January Test Drive Meme

[hugtopiamods]

January (Lasra) Test Drive Meme
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It's the start of the new year, and the peak month of Rawna's reign. This month is best spent on weighing the year that has just passed, remembering the bad times you survived and celebrating your capacity to endure. The world looks ever forward, and with the new year comes new people to meet and befriend.

If you are curious about the situation of the city at large, have a look at our current World Status Page, as there are many details and additional prompts that change monthly!

❥ PROMPT I: A Delicious Delight

In the continued hopes of earning back some of the offworlder's good graces, or at least endearing themselves to newcomers, a division of the research towers are bringing back the limited edition drink selection to all of the replicators and have some delightfully festive booths spread about the city staffed by a few robots wearing Rawna's colors in their sashes and hats. There are five drinks in total to choose from and you should certainly try them! They're only here until the end of the month and then the scientists say they'll be gone! The best things in life are fleeting, aren't they? The best things in life are also surprises, so when you take a sip of these exquisitely delicious beverages, prepare yourself for a little trick with your treat.

• Ginger and Honey Tea: A hot, thoroughly warming drink with the bite of ginger and the sweetness of honey. Drink this and you'll be shored up against the cold, but also feel compelled to tell or blurt out the truth. Whether you're asked a question or trying to tell a little white lie, you find you can't say anything but the truth. This effect lasts for up to an hour after drinking the tea.
  
  
• Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie: A cold sweet treat of vanilla smoothie topped with strawberry pieces and whipped cream. At the bottom, you'll find a layer of sweet sponge cake cut up into pieces. Drink this with its own special thick straw and enjoy the taste of cake; and the effect of a personal miniature snow cloud that appears over your head. The cloud dusts you and your immediate area within a foot of you with beautiful multicolored snow - and that snow leaves splotches of color behind that last for up to an hour after drinking the smoothie.
  
  
• Hot Cinnamon Apple Cider: A deliciously steamy beverage that tastes of apple and cinnamon and comes with a cinnamon stick stirrer for effect. This beverage smells as delicious as it tastes and the aroma wafts around the area more strongly than the others. Drink this penultimate holiday drink and you'll find yourself heating up so much that you'll want to stay cold by giving your heat away via holding someone else. You'll want to be everyone's personal heater for up to an hour after drinking the cider.
  
  
• Gingerbread Latte: A nice piping hot latte with the hint of gingerbread threaded through the coffee, topped with whipped cream and dusted with gingerbread spice. Served in a tall red cup that seems to transfer the heat uncannily well through its thin walls, sip this and you'll find yourself painlessly sprouting an animal's appendage at random. You can have one functioning or non-functioning, cosmetic animal appendage like a cat's ears, a dog's tail, a duck's beak or whatever else you can think of for up to an hour after drinking the latte. They can replace your original body part (e.g. your ears become cat ears) or grow superfluously (e.g. you have regular ears AND cat ears). You can move the appendages or talk with them as if they are your own, but they don't confer any special magical powers with them. So you can fly with those griffin wings, sure, but you're going to need to put the effort into it.
  
  
• Hot Mulled Wine (alcoholic): This one isn't for children - and in fact, under 18 people might find it hard (but not impossible, be industrious, little ones!) to get their hands on this drink. Red wine is heated with spices and citrus fruit over low heat for several hours - or it would if it wasn't all synthetically created. The effect is the same though, a delicious adult beverage that's a nice way to spend an evening with someone special. And you'll want them to be someone special because drinking the hot wine makes you inclined to get a little steamy with people. Kisses, both chaste and passionate, seem to alleviate the urge which you'll be under for up to an hour after drinking the wine.

❥ PROMPT II: The Weather Outside (and Inside) is Frightful

To some, the best part of winter is the beautiful snowy landscape and Aellyn is delivering on that this year. All across Havenwell, the snow is drifting down in lazy, cozy piles that turn the city even more picturesque than usual. It's a lovely sight and even the natives are enjoying it by doing things like building snowrobots, snow forts, snow sculptures, and snow fights! Some of the less jolly ones are grumbling about the need to shovel the snow to keep roads and walkways clear, but overall the city seems to be enjoying the weather.

The grumbling might be justified, however, because at random times and in random places all over the city, the gentle drifts of snow suddenly become small localized Snowpocalypse pockets. Small storm clouds will whip up in pocketed areas, dumping feet upon feet of snow all at once before dissipating. These massive snow drops have the potential to trap people inside homes, businesses, in doorways, or even bury them outside. If you're unlucky enough to be caught outside, you'll need to cuddle up to keep warm until you or the locals can dig you out. If you're stuck inside, you better start digging out from your doors or you might be stuck for awhile. The cold of these snow drops seem to seep in through the walls, making even those inside want to cuddle up for warmth before either digging themselves out or awaiting rescue.

