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Test Drive for January 2014 Apps

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!

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[Nailed to the mast are several sheets of parchment. The first details an exhaustive (and exhausting) exercise regimen with specific notes in the margins detailing specialized instructions for certain members of the crew. The second is a list of each crew member's name followed by an evaluation of their skills in several areas including combat, seamanship, and situational awareness and suggestions for areas that need to be improved. The third is a suggested list of roles each crew member should be assigned.

Sitting beneath the lists (and apparently catching a catnap) is their author, a teenage boy wearing what appears to be uniform of some sort. No one is quite sure whose idea it was to enlist him, least of all the captain, yet here he is, apparently intent on taking over the day-to-day operations of the ship.]

[ Cairistiona, for the most part, hasn't really commented about the ice and snow on the ship. In her mind, she thinks that Elsa is merely just a mage with a strong affinity for the frost school. In fact, powers like her's are fairly common in Azeroth and it helps her feel more comfortable around her crew.

She was sitting in her plated skirt with her pauldrons and chestplate off, leaving her in a plain white shirt. Her mace was still at her side just in case if she had to use it. ]

It's a nice day today, isn't it?

I beg your pardon?

[Scrooge turned toward the sound of the girl's voice, just in time to see the shield careening his direction]

AAAIE! That kind of duck!

[He exclaimed, dropping to the deck and just barely missing being struck himself. He might have been one of the older members of the crew but he was certainly one of the most determined and energetic sorts]

Wasn't so bad?! You nearly took my head off lass!

[Despite his rebuke, when he was able to see what she'd accomplished he was appreciative of it. Their enemies had been closing in on them and her quick response had probably saved them a world of trouble]

Hmm, how strange.

[ Not going to go against captain's orders, though. Regardless of how weird and reckless they might be, she will always support Luffy. She takes his hand and tries to keep up with his pace. They haven't reached their destination yet, but- ]

Ah, what a nice view! We can see the volcano perfectly from here, Luffy. [ One. Last. Try. ]

[A]

I demand to know, what's the meaning of this!

[Scrooge had just arrived on this dilapidated island, and he was keen on getting some answers. He was currently brandishing his cane at one of the Isla Empieza locals]

I'll have you know, that I'm a very busy man. I don't have time for this nonsense.

[Lowering his cane, the local took the opportunity to sneak off. With a deep sigh, Scrooge continued.]

Becoming a pirate... the very idea... why I might be the richest duck in the world but I made all my money fair and square.

[When he finally caught sight of the fountain, it might change his tune]

[B]

I- I canna' believe it!

[Scrooge exclaimed, as he made his way into an expansive cavern littered with gold and treasures.]

This is more gold then I've seen in my entire life!

[An exaggeration on his part but that fact didn't stop his revelry. Racing to the edge of the cliff face surrounding the pit of gold, he ignored his companions warnings as he dove expertly off that surface. The rest thought he was doomed for sure, but no one here had seen him diving into his money bin like he off did back home. Cutting a path through the treasure, Scrooge swam through it like it was water, without incurring so much as a bruise or a scratch for it.]

[Chuckling he added] This is more like it!

What would you suggest me to do, then? Keep living as if nothing was different? I'm sorry but... I think it's something easier said than done. At least for me.

[Upon hearing the term "sub-human", Elsa blinks and shakes her head in confusion.]

Sub... I'm sorry, and I'm aware this will probably sound empty to you, but I have to say that such a term is far worse than a mere insult. I admit that I've never seen one of your kind, but I wouldn't have considered such a term acceptable in any way. Even as an insult.

[It was degrading. It felt as if it denied his existence as a different type of living being than humans.

She takes a shaky breath.]

I'm sorry, you probably have no need or wish to hear that from the likes of me.

[Robin knew Nami would understand the things she didn't say. She giggles, returning the hug.]

What's the last you remember, before waking up here?

(Never ever letting you go again if she can help it! She honestly thought that she would never see you again! ;A;)

I am sure that he would not let it happen if he had the chance. (But then the question and she goes to think for a moment.)

It was the day before the Beorcs came and attacked Serenes. (She does now finally let him go with a droop of her wings. She still hates that memory. Hate it so much. But now she forces a smile to put up a better front for him.)

I am sorry, Naesala.... It was rather bold of me to behave like that.

[Elsa watches the other girl closely from her spot, her full attention on her movements. She gasps when the flame appears and is shot, it hits a wall and a cloud of steam surges from it, the ice melting slightly, but remaining mostly intact.

It's something, but it's insufficient, in her opinion. When she asks her tone is polite, but there's a certain urgency and need in her voice. Hope that the answer is a negative one.]

Is that all you can do?

[Elsa gasps and screams lightly when he shoves the ice into his mouth, stepping back quickly as a snow storm seems to be triggered inside the room around them. Why did he do that?! Does this man not think? He's making Anna's idea of marrying someone she had just met actually seem reasonable.

The woman steps back, away from him. Worried but scared, terrified to try to help and only cause even more damage.]

Perhaps I don't see the point in living in fear over your own emotional response. [He then shrugs, not planning on arguing the point further. It's just not something he understands.

On another note, this woman was full of surprises. As of late back home, he'd met many who refused to use the term on the same grounds, though none had explained the reason point-blank to his face like that. It was...oddly refreshing?]

