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

[totheright]

We have to work. ((He pouts unhappily. That hurts. He puts effort into his hosting, okay.)) And it's not like we're going to just take money from them. We're gentlemen.

Plus, you know, if we can get the money without actually breaking a sweat, why not? Anything that gets us closer to finding the shards.

[heartismyown]

Hi! I don't think I've met you before...have I?

[letthestormrageon]

[Part of Elsa regrets it, she doesn't like to shut people out, but it's the best for them. And the girl had been rude in the way she talked. Not that it matters, even if all she's queen of is of a kingdom of isolation, Elsa doesn't back down on her words and merely looks at the girl as she heads for the door.]

If by that you mean people who would threat me, fear not. My powers are made to hurt others, I will be able to protect myself and keep them away.

[There's a pause before she offers a very small smile, even if it may be unseen by the other.]

Thank you for your visit. I wish you a safe travel and a safe return to your world if you are one of the people brought here for the gem.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[rebellions]

[WHAT IS THIS SUDDEN FEELING OF DREAD LIKE DEATH ITSELF WAS BREATHING DOWN HIS NECK

... nah, it's probably just the wind. Ragna shudders a bit, but shakes off the weird sensation easily and continues to stroll down the road. That is, until he spots an eerily familiar (and oddly transparent) figure, which causes him to come to a halt in an instant.]

... Nu?!

[This... this is NOT happening. It can't be. He'd expect to see pretty much anyone but her, and even though the last time he saw her she died in his arms tonight was acting surprisingly reasonable, that doesn't stop him from tensing up, ready to fight her if necessary. You never know with Murakumo Units, man.]

What the hell? You were supposed to be dead!

[Twice over at that.]

[letthestormrageon]

[A human that leaves a trail of ice and snow on the deck as she walks, Elsa walks a bit close to the mast but keeps her distance all the same. She certainly has no intention of getting close enough that she may pose a threat to the strange... Man?]

This ship won't deny refuge to someone who needs it in the middle of the night, travelling with no visibility in a strange world would be unsafe. However, we won't force others to take refuge.

Stay if you wish, for as long as you want. There are free rooms below or you may stay there if you prefer it.

[There's a pause before she looks behind her at the trail of ice, then she looks up at him again.]

But if you choose to stay, I'm going to have to ask you to leave as soon as the sun rises. For your own safety.

[booyaka_boom]

Alright. I believe you but... There a lot of people with real strong fire power round here.

*Her voice is softer, because if ice is her element then she could be in big trouble, and that wasn't fair no matter who this woman is. Not that any of the fire powered people she knew would just come along and melt the place*

But thanks... And good luck to you too.

[letthestormrageon]

[Wait, what? Elsa moves forward to the edge of the stairs, raising a hand.]

Wait!! Please!

[The doors slam close in front of Selphie, blocking her exit and Elsa cringes at that.]

Sorry, I didn't mean to... But please, just lend me a bit more of your time. What do you mean by "people with fire power"?

[To be taken to another world is strange, magical, but she had yet to see any of that magic in anyone but her.]

[kingkilvas]

[Well now if this isn't a strange sight. There's no tome in her hands, but Naesala assumes it must be some form of magic. He should probably be more careful just in case. He eyes the trail she leaves now that he's adjusted a bit more to the light from the ship.]

You certainly sound sincere. [Said not unkindly, with a hint of a question.] However, saying things like that, someone might mistake it for a threat. A bit inconsistent with your rather generous offer.

[thiefstyle]

[ With a closer look, Nami realized she made an awful mistake. This guy is huge, and he looks a bit odd. ]

Isla Impi? [ Blink. ] I never heard of this place before ...

[thiefstyle]

Robin! ♥

[ She's so happy to see you!!! ]

Isla Empieza? How come I don't remember us changing our course?

[letthestormrageon]

[Elsa offers a small smile at his words and nods, knowing well how her words sounded.]

It's not a threat, but a warning. I'm afraid that I'm not someone around whom... Anyone would be safe. Regardless of my intentions.