The gods must not know the saying, "All things in moderation" when it comes to snow!

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Have fun however you like with the setting! Make a network-style toplevel, make up other prompts based on the general setting or the World Status, go wild. Havenwell is your oyster.

This TDM is primarily for the next few months' of applications, and can be used freely until the next TDM is posted. If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to the FAQ or to the Mod Question thread below. Applications and reserves are currently open at all times!

♥ Taken Characters ♥ Reservations ♥ Applications ♥

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Aranea Highwind || FFXV

[magitek_dragoon]

Delicious Delight

Aranea wasn't amused when she suddenly woke up in a strange place. At least she was dressed for the cold. She shook her head a bit as she poked at the device that she was given. She wasn't sure how she was going to connect with others on this, but it didn't seem to be very different from the smartphones that they had back home. Once she found a place to stay she would poke at the thing and figure out if there was anyone here that she knew.

She paused at a drink stand, looking over the different choices available. They all sounded pretty good, but she wasn't quite sure what she was going to get. She lifted a hand to her mouth as she thought about what to try. She stood quietly next to someone, just thinking about what they had.

"What would you recommend?" She asked, looking over at the person she was standing next to.

The Weather Outside (And Inside) is Frightful

Now this sucked. She could handle the snow, heck, she had even taken out magitek weapons in the snow, but she didn't like being trapped in it. Fighting in it was one thing, but being unable to escape a building because there was so much snow outside was insane.

She paced back and forth, glancing at the snow covered front windows of the shop she was stuck in. She was just looking for a few more winter outfits and now she was stuck with the other people in the shop. She was tempted to break through the glass, but doubted that it would be a good idea. She rubbed her arms a bit, shaking her head.

"Its getting too damn cold in here."

the weather!

[carbungle]

Noctis, meanwhile is still not built for the cold even after living here for two years, so he's no more pleased than she is to be trapped in the chilly store. The robotic clerk has already called for aid, so technically they don't have to do anything about it, but that hasn't stopped him from peering out towards the window from around a rack of distinctly unfashionable coats, torn between his love of good aesthetics versus a need to stay warm. His connection to Pyra is helping, but since this is obviously a god-delivered snowfall, the effects are predictably magic. Her crystal can only do so much for his human body.

"Tell me about it..."

delicious

[mychance]

( It looks like someone's talking to her. Asuka looks up and is working to judge whether she likes this person or not. She tends not to like most people, but something about this lady feels pretty competent. Asuka decides to humor her. )

That drink there? ( She points to the smoothie. ) It looks gross. Whoever made it couldn't even be bothered to blend it up the whole way. If you're going to drink something, at least try something good.

( Not having spent much time looking at the drinks herself, Asuka squints to get a closer look. ) I'll take the ginger honey tea. If it's good, you should get it too.

( The robot takes that and gives her the ordered tea, to which Asuka responds with danke. She sips it slowly. )

Hmm... It's good if you like things with a more serious taste to it. Even with the honey, it's not very sweet.

Delicious Delight

[this_loser]

"The tea is okay." It's hard to screw up leaves in hot water. Everything else has a touch of synthetic weirdness that he still can't quite get used to, even after all his time here.

Prompto looks about as happy as he can be, sidling up next to Aranea and shooting a bright grin her direction. He shifts from one foot to the other, like he can't stand still for too long. Excited? Probably. Cold? Definitely. Winter can bite it.

"But if you want something that's actually good, I know someplace way better."

asuka langley soryu | neon genesis evangelion

[mychance]

( Initially, Asuka doesn't do too well with being surrounded by robots. Back home, apart from her EVA Unit and the other EVAs which aren't nearly as good as her own, robots tend to be a threat. Angels, despite their name, are part-robot, part-alien, part-deity, all monster. So to wake up in a room full of robots — robots who look like humans, but robots all the same — she's a little weary. Part of her thinks she might have died or something, but there's no way that's possible. )

Is This Thing On? — Network

( It doesn't take long for Asuka to get onto the network. She's a smart girl. She figured out the smart device not long after it was given to her. After lurking around on other posts for a bit, she makes her grand entrance with a video: )

My name is Asuka Langley Soryu. I pilot EVA Unit 02. I'm the Second Children, so my skills are beyond what most of you can comprehend. I don't mind if you rely on me, just don't be too annoying about it.

To start, these weird robots are creeping me out. So if someone wants to come do something about them, that'd be a big help.

Shinji, Misato, if you're out there, quit sitting around and answer me. And Mr. Kaji, if you can hear me, it's fine if you take your time getting to me~! I can figure this out all by myself, so you won't have to do any of the work. Just don't take too long or I'll get totally bored.

