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directrice) wrote2021-09-15 08:39 am
directrice) wrote2021-09-15 08:39 am
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[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!"PROMPT I: Respect for the Dead (???)
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.
[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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No, you most definitely were. Though I hardly take it as an insult!
[He's just gonna. have one of his tails seem to coincidentally stretch out near Akira, the floofy fur so close now]
Akira, hm? Let's see....I suppose I could give you a fake name. But, you've caught me in a good mood, so I shall be forthcoming!
[He gives a dramatic bow, outstretching his arms like an actor on a stage. While in prison clothes.]
My name is James Moriarty - the man once known as the Napoleon of crime, the ruler of London's underground! ...And, apparently, also a Kitsune at the moment.
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[he's properly distracted from the tails by Moriarty's sweeping bow anyway, and with a few blinks and a raised brow, he replies--]
Huh.
[huh!! his lips quirk into a smile, lightly amused]
That's one of the most dramatic introductions I've seen, but I guess that's too be expected, isn't it?
[from JAMES MORIARTY of all people]
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[He straightens up, though he's got an impish grin.]
Though I am surprised you know of me - I suppose it's through the countless modern adaptations, hm?
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If by "modern adaptations" you mean "the works of Arthur Conan Doyle," then yep. That's it.
[though he can't say he's a HUGE fan, it's just hard to NOT know about Moriarty, considering how big of a pop culture icon he is]
[. . . does he believe this old guy is the actual Moriarty?? well, he doesn't disbelieve it. so he'll just go along with things for now!!]
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[WHICH IS RUDE AND AWFUL AND HDU, HOLMES.]
Still, I shall take your knowing who I am as a compliment. ....Even if I disagree with quite a few modern takes on the subject of myself.
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If that's the case, why didn't you just pay off your own author?
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[Is he saying that Watson really was the writer, and Doyle was someone who capitalized on his memoirs? Or is he saying that Doyle really did meet Sherlock Holmes?
WHO FUCKING KNOWS, FGO STILL HASN'T SAID SHIT ABOUT IT]
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. . .
Nnnnnnooooo?
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SIGHS. THE MOST DISAPPOINTED SIGH IN THE WORLD. It's like you just made your grandpa disappointed, his shoulders and tails and ears drooping.]
...I suppose I should have expected that....sob, sob.
[Yes he did just say 'sob sob' vocally]
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I'm sorry, I'm a poser fan.
I've always been more into Maurice Leblanc, anyway.
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Ah, I see....More of a fan of that thief that dared challenge my rival. As long as you do not see him as Holmes' true nemesis, then I suppose I can tolerate it...
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Nobody said there had to be one true nemesis. I think Mori-- ah, you and Lupin fill two totally different roles.
[nodnods]
[fgo where's my fucking lupin servant]
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....I see. Then I suppose we have nothing more to say to the other.
[Oops that's gonna be a reversed social link if you don't do anything, Akira.]
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Oh. . . I'm sorry. That was insensitive of me.