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test drive meme #3

It happens in the blink of an eye.

One moment, you are home. Perhaps you are with your family, perhaps you are at work. It's a completely normal day . . . and then, suddenly, your stomach drops. You are overcome with a sudden sense of vertigo. You cannot see up, or down, or where you are.

All you hear is a voice -- light, bubbly, warm, soothing, in your ear:

Don't worry, darling. This won't hurt a bit~ ♥

For those who recognize the voice, it will sound a bit strained. Possibly tired. But the moment happens so quickly it's hard to pin down, and once that moment is over, you fall flat on your face. It's bright, warm, and humid. It takes a few seconds for you to gain composure and catch your breath. You think, for half a moment, that a hand is on your back, rubbing between your shoulder blades in comfort, but when you open your eyes, no one is there. You are surrounded by ancient stone buildings, with carvings you do not recognize etched into the stone. There's a sense of nausea, overwhelming and sudden, when you realize you aren't in Kansas anymore.

Even worse, it looks like the tinier inhabitants of the Forest of the Fey are acting a little cheeky.

THE TEMPLE OF BEGINNINGS.

Welcome to the "Home Base" of Astoria's Circle. What the actual name of the base is called is lost to the ages, and there's no sense of where you could find it, unless you started asking around.

At any rate, this is a central hub of the Circle, a place of powerful magic and mysterious energy. It is a scattering of ancient stone buildings and for the most part, it looks abandoned . . . except for what seems to be a few items, some rooms taken, items moved or organized, even a small garden planted. These are just the smallest hints that there are people here that have been here before you arrived.

Overall, it's fairly beautiful. However, it is definitely not modern.

Upon exploration, you find that the buildings are kept up by some kind of magic. Some of the rooms have items, things from other Circle members already settled, and others appear to be unclaimed. Pick your rooms, explore the grounds, see the beauty and wonder all around you in such a magical place. However, be careful -- the sprites that reside within the Forest of the Fey seem to be exceptionally active, today, and tricks abound wherever you look.

KINGS AND QUEENS.

Typically, the sprites of the Forest of the Fey remain within the protective canopy of the surroundings. However, there seems to be something different in the air, and these little bastards are flitting about and giving out flower crowns to everyone. They are beautifully made, intricate and gloriously decorative, and most people would be happy to adorn one!

There's just one problem, though -- they don't come off. No matter how hard you try, those damn flower crowns are stuck on your head, and you cannot remove them no matter how hard you try. Hope you enjoy being a fairy princess for a day.

And, if you are alighted with a flower crown, your skin turns the same color as whatever flowers now sit upon your head. A wreath of blue roses? Congratulations, Violet Beauregard -- you're now as blue as a blueberry. The effect wears off in about an hour, and you can remove the flower crown then -- but have fun being every shade of the rainbow as the sprites take their time to torment the new arrivals.

BALLOONS FOR EVERYONE.

Normally, there are some animals that wander within the ancient stone buildings of the Temple. Tiny little white bats, sheep that grow on the vine . . . that sort of thing. However, the sprites have elected to add a little bit more flair the Temple, and balloon animals have invaded the living space. Where the sprites got the idea for balloon animals, no one can really be sure -- Astoria seems to think the sprites are waltzing through the spirit realm and seem to have garnered an idea there, whatever that's supposed to mean.

So, no matter where you go, there are balloon animals. Little dogs, brightly colored fish, dinosaurs, giraffes . . . except they seem to move, and make noise, and act like their real counterparts. Tiny balloon dogs nip at your heels, balloon fish flicker about in the waters that sprinkle themselves throughout the Forest, and balloon birds float through the skies.

Bonus? If you pop them, they explode into (biodegradable) glitter.

DECAYED DECADENCE.

Despite the shenanigans from the sprites, however, there seems to be something happening within the Temple that may be cause of concern. Flower crowns and balloon animals aside, there seem to be odd spots of the Temple that suddenly wilt . . . flowers that bend over and wither at a moment's notice, saplings that seem to creak as if suddenly dried from the inside out . . . and it seems, oddly enough, that it happens whenever you, an Arrival, get closer to the wild life.

Astoria seems to think that something is wrong . . . perhaps something the Circle members brought back from their last trip. An illness, or something more? Care to poke about and see how far you're willing to take it? Or does your magical gift enable the protection of plant growth? Try out your green thumb and see if you can help.

COMMUNICATIONS.

Upon arriving, you will notice on whichever is your non-dominant hand, you will have a fairly simply screen. A smart watch, if you will. Upon exploration, you will find that it has a directory of all those here with you at the Temple of Beginnings- names, and access to a direct message to them. The watch also has video, audio, and text capabilities, as well as what looks like a collection of messages sent to everyone who wishes to open them. This is your 'network', and also how Astoria can reach out and communicate with you.

There is nothing keeping you from removing and/or losing your watch! But remember that you will not have access to this network without it.

OOC: Also feel free to join us and other possible players on our discord server!

enjoy! ♥

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[Whaaaaaaat?

He may not be able to see it, but Konoha's eyes widen, a hoof lifts in preparation of needing to potentially flee. He looked so small and harmless, but if all he had to do was open his eyes?]

