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Test Drive Meme #004
KHU IODUAN; TEST DRIVE MEME #004    | |
I. THE OPARA CORE - May I Borrow That? The engineers of the Opara Core facility are always on the lookout for new technology they can adapt into the ever-growing web that provides communications across the archipelago and beyond. Their staff are assembled represent a wide swath of the native races in Konryu whose skills are mechanically-inclined, and of Dreamfolk who've arrived and want to pitch in. Part of their standard operating procedure is to take an interest in tech coming in with the newly arrived Dreamfolk. An excitable female Muin, her bright shock of electrically pink hair and matching, jewel-like eyes alight with a madcap glee, is wheedling for whatever gadget you have on your person. "Please?" she asks for the third time, blinking at you hopefully. "I'll put it back exactly how it was when I'm done. I promise..." II. KIRIN RODEO - Place Your Bets! At the end of every month, the Mounted Division of the Sentry holds their skills competition. When they're not on the field, their steeds are often the subject of much admiration from children and more than a few adults. Astride many breeds of kirin, some lithe and fleet, some stockier and stronger, these off-duty officers demonstrate their control and bond over the notoriously strong-willed and intelligent creatures with complicated maneuvers. There's a surprisingly in-depth system for betting on one's favourite to win the various matches, and just about everyone's willing to explain the odds to newcomers. There's only one rule: all proceeds go to funding of the city's charities. (Bragging rights on winning are still yours to keep.) Two bells ring loudly over the crowd - last call for wagers! III. WE HAVE REGULATIONS ABOUT THIS - Munga on the Loose! Munga are ill-tempered, rat-sized spiky lizards with a gift for camouflage, and whose venom in their spines and teeth is also highly hallucinogenic. And... they're on the loose. Fortunately, keeping them is highly regulated, and pretty much everyone in Aifaran knows about them, but loose Munga are uncommon enough that the reaction is more likely to be startled flailing at a hint of spines and skittering. Today someone's exotic pet has slipped out of their hands, and it's trailing a harness and lead as it zigzags away, prickling and hissing and going for the ankles. It's given a wide berth, except by those who don't notice until it's too late or those too preoccupied by something else. Hopefully the proper authorities have been notified to catch and return the creature, but maybe someone helpful can keep it from getting too far away? IV. KNOWLEDGE IS PRECIOUS - Accosted By Monks The Tariken monks are out in full force today, their orange and green robes making them easy to spot in a crowd, and there's a high chance you might be approached by one. Their sect values knowledge above everything else, so recording information from Dreamfolk, who are transient to Konryu, is something they see as imperative. Some of the questions are standard ("what's the name of your world? is it anything like Konryu? do have have any special position there?") but sometimes they move into stranger territory, like what's your favourite bath soap scent and how many times you wear your socks before washing them -- all of which are asked with the most studious attentiveness, just in case your answer holds the secret to the multiverse. V. INTO THE UNKNOWN - Watch Your Back Out There The sea patrol discovered the new irregularity a few days ago, reporting that it looks like a series of tall and jagged stone towers rising up from the ocean. It's incomplete as these planar-shunted locations often are, as if something massive had taken a bite of some mysterious city and then spat it whole into the seas of Konryu. Having been chosen as part of the exploration team, you've been working your way through the complicated labyrinth of stone tunnels and dead ends, searching for what the Opara engineers had enthusiastically described as a potential new power source. "Trace the green glowing power lines," was their (sort of helpful) instruction. However the lean, dark and toothy thing you've just glimpsed should probably be a more pressing concern... warn others? Take it on yourself? Pray it hasn't spotted you? VI. WILDCARD - Because You're Not The Boss Of Me Anything else that doesn't fit the above prompts is welcome, just keep it within the game setting please! Applications • Reservations • Taken List • Game Navigation |
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[ Loki had frozen for about six seconds, six was almost too long, but he turned to look politely at his interrogator and made comfortable, non-suspicious eye contact. This child looks familiar in a way Loki really, really doesn't like, and it agitates him more to not know exactly why yet. He's supposed to be the one with the secrets. ] Hi. Did I say that? Yes, yes I did, alright, that's correct, but I parted with it long ago, so-- I can't give you anything important or informed... [ Loki's a strategist. But he's also petty. ] But everyone knows Thor Odinson! Of course, of course, our most legendary and honorable princelet. He was to rule, but when I was last there, didn't appear to have table manners down, so I do wish him the best of luck. [ The monks were writing this down too. Loki blushed a bit, but giggled. ] No, he's a good man... so good he assumes you can win in every situation by challenging it to a noble brawl... and is too busy striking heroic poses to have time to read... [ Shakes head vigorously. ] I don't know him directly, just of him. He's loud at parties and very loved by all, including me.