Delicious Delight — TW: Underage Drinking*

( Apple cider? Strawberry smoothies? Those sound like little kid drinks! Naturally, Asuka gravitates to the drink she isn't supposed to have, the one with the alcohol in it. It's not as if Asuka enjoys alcohol for the sake of drinking — she doesn't even like the taste — she just likes the maturity associated with it. It's what adults do. She doesn't know what 'hot mulled wine' is meant to taste like, but if anyone asks, she'll be quick to put on a front, as if they're the stupid one for assuming otherwise.

Her efforts are thwarted by vigilant observers the first two or three times, but leave it to Asuka to use her charm and wits to grab herself a drink no matter what. By tracking which bot is on drink duty at what time, she's able to catch when the metaphorical changing of the guards occurs. Once the bot leaves, she grabs herself a drink and hurries over to find a festive booth to settle down in. Maybe it's already occupied by you? She doesn't care. She sits down as if the seat was made for her. )

What are you looking at me for? ( Her skeptical scowl seems to melt right off her face at the first taste of mulled wine. Sher grins. So worth the effort. ) Mhmm!

You have to try this!

Normally I wouldn't share, but I guess it's fine this one time.

[ OOC: With the effects of this drink, Asuka might attempt to flirt with those outside of her appropriate age range. Regardless of their reaction, I don't plan on allowing Asuka to get more than a kiss from anyone involved. ]

The Weather Outside

( How does she get herself into these situations? And where did all this snow come from?! She's never seen a wall of snow large enough to block a doorway before!

Back home, this would be nothing for her EVA Unit. That thing is so huge, one foot could send all this snow flying. By Asuka's Unit isn't here, so she's stuck kicking at the snow until her uniform is covered and her teeth are chattering. )

What the hell are you just standing there for?! Don't be so useless; give me a hand!

Delicious delight

[5thchild]

[ Kaworu knows her. She may not know him. Not that he ever met Asuka, but SEELE taught him who was who and who he was going to replace.

He has picked up a smoothie for himself only because he has recently learned fruit is delicious. Shortcake is something very new that he never tried before but he doesn't dislike it either, and the combination is nice. Afterwards, Kaworu decides to just watch everyone else, since that is in fact, one of his hobbies.

Asuka's presence is noted since humans are so rare in this place, and naturally he recognized her right away. When the girl approaches, he smiles and doesn't mind that she took over the place.]

Do you want to try mine, too? [ she offers her drink, he offers his back. Seems fair]

Network - Video

[hedgehogsdilemma]

[What Asuka doesn't get to see are the few moments of stunned silence Shinji goes through upon seeing her face on the network. There'd been a part of him that was sure he'd never get to see her again, and another part that was convinced that, even if he did, she wouldn't want anything to do with him. But that's... not the case? Neither if those things seem to be the case - if she's calling out to him specifically, then... he should answer, right?

So, what Asuka does get to see is Shinji's face, a little pale and perhaps vaguely rattled from this very unexpected turn of events, as well as a bit more mature, but only as far as the difference between being 14 years old and 16. Hello there, long time no see.]

Asuka, [he says, chosing his words with quite a bit of care,] where are you right now?

Is This Thing On? - Video

[blue_eyed_obsession]

Far beyond comprehension, huh? Guess those skills don't include basic grammar.

[Since she said 2nd children instead of 2nd child. The brunette on the screen sounded more than a little smug himself, as he sat back in his chair and leaned his head against the back of one hand. As a technological genius & former child prodigy she's piqued his interest with her bravado. If there's any merit behind it, she might prove useful- if there isn't, she's wasting everyone's time.]

The robots in general are harmless, but what are they doing to offend?

[Please, he's built dueling simulators with more menace]

Delicious Delight

[devilofaboy]

[There had been a raven perched on the spot next to Ronan. Upon Asuka's arrival, Chainsaw hopped into Ronan's lap, balancing on his knee with a throaty croak as she eyed the newcomer.]

Nice. You almost sat on my bird.

[As if Asuka would have gotten away with it without Chainsaw biting her. All in all, it would be pretty hard to actually sit on the raven unless either she or Ronan were out of commission. Neither of them seemed really offended anyway--that look on Ronan's face? That was his normal look. The look that said he might bite, but there was also something wary and guarded in his expression.

He didn't immediately seem interested in her offer, but after a moment he turned his attention to the drink she had.]

What've you got?

Rhys | Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

[gentlesaint]

A Delicious Delight
Adjusting to the abruptness of waking up in a strange place and navigating the streets of it out in the cold is certainly enough to make the idea of taking a break with a steamy drink seem soothing, body and soul. This is all a lot to digest... Rhys's feet are getting tired and his hands are cold. When the hot cinnamon apple cider's nestled in them, he can't think of anything that goes better with the weather.

