rubycity_ooc | [February] Test Drive!

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[February] 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!

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( cw: all here! but in particular, drug use and addiction apply to the second prompt. )

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[ Those posters would be a lot more helpful if there had been organized schooling readily available after the bombs dropped.

As it is, they barely catch the eye of the solidly-built woman that shoves through the arriving crowds and off of the train, bloody and bruised and filthy, looking positively aflame with fury. She whips around, stringy and unwashed hair swinging around her as she searches the station. Her fists are clenched and ready to swing, knuckles bloody and bruised.

Then, she catches sight of you, and her swinging stops. Being barely literate means that she's got to get her information the Commonwealth way, and unfortunately for you, you look like you might know what's up. Her eyes are sharp as she regards you, and with all of the subtlety of a dropped hammer, roars - ]

You!

[ - and immediately rushes over. She grabs whatever she can get hold of easily - a collar, an arm, hair, throat - and the grip that she adopts says you're not going anywhere anytime soon. She pulls you close, and seethes out her demands through her teeth. ]

You listen to me, and you listen good. You're gonna tell me exactly what the fuck is goin' on here, and you're gonna do it right quick, before I tear out your throat with me bare hands. Understand?!

[ She already looks ready to swing, and you haven't even said anything yet. Good luck. ]

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[ Cait doesn't have enough Psycho to deal with this place.

That much, of course, had been obvious within a few days. Her supply had already been dwindling on arrival, and though she had made it a priority to locate more, part of her supposes that she should have known her luck better. Getting stuck somewhere that hasn't heard of the only thing that's got her through this many years of life for an indefinite period of time is certainly par for the course in Cait's life.

She'd been expecting to see that tremor in her hands again, just as she had in her rougher years at the Combat Zone. She had never had to face it with a complete denial of fast relief. The weakness comes suddenly, and it forces her to slump against the nearest wall for support. Her chest threatens to burst with each beat, and one hand presses over her heart, as if she intended to calm it forcibly. The sounds of the city start to run together - swirling and tunnel-like walls of sound as she stands in the center of it all.

If she notices anyone else around her, she sure doesn't show it. Cait just watches her shaking fingers of her free hand, and tries to will them still. ]

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[ hit me up (literally ah ha ha ha) ]

Edited 2016-02-04 05:01 (UTC)

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[The tall structure reminds her of the markers back into their dome, the ones constructed in remembrance of the original Avengers. Seeing something similar here, makes Torunn quieten and calm. A grave or a memorial, regardless it maker her solemn.]

You there, for whom is this?

[She doesn't turn to look at who she's speaking to, but she gestures over her shoulder for them to come near.]

What is being remembered with this-[A pause.] thing?

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[Some would run from a thunderstorm, but Torunn welcomes it. She'd flown out into the park, standing in the midst of the most open area she could find there. Her face is tilted towards the rain, smile stretching across her face. Lightening strikes nearby, but she does not flinch. She turns instead to the newcomer, smile turning competitive.]

Have you come for a challenge? Well then, have at thee!

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[She's flown up the highest point of the city, her video from her watch showing the dwindling light of the evening sky. It would be a lovely picture if not for the frowning girl in the frame.]

What is the meaning of this? Where hast you taken me? I am the daughter of Thor, a warrior of Asgard and I will not stand for this, uh, this insolence! Send me back or face my wrath!

[Her frown deepens, tone changing from haughty and overtly important to something far more bratty.]

Pym, if this is your trick then I won't need a sword to smite you!

Wildcard

[Catch her flying around the town or make something up!]

Woah woah woah, hold your horses there tough gal!

[You can practically hear the smile in the voice that answered her, though it was obviously not one she was familiar with.]

I don't know who 'Pym' is but do you really need to "smite" them? [He chuckles.] What did they do? Strand you up there? Not a bad view, if you ask me.

I'm not holding any horses.

[What is figurative language?]

I always need to smite Pym. He's annoying. And me being here is probably his fault. [Still frowning] I flew up here. I'm not stranded.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I can't see your wings from here.

