driftfleet_ooc | Winter Test Drive

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Winter Test Drive

THE WINTER TEST DRIVE MEME
(Or Summer 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!

IMPORTANT!!! Per this post, Player Invites are not needed to app to Drift Fleet until the conclusion of the Calibrations plot.

→ The previous test drive (which may still be active!) can be found here.

Helpful Info for Ideas!:

December Star System

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

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[Iskaulit]
[The last thing Alfred remembered was chasing after Master Bruce and trying to talk some sense into him. Which seemed to be a daily thing for him anymore. Now he found himself aboard a strange ship and to be a source of entertainment for people. He really wondered if this was some bizarre dream he having.

For now he settled to adapting himself to the new life around him and trying to familiarize himself with how things were done. While at the same time he was making inquiries of the possibility of his young charge being onboard as well.

He easily stuck out in the crowd with the three piece suite he wore. Alfred wasn't too hesitant about approaching a random person for information.]

[Wild card]

[Feel free to hit me up with anything you wish.]

[In stark contrast to Alfred's three-piece suit, Keith was making his way through the Iskaulit after having been in the gym wearing workout clothes, a towel draped over his neck, his hair slightly damp from pushing himself hard.

Suit guy was a newb. Keith could tell. He paused for a second, and then approached.]

Need help?

[Alred turned around as Keith offered to help. He gave a quick glance at the other and saw that he appeared to be someone whose been here for some time and was used to helping out others. He was the first to do so, since his arrival and Alfred appreciated the kind offer. He gave a nod in response.

When he spoke, he spoke with a heavy accent and in a calm manner. He showed no indication that he was stressed out or lost. He appeared to be more like someone who simply adjusted to the circumstances.]

I understand the basics and the for arriving here, but I had been wondering if there was some kind of registry that one can look up and see who else is here? I am not one that's very strong with technology.

Oh, sure.

[Keith reached into his belt pouch and pulled out the communicator.]

You got one of these, right? When you arrived?

[Alfred gave a nod, and pulled it out from a pocket inside his suit.]

I can operate its basic functions, but as for figuring out how to use it for everything else....is proving to be a challenge. My young charge would have been able to figure this out in a heart beat. I must say that even with my lack of knowledge this device is far more advance then what I've seen back at home.

[Keith nodded.]

Yeah... there's a menu option that brings up a directory.

[He opened his own, showing Alfred the steps on how to do it.]

Like this.

Thank you. This will help answer something that's been weighing on my mind since arrival.

[As he awkwardly scrolled through the directory, he found that Bruce was not part of the list. There was a mixture of relief and worry in his expression. It meant that Bruce was probably safe at home, but it could also mean he was alone as well.]

If I'm here what happens back at my home? Do I cease to exist? Does time freeze?

It seems to. I've been back a few times, actually, and, each time, it was like I never left. I didn't remember being here, and I was right back where I had been taken from.

[Keith gave the man a sympathetic look.]

It's a little concerning, but it's not quite as bad as it might seem right away. There are definitely ways this could be worse.

[Keith pocketed his communicator again, and then held out his hand in greeting.]

I'm Keith.

I'll admit I don't quite understand how that logically can work, but I can accept the answer for now. It puts my mind at ease. If you're able to return home, then I suppose that is something I can keep in mind as well.

I'm Alfred Pennyworth, Alfred will suffice. I appreciate the information you were able to give me.

[He offered a hand out to shake in return.]

Not many people, honestly. I think it has to do with the idea that we're essentially in a different reality, so maybe time moves differently... like a pocket dimension or something. [Keith shrugged.]

Nice to meet you, Alfred. Welcome to Drift Fleet. [Keith gave his hand a good shake. It was pretty solid on his end.]

[His handshake was just as firm and sensed to a degree that the other had been a soldier at one point or was simply a fighter. He appeared to also be rather confident and ready to help those in need.]

How does one go about finding work here? Or is there an expected role for us here?

Well, we do have assigned roles that come with the augment in our heads, but, if you're looking for something more that earns extra credits, you can pick up jobs on the different planets we visit or you can either start a business on the Iskaulit or work for one that's already there if they're hiring. The Iskaulit has a few passenger run businesses.

[People around here come in all types of clothing, but the three-piece suit just catches his eye just from the familiarity of it.]

Hello, I haven't seen you around here before. I'm fairly new myself and am trying to at least introduce myself to everyone.

[He's in full Red Robin uniform, long black cape and cowl over half his face but he still holds out his hand]

I'm Red Robin.

