Test Drive Post!

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Sunshineverse

Okay everyone, it's time to test some people out! The rules of the game are simple. You have a character you would like to try out as a native to the setting of this game. You want to see if this is the right setting to play said character in, right? Well, then all you have to do is drop them into this post as a top level comment with this as the header: Character name | Series (OC's just put Original here) | Planned Village Affiliation Then you comment around and play with everyone else! If you need some ideas on how to get started, you can drop your character in during the middle of a mission, have them at an eatery around their village, or maybe even just doing weapons practice. It's up to you how you want to set out, so feel free to put your characters in this version of the Naruto universe however it most seems appropriate. Just be sure to say where you put them somewhere in your post though, otherwise two people might not even be threading in the same country. One last thing! Remember that your character was born in this universe, so whatever else you decide, your character is a world native, even if they might be a tourist in the village you decided to test them out on. And that's it. Just be good to each other and have fun! Threads you do here can count toward future activity checks, so long as the person you're threading with gets in too. These threads can also be used for samples on your application. Communities♦ Main Community ♦ Missive Network ♦ OOC Community General Info♦ Premise ♦ Rules ♦ F.A.Q. World♦ Country Information ♦ Maps ♦ Sunshine Timeline ♦ Character Histories Applicants♦ Applications ♦ Character History FAQ ♦ Nationality Guide ♦ Taken

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[notbalanced]

The touch was unfamiliar, and touch had almost always meant pain was coming before. Pain wasn't a bad thing. Pain meant he was still here and it was not. But Juugo wasn't sure he liked pain very much, otherwise.

He went stiff and tense, but when it didn't hurt he relaxed.

"Do you promise?"

[teachingpeace]

"I do. You will make your own choices here. I may merely suggest alternative options." He pulled back, looking at him thoughtfully. He decided not to speak whatever it was that crossed his mind, instead pushing to his feet.

"You will need a hat."

[notbalanced]

Juugo nodded. He could do that. This sounded like somewhere safe, and real help, so maybe, that would be enough to keep it from ever killing again. And if it wasn't, he could just leave again. If this man wasn't lying, Juugo didn't think he would be stopped.

But the question was confusing. "A hat?"

[teachingpeace]

"My country usually doesn't stay dry as long as this conversation. You'll want the hat." He got to his feet, offering the boy a too thin hand.

[notbalanced]

Juugo looked up at the clouds. Rain sounded nice. He liked the rain. It felt nice and soothing, and being wet wasn't much of a trouble, unless it was also very cold.

"I like the rain. It's clean."

He reached out, tentative, and didn't quite grab Nagato's hand. His fingers curled a little, but twitched at the touch of another and didn't tighten into an actual grip.

[teachingpeace]

He rested the fingers of his other hand on the back of the boy's, then firmed his hold and tugged him to get up. "That's good. It rains often."

[notbalanced]

Juugo looked at the point of contact with vague wonder, and a little confusion. This was... nice, he thought?

Yes, nice. Warm. Almost like the birds, but different. The birds were very happy though, fluttering and chirping, and that made Juugo attempt a little smile. Yes, good.

But now what? He looked down again, and then up to Nagato's face. He'd said come. "Where?

[teachingpeace]

He paused his gesture with a small, wry smile. "Home. We have stew."

[notbalanced]

"Stew?" Juugo wasn't really sure what stew was, except for vague memories of when he was very small, but he was hungry, and the offer of food made him relax even more.

"Thank you."

That was said with a wealth of gratitude, deep and abiding, but still a little shyly. This man was so kind, and Juugo still worried, even if he'd been assured it was okay. What if in a moment, this man turned his back and Juugo was left alone long enough for it to come out? People could still die. But, this was much better than Orochimaru and the caves in the wild that never lasted long enough. He just had to stay close enough so that it would be caught in time.

[teachingpeace]

"Trusting in me is thanks enough." He examined the boy for a moment, then dipped his head in a small nod, shifting on his feet. "Stew is the best food really. There is nothing that's better."

[notbalanced]

"I would like to try it."

Juugo kept watching, waiting with a stillness that many his age didn't manage. He didn't know where they were going, but he would follow. There was safety and food waiting, and he was sure his friends would be safe too. The little birds were quite cheery now that Juugo was calm, twittering and singing little snatches of song back and forth at each other.

