cycleofspam | TEST DRIVE MEME

Whet your whistle, try out the setting, and see who you want to bring to the party!
IT'S A MINOR BLIP IN TIME
Maybe you were showering, or sleeping, having breakfast. You might have been participating in your morning commute or fighting off a horde of zombies.

Whatever you were in the middle of, a strange sensation of disconnection comes over you, as though you're watching your life on screen, a passive audience to the proceedings. It's almost like, well, being sucked down the drain like every adolescent nightmare, the feeling of disconnection replaced quickly with a pain so deep, it's as though every atom of your being is pressed too closely together, and your vision goes dark. Then, just as quickly as the pain came over it, it's gone, reality snapping back into place like a stretched rubber band.

WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY

When your eyes adjust, you find yourself in a slightly spartan room, standing on a platform that seems to be made of glass or some sort of crystal. Energy currents in blues and greens swirl within it, dizzying and hypnotizing if stared at for too long. You're shocked from the vision by a cheery, bubbly voice that belongs to a petite brunette grinning at you from the base of the steps that lead down from the platform. She apologizes for any inconvenience you may have been caused, and hands you a small package, explaining that inside you'll find a phone, a directory of locations within the complex you've arrived in, a charge card with a balance of $500, and a key to a room in the dormitories which can be reached by following the green line on your directory.

She apologizes again for how confusing this must all be, but assures you that everything will make sense soon!

THOSE SEXY PROMPTS

01 ARRIVAL
After receiving your mysterious package from the happy girl who identifies herself as Airy, she suggests you head out and explore! You find out pretty quickly, or have a lot of trouble figuring out, that you're in a vast underground complex that consists of a lot of areas the directory says are "RESTRICTED". Places you can access are listed as "Forest", "Rec Room", "Cafeteria", and "Dormitories".

02 FOREST
Down a hallway across from a RESTRICTED area, a vast room filled with a living, breathing, underground forest can be found. Here, deep underground, the sun shines, a small creek flows, birds sing, and one could really believe they were outside. There's even a pleasant breeze! Weird, right?

03 REC ROOM
On the opposite side of the complex, near the dormitories, one will find another vast room labeled "REC ROOM". Inside, there is a seating area with basic refreshments (water, sports drinks), board games, a more relaxed seating area with sofas and places to read, a separate room that contains exercise equipment, another with an indoor pool, and a small basketball court. In a separate game room, there are arcade machines, an air hockey table, pool table, and ping pong table.

04 CAFETERIA
Across the main hall from the REC ROOM, one will find the double doors leading to the CAFETERIA. Outside, on a easel chalkboard, can be found the menu items available for the meal currently being served. Inside, several dozen tables and chairs take up most of the floor, and the din of conversation is comparable to a high school cafeteria. The older gentleman in the kitchen will come to the counter when approached to see which of the selection you'd like. We'd really recommend sticking to the offered selection.

05 DORMITORIES
Situated in a wing complex near the REC ROOM and the CAFETERIA is the DORMITORY wing. Rooms are solo and very small, ten to a hallway, and contain a single bed, a small dresser with mirror, and a small standing closet. Each hall has a common room at the end with seating and a five shelf bookcase, off of which are male and female bathrooms with showers, and a laundry room with four washers and four dryers.

06 WILDCARD
Start your own prompt! See what that phone can do, facilitate random encounters in any of the unrestricted areas! Go wild! Literally!

( DIRECTORY )

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01 ARRIVAL

[ Perhaps one should have been shaken by the events that just occurred, but Malcolm took it all with a surprising amount of stride. If anything he found himself irritated. Travelling time or crossing dimensions or whatever the hell was going on was absolutely nothing new to him, however, and as per usual form he ended up being more frustrated at the initial lack of information than the actual hows or whys about the reason he was there.

After giving the items he had received a thorough examination, he tucked them away in various pockets before taking the only direction he had been given: "explore." He preferred the term investigate, as exploration implied there was some sort of fun to be had. There wasn't. ]

Off we go, then.

[ He mumbled to himself, his tone indicating a sort of dry sarcasm that quite obviously indicated he wasn't thrilled. ]

04 CAFETERIA

[ Malcolm wasn't one much for public dining, but it seemed reasonable to think he would find people who were and that was his primary objective. It always was when things like this happened. He didn't approach anyone for the time being, instead opting to sit and simply watch any events that unfolded. ]

[Airy's explanation isn't all bad though it is lacking in specific details. She peers over at the new arrival with a seemingly innocent expression, her green eyes bright and inquisitive.]

