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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

[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?

[millecigognes]

[ Still smiling, she nods. ]

Yes. My family has been running this dojo since my grandparents moved here in... [ She puts a finger to her chin in thought. ] Ah, 2012. My father is currently the head of the dojo.

[huamo]

[ 2012, 2012...

Oh, right. That bit of history, he remembers. ]

Wow, so that would explain why you guys seem to have settled down here pretty nicely. Do you just cater to civvies?

[millecigognes]

No. Anyone is welcome to learn, even Hunters like yourself.

[huamo]

Cool. What do you guys teach, exactly?

[ Asking even as his eyes are drifting back to the flurry of activity inside. ]

[millecigognes]

Aikido.

[ A beat. ]

But if Father thinks you are worthy enough, then he may teach you Daitoryu Aikijujutsu.

[huamo]

[ Whoa okay that is some legit shit. He knows quite a bit about martial arts, see. ]

...Huh.

[ Shame, though. The one person who really would have flipped about this discovery is --

Full stop, Luke. Full stop. ]

I'm almost tempted to try, even if my specialty's polearms.

[millecigognes]

It would not hurt to try.

[ She shrugs. ]

Knowing how to fight and defend yourself without a weapon is a good skill to have, as a Keeper of the Vigil.

[huamo]

Yeah, you've got a point there. Maybe if I can find some time.

[ Stretching, knocking a crick out of his neck --

Ah.

Much better. ]

I think my superiors want me to focus on finding a new blade first, and I also want to settle in Rhiannon if they let me get a license with them.

[millecigognes]

[ She gives him a curious look at first, when he mentions finding a new blade, then it turns sympathetic. ] I am sorry for your loss. [ She bows a little, from the waist now. When she straightens up, she offers a smile. ]

Card, or Sin-eater? [ Because it's only one or the other, when you're trying to get into Rhiannon. ]

[huamo]

Thank you. They were [ The best damned people out there, what the hell are you going to do now, why did HE have to -- ] excellent Keepers of the Vigil, and they served the Wolf well.

[ Focus, Luke. Smile. ]

Card.

[millecigognes]

[ She nods. She doesn't ask about his previous blade. She might already have unearthed something unpleasant, and she didn't want to push... ]

I'm not sure if it's proper to congratulate you on your Second Breath, considering your circumstances, but... If you need someone to talk to, you can come find me here.

Maybe you could even join a class or two?

[huamo]

[ Wow, she's really nice. Uh. ]

Thanks. Might just take you up on that, although I'm managing pretty well for now. For the classes, though...

[ Hmm! ]

Yeah, I'll think about it.

[millecigognes]

[ She smiles and ducks her head as she tucks a lock of her hair behind her ear. ]

I hope to see you around, then, Lucas Pierce.

[huamo]

Well, if you do, are we going to be doing the forms together or are you going to be teaching me?

[ Inquiring minds need to know, yo. ]

[millecigognes]

I'm afraid I haven't taken the exams to officially become a teacher, yet.

[ She hasn't planned to, actually. ]

But I can show you how to do the basic forms.

[huamo]

Sounds like a plan. How about I come around when my life's settled down a little more? We can work a schedule out.

[ Might as well. Learning is learning. ]

[millecigognes]

That would be nice, yes.

[ She smiles again. There's a silence that follows it, and she's a little unsure of what to say now... ]

W-well! I don't want to keep you here if you're busy... You can stay and watch, of course. If you'd like.

[huamo]

[ An invitation from one of the people from the dojo?

HELL YES.




What he actually means is: ]

All right! I promise I won't get in anyone's way.

[millecigognes]

I'm sure they won't mind.

[ .................

ouo;;;;;;;;;;

Okay, Chizuru. You've... convinced him to watch training, now what??? ]

[huamo]

[ And he's just going to smile at you --

-- and look a little puzzled for a bit. Um. ]

So... I guess we're going in...?