Test Drive Meme

[4nations_mods]

Want to give this game a try but don't have an app ready or want to play at it before apping? Here's your chance! Your threads in this meme can be used for your sample if you want.

Pick your character's element and which part of the island you want them to wander at first, and create the scene for other's to respond to!

Note: There may still be some bugs that are being worked out, which is why the apps aren't up open yet.

If you want a general format, go ahead and put your character name and element in the subject line of your first comment.

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Chang Wufei | Water

[dragonsguide]

The simpler manner of life was both calming, and rather irritating. There were so many things Wufei was used to having on a daily basis that were simply not there. But it was peaceful. So he did his best to simply enjoy the routine of the village he'd taken up shop in, so to speak.

The tea seller was a rather strange old man who enjoyed proverbs and a board game called Pai Sho. But he was willing to teach the young man. And Wufei was enjoying the lessons, despite the references to certain hot-tempered nephew. He almost felt he knew the idiot who sounded much like Maxwell. Just not so cheerful.

He settled down with his morning cup of tea and watched those going about their business.

Quatre Raberba Winner | Water

[fourth_strikes_first]

Quatre had found the lake and surrounding area extremely peaceful. He'd spoken with some of the native people and seen what the blond could only describe as magic being used. Control over the four elements. It was amazing. And beautiful to watch. Sometimes he would see 'Water Benders' down by the lake practicing. So far he hadn't had any luck himself with bending water to his will. But he had a feeling he wasn't doing the forms correctly.

[mercenaryraised]

Even though Quatre didn't look like he was having much luck with actually moving the water, Trowa found the motions beautiful. He just wished he was any better so he could help the blond. And then he saw something that didn't quite match what he'd seen another 'water bender' do while using that form. So he stepped out from where he'd been watching and stopped a few feet from Quatre. "Would you like to practice together?"

[fourth_strikes_first]

Nodding Quatre smiled at Trowa and moved into a basic stance he'd seen used. "I would like that a lot. Maybe you can point something out that I'm missing."

[mercenaryraised]

"Yeah. That last set you were working on. It didn't look quite right, but I can't do much better."

He didn't like admitting that bit of failure, but it was true. Still, Trowa moved to match Quatre's stance, then started them off; trusting the blond to mirror his movements or murmur corrections.

[fourth_strikes_first]

Quatre smiled and watched Trowa for a moment before falling into sync with him. "There's only so much anyone can learn from watching. And I trust you to pick up on small differences better than I can. I don't exactly have the level of physical discipline that you do."

Trowa seemed much more sure of his motions, they were graceful, as if he'd been practicing for years.

[mercenaryraised]

The movements were fluid, and having someone else there with him, moving as he did, made it more of a dance. Dancing with Quatre. Trowa murmured a few corrections of his own.

"But you're not doing badly, Quatre. You're getting there."

[fourth_strikes_first]

"Thanks." He didn't want to give up. But he wasn't really sure what he was doing wrong. Watching Trowa more carefully, he adjusted how he was positioning his arms and tried to make his motions flow. They were supposed to flow together, just like the push and pull of the water. He'd heard that the first benders had watched the elements and learned to control them by working with the elements, not against them.

So, maybe he was trying too hard? It was definitely making his motions stiff and lifeless. And water wasn't stiff. It adjusted to change, filled gaps, and pushed against anything in its way, yet was forgiving. He'd always trusted the ebb and flow of the emotions he could feel, so if he could just translate that trust to water, then maybe he would start making some progress.

[mercenaryraised]

It was easy to see that Quatre was struggling. So maybe... Trowa paused, then stepped closer, trusting his friend to tell him to back off if he was being too forward, and set his hands on the blond's arms to start moving them through the forms.

"Close your eyes. Feel. Don't think so much."

[fourth_strikes_first]

"And here I thought I was thinking less..." He laughed it off and closed his eyes. Feel. He could feel. He knew he could. It was the clearing his mind and not thinking that was hard.

