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Your New Landlord ([personal profile] lessor) wrote in [community profile] cocktailparty2012-04-22 08:38 pm
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test drive meme


Want to app, or maybe you've already got one written up? Maybe you want to try before you buy? This is the meme for that, in the official pre-opening test drive meme! Of course, it's unfair to throw you into a sea without some life vest, so some prompts for possible situations have been given to you, and are as follows. These can all be in either log style, text, voice, or video; it's up to you!

YOUR OPTIONS


THE HOUSING GATE. While your new home is extremely lovely with a well stocked fridge and french doors and a carpet you could probably sleep comfortably on, especially if you're married and don't want to deal with awkward bed sharing, it's nice to go out every once in a while and explore the area. You do have a new car you know. Maybe you're a kid, joy riding, or taking you family on a little trip through the rows of houses that all look suspiciously alike. Or, perhaps, you've brought a friend along on a trip to somewhere else (you are running out of that low-fat butter you bought recently), maybe it's even a hitch-hiker! The possibilities are endless, but one thing is certain no matter the scenario: you're going to be stuck in this car for a while.


THE SHOPPING GATE. You're at work. Yeah, you've got a job now, working the 9 to 5, making money to buy that expensive food you like so much. Where do you work? Who are you working with? Do you like your boss? The answers to those questions are up to you. You should really pay attention to that customer coming up to you though. Since that is what you're getting paid for and all.


THE PLEASURE GATE. There's a show going on, although as you watch, the NPCs performing it really aren't up to snuff. Their choppy legwork and monotonous musical numbers leave much to be desired. It's really quite boring to see La Favola d'Orfeo so brutally murdered by untalented, robotic, minions such as these. Maybe texting is in order. Maybe walking out and leaving, catching another show or taking a stroll is in order? They really ought to hire different people to put these things on.


THE ALUMNI GATE. That obnoxious ringing alerts you that school has started yet again. Why do they make you come to this place when all the stupid teachers do is yammer about random things that no one really cares about. Since when did the economy really matter, anyway? Are you going to sit here and take this? Or walk around the school? The boring lady up front isn't really going to notice. Maybe you should go to lunch or chat up some school chums? Your youth isn't going to last forever, you know.


WHATEVER YOU WANT, BRO. Use your imagination and get creative on your own terms! This doesn't count as being in game completely, so feel free to take some liberties with events that could have happened, people you could have met! Just remember to stick to game structure and the rules.
sauna: ((nervous) rikkavesi)

sorry for the slow tag! this philosophy paper is kicking my butt.

[personal profile] sauna 2012-04-27 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Now that she mentions it, it really is a nice pool. That (and the sweet ride) doesn't make up for being unexpectedly thrown into a too-perfect neighborhood, though!]

Oh, I know about a few of those! I have a Japanese friend who tells me about his country's customs. Ah, speaking of Japan, have you noticed the large proportion of Japanese people here?

[Whoa, that came out wrong.]

N-not that I mean anything by it! It just seems odd that there're so many.
heirjirikawa: (EVERYTHING ABOUT ME INVITES YOU)

[personal profile] heirjirikawa 2012-04-27 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
I don't need every single kind.

[ brb putting everything back on the shelves. never asking you to go shopping with him again. EVER. ]
heirjirikawa: (DOESN'T HE OWN A SHIRT?)

[personal profile] heirjirikawa 2012-04-27 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ hopefully she at least removed them from the boxes. ]

I've only recently -- [ got dumped here. ] -- arrived so I wouldn't know.
firemaincannon: <user name="patch_robots"> (♠Miracle show time)

[personal profile] firemaincannon 2012-04-27 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Of course she did! ... And then promptly shoved them onto some shelf at the back of the store. On the plus side at least she didn't put anything 18+ in front of them?]

That's why I said 'might'! Even so we'll probably see each other around school. [Finding a biology textbook she picks it up to cover her mouth as she tries whispering to Masato.] Honestly? I've seen ten year olds that teach better than the guys there. [No, really.]
firemaincannon: <user name="patch_robots"> (♠This evening is going to be)

no worries!

[personal profile] firemaincannon 2012-04-27 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
I get what you mean. There are definitely a lot of Japanese around. I'm not the best at recognising western names so it's pretty noticeable. [...] Come to think of it you're the first Finnish guy I've met.

[Clearly in a case like this it's necessary to start concocting rumours about this place.]

It's probably a conspiracy by the guys running this place, taking some of the best minds from Japan and dumping them here.
lovesung: (ʜᴇ ɪs ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇsᴛ sᴇʟʟɪɴɢ sʜᴏᴡ)

[personal profile] lovesung 2012-04-27 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
... [ for a moment she just stares. ]

You have a strong sense of justice. [ or that's what it seems like, right? ] .. It's okay, I'll try harder to catch her next time.
shy_flier: (Stop embarrassing me)

[personal profile] shy_flier 2012-04-28 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
Rini?

[ That's... kind of a fitting nickname she guesses SHE'S NOT AN EXPERT ON PEN NAMES. But apparently this girl is or something. ]

Just... don't tell anyone that 'Rini' is me.
waltzhagen: ([Wink] Nothing's worth being too upset o)

[personal profile] waltzhagen 2012-04-29 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
Not really. You just looked uneasy and I wanted to make sure you were okay! Being here is strange enough as it is to feel bad on top of it all...
firemaincannon: <user name="patch_robots"> (♠Miracle show time)

[personal profile] firemaincannon 2012-04-29 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure, sure. But what if my next release really takes off? If no one knows you're the Florina behind the Rini then you'll be missing out on all the fame.

