Test Drive Meme

[wizardseason]

the t e s t d r i v e meme

Welcome to the Test Drive! In this post, you'll be able to interact with others to get a feeling for your character. All threads below will be considered non-canon unless otherwise stated. Multiple different scenarios are available, you are welcome to post multiple comments with different scenarios each or post one single comment containing different scenarios. i n s t r u c t i o n s • Post with your character (note character name in the subject). • Other people reply to you by picking a number from the scenarios in the subject line. • Have fun! o p t i o n s 01 • AWAKENING. Your character has just woken up, or turned a corner, or blinked and now their animal companion has joined them. How do they react? What were they doing beforehand? How are they going to handle the news that they're a knight now? For this thread, you'll be threading with your animal companion. (You must provide the thread-start for this option) 02 • ON THE PLANE. You were promised a seat on a plane out to the island but it looks like you and another Knight (or the Princess) were double-booked! Chat it up with your fellow fighter, commentary from your animal companions is optional. 03 • THE ISLAND. You've just landed and you're somewhere on the island. One of your fellow companions is nearby and they sure do look like they've just landed with all their luggage still in tow. Or they're already wearing an Island tourism shirt. Or who even knows, but you're both here! 04 • COFFEE SHOP. All you wanted was a Latte, or a Frappuccino, to consider why you're here on the island and what you were going to do until the first monster showed up... Instead the barista called for "Drink for the Knight" or "Drink for the Princess" oh shit, but this isn't your drink! Or maybe it is your drink but someone else is there! Why would two knights have gone for coffee at the same time? Or did you get confused for or with the Princess? Come on, man, there are only so many unicorn frappes in the world. 05 • DISCOMFORT. Your room is an oven. Either that or a freezer. Or maybe this bed is just really uncomfortable? Who knows why you can't get to sleep, it feels like it could be anything. Why even bother trying? Maybe someone else can preoccupy you until you feel tired enough to ignore your discomfort. Go for a walk, go outside, looks like you're not alone in your discomfort. New island housing is wild! 06 • PENSIVE. Something's on your mind, and no matter how hard you try to focus elsewhere, it's just not going to work. Your body may be tired, but your mind is incredibly busy and it's virtually impossible to get to sleep. First night on the island is rough. Surely, talking it out with someone else will help? 07 • BEACH EPISODE. You're on an island!! There's beaches everywhere, there are pools on every street. Endless water opportunities, chances to fool around and relax before things get serious. You're not the only good guy to have had this thought! What are you both up to? 08 • LOCAL FOOD. You've been dying to eat X, a dish that you've seen numerous other knights eat on TV. Now YOU'RE a knight (or the princess) and you're eating it yourself, there are kids at home that'll be excited to eat this food because they saw you eating it! You might even get a commercial spot to advertise this food when you get home. Awesome! Except someone else is here, what if they get the commercial spot? Huh. 09 • DENNY'S. It's 3am and you've arrived at a Denny's. You're almost certain that there's not a Denny's on the island and you're not even sure you walked in here? But it is what it is and the server is already bringing you a menu and taking your drink order as one of your fellow allies slips into the booth across from you. Have you met them before, or are they new to you? Your animal companion is here, too, and they're ordering something as well. 10 • WILDCARD. Choose one of the options above, or make up your own scenario.

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Terrence Torrence

[fop_lop]

(App for reference! Also open to anything else, even if I didn't post a starter for it. Also also willing to do prose or any other tense if you're more comfortable with that!)

02.) On the Plane
Goodness. When I was promised first class seats I was expecting an electronic massage and cup holder, not a complimentary lap to sit on!

[Seriously, though, how the hell did this happen? Knight flying here, people. One that could probably buy this entire airport besides. All considered, though, Terrence seems more amused than anything by the mix-up as he approaches the seat thief.]

Could I trouble you to double-check your ticket..?


06.) Pensive
[Terrence is so busy pacing that he doesn't even notice his fellow knight enter the common room. It's only once they either make a noise or he gets about a foot away from running into them that they have his attention. Obviously he's been at this for a while, completely consumed by... Something.]

Ah... Apologies.

[After a beat, he begins to study the other's face for a few moments before giving them a somewhat lethargic finger gun. The gesture is rather ambiguous, as is his tone.]

Say, you don't have any expectations of or emotional attachment to me, correct..? Let me dump my insecurities on you for a bit.


07.) Beach Episode
[While the contrast against his stark black hair and fur makes Terrence's paleness clear, it becomes elevated to an entirely new echelon on the beach. 'Ghostly' wouldn't be inaccurate, though he himself would prefer something more flowery like 'ivory' or 'alabaster'. It's likely he'd be reflecting the sunlight and blinding everyone entirely if not for his sandy perch beneath an immense, nearly equally bright yellow umbrella. His swimsuit is a simple black speedo that compliments his previously mentioned fur well and makes clear the lagomorph has nothing to hide.

