tdm 14

[hohnkai]

T E S T D R I V E

Survival is the exception "living is an act of courage." THROUGH THE INGRESS The Ingress has pulled you in. Your body experiences several sensations at once: being pushed forward as if a hand is resting on your back, momentary and startling blindness, a gentle ringing in your head. You have difficulty discerning whether it is hot or cold, but where you have been prodded is noticeably warmer than the rest of you. Some may suffer from dizziness while others are perfectly fine. Once equilibrium has been reestablished, you will notice you are standing on a rocky planet. Former crew of the Moira are there to greet you, and it’s a grim message they have to share. The Moira has crashed and is beyond repair, but there’s good news... the destination the crew has been heading towards for over a year? You’re standing on it. But before you get into exploration and survival, it’s best to deal with the effects of coming through a broken Ingress. ☄ slip and trip find your footing fast Coming through the Ingress has left your character with one of three changes - an age slip, a form of body horror, or an extreme weakness. The first, the age slip, will mean that the character is either older or younger and this change can’t be rectified during their first month in game. The second, body horror, comes in the form of an alteration to the character's body due to whatever they were carrying at the time they came through. If they were wearing a watch, it’s now fused to their wrist, clothes are permanent, knifes replace fingers, and many other alterations (anything goes) and it lasts the first month as well. The third, extreme weakness, can be a mental or physical decrease - weaker arms, legs, or the weaker ability to talk or do math. ooc: the choice of change is up to each player and this prompt can be game canon. ☄ introductions aren’t awkward as long as you don’t shake their hand too long A new planet. Physical and mental changes. Talk of a ship that crashed and a Hub that is home to the ‘creators’ of a technology you’ve never heard of. A lot is happening and the best way to sort through it is by getting to know the Moira’s crew. They’ll help you settle in and get you any care you might need, all the while informing you that the group is on its way to the center of the hub. Something that might seem mundane is an absolute necessity for survival. Ask a seasoned space traveling veteran for answers and guidance. ooc: this prompt can be game canon. ☄ dealer's choice just make the right one Characters have the option of coming through an Ingress that is any possible location on this planet. It can be inside a cave, at the top of a rock formation, etc. This means you can have your character have to climb or slide down, have them yelling for help, and have other characters see them and come to their aid. Your character's arrival is completely up to you, and since this is a unique situation that hasn't happened before, go nuts with it! ooc: this prompt can be game canon. OUT OF CHARACTER INFO FAQ | LOCATIONS | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS | NAVIGATION For mature or graphic content, please label. For questions, please direct them to the FAQ. As always, be kind and have fun!

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[efficacy]

Uh-huh.

[ It's wry and fond, her lips pulling into a smirk even as she tightens her grip and squeezes his hand gently, her thumb stroking up and down along his. ]

That was almost a little charming of you. Whom have you been practicing on?

[ Now she's just giving him a hard time because that's how she rolls. He's still a terrible flirt, for sure, but she knows she never has reason to doubt his devotion to her. ]

[arcreact]

[ His ladies' man image has been suffering immensely around here, what with his serial monogamy problem. Some extremely half-hearted, empty flirting is really all he has to show for himself. Pep'd be proud, not that he's gonna say anything about it. She already knows.

He gives her a sly look that really isn't all that sly. ]

I'm afraid to give names. You're a dangerous woman, Ms. Potts.

[efficacy]

[ Pepper's lips flatten as she presses them tightly together in effort to stem a smirk in response, but it's a lost cause -- the corner of her mouth twitches, blue eyes alight with warm amusement.

This silly banter is infinitely better than facing the reality right now. ]

Oh, it's true. I might fly into a fit, maybe throw things. It would be an ugly, ugly scene-- completely terrible.

[arcreact]

[ Ignoring shitty circumstances that they're powerless to immediately change has served them well thus far, and likely won't stop. And anyway, this is the most uplifting conversation he's had in weeks.

A grin momentarily breaks through - he can't help it - but then he's rearranging his expression into something carefully contemplative, like he's suddenly seriously considering this scenario. He leans forward, conspiratorial. ]

... You know what? I take it back. Start with somebody named Hawke.

[ But really, jokes aside, the thought of Pepper in the same room with some of the fools he's befriended around here is too beautiful to pass up. ]

[efficacy]

[ She huffs a small laugh at that, reaching out with her free hand to lightly poke his shoulder with her knuckle in a distinctive (albeit playful) shame on you manner. Don't think she's not on to you!! ]

Why do I suddenly feel like you're manipulating me for your own ends, here.

[arcreact]

[ Tony lifts his free hand to where she pokes at him, as if cradling a grave injury. He even manages to look affronted. ]

Would I ever do that? C'mon. I defer to your authority 100%.

[ There's lengthy pause, where he worries his lower lip and considers that previous statement. ]

... Okay, 70%.

[efficacy]

[ Nice try, but she's long since turned immune to that particular look. At least when used in situations such as these. She scoffs and gives him the tight-lipped oh please look in return at first, not even bothering to point out the fault in his logic -- waiting instead for him to realize it himself.

Good boy. :') ]

Oh, wow. Seventy is actually generous, coming from you. [ Twelve percent, oh my god ]

So, how many people do I need to apologize on you behalf, here? Or should I just go straight for the PSA type of thing, you have been here for six months...

[ With no supervision, is the implication. ]