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

[He wouldn't be too worried if she did hug him, clearly she needed it. Hugs just weren't exactly his thing. It had been so long since he'd let himself properly close to someone for it.]

Immortal elves? [That does seem unbelievable. But, as she mentioned, Abelas was one of the ancient elves. The sentinels went into uthenera though, they likely didn't retain their immortality.]

Abelas was still stuck in a time long past, he was wrong to call you that, lethallan.

[ She sighs softly, nodding. Solas was right, of course--But there was still something about having one of the very elves that your people have been trying so hard to remember, to emulate, tell you that not only were you failed, but you weren't even worthy of being called Elvhen. Ugh. But there were more important things to focus on. She straightened, smiling brightly at him. ]

But these ones...! They're so nice. I'm sure you'll love them. I'll introduce you to them. They've been so kind to me, since I've been alone...

[ She frowned, then glanced up to Solas, and decided to go ahead. Being by yourself for months on end earned you the right, she decided, and quickly wrapped her arms around him, giving him a tight embrace. Creators, she had missed him. Missed everyone. ]

--You know, I think it's for the best you're the first one who's come here, besides me. There's a lot of strange stuff going on, but you've always been good with strange stuff. Without trying to to kill it.

[ Unlike some others. ]

[He would explain how Abelas had forgotten a great deal as he'd slept. He had no right to judge Beleth as he had. Solas had judged for a time but he'd been peaceable and learned.]

You're not alone now.

[He's not sure how to react, where to place his hands. After a moment though, he settled on returning the embrace and wrapped his arms around her, staff held carefully away.]

You know that I savor the chance to learn what I can. A great deal of the world is misunderstood. [like spirits] Clearly you've had no trouble though.

It's been a bit of a struggle to wrap my mind around all these new things. Every time I think I couldn't imagine anything wilder, the city surprises me with something else. You wouldn't even begin to believe it.

[ She does pull away, after a moment. It'd been a while since she'd gotten to just hug someone like that. She was sure that none of her friends would mind, but--It felt awkward to ask. ]

But...I should probably try to explain about this place, huh? Oh--! You can stay with me, if you want? I'll track down another bed.

[As she pulls away, Solas places a quick kiss to the top of her head and releasing her fully.]

I believe in a great many thing, Beleth. I think you'll be surprised to see what I believe in while here as well. [A faint but amused smile.]

If you'd like me to stay with you, I will. But you know that I can wander otherwise and make myself comfortable.

[ Oh, well. She sputters a little at the kiss, but it was clearly meant to be reassuring, and she did just hug him. So. She just played it cool, and nodded quickly. She's totally calm. ]

You can stay wherever you wish, Solas. There are plenty of open houses, if that is what you want. But, ah. I do have a greenhouse here, that I've been keeping. And an apothecary. I stay in the apothecary.

So--It's your decision, but the option is there.

I appreciate the offer, Beleth. I will consider it but for now, I think I will explore first and see if something doesn't catch my eye.

[After all, he's used to his space. He has his areas in Skyhold that no one really tends to disturb him. Except Beleth whenever she comes to question him about the Fade and the spirits he befriends there.]

Ah, alright...! You're free to do whatever you would like, Solas. Actually, this place is...pretty easy going.

I've never had so much free time, even in my clan. It's really odd, to be honest. I've taken up a few hobbies just to keep my hands busy.

[ She's going to resume bothering him with endless questions here, don't worry. ]

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