[January] 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

yup! fingers crossed

[kidjoy]

"You're good," she confirms, corners of her mouth lifting in a not-quite smile. She keeps her palm on his chest, counting out the familiar rhythm under her breath. Relief makes her shoulder sag, a release of tension that was nearly exhausting. One out of four ain't so bad, after all. It still hurts, but it's better than having none at all.

"Okay," she agrees, less frantic now that she's assured he won't be falling at any second. She jerks her head towards the street, gesturing for him to lead the way. "Don't leave nothin' out."

[anythingbettertodo]

[/MUFFLED INNOCENT WHISTLING IN THE DISTANCE.]

[Flowey considers that for a long moment.] Then it's a new place to explore! I bet it's even larger than the Underground!

[It'd have to be to have so many people in it.]

[ambivilantgoat]

[SHE IS NEVER TRUSTING YOU FLOWEY.]

New places to explore and potentially children for you to torment? [Another little squint.] But yes, I imagine it is far larger than the Underground. With many more resources for us to make use of as well.

[ambivilantgoat]

"We have never eaten people before, my child. There was a time where humans feared we would try to steal their SOULs but we never had reason to." Not until they were trapped Underground and, even then, Toriel hadn't been supportive of killing fallen humans for their SOULs.

"Do not worry, you are safe with me. I have only ever protected children."

[kidjoy]

Monsters stealing souls? That still sounded to her like the sort of thing Party would start talking about late at night around a road flare. She grimaced. She really couldn't call the woman a liar though, and let it drop.

"Just a little company while I explore. We'll stay out in the open." She wasn't in a position to be making demands, but there she was. Too afraid to go alone, too paranoid not to set a few rules.

[anythingbettertodo]

[Flowey blinks up at her.] Toriel, I'm wounded.


[Besides he doesn't have the patience to deal with 98% of kids.] Then I should go exploring!

[Thinking, he sinks into the ground and resurfaces a few feet away. He bobs a little as he nods in satisfaction.]

[lazyboned]

You could say that and it would be true, but I gotta say.

You're on a bit of a different track than me.

[It begins.]

[ambivilantgoat]

You have not given me reason to trust you considering how Frisk was 'welcomed' to the Underground. [For a moment, once he sinks into the ground, she frowns. And, honesty, is still frowning when he pops back up.]

You know that mischief will not be tolerated, we represent monsters here. [Wait, does Flowey even count as a monster? She's not even sure, there are no monsters like him that she saw before going to the RUINs.]

[ambivilantgoat]

"Company, I can give. Do you have somewhere to go? Somewhere warm?" Because that was very important. At least in her mind. Keeping good care of children would always be one of her priorities. And it made her miss Frisk. She was sure her adopted child would be alright though. Who else had successfully traversed the Underground and made it to Asgore without dying? Who wasn't a monster?

"Where would you like to go?"

[anythingbettertodo]

If they didn't learn that from me, they would have learned it from some other monster!

[Flowey droops slightly.] Oh, please. Besides we have different ideas of mischief. A little won't hurt.

[anythingbettertodo]

[HE SEES WHAT YOU DID THERE SANS. HE SEES IT AND HE DOESN'T LIKE IT.]

...Fine. What did you find out?

[Not like he sees trains every day.]

[ambivilantgoat]

Considering I was the second person to find Frisk, they would have been fine. [Stop trying to kill her child]

And what, exactly, is your idea of mischief?

[kidjoy]

She had half a mind to tell the woman that she wanted to go home. The Zones would be warm and, to her, safer. Instead she kicked at the ground and sighed, frustrated. "I just got here. Don't know where anything is."

She watched the streets, trying to think beyond the intense 'homehomehome' running her head. She had to be logical, had to plan. "I think we gotta get in a building first." She already loathed the idea. "I didn't see anything but this town walkin' here, so." Little chance of getting anywhere else before nightfall. Not without supplies.

Sans | Undertale | Post True Pacifist

[lazyboned]

[1.10]



[So. A train. That's cool, ever since vacating the Underground, Sans had learned a lot about transportation that didn't involve elaborate elevator setups, stairs, or really plain ol' walking. He found trains alright, especially since he could take a nap during the trip.

Unfortunately, he couldn't remember having gotten on this one. Especially not with the assortment of people who he'd seen getting off the train before him, with various degrees of confusion or other such tiring emotions.

That kind of panic wasn't his bag, so he stayed on the train snoozing until by some unknown power, he was forced to make his way onto the platform.

A quick read of the posters...and then Sans took a seat leaned against a wall. All this info was so much to take in, so he decided to continue the light catnap from earlier.

Should anyone approach the dozing skeleton, his eyesockets would come alight with attention, and he'd respond simply--]

Yo. How's it goin'?


[6.1]



[Once he's fully rested and ready to explore, the first thing Sans does is trot his way to the inviting-looking coffee place, almost as if he knew exactly where he was going. Maybe he was just drawn to any place he could pop a squat and have a drink.