It warms him right up... a little too well, perhaps. Halfway through enjoying his fragrant respite, he starts to notice this upward shift in temperature. Consequently, his mood shifts downward.

"Oh, no..." he murmurs to himself. He places his palm on his brow and frowns worriedly. "I'm feverish! I really overdid it, walking around like this in the cold... I should know better. I think I'm going to need to sit down..."

He doesn't even think to blame the drink. Fevers are a lifelong adversary of his. Of course he would get one like this...

Your Yearly (Mis)Fortunes (with a sprinkling of FRIGHTFUL WEATHER)
A stroke of joy crossed Rhys to expect great luck in the future, though he puzzled over the part of the fortune that advised he should stop relying on others. How could he do that? There had never been a time in his life when he didn't. Sometimes, he had even felt he relied on others a little too much. Besides, everyone should have at least one person they could rely upon.

Troubling, but not a fraction as much as how the world looks when he takes his eyes off of the stick. Where a garden with evergreen shrubs had once been stands a thick forest. The snowflakes have grown from tiny flecks the size of berries to coconuts. The streets are vast white distances that look exhausting to cross. Worst of all, it's now populated with giants!

Rhys yelps as he's arrested by the sudden fear for the danger he's put in. He needs to get a move on before he's crushed by foot traffic. His white robes blend in a little too well with the snow. The metal humanoid creature is of no help - they've gone to give someone else their fortune.

Now more than ever he needs to rely on someone. His life is on the line if he doesn't. There. Yes. That person. Do they see him? Rhys waves his arms and calls out to them, hoping they'll hear him before they pass him by or squash him.

"Hello? Oh, hello! Down here! Help! I need to get out of the street!"

A Snowpocalypse is rapidly precipitating from behind him, promising a flurry of unreasonable amounts of snowfall... especially for a man the size of a doll.

(( you are absolutely welcome to hit me with other prompts! you can run into him exploring for the first time with a look of awe, confusion, or curiosity in an area of your choice. maybe he's trying to figure out how to use the communicator? or maybe you look troubled and he approaches because he's Concerned? i'm super flexible. ))

BACKFLIPS ACROSS THE SKY for a delicious delight

[pinkmin]

Something funny had caught in her through when she was passing by some of those festive booths. For a moment, she'd thought she'd seen an old familiar silhouette. Maybe she was just feeling nostalgic after sifting through all the letters she had written to friends long gone and wearing the face they'd all known her with. It wasn't actually him. A nice tea would help with that funny throat feeling.

Vianca got her tea. She turned to leave. It was then she realized that her thoughts weren't playing tricks on her. Havenwell was playing tricks on her.

There he was, feverish as ever. Without even a second thought, the little girl was falling right back into old steps as she hurried over to offer him her hand. "There is a bench this way."

Your Yearly (Mis)Fortunes (with a sprinkling of FRIGHTFUL WEATHER)

[blue_eyed_obsession]

No, thanks.

[Kaiba said a bit snidely as he waved off one of the robots trying to hand him a fortune. He didn't believe in such utter nonsense. If you wanted something you needed to take the initiative and strive toward it. No little scrap of paper could determine your future for you.

Needless to say, at a whopping 6'1", and with no reason to look down the brunette hadn't noticed there was someone in peril at this juncture. Curiously the tall brunette was wearing more belts than was necessary some around his arms, and a few around his boots. If a small person could only reach one of these... they might at least be able to hitch a ride.

Reference]

Ronan Lynch | The Raven Cycle | OTA

[devilofaboy]

i. A Delicious Delight (Take 1)

[Ronan was in a foul mood. Why wouldn't he be? His life had gone to shit. Even more shit than it usually was. He'd been betrayed, abandoned, and now he was--he didn't fucking know where. He had Chainsaw at least, his raven hunched down on his shoulder, talons digging into his leather jacket. He was dressed for the weather, too, skull cap pulled low over his ears.

Inexplicably, he'd chosen a smoothie from the festive booth, as if it wasn't cold enough as it was. It had sounded good, in his defense, and the cold wasn't bothering him that much, anyway. The other things on his mind were far more pressing, anger and misery spinning together into a dangerous cocktail that left him half distracted from the cold.

Chainsaw noticed the snow cloud over his head first. She tipped her head back as the multi-colored snow started to fall.]

Krek.

[Ronan looked up, too, going very still for a moment when he saw the cloud and the snow. He was awake, wasn't he? Sometimes the lines between waking and dreaming were blurred. Sometimes it was hard to tell what was real and what wasn't. He held out a bare hand, palm up, and watched the snow fall onto his skin.

It was exactly like something he would dream. He could understand how his raven would think it was a dreamthing. Chainsaw's beak parted as she watched the snow, then she turned her head, eyeing Ronan.]

