November Test Drive Meme

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Test Drive Meme #6 Welcome to Tabula Rasa's Test Drive Meme! As of this moment, apps for both secondary characters and new players are open. New player apps will be accepted until we’re able to fill our player cap as well as our app queue. For more information on this, please see the Applications page.

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Scenario A: No Rest For The Weary
Sleep is a brand new concept for the world, but there are still some hiccups that need to be worked out. As one gets tired, their eyes get heavy and the lights around them begin to slowly dim to mentally prepare them for rest... or, sometimes, the world forgets about those reminders. When this happens, it's not unlikely for someone to abruptly pass out on the spot when reality remembers they should be more tired right about now. It's an easy thing to overdo!

With these bouts of narcolepsy becoming an increasingly common problem, some of the more mischievous creatures of the world have begun to take advantage of it. If someone is unfortunate enough to fall asleep while outside, they're at risk of getting a new makeover from one of the wild painters, or shiny trinkets snatched by curious feathered dragons. There could also be something large and hungry roaming the area, or they might fall asleep in a precarious position. With so many ways for things to go wrong, it never hurts to bring a friend along when you're out and about.

There's also a very rare, very unusual occurrence where sometimes a person will fall asleep in one place and wake up deep within the tunnels of Mementos... but maybe it's just a case of sleepwalking? Although it is strange that no one ever seems to see it happen.

Scenario B: An Ode for a Gentle World 2: Electric Boogaloo
Whenever rain and lightning flash outside the electronics of the world begin to awaken. Though often unreliable thanks to their reliance on the weather, the few non-sentient machines in the world certainly have their uses. Trains carry people from place to place, and the computers offer a selection of programs for both work and play.

The jukebox in the Heavenly Blanc provides hours of "entertainment", for as long as the current storm ends up lasting. Music is something that's already been introduced to the world, but it seems that this time it's tried to put its own spin on things to questionable results. The songs it plays are, at first, the same few pop songs that have been taught to it, sung by an androgynous and generic-sounding voice. By the end of the first verse it starts adding new instruments - and it's apparently unsure of what does and does not count as an instrument. New lyrics have been added as well, featuring verses that are as likely to be random strings of nonsensical words as they are to be exact conversations that have been overheard tuned to fit the song. These new remixes are loud, confusing, and completely awful to listen to, only growing more chaotic as the track drags on.

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a way to force the jukebox to turn off, and volume stubbornly turns itself back up every time thunder booms in the distance. But it does have a karaoke version, if you're into that.

Scenario C: Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
Poké Balls are the hottest new thing to hit the market! Try your luck at Shibumenosaki's gatchapon machines and you might even win yourself a Master Ball, the only ball with a perfect-catch guarantee*! The economy is fake and everything is free, so what do you have to lose besides your dignity?

Once you have your favorite Poké Ball, all that's left is to use it! The "using it" part may be much harder than the "getting it" part, however. There are several different species that currently roam the world, and though some of them can be quite docile, others range from feisty to downright dangerous. It might be better to start with a small bird before trying for a vicious finned dragon. Even if you succeed in catching a dangerous species, there's no guarantee it'll want to listen to you without a great deal of convincing. If you want to be a good trainer, you have to put in the work for it!

* 1/8000 odds, perfect-catch is not guaranteed, Shibumenosaki UA is not responsible for any harm caused by the use of their products

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[symbolofstrength]

He sighs in relief when she begins to stir, sitting back a bit.

"I suppose you must have. Are you alright?" She didn't bump her head on the way down or anything?

[bazooker]

"Yes, I think so." She said before rubbing her head. Despite how much she didn't want to show it, she gave a slight wince.

"I-I should be okay if I sit down a bit." Hopefully the pain won't last for very much longer. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to trouble you."

[symbolofstrength]

He shakes his head with a slight smile at her apology, waving a hand as if to dismiss it.

"Don't worry about it, I don't mind." The way she's rubbing her head, though, that worries him. "Does your head hurt? I can take a look at it. I'm not exactly a doctor, but I have some experience in medicine and first aid."

[bazooker]

Despite his words, it still bothered her knowing he would take the time to help her. This was definitely not a good first impression, was it? With a sigh, she pointed to the back of her head.

"It hurts around here. I think I should be okay, it doesn't seem to be anything to worry about. I faced worse."

That she had fought against shadows much bigger than her before. A small bump on the back of her head is nothing.

[symbolofstrength]

She might be embarrassed, but he doesn't mind helping at all. It's just what he does, and he's happy to be useful.

Sam nods, maneuvering so that he can get at the back of her head and gingerly brushing the hair out of the way so he can get a look at the bump.

"Other than being tired and your head hurting, do you feel unwell at all? Dizzy, nauseous, anything like that." He gently prods at the bruise, testing her reaction.

[bazooker]

She shook her head. "No I'm not. I think I only hit the back of my head when I fell asleep." On that note, she didn't even remember when she did. All she could remember was how tired she felt.

"Thank you, I appreciate the help." A pause. "Although, I hate to bother you even further by asking you where we are at the moment."

[symbolofstrength]

"I'm just trying to make sure you don't have a concussion or any other kind of damage to the brain." Even a small bump is worth checking out, he thinks. Though her other comment does cause him a bit of embarrassment, as, well....

"As to where we are, your guess is as good as mine. I've been here for a while but I'm still not sure what it's called. Some of us have a theory that this place is made from our memories, mashed together, or is at least copying from them."

[bazooker]

"Copying mashed memories together?" She said to herself. This didn't seem all that different compared to Mementos. Or rather, it seemed to be a different version of it. With a small hum, she couldn't help but ask.

"Just what happens when you experience them?"