Test Drive

[travelagency]

Test Drive This is the first test drive for The Last Resort. You can use one of the handy prompts or make up your own. Prompts Prompt #1 There's a new drug being passed through the seedy end of the town which gives many bipedal species the temporary ability to shapeshift into someone else of their species. Needless to say it's very dangerous. Are you working on a cure? Currently trying it out to look hot at the bar? Trying to weed out the dealers? Prompt #2 When a cavespider attacks, usually someone doesn't lose much in the way of memories. They might not even notice what's gone. But your character has been swarmed with them and only remembers half of anything. Try to figure out some things about yourself again by talking to your friends and hope that your memories will be recovered with the reminders. Try not to take advantage of someone and lie to someone with the problem, though. Or do it, you need all the advantages you can get. Prompt #3 A notable and extremely wealthy alien ambassador has just arrived. He loves luxury but is extremely difficult to please. He is also said to be a collector of rare artefacts and some suspect that he may be here to receive stolen goods. Are you staff complaining about his behavior? A scientist keeping a close eye on the museum collections while the ambassador around? A thief planning a heist with a friend in order to sell the goods to the ambassador? Prompt #4 Having a drink at Pugsy's bar, because someone has to try the exotic booze. Be careful, some of it's made with blood. Navigation

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[psychosputnik]

[She hmphed a little]

Oh, I could recommend a great many things, but without knowing your particular species' taste preferences, I doubt it'd be of much use to you.

[sylvanguard]

[There was that. She was still getting used to the fact that there were so many different people all from world she had never even dreamed of. It gives her pause as she glances away.] I should bear that in mind. But I think I am able to partake what is common among man.

[psychosputnik]

[Sikozu resisted the urge to snort at that, just barely; humans were such a weak species. But her time on Moya had softened her just a bit. Maybe. Enough to have no desire to be intentionally rude. Enough to curb her acerbic side just a little more than usual. She studied the female for a moment, sizing her up.]

Try the fellip nectar. Crichton always seemed to enjoy it.

[sylvanguard]

[Although she spoke of mortal drinks she was not one so by default, she could handle stronger drinks. It was just that there were not many she was familiar with, coming from a world where wine, mead ale and grog made up almost all the alcohol.]

Fellip Nectar? It sounds sweet. I'll take your suggestion.

[She turns away frowning as she tries to get the barman's attention so she can order.]

Who is Crichton? Is he of the same as you?

[psychosputnik]

[Okay, now she can't hold it in. She wants to be insulted, but the idea is too ridiculous. She bursts out laughing, the sound somewhere between a tinkling bell and a witch's cackle.]

Frell no! Crichton and I are nothing alike.

[It actually takes her some time to recover.]

Come to think of it... I'm not entirely sure anyone is like Crichton, human or not.

[sylvanguard]

[Tauriel arches her brows in confusion at her laughter not understanding why this would be cause for amusement. Further explanation of this person Crichton helps to alleviate some of her confusion.]

If I have given offense, forgive me. Is safe to assume this Crichton is human and you are not?

[Sorry, she can't really tell. Not easily since her appearance is quite humanoid.]

[psychosputnik]

[In another time and place she might have been offended. But time aboard Moya has softened her, particularly toward Crichton. He may be a mere human, but he's had his moments.]

It's not only safe. It's absolutely correct. [Sikozu draws herself up to her straightest posture in some show of pride.]

With those ears, I suppose you're not human either.

[sylvanguard]

Well rather than ask you your race, as it might be rude, might I know your name instead?

[She nods in agreement to her.]

That would be correct. I am of the Eldar, that is an elf in common tongue. My name is Tauriel

[psychosputnik]

Sikozu Svala Shanti Sugaysi Shanu. However, just 'Sikozu' is fine.

From what I've been told, the people here seem to be from several different universes. Since I've never heard of the Eldar, I doubt you've heard of my species. The Kalish?

[sylvanguard]

[Tauriel pauses blinking as she studies Sikozu. the name was certainly a mouth full. Hesitantly, she tries it out, mimicking it to the best of her ability. It wasn't too far off.] Shikozu. [It was an interesting name.]

It appears so. The number of differing races is surprising I had not thought there were so many. I was told there are as many as the stars in the sky or thereabouts. It is all the more surprising to me since we have long been taught our world was singular, made by Eru.

[there was a slight head shake when she heard Sikozu's race] Indeed I have not heard of your people.