Don't look at me like that.

[He took a step. And then another. The snow cloud followed him. Well, fuck.]

ii. A Delicious Delight (Take 2)

[Instead of a smoothie, he'd chosen a gingerbread latte. He didn't usually drink coffee but he was making an exception right now. It felt like it'd been a good choice as the warmth from the cup seeped into his hands pressed around it. Chainsaw, his raven, hunched on his shoulder, body pressed against the side of his head.

After a few sips of the latte though, something strange began to happen. It was by far not the strangest thing that had ever happened to Ronan but it was still a strange phenomenon all the same. Painlessly yet uncomfortably, a dark brown, fluffy dog tail began to push its way out of the back of his jeans, long enough to flop against his legs.

Twisting around, craning his neck, he freed one hand to grab onto the tail, giving it a tug. Oh, it was definitely attached alright.]

Jesus fuck.

[He swore, letting go of the tail. Chainsaw made a noise that sounded like laughing, in her rough raven's voice.]

iii. The Weather Outside is Frightful

[Ronan had just stepped foot inside the VR cafe when the sky outside darkened. Both he and his raven peered through one of the windows as a snowstorm swept up in the street outside, dumping feet upon feet of snow rather rapidly, burying the front door. The door opened inward, but doing so would invite all of the snow that was outside into the cafe, which wasn't really ideal.

Chainsaw ruffled her feathers and plucked at the side of Ronan's skull cap until he became irritated and tapped her on the beak, saying-]

No.

[Not too unlike one would tell a child 'no'.

Sulking a little, Chainsaw stopped plucking and Ronan turned to survey the cafe and the people, both robot and human, inside. The cold felt like it was seeping in and he crossed his arms over his chest, moving away from the windows. The cold seemed to follow him.]

iv. Wildcard

[Come at me with some other idea! I'll also match prose.]

ii, of course

[dreamforger]

[Kavinsky hadn't been looking for Ronan, precisely. But the sound of his voice still brings him up short, and he walks in the direction of the other boy as if drawn by a magnet. He'd been settling in as best he could, and had only thrown one tantrum in the process, which for him was something like good behavior.

And honestly, he was pretty sure that this weird fucking place was rewarding him for it. Because of all fucking things, there was Ronan Lynch with a dog tail. He didn't exactly know why there was a raven perched on the boy's shoulder, but he didn't quite question it -- the bird suited him, somehow. If Kavinsky was a normal person, he probably would have said hello from a social distance, waved in greeting, or some shit like that.

What he gets instead is Kavinsky sliding up next to him in a leather jacket, his mouth curved into a lascivious sort of smirk as he tugs at the collar of Ronan's shirt. Very much alive, and breathing -- and his tone is playful, not bitter, not hopeless. He half expects Ronan to flip him off for the words off his mouth. but that was part of how things were between them, even when they were good. Maybe especially when they were good.]

And here I left all my leashes at home.

[There's something off about Ronan, but he can't quite put his finger on it. Like he's harder, worn around the edges- something. Not the boy he'd been teaching to get a fucking handle on his dreams.]

Blue | Pokemon Gameverse

[travelingbelle]

Delicious Delights
There were several things that could have been happening as Blue sampled the wares of the natives' drink booths. They all looked so good! Why wouldn't she try all of them! In fact this was going to become a personal mission, she was going to catch 'em try 'em all.

Ginger and Honey Tea //featuring world’s smallest charizard
Blue sighed a little with the warm cup in her hands. Ah, this was a nostalgic smell almost. How nice. She took a sip as she sat on a nearby bench, marveling at all the sights around her. What a strange place they’d ended up. She didn’t make much reaction to the snuffling near her, wordlessly passing the warm drink over for the (...small…) dragon sitting at her feet to crane her long neck over to investigate.

Mlem.

Strawberry Smoothie //eevee time
Oh man. Oh boy. This one was fun! So sweet, so fluffy. It was cold on cold but man who cared when it tasted good! She’d crouched down to share a big ‘ol dollop of whipped cream with the fluffy friend weaving between her legs. Yes, of course, puppiccino time, yes. No worries, never fear!

Blue noticed the little cloud popping up over her friend’s head first. “Hey, Lily, what’s…” That? The cloud with the… really cute colors? Blue gasped audibly and pointed at the multicolored flakes staining the snow and her companion’s fluffy scarf. The little foxy creature pawed at the snow, twirling around in a circle to investigate this phenomenon. “Lily! Lily that’s so cute!”

There was, of course, a cloud appearing over her own head but who the heck cared look how cute her Eevee was!!

“Oh man, does this tablet thing have a camera option…?”