Focus. Just focus. He let his limbs go limp with Trowa's guidance. When he'd been younger and had struggled to control his empathy he'd always closed his eyes and focused on his breathing, his heartbeat, his own self and let everything else melt away. Stress, stiffness, everything just needed to go away and leave him alone.

Quatre slowed his breathing down, and focused just on Trowa's hands. They were warm and comforting, using just enough strength to move his arms into the correct positions without forcing them. It felt completely natural.

[mercenaryraised]

That was better. Trowa focused on guiding their movements, feet nudging Quatre's as they seemed to mesh so well. A smile formed without him noticing.

"It's like a dance."

Just like their duet. They just worked well together.

[fourth_strikes_first]

Leaning his head back against Trowa's shoulder, he smiled. "The last time I danced was with an instructor."

The movements were starting to feel familiar, and as if they had a weight to them. It was a good feeling. If Trowa was there, guiding his motions, he felt like he really might be able to get a ripple.

Jaime Reyes | Fire

[hasnomentor]

This was wrong. Jaime knew that much when he woke up in this strange place. The sky was filled with dark clouds and he felt the sweat running down his face. He was near one of the volcanos and could see smoke billowing out from the peak. He took off his hoodie and shirt. He tied both pieces of clothing around his waist and headed out to explore. How did he get here? Where even was here? He didn't know but he knew he had to find out.

[enforcernomore]

Wrong was one way to put things. Jake had woken to find he was...something other than his usual fuzzy kat self. He felt kind of naked, even though he had his usual clothes, only rusty red hair on his head left. It just felt so wrong. That and his lack of tail made balance a bit more awkward at first.

The unfamiliar surroundings were also a problem and after looking around his immediate surroundings Jake had decided to explore. There had to be somewhere he could find a clue as to what was happening, and he needed to find Chance...if he was even here.

What he found was a teenager...well he assumed it was a teenager since the kid looked younger. And he was what he was. He waved. "Uh, hey, I'm a little lost here. Can you help?"

Duo Maxwell | Air

[deathspilot]

He'd been told he could bend the very air - how cool was that? Duo just had to figure out how. That was what brought the braided former gundam pilot to making his way to one of the so called air temples, even if it had fallen into disuse and wasn't much to look at. Unless you liked heights, of course. Then the view was just breathtaking and you could forget the rubble.

Or so he'd been told, by a local he'd kept pestering until they'd caved and just told him all they could think of. So there he was, making his way towards the mountain range. If he was trying to catch the wind as he practically danced along, well. That was to be expected.

[onceaperfectsoldier]

"You look amused." Heero commented after following Duo for quite some time. He had nothing better to do, so why not follow the braided pilot? It was as interesting as anything else here. And Duo wasn't the worst thing that could have his attention.

[deathspilot]

Of course Heero was following him. Duo paused long enough to smirk over his shoulder at the other. Then spun and managed to send at least a bit of a gust of wind at his friend.

"Better than being bored outta my mind, buddy~"

[onceaperfectsoldier]

Heero just stood his ground, the gust of wind tugging at his clothes as it passed. Duo was getting better. He was impressed.

"True. What are you expecting to find?"

[deathspilot]

That smirk turned to a delighted grin and the braided man rocks back and forth on his heels.

"Maybe a few scrolls to get better at this bending thing."

[onceaperfectsoldier]

"Scrolls? You don't think that anything like that would be long gone?" If the locals were smart they would have hidden anything precious like that as soon as strangers started appearing. Information was power. Especially if it was a guide on how to become more powerful.

[deathspilot]

Duo shrugged. "Probably. Doesn't mean it'd hurt to look. And even if they are all gone... well... I think maybe just bein' up there'll help."

He reached up and rubbed the back of his neck a bit.

[onceaperfectsoldier]

"You're doing just fine without any help." Heero said, watching Duo. The other pilot had taken to his element quite naturally. Or at least Heero thought he had. He still wasn't so sure about bending himself. After all, didn't he know enough ways to harm others? Even without the technology they were used to.

