directrice | [TEST DRIVE #1]

TEST DRIVE #1

"Sit up straight, Inmate! Do you slouch like that in front of your mother? Have some self-respect-- no one else is going to have it for you!"

The demanding voice rouses you from your slumber. In the blink of an eye, you've found yourself some place. . . different! Let's take a brief look into what your new life as an inmate at the Edge of Reverie will entail.

PROMPT I: Respect for the Dead (???)

[This month, your assignment from the Warden is. . . to go grave robbing?? Some elaborate and lavish mausoleums have appeared in the cemetery, and if you could somehow get inside, there's probably plenty of treasure for you to pilfer. The only problem is that each and ever mausoleum is shut tightly with an iron-barred gate. Perhaps those with super strength of mad lockpicking skills can brute force their way inside?]

[Once you do manage to get inside, you'll find some treasure! Everything from golden jewelry to fancy clothing to elaborate artwork. . . it's all yours for the taking! Except. . . when you touch it, you start to feel kind of. . . weird?]

[Jewelry: You start to feel very envious of what those around you have that you have not. And no matter how hard you try to quash that envy, you just want to take their stuff for yourself.

Clothing: You feel very vain, and just have to show off to those you meet. Look at this coat, isn't it to die for? You worked sooooo hard to get it! Wouldn't they love to have one of these for themselves? Haha, it's too bad that they can't!

Artwork: The entire world suddenly seems oh-so beautiful, and you simply must express this fact. That person you're talking to? They're gorgeous, and all you want to do is hold their hand or touch their cheek or play with their hair. Wow, who knew art could make someone so touchy-feely?

Misc: Feel free to make up your own effect that's associated with some kind of objects that doesn't fall into one of the categories above! Any type of compulsion will do, be it harmless and silly or dangerous and maybe a little violent. Have fun!]

PROMPT II: Get Jiggy With It

[The jukebox in Theo's diner is blasting some tunes today! It cycles from song to song, some of them low and melancholy, and some of them upbeat and bouncy. And some of them might sound familiar. . .?]

[Either way, as soon as you hear the music, your body starts to move on its own volition in time to the music. Whoa! It's time to dance!! The only way to clear the compulsion to dance is to find a partner and boogie down. But hey, maybe this is a great way to meet new people?]

PROMPT III: Team Bonding. . .?

[So. . . you're locked in your dorm. With the other members of your team. And with the instructions, so "helpfully" provided by the Warden, to get to know each other better. Today is going to be a fun day!!]

[At least there's a helpful list of team building activities posted on the (locked) front door to give you some guidance:]

[1) Do a trust fall!
2) Play charades!
3) Ask someone a super embarrassing question!
4) Give someone a kiss!
5) Punch someone in the face!!]

[. . . hm! Well! You can also make up other "team-building" exercises as you wish, and assume they are also on the list. Have fun!!]

PROMPT IV: La Lune

[You know what they say about monsters and the full moon, right? Well. . . tonight, the clocktower's hands have shifted: the hour hand points to XIII, and the minute hand points to V. Tonight's moon is bright and crisp and clear in the sky, and whatever possession has a hold of you may be a little. . . ah. Stronger than it normally is]

[Those with full-on possessions may find themselves temporarily controlled by whatever entity is residing in their body. Those with nothing more than monster instincts may find them wishing to follow their ID more often than not-- a little nibble on someone here or there, nothing more. And those who are fortunate enough to still 100% be themselves will be. . . well. Unaffected! Aren't you lucky?]

[Be careful. Life in the Edge of Reverie isn't all fun and games.]

PROMPT V: The Wildcard

[Make up your own prompts! You can use any part of the setting as inspiration. Have fun!]

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OOC READ ME: You can pick whatever team and monster you want for your character and go with it for the TDM! At this point, however, TDM threads will not be canon since teams and monsters aren't official yet.

The game will open on October 2 at some nebulous time!! Whenever I wake up and feel like posting the intro log, basically.

Apps are now open, but I won't be responding to them until closer to the 2nd. Probably I'll have all initial teams sorted and done by the 1st but waggles hands. WHENEVER I GET TO IT, REALLY.

Also, please bear in mind the invite policy for this game. Thank you so much for your interest, and have fun!

ETA: CELI MADE A DISCORD SO FEEL FREE TO JOIN!!

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[Another young man, with white-gold ears and three voluminous tails examined the mausoleum, as a small black cat hops off his shoulder, sniffing the grate]

Kid's right - messing with the dead is a good way to get into a sticky situation, but don't think you need to hear that from me Raidou

Is this really a test...?

[. . . wow, way to give him Mona feelings almost immediately! his lips twitch into a smile as he sees that cat, but he delivers his answer to Raidou]

Maybe it's not as straightforward as it seems?

[The two exchange glances, before the kitsune answers]

Or that there's something in there they want - and do not want to take the risk themselves.

[huh. . . he looks over at the mausoleum, head tilted]

I hadn't thought of that possibility.

[his nose wrinkled]

I don't do commissions for free.

[haha. get it. theft commissions! he's not that kind of thief!!]

Narumi-san wouldn't be happy that I'm taking a side job without pay.

I am curious about what it could be that they're after, but better do some preparing so the spirits don't think the worse of us if we do take a looksie.

[turning his attention towards the cat, wings fluttering behind him]

Hoooow does one prepare for something like that?

[do they bring anti-curse charms into the mausoleum or. . .]

[The pair blinks]

So you can hear me... well, that's unusual. Seen anything unusual before waking up here, kid?

Usually a ritual, seeking permission or bringing offerings to the dead.

[TALK ABOUT SOME DEJA VU. . .?]

[blinks a bit, then responds to the cat first]

Nothing unusual that would relate to. . . [gestures at the graveyard] You know.

[and then, to Raiden]

Do you have experience with that kind of thing?

Just in general, but I suppose this isn't the time to be flapping one's gums. As for experience - Raidou here is a Devil Summoner.

[The young man inclines his head in confirmation]

[OH MOOD, Akira thinks]

[but what he says is--]

That almost sounds like a bad pickup line.

[The young man's ears shot upright, eyes widening as his wagging tails raised up, as the cat starts snickering]

Eh-?! No... it's not like that.

Though some of the Demons would certainly wish otherwise.

GOUTO! Ah... what he meant is that I can contract with Demons... and part of my job is to deal with them if they become a problem for people.

[it takes a moment for Akira to parse that-- contracts with demons-- because there's something about the phrasing that's awfully. . . familiar?]

[but no, it's not quite the same, is it?]

[either way, Akira makes a noise of acknowledgement as he lifts his chin slightly, clearly interested]

Is this the kind of thing that involves chalk and summoning circles?

[He shook his head]

It's more like a business agreement, if they accept being contracted to me they'll travel with me.

[. . . huh]

How'd you get into that kind of business?

[He considers for a moment, before answering]

Family.

He is the fourteenth who held the position.

[a pause, because there feels like there's more to this story, but. . . Akira won't push]

[to the cat--]

Are you his assistant?

Mentor, should introduce ourselves properly then. I'm Gouto-Douji, and he's Raidou Kuzunoha XIV.

[As Gouto introduces himself, the young man examines their surroundings more thoroughly]

Akira.

[a tilt of his head in greeting]

Can I call you Gouto-san for short?

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