatically with out him even debating.

"Yet, there's so much magic in this place. So different from our world. I've been trying to learn more about it."

Tom nodded, not realising it was a lie. Though, when he did, Lucius was sure to hear about it.

"Perhaps you would be kind enough to share that with me as well." Tom gave his best smile. "I was so looking forward to learning everything I could."

He gave a simple nod. "I will be sure to." Warily, Lucius led him through the city, unsure of exactly where to take the child. He really didn't want to take him to his own place. That was the last thing he wanted. For now, he took him to a cafe, wanting a place to sit down and rest a bit.

"Have you eaten anything?" he questioned. He would use the time to figure out what to do as well as provide the boy with basic information.

Tom followed, glad not to be alone for a change. Glad to be with another wizard again. The cafe was quaint but the city was just as basic as he was used to, perhaps slightly more so due to the lack of electricity.

When asked the question, he turned and shook his head. He had eaten lightly on the train but that was hours ago. He'd been promised a feast. "Are you providing food for me?" Tom spoke as if that was a privilege, as if Lucius needed to be unnerved further.

"Since it seems that I am playing your host for the day, it would only be proper to do so," Lucius replied. He let Tom place an order first as he only wanted some tea. He wasn't very hungry these days and had a hard time forcing himself to eat.

"Most things here are free, although some people will wish to barter for their services. They also have a fairly extensive library, which I think would be beneficial for your education."

Tom wasn't sure what to order but he did manage to find something to ask for. He wasn't used to this yet but he took it in his stride.

"I would certainly be interested in the library." And if you're lucky, Lucius, Tom might just live there instead of with you.

When the order came, Tom politely thanked the waiter and started carefully on the food, eating quickly but not at all rudely. When he finished, he looked up at Lucius. "Thank you." He said, hoping the man knew what a privilege it was to hear such words.

Even as a child Tom seemed to know what to say and do to get people to do what he wanted. He allowed for a small smile to show in appreciation to follow the act.

"I will be happy to show you the library later on and point out a few other places you may need. You will also learn that a lot of people are quite...friendly and will be willing to help you with pretty much anything."

"Why?"

Lucius had gotten a rare moment out of Tom. He'd spoken before thinking. But he couldn't help it. He didn't understand why people would do such things. He couldn't understand what was in it for them. It didn't make any sense and if this man could shed any light on it, then he would gladly listen and learn.

Ah yes, kindness and showing compassion was something Tom could never share. Perhaps, that was why Lucius was trying hard to be nice and helpful to the young Dark Lord. Maybe the examples would sink in somewhere.

"I suspect that a lot of them are simply naive to begin with. Yet, the majority of the reason would be because we are all stuck here. We can't return home unless our humble hosts allow for it. So those that have been here longer have decided it was best to try and help everyone out instead of working against one another."

That was one thing Tom could understand. Sometimes even two enemies would work together against a common foe. He nodded slowly, still not quite sure but not wanting to give off that air to Lucius.

"How many people do you think are stuck here?" He asked, more slowly than before. He needed to get back onto the higher ground. Maybe he should ditch this man once he'd found the library and get the rest of it from the snakes. Assuming there were any here.

"I honestly do not know," Lucius answered after taking a sip from his tea.

"There are many people here from various worlds and times. All of them have their own knowledge to share as well. I would also keep in mind that not a lot of people believe in magic, despite living here. Some may react to you in the way that others have at home. Tread carefully."

One particular part of that small speech caught Tom's attention. "What do you mean by worlds and times?" The rest of it he mostly ignored. He was used to being shunned, why would he here any different? But that phrase interested Tom. If it meant what he thought it meant...

"It's a bit difficult to try and explain. Somehow our hosts can take people from their worlds and bring them here. A lot of the worlds tend to be variations of the Earth. Some worlds are from places beyond the Earth. Or they can take people from our past, future, and present and bring them here."

The fact that they could be dead, he left out. Only Lucius figured Tom would put that together fast enough. He doubted that Tom would figure out a way to control what the hosts can do. No one has yet and this was basic information.

This was mindblowing information. And Tom liked it. He wanted to know more but realised he would have to give up something in order to do so. He weighed up the situation in his mind and slowly nodded, agreeing to himself.

"Does this mean you're from a different point in time than I am? You recognised my name back at the train station." He wondered if he could take the knowledge of the future home and correct any mistakes he might have made.

It was a while before Lucius responded. He wondered when Tom would ask this question. He decided it was best to keep it short and simple. He wasn't about to explain who Tom became.

"I am from your future. We met through mutual acquaintances."

Tom watched Lucius during the pause, wondering why it took him so long to answer. Was it a long time ago? Or was the man trying to find a convincing lie to tell him?

"What am I like in the future?"

"And I'm afraid you won't get any answers from me on that. What happens there and here are two different things."

He replied in a firm voice and placed the almost full cup of tea back down on the table.

Tom stood up, his usual demeanour back in full force. He looked down at Lucius and spoke quietly. "We'll see about that." He hoped the tone would sent shivers up the man's spine. It usually did. He walked off, out of the cafe and down the road. He'd explore himself. He didn't need anyone. Especially not if he found the snakes.

September Test Drive!

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