[Alfred can't help but tilt his head at the young man's approach. He's seen quite a lot in his time in Gotham and his services with the war, so the uniform wasn't something that surprised him. He was more curious to know what the story was behind it. There was always a story.

Only most masked men he came across proved to be thieves or folk not right in the mind. The name given to him was one he didn't recognize.]

Does one often hide behind a mask here, Red Robin? I understand that we are both new here, but I would prefer to speak to the young man behind the mask.

However, since you introduced yourself and it would be terribly rude of myself not to do the same.... I'm Alfred Pennyworth.

[He replied as he in turn took the other's hand and shook it with a firm grip.]

[The handshake goes slack in surprise as the name is spoken. It's the wrong face, body and accent but the manner of speaking and demeanour is just right. It isn't his Alfred but it is Alfred. He doesn't know what to do with this information. He obviously doesn't recognise Red Robin.]

I-um- sorry-sorry about the mask, it's a long-ingrained habit to hide my identity. I'm told it's not necessary here but I'm not yet ready to let it go. Being kidnapped by aliens for entertainment doesn't exactly put me at ease.

It's-It's nice to meet you Mr Pennyworth. Can I ask what you do? Where you're from?

[Alfred sensed the surprise easily enough form Red Robin's slackened grip. He offered a friendly smile in an attempt to offer support.]

Please, Alfred will do. Such formality isn't necessary right now. Unless this is some sort of job interview you are posing with all the questions you have?

[He spoke in a teasing manner, meaning to lighten the serious mood that had settled around the conversation. He did have a few questions of his own to ask later, but chose to wait to ask them. ]

I have a long line of work. My current job is looking after young Master Wayne after his parents having past away. Where we are currently staying at the Wayne Manner in Gotham City. Prior to this I worked for the British Special Air Service.

[There's a huge part of Tim that warms at Alfred's smile and can't help but smile back]

Alfred, it is then, Robin is also fine for me; for now.

[All his convictions to protect his identity thrown out the window because it's Alfred]

I'm told I'm always full of questions so feel free to turn the tables as it were.

Young Master? How young are we talking?

Let's go get some coffee and discuss this some more there instead of chit chatting in the corridor? I believe there is a little place near by where we can get some.

[He was glad to see the young man relaxing and more at ease.]

He's in his late teens, so not necessarily young. I would say close to your age? Old habits die hard. I feel that he is trying hard to grow up too fast and I often wish he would try to relax and be act like a regular teenager.

[He merely shook his head as he proceeded to lead Robin toward the place he had in mind.]

Do you know Master Wayne? You seem very keen to know about him.

Oh yes, of course. Don't want to loiter.

[Tim will start walking and talking, following. Thoughts much more interested in chitchat rather than coffee surprisingly. A young Bruce before Batman. Would he even become Batman in that universe? How much should he say? He could ruin a timeline. He could try and prevent so many things.]

Ah, well we're not from the same universe I'm afraid so I don't know your version of Bruce. However, I do know the Bruce Wayne from my universe.

[That's safe. He'll be honest. If asked.]

[Alfred was far from surprised by the news. He had some kind of suspicion they were connected. Only he didn't expect it to be a different time line. He only became aware that such a thing was possible when he arrived in the Fleet. The problem is revealing alot of information. He assumed that Robin felt the same way.]

I have to say I'm not surprised by this news. I was made aware that this could be a possibility when I arrived here. You'll have to forgive me if I'm more restrictive of my responses. They say that ignorance can be a bless.

I can only imagine what the Bruce you know would be like and hope he still has the same qualities that the one I know carries.

Well, he was still largely raised by our Alfred so I can only imagine that you'd be just as proud of him- and exasperated but his actions as our Alfred.

And I can understand wanting to be careful with your responses, after all, I am the one wearing the mask here.

[Looks like secrecy and paranoia are at least a universal constant of Bruce's]

[He gave a nod in agreement toward both statements.]

I suppose in due time I'll get to see the face behind the mask?

[He wasn't pressuring the kid to take it off understanding that it was fairly important to him. He only hoped in time he would earn that trust. Especially since he interacted with a variation of himself. That idea was a little hard accept, but for now he'll go with it.]

Until then, how do you like your coffee or tea?

Ahh perhaps, I don't want to make any promises one way or the other, to be frank.

[There's an instant perk up as Alfred mentions coffee and then a look of suspicion.]

If I choose coffee over tea am I going to get a lecture about how coffee is bad for a growing body?

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Winter Test Drive

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