Either way, he walks in without much worry about what he might look like to the locals--his trip from the station to here had enlightened him to the fact that this was a land populated with humans, or mainly humanlike creatures. Still, he was just a skeleton. No one needed to freak out, right?

Sans slides up to the counter, looking for a menu to start him off. He's open to conversation though. The chill atmosphere makes the fact that he has no idea where he is that much more tolerable.]

6.1

[stormearthfire]

[The door of the cafe opens to reveal a tall and dark figure on the other side. This figure has to swivel in place so he can enter sideways; human establishments aren't typically made for pandaren bulk.

Chen leans out of the door to shake the snow off his hat. After a rumble of laughter, he returns the straw to the top of his head and plods further into the shop.]

What wintry weather we're having today! It reminds me of my first time stepping out of Timbermaw Hold...

[He stops abruptly, fiery eyes falling on the skeleton before him. Could it be...? With a pleasant chuckle, the pandaren starts forward with a hand in the air. The other is busy holding his staff.]

Hello, friend! Curious meeting you here. I see the peace treaty is still in effect. You must be glad!

6.1

[ambivilantgoat]

[Toriel has, by some miracle, managed to find Golden Flower Tea since arriving herself and has brought it to the coffee shop to brew properly. The apartment she'd chosen for herself, sadly, was still under-furnished. Of course, she had only spent a couple days there so far, no one could expect her to have gotten completely comfortable yet.

She doesn't expect to find Sans there and seeing the short skeleton makes her freeze in the doorway with the tin of tea. After a moment, she moves to take a seat beside him.]

You looked a bit bonely over here.

[ambivilantgoat]

Not expecting her to take it, Toriel offered a hand to hold onto while they walked. She'd already shown that she was wary of the old monster, no need to force her past her comfort level.

"There are a few empty houses and apartments to choose from around the city, it seems. I imagine you will have enough options for comfort.]

[lazyboned]

[Sans isn't taken aback at first. He assumes this guy is just a monster, like him, and it's not all that weird. Perhaps someone was playing a big joke. Sans could jive with jokes, and eventually the punchline would come on out.

But then the fellow speaks with such familiarity. Sans can't help but do the equivalent of raising his eyebrows.]

Winter's kinda what I'm used to, honestly.

[As to be polite, Sans reaches to shake hands with the furred creature; so politely, he didn't even try any gags!]

But...I think you got me mixed up with someone else, buddy. I don't believe I've met ya.

[Though the amiable nature and excessive size does remind him of someone he knows, this is hardly Asgore.]

[stormearthfire]

[Sans finds his hand absolutely swallowed in Chen's, bones pressed against firm, rough pads that suggest years of combat. Despite his size, Chen's very gentle with smaller people; he shakes the skeleton's hand cordially, careful not to scratch with his claws nor shake too hard.]

No, I don't believe you have. But that is fine! I am called Chen Stormstout. May I have your name?

[lazyboned]

[Now that is a sight for sore eyesockets. Sans' grin seems to widen once Toriel sits next to him, and he turns to face her more fully.]

I could always go for a bit of your company, Tori. Better a friend that knows how to make use of her funny bone. Gotta say, it don't matter how much I hear your jokes; old or new, you're just plain humerus.

[Ohh, Tori. You'll make this fun.]

[kidjoy]

"I don't need a place to live. I'm not staying." She did not take the hand offered, instead taking off down the street on her own. She did gesture for Toriel to follow after. "I wouldn't wanna stay if I was you either. This place is freaky."

She peered into windows as she walked, frowning heavy. "Just wanna get warmed up before we scatter. Maybe find some grub, if we're lucky."

[ambivilantgoat]

[She sets the tea down and asks for hot water for it before turning to face Sans, giving him all her attention.]

And someone who will not have a bone to pick with you after a few bad ones.

[That's what she's here for! Well, that and tea.]

[ofwoe]

Flowers don't live underground.

[ What are you on about, tall plant thing. ]

I've tried.

[ofwoe]

[ It can be left up to debate how or why Wednesday is able to see the Thestrals, although she's undoubtedly unperturbed by them. They are, after all, strange and unusual - just like her. ]

[ And just like that, it's hardly a surprise that a child of her nature would find her way through the park at such a late hour, unarmed and holding nothing more than a headless doll; however what seems natural to her has always seemed odd to others. For example: she doesn't seem surprised to see an adult feeding the large animals instead of running from them. ]

[ He has an unnatural air about them anyway. ]

Is that what they eat?

[lazyboned]

[Sans lets out a chuckle, the simple familiarity of having Toriel around giving him pause to ask her about what was going on.

But, well...he'd put it off enough, and a familiar face might just make he information easier to digest. So after watching Toriel get started on her tea for a few moments, Sans finally broached the subject.]

Heh. It's nice to get our joke on and all, don't get me wrong. But I guess that bein' somewhere I'm not familiar with is worth asking about.

You're a smart lady. You gotta have a clue, yeah?