[And only with that fame can you ever hope to conquer Holly Heights as the number one manga master! ... Okay maybe that's just her goal.]
shy_flier: (Blushy squinty)

[personal profile] shy_flier 2012-04-30 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't want to be famous, I really don't...


[ Too many people paying attention to her then. ]
firemaincannon: <user name="patch_robots"> (♠This evening is going to be)

[personal profile] firemaincannon 2012-05-01 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Huh, you don't? Let me guess, you're one of those shy, shrinking violet types? Think I've got you pinned down to a tee with that.

[She might even pass for Nodoka, their hair is a similar colour and everything. Hmm.]

So what do you do when you come across a guy you like, shy away from their attention too?
lightspins: no she can't not at all please don't eat her food (〔WINK〕❀ young girl,go forth)

[personal profile] lightspins 2012-05-01 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Pamela... why...] Er, well, I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying that at least! I know I'd definitely miss hugging people and all that.
lightspins: no she can't not at all please don't eat her food (〔SMIRK〕❀ the battle princess)

\o/

[personal profile] lightspins 2012-05-01 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
[(EYEROLL)] If that's all you have to say then you can save yourself the trouble and hurry on home now. Oh, but if you don't mind, I have just one tiny question.
lightspins: no she can't not at all please don't eat her food (〔HEE〕❀ you could be my love)

[personal profile] lightspins 2012-05-01 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
Finding it, huh... Oh well, I don't mind doing a bit of walking to find it. I'm sure I'll find it eventually at least.
lightspins: no she can't not at all please don't eat her food (〔HEE〕❀ you could be my love)

[personal profile] lightspins 2012-05-01 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
[TEARS!!]

I didn't exactly have a job back home, [aside from SAVING THE WORLD and all] but I think experience is a lot better than just studying all day.
dieanotherday: (Time to dance boy-o!)

[personal profile] dieanotherday 2012-05-01 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ugh, she'll humor her.]

And just what is that?
lightspins: no she can't not at all please don't eat her food (〔EMIL〕♥ the only one i have ever loved)

[personal profile] lightspins 2012-05-01 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
I've been called kind of pushy before, [and she kind of is sometimes welp] but getting it out in the open is waaay better than keeping it all in. If I love someone, I wanna let the whole world know! What's the point in keeping it a secret?

[She laughs.] Well if you said the second part to me before, I would've agreed in a heartbeat! But Emil, is... well... He's so much more than that. I used to think he was like the perfect knight who saved me from danger, but he's definitely no cliche. To be honest, he gets scared a lot, and he can be pretty unsure of himself. Despite all that, he tries his best in the end no matter what, and that's what I love most about him.
lightspins: no she can't not at all please don't eat her food (〔SIGH〕✿ our hero has just gone too far)

[personal profile] lightspins 2012-05-01 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
Really...? It can't even be a few classes every now and then?
lightspins: no she can't not at all please don't eat her food (〔HEE〕❀ you could be my love)

HOW DO I HOLD ALL THIS BAILEY

[personal profile] lightspins 2012-05-01 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, that's too bad. But in that case... [smiling brightly] Would you mind if I played with you? Or is hanging around an older kid no fun?
lightspins: no she can't not at all please don't eat her food (〔HEE〕❀ you could be my love)

[personal profile] lightspins 2012-05-01 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
Do they say you're a kid to suit your personality, or are you treated like a mom like the age you really are?
dieanotherday: (Pout)

[personal profile] dieanotherday 2012-05-01 06:10 am (UTC)(link)
[WOW FUCK OFF WITH YOUR TITS MARTA!!!!]

....Oh dear~! You're really bold today Martmart, you must really have a death wish.

Alice has been put in the mom role... phooie...! I don't want to be a parent...!
lightspins: no she can't not at all please don't eat her food (〔WINK〕❀ young girl,go forth)

[personal profile] lightspins 2012-05-01 06:15 am (UTC)(link)
[D E A L W I T H I T]

I'm just sure I don't have anything to be afraid of.

Man, I feel bad for whatever kids you get already. They'll probably mistake you for their new sister or something.
dieanotherday: (Ooohh little Colettie~?)

[personal profile] dieanotherday 2012-05-01 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
But you see... I really don't care about them. They'll really have to fend for themselves.

It's what I did after all. [she smiles, but you can tell she's oh so bitter.]
firemaincannon: <user name="patch_robots"> (♠I'm going to paint with your colour)

[personal profile] firemaincannon 2012-05-01 10:10 am (UTC)(link)
Precisely! When you love someone you have to dive right in, not hold your feelings inside and slowly bottle them up until you and the target of your affections gets together in the finalé! I mean how much more cliché can you get than that?!

[Even if that method of story telling is tried and tested and is generally deemed to be pretty damn romantic. Ah well.]

Sounds like a real keeper then, not a total meathead, pretty well balanced and everything. So are you two an item? Details, details!
harpbeat: (♂)

[personal profile] harpbeat 2012-05-01 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Then I'll just get going.

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