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testdrive meme.

1. First Day At Falner
You have just arrived at Falner Estate, a sprawling, beautiful, 400-hectare co-located space between Britain, Germany, and the Philippines, and the main base of Netsach. The flora and fauna in the area gives both a sense of familiarity as it looks at first glance like things you’ll find on Earth, and a weird sense of otherworldliness. Given the size of the place, the Estate is less of a compound and more like a town unto itself. The older buildings within the estate are gothic in their construction, and clear throwbacks to 19th Century Europe. The newer facilities, however, sport cutting edge contemporary designs that were clearly inspired by Fourth World architecture and technology.

If you want a better idea on what can be found on the estate, you can refer to this link.


2. A Day On The Job
You are pushing papers at Methuselah, doing research at the Arcanum, or going out on patrol -- whatever it is that you're doing, it's just another day for you as a Hunter of the Vigil.


3. Let's Head Down to Haven
Find yourself itching for a night out on the town? Why not head over to Haven, the classy nightclub that looks like a large, monolithic black building with no visible windows from the outside and the name of the club emblazoned in bold, white letters on one side.

Haven is located in Makati City, and is open to the public (especially the local supernatural community), but you might want to prepare yourself to wait in line for a very, very long time – unless you’re a Hunter, of course.

Falner’s Maenad Division holds office on top of Haven, as does Ordo Daywalker. Some of Haven’s staff also live above the night club.


4. The Awakening
Want to tag out your character's origin story? Set the stage and let's see where things go.


5. Choose Your Own Adventure
If none of the suggested premises hit the mark, feel free to set things up and let's do a tag round.


Instructions for the Testdrive:
1. Specify your chosen scenario number on the subject line.
2. Should you wish to tag with a specific character already established within Waking the Dead, indicate who. The current list of available NPCs can be found over here.

Comments

PIck your poison!

[huamo]

OPTION 2

[ Regulars at Gisi definitely AREN'T going to know who this guy is. He's currently parked right out on the patio beyond the Common Rooms where everyone eats, cross-legged, working through his cigarette pack, enjoying the breeze since this particular wing of the base is really close to the cliff edges. The mask that's been set down right at his knee looks interesting - it'll be difficult to tell if it's draconian or saurian.

You may have observed him chatting up whoever catches his attention, or fussing over the junior oni-tsukai like a proper big brother oni-tsukai ought to. Either that, or you've just seen him keeping to himself. ]


OPTION 3

[ He's familiar with clubs. Being a Mortician kinda sorta means that you have to be, especially since your comrades from the Whisperer Division move around regularly in places like this, and always need back up.

This might be why going to Haven for Luke looks a little like releasing a fish into water. He's in his armor and his mangeyko because he came in from patrol, but he's also leaning against the bar, clearly enjoying the music and enjoying the booze.

Funny, though. Doesn't look like he's up for dancing or mingling with the crowd. ]

OPTION 5

[ This guy wanders everywhere so feel free to just... drop your muse in and I'll send this one your way. ]

Option 2!

[lyall]

[ This one's wandering around Gisi on a Saturday because her King was coming by and his belo-- Josh said he would too. As it stands though, she does not want to get in the way of either of their schedule, so here is one eight year old carting around a rather Fat Cat in her arms.

She does halt to a stop when she sees you. You don't... look familiar.

( Not that she knows everyone, because she doesn't. But a new face is still a new face. ) ]

[huamo]

[ It's that distinct bubble of water in his thoughts that alerts him to your presence. Hinekorako has always been particularly fond of small children...

Turning, though, with the expression of somebody who had not actually noticed, then smiling once he sees you properly --

-- you and your cat, that is. Heh. Japanese-sized cat. ]

Nice pet you've got there. What's his name?

[lyall]

[ u-u Oh, did she disturb you.

Shyly ducking her head down as she adjusts her grip around Mitsuru's fat stomach.

She should... go closer. It is the polite thing to do. ]

His name is... Mitsuru.

[ This is an attempt at a smile. Sorry, Luke. She's kind of bad at People. ]

[huamo]

[ Smiles, like he doesn't notice that you're awkward, or that he DOES and it's perfectly okay with him.

It really is. You kind of remind him of how some of the younger kids used to be back at the Quiet Waters. ]

Hello, Mitsuru. [ Then, like he's addressing the cat in a stage whisper: ] I would very much like to stroke your fur. Do you think your master will be okay with that?

[lyall]

[ As if she needs any more reason to think that the people of Zangyaku are incredibly nice for all that their armor is the most imposing out of all the conspiracies she has seen so far. ]

I think that he would like it if you stroked his fur. [ She's speaking softly and shyly. ] I also do not mind.

[ Holding the cat out to you now, mister. She's seen some oni-tsukai give him food. She does not remember how to pronounce the name they have been given but... maybe you are one? ]

[huamo]

Great.

[ Grinning a little, and taking hold of that cat --

-- oh, now he knows who you are. You're the Blade King's. Excuse him for a bit while he fusses. ]

What's your name?

[ Asking you, once he has Mitsuru nice and settled on his lap. ]

[lyall]

[ She's watching the way you handle that cat -- if she seems to watch a bit too intently, forgive her, she loves that animal very much.

Looking back at you now, sir. ] Lyall.

[ Soft, still very shy, like you've asked her a Very Important Thing. ]

Memory Recall Roll: Intelligence + Composure = 1 success.

