reallybadeggs | Test Drive for September 2013 Apps

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Test Drive for September 2013 Apps

Welcome to our first Test Drive for

high_seas! Here is where players can test out their characters' voices, 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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"My name is Link." He took one of the spits from the ground, rolling it over in his fingers to make sure the fish was well-cooked. He settled himself in the sand, nodding toward a small path he had cut into the woods.

"There is a stream of fresh water over there as well, if you are thirsty."

Link? There's a name one didn't hear often, though it came as no surprise given how out of place his companion appeared to be.

"A pleasure it is then. I'm Archie." The man said as he held out his hand for handshake.

Stocking up seemed like a smart idea and Archie had a few empty containers to fill. Munching on the fish for a bit, he made up his mind how to go about this.

"Water would be good, food would be too. I see you're quite skilled in fishing, but can you hunt? We'll be needing some supplies in having another mouth to feed." Of course, he could go by himself since he had to head to the stream anyway, but a bit of exploration of the place and getting to learn more of what his new friend was capable of would be nice.

"I consider myself more of a hunter than a fisher, I would say. There is little water where I come from." It had certainly come as a shock upon arriving. Islands and ocean as far as the eye could see! Imagine that!

"Is that an invitation?" He smiled at Archie. "I would not mind properly exploring this place." He had looked far enough for fresh water and decided to rest.

A world with little water was hard to imagine for the sailor. His world had arguably quite a bit, even if still far from perfect. Somehow "little water" made him wonder if it was some kind of desert. That was completely beside the point though, and not something to dwell on at the moment as they were both here now where water was no longer an issue.

"Of course it is an invitation. You don't think I would stop by, take your food, and leave you here." Although he's sure that's not what the young man meant, that brought out a hearty laugh as he may be a jerk sometimes but he'd never be so cruel. "I take it you haven't been here long?"

"Well, there are some odd folks around here... It often feels like it is every man for himself," Link said with a laugh. He was glad that Archie did not seem like that sort of fellow. What luck, that he would be found by someone friendly!

He pushed himself to his feet, brushing sand off his clothing and resting the strap of his scabbard around his shoulders.

"Shall we have a look around, then?" Link began making his way for the path he had haphazardly cut into the woods.

Despite the laughter, there was something in his tone that said Link knew this from experience. Still, it wasn't his place to go prying when they'd only just met. Archie agreed to looking around and followed to the recently made path. The sunlight still streamed through the canopy of the trees and there was sounds of the wildlife calling from within. No tall grass though, so best to stay on their guard for anything. He took one of the pokeballs from his belt, and brought it close to his lips with a whisper.

"Come on, girl, let's do this." He gives it a toss as a dim flash of light emits from the capsule in a beam taking the form of a large dog-like creature on the ground. The Mightyena looked around for the battle first, then turned to her trainer with a tail wag as she awaited orders. "This here is Link, and he's going hunting with us, so you better play nice." Strangely, the dog actually seemed to understand this as she went up to the stranger timidly sniffing at him.

...Did a dog just come out of... Link stared in awe, startled at what only could have been magic. He accepted it quickly, though, unquestioning. He had seen plenty of bizarre things in his time here. This was just another one of them.

"Hello, there." Link smiled, reaching down slowly to brush his fingers behind the dog-like creature's ears. He was quite fond of animals, and domesticated dogs had, unfortunately, become uncommon in the dying country of Hylia. Had any made it into the heavens? He hoped so...

"Is she s tracker?" Link continued down the path, sensitive ears wary for signs of wildlife.

Yes it does seem quite magical to someone who isn't used to this, but at the same time it is hard to imagine someone not used to this. Archie smiled at the friendly gesture, the dog certainly did too.

"She is one of the best. I've had her for years and she's never let me down."

The path stopped where the water passed through, showing the extent of Link's travels so far. Now was where things would get interesting. But first, a brief break to fill up the bottles they would be taking on the ship.

"What is your specialty? Are you a trainer by any means?"

"A... trainer? Meaning working with animals? Or men?" He had done both- worked with domesticated dogs used for hunting, as well as with men. It had been a hard and warlike time, in the era in which Link had lived.

He leaned over the stream, taking a leather pouch off his hip and lowering it into the water.

Curious question as it was, Archie decided not to get into the details as if Link had been a trainer, he would know it.

"Animals." He said calmly as he stroked the Mightyena. "I always found them easier to work with than people. The animals of your world are likely far different than mine though."

"Mmm, I would be inclined to agree. We do not have those... storage devices, if you would call them so." Whatever that odd, red and white ball from which the dog had emerged was to be called. Link reattached the now full pouch to his hip and stood.

"But we did have tracking dogs, where I am from. I worked more often with soldiers, though."

Not familiar with the pokeball? Archie isn't surprised, but instead quite amused as back home even the youngest of trainers would know what that is. "Its a very specific type of storage container. Its only meant for the capture and carrying of pokemon, or creatures like my friend here."

Now that the two were ready, he gave a bit of a whistle to the Mightyena to get her attention from the water and told her to lead the way.

"Are you a soldier?" A fighter it was pretty obvious, but to actually be part of a troop was something else.

((unless I just jinxed myself fffff))

"Yes. A knight, specifically." Though his rank had become less of a matter in recent time, with the chaos that had consumed the Land of Hylia. It was less of a matter of authority and more that they simply needed him.

Link continued through the woods behind the Mightyena and beside Archie, inspecting the plants and looking for tracks on his way.

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Test Drive for September 2013 Apps

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... I swear I responded to this. How strange o.O;

No worries! I've been a bit slow these past few days anyway

Me too. Mostly because of work XP

I hear you. It's been school staring up on this end x_x

Makes sense.. Shame you didn't get an app in. This if fun XD

I'm going to try for next round!

Oh yeah 8D I'm in a crew of mostly game characters right now, I'm sure Link would fit right in. >3

Heehee awesome! ....And you did not see that awful typo o///o

What typo? 8D

8'D

Btw, with the new Test Sail coming up, soon, should we leave this off here and pick up later?

I'm cool with that! I'm definitely apping this round, so they can meet ingame!