saveyourbrain | TEST DRIVE MEME: Good weather?

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TEST DRIVE MEME: Good weather?

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.

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[The day had, indeed, been nearly perfect, and Kenji had spent most of it carving waves--when he could fight his way through the lineup, at least. Now that the evening was setting in, he grabbed himself a section of beach, planted his stick tail-first in the sand, and flopped down at its base. Closing his eyes, he breathed deeply, relishing the tang of the salt air. He'd definitely missed this.

Not far away, another group of kids about his age were sitting, and although he didn't really mean to eavesdrop, the were close enough that he couldn't help hearing what they were saying. One guy seemed to be feeding the others a line of BS about...something; he wasn't really sure what, but the others were eating it up, judging by their expressions. And the guy talking just kept laying it on thicker and thicker. He was good; he'd give him that. Well, since he was so close, why not help him out? It was as good a way as any to kill a few minutes.]

Turning his head, he glanced over at the group, carefully avoiding the speaker's eye so that he wouldn't crack up and ruin the game, and nodded solemnly.]

It's true, alright. Happened to a guy in my class. His fell off while he was jogging. A squirrel ran off with it, and I don't think he ever got it back.

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[The glance aside was probably the safest battle plan, even if it does mean missing Tadashi biting the insides of his mouth in a Herculean effort to keep the game going.

It didn't help that one of the guys directly across from the two just checked himself in a by no means subtle manner. He was going to die from keeping it in. Just die.]

Oi, Kobayashi! [He waved the underclassman over with a wide grin. He'd learned his name was just some normal kid's name, no resemblance to weird ass visions of some Fight Club world, and latched onto it like some sanity lifeline. Still there was something weirdly nostalgic about having the backup.]

Yaaaah, I heard about him. Third one that week. Has he even shown back up to class yet?

[He doesn't even wait for the answer before leaning to the kid to one side of him and stage whispering.] I heard National Geographic was in town to do a feature.

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[The guy checking himself was the icing on the cake, and Kenji had to turn away abruptly, gazing out into the surf as if he'd just spotted something interesting until he managed to will away the broad grin that had stretched across his face.

Hearing his name called, he turned back, peering curiously at The Talker. Oh yeah, he'd seen this guy before. A couple weeks before, they'd been in detention together. What was his name again...? Oh well, he'd remember it eventually. Maybe.

Levering himself to his feet, he walked over to the other group, shaking his head.]

Hey, man. Uhh...Don't think so--haven't seen him around, anyway.

[The stage whisper almost killed him. Biting his lip, he somehow managed to hang onto his mournful expression and shrugged.]

Dunno about National Geographic, but I heard The Discovery Channel was interested in the story.

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.

[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.

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[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.]

[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!

[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.

[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.]

[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.

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.

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.]

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.

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.

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.

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... With the riptides. And sharks. And jellyfish.

[He just smiles and shrugs.]

It's worth it.

[And that pretty much says it all as far as he's concerned.]

Crazy people out there, I tell you. Crazy. [Talking more to himself, he doesn't give Kenji a chance to reply as the small seaside stall comes into sight.]

[He bounds up ahead as the heavyset woman at the grills breaks into a wide, easy grin. "TADA! Where have you been?"

"Ah, here and there, you know how it is! Roberto minding the posts tonight or watching the kids?"

"Ach, you know, he's out doing his fair share. We can't have a hand less on the holidays." She leans over the counter, grabbing a handful of his jacket at the shoulder. "You're keeping out of trouble, yes?"

"Yes'm! Yes'm!" He stumbles forward obligingly, waving his hands. "I wouldn't think of making his job harder! I just ... got a smell of your home cooking and just had to stop by."

"Psh! Home cooking! You don't know what home cooking is! What is Aoko feeding you these days that you'd make that kind of mistake."

"Hey, hey. She's doing fine."

"You say that, but you're skinny as a rail! What am I gonna do with her?" She lets go of him and pulls out a plate, throwing hot fries on it before the bun. "And you, you should come back and work some more. I could use the help."

"Ahh, you know... Hey, wait, wait. I got a friend here with me. I really can't eat in front of him, and all."

"Well, at least you have some manners left in you." Becky regards Kenji from the where she is, her face scrunching up as she squints. "Hmph! He's about to blow away too. Get over here kiddo." She pulls out another plate.]

[Tadashi looks over his shoulder and waves Kenji over, grinning madly.]

Oi, Kobayashi, get over here. Don't mind him, ma'am, he's a bit shy.

[As far as he knew, shyness wasn't a particular problem for Kenji...but he'd agreed to let Tadashi do the talking, so...he walks up to the counter and stands there awkwardly, trying to look bashful. Hopefully this performance will be over soon before he breaks into a peal of loud laughter.]

["Ack, look at you, still a bit of baby chubs on the cheeks, huh? Well, wait right there, honey." She flutters a bit at him but seems a bit skittish of scaring him off. At least, it looks like the act is passing well.

The plates are piled up in front of them, far more of a portion than Kenji's eight dollars ever got him before. Tadashi makes a show of going for his wallet.]

How much do I owe you, Ms Lockharte?

["Don't you worry about it. But put in a word around will you? I need help this weekend."]

Ehh, yeah, I'll see what I can do. [He leans over to Becky and whispers. More than loud enough for Kenji to hear.] Ehh, I think he's blushing. You don't mind if we take off. We'll talk shop later.

[She bursts out into peals of laughter, and waves the two of them off. "I swear. Get going and don't you forget."]

[Tadashi grabs his plate and takes a few quick steps back.] Thanks! We'll bring these back!

Edited 2013-05-20 22:14 (UTC)

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