Test Drive for January 2014 Apps

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Welcome to your monthly Test Drive for high_seas! Here is where new players can test out their characters' voices, old players can try out new muses, and everyone can help each other get some threads for their applications! Feel free to use one of the prompts below, or come up with something on your own! Comment around, have fun, and remember that any CR formed here does not carry over to the game!

See you during the application round!

♦ So you're new to this world and have just woken up in the Town Square. How do you react? What do you do?

♦ You're lost at sea. Maybe you got separated from your crew. Or perhaps you're on an abandoned island. You need help!

♦ "Pirates off the starboard bow!" It's an enemy ship! Attack!!

♦ You and your crew are hanging out on your ship. Just another day at sea!

♦ "LAND, HO!" Hey look, a new island! How about you go explore it? Tell us what you find!

Comments

[littleorangebook]

Kakashi was good at looking defenseless and lazy, despite being quite the opposite. It helped make his opponents underestimate him from the start until it was too late to fix the mistake. Though this guy, with what looked like actual armor and a sword might be able to somewhat see through his feint, depending how good he was.

"Just a little while ago, yeah."

what stranger so mysterious!

[thethundersaid]

So they were at a standstill, neither attacking or showing threat yet. That was a good sign for the recently-rebuilt marketplace, probably, though the fact that Kakashi had actually taken his nose out of his porn for a moment spoke to his expectations, casual voice or not.

"Almost two months." The answer was grating to give, the days at sea blurring into uselessness further and further from the war, the strange balancing act with his brother still creeping only slowly towards stability.

Shifting the bags he held, he added, "You can relax. I don't intend to attack you. I've already destroyed this place once, a second time probably won't produce a different result."

All the mystery~

[littleorangebook]

Kakashi simply didn't want to start trouble if it wasn't necessary. He had no back up here, and he had no idea what forces Sasuke had on hand. Two months. His visible eye narrowed a little and he finally pushed himself to his feet, casually tucking his book away. It didn't make sense, but a number of things didn't make sense.

Two months and the Uchiha hadn't found a way home. Perhaps there was merit to that rhyme afterall... That pointed comment had the taller man chuckle lightly, even as he tucked the information away. "Probably not." He'd bide his time, hold the peace as long as Sasuke did. And he didn't really want to hurt the other ninja without reason.

"So what will you tell me about this place?"

Re: All the mystery~

[thethundersaid]

There was something bizarre about facing down his former teacher in broad daylight with an armful of groceries given the last time they'd actually spoken to one another, but bizarre had come to encompass much of Sasuke's reality even before arriving here. Shifting the weight of hardtack and dried foods of all kinds, he gave a meaningful tilt of his head toward the pocket Kakashi had tucked his orange book into.

"Have you read anything other than your porn yet?" If Kakashi hadn't tossed it, his journal probably held the same message that had opened Sasuke's.

A

[frostheartedrose]

[The pink hair was cute, but the water was adorable. Bridget was getting a little bored of sharping the boys in cards, even going so far as to play high-low when the words started slurring. Sadly, she didn't even have to cheat to come out of it with a good take. All it took was matching drink for drink and occasionally shifting so one of the hip-high slits in her skirt let them get a tiny show. It was too bad she'd arrived in her travel clothes. A loose black tunic and wide waist-cinch along with loose skirt and heeled riding boots... She didn't have the added weapon of showing a bit of cleavage when she leaned in to shuffle.

Oh well. She drifted away from the table full of flirty drunks before they noticed how much they'd lost and picked up another glass of alcoholic sewer water before joining Pink uninvited.]

You won't get any good info like this, kitten.

B

[abundantlove]

[Mana was up late to check something in the galley... there was a small hole in the hull letting moisture in, and she had to make sure it didn't get too bad and spoil the fruit.

She was heading back to her quarters when Sakura landed on the deck of the Shepherd, and Mana just stared, wide eyed]

... Um? Hello?

[slugly]

[He's not particularly good-looking to her either, but at least he has both of his eyes and legs.]

You don't sound particularly ashamed of it.

[and she watches the mug raise]

[sheparrrrrd]

[Yeah, he doesn't look like an emo girl, so of course he's not attractive to you, Sakura.]

