riverview: may test drive meme

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riverview test drive meme

Welcome to Riverview's test drive meme! Feel free to dip your toes in on the test drive meme to try out your character in the setting, play out a mission, and get samples for your application at the same time!

● There are currently 34 Character Slots available.
● Reserves are currently CLOSED. Applications are currently OPEN and will close on June 7th at 10:00 pm EST.
● Providing all parties are amenable, threads on the test drive meme can count as game canon, as the plot in the prompts presented is game canon.
● TDM threads do not count for Activity Check, but they do count for Activity Bonus Points, so long as all characters involved are accepted into the game.
● Threading on the TDM is intended for prospective new characters, so top-levels should only be posted by players of these characters. Since the events in the TDM are considered game canon, characters currently in the game are free to use the TDM prompts for logs and posts on the regular communities.

Feel free to use the prompts below or create your own scenario. The setting is built to be flexible, so feel free to make things up as you go.

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prompt i: the disappeared ones

Something strange has been happening in the city over the past few weeks, and it's starting to get kind of serious - people are disappearing. It started with a little girl whose parents are still convinced and terrified that she wandered off into the jungle to the north of the city, and things have only gone on from there. So far, a total of 10 children ranging in ages from five to their teens have gone missing, most last seen near one of the exits at the city walls or near where the river flows through the fences of the Inhabited City.

Today, it's reached the point where it's becoming a bit of an emergency. With so many sightings near the exits to the city, the government and Perimeter Guard have set up a joint search project, and are requesting volunteers to help scour the jungles in search of the missing kids. Any volunteers or members of the Perimeter Guard are offered a handout with images of the kids and will be forming a grid to search the entirety of the jungle. Which won't be easy, because it's not just a jungle out there - it's dangerous!

prompt ii: death from above

Normally, living inside the Inhabited City is a pretty safe bet. You can go day to day without running into a monster or risking any kind of danger requiring a fight. Generally, the tall, laser-fenced walls keep out anything particularly dangerous.

The problem with walls? They only go so high.

While usually assault from airborne monsters isn't a problem that's on the map, as residents who've been around for a while might remember from last year, there's a few weeks during late spring where a swarm of flying monsters not unlike feathery pterodactyls are migrating back to another part of the moon. They're only in the area for a couple of weeks, but during that time, residents can expect occasional attacks by swooping monsters if they should see easy prey. Usually, a good sturdy dark-colored umbrella is enough to keep them from seeing a potential victim or meal, but sometimes the attacks still happen. So the Perimeter Guard sends extra details, calling in all the reserves, to patrol the city and keep an eye out for citizens in distress. There's also a general call for anyone who's experienced at fighting to help protect their fellow citizens. Whether your character is being attacked or protecting someone else, be prepared - these monsters are quick and have very sharp teeth.

prompt iii: hot springs episode

It's been all over the news lately, the restoration of the old abandoned Amusement Park that was successfully cleared out and repowered, and is gearing up for a grand opening. However, thanks to a team led by Aecinos Ixocia and the technical expertise of Aoba Seragaki, there's another entertainment feature that was powered up and cleaned up at the same time, and is ready to open over the weekend - the Hot Springs!

Flyers and other advertising has been put up all around the city to alert city residents to the fact that the springs are opening, and expounding the various amenities and activities that the springs have to offer. Among the touted features are mineral hot spring pools of various temperatures ranging from cool to near-boiling, said to have healing qualities that moisturize and soothe the skin, as well as whisking away stress. There are a lot of testimonials to the fact that the springs have had an impact on chronic pain, headaches, and even temporary, acute illnesses.

