SPRING TEST DRIVE

[thespaceopera]

THE SPRING TEST DRIVE MEME
(Or Fall Test Drive for you Southern Hemisphere folks!)

Got someone you want to try out before you app? Well this is the post for it! Feel free to use anything that fits in the setting of Drift Fleet! Want to play bumper shuttles? Want to go wild in a med bay? Play around with the current plot? Have at it!

Threads from the Test-Drive may be made game "canon" but DO NOT count toward AC!

FOR NEW PLAYERS: You DO NOT NEED an invite to participate in the TEST DRIVE! If you decide to APP into the game, ONLY THEN will you need an invite from a current player!

Helpful Info for Ideas!:

March's Star System

Game Details

Test drives are posted SEASONALLY, so the next one will be in June!

Comments

[goldkiss]

And I will be as much as possible. [They always have to face the reality of competitions and training, of course, and times when they might have to be a part because of that, but Yuuri had moved to Russia to limit that time as much as they possibly could.

After a moment, Victor pulls back and takes Yuuri's hand. He pulls it to his lips an kisses the ring finger and then keeps a hold of it.]

You were cooking weren't you? Are you still hungry?

[whereyourdestinylies]

[He nods his head - it wasn't going to be possible for them to be together all the time. Frankly they might drive each other nuts if they did, but Yuuri knew that he couldn't go a lifetime without Victor.

He's known that, for a lot longer than he wants to think about.

A flush of pleasure at that kiss, before his dark eyes brighten.]

Yeah! I'm making ramen - I haven't eaten in days and I thought I'd try to go for something edible. Come, tell me about what you've seen in this place. I'll feed the both of us.

[goldkiss]

[That honestly sounds like the best idea anyone has ever had. Victor nods and moves back to the area where he had been cooking.]

I haven't seen much. I am on the Heron, so I've seen a bit of that ship. Oh! And there was a ball. It was extremely exciting.

[whereyourdestinylies]

[Yuuri beamed, keeping close to Victor. He gestured him to one counter, taking a moment to kiss Victor's ring in turn, before he returned to his cooking. He added a little more salt to the noodles, then made sure the pork paste was sizzling correctly.]

Yeah? Did you dance with all the fair maidens and handsome princes? [He beamed up at Victor.] Bet you were the belle of the ball.

[goldkiss]

I managed to put together a nice enough suit, even though they only gave me half a day to find one...

Oh! I can't wait to show it to you. It's all white. A bit like a wedding suit, honestly. [That last part is said rather thoughtfully.]

[whereyourdestinylies]

[Yuuri looked up with interest, clucking his tongue sympathetically at the 'half a day' thing. He'd been that way with his own costume ...]

Like a wedding suit? [He gives the noodles another stir, then adds the pork bits, letting it all simmer as he gives Victor a little teasing grin.] Not going to wait until I win gold, eh?

[goldkiss]

[Victor smiles warmly.] Perhaps I believe in you enough to plan ahead.

[whereyourdestinylies]

[Yuuri looks over at him at that, and there it is again. That faith, that trust, that Yuuri can do it. Win a gold, over Chris, Yurio, even Victor himself.

So. He sets his chin, determination flashing behind his glasses as he leans in and kisses Victor on the lips. Firmly, warmly, but just for a moment because he's still learning it's okay to do stuff like that.]

...Thank you, Victor. [He smiles into the pot, before looking over at him.] How much did you want? I made plenty but - it's still experimental.

[goldkiss]

[Victor's heart flutters a bit at the gentle kissing.]

I'm sure it's tasty! But you dish out for yourself first. You said that you hadn't eaten in a while?

[whereyourdestinylies]

Yeah - I - uhm. [Ugh this was so embarrassing. He put his head down, as he put a fairly good portion of noodles, fried pork paste bits and powdered eggs into his bowl. Then he dished out some for Victor, and taking his hand, led him over to the table. He handed over the chopsticks - thank goodness they had those...

And played with his food a little, as he confessed.] I didn't act very, uhm, bravely when I got here. I sort of - had a panic attack. That lasted. A few days.

[goldkiss]

[Victor's eyes narrow a bit and he considers Yuuri carefully. He wishes he had known that he was here. Even if he couldn't get to The Marsiva, he could have stayed up talking to Yuuri over their communicators.]

Are you feeling better now?

[whereyourdestinylies]

[Yuuri took a mouthful of noodles, slurping them down slowly. Taking a couple of careful bites, he chewed, staring down into the bowl for a moment. Not bad! He could probably deal with more spices, but not bad.

He looked up, and crooked a wry little smile.] Well. Yeah. You're here.

[He twisted another biteful of noodles.] And ... I came out of my room! Did a practice today, in the dance studio. So I'm getting towards better and better every minute. It's just overwhelming, you know? All ... this.

[goldkiss]

[Victor reaches over and puts a hand on Yuuri's arm. He squeezes lightly.]

I'm glad you're practicing.

[Then, finally, he settles on eating.] Ah! This is pretty good!

[whereyourdestinylies]

[Yuuri looks up, at that hand, then into Victor's face, and he nods.]

I am too.

[That serious look became a beaming smile.] Really? I was just playing around - I think I need to make it spicier.

[goldkiss]

That would be good, but your talents do shine though.

[whereyourdestinylies]

Well, I will then feed you my talents whenever you want. [He beamed again, as he ate more himself. God he was Starving.]

[goldkiss]

[Victor grinned in a way that hinted that he probably wasn't thinking about just food but then he quickly distracted himself but eating.

After a certain point.] So, do you know what your duties are for the ship yet?

[whereyourdestinylies]

[Well that grin was rather familiar - so familiar that Yuuri automatically blushed up to his forehead. Then he put himself to finishing his bowl - considered seconds but shook his head.

Not if he wanted to keep in the shape he was in. He gained weight far too easily.]

Yes! Communications officer. Kinda ironic, all things considered.