Test Drive Meme: The Overflow

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PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR THREADS OVER AT THE LATEST OVERFLOW POST, THANK YOU.

CITY OF ARIEL: THE TEST DRIVE THE OVERFLOW Since the last post is fast approaching 3k comments and getting laggy for some of our players, we have decided to go ahead and stick up the overflow post. Please continue your threads or start new ones here if you'd like. To make this easier on those continuing threads from the last meme, here's a handy form: <small>(<a href="THREAD URL HERE">Continued from here.</a>) between <user name="CHARACTER 1"> & <user name="CHARACTER 2"></small> Response here! Please remember to let your thread partners know you've bumped your threads over here as well! We started the meme early to give you plenty of room to do just that. ◆◆◆◆ With the City of Ariel grand opening only a month away, we are holding our first ever test drive meme. Tag in and see how your character would settle in the game. You're a fresh face in the city, newly processed, and arriving at a bustling time. The city is expanding and you are greeted first in the re-education center by your helpful counselors and then directed out of the building to a large festival. Be puzzled, make friends, have sex, or whatever you want! There are no restrictions on thread types played out here. Your first awareness that something has gone wrong comes during a groggy moment of semi-lucidity when you look around yourself and find that -- instead of wherever you remember being last -- you're in a chair, in a room with a man you don't recognize. He's sitting behind a desk whistling to himself and sorting paperwork. The whole atmosphere might remind you of a high school guidance counselor's office, only with far more comfortable chairs. When your head clears enough to speak and you ask him where you are, he smiles brightly and says, "Welcome to the City of Ariel." You were brought to Ariel during a very special time! There's a large festival going on celebrating the new expansions to the city and everything is decked out for it. Everything is bustling and vibrant in the city today because of the celebrations. There are decorations up, food vendors set up all along the streets, kissing booths, games, and just about anything else you can imagine an event like this would have! The people of Ariel are out and about as well, some are in vibrant costumes and others are just checking out the sights. Some of the more exhibitionist types are even having a little more fun out in public than you may be used to seeing back home. As soon as the grogginess from your arrival passes, you are allowed to leave the re-education center and see it all for yourself. Upon exiting, you are even handed beads of various colors, several of each so you don't worry about running out. Each color has a special meaning listed below: pink - toys blue - oral yellow - watersports green - age play lavender - crossdressing orange - multiples grey - bondage white - hands (mutual masturbation, fingering, handjob) red - blood black - wildcard These are to aid you in making a connection with others. Show your interest in others and tell them exactly what you would like to do with them by sharing the beads. If you would rather take a different approach, feel free to walk around the festival and see what (or who) catches your eye. The point is to relax and get settled in your new home.
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Chi-Chi | Dragon Ball | F/M

[princessbride]

for bursting

[princessbride]

[The young man's acceptance of her goal is slightly surprising, considering how he had been criticizing her earlier actions. But she would have no problem in not forgetting it. Her little house in the woods is the center of the world for her, and she will do anything that needs to be done to get back there.

Even, she supposes with a little rational thought sinking in, if that means calming down a bit.

She nods, picking up another plate and savoring the familiarity.]

I just got out of that disgusting orientation or whatever they called it. [A glance his way.] You?

Thanks so much for the link, by the way! You're awesome.

[bursting]

[ Setsuna is calm enough once dishware isn't being tossed around. So long as you're not hurting anyone, Chi-Chi, or thinking of doing so, you're just fine in his book. And even though his immediate family is dead—at his own hands, even—he knows just how important it can be to people.

He's still got one waiting for him aboard the Ptolemy, after all. ]

I've been out for awhile. Just trying to assess the situation.

[ As best he can, anyway. He catches her eyeing the plate, cocking his head slightly. ]

Do you cook? That sort of expression... good food is important to you, right?

no prob. and ty!

[princessbride]

[Chi-Chi's about to ask him what he's seen - in her own way, of course - as that'd definitely be beneficial to her attempts, but before she can, he asks her a question. It's not really invasive, yet...]

You're good at reading people.

[It isn't said with any kind of anger or even sardonically. After being around people who are about as talented with figuring others out as a moose is with a dart gun, someone getting her without her saying anything is almost refreshing.]

And you're right. I do like cooking, I suppose- but it's not really like I have a choice. [For the first time in his presence, she actually smiles- a tiny, wistful one that's more sad than anything.] My husband has the appetite of a herd of cattle, so somebody has to do it.

[bursting]

[ A casual shrug. ]

Not really. It's just a look I've seen before.

[ But it's promising that she's calmed down significantly; Setsuna reacts very much according to his environment, and when it is peaceful—as peaceful as things could be with all that sex and ruckus going on around them, anyway—he is peaceful as well.