"But I suppose if you insist on going all the way up there, no one is going to stop you."

[deathspilot]

He startled a bit, staring at the other former pilot. Did he really just compliment Duo? Then he grinned. Well well well, would wonders never cease~ Just like when Heero had all but admitted Duo was the better pilot.

"Have to see for myself, ya know? Care to come along and see what I find?"

[onceaperfectsoldier]

With a shrug, Heero nodded. "Like you said, there isn't much else to do."

Besides, making sure Duo didn't walk off a cliff was as good an idea as any. He would probably have to explain it to the others and he just did not want to have to do that.

Chang Wufei | Fire

[chang_wufei]

Being told he could manipulate fire at his will, no tools or tricks, had been both unbelievable and oddly fitting. He might have been tempted to leave it alone, if he hadn't seen a table catch on fire from his flare of temper. That couldn't be left uncontrolled, even if he hadn't hurt anyone.

He'd chosen an outdoor area of bare rock to train in, just in case.

It was just like any other martial art, able to be mastered. He focused on the flames in front of him in a small bowl of tinder, trying to make it twist. Making it more powerful could wait until he was stronger.

[treize_khushrenada]

No less strange than having found himself still alive, along with a new ability. Treize hadn't realized he'd run into familiar faces, but this one wouldn't be unwelcome. Merely ironic.

The very earth was his ally now. If he could just learn to control it. Bend it to his will.

His uniform had been a casualty, so he'd donned the donated tan and green clothes that better matched the locals whom had his particular talent. Only he'd decided to go without shoes for the time being, while he learned how to listen to the ground he walked on.

Another step, and he came around a boulder into plain sight, close to Wufei's side.

[chang_wufei]

Wufei didn't realize who had stepped out into sight right away, just that it'd started him, the bowl of fire flaring up in his surprise before he could jerk it back. He grimaced, quickly looking the other over to make sure he hadn't burnt him.

"Sorry, I didn't-" Eyes finally getting up to the man's face, Wufei froze. No.

[treize_khushrenada]

Instinct had Treize raise an arm to protect his face from fire, just a lick of the flame caught his wrist. A mild burn, that earned a quiet hiss before Treize pushed the pain response down. He lowered his arm at the stuttered out voice, recognition sparking just as Wufei's had.

Then a small pleased smile appeared, pain not forgotten, but still out of sight. "The fault was mine, Wufei. I had not realized anyone was training here."

[chang_wufei]

Wufei... honestly wasn't sure what to do. It'd been years since Treize had set himself up for defeat, and he'd at least tried to put that behind him. And now this.

Quickly though, he latched onto that out Treize gave him, not even thinking about it. "You should watch out more carefully! I could have done more damage, you bastard!"

[treize_khushrenada]

Wufei looked just a little different. Older. More mature. Interesting. Treize chuckled quietly, not minding that Wufei had taken the out offered. Quite the opposite.

"We are all learning. I expect you will do more damage next time, just as I will be better prepared to defend."

[chang_wufei]

He glared at him. Like he was going to use fire to attack someone who couldn't defend. He had more honor than that.

"How are you here?" he demanding, pushing the perceived insult aside for something a little more important. "You're supposed to be dead."

[treize_khushrenada]

Defend against fire using an element he barely could use himself, in a surprise accidental attack? Hmph. But Treize also let it slide. He'd get better, and keep his guard up.

He brought his unburned hand up to rest on his collarbone, so recently mended but still bandaged underneath the course cloth. "As I would be, were not for the talents of the waterbending healers here."

[chang_wufei]

Wufei glanced at where Treize gestured, remembering the reports he'd heard of Treize's condition when he'd been found. Or at least, his body's. Things didn't add up, but then again neither did the fact that he was trapped in the middle of a storm learning to manipulate fire.

"They certainly took long enough," he said at last, turning away from Treize to bend down and turn the bowl over on itself to snuff out the fire.