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Opening Test Drive Meme

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Welcome to the first Test Drive for The Revival Project!

For those who do not know, this game is a spin-off from The Drift Fleet game, which is shortly closing. For more information about what this game is about, please check out the FAQ here or the premise here.

The TDM for the first round of applications is NOT required but is highly recommended. Really this is to see the interest level in the game as well as to have everyone interact on the new planet and with the new experiences offered here. There will be a post in the TDM where questions can be asked regarding the prompts/settings. We're keeping this loose though so go ahead and have fun with it. Any questions about the game please direct to the comment section of the FAQ.

If you are a Drift Fleet alumni, please label your character as 'DFAU' on your top level so we know. Also, keep in mind you have complete flexibility on how your character comes here. They could be taken before endgame, after endgame, two years after, one year before, etc. It's up to you! The only option not allowed is to completely restart your character (because then it's not DFAU, is it?)

So go! Explore Agra 10! And, as always, HAVE FUN!

*ATTENTION! RESERVES ARE NOW OPEN!*
*ATTENTION! APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!*
*GAME OPENS AUGUST 19th!*

WHALE COMB PARTY

In the square near your arrival point, one building seems to be in fairly good repair. It’s large and stark white on every wall. Unlike the other buildings, all the lights are on and the windows looking out are intact. That alone would make it remarkable but it’s hardly the most noticeable thing once you step inside the open doorway.

Hanging against one wall is a piece of fabric that has ‘WHALE COMB!’ painted on it in drippy, fluorescent pink letters. A smiley is painted underneath it right on the wall with three eyes and long fangs. The fangs drip down all the way to the floor and the eyes are just a blob of paint, but whoever left it seems to have been trying, here. ‘US THANK THEY!’ is written beside it, barely legible. On every other wall is ‘EAT’ in various sizes and colors. They thankfully don’t drip as much as the smiley since, beneath them, are tables upon tables of food.

There are meats, fruits, root vegetables, and even what might be a sweet dessert of some sort as well. Bowls are full of them, apparently a welcome dinner for the Agrii’s new heroes. At the very least it will give everyone a quick crash course on what is edible around here. But some of it might have … adverse effects:

- People chomping down on the striped meat all seem to get very drowsy a few minutes later.
- The red fruit that looks like a giant cherry is the equivalent of a few shots - the more consumed, the more drunken this party is getting.
- There is a bowl of weeds that have small, daisy-like flowers all along the stalks. This tastes like chicken and gives the eater a sudden burst of energy that will have them running around the room like they’re being chased.
-There are a collection of drinks, some made from the red fruit, some that are clearly water, some that taste like a less-sweet lemonade with no effects, and then there's a blue one that tastes like an especially dark beer. People drinking this will find themselves incapable of lying for a half hour.

Of course, no way to know any of this before you chow down. So dig in and enjoy the show!

LOST AND ALONE

They said don’t go into the forest. If the noises there weren’t deterrent enough then the thick trees and lack of paths should have been. Yes, you’ll need food. Yes, both meat and many fruits are in the forest. But maybe you should have gotten some more information before heading in.

Congratulations: you went into the forest and are now lost. You can’t hear the murmurings from town, nor can you see any of the lights that might be flickering on and off in the city. How are you going to get back into town? How do you make sure that the creatures here don’t attack you? You probably don’t have any weapons, so you’d better figure something out quick.

Or, maybe you’ll get lucky and run into another foolish person wandering around out here. Try not to attack them - unless they attack first.

MILES TO GO

The first thing every survivor needs to find is shelter. Not long after your arrival at the fountain, it’s getting darker now and, even if the night is short (you’re about to find out it’s not!), you don’t want to spend your first one out on an unfamiliar street. Distantly you can hear a sound like a wolf howling through an elephant’s trunk. It’s loud and alien. Maybe you want to find somewhere to sleep a little more quickly.

Right away there are two pretty solid options that will do nicely for the night: an abandoned hotel-like structure and some empty stores.

The hotel structure seems to be the most popular option for others. Its large, overgrown lobby leads you to the staircase and over a dozen floors of rooms in varying conditions. Despite it looking as though no one has set foot in here for decades, the stairs and floors all are secure. The rooms that have doors on them open up to dusty rooms that all have a bathroom (of sorts) attached and long, narrow bed frames. Figuring out a mattress will be a challenge but at least this is a safe place to sleep. As long as no animals laid claim to this room before you got in...

