dysprosooc | TEST DRIVE ; no. 1

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TEST DRIVE ; no. 1

TEST DRIVE MEME

So first of all, welcome to Dyspros' very first test drive meme! We're happy that you're interested in the game, and we hope that you have some fun playing with the setting, regardless of whether you decide to join or not.

As a general reminder, we recommend that you look over the game information before jumping in. In addition, if you decide you're ready to join, you're welcome to put in a reserve, and applications will open on May 4th at 12:01 AM (EST). Finally, if you have any questions or concerns, please send us a message!

So now, without further ado, let's get to playing:

A ; NEW RECRUIT
Well then, welcome to the guild, Initiate! After some thought (or maybe the choice was obvious), you've finally settled on a guild, and you're ready to get started. You're welcome to check out your accommodations and see what kind of people you'll be living with for the foreseeable future. This is your home now, so hopefully you get alone with them. If not, then you can just spend all of your time sharpening your skills!

Whether you're just claiming your bed or you're jumping right into the thick of things to practice or sign up for a mission, a new recruit is unlikely to go unnoticed.
B ; MISSION TIME
It's your first mission, which is pretty exciting, right? You have all these pictures in your head of going off to fight a dragon, to come home with great riches and valor...

Too bad those missions are for the higher ups.

No, it's the middle of the night, and you're out guarding the small fields just outside of town from wild animals. Right now you're standing by the cucumbers, which are considered especially important to guard, for some reason. You have to fight off sleepiness somehow, so maybe an animal will come out for you to scare off, or maybe you'll just end up chatting with whoever is stuck doing this with you.

Or you know, if you're a dick, you'll steal the vegetables for yourself.
C ; STORM THE CASTLE
Okay, the missions for initiates are pretty lame, and you're ready for some real fighting. You can go alone, or you can go with some other people, but it's off to Castle Dyspros! You'll find a variety of creatures to fight, and the power of teamwork will help you make progress through the castle!

Or you'll die. There's that too. Good thing it's fairly inconsequential, if weird!

Either way, have fun fighting to your heart's content!
D ; PICK YOUR OWN
Just like it says, if none of the others appeal to you, feel free to make up your own prompt!

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[ Aoi had just been getting settling in against some tree, arms folded behind his head. He shoots Ali a squint, himself, though his eyes have adjusted to the dark by now. ]

This isn't my first all-nighter on the job. [ Truthfully, he would appreciate being allowed to sleep in exchange for switching shifts. He was tired! But he had to show a degree of professionalism around his partner. ] Besides, you look like you could have a friendly face. I'd fall asleep around you any day, if I got the chance.

[ He grins teasingly... Oh wait, was that gay? Aoi wouldn't know, because guys back home don't take teasing as flirting. ] And I think you're smarter than that. It'd be kind of obvious who the culprit was if I were killed tonight.

[ alright, so he's still up, but he was looking like he was about to nod off there any second. to be honest, he doesn't have a single problem with that. if something happened, maybe he could take all the credit for himself. generally speaking, he's not a guy who "works well with others."

and it may not sound like he's flirting to him but it sure makes him laugh. had he just proved what an idiot he was in 10 seconds flat or was he imagining things here? people were too trusting. he grins, expression gaining menace. ]

We're here to guard the crops from wandering animals, right? Who's to say that a big, bad wolf didn't rip your throat out while you were catching some Zs?

[ are there wolves here? he doesn't even stop to consider it. in any case, he's lightening back up a little. ]

Don't worry. Just keep your eyes open.

[ Wow, this guy was MEAN!!! But Aoi doesn't take it to heart, though, instead squaring his shoulders as a show of how alert he is. He folds his hands in his lap, having to keep from laughing aloud since this guy was ribbing him pretty hard. He'd be impressed if he could actually make a murder look like some kind of bear mauling.

He reminded him of a certain someone, only with a sense of humour. He was a bit of a nag, wasn't he? He couldn't be too surprised, since it wasn't often you came across someone who was willing to work with the team and expect not to be dragged down. People weren't trusting enough. ]

Alright, you win. I'm not going to fall asleep. You could have just asked nicely instead of creeping me out.

[ this is a pretty boring situation. if he'd just kept on standing here and watching and waiting, he might be tempted to sleep, too. it's not physically hard for him, with all his experiences in war under his belt, but that didn't mean he wouldn't be bored enough to. given that, he's just trying to have a little fun here. get under his skin.

once it becomes apparent that he's already won, he turns and stretches his arms out above his head with a groan. ]

Yeah, well, asking nicely doesn't make for a very interesting night.

