this is a [test] of the emergency broadcast system

[titansno]

TEST DRIVE MEME

> The Park. Man, what a nice day out. Why not enjoy it? I'm sure -- shit, yep, there's some echo monsters.
> The Mall. Exactly what it says on the tin! Dodge the hordes of teenage mallrats or take part, whichever suits your tastes.
> Rainy Day. Agh, it's fucking awful out. And is it raining those vermilion things?? Now you've got an Echo to contend with on top of everything else. Find some shelter, quick!
> PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, HOW FUN
> The most horribly kitschy Arts and Crafts Fair you can imagine.
> Wild Card! Make up your own.

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[sassymaru]

... Really? That's the best you can come up with? A furby.

[simplewolf]

What's wrong with that? I thought it was a good one.

[sassymaru]

Furbies are hideous abominations, that's what.

[simplewolf]

Hey now, I was just making a joke, Yuji. I wasn't meaning no offense of nothing.

[He kinda feels a little bad.]

[sassymaru]

... Darling, if I were offended, there would be a lot more people staring.

[He sounds totally flippant, but, he means it, at least. Seriously, he can throw a tantrum on a dime, if he's not on the clock.]

[simplewolf]

...Darling?

[It's been a while since anyone's called him that and Tom's really not sure what to make of it.]

Um, well. Okay then.

[sassymaru]

Oh come now, don't look so sad. I'm playing with you.

[simplewolf]

I'm not sad.

[He's just got a constant puppy face. Really.]

I'm just. I don't know, I don't like messing up like that.

[But have a smile, Yuji. He's happy if you are.]

So are you going to tell me about this robot friend or not?

[sassymaru]

Who said you messed up?

[He looks utterly baffled at the idea.]

I told you what I know. He was a robot, he spoke bad English.

[simplewolf]

It just feels like I'm saying all the wrong things.

[Yuji's confused. Tom's confused. Everyone's confused.]

Is that it?

[sassymaru]

If you really were saying the wrong things, you'd know. Trust me.

[He's strutting into a clothing store and you're coming with him, Tom, honey.]

That's all I remember for now, yes.

[simplewolf]

[And he's following without really paying any attention to where they're going. Tom stuffs his hands into his pockets.]

Well, alright then.

[And he's realizing where they are. Tom frowns.]

Are you looking for anything in particular, Yuji?

[sassymaru]

Yes, I'm looking for things in your size.

[He makes a vague gesture at Tom before sauntering his way to some nice, brightly colored, button-down shirts.]

Like these.

[simplewolf]

Not for me though I hope?

[Obviously it's for someone with the same build as him, yeah? Yeah.]

Those are uh... Bright.

[sassymaru]

Yes, for you. Your wardrobe needs brighter colors. And variety.

[simplewolf]

[Tom holds his jacket out to the sides, looking down at it as he does.]

What's wrong with this?

[It's grey, black and... that's about it.]

I like what I've got on.

[sassymaru]

[He gestures at the jacket with a hand wave.]

It's black and it's grey and it's ancient.

So... everything.

[simplewolf]

I do wear colour!

[Sometimes.]

I wore a blue t-shirt yesterday.

[Yeah. That'll show him.]

[sassymaru]

Not nearly enough.

[So much skepticism.]

Blue is a start.

[simplewolf]

And a green one the day before!

[That's two whole coloured t-shirts, Yuji!]

Why's it so important, anyway?

[sassymaru]

... You're really more of a red. And purple. Everyone looks good in purple.

[He doesn't answer the last question, already breezing through the racks.]

[simplewolf]

Well.

[Fidget.]

Red's okay. Purple's a bit out there, you know?