A smile is rewarded with one turn, bittersweet though it may have been. He's a touch awkward about it, but imitating others, mirroring their expressions, is a skill he's acquired over time. ]

I'm sure he appreciates it. [ Oh? It looks like this plate still had some food on it, and it seemed reasonably edible. He offers it to her. ] And your smile, as well.

[princessbride]

[Her smile? Now, that could almost be considered flirting, couldn't it? Back home, she'd take it that way. But here, with him, it doesn't seem that way. Luckily, they're both spared another freak out.

It does, however, get him a curious look.]

...what's your name?

[bursting]

[ It was definitely unintentional; Setsuna treats most everyone that way, at least those who have earned a small degree of trust. Most grateful for no more freak outs, though. Those are seriously no bueno. ]

Setsuna F. Seiei. [ A pause. ] And yours?

[princessbride]

I'm Chi-Chi, the Ox-King's...oh, never mind that.

[She's so used to saying it, it's almost second nature. Even now, she's still proud of it- it's just that it's probably not relevant. Plus, it's bad enough with trying to figure out what's going on here without explaining her papa.

She moves to put the plate on the partly repaired stand. Of course, she takes that time to give an even look to some curious passersby.]

So, what's your plan here, Setsuna?

[bursting]

[ A king's daughter? Or would that be wife? Curiosity infiltrates his closed off expression, but he dismisses the thought as soon as she does, moving right along. ]

Surveillance. Observance. Intelligence. Then I take action.

[princessbride]

[Those first three things...they aren't her style. Though she wasn't still mad at him, not really, she couldn't say she agreed..]

I hope that works for you.

[It's not sarcastic, even if the words could be construed that way.]

[bursting]

[ Sarcastic is ineffective at best with Setsuna, so she doesn't have to worry about offending him accidentally. Even so, though, he looks concerned. ]

If you're going to be more direct, you'll need a better weapon than just plates.

[princessbride]

[She tilts her head in thought.]

It'd be nice to have something better, but you have to make due with what you have.

[bursting]

[ Trying to follow that train of thought as best he can, even if reading people is considerably harder with that nasty chip stifling his brainwaves. ]

What do you usually fight with? Maybe you can find something similar.

[princessbride]

[No need to worry, Setsuna, Chi-Chi will make it nice and clear for you. She flexes her arm, making a fist.]

These haven't let me down so far.

[That much is obvious, what with the CHI-CHI SMASH.]

What do you know about martial arts?

[bursting]

[ Martial arts, you say? Setsuna's face lights up with very clear interest now. Which is saying something, considering "utterly stoic" is its default state.

By the way, impressive muscles you've got there. Not admiring them rudely or sexually, mind you, but as one fighter to another, girl, you've got some serious game. ]

Enough. [ Now you're talking his language. ] What's your preferred style?

[princessbride]

[Oh. Why hello there, Setsuna. Suddenly, you got a bit cooler and more interesting in her eyes. Be careful, though. You may unintentionally woo her.

Some girls like romance. Some girls like money. Chi-Chi likes those things too, but there's nothing quite like smashing someone's face in.]

My father trained me, so it's really his own style. It's based off the Turtle school, though, so I suppose I know a bit of the traditional forms.

[bursting]

[ Setsuna's about as seductive as a toad, but hey, feel free to admire some, too. It's clear from his upright stance, the spark of veiled ferocity behind his eyes, that he's a fighter as well. It would've been all the more obvious if he were in his space suit instead of casual clothes, which hang loosely from his form, but he's still strong enough in looks alone to ward off any would-be attackers. Which is fine by him, since fighting is something he'd rather avoid immediately.

Agreed on that smashing someone's face in bit, also. Even if it takes a bit more to provoke him into actually doing so. ]

Why don't you show me? Maybe some sparring will do us both good.

[ He nods towards a nearby spot, not as populated and better for that sort of thing. Isn't this your lucky day, Chi-Chi, to run into such a handsome young man who is perfectly willing to be your personal punching bag. ]

[princessbride]

[Dude, you are making her kokoro go doki doki so hard. Ahhh. ♥

Okay, not really, but that suggestion of sparring makes something light up in her dark eyes. Her lips arc into the tiniest of smirks as her arms fall to her sides.]

A few minutes' break won't hurt, will it?

[At any rate, she'll just be making her way to that nice, annoyance-free zone.]

Just know that I won't go easy on you.

[bursting]

I wouldn't expect you to.

[ Setsuna F. Seiei is, for the record, kawaii as fuck. Totally. Seriously. It's just hidden behind several layers of borderline murderous intent. And swords. Lots and lots of swords.

