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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[rube]

[the entire room is intoxicating and it leaves ben feeling confused and unsettled and scared, a nasty mix of emotions that he can feel bottle up in his gut and squeeze at his throat. a part of him wants a drink, something to quench his thirst, but he doesn't trust anything in the midst of the crowd, let alone whatever this -- the place itself -- is.

he's itching for a cigarette, and with his unsuccessful escapade around the hallways and never-ending amount of rooms, he still could not find answers, so he's back where he started. at some point, he's accidentally pulled into the crowd. he meant to stick to the walls, to watch things from a distance, but as more people arrive and clutter the place up, there really is nowhere else to go. too many people are brushing up against him already, and he hates it. he convinces himself that if he can just make it to the other side of the room, there will be more space.

and he's sort of right, because he can see a good spot for him to sit and watch the whole damned thing unfold, it's just a matter of getting there.

the overwhelming sensation of the whole place leave him somewhat clumsy, though, and he allows himself to be shoved by a panicked man looking for someone. he would have been fine if he could stumble without any real casualties, but ben being ben, he happens to stumble back into a woman(?) he thinks, anyway, of much smaller stature.

with a mumbled curse, he's hoping he doesn't bring them both down.]

[rube]

[the amount of panic that rushes through ben is remarkable. he's up so quickly he almost falls again, stumbling over himself as tries to make sure no one steps on the girl as he straightens himself. he licks his lips nervously, eyes darting to the people that ignore their issue and continue on with their business.

ben himself is a grubby looking young man, covered in dust and dirt with clothes that are plenty dirty, but he still holds his hand out to the girl, eyes apologetic.]

So sorry, miss. Didn't see you.

[his stance is awkward and stiff as he waits for her to take his hand, but from the looks of her, he's not so sure she'll accept his help.]

[rube]

[he winces just slightly as she takes his hand, but he's thankful for her forgiveness, offering a short nod in return as he hoists her back up onto her feet. the girl is so light that the motion is almost graceful, even if he withdrawals his hands so quickly it's as if she's burned him.]

Fine. Just fine.

[he shifts his weight from one foot to the other, watching the girl warily. he's not entirely sure if he should just leave her, but he may as well ask a few questions while he can, despite his discomfort.]

You ain't from the places these people are from, are you?

[rube]

[ben only asks because she's dressed differently. most of the people around them were dressed ... well, he isn't too sure how they were dressed. some were in clothes he's never seen before in his life. compared to him, they were wealthy and "futuristic".

now it's not only his eyes that show suspicion, but his entire face. he narrows his eyes at her before he concludes that she must be important somewhere, so he decides to go along with it.]

Ben Hawkins. [a beat,] Born of nowhere special.

[he's a little surprised that she's dipping her head to him, too. he's never been treated with much respect, and for it to be coming from a girl leaves him not knowing how to react. it must be normal for her.]

[rube]

[there's an awkward silence that settles between them when alayne insists on his home being something to be noted. sure, he was gonna take it over, but the workers came in and tore it all up. it's not special- it doesn't even exist anymore.

he stares at her, lips pressing together as he shakes his head in such tiny motions it's barely noticeable.]

Ain't there no more. Nothin' special about it.

[he gives her a quick once-over, but it's innocent- he means her no harm, he just wants to be sure she is, as she said, alright from the fall. it's a little delayed, but he's more than distracted with what's going on to be completely on-point.]

You got someone here with you?

[rube]

[to make himself even more clear, he takes a small step back to create distance between them, hands being held up in a mean-no-harm way for a brief moment. the last thing he wants is to create a scene.

as he drops his hands back down to his sides, he shakes his head once more. ben hasn't been paying attention to people he didn't know. he's been too focused on finding a way out, or catching a glimpse of someone who looks similar but is not someone from the carnival. that's really the last thing he needs, though. he'd prefer to be here alone than have carnies trudging through this mess alongside him.]

No, sorry.

[he means it, though his voice is somewhat strained. there's another funky silence between them after that; ben doesn't have anything else to offer alayne concerning her question, and he doesn't have anything else he really wants to ask her. she's just about as clueless as he is.]

[rube]

[there's a small hint of sympathy in ben's eyes as he moves to leave, albeit a bit hesitantly. he gives her one last look-]

Be careful, Alayne. Find your pa.

[and he's off, slipping through the crowds to find solace by the wall and, hopefully, light a cigarette to keep him calm. alayne is free to find him again if she wishes.]