[huamo]

[ OH. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Lyall.

[ He heard your name in passing from some of the people he's been touching base with down here.

Extending his hand now, because it's only right to treat you like a little adult worthy of respect from another human being. ]

I'm Luke.

5!

[millecigognes]

[ There's a dojo in the West District. It's big, and looking very traditional Japanese. The doors are wide open, so you can see the trainees doing forms, and smaller groups being taught by senior members of the dojo.

There is one girl, though, dressed in the dojo's practice gi, just sitting by the entrance with a piece of string she's using to play with a cat. She's dressed like one of the senior members of the dojo, but... she's not really participating in the training. There's an old man teaching some of the students looking at her every now and then with a (fond) shake of his head.

She doesn't seem to mind, or notice. ]

[huamo]

[ You'll have to excuse Luke for not noticing you at all, lady. It's not because he doesn't swing for your team (he swings for both teams, k, why discriminate?), nor is it because he is asexual.

It's Because Dojo.

Then, after standing for a bit, hands in pockets, all curious eyes and craning neck to see what's going on in there, he finally notices you.

Right... you look like you belong here, so... he can ask you. ]

Hi.

[millecigognes]

[ Well, pardon her for not noticing you because cat.

She looks up, though, when she hears your voice, still holding the piece of string the cat is trying to catch. She smiles, because it's only polite. ]

Hello. Are you a new student?

[huamo]

For the moment? Nope.

[ Smiling. ]

Are you one of the teachers here, or...?

[ Because if you were one of the students, you'd be in there, or so he figures. ]

[millecigognes]

[ She'll just smile all the way through. ]

My father runs the dojo. [ She yanks the string up with a jerk of her wrist, and the cat leaps and falls unsuccessful. The string is in her hands, which she folds on her lap. The cat is looking up expectantly at her. No time to play now, cat. There's a visitor. ] Is there anything I can help you with?

[huamo]

I'm mostly curious, for the moment. Guess some introductions are in order first, though.

[ Bowing, Because Custom. ]

My name is Luke Pierce. I'm one of the new transfers to Gisi, down in Falner Forest.

[millecigognes]

[ Oh, nice. He knows a little about Japanese customs.

...Although she probably shouldn't be too surprised. He'd mentioned he transfered to Gisi, which means he's Zangyaku.

She bows (or, really, just nods from her seat) as well. ]

Chizuru Takeda. [ Western order, just because. ] How may I help you, Luke Pierce?

[huamo]

Well, I was hoping that you could tell me more about this place? Seems like it's the only proper dojo for miles and miles.

[ Excluding, of course, the halls in Gisi. ]

Have you guys been around for a while?

Option 5 :)

[anteayer]

[He's been doing work down at the hospital today, as per his usual routine for the past two months. But at the moment, people will find him on one of his breaks out in front of the main building, alternating between reading something on his tablet, and taking note of the people who passed his way.

His dragon, meanwhile, is flying up from behind that statue of Inquisitor Panilio-Frostholm, before moving to do another quick circuit around the immediate area while loudly humming Mexican folk music to himself.]

[huamo]

[ It's the humming that catches his attention, of course. He had been wandering through the West District to check the place out, and now there is a dragon.

Smiling when Temeraire zips close. ]

You ought to join a competition, little guy. You carry a tune better than a lot of the humans I know.

[anteayer]

[Glancing up, now, from where he was reading one of his books when he feels a flash of surprise from Temo. And then you, hombre, are promptly the target of his attention as he quietly watches from where he was seated a few feet away.

Temo, meanwhile, had stopped in mid-flight when he heard you, and is hovering in place as he's giving you that inquisitive (and delighted) look that he gets when confronted with someone new.]

{Oh, really?} [Asking that with a faint Hispanic accent, before giving a big grin] {Thanks, Mister! It's really nice to hear someone nice say that to me.}

[huamo]

[ Feigning surprise. ]

You mean you don't hear it often? The world doesn't know what it's missing.

[anteayer]

{Well, I've heard people say that a lot of times before. But nothing wrong with hearing it from more people, right? Especially when they can listen to me sing for free? Because not everyone can see me since I'm a dragon and all.}

[And while Temo is happily getting acquainted with you, his person is perking up a little more as he studies you intently.]

{But yeah, are you new here? You're probably new here, because if you weren't, I might have seen you before at Falner? Oh, I'm Temo, by the way. Short for Temeraire. And it's nice to meet you, Mister...?}

[huamo]

Lucas Pierce. Just 'Luke' is fine.

[ Looking around now. ]

I'm guessing that your Mage is somewhere close?

[ In the know, this one is. ]

[anteayer]

[There's something about the way you carry yourself that really draws his attention, now. You have the look of someone who not only has sharp senses, but is also very experienced in using them.]

{Yeah, he is! He's taking a break from his work, right now, so I guess I can bring you over to where he's at?}

[At the same time...

{You won't mind if I bring him over, Gray? Please? He sounds like a really nice guy.}

And this young man is setting his book down on his lap, now, while clearly looking in your direction. You'll probably notice him right away thanks to his Netsach uniform.

Go on ahead, amigo. I'm just as curious about him as you are.]

[huamo]

[ Aha.

Smiling at from his distance, and waving. ]

That would be nice. Lead the way?

[ Curious. Netsach op close to the hospital? Must be from Ziz. ]