xistentiaooc | Test Drive Meme #2

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Test Drive Meme #2

Test Drive #2

I saw a flower, furrow, and brook

New TDMers are free to RP here as if "new" or "established;"
"new" is likely easier to keep in continuity after apping.

When gameplay begins, the second wave will have
their own intro plot and crash log!

CREATURES IN THE DARK

Far away from the city, the wall of light that is F.A.T.E.S. seems calm, glowing peacefully. You’re on an evening walk through the city, or maybe on a camping trip in the woods, or maybe on a romantic date on the beach; whatever it is, you’re outdoors, enjoying the apparent peace and quiet, for once.

That is, until you hear a noise. It’s a rustle, or a step, a branch breaking underfoot, a heavier sound than a human would make. And that’s when you find yourself faced with one of the many Xistentia critters: the Green Backed Bison. She's massive, with small horns and a broad, mossy back, a small calf at her side. She does not appear to want to charge you^[1], but that might change, depending on what you decide to do! Either approach it, run away, or go into aggressive mode; how will you react to being introduced to the incredible fauna of Xistentia?

Glitch in the City

The city of Xistentia now boasts a population of over 200 sentient souls! Congratulations on surviving your apocalypse, now feel free to enjoy the city and outlying forest. Today, a number of local businesses are open, including the local tailor, our diner Pop's Chocklit Shop, and Sue's Salads. For now, the only bar and lounge is the atrium of the Citadel, the outpost overlooking the sea. It's a lovely day to be out and about.

But at midday, the rendering errors begin. New arrivals, those who came into Xistentia since the second crash find themselves subject to a bizarre phenomenon, where a holographic projection seems to be floating above their head! It contains data about the character's marital status, preferences for fun and dating activities, and pet peeves... and perhaps embarrassingly, it isn't necessarily accurate.

As your daemon will explain the glitch is easy enough to fix! You can either move 100 yards from the location where it began, or another character can remove it for you by touching the graphic.

RENDERING ERROR #285
Preferred Alias: F.A.T.E.S. McWeirdo
Marital Status: Hateboning Nemesis
Preferred Dating Activity: Creating new universes, maintaining the equilibrium of the multiverse, organizing temporal divergences/alternate universes, restoring damage inflicted by D.E.S.T.I.N.Y.
Other Enjoyable Activity: DJing music
Pet Peeves: Unfiltered tap water, gluten-fee pasta, unscheduled apocalypses

Optional Code

GAME NIGHT

At 6 p.m., your Daemon starts making noise - a software update is being installed. It lasts for a few minutes, your Daemon mainly unresponsive if you attempt to make it do anything else than upload the data F.A.T.E.S. is sending it. Afterwards, it resumes acting as normal as it did before the update, but if you ask it, your Daemon will tell you:

Upgrade was installed for entertainment and integration purposes; Hangman.exe was installed.

Launch the application, and you will be given a match against one of your fellow citizens who also decided to join the game. On your holoscreen is a rudimentary, simple game of Hangman, as well as a chat window to taunt your opponent if you so choose. However, it becomes clear that F.A.T.E.S. has no idea what she's doing... the first word is 16 letters long, and she has pre-filled in the letters Z, C, and Q.

It's a good day to complain about technology, or start a new game afresh.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

hells yeah

Footnotes

Note any violence or injury in your subject headers, thank you.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Bailey's is just the irish twist on kahlua, and bloody delicious I will say. Oi, why are you shutting up the bug? Do you have a late-birthday surprise for me or is it trying to say something salacious and you don't want my virgin ears to burn? Because I'd sooner talk about that then your garden, I've had more than enough of nature to last several lifetimes.

[ After that he took a deep swallow of his milkshake, briefly fantasizing about Alec's cake again. Mm... that cake. ]

N is next, let's see if he's hung.

That's where the challenge lies! [ Faux pout. ] I'm not sure we can ever have enough coffee-flavored or cream whiskeys, are you? [ He likes his booze, this one. Let it never be said otherwise. ]

And I'm telling her to be quiet because she's not talking about anything we really need to discuss.

But--

If you'd rather not talk about nature, then why don't you tell me what you've been up to that doesn't involve a forest, hm? [ He smiles, not unkindly. ] Oh dear, we've killed the man. It looks like the word was 'disavow.' Should we try again?

Oi, buggins, will you listen to the bloody man? Hush! [ If Magnus didn't want to discuss it, then it didn't need to be discussed! His own narrowed-eyed look was focused on the creature, and Hexd calmly eyed them all before it resumed to grooming. ]

Anyway, I absolutely agree. Cream and whiskey go together like cookies and milk... which is also a good booze combination, come to think of it. I bet we could spike an oreo milkshake up with something. Makes me think we ought to run a place for the summer.

Apparently I've sent a man to the gallows. [ He snickered slightly, though it was a bit humorless- that was nothing new. ] Yeah alright then, try 'B' this time.

