TEST DRIVE MEME

[fairyfoes]

TEST DRIVE MEME

Considering apping to EACHDRAIDH? Why not give the setting a test run here! OPTIONAL SCENARIOS 01. ARRIVING IN THE DRABWURLD. The Seelie and Unseelie courts welcome you with mirthful revelry and hearty food. After you have been briefed on your purpose here, you will find an endless feast and a night filled with entertainment to placate your concerns. Mingle with new arrivals, sneak down the castle halls and make sure your eyes are always on your glass; fairies and imps have no bias when it comes to tricks! 02. THE STATION. Looking for a little slice of home? The Station gives you all that and more. Take advantage of the wifi, have a cup of fairy-brewed coffee (the one they didn't spit in) or sit back and relax on the patio. You can even move your things into one of the available rooms! 03. WILDCARD. Your own scenario! Explore the Drabwurld or simply take advantage of your Locket!

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[unclebob]

[He thinks on Peter's words, wise ones coming from one so young. Perhaps the boy-warrior has a point. The cranial injuries, while being superficial save for the eye, look the worst off at first glance. He hasn't even bothered to clean the blood off of his skin. It gives him a look like he's just come from the battle right this very minute.]

Why do you care?

[The words, while being blunt, aren't meant to be rude. He sounds curious, wondering why anyone would bother.]

[sublimity]

[Peter hopes that if the Terminator can be convinced to have certain things treated, he could also be coerced to have everything else looked at once a healer sits him down. (He has an odd feeling that attempting to drag this one to the infirmary wouldn't work out so well. At the very least, it doesn't seem like he's about to keel over any moment.)

The question throws him, halting the scrutinising he had been giving the injuries. He looks back up at the Terminator in surprise, and then consideration.]

Why shouldn't I?

[In retrospect, it isn't such a peculiar question. He has seen enough of the world, and has been through enough battles and wars, after all.]

[unclebob]

Most human beings lack compassion for others. They are too self-absorbed to notice when others are in need of assistance.

[These are the creatures who's very nature seems to lean towards a lemming-like tendency to destroy themselves. To care for one or two other people isn't surprising, but a perfect stranger? The Terminator finds this to be very odd.

Maybe Peter is one of the few who possess who others lack, though he doubts it to be so. More likely he's merely interested because of the extreme nature of his injuries and the way he looks. Despite the amount of people at this feast, there's only one half beaten to death cyborg.]

[sublimity]

[Can he truly argue that? He has, of course, seen the terrible nature of humanity in both worlds, but he has also seen the very best. Funny what war can bring out in people.

After a moment, he speaks, his voice quiet and thoughtful, though no less sure of himself.]

Sometimes it is hard for people to see beyond themselves. It is part of being human, and unfortunately there are times when circumstance can overshadow the good in people.

[He elaborates, because he feels as if the Terminator is asking something more, something someone who isn't human might ask.]

Humans are capable of great tragedy, but they are also capable of great good. The capacity for both is what makes us so great and terrible at once. It is what makes every person worthwhile, why every person deserves a chance. Something, I think, that also extends to those who aren't human.

Perhaps you have only been privy to negative experiences, which I am sorry for. I hope that selfishness isn't all that humanity can offer you.


[ooc: hrgh sorry for the lateness, chrome's being a pain and making it hard to tag.]

[unclebob]

[He listens with the patient of air of someone who is just there absorb information. It's a quality most people have lost, too eager to wait for the other person to finish and add in their own point of view. There's no interruptions, not until he is absolutely sure Peter is done talking.]

What you have said is very much what someone told me not too long ago. He showed me humanity is not beyond saving. [An add-on to John's small, scattered speeches of why humanity was important.]

Thank you for your words. I will have to think upon them.

[OOC: No worries! Stuff happens.]

[sublimity]

[His respect for him increases, for it isn't often someone is willing to listen after they have formed their own opinions, especially on a subject like this one.]

I'm glad.

[It's terrible to think someone has only seen the ugly side of humanity, so he truly is happy to know the Terminator isn't one of them.

His smile turns cheeky in response (he might be a little abashed by the thanks).]

You can thank me by going to the infirmary.

[unclebob]

[Peter's insistence on getting him treated provokes the first genuine smile the machine has made while being here.]

You never give up, do you?

[Maybe the boy has a point. Even if his mechanical parts can't be fixed, he can at least get the blood washed off and some clean bandages put on his face.]

oh no stop making me like this cr

[sublimity]

[He grins, pleased by the smile that is finally making an appearance, as well as what he takes as acquiesce.]

I see you've learned. Perhaps you will be less difficult in the future.

[It's in jest of course, though he's definitely serious about the infirmary visit.]

Nevar! :P

[unclebob]

Don't count on it.

[He may be a machine with limited emotions, but he still knows how to respond to some jokes.]

Before I go to the infirmary, may I ask your name?

hdu, i never asked for this!!

[sublimity]

[He laughs, eyes crinkled in amusement.

It is only at the query that the mirth disappears into embarrassed dismay.]

By Jove! I'm terribly sorry for my rudeness. My name is Peter, and it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[He offers his hand to shake.]

[unclebob]

[The Terminator extends his good hand, offering an inhumanely firm grasp as he shakes.]

I was never given a human name. Most refer to me only as a Terminator. [A name that no longer fits, now that he's stopped his wanton killing machine ways.]