Hot Cinnamon Cider //help this poor clefable
This, dear readers, was where Blue’s quest to drink ‘em all came to a climatic close. The tea had been soothing. The smoothie had been a delight. Clearly nothing could go wrong with the cinnamon cider. Cinnamon was good! Cider was good! A nice little something to warm her back up after playing around with a chilly smoothie sounded really ideal!

It was not ideal. It was not ideal at all.

Here laid Blue, flung back against a snowbank in utter defeat. It was so hot. It was so hot and the snow was doing nothing. “Araliaaaaaa,” she whined dramatically to the pink fairy that was hovering anxiously over her trainer. “Aralia I’m gonna die. We came here for me to diiiiie.”

The Clefable dragged its little hands down its face, about to lose its mind. Don’t say those things! Don’t! She was about to slap those little hands against Blue’s face, but she locked eyes with you instead.

Help.


Snow Time.
Out towards the green belt (it didn’t look very green at the moment), Blue had started a project. It was clear enough out here that she could map out a big enough circle in the snow without getting in much of anyone’s way. Not that there seemed to be many people coming and going with all the snow in the first place? But regardless, it was big circle time.

Around the big circle, it looked like it was time for snowcrafts. There was a dragon and a pink fairy scooping snow into piles for construction, occasionally leaning over to check each others’ works. Blue was in on it too, her foxy looking companion perched on her shoulders. They noticed any approaching visitors first, trilling in Blue’s ear to get her attention.

Attention that was now on whomever was there! Hello! She waved over at them, beckoning them closer with a wide grin. “Hi! You want to make an igloo?”

Stawberry~~

[this_loser]

Camera, you say? A Prompto is summoned, as if by magic. Actually, he was already inching his way over when he spotted the cute little foxy thing, ready to ask if he could take a photo himself.

But to answer her question:

"It does! I can show you."

mun so | the uncanny counter

[uncounter]

A Delicious Delight

( it is ... soothing, being here. goodness knows mun has been through the ringer. goodness knows that he is tired. there's a mission he has to complete at home but he at least knows that his friends are mostly safe in his absence.

anyone who comes across a curly-haired young man in a red tracksuit will find him aimlessly wandering around his new surroundings, gawking at the device in his hand. not that the device is unusual but he certainly doesn't know what to make of everything, his brain a jumble of information between his world and this one.

stopping in front of a replicator, he leans in and squints his eyes to look at the options. )

Oh... Wine.

The Weather Outside

( so mun had merely been walking, hugging himself though the cold hasn't been that terrible. it's almost romantic, the way the snow falls.

at least it had been romantic until the clouds came in and he could actually see massive amounts of snow fall from the sky. thinking quickly, he jettisoned himself towards the nearest building - a cafe or restaurant? - and thrust himself through the door just in time to slam it shut lest the snow get inside.

he's flushed, flustered, and looks a little embarrassed to have drawn any attention to him at all. )

S-sorry.


( a little warning: mun is 18 and i'm comfortable shipping with other teenagers and young adults. )

[wakemelater]

[Nico is contentedly alone in the café, huddled away from the cold with a hot drink. From the window, he can see the snow coming down, and is only glad that he isn't out in it.

That feeling doubles when the door bursts open and slams shut just before there's a thwomp of heavy snowfall blocking the door and darkening the window. He sighs - didn't something like this happen last year? - and glances at the newcomer.]

Sorry for what?

[Unless the snow was his fault?]

Chang Wufei | Gundam Wing

[pilot05]

A Delicious Delight

Wufei is a secretive young man, so it's rather unlucky that he's picked up the ginger and honey tea to try, as it was the most prominent tea on the menu and he had assumed that it was therefore the most popular. It's at least better than coffee and he stands next to one of the drink booths, both hands cradling the mug as his gaze lingers on those milling about. He's not yet noticed that he can't speak a lie, but he'll surely find out as soon as someone approaches him and strikes up a conversation.

The Weather Outside is Frightful

Thunderstorms were Wufei's least favorite form of weather, but blizzards were a very close second. Where he comes from cold meant life support failure and imminent death, a need to move quickly to do repairs or escape to the other side of a bulkhead. In this case, he fled into the nearest cafe, narrowly escaping a small avalanche from the awning over the door as he darted inside, bringing with him a frigid gust of wind. He stomps his feet and rubs his arms as he looks at the pile of snow now blocking the exit and mutters a choice curse under his breath. He is not a fan of the cold, or the snow, or of the sudden urge to wrap himself up in... no. What was he thinking? Cuddling was for married couples.

Delicious Delight

[devilofaboy]

Ronan was a walking advertisement for being careful what drink you chose. He still had a dark brown fluffy dog's tail curling out over the top of his pants and a drink in one hand. On his shoulder was a raven, who would peck at his skull cap every now and then, worrying a thread loose on it despite his best efforts to dissuade her. He was also over a full foot taller than Wufei, who was surprisingly not the shortest person he'd ever seen--it was close, though.