But let’s say the room in the hotel doesn’t work for you. Maybe the room is too small for you. Maybe you don’t like the stairs. Maybe you want someplace private to separate yourself from the rest of these strangers and to think quietly about what to do next. Either way, the other option is any number of abandoned stores lining the block where you arrived. The glass doors and windows of many are broken but there are just as many intact as well. The rooms are all large and empty, as whatever wares inside were either taken or dissolved over the years. There may be a counter or two that will get you off the ground, though. With all this space, you’re bound to find something to sleep on.

Unless someone else got there, first...

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Quicksilver.

Steve's first thought is that this is Quicksilver. But when the guy stops running and looks nothing like Wanda's brother, he reevaluates his assumption.

Okay. Same power, different person. Steve drops the branch and holds his hands up in the universal gesture of peace.

"Woah! Woah, sorry!" He smiles and doesn't move closer. "I thought you might be an animal, here. I'm not going to hurt you.

"I'm Steve. Steve Rogers from Earth..."

Maybe he doesn’t look like his Uncle Pietro fully, but maybe, just maybe, there is a hint of Wanda in his face, or Pietro in his expression of offense. But there is something entirely Tommy in the amusement to see Steve Rogers introducing himself. Not his Captain, but close enough.

“Yo, Cap. I don’t know if I’d call Brooklyn ‘Earth’. Now Manhattan, that’s more cultured. And produces more heroes too. Course my Jersey self just judges you city folk.”

Chattering much? Yes. Which is okay because literally he almost got whacked upside the head by Captain fucking America. Hard pass on really experiencing what this guy’s refined super-soldier serum feels like as a headache. Bad enough training with the super strong people he already knew back home.

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It's clear this guy knows him. Steve is at a loss since that clearly means he's from another universe or a future point in his timeline. One that he gave up on once he'd decided to not go home. But maybe this was proof that, either way, life moved on. Steve would need to worry about that later. For now he's just interested in figuring out who this is.

"Those are fighting words," Steve teases gently. He steps forward and extends a hand toward the other man. Closer now, Steve can almost see a passing resemblance to Wanda. It makes him wonder if this is another sibling. Or, perhaps, a child? That would definitely lead to some questions from Steve to Vision...

"But I'll let it slide, this time. Seems you know me. You are?"

Well of course he knows Captain Rogers. Who doesn't? But yeah, definitely a bit more personal than just being aware of an Avenger. Still, the question is fair. He's got Steve at a real disadvantage. Which means he'll give Cap benefit of the doubt. Any Captain America that doesn't recognize the most troublesome ~~by deliberate choice because his twin's powers are more problematic~~ of the Young Avengers is a Captain America that hasn't wronged said troublesome almost-adult super-hero.

"Tommy Shepherd. Speed. Which is also what I do. Trying to find sufficient food for a frustratingly speedster metabolism. You're Captain America, leader of the Avengers. You know, when Stark isn't. Or when you two aren't fighting. Again."

Steve has a passing understanding that 'speed' is a type of drug. However, after watching this boy run backwards like a blur he has no misconception about what Tommy meant. He's also not surprised to find out that he knows him as Captain America. At least that means their universes are the same or similar enough.

He nods at the comment about metabolism.

"I understand the need to eat. I'm looking for some protein myself. Maybe together we can get some food and also find our way back to town?"

"I'm a pretty good scout, so I can definitely help with that. Faster than Quicksilver, promise you that."

But Captain might not know who that is, so Tommy just lets it all pass on. Food is definitely going to be an issue. Luckily protein mass isn't as much of an issue for him. Sure, he needs it, but his speed needs a lot of carbs.

"I can try helping with meat. I mean, I've never hurt an animal in my life before. But... I mean, to survive? Probably could help some."

"Meat might help me but I am thinking you probably need some starch to replenish your energy levels." Steve isn't exercising like Tommy is. Every step makes Speed burn more and more energy and that can't be sustainable in any way. Steve looks into his wrapped up jacket and holds out the berries.

"These don't seem to be the same as the ones that made people hyper or anything else. I feel pretty full eating a few handfuls so..."

He hands it over, hoping that he hasn't just given something that the boy will be allergic to. But really, no one knows anything right now. It is all guesses.

"There are some roots that are good, too. Sort of like potatoes..."

Interesting, that Captain got there on his own. Tommy smirks at the comment, a bit pleased. His Cap hadn't thought of that as much when his team ended up going to ground with Cap during the super hero Civil War.

"You're not wrong. There are some good tubers for that. Or there were at the Porpoise Brush party," Tommy agrees. What? He'd enjoyed the language issue. "They were tasty, and I've had a lot of energy since then, so great carbs. Gonna make a spiralizer and have lots of pasta like that."