[ it never really did. ]

[ Getting under his skin is gay. But it's not like he's going to unless he starts talking about terrorist philosophy. Aoi is a pretty strong-opinionated pacifist despite working for the military back home, himself.

Anyway, he yawns, getting up to his feet and scratching at his head. If this guy was going to be a nag, he might as well make this worthwhile for him. ]

Well, if we're going to stay up and make this interesting, did you want to do some reconnaissance? Or would that leave you the opportunity to lead me into a dark cranny of the woods?

[ now they're even. hit or miss though, he's not all that concerned. really he just doesn't want to stand out here all night doing nothing. he's mad enough that he got assigned to a shitty job like this, so why do it by the book?

he's laughing shortly as he crosses the distance between them. ]

Didn't I tell you it would be fine as long as you keep your eyes open? Come on, hotshot, take some initiative.

[ He crosses his arms in front of him, as if to ward off the evil that was his ~~rapist~~ murderous intent. ]

I'm watching you... [ He raises a skeptical eyebrow, obviously joking around despite how straight his expression is. ]

[ sheesh, Aoi, cut a guy a break. he was just teasing and all. and he's waiting, by the way. since it was his suggestion, he must have some sort of plan in mind. ]

Don't tell me that's the kind of reconnaissance you meant.

[ He just keeps shooting Ali that judgmental look of his (IT'S SO POWERFUL!!! ) and turns to start walking around the border of the field. ]

That kind of reconnaissance doesn't sound worthwhile, does it? Jeez, I can't even see anything in the dark like this anyway.

[ he's following close behind, sparing some glances out into the darkness. though he's already decided, Aoi just keeps proving what an amateur he is. this comes through in his chiding tone, as if he's speaking to a child. ]

You can't always rely on your sight.

[ Aoi is from the 1930's, so the concept of blind swordsmen is kind of new if it exists at all. He would have made a comment about that otherwise.

Anyway, he does a good job of maneuvering over roots and uneven ground despite the darkness, but he staggers once in a while when the drop is more intense than he anticipates. ]

There's only your hearing left, then. It's not like you can scope out the area with your nose. Unless you can do that. Can you do that?

[ and he's from the 2300s so this entire place is absurd. the difference between them is astounding. for a moment, when Aoi staggers, he's maybe a little too close. oh, but it's just for the effect, really. his low laughter hangs over him. ]

The smell of blood carries very far.

[ that's his answer. he pauses in his footsteps, backing off again. ]

If you keep talking, your ears aren't going to do you any good.

[ OMG THAT'S SO CREEPY!! Aoi grimaces and outwardly ~~shivers~~ cringes as his voice is a little too close for comfort. He's literally scaring him all night, isn't he?

Self-consciously, he claps his hand over the ear closest to Ali, some of his blood rushing to the very tip and making him all too keenly aware of how fast his heart is pumping. ]

I've got pretty good hearing, so I'm not worried about missing anything.

[ he laughs again, but this time it's with amusement that's not nearly so sinister. if he hadn't sounded so convincing a second ago, it might seem like it had all been a joke after all. when he said he'd wanted to make this interesting, there were only so many ways he could make that happen.

turning his back on Aoi, he surveys the open space behind them, eyes where the darkness starts to blend together and make it too hard to see. he doesn't bother to give any other reply but his laughter right away. and then when he does, it seems like he's completely switched gears. ]

So tell me. What guild did you sign up with?

[ Stop laughing... you're going to make him sulk and be bitchy.

Aoi sighs, reluctantly speaking up. ] I signed up with the scholars so I could study the languages here. I went to school to learn a number of languages, but it's not like I need those.

[ He has a feeling this guy was going to rib him some more. Ali seemed like the bully type, but it didn't off-put Aoi too much. Aoi is active and fit, but at his core he was an intellectual and could probably serve his use better if he had access to information. He wouldn't necessarily consider himself a fighter, either. Despite his training, he hated carrying a gun around with him and avoided it at all costs. He depended on his power to pull him through his missions, yet it still had its limits and it didn't even exist here. ]

[ He treads through the dirt as he slinks closer to the stocks and away from Ali. It wasn't intentional on his part, but for some reason he finds himself drawn to the pathway of dirt. It's dark and shrouded, but looking Ali's way, it's easier to see him under the reflection of the night sky. ]

Edited 2013-04-24 08:17 (UTC)

[ bully type? harsh. but it's completely true. in this case though, his intention hadn't been to poke more fun at him even if that might end up being the result. what he really wanted was a fight, but that admission slightly dampens his spirit. it was no good if it wasn't even remotely worth his time and if he's really a "scholar," then it's pretty much guaranteed that it's not going to be.

so it's his turn to sigh. Ali watches him stalk off with disappointment. ]

That's no fun at all. Why are you even here?

