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Test Drive Meme 010

Welcome to our Test Drive Meme! Here is the place to see how your character might fit the setting, grab some samples and start having fun!

1. Post with your character. I’ve written out some prompts but feel free to make up your own, you have a whole train to play with!

2. Assume they have been around long enough for threads to jump right into the action!

3. Have much fun!

Happy testing!

Greenhouse

The newest carriage is a greenhouse.

The ceiling is a dome shape, a single metal beam runs from one end to another, mounted on this beam are large bright lights.

The aisle of grass runs down the middle, from one door to the next. Stone paths branch off around raised beds of soil. Nothing is growing yet but there are crates in which passengers can find a whole host of seeds and bulbs for various flowers.

Plenty for passengers with green fingers to do! Plant some seeds, tend to those they have planted already. Chase away people who have no idea what they are doing! Remind them they have to take the seeds out of the packet first!

If planting is a new thing then the ICP has some handy gardening tips or they can always ask their fellow Voidtreckers!

Sports Balls

For those who prefer their hobbies much more energetic then the gym's cupboard is full of balls. Balls for every sport they can imagine! The space is long and narrow which means a little bit of adapting but there is plenty of fun to be had. Start a game of football, or basket ball.

Make some new friends and get some friendly rivalry going!

Monkey Madness!

It's a strange mission to be sure but the Voidtreckers have been called to help a huge zoo tackle a problem. Every monkey enclosure has been broken open and the creatures have gotten out and into the city, where they are causing mayhem.

Team One

Though the monkeys don't pose much threat to human life they cause quite a big of damage. Team one is to try and get as many businesses and homes safe as possible. Bring things indoors, reinforce doors and windows. Warn those in the city of the incoming horde!

Team Two

Round up the monkeys! The aim is to do this without harming and luckily they have some capture devices, that can be thrown to spring straps around a creature. Bribing them is also encouraged. The city has prepared vans for the creatures to be lured or taken to. Careful though, these monkeys are cunning and mischievous and clever enough to steal the capture devices and throw them back at the Voidtreckers! Who is catching who?

Team Three

Back in the zoo there is plenty to do. First and foremost the enclosures need fixing and reinforced. Also an investigation is underway to figure out what happened and who is responsible. If DIY or investigating work is not in a passengers skill set then there are still many other animals that need fed and cleaned!

Reward time!

Soon all the monkeys are back in their proper homes and the city put back to rights! As a thank you the zoo is handing out free ice cream and a free pass to enjoy the zoo for the day.

Have fun!

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Noct's smile softened. "Yeah. Except they can't electrocute us." He chuckled. "I'm glad to see you smiling, Iggy." Ignis was always so reserved growing up, but his smile was something that he seemed to reserve for Noct. Somehow, seeing him smile for other people filled Noct with relief.

"You've been okay here, right? I mean, I'm glad we're all together again, but you haven't been alone, right?"

That earned Noctis a slight laugh. "Well that certainly is a good point." Ignis steadfastly refused to admit that he wondered what happened to have changed Noctis from the time he left, but he didn't dare ask because he wondered if Lady Lunafreya's death had put the new maturity in those eyes, especially with that observation.

Being six and taking on such a huge responsibility wasn't something one could laugh over often. Under the weight of it on thin shoulders, Ignis wrapped his entire world around Noctis. From a career of wanting to be the general of his armies to going to meetings and working on his physical self of being strong enough to protect the then Prince in battle, it was always Noct. Then there was the cooking and all of the hats he wore just to be of service to the man at his side. And that was where he'd been the happiest.

That sobering question hit Ignis and he shook his head. One of his top rules was to never worry Noctis but also never to lie to him either. "N..no I rather haven't." Moving away from the king in order to be able to get his thoughts together, he wasn't sure where to start. He took a steadying breath while thinking of something Gladio had told him. "When I arrived, I had left you at Ravus' hands. But soon I found myself elected the leader of the Blue team when I hadn't voted for anyone. So I had responsibilities much like back home so it was an easy way to cope with all of the changes by throwing myself into work." He sighed and moved further away. Typical Ignis when in doubt, grind.

"But then I met someone and we've recently become engaged." There was a slight note of hesitation to the tone only because Noct and his own upbringing had been the subject of one of their arguments though Ignis would never tell the king that. And he'd been wondering if the king's presence might cause a rift that couldn't be rectified, so it was a wait and see approach the advisor had to take.

