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the luceti test drive meme

Reserves have just opened and apps are right around the corner. But are you still on the fence about any of your would-be characters? Well -- here is your chance to take them out for a spin!

▣ TAG IN or reply to others with characters you would like to test drive for Luceti.
▣ ONLY add top-level comments for characters who are not yet in the game. You're free to reply to others with Luceti characters (because that's half the fun) but remember that the whole point of this meme is for potential characters.
▣ PLEASE do not post duplicates of characters already in Luceti.
▣ GO AHEAD and give us a brief description of your character in the top-level comment, along with one or two possible ways to run into your test-driven character around town.
▣ YOU MAY use these threads for your first person samples on your app -- just make sure that you link threads of a goodly length (i.e., threads with at least ten comments from your character).

Need a little help getting started? Remember, you needn't post here as though your character is still brand-spankin' new. It'll probably be more fun for all involved if this isn't a simple dress rehearsal for showing up. Here are a few scenario ideas:

o1. The grocery store is out of food. What do you do?
o2. Wing injury! Call for help or stagger your way to one of our fine clinics.
o3. It's a busy evening at Good Spirits, one of Luceti's local bars. Do you dare try the drink specials?
o4. Have a talent for playing music? Try Cloud Nine's open mic night!
o5. Beach party? Snow party? Leaf-raking party? Gardening party? YOU DECIDE.

Okay. So my examples are pretty non-exciting. But they're really just suggestions. I'm POSITIVE you kids can come up with more creative things.

Above all? HAVE FUN.

Comments

Hijikata Toshizo | Hakuouki

[zumo]

[Hijikata has only recently realized what, more than anything (the kidnapping, the stupid wings, the bizarre people and devices), really puts him off about Luceti.

It's that damn cat.

He hadn't thought about that thing in years before being brought here. And then, on his very first day in this cursed place, there it was, welcoming him "home."

And here it is now, a black cat following him around with a very, very miffed expression, clearly trying to get his attention as he awkwardly makes his way through the grocery store. It probably misses Saitou. Not like Hijikata cares.

Anyway, here is Toshizo, being followed by an angry cat who is also named Toshizo (thank you so much once again, Souji). Feel free to accost either one of them as he glares at modern cuisine like it just killed his...well. His cat.]

[maldoran]

I wasn't aware they permitted beasties inside the shops.

[ a dark-haired woman flashed a smile. friendly-enough. ]

[zumo]

[Leveling that glare at you now, dark-haired woman.

Don't take it too personally. Everyone here is suspicious by default.]

This one doesn't seem to care where he is or isn't permitted to go.

[Hijikata's bedroom, for example. Doesn't change the fact that the nefarious animal has Found a Way practically every night since he's arrived which yes is Souji's fault but details.]

[maldoran]

[ it's cool. given her...past? she's more used to people being suspicious to her than nice to her. so it seems not to bug her. ]

You ought to put a bell on him, perhaps. That is what the Tau'ri do with their pets, is it not?

[zumo]

[Hijikata sighs impatiently at the woman as cat!Toshizo glares up at her and gives a light hiss.]

I would, but he's not even mine. He lives in our apartment and won't leave me alone.

[Hijikata can easily kill a man but can't handle a cat 2012 I guess.]

[gohon]

[ Souji found it odd when the cat wasn't to be found in the apartment this morning. That wasn't unusual, but it was unusual enough for him to notice.

He was just probably killing rabbits like he normally does though. So it wasn't a big deal.

It was a big deal when he spotted him following the uncute Toshizo around in the grocery store. That's weird. The cat should go back home.

So approaching them. ] There you are.

[zumo]

[Oh, good, it's Souji.

...He really just thought that, didn't he? Yes, he did. Oh well. On to more important matters.]

Souji...it won't stop following me. [Gesturing with vague disgust at Toshizo. See what your animal is doing, Souji?

How do you animals? Why is he implying he needs Souji's help? Ugh, today sucks.]

[gohon]

[ Except he was talking to the cat.

Conveniently ignoring Hijikata (for now), he bends down and scoops Toshizo up, much to his dislike, and starts scratching him behind the ears. ] Toshizo, didn't I tell you to stay inside and keep Chizuru-chan company?

[ Give him a moment while he coos over his pet before acknowledging his superior's presence. ]

Oh. It's Hijikata-san.

[zumo]

[Of course. Not even surprised over here.

Well, whatever. He's got the cat out of his proverbial hair. Now to fix Souji with that one look. He'll know the one. The look that says he is SO not putting up with Souji's bullshit today.]

Yes, it's me. Imagine that. [Irritated sigh.] Was there something you wanted? [Or are you gonna keep standing here wasting his time?]

hi /creepers

[ahappylie]

To~shi~zo~

[Into the store comes a very happy looking....someone. Someone Hijikata has likely never seen before. But he's flouncing Hijikata's way, wearing his usual white kimono with blue obi and looking every ounce like he's about to jump into the man's arms.]

haha he found me nooooooooooo...hi

[zumo]

[...He turns upon hearing his first name and--]

Wh-what the...Who...?