[ sure, it's a rookie job but what if he really did have to fend off some wild animals or something? granted, he doesn't know that Aoi has been trained, but from the sound of things as they are, he was lucky to have the company he did.

when he continues after him, he doesn't bother turning towards the dirt road, instead following along from a distance. ]

I was directed to come here. [ He gives Ali a skeptical look, though it won't carry far into the dark. He tries to convey his incredulity through his tone, though. Like, why else would he be here? ] Don't worry, I don't think any of this is fun, either.

[ Maybe he misunderstood the meaning of his words, but there was a blatant condescending attitude underlying his question. Aoi has met too many fighters while being here to be surprised anymore, so while it was obvious Ali was an experienced fighter, he couldn't be too impressed. Just how strong could he be compared to the sea of them here? ]

But it's not like we're making much effort. We don't even have much of a strategy.

[ He isn't going to blatantly ask a stranger about their background, but he's curious. Is he tied to some kind of rebellion or military? He certainly gave off a vibe that reminded him of the officers back home. ]

[ of course he was directed. but isn't is kind of strange, if he's in the scholars' guild? maybe they just wanted their members to cover their bases, which he can see the advantages to, but it's a real downer for whatever capable party gets stuck with them. like himself. not that he won't make the best of a bad situation.

boasting isn't what he's trying to do; he'd wanted to gauge Aoi's ability to fight and now that he'd done it, he's about ready to drop that idea. the rest comes naturally, because he openly shows such a fixation on fighting. anyway, here he was expecting the scholar between them to come up with a strategy because he'd suggested this tactic and then he comes out with this. ]

Hah! Why don't you own up and admit you don't know what you're doing now? It'll save us the trouble.

[ he shrugs, waving a dismissive hand his way. ]

Smart guy.

[ If there's anything Aoi takes offense to, it's telling him he's useless. He always prided himself in his ability to gauge and analyze any given situation despite his impulsive streak, so this guy's presumptions actually bother him. He didn't consider himself above accepting his mistakes, but this -- ]

Huh? It's a cucumber field!! [ LMAO. He practically shouts at him, squaring his shoulders in an aggressive lunge. ]

What are you doing here?

[ wow, this guy. seems like he's finally had enough. Ali's eyes widen as he yells across the way, and then he grins skeptically, taking a few casual strides in his direction. once he's halfway there, the sword hanging from his belt is unsheathed in one smooth motion, and then tossed in his hand to adjust his grip. ]

You were hired as a guard, not as a cucumber farmer!

[ though he has to guess Aoi would be better at that! if he wants to, he'd be happy to let him prove his indignation has backing. that's why, once he's crossed over to the road, he taps the blunt side of the blade to one of his shoulders. ]

I'm here for the same reasons as you.

[ Aoi wouldn't kid himself into thinking he wasn't intimidated by Ali's display. The initial unsheathing made him instinctively flinch, his mind reeling as he quickly considered his plan of action if he was actually attacked. The possibility was slim, since this guy seemed more concerned with talking than actually doing anything. But still.

He wasn't naive. It was better to be safe than sorry, and Ali has proven himself to be kind of psychotic or, at least the very least, abnormal and, by default, unpredictable.

Ali's words seem to grow more distant to his ears with each step he takes towards him, and when that blade lifts and stops at his shoulder, relief finally clears his head. With an absent wave of his arm, he hooks a finger around the blade to gently push it off to the side and away from him. He looks more exasperated than fearful or cautious. ]

Are you done butting heads with me? [ It's a sort of admittance he can allow himself to make, since he isn't accepting that he made a mistake. Usually, he could take condescending words in stride, but this guy was beginning to grate on him. Aoi isn't used to being underestimated like this. ] You can save the lecture for next time if we wind up getting stuck together on another mission.

I'm here to chase off pests and thieves. What about you?

Edited 2013-04-24 22:30 (UTC)

[ now that's funny. if he knew he was being doubted, he'd definitely make it a point to dismiss that right away. for now, Ali doesn't have anything in particular in mind—he's just assuaging his boredom. maybe Aoi should consider himself lucky if he's concerned about standing up to him.

the gesture of the sword to his shoulder only exerts his presence. he even lets it be pushed away, chuckling as he lowers his arm to his side. ]

You don't have to be so touchy. It's the same for me.

[ he turns on a heel, showing his back to Aoi. ]

But would it kill you to have a little fun?

[ with Ali, it might. he neglects to make note of that. ]

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TEST DRIVE ; no. 1

B for BAD ASS

did you mean b for blatantly homosexual

b for... back off... biatch

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