Are you okay?

[She pauses.]

I can explain again...

[ Despite that the girl had been the one to deliver the vague news of his current situation, he held no resentment for her. She'd yet to give him a reason to. He turned back, his expression a bit more pleasant than it had been. ]

Okay is relative, but I'm not dead yet so I'm not sure I have full rights to filing a complaint.

[ He made a point of sounding more agreeable than he felt. The usual procedure of arriving in new places or times included the first person he met usually holding some sort of significance and he wasn't about to test the theory by purposely creating any potential problems. ]

Once was well enough, but thank you all the same.

Okay. If you have any more questions let me know. There should be a map in your phone...

[She squints at one of the phones in her hand and swipes across the screen. She isn't actually supposed to play with them.]

I think... there might be a puzzle quest game too...

If I do continue asking questions will you have answers?

[ There might have been a hint of jest to that remark, but it was up to her own interpretation. ]

I'd say this place itself is enough of a puzzle quest all on its own.

It depends on the question. It's hard to remember everything but we don't have all the answers.

[She really wishes she wrote something down.

Her lips form a thin line before breaking into an awkward but friendly grin.]

Want to know a secret? I used to get lost a lot... So I agree with you completely. It's why we have maps!

You'd know the answer to what your own name is, I hope.

[ If she'd mentioned it he'd not heard her.

Smiling back just a bit wouldn't do any harm. ]

Used to get lost or still do?

I do! It's Airy.

[She smiles brightly at him.]

Used to. [Airy's shine as if calling forth a particularly hysterical memory.] I've lived her for a while now.

It's more like home so I know my way around.

[Hanna is sitting in the far corner of the cafeteria with a vanilla pudding cup positioned between her fingers. She brings the spoon to her lips looking a little upset at the fact that she's eating vanilla of all flavours.

She spots the boy in the corner of the open eating space staring at people and gives him a looks that suggests he's being a creeper about it.]

[ He liked to think he was a bit more discreet than outright staring, but maybe the years of nonsense was catching up with him and his discretion was slipping right along with his ability to give a damn half the time.

Case in point, his only reaction to the girl's look was to tilt his head and raise an eyebrow, his expression remaining rather stoic. If she had something to say she was more than welcome to it. ]

[Hanna throws a palm down to the table as she rises and walks over towards the strange guy. She glares at him, a vanilla pudding cup still in her hand.]

Do you have a problem? You look like you're studying everyone like we're part of some discovery show documentary.

[ Smirking at her reaction wasn't the right way to go about things but it was much too amusing not to. Once she reached his table he crossed his arms and peered at her inquisitively. ]

I've not a one. Would it be more suitable if I were to parade to every table and begin prying into your life?

[Hanna's head cants to the side, her expression not at all amused.]

Is that some sort of joke?

[She takes another bite of her pudding.]

You know, this place is already weird enough without you poking your big nose into things.

Take it however you wish, but am I under your skin already?

[ What a piece of work. ]

You've no interest in finding out things that would help make it less weird then?

[Hanna looks at him like he's delusional.]

No and of course I do but staring at people isn't going to find you answers.

[Caleb has himself situated at a table along the far wall opposite the double doors leading into the cafeteria. He's scrolling through the phone he was given, but casually keeps an eye on the door between glancing at it, and then his laptop, which is getting no signal. Very annoying.

Something about the new guy who walks in and has a seat rubs him the wrong way, mostly the way he's keeping an eye on everyone and not even getting any food. Finally, Caleb's annoyance doesn't leave his eyes as he meets this new guy's eyes and stands, sliding his cellphone into the pocket of his hoody as he crosses the cafeteria, closing the distance between the two of them.

He runs a hand back through his hair before he actually says anything, and when he speaks, sharp hazel eyes never leaving the guy, his tone isn't annoyed. It sounds like he's just asking an honest question.]

Are we going to have a problem?

[ Caleb stood out a bit from the others in that he appeared to actually be attempting to do something useful. An attempt was all it appeared to be, though, judging by his irritated expression. When their eyes met Malcolm didn't falter, and he continued to hold their eye contact as the boy made his way over.

People were just going to come to him, apparently.

His visage was entirely neutral as he waited for him to speak up, though he was a bit surprised that his tone wasn't as harsh as his gaze. ]

Only if you're keen on creating one, I'd say.

[Caleb shakes his head, still glaring, but his tone still isn't any more offensive than it had been before. He crosses his arms, watching the man for a moment before speaking again.]

What's with all the staring?

TEST DRIVE MEME

Malcolm Baldwin | Original Character

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