But he didn't want to dwell on that because he didn't want to worry the other so he smiled. "And for the record though you didn't hear this from me, Prompto and Gladio are courting." That would give him something else to be happy about right? Was the shield right when he said Noctis wouldn't begrudge happiness?

Edited 2020-03-18 02:40 (UTC)

Noct listened, focusing on every word. Upon hearing that Ignis had been elected the leader of the Blue team, he had to nod, almost sagely. "I'm not surprised they put you in charge. You've always been good and guiding others." Noct, mostly.

And then Ignis dropped that bombshell. Engaged? He couldn't speak for a moment. Ignis had never really shown interest in dating back home...but that had been his fault, hadn't it? When did the advisor have time when he had Noct to look after. Still...it was a shock. He had missed so much not being by Ignis' side.

"Engaged...wow...that's amazing." He had to be happy for him. He found love...something he probably would have never done back home.

Hearing that last bit really made Noct feel lost. "Prompto and Gladio...?" He squeaked. "I...never saw that coming."

He looked around and found a bench, sitting down before his knees gave out. "I missed a lot, huh?"

"I appreciate your vote of confidence." Ignis replied. Okay so he felt just a little bit smug about that.

The smugness was gone, replaced by concern. With years of being next to the king, he'd learned the other's moods and mannerisms, and so green eyes blinked as he carefully studied the other. He waited to hear joy or see those eyes light up at the news and none of that happened. Ignis himself could've been knocked over with a feather at being stunned at the reaction he did get. Though to be fair his own congratulations with hearing about Noct's own engagement had been wooden.

Then there was the part about Gladio and Prompto, and again it fell flat. He couldn't tell the king that Prompto seemed to have a thing for him as Lady Lunafreya's death still had to be weighing heavily on his mind still. But in due time without a kingdom to worry over, surely fate would deal that hand, and this time it would be something positive.

Prompto was what the king needed, someone bubbly and light hearted. They were close in age and had a lot in common. How Gladio might deal with that would be key though, but in any case none of that was his to talk about even if he had spoiled the bit about their relationship. Ignis couldn't hold a candle to someone like that.

"You don't sound happy Noct." There was a lot of concern in the advisor's tone as the king found a bench to sit on. He moved a few steps closer and dared to sit on the other side of the bench. "And I suppose I've missed a lot with being here."

Edited 2020-03-18 03:19 (UTC)

"I'm happy for you, Iggy." Noct said softly, looking at his own hands more than anything else. "I always worried about you, you know? You spent so much time worrying about me that I was worried you would never let yourself fall in love...so for that, I'm glad."

He picked at his cuticles, trying to find words. Over their trip, he had developed strange, new feelings for every one of his three friends... feelings he didn't let himself really think about too much.

And now, they were all finding love, and here was Noct, being a fifth wheel.

"Gladio and Prompto is a surprise. I guess...I guess I thought I knew them both better."

"It's alright Noct." He wasn't convinced that the king was happy for him but it was just the shock of it all, that had to be the reason. Everything the other was saying sounded off but Ignis wasn't going to challenge him further. And he had to smile a little bit on the inside. The secret he'd kept from the other was obviously never picked up on going by the 'Never let yourself fall in love' comment. Ignis in fact had and hard, but he wouldn't ever reveal it.

"Engagement or not, I still took an oath to keep you safe and that is what I will do." And pain lanced through him at saying it, knowing what it could potentially cost him. But that oath made him the man that he was and win or lose, none of it would be the king's fault.

His expression softened, keeping his private worrying thoughts to himself. "They love you too you know."

"They must be great." Noct said, finally looking up at Ignis. "At least, they better be. You deserve the best." His voice was firm and sure. "Don't let me get between you and them. I won't forgive you if you do." He knew Ignis took pride in his oath, but Noct wanted to him to think more about himself for once.

He sighed softly at the comment about Prompto and Gladio. "Not like that." He said. "I know they love me. Like a brother." Even Luna...wasn't her love more familial than romantic, in the long run? "Just kinda feel like you guys are moving ahead and I'm stuck."

Ignis turned his head away, not knowing what to say. He could hear the tone the king used and knew Noctis meant what he was saying. "Your words are very kind." He could only hope that kindness was reflected. The advisor stood and his eyes locked with Noct's as the won't forgive you part came out. That unexpectedly hurt because who was he if he didn't keep his word? It was almost a reflection of the fight that shook him to his core and made him question his very existence, replaying his past as if he could change it. But in the end he wouldn't change anything, even if it was deemed wrong or abusive or subservient by another's standards. For all the plans and strategies he could come up with on the fly, this one he couldn't have calculated.