[ Anned gives a little mechanical-sounding huff and flutters some more. Lots of fluttering. Magnus, meanwhile looks a bit surprised. ] Thank you, Vex.

[ That was very generous of him, really. ]

Oreo milkshake, hm? [ Let him think about that a moment. Just a moment, because it takes no longer than that to decide it sounds like a good idea. ] I can see that being of some appeal here, can't you? [ He drums his fingers on the tabletop. He's mulling something over, that's for sure. ] I haven't been here long enough to get a good idea of what might really appeal, I suppose. [ It's not Eudio, he knows this much. And it's not Brooklyn. ]

Perhaps we'll save the next one! We're off to a good start, this word starts with B. Only one though. [ Magnus is fully prepared to occupy himself with hangman until the cows come home, seems like. And he's fully prepared to drink enough milkshakes to make the average man totally ill.

He is, of course, not the average man. ]

[ The fluttering was attracting the eye of Hexd, who sat up attentively and began to bat towards the other daemon again, highly interested in chasing or catching the movements. Vex just shrugged, because he figured that Magnus would tell him if it was something important- or even relevant. The last thing Vex needed to hear about was some pointless detail of his happy married life. ]

Anything cold and wet ought to make the masses happy in this ruddy heat. You know it's only going to get worse, tropical climates are merciless. Give 'A' a shot, then. B and A go so well together, don't you think?

[ Vex is right there with you, Magnus. This will definitely be a day of milkshakes and hanging stick-figures because honestly, he didn't want to think about anything serious. ]

[ The instant Hexd makes a move, Anned will flutter in the opposite direction. No doubt this behavior is very enticing. She seems to be looking for somewhere to alight, but isn't settling on any particular spot while she keeps an eye on Hexd.

As for what Magnus is or isn't saying, well. Stay tuned? ]

B and A do go well, apparently. It's the second letter! [ And, with regard to the other thing Vex said: ] I've resided in my fair share of tropical climes. I was born in one, after all.

[ There's a joke to be made here about hell, but Magnus does not make it. ]

Something to distract from the heat wouldn't be so bad!

Ooh, really? Well how about 'N' then? As in Nancy. [ A word/name that always gave Vex a slight giggle. ]

Were you? Somehow I'm not surprised you were born somewhere hot and sweaty. [ His wink was saucy, apparently the booze had helped add a little perk to his tired demeanor. ]

[ Magnus hums a long note while inputting the letter and waiting for a response. He then purses his lips and shakes his head. ] No N, though we were doing well for a minute there!

[ He sends Vex a somewhat wry look at the other comment. Not at all upset, mind you, more amused than not. But how very Vex. ] Considering the other half of my lineage is from hell, no, it's not that surprising, is it?

I'm Indonesian, you know!

Blast! Clever bugger. How about 'C' then, as a twist?

I have a weakness for you hell boys, honestly. Nico just showed up, I'm about tickled pink. Though his father did... [ He dragged his finger across his neck with a grimace. ] Me the last time we chatted.

You know I don't think I've ever been? Wait, no! I've absolutely been to Jakarta. It was all the rage in the 1970s. My lineage isn't nearly as exciting, unless you're excited by death and sheep.

[ Again, the game screeches petulantly about a wrong guess. ] It would seem we're not having any luck there!

[ Listen, Magnus' eyebrows are up and down and all over today. The comment about Hades elicits quite a look too. ] I see. You had something of a disagreement then?

You know, I actually spoke to Nico, briefly. He asked about Alexander. [ Also, 'weakness for hell boys.' Vex, you're too much. ]

Jakarta is where I was born. Of course, it was Batavia around that time. [ The list of people he would casually reveal this info to is perilously short. ] I hear tell a lot of people are interested in death or sheep or both.

Kindly tell the game to eff off then, and by eff off I mean give F a go. [ He chuckled a little to himself, took a large swallow from his milkshake, then continued. ] A bit of one. He wanted me to kill all my friends, I told him to bugger off, he cut my throat. Don't worry, I came out alright.

Did he now? Don't worry, his weakness is for blondes with sparkling blue eyes who are good with their hands. [ That wasn't entirely true given Nico's thing with Percy and Loki, but Vex never worried about the details so why should Magnus? ]

Oh yeah? I can't even remember the village I was born in, it was so bloody small. Not even a blip on the map at the time along the Afon Ogwr. Couldn't tell you what it grew up to be, honestly, I ran off to London first chance I got so that's more important to me. [ Not as important as Eudio, but... ]

[ Magnus listens while Vex speaks, only belatedly giving a shake of his head to indicate there's no F in the word either. An arm gets added to their hanged man. ] That really does sound like the only reasonable response to a request like that. [ Magnus generally is not one for strong language, at least not often, but apparently he believes that situation would warrant some words. ] I'm glad you're all right.

Oh, the thought hadn't even occurred to me! [ He blinks a few times. ] I was wondering if they'd spent time at the Wolf's Den. I can't recall. Maybe my memory is abandoning me in my old age!