"You're just the right height to be an armrest," he said casually.

So Frightful

[travelingbelle]

Excuse you, cuddling was an extremely valid way to pass the time when you were stuck in a frozen cave. Practically essential, even.

Not that a cafe was quite the same thing as a cave, but hey. There was just a one letter difference there. At any rate, that didn't stop Blue from shooting her hand out from under her blanket where she was sitting. Now she was waving it. Oh, she was waving it at you, Wufei.

"Hey, hey! C'mere!"

Teo | OC | Stay Silent CRAU

[ghoulserrand]

Dead eyes fly open in the darkness of a hood and goggles. He'd gone from one dream to another, one where he felt light and held. It isn't hard to make him long to have that contact back, if he could just go back to sleep. But, as soon as he takes in the white room, he's wide awake and sitting up.

He expects the people of the island to have guns and other weapons trained upon him. Or maybe even the same sight in his own world. But no. What he sees, instead, is a robot handing him--

"...Holy... shit... a working... tablet...?"

Wait. Was that a robot?

Frightful Weather

He's been unleashed onto the world, and what a world it is. He stares up, dazzled by the city lights, by every little bit of technology, by the passing robots who act and sound like real people.

He watches a snowball fight take place, some of the natives hiding behind snowmen and forts. The cold makes his limbs feel a little stiff, but he doesn't care. He watches in wonder, though, given that his face is completely covered, this staring may appear far more ominous and disconcerting from the outside.

Gingerbread Latte

Testing out the replicator had been the first and most important task after finding that the only living creatures in the city were a selection of cats inside a cafe and the zoo. It had been the difference of letting him "live" another day or finding a way out past the walls to test his not-very-good-luck out there.

Thankfully, messily, he got lucky with the replicator. It doesn't sate him-- even the life fish would be better-- but nothing does, and if he's got to, he can feed himself every day. Almost like a normal person. Almost.

But, with that of the way, he'd realized that he could finally try out other foods, just to taste, without fear of wasting much-needed supplies. He'd heard about the latte. There was no way he was getting anything other than the latte.

And that's why, hours later, the bundled up shadow of man can be found sitting outside, ominous as ever, save for one thing. A thumping black-furred dog's tail. (It seems to be missing some fur in patches.)

Drinks!

[nomoresharks]

Hythlodaeus hadn't intended to purchase anything in particular when he left the house that day, but there was something about the limited-time nature of the drinks, along with the unique flavors that called to him.

And so it was that he was covered head to toe in a veritable mess of splotchy colors courtesy of the snowcloud above him.

"Oh dear," he says, slowing down before he can pass the odd, bundled up man with the dog tail sitting nearby. "So it's not just this one that comes with these interesting... side effects. Unless you were already part beast before?"

wei wuxian | the untamed

[weiward]

a delicious delight:

[maybe wei wuxian was being a bit dramatic with the way he shivers and shakes. but the air around him felt so cold, colder even than the cold spring in cloud recesses. his robes hardly feel adequate! fortunately he's soon being offered warmth in his favorite form - a drink. or drinks. the ginger and honey tea is comforting and familiar enough that if he closes his eyes, wei wuxian almost forgets where he is now.

but he's not against trying new things! so it's a cup of the hot cinnamon apple cider next, and a single sip has him humming in approval.]

Try this one, it's a little bit spicy!

[and spicy is always good. he throws his arm around the shoulders of anyone who ventures close enough, and it's not even an effect of the drink...yet.

but he's wei wuxian. and that means that sooner or later, he'll be reaching for a cup of that hot mulled wine.]

Finally, some wine! And no Lan Zhan here to frown disapprovingly.

[which kind of makes wei wuxian frown too...but a little bit of alcohol is sure to bring back his smile, and maybe some feelings he hadn't counted on as well.]

the weather outside...:

[he'd rather it be summer. wei wuxian is fantasizing about hot days spent diving off the docks into the warm waters of lotus pier. but there's still fun to be found in the snow too, and he's just the type to find it. plus the drinks have warmed him up enough that he stops to take part in a snowball war that he happens across.

wei wuxian is laughing and taking aim at an "enemy" when something makes him pause and look up. there's a cloud just above, a strange one for sure, and it suddenly dumps more than enough snow to bury him and anyone unfortunate enough to be nearby - if they just stand there, which couldn't be wei wuxian. he makes a run for it, right through the first door of the first place he comes across, and quickly waves for anyone else to follow.]

Over here! Hurry, hurry, take my hand!

[he'll pull anyone that he can inside at the very last second. hopefully visitors are welcomed.]

