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Phantasmal Rift Mods ([personal profile] phantasmods) wrote in [community profile] phantasmemes2018-05-24 10:10 pm
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TEST DRIVE 004

Hello and welcome to the fourth test drive for Phantasmal Rift!

Test drive threads are assumed to be game canon for accepted characters unless otherwise noted, so don't feel like you'll have to introduce yourself a second time to everyone you meet! As an added bonus, participation in the test drive comes with the chance to earn up to two items of loot for your trouble! Characters who are accepted can earn one item for having a top level, and one for tagging out to someone else's top level! Your SWEET LOOT will be included with your acceptance notice.

Additionally, characters currently in game can earn themselves a piece of bonus loot for the dungeon by tagging people's top-levels on the test drive! Existing characters get their bonus loot along with the rest of their loot at the conclusion of the dungeon.

This test drive takes place in Keystone Reef, a water-influenced Fissure to the northeast of the station. It is home to numerous fish and coral species, as well as a very interesting magical effect...

OPTION ONE: FINNY FUN

Under the water is where you woke up, and under the water is where you might be stuck for a while. The magic is lodged in you and has changed your form -- maybe a little, maybe a lot. Perhaps you only have gills, but you may also have a full set of changes, fins and no feet to speak of. Don't panic, you'll surely be fine if you just keep swimming...

Aside from the strange changes, it's a pretty cool place to be. If you've ever dreamed about scuba diving on a coral reef, the place that you've found yourself is perfect for that (minus the needing to scuba part). Curious fish swim up and then dart away into rock crevices, coral growths, and even down to bury themselves in the layer of sand at the bottom. The water is also fairly shallow, allowing you to surface if you so desire.

Even the sharks are friendly and just want to have as much a look at you as you want to look at them. Don't harass the glowing eels tucked into cracks between the rocks, though, they bite and don't particularly let go.

OPTION TWO: WORLD'S SMALLEST JUNGLE

This must certainly be an oceanside jungle - in spite of the humidity, the smell of salt on the air is strong. Brilliant greens and the occasional bright flowers, accompanied by island birdsong... It could be a nice place to spend an afternoon. There's not even that many bugs that want to drink your blood (though bugs in general are, well, quite plentiful).

Eventually, though, however far you go, you'll reach the beach and be met with the expanse of the ocean - blue, uncaring, and real big. While one side of the little island thankfully has land visible in the distance, the outer side just overlooks a near-endless expanse of blue. If you're a very good swimmer, you could probably make your way to land past the rocks of the reef itself... Otherwise, though, you might be just a bit stuck on your jungle island paradise.

At least until someone brings a boat.

OPTION THREE: SHIPWRECK

Both above and below the waterline are the remains of ships crashed upon the rocks, just waiting to be explored. Even though it has clearly been an incredibly long time, the chunks of wood and metal are still in fairly good condition, and the chance of finding something nice tucked in with them among the rocks is surely tempting to anyone with an adventurous spirit.

The wrecks beneath the waves also grow coral and seaweed, and provide havens for larger fish, dragon eels, and sharks. Those along the rocks above the waterline, on the other hand, provide a home for seabirds of all varieties. Most notable is the hulking shell of a shipping craft in the distance, looking very much modern if ruined by some centuries of exposure...

For right now, though, you'd best contend with the flotsam a bit closer to you, and the wildlife that might not take too kindly to your exploring. Below the waterline, the dragon eels found in a few places don't take kindly to being disturbed; above, you might run afoul of some overprotective seabirds protecting their nests. Maybe even an invisible seagull (normal sized) - how ridiculous would that be?
hairpincurves: (surrender the throne)

[personal profile] hairpincurves 2018-06-14 11:55 am (UTC)(link)
She sounds like she was pretty cool...

[Definitely like someone she could get along with...]

Was the series any good?
coagmentatio: 95% of the time end in sex (tickle wars)

[personal profile] coagmentatio 2018-06-14 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
A total badass, if you ask me.

[ There's a little sadness in his gaze, but he's keeping it averted. ]

Mm... I'll admit it wasn't my favorite beyond the value of the books.

[ His way of saying the books are invaluable to him, even if the story is super cheesy. ]

It was a hell of an idea, and the first volume set a great mood. The thing that was most unique was the protag didn't have a specified gender - they just went by "Xe" and the other characters never gave any clues.

When their love interest, Rem, came into the picture, things really kicked off. They had to fight to stay together, because the love interest had begun to change into a monster... But... something about them just being together was enough to halt the process. While Rem was never going to be human ever again, Xe still accepted and loved her. Even though she'd killed countless people and hated herself...

[ Mmmmm... he's kind of... avoiding looking at her as he says this part... ]

... Rem had a long road ahead of her, but Xe stayed by her every step of the way. That was the thing that kept me interested in the story. Even though I don't believe this kind of thing could ever happen in the real world, it was nice to be in one where it could, even just for a little while.

[ A heavy sigh slips out, after that... ]

The series really went to hell, though, when Xe's mom came back into the picture. She started trying to boss Rem around, telling her she wasn't "good enough" for her baby. It completely went against the mood of the story when she started saying shit like... Rem wasn't enough of a lady, and that she should start wearing dresses.
hairpincurves: (surrender the throne)

[personal profile] hairpincurves 2018-06-14 12:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[... That last bit makes her wince a little. That sounds a little familiar.]

Did she stay in the picture or was she ushered out eventually...? The story sounds great other than that...
makejapangreat: (alarm)

[personal profile] makejapangreat 2018-06-14 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[what the fuck do you even say to that]



Ah.

