test drive
Firstly, thank you for your interest! Secondly, since the game hasn't begun and therefore characters haven't actually gone to a world yet, this test drive is going to be a little different. It's intended to be presented as a mini-mission of sorts, on a much smaller scale and timeframe than a real mission in-game but with a somewhat similar feel. Because of this, if you join the game, you're allowed to count this as game canon, so make sure you make choices you want to follow your character into the game!
You know how this works, so go forth and have fun, and don't forget to reserve!
BASICSAnwick might have been a beautiful town once. It's hard to tell now, since most of the buildings are scorched and crumbling, but they do resemble some rural modern-day buildings. Likewise, the people don't appear to be living too much in the past; several are carrying intimidating guns. For years, Anwick has been terrorized by dragons, living in fear of the next attack. Not anymore.
The people have just ended a bloody battle. Several people limp towards the outskirts of town, holding their bleeding wounds or new burns. In the center of town lies a slain dragon, the last full-grown one left in the world. To be honest, it looks like they've already taken care of their own problem.
A monotonous voice comes through your communication device to explain. You aren't here to help the townspeople; you're here for the dragons. The one motionless on the ground may have been the last adult, but it certainly wasn't the last dragon. Her children are located in a nearby cave, alone and orphaned. They're the ones you need to protect.
WYRMLINGSThe wyrmlings are still growing up, only the size of a small dog. Each has a slightly different appearance, but all of them have at least a few bright copper scales. They're beautiful, and they look a little bit harmless... at least, until they notice you. These dragons have never been exposed to humans before. Or anyone outside of their family, for that matter. They're small and scared, and they don't know any other way to protect themselves than to attack. Luckily, because of their tiny size, they can't do much more than small burns at a time — but make no mistake, it still hurts like hell.
The cave they're located in is pitch-black and labyrinthine. Every footstep echoes throughout it if you aren't light enough on your feet. It'll be difficult to navigate if you don't MacGyver yourself a torch or other form of lighting. Cell phones will work decently, at least until their battery dies, but you don't want to get stuck deep within the cave with no light.
If you do manage to get through the cave and rescue some without getting burned to a crisp, the trouble's not over yet. You'll have to find a safe place to stash them until they can be relocated; the townspeople aren't done with their dragon-slaying yet, after all. Walk into town with one in tow, and you're putting a target on your back. (Of course, this doesn't mean you can't do it.)
PROMPTSONE ✗ GOING ROGUE
Not feeling too obedient? Maybe you're ignoring the orders and helping the wounded people in town instead... or just coming to gawk. Maybe you're coming to slay the wyrmlings yourself. Whatever it is, at least try to be sneaky about it.
TWO ✗ THE DRAGON'S CAVE
Try to navigate the cave, fail to navigate the cave and get lost, or try to take the wyrmlings without getting barbecued. Somehow, you get the feeling that you aren't alone. Those footsteps are probably just your imagination... or they could be townspeople coming to kill you and the dragons. Of course, they could also be an ally, but you'd better hope you don't find out.
THREE ✗ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
You've gotten the dragon(s) to a secure campsite out of town, but the fun's not over yet. They're kind of freaking out a little. Some of them are still spitting fire. Even the less aggressive ones are crying shrilly, bound to attract townspeople or at least annoy everyone nearby. It can't be too hard to calm them down; they're basically scaly, fire-breathing babies, right?
FOUR ✗ NIGHT TIME
It's been a long day, and now it's time for the crew to sleep. Get to know your tentmates, try to ignore them, pray that they don't want to bring along a wyrmling to cuddle... or maybe you've been put on night watch with a few others, in which case you'd better find a way to pass the time until your shift's over.
FIVE ✗ CHIT CHAT
Network option! Maybe you've got a little downtime and you're bored. Or maybe you're frantically asking the rest of the team how bad a dragon bite is. Maybe you're just trying to figure out how the hell this magical jewelry thing works. No matter what, you get one username to identify you and one only — if you don't enter one, it will default to your real name (for example, Voldemort's would be tomriddle.) Choose wisely... or make it assfarts69, if that's your thing. More information on the network is here!
SIX ✗ WILDCARD
Do whatever the hell you want. Explore the ashes of the burned city, try to run as far away from this crap as possible, or try to teach a wyrmling tricks. The world is your oyster. |
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thirstology2015-09-14 06:51 pm
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Wellll, um... at home? I'm part of this group called the Crystal Gems. We fight all kinds of bad guys to protect the world! And sometimes, that calls for drastic measures.