The weather

[misfortuneofhisbirth]

[Captain Garma Zabi doesn't want to get buried under an ungodly amount of snow. And so, when a hand gets offered to him, he grabs it. It's far from the first time something like that happens to him, after all.

Alright, perhaps not exactly like that. Details.

He takes cover inside, together with the stranger.

He glances at him. This is a strange world, one where Garma's a stranger, too, and so, he thinks perhaps he should say-]

Thank you.

[and so, he said it. Fine.]

Apollo Justice | Ace Attorney

[chords_of_steel]

Buddies

[Suddenly being Somewhere Else and having a situation explained to him that literally doesn't make sense has left Apollo at a bit of a loss as to what to do with himself. The robots have just randomly thrust him at someone and left. He was so caught off guard that he actually winds up stumbling into his new "buddy".]

Ah geez. S-sorry about that, I didn't realize they were gonna be pushy about that...! I didn't hurt you, did I?

[He has quickly taken a step back, but his hands hover like he's not sure if he needs to help steady the person he was shoved into.]

The Weather Outside

[Apollo has no idea how he got roped into this, but he can't say he doesn't enjoy helping a couple of robots build a snowman (snowbot?). It's not like he never did it as a kid (or did it with Trucy the last time it snowed since she always gets what she wants out of him), but it's not exactly something that gives off an "awesome lawyer" vibe.

He is having a good time though. That is until a sudden storm hits out of nowhere. For some reason, all he can think to do as the snow drops is to try and protect the creation he's been working so hard on.]

Nononononoooo!!

[So at least the snowbot still looks marginally like a snowbot as everything settles - though it and Apollo and several others are trapped under the drift.]

...haaahhh. Is... is everyone alright?

[Probably the people here are more important than the snow-being, but Apollo can't help but feel a little relieved that it still looks okay.]

[this_loser]

[Prompto hops backward, and miraculously manages not to trip over his own two feet. He smiles, raising his hands and waving them. This isn't the first time this has happened. The robots should really find a better way to introduce newbies to the city.]

Nah, it's cool. I'm fine. Are you okay?

Garma Zabi | Mobile Suit Gundam | OTA

[misfortuneofhisbirth]

The Weather Outside (and Inside) is Frightful



How cold can this place be????! For a split second, Garma Zabi thinks he's going to freeze out there, before he chases such unbecoming thoughts away.

There might be some beauty to this whole snowy landscape, he can admit that, but still, couldn't snow be just a bit warmer? Something weird is now forming on his skin because of this whole cold temperature and Garma has no idea what it is. (It's just goosebumps, but that's his first time seeing those.)

Is he going to freeze to death, he wonders? (He's not going to.)

While playing with his hair, he's slowly trying to calm down. What a shaggy dog weather.

Garma holds in a sneeze and looks around to see if anybody's seen that. Hopefully not. That wasn't very dignified of him, after all. Shaking a little from cold temperature isn't very becoming, either.

"This is no weather for being outside, I'm going back home," he mutters quietly.
Right now, Garma Zabi quickly and desperately needs some warmth and comfort, not that he'd admit that.

However, when he reaches his destination--

He wonders who dared to bury this building in the snow. Or- could something like this really just happen naturally?

He doesn't yell, because he notices that there are some onlookers nearby. As far as he's concerned, any onlookers should've stayed inside buildings, though, as this is clearly no weather to venture outside for any mere people.

[wind_contractor]

Kazuma was on guard. He had a sinking feeling that whatever it was who brought him to whatever here was, and why it got so damn cold all of a sudden was because of a Yoma.

It wouldn't have been one he's encountered before, but he's not afraid. Whoever or whatever has decided to mess with him had made a serious mistake, for Kazuma had been known for being one of the most powerful wind magic users. He made a contract with the Wind Spirit King. The gracious and understanding spirit had entrusted him with its great power.

He moved passed some bystanders who were muttering among themselves about someone who seemed upset about what could be his place that's covered in a massive amount of snow.

Might as well go see what all the fuss is about.

Kazuma walked passed by some of these civilians, no one who could recognize him. No one he knew--but that was mentally brushed aside as he came to the building in question. It was so obvious as to who the owner of his home was. It's going to take quite a lot of work to get rid of all that.

He figured that he might as well make a business deal with this man in distress, while protecting all these innocents from the thing responsible for causing all of this.

"Hey," he calmly greeted. "It looks like you could use some help in digging your place out."

This will be a pain in the ass, but I could use enough wind to blow away all that snow... Not that he'd outright admit it, but this was one of those times he wished he was able to master the elemental magic of fire. Such a thought only lasted a few seconds, for he didn't want to start thinking about his past, or even the old man who shunned him from having a place to belong within any members of the Kannagi family.