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excuse u loki he is not a child, he is 21 whole years old and could definitely grow a beard, if he wanted to"Really? I don't remember seeing you around before." To be fair, there are more Dreamfolk now than there were in Keeliai, and they're more integrated and spread out into the city. It's not that strange for Tony not to recognize one of them.
He grins at Asgard Dude's description of Thor. Tony knows very little about Thor or Asgard, but from what he does know, that's all totally believable. "Yeah? I've never met him, but he shows up on Earth sometimes. I hear he really likes Swedish meatballs."
The crowd has shifted slightly, absorbing the Tony as the gathered scholars take a sudden interest in the newcomer who also claims to be familiar with the magnificent kingdom of Asgard.
"It's cool to run into someone else from our part of the multiverse. What's your name?"
Loki will call anyone he perceives as vaguely younger a small child, can't stop him.
[ It's a relief he doesn't end up offended at Loki's jabs towards his disgrace brother. In fact, that kind of validation even soothes Loki. His smile turns looser. It's not often someone doesn't rush to defend Thor-- as if he isn't a beefy intimidating bully that can defend himself. ] Congratulations, I'd recommend keeping it that way unless you find "likes swedish meatballs" to be a deep, engaging personality trait. [ Shrug! ] It's cute to watch him swing oversized hammers around, so feel free to be entertained from a distance.
[ Aw... He wasn't the absolute center of attention anymore. A small sacrifice for information. ] You're right, it's been a while for me, and I've always had an interest in Earth, very eventful place. It's Lyn, pleasure to make your acquaintance. And you are...?
tony is a tiny adorable baby
"I'm Tony." His grin returns. "Depending on what version of our universe you're from, you might have heard of me. Tony Stark. Good to meet you."
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[ ...Tony was a common name. Plenty of humans have that name. Loki tilted his head. This kid was too wholesome, not a self-righteous alcoholic who likely wore sunglasses indoors and practiced witty quotes in a mirror. Impossible. Silly, silly him. And then, Loki choked on air when the last name came. ] I-- yes. [ Composes self, but fails, remaining flustered. ] You're a bit of a celebrity where I'm from. Perhaps you still are, but you're certainly smaller, and different. Iron Man junior, surreal... Uh, that's good, though, don't take it as an insult. Life tip-- you're perfect just the way you are! Wow, how old are you? [ Gapes and circles around Tony, examining him like he's at a museum. ]
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'Lyn' is obviously taken aback – flustered, even – when Tony introduces himself, which, Tony has to admit, is quite an ego boost. Wow. He was mostly joking. He's definitely not famous on Asgard in his own world. But in Lyn's universe, he's not just known on Asgard (perhaps vaguely, as someone the crown prince occasionally mentions in tales of his exploits), he's a celebrity? For real?
"Yeah, I've heard most versions of me are older when they start the Iron Man thing. I'm twenty-one, I was eighteen when I came here, but— what did I do in your universe that you guys on Asgard know about me?" He's really curious. Can you blame him?
Hearing of his alternate universe interstellar fame has even put him in a good enough mood that he doesn't mind the way Lyn walks around him, staring like he's a zoo exhibit.
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You had saved your planet several times, were a figurehead for your heroic causes, and from what I'd heard in passing, had built a powerful business empire. I don't believe the latter was something my people knew of, but as I said, Earth culture interests me. Your own kin knew of all your successes. [ And failures. Loki isn't going to tell him about that unless he had teeth pulled. It was kinder not to, anyway. Look at him, a regular do-gooder. ]
[ Loki stopped in front of Tony again. ] It's an honor. Are there any other heroes like you here? [ Chuckles. ] I'd like to be mentally prepared. Not be too obviously starstruck next time, perhaps! I must seem unbecoming.
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"Well, thanks. I've always wanted to use technology to help people, so... I'm glad to be able to do that. Things have started getting pretty crazy on Earth – somebody has to step up." And, well, being universally beloved on two planets is just a nice bonus, isn't it?
"It's just me and two of my friends right now. Pepper's here – she's Rescue." Who Tony assumes you've heard of, because she's awesome. And surely there's no such universe where Pepper and Rhodey aren't by his side through all his adventures, right? That would be a terrible universe.
"The other one... you wouldn't know him." Hopefully... "He's, uh, a friend from school." The less said about Gene's super alter ego, the better. "But our corner of the multiverse sees a lot of action here. Steve Rogers was around for a little while, and a couple other versions of me. This place seems to draw in a lot of... heroes, I guess. It might be something about having a lot of psychic impact in your world, or something like that. Anyway, if you stick around long enough, you'll probably run into people you've heard of." Tony grins. "Maybe Thor will show up."