it's time once again for a...test drive meme!

[herotypical]

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. Oh. And don't forget to RESERVE your characters.

Comments

[handing]

[It's a brand of modesty that Pepper isn't unused to, thanks to Rhodey, and she knows she won't be able to convince Bucky otherwise. But still, she grins at him, equally unconvinced.] Like I said.

I was busy all the time back home. It's been one of the harder things to adjust to, honestly. And I get the art from people here. There are actually quite a few talented people in Luceti--including Steve.

[Then that look of mischief comes back into her smile.] Who I am trying to convince to contribute.

[jamesbarnes]

[Bucky flashes her an easy grin and lets it drop. He doesn't feel like much of a hero. The army promised three square meals a day and kept his only family safe, until it didn't. If there was more to it than that, it came after, with Steve.]

[Pepper brings up a more interesting topic anyway. He's never been too enthusiastic about art galleries but only because the people in them seemed so snooty. Unlike Steve's art classes there were no nude models to be seen. He likes Pepper though, and he likes the idea of (mostly) ordinary people getting a chance to show off.]

No kidding? Sounds nice. I'll stop by sometime.

[He'll drag Steve, it'll be fun. Bucky matches that smile with one of his own. The thing is, if Pepper hasn't gotten to Steve yet, there's probably a reason. (Or Bucky's just more of a sucker for a pretty face. Either way.)] I'll see what I can do. No promises. That guy's stubborn as a mule when he wants to be.

[handing]

[Unfortunately, a lot of modern art galleries are just as full of snooty people. But Luceti is definitely more casual over all than Pepper's life back home, including the art on display.]

That'd be great. Let me know when, and I'll make sure I'm there to show you around.

[Personally, Pepper thinks it's because Steve is a bit shy about sharing, but Bucky will probably know better.] Hey, I'm happy just to have a co-conspirator. [She laughs at the mention of Steve being stubborn though.] You know, that's not exactly the first word that comes to mind when I think of Steve? But I can see it.

[jamesbarnes]

[Normally he wouldn't want her to go out of her way - it's not like he knows how to talk about art - but she did offer and he doubts she'll give him a hard time about that anyway.]

You got a deal.

[Bucky laughs at that. He's definitely getting in trouble with her even if it isn't the romantic kind, and he doesn't really mind that at all. He's a little surprised at someone not thinking of Steve as stubborn and the skepticism shows on his face.] If you ever see him fight, you'll see it. Or better yet, try to keep him in bed when he gets the flu. [He frowns a little.] Not that he gets sick anymore I guess.

[handing]

[It really isn't going out of her way in Pepper's mind; she spends a good chunk of time there anyway. Still, she's glad to hear Bucky agree.]

Well, he also works pretty well with Tony. That requires some definite stubbornness. [Pepper speaking from firsthand experience. But the "never give up" attitude Bucky implies suits Steve pretty well. She's curious when he frowns, however.]

Is there something wrong with him not getting sick? [She's curious, not accusatory. Even without knowing his history, it's clear that Bucky cares about Steve.]