I had a friend-- [ Magnus pauses a second. Just momentarily arrested in the thought. ] A very good friend who was a Londoner. I've told you this, haven't I? [ Maybe his memory really is going. He seems a tad lost there. ] It's been awhile since I went back.

You better be glad. [ He teased light-heartedly, or as light-heartedly as he could manage when it felt like a ball of lead had been replaced in his chest where his heart once was. ]

Maybe? I never went there. Ah, how about 'O'? O for old. [ At the question he shook his head, not recalling that particular story even if he had heard it before. Things tended to fall from his head when it wasn't relevant to the present. ]

I wish we had the chance, ruddy Mayor. [ That would have been a perfect way to spend the day with Magnus, had Eudio allowed it. ]

[ Magnus adopts an expression of mock affront. ] What other reaction could I possibly have? I happen to be very attached to you, you know. [ He says as much in a way that could easily seem offhand to most. And yet... ]

I'm sure I spent more time there being distracting than strictly necessary. Though Alexander often put me through my paces! He's a very adept instructor. [ He offers up a shake of his head at the letter suggestion, meaning their little stick figure now has two arms. ] Perhaps we'll get another chance?

[ After all, Magnus lives in hope. It's one of his driving characteristics. For now. Then again, if all this isn't enough to throw him, one wonders what exactly it would take for Magnus to crack... ]

[ The thought that people were attached to him was a nice one, especially when he felt the same way about Magnus. His grin was slight while he took another generous sip from his straw. ]

Mm, I'm sorry I missed that. I think I would have loved to see you sweat. Try 'S', luv. [ As for that latter comment, well, he just let it slide because he didn't hold out much hope whatsoever that they'd be able to restore their worlds. ]

[ Honestly, if you asked Magnus, he'd say it's hard not to be attached to Vex. Whether it's because of all the things they've experienced together or because there's something inherently and oddly charming about the man, it's hard to say. Probably both? Either way, Magnus definitely missed talking to him while he was in Brooklyn again for awhile there. ]

Well, I certainly can't go getting out of shape here! [ Wolf's Den or no, he'll find some way to get in some exercise. ]

There is an S! At the very end. Plural, maybe? [ Hmm. B A _ _ _ _ _ S, for yours truly's reference... ]

Hm, well it's not bananas. [ That was too short anyway. He rubbed a thoughtful hand along his jaw, suitably buzzed from the alcohol and distracted by the game to be melancholy about anything at the moment. Magnus Bane was certainly a cure all for his woes. ]

Yeah, I suppose I can't get outta shape either. I'm glad I built up pretty good in Eudio, I'm gonna need that here. How about 'D'?

[ The stick figure grows a torso at that offering. ] No D, unfortunately. How tragic.

[ Magnus is a cure for many things. Primarily boredom? ] Bananas would've been an interesting word. B-a... something, something, eventually S. [ Interesting. ]

I gather we'll need different things here than there. I wonder what kind of plants and ingredients I could get my hands on.

Have we tried 'G' yet? I can't bloody remember. Try 'N' if G doesn't work, let's get this fellow hung. [ Vex, aren't you supposed to prevent the hanging...? ]

Things? What do you mean, like, vitamins? Oh! For the shakes, right? [ He was still thinking about sweaty Magnus, admittedly. ]

G, yes! [ He shows their progress. A man with a head, neck, two arms, and a torso. And the letters B A G _ _ _ _ S. ] Should I do N as well?

[ Or do we want to try something else, since G was a success. ]

Oh, for any kind of potion, really. The good people at City Hall never had any trouble procuring the ingredients I needed, but I suspect it won't be the same story here.

[ Banish the thought of sweaty Magnus from your mind, Vex. No good can come of traveling down this road. ]

Nothing comes easy here.

[ ~~You say that and yet you use that icon...~~ ]

I think I know what it is! Do 'E' and 'T' and we should be set, luv.

Oh wait, doesn't baguette have a 'u' in it? Bollocks...

Edited 2017-06-24 02:39 (UTC)

[ Would anyone believe me if I said that wasn't intentional. ]

Nothing? Not even alcoholic milkshakes?

[ He frowns at the screen. ] I doubt it could hurt to guess E at this point. It might give us some more insight.

[ Magnus is trying to save this man from hanging. ]

It took them thirty minutes to get the balance on this one right so no, not even alcoholic milkshakes.

Go on then, what are you waiting for? [ Vex is slightly bloodthirsty at this point. ]

[ One brow arches slightly. ] You could always order the next without and let an old friend help you out.

[ Him. He's the old friend.

He's gonna magic you up some alcohol, Vex. And also the letter E.

B A G _ _ _ E S ]

That's an idea. Oi, should you really be using your magic on this shite? What if we get attacked by one of those massive trolls with the big ol' clubs?

[ Vex stared at the word with a deepening frown. ]

It's not bagpipes, issit?

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