Terrence peers over a pair of enormous sunglasses at the approaching knight with a playful look.]

I'm not going to lie, I only voted for a day at the beach so I could check everyone out. So far?

...Nice.


09.) Denny's
Why the hell are we at Denny's, the participation trophy of restaurants?

[It isn't disgust or disdain in Terrence's voice, no, more like... Pity. He stares a hole in one spot of the menu for what seems like several minutes, clearly not actually reading a thing on it.]

...Raspberry tea, please.

Terrence Torrence here comes Seth

[silentwords]

02.) On the Plane
The "seat thief" in question jumps slightly at the sound, having been rather engrossed in making anxious motions to himself, turning to look at Terrence with...a pretty blank face with the only thing showing his surprise being his very very slightly widened eyes, which honestly with his usually half-lided and downcast eyes probably looked more like blank stare.

Though he hastily took out his ticket to double-check like he'd been asked to, mouth opening just a sliver as he realized that his seat was actually across from where he was currently sitting.

He got up quickly, moving his bag on the otherside of the table, making a few hand sings to apologize as he moved to sit in his correct spot, directly across from Terrence. Perhaps strangely for Terrence he didn't seem to recognize him at all.

[fop_lop]

Terrence's brow raises slightly as the passenger signs at him, recognizing the motions in general but not actually understanding them. Still, the man seemed to both hear and comprehend him before. The rabbit knight seats himself and offers his best 'I really don't mind' smile.

"I apologize, but I'm not fluent in sign," he states, leaning forward and extending one hand. "Terrence; pleased to meet you. I hope you don't mind if I talk enough for the both of us..?"

Honestly, it was kind of nice not being recognized.

[silentwords]

The smile calmed Seth down, at least somewhat. Though he hesitated for a bit before shaking Terrence's hand. He hadn't really done that in ages.

Though after that he dug out his phone, typing quickly to use the text to speech function.
"It's alright, I know most people aren't. And I don't mind either, I'm not much of a talker."

The deep and monotone voice really didn't match Seth's appearance though.

[fop_lop]

The dichotomy between typist and voice gets another small, well-natured grin out of Terrence, who continues looking at Seth's face even when he types.

"Ah, sorry," he offers with a chuckle, shrugging sheepishly. "I can leave you be if you'd prefer. I'm a bit antsy about the trip and a nervous talker, myself..."

[silentwords]

"I really don't mind, you can talk all you like. I'm really nervous myself, honestly I'd much preferred to just never go and stay home but, well I would have ended up there sooner or later from what history says."

Seth gave a nervous shrug at the end.

[fop_lop]

Also nervous? History..? And there's only so many connecting flights one could get off on... Terrence's eyes light up in realization as he leans forward in excitement, "You're a knight, aren't you?!"

Nevermind that so is he.

Fanboy.

7

[scandeled]

[Matilda seems to be trying to rival Terrance in terms of paleness- except for she has no one here to remind her to apply sunscreen or sit under an umbrella, and so it just hasn't really crossed her mind yet.

Her freckles are already multiplying, and they were barely visible under her makeup when she landed. And she physically recoils when Terrance speaks to her, leaning back dramatically like he's physically wounded her with his comment.]

Awhmygawd you did not just say that out loud!

[She clutches the volleyball she's holding closer to her chest like it might make the red polka dot bikini she's wearing more modest (it doesn't). And in true Matilda fashion she's gone full out extra with heart shaped red sunglasses over her eyes and... she's still wearing those dumb rose tinted goggles over top her head. At least they might actually have a purpose on the beach.]

[fop_lop]

[Matilda's indignation gets a chuckle out of the bunny. It's already obvious she's going to be a fun one to mess with.]

I wear my heart on my sleeve.

[A beat, as he stares at his bare arm.]

...Metaphorically. And I was talking about everyone, though that is inclusive of you. Love the swimwear - very classic, and accessorized!

[scandeled]

Oh, thank you! It’s so very. [And as if she’s forgotten she was scolding him—- which she might have, she strikes a dramatic pose.]

The publicity deals were the best part of all of this! Why settle for subpar when you can get designer for free?

[fop_lop]

[Genuinely uncertain if she's serious...]

Personally I think my favorite part is the whole "not dying in a wizardpocalypse" bit, but the fringe benefits are certainly nice. I am expecting my stock to skyrocket.

[While she might have forgotten her irritation, he's certainly not being subtle about appreciating the posing.]

[scandeled]

Nobody has ever died in a wizardpocalypse. [That part's dead serious, at least.]

And all the adoring fans! The adventure! This is the best thing that's ever happened to me!

[fop_lop]

[Oh dear. And here Terrence was thinking he would be the 'naive, spoiled rich kid' of the team...]

...Well I certainly hope it continues to be a positive experience for you.

[He shifts to a more upright sitting position, resting an elbow on his knee and his chin on the same palm.]

So you know how to fight, I take it..?