Okay, not really, but he likes that look in her gaze, challenging and fierce. He's following in tow, and most surprisingly, behind, near submissively. Chi-Chi should have no concerns about him underestimating him on account of gender; he's nearly been dropped by girls half his size on more than one occasion, and he already knows Chi-Chi is much, much stronger than she initially appears.

Setsuna puts a reasonable amount of distance between them, but doesn't lower himself into a fighting position quite yet. He's curious to see what she'll do. ]

Turtle style... is that defensive? But I'm pretty aggressive, myself, so it'll take a tough guard to stop me.

[ If you know what I mean ohohoho nah not at all, all serious business, this guy. Your move, Chi-Chi. ]

[princessbride]

[Chi-Chi isn't beyond attacking first, especially when she's pissed, but when she's of sound mind, she's like any experienced fighter and prefers to start up with an understanding of her opponent.

Unlike Setsuna, she does shift into a fighting stance, almost on instinct. One arm is held straight out, two fingers on that arm's hand sticking skyward. The other hand is held close to her chest, open palmed.]

The Turtle School is all about strength, endurance, and controlling your chi.

[She crooks a finger, moving it in a beckoning gesture.]

But if you want to find out more, you'll have to come and see. A lady never tells all of her secrets.

[bursting]

[ Feisty, isn't she? But he likes that about her, likes it a lot, and the corner of his lip lifts into a smirk, just slightly, to show that he's very much interested, and maybe a little bit more than what might be considered polite. ]

We'll see about that.

[ Both the strength, and the secrets.

Before she can notice his staring and get a serious reprimand for it, though, he's charging ahead, dropping into an aggressive stance in the time it takes one to blink, appearing to aim for a solid punch to her chest but shifting to a swift kick at her legs at the last possible second instead, a feint. ]

[princessbride]

[If she doesn't approve of his smirk, she doesn't show it. But it's probably very likely that she has no problem with it now, despite the fact that if he gave her the same look on the street, she might not have been so keen. Different rules apply to the battlefield, and she knows that as well as anyone.

She also knows that she may of underestimated him already, as she moves to block the obvious punch he's setting up and fails to register his leg coming in toward her. This knocks her off her balance and it could take her down for a down for a tumble. Luckily, low center of gravity inherent to the Turtle style and her own arm strength means she's able to catch herself on the ground and swing herself into a messy, pseudo-flip.

It's not the most convenient of positions, but it's more defensible than being flat on your back. And as soon as her feet hit the ground, she'll be directing a kick his way.]

[bursting]

[ Setsuna couldn't agree more, nor is he unaccustomed to being underestimated himself; serious in demeanor he may have been, radiating an aura of don't mess with me, but he's also on the shorter, leaner side. In terms of a battle of pure muscle, Chi-Chi would likely win, as would most others.

But Setsuna's strength lies in his speed, his agility, which the woman now has gotten a taste of. He moves in to finish the job, but she, too, is fast, and flips just out of reach before he can deliver a following blow. It wasn't the most elegant of maneuvers on her part, sure, but fighting isn't about looking pretty. It's about taking take your opponent swiftly and efficiently, and it's clear that's what she's gunning for.

The kick is high, hard, and hits the flat of his arm like a ton of bricks once it thrusts upward to catch it. He wobbles underneath her muscle, rattled by the sheer intensity behind the kick. He's certainly very much still in the fight, just caught off guard by her reaction time. He makes a mental note to watch out for particularly unconventional tactics, as she's employed. ]

Not bad.

[ And now he'll be throwing off that weight, or attempting to, and moving forward for his next assault, a thrust of his pointed hand to her gut to disable her.]

[princessbride]

[One of the nice things about her training is that she'd never been taught so formally, so everything she knows how to do is a mixed bag of what her father's learned over the years. Sure, it looks a bit uncouth sometimes, and would probably get her laughed out of more traditional circles. But hey. If it works, it works.

Like when her kick connects with his arm. She grins, prepared to add a sideways chop with her hand to his side- yet his speed prevents her. Instead, she'll be getting a hand right to her gut.

She pulls away, as much as she can, doubled over.]

Ngh- not bad yourself.

[Of course, the endurance training and the controlling of chi means she's a bit more tough than most, so she's not ready to be completely disabled.]

[bursting]

[ Uncouth is usually for the best, in his opinion. Uncouth meant unexpected, and unexpected meant a significant advantage in his line of work, where an otherwise unusual strategy could mean the difference between life and death. They're not fighting for such high stakes here, of course, but she's still managed to earn his respect, and that definitely counts for something.

Setsuna looks amused that his compliment is returned, though he doesn't let up. He will, however, treat this encounter a bit more playfully, a rare sign he's having fun, and aim to once again force her on a back, hook his leg around her ankle and send her backwards. Questionable that it'll even work, given how well-grounded she is, and it leaves him vulnerable should he fail, but he's willing to give it a try. ]