Hah! I've never heard an apology for something such as this.

But it's unneeded. You were not brought up thinking it was the proper name for my species as they do where I'm from. At least you're smart enough to recognize it's not terribly flattering hm? [Because some people aren't.] Imagine that.

It's laguz, by the way - just as I use beorc instead of human.

[ Cairistiona nervously rubbed behind her head after sheathing her mace. She knew paladin abilities weren't native to this world, but then again, she had a sense of duty to the crew that took her in. ]

I-I'm sorry, sir! It won't happen again!

[ Maybe she could be a little more direct... ]

[Even with some people who didn't seem to be worried or afraid of her ice, Elsa still prefers to keep to herself and doesn't really expect to be reached for. So when she hears the other's voice, she's startled for a moment, looking at the sky rather than at the horizon as if she hadn't taken notice of the weather. A soft smile comes to her lips as she finally pays attention to it.]

Yes. It really is, it seems we won't be finding any storm or an uneasy weather for a good while. The sailing will be smooth.

[Which is very good and appreciated, whatever makes the travel faster and easier until she finds an island where she can stay by herself. She turns to the other, apologetically.]

I'm sorry, did I bother you?

[Naesala misses the contact immediately, but makes no sudden moves to regain the touch.] The last time I spoke with you, it was together with Tibarn. You'd left to deliver a message with Nealuchi, and...

And it's been three years since you woke up in the forest. Reunited with Reyson. You don't remember any of that?

[He's looking down a bit at her, bewildered; and then shakes his head at her last remark.] There's nothing to apologize for. You've taken me a bit off guard, that's all.

[after a moment he pulls the ice from his mouth, braces his feet against it and pushes. His tongue stretches and stretches but finally snaps free and he kicks the ice away and flops spread eagle on his back to look up at the snow that's swirling around inside]

Pretty.

[who's lost? Not this guy! Nope, never. He's just on a nice long walk in the opposite direction of the market he was supposed to meet everyone in. Except...is that?]

Oi, Nami!

[ Cairistiona shook her head and gave an easy smile to Elsa and patted the area next to where she was sitting, making some room for her to take a seat. ]

The others must be happy about the smooth sailing.

[ Her smile widened and she chuckled. ]

Not at all. Please, take a seat. I find it's better to appreciate the weather with others.

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[That person you're talking to doesn't seem interesting at all. You're much better off addressing the one floating behind you.]

Sounds like your navigating skills have atrophied, Baby-chan.

There's none, really. But that's why I want to find an empty island, there I won't have to worry about my powers or others.

[The time she had spent in her ice palace, back at her world, had been just wonderful. To be finally free, without fearing for what was seen, for what may happen. It had been the first time since she was a little girl that she had felt truly happy.

She can barely constrain a noise of shocked disbelief at his next words. Imagine that, he says, no, she can not even start to imagine that.]

That's... Oh, God, I don't even know where to start with how wrong that is! To be raised thinking such a thing? That's just so arrogant, selfish, insensitive... Are the beorc from your world so insignificant and insecure?! I'm not going to defend my species, I know we are far from wonderful, but, I would have never thought... Even animals would be treated better with the use of that term!

Have laguz and beorc met recently in your world? As in a few generations ago?

[She could imagine it then, if suddenly out of nowhere creatures like him appeared, she could imagine some people calling them monsters and the like, out of fear and refusal to accept what was different. But with time, with generations, such a mindset would have to vanish, or so she hopes at least.]

[The offer surprises her and it pleases her, but the pleased expression melts in one of worry as she realizes how that could be not a good idea. Regretfully she shakes her head.]

I'm sorry, I appreciate the offer but I prefer to stay here.

[Standing at a safe distance from the other, not too far but not too close either.]

We surely can still appreciate the weather together like this?

[Hopefully.]

[She screams again but the sound is cut short due the shock as she watches him. Her eyes grow wider with disbelief as his tongue stretches larger than it should be humanly possible until it snaps free. She remains in place, frozen as the snow storm around them continues, for a moment longer.

Once she can finally react she runs closer to him, stopping close to him, watching him worriedly. When she moves the snow storm seems to follow her, circling around her as if she was the center of it.]

Are you okay?! Just... What were you doing? How could you-...

[Wait, pretty?]

Pretty?

[What is he talking about now?]

I'm a rubber person. Hup! [he sits up and looks up at the snow whirling around and whirling around her]

The snow. [he isn't sure where it's coming from but that doesn't matter] Think it'll get deep enough so we can make a snowman?

[ The paladin takes that in to consideration. Maybe Elsa was shy. However, that did not mean that she couldn't be friendly to the other girl. ]

Not a problem. And, of course we can.

[ A pause. ]

I'm Cairistiona Vyeth-Sunstriker, miss, and it's a pleasure to meet you.

*Selphie watches, wondering herself what her own magic will do against this different kind of ice. But it works, if barely. She raises a brow at the question, though, and shakes her head*

Nu uh! Watch this!

*This time, she pulls a fira spell, more than twice as powerful as the last one, and she lets it go with much more enthusiasm than last time*

[Elsa watches with a mixture of worry and awe as Scrooge swims in the pile of treasure as if nothing. Is that a property of the treasure of this place or something only he could do?]

"More like it"... Are you used to do this sort of thing, Lord Mcduck?

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