TEST DRIVE MEME: Good weather?

[theearth]

IT'S SPRING
I almost literally can't believe it isn't snowing right now just to piss me off.

How it Works
Due to the nature of Save the Earth, it's a more complicated process to play in than most other games. With this in mind, it can't hurt to experiment a little.

Post your character and in the comment share a few details regarding their reincarnation. Repeat if you have multiple ideas you want to try out, as many as you like. It's also suggested that you set a scene and there's a few prompts below to help there, but think outside the box if you like. Then tag around to other threads and help your fellow prospective players to test out their characters and the variations on them. Don't be afraid to presume a little CR to make a scene flow more freely, or to assume an Echo or two. If you have an app, complete or in progress, you might want to link it.

Current players may also use these meme to test out specific future Echoes, or as a general meme. Certain scenarios may even be transferred to game canon if both parties agree and it does not conflict with in game events.

Prompt 1: Location

The Park
The sun has got his hat on, hip hip hip whatever go to the park.
Ice Cream Parlour
Don't lie, this is the first place you want to go the moment the sun even half appears.
The Pool
That, or here.
At Home
Because naturally when it's a nice day you want to cower inside.
Barbecue Party
Abandoning all paranoia, everyone has turned up at a barbecue. It's the wildest party imaginable.
Beach
Apparently Locke City has one. I bet it's nice.
Country Hike
All that nature out there can be visited too.
The Street
Oh man, this is the worst location prompt ever. I apologise.

Prompt 2: Event
Suddenly, Rain
And here's you in just a white shirt and short shorts.
A Public Echo
One of those places up there triggers an inexplicable Echo. Are you going to have to grab a hat to hide those new horns? Maybe it's even your first.
A Date
I hear nice weather gets people in the mood for romance. I'm against it, personally.
Here on Business
Mysterious goings on have been detected in the area and it's your job to check them out. Some suggested shenanigans could include plants that try to eat people, a red herring new statue or maybe this thing popping out from behind a bush to play a saxophone in an irritating manner. Go nuts.
Getting Used to a New Echo
Maybe this one is a pain in the butt, either if because it's noticeable or hard to control. Or maybe you just like to practice.
Everything is Normal
Things aren't bizarre 24/7, you know.
Alien Invasion
The Martians* are attacking! They want our brains/world/women/hot dogs. Take these freaks out... or cower in terror.

*Martians are not actual Save the Earth villains.

Comments

[odd_jobs]

Haaaaaaah? Really? [Tadashi leaned forward, knees on his elbows. This guy was good at the least. He had to step up the challenge a little bit.]

You're shitting me? That's way past a local interest story. This might be big... Really big.

James, dude what are you even gonna do? What are you gonna tell your chick? [He slings an arm around said kid's shoulder companionably, his face would probably be a reasonable approximation of worried to someone appropriately shitfaced, but Kenji can probably see the involuntary twitches of the corners of his lips and the glances away.] That's just nuts.

[odd_jobs]

[As James chokes, Tadashi raises his hands, a perfect picture of sheepish. Around them, a few of guffaw while a few more are trying drunkenly not to look apprehensive.]

Ah... sorry. Bad word choice there.

[reckless_fire]

[Nods; yeah, he's really starting to get into this now.]

You're not kidding, man. There's a full scale cover up going on. You know that military base outside of town? I heard they were testing some weird weapon...and it went really, badly wrong. Now they're just trying to cover their asses. That guy I mentioned? I'm betting he won't be back. Ever.

[Okay...that hit a little too close to home. For a moment, Kenji's eyes widen, and he pales a bit (which might be difficult to see in the dark). After a few moments, though, he shakes it off. Right. Back to scaring the crap out of the drunk kids. He glances over at the kid his partner in crime is "comforting" and adopts a suitably horrified expression.]

Oh man, you fell asleep?! That sucks, dude. Still...I heard there might be a way out. [He shakes his head.] But naah, it's crazy.

[sinningsaint]

[He bursts out laughing.] Maybe that's God's way of saying "GO HOME!" Even though I really don't want to give up on it yet...

[odd_jobs]

[If the Talker picked up anything strange, it doesn't really show past something of a long look. A couple heartbeats of a pause and then right back into it. The thoughtful consideration on his face it turned up towards the night sky.]

Are you talking about the streaker? -Ah... some guy realized that it was lack of light and constriction, you know. .. I heard it worked for at least that guy. But yeah, that's just some old wives tale. You can't take that sort of thing seriously.

[soul_sister]

Maybe it's a test of faith... or something. [Or she's just as stubborn. She waves a hand in the air.] Oh well, here's fine anyway. If I'm going to get wet, it's not going to be walking home.