The offering of the fruit, though, Tommy looks in shock at Steve. It's one thing to acknowledge that Tommy will need a lot. Another to have this guy just offer what he's found. He considers them, before fishing a berry out and rolling it around in his fingers.

"Suppose I make a good test subject. Whatever could be bad in these will hit my system a lot faster than anyone else probably. Unless my mutation makes me immune. Down the hatch."

He pops the fruit and chews, and after he swallows he throws his arms open in his best 'smite me now' pose. Nothing yet. May be good.

Okay. Steve likes this guy. A lot. In some ways he reminds Steve of Bucky with the recklessness and his sense of humor. God knows they are all going to need people like that with everything going forward. The more people are laughing the less likely they are to find stupid reasons to fight or withdraw. Rebuilding this place was going to need every single hand they had available.

"When you get that spiralizer up, you gotta have me and Buck over for pasta. We got some good, simple ways to make sauce. Best of the Depression Era Cookbook." Which, actually, Steve was going to be breaking into a lot. Having more potatoes than you knew what to do with and little to no meat? Yeah. Yeah, he has been there. Maybe he should open a restaurant.

Steve waits a second and, when Tommy doesn't seem to be dropping or having any bad effects, smiles wide.

"Good. So far, at least." Steve looks over his shoulder and back towards the way he'd been coming from. "We could probably grab some more for you to stock up on, before we try to head back?

"Only if you promise not to lap me too many times."

"Amazingly enough, I know nothing about making sauce, so I'll leave you and your totally-not-romantic-bromance-partner to figure that out," Tommy agrees. But if he opens a restaurant, Tommy will totally be there. Business and all that isn't exactly his skill set.

He pops a few more berries quite happily, they're going to be useful for figuring out the right way to get them back to the city, that's going to require some speed so that they aren't here for an insane period of time. And follows it with a few more for good measure. They almost taste good, and he's pleased with that.

"That's probably a good plan. Can't run on an empty stomach. And man, I can't afford to waist energy here on making the point of how much of snails you all are. Yet."

Once food is reliable... well, he might.

Steve blinks at Tommy for a second, not entirely sure what to say to that first part. Different universe, he reminds himself. But apparently where Tommy is from, he and Bucky are still close. Close enough for a joke like that, at least. He finally lets out a laugh, ears red.

"Uh, actually it's more like 'totally-romantic-actual-partner', now. With one of them, I mean. Bucky with the short hair and both arms." It's really good that his Bucky is the only one that fits that description. It's already confusing enough with three of them running around, even if they all do use different names.

He leaves it at that and starts leading back towards where the berries were. Thankfully it's not overly far and the bushes are lousy with them. Steve picks a few and eats them first to make sure they really are the same and then starts collecting them for his bag.

"Go ahead and fill up. Once you're all set I'll ask ya to run off and see if there's a good way back. If you run into anything dangerous, though, come straight back." Still a Captain.

Oh, oh now Tommy goes from joking to grinning wildly. Big and with teeth and so much more. Like he's finally got something in his back pocket and he's gleeful for it. And then he has that failing almsot as quickly.

"Okay, first? I'm so fucking going to hold this little bit of news over my twin when I get home. He's a huge fan of yours, and would die if our you was gay or whatever. But seriously, two Barnes? The world can't handle that. Too much destruction."

Though if only one of them has the arm then that's only one Winter Soldier, right? Anyway, he follows Steve and finishes all of the berries he has in his hands. Damn, he appreciates this. And still not dead.

"You sure you trust a strange speedster? And if it's dangerous I can just deal with it."

"There's actually three." Steve's face sours a little at Tommy's glee about him being 'gay'. In reality he's never really thought about a label for himself and the idea that Tommy's twin would 'die' knowing about this has his hackles raised. Was that a good thing or a bad thing for Billy? If he was such a big fan of Steve's, what would this mean for his perception of him? What would it mean to Steve if it changed for the worse?

"I don't think we have the luxury of not trusting each other, here," he continues, face still set in a frown. "And I would appreciate being able to assist if you are in danger. We have no idea what's out here; an extra hand isn't something to brush away."

Three. Oh that is way too many. And don't worry, Steve, it's a good thing. Billy had been so terrified to come out, and to know that one of his favorite heroes had something in common with him would just make Billy more confident. Or would have in the past. His hero would be even MORE his hero. Tommy? Tommy wouldn't care either way.

Still, Tommy almost feels like he has to prove that he can take care of himself. That he doesn't need a supersoldier to protect him. So he looks around and finds a rock. Picks the thing up and just wiggles it between his fingers to make sure Steve notices it. He crosses five feet in almost no time and puts the rock down before running back.

