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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

[theorphanage]

I could, but why do you want to go there first?

[ And mentally attempting to recall all of the Riders stationed at Falner or in operation within the area. You're not one of them. So. ]

[lundragueur]

I'm looking for someone... [ A beat, and then. ] I'm looking for information on my dad, and uh, he was a Rider, sir.

[ He shifts his footing, just a little less wary of the man in front of him. ]

[theorphanage]

[ ...

Putting the arrow back in his quiver now, and locking the entire thing down with a press of a button. Then he's whistling, loud and shrill. ]

We will take my bike, then.

[ Said bike is now on the way. ]

[lundragueur]

[ Law ducks his head and comes closer, because he'd seen his dad do something like that before. ]

Uh, thank you, sir. I'm Law, by the way. [ he says, holding out a hand. ] Laurent Tasse.

[theorphanage]

[ ...Huh.

Anton?

Karako, of course, is the curious one among the lot in his head. He can also feel Sara turning in his direction. ]

Tasse. [ Tilting his head at the boy, then shaking that hand. ] I can see why you want to go to the Homestead now.

[ He has heard of your father and the other RIders of Agau. He never knew them personally, but he's familiar with their service record. ]

[lundragueur]

[ He lets go respectfully after a nice shake of the hand, and follows up with. ]

Junior. My dad... He never came home after Gehenna Bound.

[ He never forgets the name of the operation. ]

I'm just looking to get to the Homestead and maybe figure out what really happened, sir.

Roll Intelligence + Composure to figure out if Law remembers Anton from Vigil class.

[theorphanage]

[ Nods, just as the bike is coming around. ]

Get on.

[ Once the two of you are seated and he's revving the engine: ]

I forgot to introduce myself. I am Juan Antonio Reyes dela Cruz. Just call me "Anton", though.

Int 2 + Composure 3: 6, 7, 9, 8, 0 (8)

[lundragueur]

[ Uh, wait. And then he remembers just who Anton is. Rivers Hunter, Amrita line... Also one of the greats among the Riders. How Law didn't recognize him is actually kind of embarrassing. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Anton... And thank you.

[theorphanage]

[ Smiling a little, then turning away to get them both on the road --

-- but not before handing a helmet over to you, so that the two of you can talk over the comm. ]

Did you come to Falner alone?

[ You have a family, don't you? Based somewhere in the United States of America. ]

[lundragueur]

[ He has to pause and consider what he's going to say. None of it will be a lie, of course. Law knows better than to lie to someone who is helping him. ]

I did. It took me a while, but I really did think this would be the best place to look for answers.

[theorphanage]

It tends to be.

[ Hmm. ]

Since you came alone, can I hazard a guess?

[lundragueur]

[ Uh... ]

Sure, I guess...

[theorphanage]

You came here without your mother's blessing. You had help, and she has no idea yet.

[ Spot on? Or no? ]

[lundragueur]

[ Bull's eye, battleship sunk. ]

U-um.Yes.

[theorphanage]

Ah. I thought so.

[ And you will note that he does not seem bothered by your actions at all.

Yep.

That's Anton for you. ]

[lundragueur]

[ He's quiet now, and puzzled just a little bit. Law also decides that Anton is way cooler in person. But he does try and explain himself a little. ]

I just... I couldn't move to Arcis without knowing for sure that dad's gone.

Roll Intelligence + Academics for reasons I will tell you in chat. XD

[theorphanage]

[ He is quiet too for a bit after you say that. ]

You have taken classes at a Hunter School, yes? [ He saw that dodge roll, kid. ] Which would mean that you will know a popular moniker that does the rounds with Netsach and Zangyaku.

Int 2 + Acad 2 = 7, 0(9), 0(1), 3 = 3 Successes

[lundragueur]

"Blade is Family. Your Blade is Your Life." [ He quotes, sighing through the comms. ]

[theorphanage]

I am not having you quote it because I disapprove of your actions.

[ He really doesn't. Think on those monikers. ]

Blade is also home. Family is home. You go where blade and family are - or you try to, anyway, with everything you have.

[lundragueur]

My dad's Blade was family, I guess that's why I want to know for sure that there isn't anything I can do.

[ There isn't any defensiveness in his tone, no resignation either. There's hope somewhere, Anton. ]

[theorphanage]

Of course.

[ Then he's focused on the road, for the moment. You're free to talk to him, though --

-- and yeah, you'll notice that there is a falcon flying right alongside the bike now, keeping perfect pace with it. ]

[lundragueur]

[ He's actually watching the falcon very intently, trying his best to resist the urge to paw at it. ]

That is one fast li'l bird.

[theorphanage]

That would be my partner. Her name is Debby.

[ He'll leave you to figure out the hows and the whys for yourself. ]

You are aware, I hope, that regardless of what we manage to find out for you, we will have to tell your mother where you are.

[lundragueur]

[ He was afraid you were going to say that. But then Debby the Falcon was distracting him. She was fast. ]

I... understand, sir.

[ He was probably going to be grounded forever. ]

[theorphanage]

Good.

[ And behold: you're almost at your destination. You probably didn't feel the speed, and it isn't just because Anton's a good Rider.

Gotta love ViceTech.

No words from this one until the both of you have cleared the gates, and parked. He'll disembark once you're off, then wait for you before he starts walking towards the Homestead. ]