But he stoically said nothing and put his professional armor on. He couldn't reveal what he'd seen in the blonde regarding behaviour, it wasn't his place. "You have every reason to be stuck Noct. You've been through quite a lot." And fate back home wasn't even done with him, not by a long shot.

Noct flinched at Ignis' reaction. He shouldn't have said it like that. He knew how important the oath was to Ignis. "I just mean... Like... Don't neglect your fiancee to dote on me, you know? That kind of thing..."

He deflated a little, nodding. "It's been a hell of a time. I guess that's why I'm a bit blindsided. I can't just rely on Prompto to distract me from all that when he's got a boyfriend... I would feel bad getting between them."

Not dote on Noct, Ignis didn't know how to even do that. After now seventeen years of doing nothing but that, he was being asked to do something foreign. Sure it was easy not to do so when someone wasn't there, but maybe it would be easier since he'd realized how one sided things were back home. "I will see what I can do." The tone was soft but there was a forced business like quality to it. Maybe the king wanted him to let go and that..he could deal with his feelings about that alone later.

Rule, no worrying Noct.

There was a sympathetic nod at what the other had gone through but he had to say something. "I hardly believe that would be the case with them. But I'm sure all of you will find your footing with each other here. And if you'd like, we can go find them so all of you can spend time together."

Which left him out but maybe that was best.

Edited 2020-03-18 04:43 (UTC)

Noct wanted to hit himself. He really wasn't saying the right things, was he? He reached out to grab the cuff of Ignis' shirt. "Still dote on me a little. I need you. I can't do any of this without you." He said in a hushed voice, holding back his emotion.

He had hoped Ignis was right, and things would go back to normal soon enough. Still, he shook his head. "It's okay. I want to be with you right now."

He'd been trying to school his emotions and hurry up to tuck them beneath his armour and then Ignis discovered Noct holding onto him. Confusion ran through him but he didn't try to pull away. There was a small wistful smile as in his mind's eye he could see the little boy he'd met all those years ago in the throne room. He'd been such an unsure little thing but oh that smile when both of those little hands took his.

"Then I shall endeavour to temper this doting of mine." He paused with a slight smile now. "And you're far stronger than you give yourself credit for, but I will always be there should you have need of me." It hurt him to say the last part but if this was what Noct wanted, the advisor would give it to him.

Seventeen years of this habit of always trying to give the king anything and everything he wanted, just to try and make him happy. And if Ignis was lucky, there might be a smile or two to see along the way.

His jaw worked with the unasked question of why Noct wanted to be with him right now. But he didn't want to upset the king by asking him. "Then that is what you'll get." the advisor replied.

Whatever Noct wanted, Ignis would give it to him.

Edited 2020-03-18 05:16 (UTC)

"I know I'm not making much sense, Iggy. But I will always need you, okay?" Noct was terrified of the thought of a world without Ignis. "Just give me some time to adjust to sharing you, okay?" He knew he couldn't be selfish, but at the same time, distancing would do nothing. His mind was just a scrambled mess at the moment.

When Ignis agreed to stay with him, he smiled. "Thanks. I just...also need some time to process that I might catch those two kissing...and I... You never judge me when I'm all messed up like this."

Ignis smiled only slightly. Noctis was indeed confusing the absolute hell of him though he really was touched that he was being told he was needed. "I will be here." he replied, hoping he truly would be here for the duration of the king's stay. And all he could do was give Noctis what he wanted. His mind was in a whirl about though nothing appeared on his face about the sharing bit, and again, he didn't know what to say, feeling divided. Obviously back home this wasn't an issue and it would be a thing to navigate here.

The advisor refrained from lifting a hand up to reach under Noct's chin to lift that dark head up. "You can simply tell them you're uncomfortable." Really it was adorable how Noct fussed at these small details. So gently he placed a hand on the king's shoulder. "You know I wouldn't judge you." Because really, Ignis was the one who could really be judged here.

Noct leaned into the touch, really needing it to keep him grounded. "Yeah. You've always been a safe place for me..." He smiled softly, happy that Ignis was at least comfortable enough to touch him again. "And I'll get used to it." He motioned to the next exhibit. "Should we keep going? Maybe a walk will help my mind settle."

