[TEST] DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT

[reapsthewind]

I HONESTLY COULDN'T THINK OF A GOOD PICTURE SO THANKS LAVVY

Here, have the slightly more relevant song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_nLlL1mwKI

Anyway, this is a random scenario test drive meem, since we've had an influx of new potential appers. I am a bit too lazy to make this a proper meem, so you make your own shit up. Here's some inspirational scenarios:

> The Mall. The hell are you doing out in the suburbs, bro? And why is that woman trying so hard to sell you nail polish?
> The Park. MAN IT IS A NICE D-- shit is that a Vermicelli or whatever the monsters are called?
> Arts & Crafts Fair. Cute knit cat cozies! Bad pretzels! YEAH.
> Rainy Day. It's wet and you're stuck at the bus stop. HOW DEGRADING.
> You get an echo while someone else is around. SHIT. PARANOIA TIME.

Or make up your own!

Comments

Bertholdt Fubar || Attack on Titan

[toobig]

[A]

[Bertholdt is out in the rain, he got caught in it coming home from the corner store. It was really his fault, he should have gone for groceries a while before the sky got dark with weather. Still, it was hard to remember to do that when he was so invested in his work... and now it was pouring down, the tall man having to take shelter under a nearby bus stop, trying to find a dry piece of sweater to clean rainwater off his glasses. At least he hadn't insisted on a paper shopping bag...]

[B]

[Up to you!]

[schild]

[ Things have been hectic for Ryan lately. At the height of summer, the station gets nonstop calls; between fires and heatstroke and a million other things, it feels like it's been ages since he got a day off. Well, more like since his Captain forced him to take a day off. If it were up to Ryan, he wouldn't stop. Just 'cause it's his day off doesn't mean he'll stop training though, and just 'cause it's raining doesn't mean he can slack off. He's out jogging when he runs past the bus stop, spotting Bertholdt. ]

[ Ryan's umbrella would be big enough for two... ]

The bus doesn't run too often on Satudays. Do you need help?

[toobig]

[Bertholdt it surprised, when he sees him. No one else was out right now, the streets were silent save the rain, and the blond had startled him. He gets his classes dry and slips them back on to look down at him.]

Oh... I was just... taking cover under here. Think... it'll stop soon?

[schild]

Doesn't look like it. But you know how it is in the summer, could be anyone's guess.

[ Ryan walks up, closing his umbrella to join Bertholdt under the stop. He a actually bit surprised-- been a while since he had to tilt his neck up to talk to anyone. ]

I'm guessing you got caught in the storm? I can lend you my umbrella if you need to get home.

[toobig]

Right... I didn't... uh, check the weather before I left.

[He looks away then, and down at the water running down the outside of the glass wall to the right, wringing his hands in his damp sweater.]

You... don't have to...

[schild]

It's fine, I was just out on a run and I'm already sweaty from jogging anyway.

[ The station wasn't very close or anything, but a cool jog in the rain wouldn't be so bad. Plus, this guy obviously needs the help. Reiner holds out his umbrella. ]

Your groceries are gonna get all wet, though. Take it. You can just stop by the station to give it back another day.

[toobig]

... Right.

[He glances back at him, taking the umbrella he's offering but doesn't move from under the bus station.]

Thanks... I... Uhm, I'm-- Bertholdt.

[He might as well introduce himself if the guy is being nice. That's what normal, social people did, right? He still can't meet his eye, though, and it's awkward trying to avoid it when he's so tall.]

now that you mentioned it I totally wrote Reiner in the last tag whoops augh

[schild]

Nice to meet you, Bertholdt. [ Now there's a name that's gonna Echo later. ] I'm Ryan. I work at the firehouse a few blocks down, so don't worry about me. I can handle a little rain.

[ Dude's kind of awkward though... Maybe he needs a hand. ] Sure you're okay? You gonna be able to carry all that?

[toobig]

You too.

[He fidgets with the handle of the umbrella a little, just nodding.]

I'll... bring the umbrella back there sometime, then? And... I'm fine. It's just two bags...

[For a guy his size, that's nothing. He wishes he weren't so ...awkward around people, this guy seems nice.]

[schild]

Yeah, I'll be around. [ Ryan smiles. He's glad to help really. ] Just ask whoever's on duty if I'm there and I'll take it off your hands. Don't even sweat it.

[toobig]

Okay...

[He just nods, fidgeting still and finally looking back to Reiner.]

Are you sure...? It's-- the rain is getting heavier...

[schild]

Nah, it's fine!

[ The rain really is picking up, though. He'd be soaked to the bone by the time he got home. Ryan, why did you insist on even going out today...? ]

Uh, I mean, I'd walk you to your place, but unless you live on the way to the firehouse, that's not gonna make a lot of sense.

[toobig]

No... in the, uhm, other direction. I think.

[He twists his hands around the umbrella.]

I still don't... you don't... have to do that...

[schild]

Don't worry about it! I've been jogging. The rain'll feel good.

You'll be giving it back, right? Then there's no need to worry. Here. [ Ryan extends his hand, offering to shake. ] Let's shake on it.

[toobig]

[He stares at him a moment, the blush still on his cheeks, before he nods and reaches to shake his hand. His palms are sweaty and his skin is overly warm, like he has a fever.]

Right. I'll... bring it over tomorrow.

[schild]

[ Reiner shakes and pulls back, giving Bertholdt a once-over. Oh dear he really is very warm, even soaked in the rain. Reiner knows enough first aid to tell he's practically feverish. He doesn't look sick, though.... ]

You sure you'll be okay on your own? You feel like you've got a bit of a fever.

[toobig]

Oh... Oh, no I'm fine.

[He pulls back a little, shaking his head.]

It's... a condition. I'm not... feverish.

[schild]

Aw, man, my bad.

[ IS IT INSENSITIVE TO ASK...? Yeah probably. ]

You sure you'll be alright? It's not too bad, is it?

[toobig]

No... it's okay.

[He shrugs it off a little, even if his sweating seems to get worse.]

Everyone... asks about it, I don't mind anymore...

[Wait, why is he telling a stranger that? "Anymore".... Like the blond would care about his baggage.]

[schild]

That must suck.

[ Ryan really didn't mean to make him uncomfortable!! Aw man... ]

Sorry I brought it up, man. You can ask me something embarrassing if you want. That'll make us even!

[toobig]

It's not embarrassing...

[Even if his face is all red and he's fidgeting.]

I'm... used to it.

[schild]

Must get old after a while though, right?

[ You can tell Ryan he's your bro man he just wants to help. ]

[toobig]

Well... it's a condition, it's not lucky or anything.

Why are you prying into his life..........]

[schild]

Nah, I wouldn't've thought so. Except maybe in the winter, huh?

[ Ryan is just nice he wants to helpppppppp ]

[toobig]

Oh... ha, yeah I guess. It gets... chilly though.

[Cold sweat is almost worse, after all.]

Like I said I'm... used to it.