[good talk]
hairpincurves: (surrender the throne)

[personal profile] hairpincurves 2018-06-14 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
So yeah. Doubles nonsense. Not twins.
darkcure: (012)

[personal profile] darkcure 2018-06-15 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
I guess we'll just have to see...

[But she nods. And as Korra swims upwards, Elize is quick to follow. Her swimming speed isn't amazing, but... seahorse tails aren't exactly built for speed like most tails. Still, she's keeping up well enough.

And Teepo, well, he just hitches a ride in her arms.]
darkcure: (003)

[personal profile] darkcure 2018-06-15 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
Mhm-hm. Sometimes he talks too much.

[Elize blushes a little bit there.]
karappo: <user name=winterbolt> (I just compared drinking to love)

[personal profile] karappo 2018-06-15 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
Hm. You do have a point.

[He manages something of a smile, though it seems a touch strained.]

Things could always be worse.
have_hat_will_travel: (Huhwhat?)

[personal profile] have_hat_will_travel 2018-06-15 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Eh, it's okay. He seems like he's a big help to you, so...
coagmentatio: and when they said they didn't make those you tried to call 911 (u tried to order a magarita mcflurry)

[personal profile] coagmentatio 2018-06-15 08:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ Mm... he notices that wince, but decides not to comment on it. His expression is a little sour, though, at that question. ]

She became a nearly permanent part of the story and didn't change until the very last chapter.
hairpincurves: (but only for the fools)

[personal profile] hairpincurves 2018-06-15 08:27 am (UTC)(link)
What a pain... That definitely would've killed the series for me if I was actually reading it.

[... Akira pls.]
coagmentatio: (how did you steal an entire pie?)

[personal profile] coagmentatio 2018-06-15 10:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ He notes the strain, but doesn't comment. ]

Unfortunately.

[ But, with that, he glances away. ]

I'll get started looking for your family.

[ While he won't make it clear he remembers, he does mentally repeat the list: Osomatsu - merperson; Choromatsu - rabbit, squirrel creature; Ichimatsu - Nymph; Jyushimatsu - Demon; Todomatsu - another Faerie.

If he does come across any monster-looking folks, he... might have some questions. If they all seem as non-violent as Karamatsu, it should be fine. He hopes it is, because he... kind of likes the thought of not having to hunt monsters anymore. ]
coagmentatio: in the face with meat last night (just found out I slapped a vegan)

[personal profile] coagmentatio 2018-06-15 11:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's giving her a faintly dim smirk. ]

Yeah, that's why I can't say it's my favorite. It just happens to be what got me into reading.

[ AKA sentimental value, etc. ]
hairpincurves: ('cuz for every broken promise)

[personal profile] hairpincurves 2018-06-15 11:28 am (UTC)(link)
Heh...

[That's sweet.]

I don't have any romance novels, but if you want to borrow any of the books I brought with me sometime, you can.
karappo: (mfw abandoning brothers 4 pachinko)

[personal profile] karappo 2018-06-15 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Karamatsu had gotten used to some being more friendly to him than they used to be back home from his time in another world. But it's still touching to come across complete strangers willing to lend a hand, even now.]

It means more to me than I could repay. Is there anyone you might be looking for that I could keep my eye out for as well? It would only be fair to return the favor.

[And since he can fly, it'll be a lot easier to get around quickly.]
darkcure: (001)

[personal profile] darkcure 2018-06-15 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
He is. He helps me with spirit channeling and fighting. And, um...

He was my very first friend.
makejapangreat: (neutral)

[personal profile] makejapangreat 2018-06-15 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[After a moment, he ventures cautiously:]

But... you don't know who I am.
hairpincurves: (surrender the throne)

[personal profile] hairpincurves 2018-06-15 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Not immediately, but you do look familiar, which has been bugging me.
have_hat_will_travel: (Down and sad)

[personal profile] have_hat_will_travel 2018-06-15 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
... Oh.

[Pidonus just. Pauses. A couple pieces of the puzzle click together, but...]

I don't have a lot of friends myself. Kinda ironic given... Well, we can talk about that later maybe.

I'll work to keep both of you safe.
darkcure: (006)

[personal profile] darkcure 2018-06-15 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
You don't?

[She knows what it's like, not to have many friends. So hearing that is a little sad. Which might be why she gives a determined nod.]

We'll... We'll keep you safe, too.

You can count on us!
have_hat_will_travel: (Confident)

[personal profile] have_hat_will_travel 2018-06-16 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
That's the spirit!

[Pidonus giggles a bit.]

With that potential... We can get home soon!
makejapangreat: (neutral)

[personal profile] makejapangreat 2018-06-16 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
[He lets out a tense breath, gaze slowly dropping.]

I suppose the lack of sunglasses and alcohol on my breath does make it harder to recognize me.

[...that is, indeed, assuming everything else is the same— or at the very least similar enough...]
hairpincurves: (but you're no god to me)

[personal profile] hairpincurves 2018-06-16 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
[... And in but a moment does the color drain from her face and she jerks back a little.

No. No no no no no no no--]


You--you're--

[What the hell......]
makejapangreat: (neutral)

[personal profile] makejapangreat 2018-06-16 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, recognize me now, don't you?

[A wry smirk makes its way to his lips... but either way, he does move his tail, just a little, so that he can pull back and give her the space she obviously needs.]

But I don't intend to cause trouble any longer. I'll stay well out of your way. Stay safe, Akira.

[He turns around, then, and lets out another tense breath before looking over his shoulder at her.]

And for what it's worth, I'm sorry.

[... and with that, he's swimming off.]
hairpincurves: (but you're no god to me)

[personal profile] hairpincurves 2018-06-16 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
[... She needs time to process this, so she just... lets him go on his way.

What the hell...]