Guilt lanced through him but of course the advisor was able to hide it and nodded. "It's all part and parcel to the job description." There were so many unasked questions regarding how Noct was feeling and why would he be uncomfortable seeing Prompto with Gladio because he would've been expected to kiss Lady Luafreya? But Ignis didn't feel as though he should open that particular wound. So there was the quickest smile as he moved to the next exhibit at the request. "Take your time. No one is expecting anything of you here." And he would make damn sure of that.

As he moved, his face was turned away but still he walked slow enough in case Noct wanted to walk side by side. The king had said he needed him. Needed. Why would he even say that? Well of course he was always there for the other so that simply had to be it. Gladio and Prompto were here too so they certainly provided some other form of normalcy. He sighed, coming up on an exhibit of bears.

Which reminded him that he had one on him to give to Noct.

But not yet.

"It...it's not just that, though, right?" Noct asked, his voice soft. "It's not just because of the job..." He had faith in that. That he actually meant something to Ignis. That he was more than just an oath and a duty. It was nice that there was nothing expected of him, but it also left him unsettled.

He looked at the bears, taking note that they kind of reminded him of Gladio. "They're big." Wow, Noct, intelligent comment there.

He turned to look at the king, green eyes taking in the other and he shook his head. "Noct, you know better than that." The dark haired man could never know of the one sided part, the advisor could only gently push him towards others that could give him what he needed. Ignis could never do that, no matter what.

The advisor just wanted to take the pressure off of Noctis, as there had been nothing but pressure and responsibility on the young king's shoulders back home. So here he would do his best to try and make this place as unburden some and as stress free as he could. It was the very least he could do. So he sighed and as soon as the other's back was turned, Ignis reached into his pocket and stood behind Noctis.

And in front of the king's face would then appear a teddy bear dressed in blue.

"Do take better care of him than you did your room." There was a smile in that tone.

Edited 2020-03-18 19:17 (UTC)

"Yeah, I know..." Noct said softly. He felt guilty for even asking for confirmation. Ignis was his first friend. Possibly his closest. He turned back, only to be met by a teddy bear. He smiled, both at the comment and the cute bear in front of him. He took it, holding it close to his chest.

"I will. I promise."

Ignis could hear the smile in the other's voice and he could picture the king's face. "Good. He or she will require a name as well." This was said in a teasing manner because he really didn't care if it had a name or not. But he took a step or two away from Noctis and leaned on the bars, watching the bears. They reminded him of Gladio, all looking fierce and could be fierce, but ended up just looking relaxed.

At least Noctis was here and he totally wanted to stare to reassure himself that the other was actually here with him. But staring was rude as he pointed out at times. He did occasionally look back and smile, to make sure that the king was still present. He felt awkward and unsure, and was trying to give him some space to breathe and think.

Edited 2020-03-18 19:46 (UTC)

Noct was holding the bear, looking at it thoughtfully. What could he name it? He did't want to be sappy or anything, but at the same time...

"It kinda looks like Gladio, doesn't it?" He joked. "Maybe I'll name it Gladiolus."

"What an unbearable name." Ignis smiled, rolling his eyes and looking back at the animals. They really weren't doing much but he was enjoying seeing them all the same. It was adorable and very sweet, but how Gladio felt about it would be another matter entirely. Green eyes looked around some more and he saw a vendor selling huge pretzels, hot dogs and something else he couldn't make out.

Turning to Noct, he inclined his head. "Are you hungry?" And an unspoken question came up asking when the last time the king ate was.

Noct snorted, but he still kept the bear close to his heart. He was going to deny being hungry when his stomach grumbled. "I could definitely eat... Haven't had much today."

The advisor shook his head and gently placed his arm around Noct's shoulder, heading towards the vendor. "Then let's get you fed, shall we?" It was the best way to avoid the other seeing his smile at the adorable sight of Noctis holding the teddy bear. The pair headed over and normally Ignis would scowl and say it was a waste of time and money or grumble another way. But Ignis wasn't in the kitchen or near it at the moment.

As they ordered food and Ignis paid for it, (he ordered extra for the king but didn't say that's what he was doing) he turned to look at Noct with his teddy bear. "I make dinner for the boys every night, so I shall certainly expect you to accompany them."

He was surprised that Ignis was letting him eat this stuff, but he wouldn't complain. He smiled and shifted to move the teddy bear into one arm so he could take some of the food. "Thanks, Iggy."

He was not surprised to hear that Ignis cooked for their friends every night. "Yeah...I will. I won't avoid them, I promise."

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