As drastic as... [dramatic pause.] ...later bedtimes!!
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( honestly, Emma assumes that's... sort of a part of his imagination. it reminds her of Henry, going on and on about the curse, which sort of should make her wonder. maybe it is real, it's just a lot to imagine a kid on a crime-fighting team, isn't it?
she manages a slip of a smile at the drastic measure. it feels like a long time since she's smiled. )
That is pretty drastic, but if you need a break I can keep watch alone, I promise.
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[He does rub at his eyes a little, but he's determined to stay strong.]
Thanks for the offer. I know that you could handle it! But it's okay. I wanna do my part to help, too.
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( if Steven falls asleep, Emma isn't going to wake him up. it's just the mom in her. he reminds her so much of Henry, always wanting to help and be a part of the action, be a hero. if she should take that away from him, she can't. not after everything that's happened. )
I used to like to eat ice cream. For fun.
( it's a very late answer. and kind of a pathetic one. but there you go, Steven, her hobby is eating ice cream. )
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You do have a fun thing!
I like ice cream too! Actually, I love it! What's your favorite kind? Did you ever have Cookie Cat?!
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You know, I don't think so. My favorite when I was a kid was a bar that was supposed to look like Kermit the Frog. His eyes were chewing gum.
( it is a bizarre thing to talk about, honestly, but it's nice to talk about something happy. )
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That sounds like a nice one! Cookie Cat's like an ice cream bar, but cattier.
[Then he starts to hum.]
Cookie Cat! He's a pet for your tummy! Cookie cat! He's super duper yummy!
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Now I wish I had one.
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They stopped making them. But... if we ever wind up somewhere that still has them, I'll save one for you, okay? [He glances at her with a soft smile.]
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( she smiles back and for a moment; she almost forgets that she should stay away for his own safety. it's nice to have a moment she's not terrified of being a monster. even if it won't last long. )
If I see one I'll save it for you. Seems like you're a big fan.
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I won't take anything less... not even a Lion Licker!
Thanks for looking out for me, Emma.
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Sure. We all have to look out for each other.
( she will do what she can to look out for her fellow teammates. she just can't let herself get too close to them, or let her magic get away from her. )
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Right... We're all in this together. So we can all look out for each other. And... if something's wrong... I can listen really good.
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can she tell a kid, even a well meaning one? well, no. she presses a hand to her forehead, trying to will the look off her face that has him worried. it doesn't work as well as she'd like it to. )
Okay. I'll remember that. ( she turns back with a limited smile, an attempt to reassure, even if it's a little shadowed. ) It's... I miss my family. That's all.
( kind of true... kind of not. but definitely believable. )
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He gives a sad smile as he nods along with her.]
I know what you mean. I miss my family, too. [It's possible that he's managed to reunite with one or two of the Crystal Gems so far, but that still left one of them and his dad missing.] We just have to try our best! And then, maybe, we'll get to go home early and everything will be alright! Won't that be nice?
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maybe that's the case here, but even if it's as easy as following their rules and doing as they say, just getting home won't solve her problems. she's still carrying all the darkness of her world, and that's a terrifying prospect for someone who was afraid of her magic back when it had been skewed toward light and good, at the sake of someone else. )
Yeah. It would be. ( and she shouldn't say this but she can't help herself. he's a kid and he needs help, as far as she can tell. ) And if you ever feel lonely, you can come talk to me. ( hopefully that's not too much of a promise to make. )
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There are still a number of scary problems waiting at home. Steven will try to deal with just one at a time. He flashes her a chipper smile at her words.]
Thank you, Emma! That's really, really nice of you. You know, just talking like this? It helps me feel better already! And, you can took to me if you ever need it, too!
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( it's teasing, but Emma will take the offer to heart. it's nice to talk to someone and not feel the terror of what she is and what she's probably becoming. it's dangerous to let herself too close, she knows that...
a conversation probably won't ruin her. right? )
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( she's keeping a sharp eye for any more yawns. she's not his mom, she can't send him to bed, but she definitely not wake him up if he falls asleep. )
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Yep! Lots of... them...
[And then his head leans forward onto his chest, as the kid starts to snooze right there.]
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( it's not much of an answer, but Emma tends to think he doesn't need one. she definitely doesn't wake him, and Steven is likely to wake with a blanket. Emma doesn't trust herself to touch him, but that's the least she can do.
she won't be there when he wakes, though. maybe she's off to do some sleeping of her own. )