If soaking in a hot tub isn't your thing, there are also lap pools, a wave pool, and even a few waterslides that are cleaned up and running smoothly - there's an easy and medium one for the less adventurous, but the other two slides are pretty harrowing! There's also a lazy river with inner tubes intended for couples or groups of friends to laze on and enjoy the warm spring weather. For those with something a little more frisky in mind, there are special tubes intended for romantic pairs or groups that go through a Tunnel of Love that lasts for 10 minutes and affords a pretty decent amount of rose-tinted privacy for lovers to enjoy.

prompt iv: the mud run

Ever heard of Tough Mudder, the Spartan Race, or Ninja Warrior? Well, something similar is brewing in Riverview. With the weather warming up, several companies in the city have contributed to the construction of a difficult obstacle course with three different levels of difficulty to make it challenging for people of all fitness levels. Featuring just about any obstacle you can think of, it tests participants' running, jumping, climbing, and other athletic prowess. It also tests participants' teamwork skills, since several of the obstacles can't be overcome without a little help from a friend or stranger.

But what about people with super powers? Isn't that an unfair advantage? Yep! It sure is! Any participants in the Mud Run are required to use a power dampener of some sort if they're super powered, so everyone is on the same level. Have fun with that!

prompt v: friendr/network

Whether your character is posting up a silly word game, trying to get hold of a friend, or putting out feelers for people to go out into the fray with, the network is going strong.

Alternately, an offer for a free app is popping up on new arrivals' devices - Friendr is a friend-finder and/or dating app. If characters choose to install it, they will fill out a short bio and parameters for what they're looking for, upload a snap of themselves, and then proceed to browse for matches. This is a typical swipe-left-or-right type app.

Code to post your character's bio is in the textbox below. An example of how it looks can be found here.

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Friendr base code is by photosynthesis.
The code in the textbox is for the default color scheme, but the Friendr app has a wide variety of themes, so feel free to customize with colors and patterns as you see fit, but do not remove the credit line out of respect for the creator of the code.

prompt vi: wildcard

Use the wildcard prompt to choose your own adventure and do whatever else you like in the setting!

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Teddy Altman | Marvel 616

[analienprince]

I.

[Being put on a missing persons' search wasn't what Teddy was expecting, if he'd been expecting anything at all when he arrived... But there are missing kids and teenagers. How is he supposed to turn his back on that? Besides, he's pretty sure he can handle whatever is out in the jungle. He sets out early to search, figuring as much daylight as he can get, the better. It's a little urgent to be taking too much time.

Mostly, he's on foot, but occasionally, he takes to the air to see if he catches any sign of the missing people.]

III.

[He's really not the hot springs type, but Teddy did decide to go ahead and pay a visit to the other attractions. The pool, the waterslides... It feels weird to be here and trying to have fun when he knows so much is happening back at home, but there isn't much he can do about it right now, is there? Not until he actually is back home.

So, Teddy scopes out the area, looking around. He may not be the type to go right up and start talking to everyone, but he does offer up a friendly smile if someone looks his way, and he's not going to turn down some chatting either.]

V.

	Friendr
«		»
	» Age: 18 » Seeking: Friends » Preferences: Guys » Interests: Basketball, video games, comics » Bio: If anyone recognizes me or knows what the Young Avengers are, let me know? I came here straight from Texas and I figure I can't be the only one.
	base code by photosynthesis
	Teddy Altman
	« ✘ ✔ »

V.

[knowsall]

from username: prodigy

Texas? What are you doing there?

[Is that where Teddy went after... what happened in Mother's realm? He hopes so. It sounds safer than most of the alternatives he's been worried about since he made a pretty big mistake. Is that even the right time frame?

Not knowing things is really not very fun, if he does say so himself.]

[analienprince]

Was. Now I'm here, I guess.

[And while things are... awkward between them, just a little bit, Teddy is almost relieved to see a familiar name.]

I thought it was far enough away to think about things, that's all. Did you just get here too?

[knowsall]

[He almost wants to push further, but that was his mistake last time, too. At least Teddy seems familiar with him.]

I did. Now I'm trying to work out what to do next. Most of what I know is out of date, or universe.

[analienprince]

Yeah...

Me too. It looks like we're here for a while.

[Which might be good in a way? As far as the entire break-from-his-boyfriend stuff goes. Terrible in other ways though.]

What was going on before you came here? Was everything okay?

[knowsall]

Still making our way through the multiverse. I don't know if I'd call it okay, but no worse than before.

[And if he wants anything more specific, David isn't just volunteering it.]

[analienprince]

As long as everyone is still in one piece, right?