[He's just staring at this guy right now as the thoughts run through his head. Chief among them being "how does this guy know my name," because he's pretty sure he has no idea who you are, dude.

The other Toshizo, conveniently forgotten by his reluctant companion, just sits and stares up at the man as he approaches.]

ohohohohoho!

[ahappylie]

[Aaaaaaaaaah!!!! He runs up and abruptly stops, kneeling down to say hello to the cat.]

Aren't you looking handsome today~? Are you out for a walk with a new friend?

[Oh, sorry, confused guy. He didn't mean to suddenly burst into your personal bubble space. Only, he probably did, and that's just how he rolls. He looks up at the stranger and waves.]

I didn't know you knew Toshizo. Hello~

[zumo]

[Deja vu?

Now he's just kicking himself. Dammit, Hijikata, you always manage to not realize when people are talking about the goddamn cat.

Also, strangely cheerful new guy, why are you crooning over this cat, don't you know it's evil?

...Wait, you like the cat? Want to take him away?

But he gives no indication that he's thinking these particular thoughts. Instead, he'll manage a nod in greeting, albeit with a slightly pained expression.]

Unfortunately, yeah, I do. He lives in my apartment. [And gives Hijikata no shortage of hair-pulling opportunities. He's woken up with the thing hogging his pillow more than once. When he absolutely knows he closed his bedroom door. Thank you, Souji.]

[nikori]

[apparently it's night time and apparently heisuke is in the grocery store so HEY HIJIKATA-SAN have a doofus rasetsu following you into that grocery store. He's mainly only doing so because he wants to watch Toshizo following mr. fukuchou since it's a hilarious sight. They really do look so similar...! Or... something...

so yeah Heisuke can't help but laugh. Hard. Loudly.]

[zumo]

[He hears that laugh, Heisuke.

And he heard you following him. You're not the least bit stealthy.

Anyway he'll stop pretending he didn't notice Heisuke when he hears the laughter. Turning with a scowl:]

Something funny?

[nikori]

[HEISUKE IS THE MOST STEALTHY okok. But yeah he'd try and make some sort of excuse right now but this is seriously hilarious and the resemblance is just uncanny. He thought that upon meeting the cat but... seeing the two Toshizos together... it's too much...!]

Hahahaha! S-sorry, Hijikata-san! It's just that you two... you two just look so similar!

[hastheknowhow]

[A black cat, well isn't that interesting. Of course, that might not mean anything - lots of people who aren't witches have black cats. But she keeps an eye on him just the same while trying to fish her way through the rows of herbs.]

... I didn't think they'd let pets into the store.

[zumo]

[What the...

It's an old lady. An old foreign lady.

Oh well. She gets the same response as everyone else who wonders about this.]

I can't exactly tell him where he can or can't go. And he's been following me around all day. [His tone makes it obvious how Unhappy he is about this.

...Then, as an afterthought:] And he isn't my pet.

[hastheknowhow]

[Hey, she's only 37!

But it's not like she could tell her cat where he can or can't go either, so she understands that.

... Not so much the afterthought.]

Why is he following you around, then?

[wan]

Vice commander. [ was he referring to the cat, or the actual person? who knew.

but in any case, he had set off after Hijikata after noticing that their apartment had been running low on miso paste. no one had mentioned their declining supply to him before he left, and so...! here he was, standing just a few ways from the taller man. ]

glomping youuuuuuuuuuu

[zumo]

[Saitou. Finally, someone rational.

Frankly, he doesn't care whether Saitou was talking to him or the cat. The only thing that matters is that this is the only person alive who can pacify this hellish animal.

He nods, visibly grateful, as cat!Toshizo gives a loud meow and trots over to the other man, weaving in between his legs.]

Saitou.

we finally thread!!

[wan]

[ as much as he wants to pick up nekoshizo, Saitou will refrain from doing so in the face of the actual vice-commander.

he spares the cat a single glance, before returning his gaze to Hijikata. ]

Do you require assistance? [ you look like you're having troubles... ]

[cannotcrossdress]

[The cat's not the only one following Hijikata. Chizuru knew that Hijikata couldn't manage the entirety of the grocery list all on his own. With his men's appetites, surely he wouldn't mind the extra set of hands?

Though really it's just--kitty!!]

There sure is a lot of...meat in this place. [How very Western. Where's all the fish and soy?]

[zumo]

[Wow he can read a grocery list! And it only took him about five minutes to get distracted by all this weird foreign food but regardless

Welcome to see someone else who wouldn't give him hell on a platter, Hijikata sighs ruefully and shakes his head. Toshizo sits a couple feet away from them both and sizes Chizuru up, tail twitching irritably.]

At least the meat is left alone. Have you seen this? [Holding out a single cup of instant ramen he found earlier. Look at this offending item, Chizuru. Look at it.] Just add hot water? How the hell is that cooking?

[cannotcrossdress]

[With round eyes, Chizuru stepped forward to join Hijikata at his side, bringing a few thoughtful fingers to her chin as she observed the cup.]

It's...instant noodles...? [Just hot water..? She reaches over and turns the cup in Hijikata's hand, reading the instructions.] I wonder if it'd taste any good...