At long last...

[sunshinenpcs]

The NPC Meme



I'm sure someone knows their names...

Welcome to the NPC meme! This meme has certain special rules and functions unlike many other memes! In this meme, the NPC journal isn't just encouraged, it's how you play. Or, at least...how someone involved in the thread does.

The premise is simple: You post your character to lure in some characters who aren't currently being played, and someone else brings in the NPC journal with their interpretation of that character. You play a thread! CR gaps filled!

Alternatively, if you have a character you might be interested in playing in the capacity of an NPC (such as a character you don't want to app, and thus put in a test drive, for one reason or another) then post a top level for that NPC.

Currently played characters may tag out only to NPC top level comments, not to each other. NPC characters could tag to anyone. However, since threads in this meme are eligible for AC (and therefore game canon), it's best for NPCs to tag current characters, rather than other NPCs.

Steps/Rules

1: Post a top level with either your character or an NPC you'd like to play for the meme (Using the NPC account!) - If you're looking for someone specific to tag you, be sure to include it in the top level somewhere so people know to bring them.

2: With your characters, tag out to NPC top-levels or wait for an NPC to tag you. With NPCs, tag out to top level 'current' character threads, or respond to characters that tag your NPC of choice.

3: Thread things that can't yet be played out, or might never be able to be played out!

4: When playing an NPC, since you'll be using the NPC account to do it, don't forget to track the thread with one of your own accounts! (If you have a paid, at least. For free accounts, it's still recommended that you track at least the entire post so you don't miss anything!)

Comments

[abileunaspada]

Aah... Even though working at academy was fun, it was also exhausting! So the quiet atmosphere of the tea house was a welcome change for the frazzled red head, seating herself nearby Danzo without being right next to him. Even the smell was wonderful, and she couldn't help feeling the aches of the day soothing away with the warmth around her. She ended up ordering an herbal rose-based tea, her eyes closing as she relaxed on the table and waited. If she wasn't careful she'd end up falling asleep...

... Huh. There was an older guy over there with an interesting scar. Curiously she glanced over to him, but with a shrug she decided to leave it be. There were scars she wouldn't want to explain to a complete stranger, even if most of them were honorably attained. The same could probably be said of that man over there. No, it was just time for a quiet afternoon with a hot drink and a few crackers in order to settle down.

[sunshinenpcs]

He probably would have let the girl be without a thought, but the child kept looking at him, first of all, and second of all... was she about to sleep? Whatever became of children sleeping in appropriate places? Frowning to himself, he inwardly sighed and gathered his things, then moved to settle by her. He said nothing, and simply returned to hs tea a moment later.

[abileunaspada]

Ah? Adela couldn't help blinking at him when he came to sit by her, feeling tense and put on the spot. Uh oh, had he seen her staring? She thought she kept that to a minimum. Damn.

Still, she tried to control her discomfort as her prepared tea was served, and with a smell she felt herself relaxing again and she took the first slightly-burning sips. A mild tea, with a fresh scent... It was definitely easier to focus on than her impromptu drinking partner.

[sunshinenpcs]

There was some satisfaction in the way the child seemed to jerk to attention. It was a relief to know that he hadn't lost his touch over the years after all. Still, it didn't stop him from evaluating her more closely with a sharp eye, not trying to hide it. He did keep up with village events after all.

[abileunaspada]

"... Hello," At last Adela greeted the man, glancing to him with both eyes (even if one couldn't rightly see him) as she waited for him to regard her. Just what was he doing over there? She got the impression that he was a shinobi too, and not one that would do something like this by accident. Why was he there?

It wasn't ruining her tea, but... Still, she couldn't help being a little confused by the whole thing.

[sunshinenpcs]

He inclined his head a touch. "Milani-san." There was a pause, and he refilled his tea with steady hands before once again collecting the cup. He clearly saw no need to carry the conversation.

[abileunaspada]

That had her even more stiff and on guard before, and her grip tightened on the little tea cup she held just slightly before her next carefully chosen words came, "I'm sorry, I can't recall. Have we met before?"

[sunshinenpcs]

He'd been taking a deep breath of the scent of the tea before she spoke, and he cracked his eye open to look sideways at her, pausing with his cup halfway to his lips. "Not in the slightest." He peered at her for a beat more before finishing his motion to sip his tea.