[She gestures to the trail she leaves as she moves as she speaks.]

As much as I regret it, the only help I may offer is little and temporal. My powers are something that can't be controlled, and they are dangerous. I do not wish to cause anyone any harm. Please, accept my apologies for it.

[She inclines herself softly to accompany her words and accentuate the apology.]

[thiefstyle]

It's not okay!!!

[ So much yelling. But, knowing Luffy and how persistent he can be, Nami had no other choice but to tag along and make sure he wouldn't do anything risky. ]

Ah, I forgot to ask. Do you remember how we ended up in this place?

[getspunched]

[Appears super unfazed by the pouting--whoops Shinjiro's good at seeming like a total asshole.

It's not even that he doesn't believe in getting money "without actually breaking a sweat". There's tons of jobs in existence that are like that.

Letting out an exasperated sigh, he shoves his hands further into the pockets of his coat and glances back out at the ocean for a moment.]

Whatever you say. [Man...A certain boxer would probably have a field day with what this guy just threw at him. Pushing that to the back of his mind, he glances back at the stranger with a more neutral expression.]

So, what is you want, with me, exactly?

[getspunched]

...Hey.

[Sorry, kiddo. You're not getting more than that, just yet.]

[heartismyown]

My name is Roxas! Who are you?

[That's okay, you don't have to talk, Roxas can do all the talking for both of you.]

[imashaaaaark]

...Empieza! Isla Empieza, I think. Something like that. Anyway, it's close enough.

[A smalls shrug as he chews on a leg of lamb, bones and all.]

You think I have? This whole world is pretty wacky, to me.

[totheright]

We need a bigger crew. We have four people on our ship right now. It's boring. So I'm recruiting.

((He thinks for a moment about how to phrase the next sentence, hand going to his chin.)) You looked... un-boring. Also you need a makeover, so I sort of felt compelled to talk to you.

[getspunched]

[This level of enthusiasm...is odd. Clearly, Roxas doesn't get out much, or something. Most people are wary/scared/etc. of him.

He'd wonder where the rest of the name is, but there's a strange mix of people in this place. He's already assuming the guy's not from Japan, based on the strange name.]

Shinjiro Aragaki.

[heartismyown]

[Roxas isn't afraid of scary looking guys, he mostly hung out with them.]

That's a different name. What do you do? What sorts of things do you like?

1/3

[thiefstyle]

[ What the hell is he chewing? Ugh, it's kinda dark in here. Is that a ... ]

[kingkilvas]

Where I come from, when one starts conjuring the elements from thin air, they're usually practiced enough to know how to stop. [A little more condescending than he should probably be, talking to what appears to be a magic-user. He's visibly tensed up in the case of needing to flee, but really, where would he go?

Plus, now he's just curious.]

You're on a ship, so there must be a crew. Surely you have control enough that they all haven't already perished?

[thiefstyle]

[ I-IS THAT A LEG??!! ]

[thiefstyle]

Aahaha. Clearly, you're in the middle of enjoying your dinner and I interrupted. Please go ahead and forget about me. ♥

[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie stops when the doors slam in front of her face. That was really rude. She spins round with a frown, but it turns into concern rather than anger at the other girl's question*

Fire magic. And some seriously strong fire. I'd show you but..uh - I'm a little scared I'd melt your house.

[letthestormrageon]

Unfortunately, that's not my case. I didn't study to have those powers, I was born with them. I know how to use them, make them stronger or weaker, but not how to stop them. Or undo the damage they may cause.

[Her tone acquires a pained note at that, specially the last part, the memory of how she had failed Anna, how she had been unable to catch her and instead had hurt her... She had almost died, all because of her fault. The ice around her seems to increase at the memory, but it's only for a moment as she quickly takes a deep breath and closes her eyes to focus and concentrate.]

There is a crew, indeed, but now they are sleeping below. During the day, while they are up, I keep myself in my room. It's frozen, but so long as no one enters, they will be safe.

It will be better as soon as we reach an island with no habitant.