[Fly did everything he could to hold back his laughter. Oh my gosh, who is this chick?]

I take it you're new here, huh? Hate to say it but you being in Ruby City probably's got nothing to do with this Pym guy. It's just dumb luck that any of us ended up here.

Confusion was an understatement as the Senator stepped off the train to look at her surroundings. At first thought, she theorized that this must have all been a dream. Maybe that rough landing had caused her to hit her head as she did not have any reconciliation other than falling off the Republic Cruiser.

Posters nearby caught her attention and she started to approach to investigate.

"Ruby City..." she read aloud to no one but herself.

I don't have wings. I'm not a bird.

There's no such thing as dumb luck. [Crossing her arms, frowning deeper.] You are being very casual about this.

Heheh, you kinda have to be casual about it or else you'll go crazy. [Trust him on that.]

Anyway, frowning up there isn't going to do you any good. You should find a place to stay. It's getting dark. [She seemed pretty riled up, bringing up that she can't leave might be a bit much right now.]

[Then he gets an idea!]

There's plenty of room in my apartment building! If you want, we can meet up and I can show you the open rooms!

Or you're already crazy.

I'm not afraid of a little dark. [But her expression is evening out a little, and she heaves a sigh. It is a little cold out here.] Where?

[If only you could see the dumb smile on his face when she accepted his offer. Looks like he was making a new friend! And better yet, one that was around his age!]

You see that tall ruby thing? In the middle of the city? [He paused to give her time to spot it. Should be pretty easy from where she was.] I'll meet you there in like five minutes, ok?

I see it. [She sighs, already starting t float down.] Aye. I will see you there.

[And she will be there, shortly. Flying makes getting around rather quick]

[Once she agreed to meet him, Fly shut his watch and immediately ran out of his building towards the obelisk. She'd probably beat him there but why make her wait?]

[A couple minutes pass before some kid wearing a brown baseball cap showed up to their rendezvous, stopping right in front of the giant ruby.]

Alright! I'm here! [He glanced around, waiting for a response. Did he beat her here?] ... Hello?

[She flips in the air and lands down beside him, flipping her hair off her shoulders. She's being a showoff and the smirk says she knows it.]

Flying, remember?

[Fly didn't hear anything till she suddenly touched down next to him, making him stumble in surprise.]

Yikes!!

[When he realized it was her, he felt embarrassed. Great first impression. But he had to admit he was a bit intimidated too. Didn't expect her to be taller than him... Or look like she could pound him into dust. He quickly composed himself.]

Haha, s-sorry! [Just like she had told him, she had no wings to fly. What, was she Kryptonian or something? Well kid if you have been paying attention you would have remembered she was a Norse god so :I] You always sneak up on people like that?

[She laughs, looking down at him with a small smile. She never got the chance to really intimidate anyone; her brothers were more than used to her loud presence and stature. Its was nice to be noticed for once.]

It's not "sneaking up". You should pay more attention to the sky. Vigilance is important.

[She looked around the place, glancing several times to the obelisk.]

Is this a memorial?

[Despite his embarrassment, he laughed at himself with her. It was kind of strange. He rarely felt embarrassed over anything.]

Heh, yeah I guess you're right. [Nice job rubbing it in.]

[MOVING ON...]

No idea. I don't think anyone knows what it is or means. [He walked closer to it and drew a hand to his chin. Honestly he never thought much of it.] It turned into a super red tree during Christmas, but other than that it just kind of sits here.

[He turned to her and shrugged.] If I had to guess it was put here because someone named the town Ruby City.

-- Or maybe! This place was named after it! Kind of creepy if you think about it.

[Her grin stretches wider. She does so love to be right and she so rarely gets to be back home. The curse of growing up with geniuses.]

It can change? [She up again, floating close to the top to inspect from up close. She nothing more odd than the things she can only hazily remember from Asgard.] Enchanted? Or perhaps advanced technology. Someone should investigate.

[The tone suggests she won't be doing anything of the sort. She's a fighter, not the brains. She lands again, a hand on her hip.]

I suppose. Now. Take me to the dwelling you spoke of.

