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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?
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A!

[personal profile] labelledamesauvage 2018-05-25 02:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[Juliette swims over, auburn hair cascading about and legs bare. She's got a sword on her belt, a bag and an instrument case over one shoulder, and for some reason a pair of boots on.]

Ah, ma foi, the sharks do not seem so mean. But I see the problem you have! Hold still, then.

[She swims down a bit, and tries to move his fins free, tugging a bit to get him to move backwards, so she can then move them out. Of course, the question is... how ticklish are fins?]
Edited (readability) 2018-05-25 14:43 (UTC)
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[personal profile] herolytical 2018-05-25 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It hasn't quite sunk in that the pretty young woman who he got the attention of, was not quite wearing anything on her legs right now besides the boots. He was mostly focused on the fact that there was a shark and he was caught, so her help was really needed about now. ]

Maybe not but I'd really not push my luck and.. well.. you know.

[ He doesn't wanna be shark food, essentially. Though as she starts tugging, it's becoming apparent his fins were kind of ticklish as he tried to bite back a small bout of giggling. Deciding to try and not squirm too much as he made to move back in an attempt to help her with getting his fins free. ]

I didn't realize just how sensitive these things were.
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[personal profile] labelledamesauvage 2018-05-27 01:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Shh, shh, almost have it....

[ It's not that she's trying to tickle him. ]

Almost... just a little bit...

[ She hums a bit, and perhaps Izuku might find it a little easier to resist the tickling. ]
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[personal profile] herolytical 2018-05-28 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[ Nodding curtly to her words, Izuku did his best to relax so it'd make it easier for her to help him out and not focus on the ticklish part of this whole ordeal at all. He didn't even realize the point where it became a bit easier to not be bothered by the sensation, his movements mostly stilling which would likely be what helped to get his fin free from the coral. ]

T-Thanks for helping me, by the way.
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[personal profile] labelledamesauvage 2018-05-28 01:02 pm (UTC)(link)
A pleasure!

[ She manages to get it free, then lets go of the fin. ]

And there, you have freedom again! Excellence!
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[personal profile] herolytical 2018-06-01 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ Upon her actually managing to free his fins from the coral, Izuku instantly perked up and practically beamed as a result. ]

Ah! Thank you so much! I really owe you one!
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[personal profile] labelledamesauvage 2018-06-01 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
A most decided pleasure. With all the craziness, it seems best to stick together and help, n'est pas?

I am Juliette and I am pleased to be of your acquaintance.

[She gives a small bow.]