[sinningsaint]

[with a shake of his head] You're not just going to sit here, are you? You're just going to get bored and restless.

[reckless_fire]

[A short, somewhat sheepish laugh and a shrug. He's back on his game as if he'd never made his little slip.]

Yeah, well, I said it was crazy, man. [Pause] Still...if I'd fallen asleep, I'd probably be desperate enough to give it a try. I mean, there's just some stuff you don't wanna lose.

[soul_sister]

[She had picked up the taffy wrapper and folding the crinkly paper between her fingers as she scowls up at the grey skies, that is, before she turns a comically ruffled look back to JC.] What? Hey! You don't have to say that like it's the only possible conclusion!

[odd_jobs]

[The small group of teens all start talking amongst themselves. Amongst catcalls of "Do it man! DO IT FOR THE JEWELS!" and "You can't lose, less it's a'ready gone. It aint right?" and "Aw man, I don't wanna see that shit! Do it at home!" there were a few half reasonable "Shit man, that's TOO crazy." and "Dudddddddddddddddddde. Bro! Think about this shit."

For his part, Tadashi has sunk back, face in the cover of his palm. His shoulders are shaking visibly as James starts pulling off his t-shirt.]

1/3

[sinningsaint]

Unless the rain suddenly clears up, that's how it's going to be! I know you!

You'll sit here patiently for 5 or 10 minutes, then suddenly jump up from the table and scream...

[sinningsaint]

[In a high-pitched, screechy voice] "I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!"

[sinningsaint]

Then you'll run and jump into the pool, but it'll thunder again, so you'll scramble back out with a hilariously girly scream. And I'll laugh my ass off and you'll punch me.

[reckless_fire]

[Nobody could really be this drunk--could they? Kenji is having a hard time maintaining his poker face, but it doesn't seem to matter anymore; none of them are really paying attention, anyway. And when James tears off down the beach, trailing clothing and drunken friends behind him, he gives up entirely and flops onto his back, laughing wildly. It's such a relief, after holding it in for so long.

Further up the beach, a few outraged feminine shrieks punctuate the night, marking the progress of the nude bandidoes, which just makes him laugh harder. It's a few minutes before he can speak again, and when he does, it's between gasps for air.]

Oh man! That was fucking stellar!

1/3

[soul_sister]

.........

[soul_sister]

[Her face turns three shades of red in impressively quick order.] That's not... I wouldn't...!

[soul_sister]

[No. She gathers herself and focuses on what's truly important here. She grabs a firm hold of his ear and pulls down!]

I do not sound like that! Take it back!

((OOC: Laughing so hard right now, you have no idea.))

[odd_jobs]

[Tadashi just folds over himself, arms wrapped around his side as he breaks into all out, loud laughter. That was... did he really?]

HAHAH- That... Seriously man, how did you keep that up? I am gonna die.

[reckless_fire]

[Still trying to catch his breath; shakes his head.]

I dunno, man... I still can't believe they bought it--I mean, how drunk are they?

[And another faint shriek is heard from even further up the beach, and he's off to the races again.]

[odd_jobs]

[He was all set to answer that when the offending nudie parade shocked another beach goer. Set off into another fit of laughter, it takes a few to get it back under control. He rubs the tears out of the corners of his eyes.]

Oh pretty much hammered. Baby's first kegger and all, you know how that shit goes. [He fishes a small ring of keys out of his pocket and jiggles them.] I figured, hey, if I've gotta wait out their fit of moron they've got going on, might as well get some food and laughs out of it.

[reckless_fire]

Designated driver, huh? Yeah, I guess they owe you some entertainment for that.

[Food. The magic word. Kenji hasn't eaten in at least a couple of hours, so of course he's starving.]

Oh, hey, speaking of food... wanna grab something to eat while your buds are out shocking the locals? I'm about due for a refill, myself.

[odd_jobs]

Would I? I've been sitting here smelling those burgers grill up thinking my stomach is gonna revolt and strangle my spinal cord in rebellion.

[He stands up and offers a hand down to Kenji.]

[reckless_fire]

Yeah, me too.

[He takes the offered hand and pulls himself up onto his feet, then grabs his board, tucking it under one arm, 'cause yeah, no way he's leaving that behind unguarded.]

There's a concession stand over that way. Food's a little overpriced, but it's not too bad.

[odd_jobs]

Over at Becky's? Heh, don't worry about it. Let me do the talking, right?

[Except he stops and takes a few steps back, getting a good look at Kenji's surfboard. He lets out a low whistle.] Surfing? Man, really? The waves have been crazy.

[reckless_fire]

Sure, no problem. [He shrugs. If Tadashi has an in there, that works for him. He grins at that last.] Yeah. But that's the best time to surf.