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messagesnbottle2023-08-25 07:33 pm
Test Drive Meme (TDM) | Opening Event
You wake up in the sand, feeling cold and clammy. You're on an unfamiliar beach. You have no idea how you got here, but judging from the way your damp clothes are clinging to you, you must have washed ashore. Standing up, you'll find yourself in an unfamiliar setting. The beach seems to wrap around what you can only assume is an island, leading up to a jungle. In the distance, you can see the faint beginnings of a path. But turning back to the sea, or what should be the sea, leaves you a little breathless. Yes, the sea is there, but that's not all. You appear to be on a floating island, as the water ends abruptly into the sky. It's not the only floating island, either. There are more nearby, some of them looking vastly different than your own.
How did you get here? You don't know. Your last memories are of a very different place. Perhaps something happened there or maybe nothing seemed amiss. Regardless, you're here now and it appears that you aren't alone. Who are these strangers? Were they the ones that brought you here? Even if you view them with suspicion, they seem just as lost as you are. No one seems to have any answers, so it's up to you to find those answers. Will you do it on your own or will you team up with others to try to find a way back home?
Prompt 1: Following the path
A little ways down the beach, there's a clearly made dirt path that leads into the jungle. It's wide enough that several people can walk side by side along it. If you dare to follow it, it'll take you through the jungle a ways, before bring you to a large clearing. In the center of the clearing is a plaza, surrounded by tree houses and other little huts and homes. It appears to be a village.
Upon closer inspection, you find that some of the houses have damage. Some looks like they were attacked by weapons, while a few on the edges, closest to the jungle, appear to have deep claw marks in the wood. What could have happened here? Still, this is a good start, right? There's signs of life, so you must not be alone here. Yet, while there's food and light on in the houses, they all appear empty. Was this place recently abandoned? What could have possibly happened here?
Prompt 2: Walk around the island
Walking along the beach will lead you to one of two different remains of a bridge. It's broken down and appears to have been abandoned. Unlike the village, this doesn't seem to have happened recently, but instead, over time from neglect. It's a mystery what these bridges lead to but there sure are a lot of materials near them. Maybe you should collect them, just in case?
Whether you're interested in repairing the bridges or not, it's clear that you won't be able to do so right away. Instead, you'll find that it's better to keep moving. And, on nearly the other side of the island, you find a strange little structure. There are a couple stone lanterns leading up to the small structure, which appears to be..a shrine? What's it doing here, on the beach? It also appears neglected and in need of repair. And more than that, the little door to the shrine is open, revealing that whatever was inside is now missing. How strange...
Prompt 3: Into the Jungle
Heading into the jungle to explore and figure things out might seem like the best course of action, but it's hard than it appears. The overgrowth is thick and without something to cut the plants out of the way, it'll be easy to find yourself unable to press forward. However, pressing forward has it's own dangers. Without knowing anything about this place, there's no telling what kind of plants or creatures you might find within. And if you're not careful, those who travel inside might find that they will have vastly different experiences from each other.
Note: While you'll be able to explore a small portion of the forest, regardless of the method you chose, you'll find that you can't make it very into it. You'll either feel increasing levels of discomfort the further you go in or you'll find certain areas are completely inaccessible, as though a barrier is preventing you from going any further.
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For now, he grins widely again, purposefully not hiding his fangs. Yes, this is bound to be fun. ]
Cute. So long as you aim for my face and avoid my tattoos, it shouldn't be an issue. But play time will have to wait until later, kiddo. For now, we need to focus on getting everything ready. Snack time can wait.
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We'll meet back on the beach in an hour to report what we find.
[He's sure he can find his way back to the beach.]
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[ He inclines his head lightly, to show that he'll follow his lead, but his slight smile denotes that he's still in a teasing mood. He doesn't stick around to chat much longer than this, however. Goals in mind, it's better to collect as much information as possible and return to compare notes.
As long as he doesn't get lost, Katsuki will find Trinity returning to the beach shortly after an hour. He jumps down nimbly from the trees, a handful of rare plants, herbs and mushrooms lightly clutched in one hand. He's going to take his time laying these out in a small pile, next to what appears to be a pile that's already at the base of a tree. Looks like he did more than one journey into the jungle. Once they've met up, he'll find that he doesn't have the upper hand anymore, however. This time, the vampire isn't interested in handing control over to someone so young. ]
What did you find? We can compare notes after you tell me what you've discovered.
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[Katsuki bristles at the orders. He doesn't like being told what to do and he has a temper that gets stoked easy.
But despite the loud and angry talk and the sour look on his face...]
There's a village of some kind. Tree houses. Looks like something might have attacked and there was no sign of whoever lives there. It's weird that there isn't even one person there.
[Then, arms folded;]
Your turn.
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[ He's glad to find something interesting for him to study. While this strange place is peculiar, he's more interested in finding out about the flora and figuring out what they can do, rather than trying to find a way back immediately. If it was simple to find a way back, he likely wouldn't have been taken in the first place. If some mysterious being or force can bring him here, then it's very likely that he won't be let go until whatever plans it has are fulfilled. ]
I also noticed there has been some. Hmm. Changes to my body, I suppose you could say? Or, rather, some limitations placed on what I am and am not capable of.
[ He stands up fully, turning to face him. ]
But you mentioned a village. I take it that it's likely at the end of the path? Very well, lead the way. We should further explore it. It might hold some clues as to what's happening.
[ He's ignoring that outburst, for now. Best to focus on everything else and deal with comparing who is more capable at leading later. ]
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That was already the plan, damn you! It's this way. Try to keep up, old man.
[Give him time, Trinity. He'll cool off. Sort of. Eventually. But for now he leads the way down the path towards the village.]
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Since you insist, I'll do my best to keep pace.
[ Despite his words, he does take a few small detours to look at mysterious plants along the road. However, before he can get annoyed over the wandering, Trinity will move inhumanly fast and appear quite near him, grinning ever so slightly, as if to say keep leading the way. ]
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You can stop to smell the damn flowers later. Focus, damn it.
[Moody boy is moody. But they're coming up on the village now and he points.]
Right up here.
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[ Another quiet laugh, although he easily falls in step besides him once again.
Once they arrive, Trinity looks around curiously. However, Katuski is about to learn that one of the myths about vampires is true. When it comes to taking a look inside any of the houses, unless the door is already open, he will decline. ]
While I can work around it under some circumstances, unless I'm invited in, I cannot enter. I'll look around out here, you can check things out inside.