"I'm more here to protect you."

He raises a hand and they start to vibrate, beyond the point when they are mostly a blur. And the rock shatters to pieces. And he frowns at that.

"Huh... Okay, normally it's more explosive than that. Or... vaporize-y. That's..."

What? Is there maybe a bit more concern, maybe just the briefest flash of fear. on his face.

Steve can see the fear and feels for Tommy. This is his first time in a situation like this so he has no idea what to expect. Then again, this could also be the berry. Steve walks closer though and carefully broadcasts himself reaching to put a hand on his shoulder.

"Look. Part of being kidnapped to another world is that sometimes people who are too powerful get...dampened a little. You should talk to some other people. They're probably experiencing the same thing. It's all the more reason why we should stick together."

He pats Tommy's shoulder and tries to offer a smile.

"Doesn't mean you're not still protecting me. We just gotta protect each other until we know more about what's going on. Besides, what you did? Even without the explosion, that was pretty impressive. I wouldn't have thought about using speed for that. Clever..."

Explosions are just... they're what he is. Speed and boom. It doesn't... He has to sigh. No, he doesn't like this at all. Just crosses his arms over his chest.

"Some speedsters can, but by touching things. I have, fuck, how did they word it? I accelerate molecular structures by hyper-kinetic vibrations. Or something. I don't have to touch them, I just do it."

That is just weird for him. This was part of why he was wanted back home. What made him super.

"Maybe the berry dulled it..." Steve's not sure but it's worth giving Tommy some hope. Optimism is Steve Rogers' greatest export after all. "How about we forget about the berries and just get straight back to camp? Give it some time to wear off."

He knows vaguely the way he came and points off in one direction.

"You're way more efficient than I would ever be at scouting around. I'll wait right here and you find us a path? We'll take it together and make sure neither of us get into any trouble.

A good team of two."

Don't worry, Tommy knows that Steve is, like, the worst optimist. Captain America always believes the best of people. Which is stupid. People suck. But don't worry, Tommy didn't intend to burst that silly little bubble.

Still, he is left to consider for a while, before grabbing a few extra berries for the road.

"Probably not safe to go sonic speeds, so this could take a bit. Have yourself a seat, old-guy. I'll be back as soon as I can."

"Old guy?"

It's not worth it to cause a fuss though. Technically speaking he is over a hundred so it's not that far off. Frowning, he crosses his arms over his chest and waits for Tommy to jet off and then return. At least he's near the berries and some of the roots he's been chewing on.

"Probably the most spry centennial he knows," Steve grumbles around a root, chewing it slow enough to maybe make the full feeling last longer. If he has time he'll dig up some more.

Maybe. Tommy has met Asgardians.

The forest sucks. This much Tommy has decided by the time he returns to Cap for real. After half an hour. There were a few instances of winds rushing around near Cap and berries stripped from the bush. Even a potato going missing before Tommy comes to a stop by Steve.

“By the way? Hate this place.”

Smartassness aside (or maybe because of it. You've met Bucky and Sam), Steve likes Tommy. When he comes flying back Steve has a respectable amount of not-potatoes joining the berries in his jacket-bag. It will be enough to last him, Tommy, and Bucky for a day or two. And yeah, he is counting Tommy now. As stated before: Steve likes him.

"Yeah. I'm not overly fond myself."

In the bushes there's been rustling that Steve wasn't sure about. It could be the squirrel-like animals or something new. He doesn't want to find out when the sun is starting to dip and the world is getting dark. Maybe in the long, long morning.

"Found a way out?"

“It took forever. Still, faster than Uncle Petey could manage I think.”

Half an hour is an eternity to a young man who, when properly fed and running at his native speeds, can experience such a perception differential of time that another man’s five minutes can be weeks for him.

"Yes," Steve agrees more to continue the conversation than to actually support that bit of hubris. "And I'll assume then that you found the way out?"

It's been a half hour of sitting and the sky is getting dark. Let's move, speedy.

Hey! He is faster than Pietro. Maybe.

“Of course. Want a lift?”

He could just carry Steve carrying the food. Faster. Right? Not a need for approval there. Tommy doesn’t need approval. Steve just has the food and Tommy wants to eat.

Steve looks at Tommy and then at himself and the laden jacket-bag. He knows Tommy is fast but did super-strength come with the package too? How would it even work for him to be going so fast? Steve feels like he needs a safety helmet and some goggles, minimum. He wore eye protection even on his bike, let alone at super-human speeds.

"Uh," he sums up, not moving. "I think I might be a little heavy. But you can take the food and come back?"

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