TDM The First

[lethevale_mods]

You probably know how this works, but just in case, here's the idea:

1. You put the name of the character you're testing out in the subject line
2. You write a starter (or several!) in the comment, with the Lethevale AU of your character.
3. People respond with their characters. Threads occur. Friendships are made. The world is put to rights.
4. None of the threads in the Test Drive are game-canon.

Here are some prompts to start you off!

1. Seeking Shelter

You were riding along the mountain road when your horse, terrified by some dark shadow you couldn't see clearly, screamed and bolted, throwing you. Now you're caught in the middle of nowhere, in Lethe Wood, and the rain is getting heavier by the minute.

But what's that? A light? A house? Perhaps if you knock, they'll give you a bed for the night. It'll all look better in the morning...

 

 

2. The Beast! The Terrible Beast!

You took all the precautions. You carried a lantern, kept to the safer streets. Or maybe you didn't. Either way, you were attacked by something as big as a horse, with gleaming white teeth and a hideous howl.

When you run into another person, will you warn them? Will you ask them for a hiding place, or stand and fight? If all else fails, maybe you can use them as live bait...

 

3. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

Lethevale isn't all monsters and storms. Mostly, but not all. Tonight, there's a party in the Black Swan - dancing, music, and of course, an open bar. Take the chance to get to know your neighbours, why don't you?

4. Pay No Attention To The Passage Behind The Curtain

The two of you were just wandering around Lethe Hall, when you leant on a candlestick, and... what's this? The bookshelf's opened? There's a hole in the wall now, and a spiral staircase leading down into the dark. You know, it's probably best to just leave well enough alone - but you have to admit, it's curious...

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[ketill]

Torquil - Thomas, he has to remember that, is ready to face the possibility of robbers or man eating beasts or, as the most extreme proof of his misery in the face of rain and storm, one of his siblings some how managing to have found him as long as there's some sort of shelter. He is in no fit state to meet anyone of quality, but he finds it hard to believe he would encounter any of such type here, and hours of rain are (almost) enough to overcome his vanity.

He still pauses in the doorway when he sees the shelter already has an occupant.

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[endofvanity]

Fitzjames looks up at the sound of the footfall and manages a smile. He's sitting on his trunk, leaning forward with his elbows on his knees, and he turns his hands palm-up to show that there's nothing threatening in them.

"Is this your lantern?" Nodding his head in that direction.

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[ketill]

For half a moment, Torquil considers lying. It could give him more power to suggest that the man is intruding in his domain, but it would be too easy to catch out and he has nothing to offer as a threat, so it's better to try to fall back on charm.

He smiles ruefully, extending his own sodden sleeves.

"No, I am afraid that I am far less well equipped. I take it this is not yours?"

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[endofvanity]

"Not at all. I stumbled in here to get out of the rain and found a half-burnt fire and the lit lantern. I can only assume the owner left it only a little while ago; I hope that he does not mind some small advantage being taken of his hospitality." Fitzjames wipes a few damp strands of hair out of his face. "James Fitzjames, at your service."

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[ketill]

"On such a night, one must hope to find some sympathy in the heart of a man who must have ventured out into the storm." He inclines his head. "Thomas Ainsley, at yours." He doesn't even hesitate over the name.

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[endofvanity]

"So what brings you out into this godforsaken corner of the world?" Fitzjames asks. There's a smile on his face that suggests he's not necessarily looking for a truthful answer, if Ainsley isn't interested in giving one.

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[ketill]

"Godforsaken was just what I was searching for, after worrying talk of the church, it seemed a good idea," his smile suggests his answer is mostly in jest. "I admit, I may have become a little lost. It seems a talent with languages can only take you so far, if people are not willing to speak."

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[endofvanity]

"A problem with which I'm familiar," Fitzjames replies. "Dark looks and suspicious grunts say much, I suppose, but not enough to be useful in learning why men look askance at this wood."