Test Drive Meme

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Test Drive Meme

Prompts Arrival: So you've just arrived in Nyoi-Cho. Congratulations! You must be so excited about having your wish granted. Or maybe you're upset that the result wasn't quite what you expected? If that's the case, then that's too bad! There are no take backs and no redoes, so you're stuck with what you have! Maybe you should have been more careful about how you worded that wish... Oh well. There's no use in dwelling on it. You're a magi now, and that means adjusting to a whole new lifestyle! Maybe one of the townspeople can help you out. Only... they're acting a bit strangely, aren't they? They're all too happy to show you around, but there's something unsettling about the way they're behaving. Almost cheerfully dissonant. Any questions about the history of the town are met with blank stares and brief silence, before they plaster a smile onto their faces and change the subject. Any attempts to tell them about your duties as a magi or anything else that relates to the magical will get similar reactions. Isn't there anyone normal here that you can talk to at all? Home Improvement: The houses that the magi are given access to really are something, aren't they? There's almost no limit to what they can do! Why don't you create the house of your dreams, or maybe recreate and relive your favorite childhood scenes? Invite some spectators over to marvel! A Corrupted Soul Gem: You neglected to take care of your soul gem, and now you don't feel quite yourself anymore. You feel like you're losing your sense of self - all you seem to be able to focus on is your old regrets and past failures. What's happening to you? A Successful Mission: Congratulations! You met up with your first Witch, and you fought valiantly. For your efforts, you've been awarded a grief seed - and with it, access to a brand new power! What sort of power did you get? Is it a useful one, or is it not so useful? Maybe you've mastered it beautifully, and now you're showing off to all of your friends. Maybe you're having a hard time keeping it under wraps, and now you're wreaking havoc across the town without meaning to! A Dreadful Nightmare: You had an absolutely horrid day. As you drift off to sleep, your mind dwells on all the injustices you've had to endure. In response, your bed swallows you up, and your room shifts into a horrific Nightmarescape. What sort of Nightmare are you? What kind of Nightmarescape do you create? Hopefully your fellow magi can stop you before you cause too much damage! Wildcard: Feel free to use any information from the FAQ or the World Info page to make your own prompt!

Comments

[ceasetoexist]

Because.

[Because he hates himself. Because he shouldn't be here when so many others should. Because he deserves to be in pain.]

What, you need a reason for everything?

[the_determinator]

I... no.

[ Okay, maybe that was a little too invasive. She ducks her head. ] Sorry.

[ceasetoexist]

['You should be' is what he wants to say. It's right on his lips to say it. But somehow, he just can't, no matter how much he wants to. He just ducks his head a little, looking away.]

You should probably just go, alright?

It's a waste of time dealing with me.

[the_determinator]

I've got time.

[ She would have more -- if she could still SAVE -- but if she can't save in lower-case, then what is she really good at?

She thinks hard. In this world, what are the rules? How does she fix this?

Sans's corrupted gem. Maybe? ]

Can I see your gem, please?

[ceasetoexist]

[For a moment, Pokey just stares at the kid. But know what? Sure. Couldn't hurt.]

Here.

[The gem is a dark black and cracked, not a very pleasant state to look at. No wonder the guy seems so upset.]</small.

[the_determinator]

[ Her stomach lurches, and she almost recoils when she sees it. It looks unpleasant. Painful, even.

She digs hurriedly in her backpack until she finds it. Her last one. She pulls it out and touches it to Pokey's gem. ]

[ceasetoexist]

[Man, what does this stupid kid think they're doing? He's tempted to just push the kid away when the seed touches his stone and

Oh.

The soulgem starts to clear up and...it doesn't fully clear. Most of it is, but at least a little black is always going to remain there. Though at least now instead of feeling outright terrible Pokey just feels kind of like a jerk for being so rough with this kid.

He scratches the back of his head, awkwardly, not sure what to say for a moment.]

Hey. Thanks.

Sorry about. You know. All that.