Why should I be? Everybody has their one vice.

[slugly]

[SO MUCH FOR STEALTH OOPS

She freezes for a moment and then smiles nervously, straightening out of her crouch.]

Hello. Sorry to bother you.

[Stealing a ship that was empty and unused was fine, but taking one from someone else she didn't think she could do.]

[slugly]

[Was she really so obvious? It was bad enough she stood out with her appearance but she didn't think it was too apparent she was just here to listen in on the chatter and hopefully get something useful out of it.

That pet-name though--

Since she had been taking stock of the pub, she had seen the woman playing cards with the drunkards and using her 'feminine wiles' (as Ino would say) to gain an advantage.

A disheartened sigh, since she's been found out. Twice now.]

I guess not, if I'm that obvious.

[And she doesn't have the clothes to flash a little thigh to help out. She's in dark pants, a long sleeved shirt, and a green flak jacket. Utterly unappealing unless you were into uniformed women.]

[slugly]

[Shave your beard and grow some hair and maybe you'll be a 5/10.

It's amazing how true that is, she almost laughs.]

Or two.

[sheparrrrrd]

[Of course it's true. He has like all the worldly life wisdom that they don't teach in your shitty little academies.]

Or two.

[Though he doesn't seem to be paying attention to her anymore, and his slightly-red eyes have focused across the room at a particularly nasty pirate that's been staring at him all night. His free hand slips under the table while he continues to take a drink, and there's the quiet "click" of a thermal clip.]

What's your name? Or are you still trying to lay low. We could go with Pinky if you're wanting a callsign.

[slugly]

[Sakura's sharp, observant eyes catch the movement but she doesn't know what to make of it. Her free hand has moved closer to her side holster though, ready to grab a kunai. Not that it'll be very effective against bullets or heat sinks or w/e is being used here.

At least he's not staring at her with those unsettling eyes that remind her of the red of the sharingan.

She has enough temper in her to bristle a little at 'Pinky', eyes narrowing. Long ago, she remembers someone mentioning that it was rude to ask or a name without telling your own but something in the air tells her now is not the time to be snarky.]

It's Sakura.

And you? Or are you trying to lay low too?

[There's temptation to look over her shoulder too but she knows how to be discreet.]

[sheparrrrrd]

[Cherry blossom? She must be from Earth then, but what the hell kind of outfit is that and what's with the hair dye?]

Commander Shepard, Systems Alliance Navy. And I can't seem to lay low. Somebody always recognizes me.

[He turns a little and gives her a resigned smile since she won't get the inside joke that everyone in the galaxy knows who he is. But here comes that asshole pirate hobbling over on a peg leg and screaming about how he told Shepard to never come here again.

Shepard just takes another drink and continues speaking to Sakura.]

What sort of information were you hoping to find in here?

[slugly]

[it's the war uniform and ITS NATURAL EXCUSE U

She opens her mouth, maybe to talk about his status as commander because that makes her eyes widen a fraction. Or maybe to apologize for not recognizing him, it's unclear.

Because that asshole is loud and obnoxious and she looks over in shock, glancing between him and Shepard and wondering what he's done to make this guy hate him.]

Um...

[sheparrrrrd]

[He's still looking at Sakura and waiting for her to spit it out since it seems like the cat's got her tongue or something. Then he gets a little annoyed because he just wanted to enjoy his booze and now the asshole pirate is here again and it's probably because Sakura attracted attention to Shepard's table that he was seen in the first place and just--

He just wants to drink and relax, you assholes.

There's another click and then a loud shot as Shepard's Carnifex fires. It might be a testament to his skill as a marksman that he's not even looking to aim, but the round hits asshole pirate's pegleg and shatters it, sending the poor bastard falling on his face with a loud thud and making the entire bar silent. Shepard then looks over the table to speak down to the guy.]

It's rude to interrupt a lady when she speaks. [Sometimes he gets a little carried away when he's drunk.]

[slugly]

[wow such smooth shepard

WHAT JUST HAPPENED

The explosion of sound has her finally tugging out her kunai and moving defensively, nearly jumping out of her seat as the burly man goes toppling to the ground. As if her hair and everything else about her hadn't called enough attention, it now looks like Sakura was the one to attack the man since she's got the kunai out and Shepard is sitting there NONCHALANTLY like he hasn't just blown a leg off. Even if it WAS wooden.