7 BEACH TIME

[tropicalstorm]

Haizea had just come out of the ocean and had been wringing the water out of her hair when Terrence makes his remark. She raises an eyebrow then smirks, tosses her hair over her shoulder and puts a hand on her hip.

"Thanks! You're not too shabby yourself, though you may wanna work on that tan, Bugs. Pretty sure you could blind someone if they ain't careful."

[fop_lop]

The comment provokes a faux scoff, "And ruin my contrast? Black and white are colors that always work."

Though Terrence's actual hair is short, he's able to droop his ears down into his face in approximation. He dramatically swings his ears back in an elaborate mock of Haizea before posing like a French girl waiting to be painted.

"Nyeeeaah, whatcha' think, doc? Can I pull it off?"

[tropicalstorm]

Ok, that gets her. She doubles over laughing before she gets a hold of herself.

"I'd say you could pull it off with flyin' colors, but that ain't quite right when it comes to you, huh? Y'ever get tired of lookin' like an old timey cartoon? Even Bugs went Technicolor after a while."

[fop_lop]

"I think I dress flamboyantly enough most days, thank you!" He waves a hand idly at the eye-searingly neon yellow umbrella above his head. Terrence shifts from a reclining position to sit cross-legged, looking more directly at the other knight before continuing, "Speaking of, weren't you wearing a swimsuit already when we arrived on the island?"

[tropicalstorm]

"Hm? Oh, yeah, sure was!" She looks down and idly picks at the edge of her suit where it goes over her hips. "I got in the habit as a kid, lotta advantages to just wearing a swimsuit all the time, 'specially out on an island like this."

[fop_lop]

"Advantages?" he asks with a quirked brow. Haizea is certainly a lot more straightforward and 'fuck it' than the people he usually deals with. It's nice, actually.

"Did you grow up on another island?"

6 but i agonized over it

[daddykong]

[ See, Garrot's a big guy and he knows he's a big guy. He assumed that this decidedly less big guy would notice him during his pacing and get out of the way. That's normally what people do. So they shoulder-bump into each other, but in that awkward head-on kind of way so they more or less awkwardly bounce off. ]

H-hey! [ He growls, but the moment he actually sees the bunny-eared guy react so... distantly, he softens the muscles in his face and shifts gears to, well, concern. ] S-sure, kid, what d'you need?

[ Garrot takes a moment to clasp a hand onto the sadsack's shoulder. Sure he's no shrink, but... Dad Mode, Engaged. With a warm little smile. ] Do ya wanna siddown, go for a walk, or stand here in the middle of the room?

[fop_lop]

[Oof. Honestly, that's about as much reaction as the collision really gets out of him. 'Kid' almost gets a quirked brow, but not quite. He even completely no-sells the hand on the shoulder and smile. Obviously the 'little' guy has something seriously bugging him.]

Here is fine, thank you. I'm just worried about these... Powers. My power. It's certainly helpful, and I don't doubt we'll need it before this is through, yet... It seems very possible that I could be the reason someone gets killed.

[daddykong]

Then... just figure it out. [ Garrot shrugs, and sizes up the guy. He's a Knight? Or... the Princess? Whatever. ] It's a new muscle you have to build up, and fast. If you don't want someone to die because of you, then don't slack off. [ He's not going to sugarcoat this, it's too important. They'll all have to figure out how to make the most of whatever they're given. ]

But if anyone dies, it's my fault more than yours. [ He smiles again, trying his damnedest to be reassuring. ] It's kinda my job. [ And then there's a little laugh! ] I mean, I'm a doctor. I've got years of life-saving muscles.

[fop_lop]

[That's... A simple way of looking at it, but he's also not wrong. Smiling does get a bit of a response out of Terrence this time, though that may actually just be him trying to hide surprise at the revelation that Garrot is a doctor.]

I suppose you're right. Say... [A bit of a smirk.] You strike me as the type to know offhand how much weight they can lift.

[daddykong]

[ Garrot sees that smirk, and grows one of his own. They can be cheeky, sure. Cheeky is fun. At least it's not moping. But that assertion? A target. ]

About two and a half of you. [ He's blunt and to-the-point about it, with no hesitation. Being a well-built doctor who knows his stuff means he might not be too far off, but absolutely bullshitting to see what happens, though. ] How much do you weigh? And why are you asking?

[ A beat. ] You're not the first person to ask me to bench press them, if that's where you're going. [ But he's not saying he wouldn't do just that if asked. It's a funny party trick. ]

[fop_lop]

[To be honest, Terrence completely believes the massive man's claim. Still, he folds his arms nonchalantly.]

That's privileged information.

[He... Seriously seems kind of defensive about his weight. It passes quickly as he continues, however.]

Ahem. I'd like to test how far my power can go. Essentially I can make people stronger. It's... More complicated than that, and there are drawbacks as well, but that's the elevator pitch. I'm interested in seeing what the biggest thing you can lift with my help is. See what I'm capable of.