[That's what matters. Well, and he'd like to maybe know more about Billy, but it feels weird asking David about it.]

i & v;

[wiccant]

( it's the big green guy in the sky that billy spots. he had been looking for teddy in every nook and cranny during his first several weeks here. checking the network, looking for a sign that he might be around only to--come up with absolutely nothing.

but it's been months since then. his search for the young avengers hasn't ended, but it's much less actual looking and more. waiting. they--didn't leave off on a good spot, but that doesn't mean billy cares for teddy any less.

never could, really.

which is why he stands just below him, doesn't fly on after him. brings out his phone and scrolls through the friendr app until he can find teddy's profile (texas, so before he was kidnapped), sends him a quick: )

Hey, T.

[analienprince]

Billy?

[Way to nearly knock him out of the sky, honestly. He's not entirely sure he knows how to do this... he hadn't been able to even write a decent e-mail to Billy, let alone text him.

But he wants to. It's Billy after all. How could he ignore him?]

Where are you?

[wiccant]

( better than surprising him mid-air and throwing him off, or so he hopes. )

Below you.

( which is. exactly where he's standing, wearing civvies and holding up the small glowing screen of his phone. )

[analienprince]

[Maybe. He lands in front of him, a little awkwardly, shifting back into his normal appearance for now.

Normally, he'd probably go in for a hug or something, but-- no way. Not right now. He wasn't planning on meeting up with Billy anytime soon and having it forced doesn't feel all that great.

He misses the times when he never doubted how to act around Billy, or what to say to him.]

... Hey, B.

[wiccant]

( it's the lack of hugs that definitely confirms teddy's timeline. any other time, he's--sure teddy'd run right at him, wraps his arms tight around his midsection, pull him in as close as he could get without smooshing him. lips press tight together as he keeps his eyes down, away from teddy's face. wrings his hands together in front of himself. )

Sorry. ( not for anything that happened (for not being able to protect him from mother, sure, but that doesn't count yet) but for--this. teddy left because he didn't want to see billy around, wanted space, but-- ) I'll--uh, I'll go, I just. .

( missed his voice, those hugs, him, but these few seconds did what he wanted: confirmed it is teddy. billy doesn't need to quiz him. he'd know teddy anywhere.

so he turns around on his heels, makes a mental note to avoid community housing and literally any other public place teddy might go for a while. )

[analienprince]

Wait--

[He reaches out to try and grab at Billy's wrist at least. He should probably let him go, but how can he? He's missed him and they're in a strange place... and he's pretty sure with Billy turning to run away, he's not exactly influencing Teddy to want to do this.]

You don't have to! You... you can stay. If you want to.

friendr: LOKIOFASGARD

[ikols]

Never heard of the YA before!!

[analienprince]

Nice try, Loki.

[ikols]

OK OK i lied ...
Bunch of teeny tiny heroes prone to disasterous outcomes when they adventure? Also, New Years parties on point?

[analienprince]

You were with us teeny tiny heroes, Loki.
I don't know anything about a New Years party... The birthday parties weren't so bad though.

[ikols]

[ Hel. Worrying his lip as he wonders about Teddy's time-line, he forces himself to affect the same light tone. ]

Only for a little while!!
Humour me, big green: what's the last thing you remember before the portal here dragged you in?

[analienprince]

You end up leaving?
I just got settled in Texas.

friendr >>> @SPEED

[expeditiousness]

wtf were u doin in tx?

[analienprince]

Billy and I were taking a little break, that's all.

Hey, Tommy.

[expeditiousness]

yea i heard that
y tx tho
cowboys?

[analienprince]

It seemed like it was far enough away from everyone.
I wasn't trying to be a cowboy OR look at them.
I found a group... like a help group.

[expeditiousness]

[oh ... ok, this sounds like it’s about to stray into feelings-talk, so.]

say no more dude

[REALLY. #yikes]

billy’s here too btw
jsyk

[analienprince]

[Wow, Tommy, rude.]

All right, all right. I won't say anything else, promise.

Yeah... Thanks for letting me know.

[He honestly doesn't want to get into that, not over text especially.]

What's it like here so far, Tommy?