Th- The witch gave you a magic like that? That's horrible!

[Everyone else's she's seen has been... useful! Not dangerous. Not... being turned into stone???

Alarmed, she doesn't even notice his mistake regarding her identity.]

_{[He doesn't need to see her to realize she's recoiling from him. The tone of her voice says it all, the shift of hooves on the grass...

Whatever smile he'd been wearing is gone in an instant, having melted from his face as he tips his head down instinctively, so if he were to open his eyes it'd be to stare at his toes.]}

No, she didn't. In fact, I'm not sure what she did...I was given such an ability a very long time ago. Some have said that their powers from before they arrived here were taken away but I'm too afraid to test it out and see if the same holds true for me too. I don't want to make a mistake.

[Oh, no-

Konoha regrets her reaction immediately on seeing his crestfallen expression, even though she hadn't meant anything by it... and it was kind of understandable. She thinks. But he seems sincerely upset about the possibility, and she certainly can't vouch for whether powers really do disappear or not when people came here...]

Do- Do you need something to cover your eyes? I've got a sleeve cord you could use, here-

[She goes fishing in her long sleeve and comes out with a long strip of cloth about two inches wide that could easily be used as a blindfold, holding it out so that the ends dangled close enough to touch his hand and signal where it was.]

So you don't make any mistakes...

[... Everyone would feel safer that way then, right?]

_{[Well Emil would feel more at ease, that's for sure, if his eyes were covered. The feel of fabric against his fingertips is a welcome surprise as he curles them around the strip, taking it from her gingerly.]}

Oh...! Thank you very much!

_{[With that he'll waste no time tying his makeshift bandage around his eyes, balancing his stick between his knees, sighing with relief once it's in place.]}

There!

_{[All better.]}

[... Phew. Much better. She isn't sure if she believes that he could turn people to stone, and if he could, she isn't sure if she believes that people lose their magics when they come here, and if they do...

She's still feeling a bit safer all of a sudden.]

Where is it you need to go?

[Her hooves shuffle about audibly, looking about to try and figure it out based on the direction he'd been heading before.]

I'll take you, if you want.

Um, I'm not really sure? I haven't been here for very long so...I'm a little lost.

_{[More than just a little...]}

You're very kind though, ma'am! I'm Emil. It's really nice to meet you.

So you just got here... ?

[What would happen to a kid who couldn't see in worlds like Struxta, or... wherever they'd be sent next?

On instinct she bows at the introduction, only to remember... he can't... see... Geez, Konoha, be dumber...]

My name is Konoha. Just Konoha is fine, really.

Yep! I thought I was dead at first and this was some sort of afterlife but I guess that isn't the case.

_{[Which is a good thing??? He's not really sure.]}

Konoha...that's a really pretty name! Does your horse have a name too?

[Oh, gods, don't say things like that and get her started thinking what if she was dead, too????

Focus up, Konoha.]

My horse? What do you-

[GEEZ SHE FORGOT HE WAS BASICALLY BLIND. AGAIN.]

I mean- I'm... a jinba. Or, a centaur, if you know that word. ... Do you?

_{[Just give him a moment to process what he's just been told. A centaur? Oh he knows what that word means...but to actually meet one is incredible.]}

Oh...oh wow, really? That's amazing! I've never met a centaur before! You're so cool Konoha!

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[So he did know! ... But- cool?]

Me? No, I'm nothing special, really. It's totally normal!

[For her, anyway??? But he can't even see her be embarrassed by his random praise, so that's a plus!]

No way! You're definitely special! You're the first centaur I've ever met so...that makes you special just for that alone!

_{[Just. Beaming up at her.]}

Ah, I wish you could meet my friends...I bet they'd think you're just as cool as I do.

No, really-

[It's almost too??? much???]

Look, let's just... find you a room! If you're new here, you'll need a room to stay in. And maybe then we can look for your friends.

_{[Sorry man, he's A Lot in general. It's just how he rolls, being a living, breathing embarrassment.]}

Oh, okay. That's a good idea...do you really think they'll be here too?

Maybe!

[Taking his hand, Konoha tries to begin leading him, back towards the temple and the living quarters. She doesn't want to give him false hope, but... some people had friends here, it could happen!]

What are your friends names?

Kainé, Nier and Weiss.

_{[It's simple enough to let her lead him by the hand, and while his arm is stretched a little high because of it he doesn't seem to mind.]}

They're very nice, although some people might think they're a bit much.

Nier? I know a Nier!

[And surely... it was the same one? Sure, it wasn't her world, but how common could the name Nier be??? It sounded way to weird to be like "Shintaro" or "Jiro"...

She almost says "white hair?" to confirm, but. Eyes closed, geez, she feels dumb.]

I'll take you to his room and we can see if it's the right one!

You do? Ah! You're the best!

_{[He's so grateful... And hopefully it really is his Nier!]}

Wait until we find him to decide that, haha. Let's go.

[Either way, they're... on their way! And whether Nier is in his room or not, the two shall be reunited!]

test drive meme # 3

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