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theamusement2014-01-27 12:39 am
terminalmegas) wrote in theamusement2014-01-27 12:39 am
Test Drive Meme
Interested in joining Terminal Tokyo? Well, before you apply feel free to testdrive any character you're interested in playing here! This is a good way to see how your character will work in the environment or even the potential CR. For the sake of this meme you are allowed to choose your own partners but it will not count as game canon. Nothing that happens here will, it's just for practice! That said we've decided to give you a bit of what you will see if you join the game. Keep in mind once a month we'll put up sets of missions your characters can join for bit, which is what some of these are! Others are mini-events. So here we go: 1) POWER PROBLEMS A swarm of Kunemon have invaded from the forest! Having electric attributes in their attacks, they're causing all sorts of power problems around the city. Can they be stopped before electrical fires start up? 2) IT'S A FILM NOIR, SEE? Why's the whole world in black-and-white? Why are you wearing 20's outfits? Why is there dramatic music, the urge to get a pack of smokes, and seedy looking detectives everywhere?! Watch out, everyone, the gangsters are about...and the internal monologue. 3) CRAZY WEATHER WE'RE HAVING!: Have you ever heard the expression "raining cats and dogs?" Well, now it's raining Gatomon and Doggymon, and they're understandably pretty unhappy! Or maybe you happen to be on one of the more normal weather days, like a sudden heatwave, or a freak blizzard, or a raging sandstorm! Better watch out for that tornado day, too. You're already not in Kansas anymore, after all! 1) LAFFY TAFFY: 500 BIT A new candy shop is about to open, but there is just one problem. THERE ARE NO TAFFY PULLERS TO MAKE THE TAFFY FOR THE GRAND OPENING! And everyone knows that taffy is the best candy of all. Chosen and their partners get paid a mighty fine fee for aiding in the pulling of the taffy. Watch out that you don't get stuck! 2) OPERATOR?: 800 BIT The forests of the Digital World are strange places, especially with everything merging together. It looks like an unusual amount of weird telephone booths are showing up all over the place, displaying weird bursts of static and odd messages. Track down the booths and see if there's anything of importance...or listen to how to travel to Mars with a canoe. The second one's more likely. Watch out for Kuwagamon. He's irritable. 3) MON-DO EXPLORATION: 500 BIT A new continent is open! Folder may not be as big and vast as Server, but there are so many places to explore! Be careful not to get too turned around! Who knows what Digimon lurk in the shadows... 4) TRAINING WITH CHOSEN: 100 BIT With some of the recent Chosen adjusting to their roles, some of the newer Chosen might be looking to them for help, which includes fighting experience. In the spirit of promoting such camaraderie, an observing or participating NPC will give those actively training a few bits for their effort. And, as always, you're also allowed to do this in a free form! These are just ideas to get your gears rolling and see what to expect. (NOTE: All missions and events are more light-hearted here, but will not always be in game). |
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But I'm not about to make friends just yet. This isn't the first time I've heard something like that from a Con.
[In fact, the last time a certain Seeker had said anything close to that, said Decepticon took a nice little stroll through the Autobot base and snuck away some very important relics.
The comment makes Bee's eyes flicker down at his chest. When nothing seems amiss, he just gives Starscream a suspicious ... but questioning frown.]
And my brand? It's exactly the way it should be.
[What are you talking about, Starscream?]
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I am just satisfied you are willing to hear me out. Most Autobots I know would either try to swindle a deal to better their predicament or immediately attempt to snuff my ember out.
[ Autobots are like that. all of them. self serving and hardly trustworthy at all. Prime just happens to be the worst of them all. ]
And considering those Autobots would wear a purple brand, I have to wonder if you're not from a reality akin to Cliffjumper's.
[ ah, good 'ol Cliff. if it wasn't for him, then Screamer might have made some very different, and dooming, decisions. ]
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Not sure what bot's gathering your intel, but you might want to get a new source. You've got everything backwards. And I mean everything.
[But what really stops him in his tracks... is the name of a certain departed bot. Because that name is rarely spoken aloud, even among his own teammates. He eyes Starscream.]
Just then... Did you say Cliffjumper?
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[ and Starscream knows this. Cliff's presence and actions had proven it. further more, Megatron had believed it and put faith in the Autobot. so it's easy to see why Starscream relaxes completely. "everything backwards" means that they really are on the same side, wild as it may seem. ]
Patamon has it correct - from my point of view anyway.
[ the next part comes just as easily. he isn't in the habit of keeping secrets - or knowledge - from anyone. ]
I did say Cliffjumper. Though he is not the one from my universe, he has been a tremendous aid and a good friend in helping us keep Earth safe. A bit reckless and, ah... [ how does he put this... ] Takes pride in his work, but has proven his metal more than once.
[ there's also the fact the mech believes in Primus of all things, but Starscream doesn't hold it against him. ]
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He straightens now, out of his guarded stance, though Vanguard's flames still burn strong. The digimon's eyes are flickering back and forth during the exchange, still watchful in case it turns out to be a ruse, or it deteriorates into a fight.]
So tell me if I'm understanding this right.
Cliffjumper. From my universe. He's been moving through realities. One of which was yours...
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[ he has no idea if Cliff comes from this Bee's specific universe or not. the fact that they are here, where there are quite a few different universes all merging into one kind of says that there is an endless amount of different realities. the possibilities are endless. Starscream takes to rubbing at his chin in thought. ]
The one on my Cybertron was most definitely terminated and thus the story that this Cliffjumper told us was almost instantly accepted.