[He watched more than listened, trying to find a reason why she could float like that. All that came to mind were the comic books he read back home and how a lot of supers flew around. Maybe... Maybe she was a super hero! I mean, if Mickey Mouse can exist here, anything's possible, right? Aw man that'd be so cool! It was hard not to wonder what else she could do...]

[... Fly, she's addressing you.]

Huh? [He snapped out of his internal nerding out and noticed she was looking at him so... Expectedly.] --Oh! [Awkward laugh.] Right. This way! [He started leading the way, heading south of the obelisk. After walking a short ways he remembered something and grinned in her direction.] I don't think I caught your name!

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[Komaru stepped off the train, shaking like a leaf and feeling quite disoriented, her hacking gun held in front of her like a shield. The last thing she remembered was having been at Towa Tower with Toko and the blackout. They had been following one of the Monokuma children's footprints and then - out of nowhere - a Monokuma had leaped out at them, fangs bared and claws ready to deliver the fatal blow. She remembered squeezing the trigger and then - nothing. She had simply opened her eyes, sitting on a train with nobody else on it. Not even Toko.

As she left the train she scanned the surroundings, making herself as small and invisible as possible and held her hacking gun firmly with both her hands. There was no sight of a Monokuma, nor any bodies lying around. It was strange, how quickly one got used to sights like these and couldn't help but notice their absence.

Once her second foot hit the ground, the train behind her started to move without warning. At first she started to run after it, but quickly noticed that it was futile and instead faced the station again, shifting along close to the track's edge so to not give anything or anyone the chance to attack her from behind.]

F-Fukawa-san?

[Her voice sounded so weak in the wind, all alone like this. She went on, pressing her back to the station building as soon as she reached it and tried calling out once more.]

Fukawa-san! Where are you?

[No answer. No sign of anyone. Only then did she notice the posters, spread on the walls. "Ruby City"? And communicators? This definitely wasn't Towa City anymore, yet Komaru found that she couldn't feel at ease at all.]

What ... is going on?

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[The video clicks on, showing the face of a high school girl with no remarkable features, her back pressed to what appears to be the station building. Her voice is quiet, as if she is trying not to attract any attention to whatever may be in her vicinity.]

I ... My name is Komaru Naegi. Can someone ... maybe tell me what is going on?

[She can still ask for more information on how she got here or where Toko is afterwards, right?]

We've all been kidnapped by unknown magical forces!!

Are you a bad enough dude to escape Ruby City??

[ real helpful right?]

[... Ibuki here doesn't seem bothered at all by the situation]

By ... what?

[Komaru blinks, what this girl says to her not fully registering. Here she had started to think that her former situation had been unbelievable enough and now magic?]

I ... Is this an escape game? What are the rules?

[Only then did she notice that the Monokuma bracelet those awful kids had put on her was still clinging to her wrist. She stared at it in disbelief, her breath coming a lot quicker than it had before.]

Why ... why haven't I been blown up yet, if I am no longer in Towa City!?

What? No, it's not-

... wait, what? Blow up?! Why would you blow up?!?!

[He'd been investigating the train station again. Hinata did it every week like clockwork. As if it would somehow point the way to an answer. It's that luck that leads to him spotting her. He makes sure to walk loudly so she'll know someone is coming. She doesn't look familiar at all but he recognize her posture.

Fear is easy to see.

With his hands held up so she can see he doesn't have anything on him, he says.] It isn't going to get any less confusing once you move past the station. But there's a lot here and I'll answer what I can too.

It wasn't that long ago I got here myself.

T-this bracelet here is supposed to blow up should I leave the city without permission!

[Now they are both panicking, how great!]

Why am I still alive ...? And where is Fukawa-san?

[Her eyes are welling up with tears she can no longer keep in. This is all too much, too fast once again and the emotional strain recent events have put on her is clearly visible.]

Well... probably the magic of Ruby City!

[And her panic is already died down significantly]

... Fukawa... Touko-chan? She was here for a bit a long time ago! But then she poofed back! People just kinda randomly come and go!

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