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

[guardimom]

We do! I admit this is not quite the battle situation I am accustomed to, but we fit together like cinnamon and butterscotch.

[giacoso]

Really? What kind of battle situations are you accustomed to, then?

[guardimom]

Our disagreements are usually resolved through discussion. When that is not possible, I wield flames.

Facing so much genuine hurt and healing it...it has been a long time since my last war.

[giacoso]

Discussion...sounds pretty peaceful, if you can handle a lot just by talking it out.

But at least it feels like we're making a world of difference this way, doesn't it? Everyone here is so happy when we get rid of the nightmares...

[guardimom]

It does. To be able to protect others means everything to me...even though there seems to be an invisible wall between us. I am not unaccustomed to such a cold distance, but...

I am glad to have the company of fellow magi.

[giacoso]

It's a shame, but as long as we know they're safe, that's the reason we fight, isn't it?

I don't think I'd be able to handle it on my own, either, though. To know I'm not fighting alone is a big help!

[guardimom]

It is. We all have our precious friends and families...and each other as well.

[She laughs, then digs through her bag to offer her traditional post-battle cookie.]

Thank you again, Sayaka. It is always a breeze to fight by your side.

[giacoso]

You don't have to thank me at all, Toriel. I just hope I don't make you worry too much!

[She says, taking a huge bite of the cookie, a pleased smile drifting onto her face as she tastes the cinnamon-y goodness..]

I know I can be a little reckless, after all!

[guardimom]

I will always worry. It has been my job for as long as I can remember! But I believe in you, Sayaka---you are doing wonderful work and becoming so much stronger.

[giacoso]

I'll do my best not to disappoint you, then! You're getting to be pretty strong yourself, after all. You do a lot for me and the other girls...

Hey, maybe you can teach me how to make that butterscotch pie of yours?

[guardimom]

[She claps her hands delightedly.]

It would be a pleasure! We can also invite anyone you would like to share with, if you would prefer a bigger group.

[giacoso]

Well, obviously Madoka has to come along...oh, and Kyouko would love it, too! It'll be great, I'm sure of it!

And we have to make one for you too, of course!

[guardimom]

You would do that? I would be honored to sample whatever you prepared!

[It has been so long since anyone has cooked for her. Well...Papyrus tried, but there were some things that simply did not belong in spaghetti.]

[giacoso]

Well, I'm not exactly some kind of fancy-schmancy baker or anything...b-but for you, I'll definitely try my hardest! Just you wait and see!

[guardimom]

I know you will! You always try your very best.

I do not wish to keep you away from your friends too long---they must be quite worried.

[giacoso]

Then we should go swing by and grab them! Let's not keep them waiting too long, shall we? We have pies to bake and victories to celebrate!

[guardimom]

Then please lead the way!

[Toriel claps her hands together and changes back to her usual dress, eyes aglow. She's definitely ready to put the misery behind them for today.]