[teachingpeace]

"Then you shall. It's two hours east of here to my city." He peered at him for a moment then turned to start walking. "It would go more quickly but my fitness is not pristine."

[notbalanced]

"I don't mind waiting."

If there wasn't it to worry about, walking was pleasant. Running was only when there was something to run from. Or to. Usually not anything to run to, though.

And east was... The sun rose east, didn't it? And the sun had risen over there. Juugo turned, and looked back for confirmation. This way, right?

His question was answered when the man started walking and he fell into step. This was nice.

[teachingpeace]

He turned his head slightly, watching him as they walked. "I'll keep that in mind as well. You're a courteous one."

[notbalanced]

"I am?"

And was that a good thing? The man didn't seem upset so Juugo assumed it wasn't bad, at least. Now that he was relaxed, he could watch the land. It was nice. He'd never been so close to the village he knew was near here before. More than just people, there were ninja there, and he'd stayed away. He felt a little bit of fear, but the man would keep him safe, and no one would be hurt. At least, he so badly hoped so, and there had been no reason to distrust him.

[teachingpeace]

"You are. It's polite of you to pace me." He peered up at the sky, a soft sigh on his lips as he straightened up. "I will be glad when there is no longer a need for such considerations."

He could battle, but if there was no need, he simply wouldn't spare the extra energy.

[notbalanced]

"Oh."

That was interesting. So it was polite to keep pace with someone else. Juugo didn't mind slowly, but it sounded like the man did. Why did he have to go slow? He looked thin; maybe he was recovering from being sick? Juugo had gotten sick before, and he hadn't been able to get food so he'd gotten thinner. A little.

Maybe Juugo would get him some... but he had food. Maybe it was a sickness that just food wouldn't fix. Maybe he could find him something that would make him better. He'd look, and he'd ask the birds later.

[teachingpeace]

He nodded, clearly satisfied with that reaction, and relaxed into the walking, taking it at a lazy amble as he tilted his head to look up at the clouds overhead that were, at the moment, still holding their tears. "The rain will start before we get there."

[notbalanced]

Juugo looked up at the clouds when that was said and smiled, before giving Nagato a little nod. Mm, they did look ready to open up and drop down rain. It would feel nice, if maybe a bit chilly, but there would be food, and probably shelter at the end of the walk so Juugo didn't mind. His bird friends might mind a little bit, though, but they were happy enough to be riding his shoulders for now, and keeping a close watch on the man.

Men had hurt Juugo before, and he might not have hatched from their egg, but he was like their chick, and they would defend him from predators, just as he helped them from time to time.

[teachingpeace]

He could tell the animals were watching him, but that was alright. He'd just have to be sure to introduce a summon or three to Juugo somewhere down the line. For now? He was content to be able to reach into the rain once it started to fall.

They'd make their way back in good enough time that he had no cause to fret over it.

[notbalanced]

The rain felt nice, and Juugo turned his face towards it. Rain was clean. Even a little cold, but that was okay. Cold could be nice too. He barely watched the man, except to make sure he was still following. He was getting a little curious about where they were going though, and started looking around a little bit more.

[teachingpeace]

The land wasn't barren, exactly, with a few rogue plants here and there, but they were stunted, waterlogged things, increasingly so as they moved deeper into the country, with the clouds and rain growing heavier. He seemed content to walk in silence.

[notbalanced]

Juugo felt a little sad at the waterlogged plants. Well, maybe there were other areas that had more lively plants; the rain must make it hard for any except for marshland plants to thrive.

Still, even with few plants, something felt peaceful. Maybe it was the rain, or maybe it was the company. Juugo had never been in someone's company without having to worry about it and... it was very nice.

His little bird friends didn't quite like the rain very much, and hunkered down on his shoulders, and every once in a while, he would reach up and stroke very careful fingers over their feathers, as if to reassure himself that they were there.

[teachingpeace]

He noticed the gesture... and after a moment of hesitance, pulled off his hat, reaching up and putting it on the boy's head. It meant the child could see him better, his deep red hair no longer in shadow, but it was fine. He was used to the rain after all, and it didn't disturb him.

[notbalanced]

Juugo actually almost flinched at the sudden gesture, and stopped in his tracks for a moment, but he caught up quickly.

The hat didn't stay on his head though, because he took it off after a few moments and held it over his bird friends, who fluffed their feathers happily and chirped in thanks. His arm would probably get tired eventually, but Juugo was smiling again, because he'd made his friends happy.