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[And behind the lingering suspicion, there is disappointment. He doesn't know what he was hoping for anyhow. That Cliffjumper wasn't really offlined in his world? That he'd only just gone to another place? The team saw Cliffjumper's body, mutilated and corrupted by Dark Energon. To think that anything other than a terrible fate befell their teammate is just... wishful thinking.. He exhales softly.]
Given that all that is true... I wouldn't blame you. If Cliffjumper ever showed up in our world, it might've gone the same way...
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I'm sorry.
[ and he is. this Starscream knows what it is like to have to face loss. to know that a comrade is not likely to come back from a mission or battle. it is hard and it doesn't get any easier. ]
The war, no matter what faction, has taken some good embers.
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Bumblebee regards him carefully. Different parts of him are fighting at the moment. His eyes tell him to be wary, looking at that brand on the man's coat. That very image has been burned into his subconscious for thousands of years, rightfully conditioned his body to feel that danger is coming whenever it comes into his line of sight. The sign means violence and conflict and war. Biased as this view is, it has also kept him alive.
But the apology that comes from the man wearing it is so incredibly sincere. His words are from someone who has suffered similar loss. Both sides of the war have lost enough. Prime would agree. And the part of him that isn't currently anticipating a battle with the decepticon... thinks so too.
He's not ready to trust the other. Not yet. Not when he has teammates who might be at risk if he's mistaken.
But he is ready to offer a hand towards the other- a temporary truce to a seemingly peaceful bot. Along with that, he gives his name.]
Bumblebee.
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surely Bumblebee will come around. both have ages of suspicions about those from the opposing faction to get over. the only advantage is that Starscream already has experience with it and knows good Autobots exist. thus he takes the offered hand and gives it a firm shake.
...and his name too. no fancy titles. not commander. most definitely not lord. just... simply... ]
Starscream.
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Starscream.
The voice, so cloyingly familiar to him since the beginning of their encounter. Every time he spoke, the suspicion clawed at him at the mere sound. And now it makes sense.
Arcee looming over him, blaster charging in fury. The charred remains of his T-cog cradled in his hands; the loss of exactly what makes him important to the team destroyed with it. Fowler hanging from restraints after an interrogation, battered and delirious. The terrible sound of laughter, and powerful turbines sailing over the battlefield, signalling the arrival of an armada of seekers to rain down fire to scorch the earth.
He detaches his hand abruptly from Starscreen's with a quick jerk. He knew he was talking to a Decepticon, but that name colors this meeting very differently. It isn't some rank and file Decepticon, it's Megatron's right hand man. Second in Command to their mortal enemy.
He speaks nothing for a few moments. He regards Starscream with intense scrutiny as he reminds himself: This isn't the same StarScream. Not the same mannerisms, or the prideful boasting, or the manipulative rhetoric. Starscream would never say such things, especially not with such sincerity.
Right?]
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I take it this other Starscream is something else...
[ because um. wow. now it's a little awkward isn't it? he even looks to Patamon for some back up. the digimon only shakes his head in response. ]
I only know your life, not any other Starscreams.
[ so. okay. no help there. well... ]
I'm not sure about him, but I graduated from the Crystal City College before the war. My pursuits were purely scientific. Still would be, if I had any real say in the matter. [ he even frowns, almost talking to himself here instead of the bot in front of him. ] There's nothing productive or interesting in engineering weapons. Revisiting some of my old work was thrilling, for a time, and the stellar spanner is of grave importance if we want to go back home -
[ yeah, sorry Bee. he's going to start rambling about how taxing and boring war sciences are and about all of the things - good things that would BENEFIT ALL - would be more appropriate for a scientist of his caliber. 8V
might need to stop him. ]
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Just-
[Then Bumblebee silently raises a hand, palm open towards Starscream. It's a gesture motioning for Starscream to give Bumblebee a chance to speak. His voice is softer the second time around.]
Just be careful...
About how you introduce yourself.
[Bumblebee's settled into a calmer state, which sets Vanguard much more at ease. He's no less happy to have all this multi-verse, alternate reality business complicating his life right now. But at least, he's comfortable in admitting this is not the same Starscream as the one he knows. Science and engineering and leaving a 'beneficial scientific legacy']
The bot who shares your name in our world is more interested in power and violent conquest than they are in the 'betterment of Cybertron.'
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I'm open to suggestions on how to go about that, when the time is right.
[ as it is going to be impossible to avoid everyone forever. if he is the one that has to be careful, then so be it. Starscream will take the step down if means others will be more comfortable. he might likely adjust more readily than the others.
even if what Bee says is unnerving. it shows in his features as well. ]
But that is what got us into this situation - resources depleted and a world on the verge of decay...
Normally bee wouldn't share this. but. TEST DRIVE RECKLESSNESS. LETS DO THIIIIIIIS
[But as for introductions...]
Depends on which of the Autobots you meet first. Most of them would give you a chance to explain.
[Except maybe Whirl. Who knows what happens in that bot's universe. He hardly knows how Whirl is going to react to anything, honestly.]
But I wouldn't throw around Cliffjumper's name so easily. Especially since... his partner is here.
And the Starscream from our universe...? Is one of the reasons why our Cliffjumper isn't.
/rolls up sleeves
I... He - He did that?
[ Starscream does not like brutality. doesn't care for snuffing out sparks. he longs for methods of fighting that do not actually hurt anyone. it's just not IN HIM to put anyone down, though there have been times he's had to.
but he knows how the Autobots are and if things are reversed, then Starscream can only think of how Prime and HIS men would take someone out. and that is not a pretty sight. it's sickening... ]