Test Drive Meme: August-September 2017

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Welcome to the Underground test drive meme! This is where you can try out the AU version of your character, start some potential CR and get a feel for the world of the game. Choose your character's species, read up on the available factions and you're ready to go. Put your character's name in your subject line when you post, tag out, and have fun!

Note to potential players: Looking for an OOC space to brainstorm your AU? Head over to our permanent character workshop post to ask for feedback and share ideas.

Note to current players: Activity in this meme counts as game canon! So you can use it for activity check. If you end up playing anything that you can't or don't want to use as game canon, it's fine to ignore it. (In that case you shouldn't submit it for activity check.)

Here are some prompts to inspire you:

1) WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE. Welcome to London! It's time to introduce yourself to your faction, to your fellow supernatural citizens, would-be friends, potential enemies... Will people quake with fear or awe when you enter the room? Or are you some nobody trying to make a name for yourself? Either way, gotta start networking.

2) THE RACE IS ON. The competition within your faction is even worse than the competition outside. That guy over there has turned sucking up to your boss into an art form. What about the woman who works out at 5am every morning and can probably punch through a wall? If you want to climb the ladder, you'd better start working harder.

3) THE WRONG DIRECTION. It's a big city and it's easy to get lost. Normally that's not such a big deal, but this time you've taken a wrong turn and ended up in hostile territory. If you're spotted by the wrong person, you could be in for a seriously bad time. Is there anyone around who can help?

4) NEVER LOSE CONTROL. You had one drink... or two... Maybe it's almost the full moon, or maybe there's some magic in the air messing with your hormones, but you're this close to going all out with your fangs or your claws or your magic. You need to get out of here, fast.

5) SWING IT, SHAKE IT. You've got a disco ball, a killer outfit and music so loud you can feel it pumping through the dance floor. Show the humans how it's done.

6) KARAOKE. It's karaoke night in one of London's favourite supernatural bars and that tone-deaf werewolf is hogging the mike again.

7) RUN AROUND. It seemed simple, right? One errand to run, just one. And yet the world seems to be conspiring against you. Your alarm didn't go off, you missed the bus or train, you got caught in traffic, someone spilled their drink on your brand new leather jacket, you tripped over and literally fell headfirst into a dumpster... Oh, God. Could this day get any worse?

8) CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE. Anything goes.

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[trustmeimagenius]

Artemis stared, turning to look at the shop, and then to the rather... odd person who had approached him with the question. One of his eyebrow raise, just slightly, as if to spread question as to why he would be asked this question. And then, with a voice that is tilted to be an innocent as possible while still being accusing:

"You have a problem with shops intended to raise money for those in need?"

[hellofabird]

"I've got a problem with shops not being what they're supposed to be," he continues to grumble, looking at the Oxfam shop as if glowering at it for simply existing will somehow make it the fish and chips shop he so desperately wants. He's paying absolutely no attention to that slightly accusing tone in Artemis's voice, as the Doctor just focuses on the shop instead.

"And this," accompanied with a dramatic point, "is supposed to be a fish and chips shop."

[trustmeimagenius]

"And at what point in time was it supposed to be a chip shop?" Artemis asks calmly, still thinking the man has rather odd priorities. Businesses change all the time. Food establishments more so. It was how the market worked.

[hellofabird]

"When I was here last," the Doctor grumps. I'm sorry Artemis, were you looking for things like 'actual dates' and 'not vague answers'? Because guess what, it's not happening.

[trustmeimagenius]

"And you are aware that food establishments are often quickest to change hands or leave a premise due to the market tastes changing?" It was worth asking, even if he did sincerely doubt that this man would understand.

[hellofabird]

"Obviously. But not the ones that I like. And not so soon!"

It's just grumpy nonsense until the end of time. Yes, shops change but not this soon! He hasn't been gone for that long, after all!

It's also possible that the Doctor...doesn't really realize how long he's been hanging out in the Other Realms. This shop was an Oxfam shop for the past five or so years.

[trustmeimagenius]

Artemis pulls out his phone, making use of the free wifi and googling the street address. He examines the information.

"Five years is 'so soon'?"

[hellofabird]

"Of course it is," the Doctor responds, like it's the most obvious thing in the world. "That's barely any time at all in the grand scheme of things."

[trustmeimagenius]

"And yet for many people, five years can mean a lot of change," Artemis spoke very calmly. "Have you considered that you are being an imbecile? There are other fish and chip shops."

[hellofabird]

"Have you considered that you're not being helpful?" the Doctor sasses back, mimicking Artemis's tone of voice in a not at all flattering impression. "Of course there are other fish and chip shops, but I liked this one."

[trustmeimagenius]

"It has not been here in five years." Artemis' tone is clipped. "I would suggest, how do they put it?" He looks thoughtful. "Oh, yes, getting over it."

[hellofabird]

There's a paaaaaaause while the Doctor looks at Artemis. Eventually he pauses, shrugs, and answers. "Nah. Don't think I will."

[trustmeimagenius]

Artemis looks, giving a tut of disapproval. He types. "The same business opened up a new shop two streets away." He reads from his phone.

[hellofabird]

"Oooh, really?" Well color the Doctor interested. "Come on Grumpy, we're going to get lunch."

Because of COURSE Artemis is invited on the getting lunch adventure, why wouldn't he be?

[trustmeimagenius]

Artemis should say no. He want to say no. But... he's actually vaguely intrigued, despite himself. And so he follows this odd person, wondering just what will happen if it is not the same quality of fish and chips. Also

"You're going in the wrong direction."