Yeah, she has ALL of the attention now in the dead silence and slowly she tucks away her weapon.]

I... should go.

[littleorangebook]

Bizarre was one way to put it. Surreal was another. Kakashi glanced curiously at the bag of supplies, but didn't ask about what exactly the other had decided worth purchasing.

The pointed nod to his pocket earned a smirk hidden behind his mask, but still there all the same. Sasuke could probably still see it, he knew the older ninja well enough unless he'd forgotten.

"Yes. Is it true?" The ships. This 'Davy Jones'.

[sheparrrrrd]

[Yeah, he's still sitting there like fuck all nothing happened. And did she just use his thing? Hell, he doesn't even care. He's actually amused now and not really annoyed anymore. Thanks for the fun night, Pinky. He'll just give a little toast of his mug towards her and a nod.]

You should come back sometime. This is my favorite bar on the island.

[slugly]

[it's not your thing you don't own the phrase!

She's really uncertain about him and she got almost NO information and ALL trouble now, thanks to him. She just frowns a little, pushes her chair in, and steps over the body of the pegless pirate towards the exit.

Stage left.]

At least I'll know where find you, Commander. [If she needs to talk to him or if life is boring and she wants to wind up in trouble for something she didn't even do. Or get him back for it all.

AND OFF SHE GOES BEFORE SHE HAS TO GET INTO A FIST FIGHT AND BASICALLY DESTROY SHEPARD'S FAVORITE BAR BECAUSE MONSTER STRENGTH.]

but will he loosen up

[slugly]

[Most people, while they had stared, didn't bother with actually making conversation with the pink-haired girl. There's a little exhale of air, and something ringing in her ears telling her she KNOWS that voice -- and maybe the chakra-- before she turns to face her new company.

And nearly falls off her chair in shock because THOSE EYES ARE VERY SASUKE IF NOTHING ELSE.]

Sasuke-kun?

[Wait. No, that can't be right. While she might have somehow ended up on some island, there's no way Sasuke was here too. Did that mean Naruto was around? Was he okay? What about Kakashi-sensei? Or ANYONE?

But it can't be that either. And she still hadn't ruled out the possibility of a very powerful genjutsu. Say, the infinite tsukoyomi? Only why the hell was she stuck alone with a bunch of pirates with wooden legs and no teeth?

That person-who-isn't-Sasuke is probably wondering why she looks so surprised and blurted some random name.]

Ah, sorry. You reminded me of someone I know.

No, I'm not a big drinker. I... came here to enjoy the unique ambiance. What about you?

[thethundersaid]

That Kakashi had bothered to investigate his own belongings at least made things marginally easier, though the question of how much of it was literally true was somewhat less simple.

"Most of it is true." He paused, and then with an unavoidably annoyed sigh, added: "I haven't found confirmation about whether Davy Jones is real or not, though people claim to have met him."

he knows these words 'loosen up' but what is their meaning

[thethundersaid]

[He tenses when she recognizes him, or seems to, and only resists the urge to set down his glass to free up his hands when she seems to decide it's not possible. They may have been fighting on the same side when he'd left their world, but there was neither guarantee nor reason for her not to turn on him without a common enemy in sight.

So he waves the apology aside.] It happens.

[... though perhaps he should have used a more dramatic henge.]

I'm here for the same. People talk a great deal when they're not paying attention.

[littleorangebook]

What about this place was actually simple? Kakashi dared a glance around, only Sasuke wouldn't be fooled. Or would he? His guard wasn't actually down, not here where he had no idea what was actually going on.

A myth, interesting. He looked back to his former student, slouching down comfortably where he stood. A lazy blink. "Maybe he just doesn't want you to find him."

[thethundersaid]

Sasuke had learned very early on that Kakashi's casual demeanour was not to be taken at face value, any more than the orange book was a sign of true distraction. He glanced across the square at the same time Kakashi did, though, taking in the parts that were still under reconstruction.

"I'd hide if I were him, too," he said, darkly, meeting the man's one visible eye with an assessing look. "I have no luxury to be away from our world for this long."