❈ TEST DRIVE MEME

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Welcome to Gildenhirst, friends!
It's a TEST DRIVE MEME!!
Premise, Location and more information on the Main Menu.

Our test drive meme is open to everyone, so please stop by for a little fun and see if you’d enjoy playing with us. The TDM primarily takes place in Gildenhirst, the main hub city for Bravely Borrows. The surrounding area of Caldisla is free game though! Please explore the setting as you desire.

  LET'S PLAY DRESS UP

A big part of Bravely Borrows is getting your very own job class! While all characters start the game as a Freelancer and receive a random job asterisk later on, for the sake of testing you may choose from the following job classes to mess around with:

Red Mage ★ Monk ★ Knight ★ Performer ★ Ranger ★ and Freelancer of course
If you desire these threads to be canon, an asterisk was simply loaned to them.
Please return it at your earliest convenience.

  NEED A QUEST?

If you need some direction on how to begin, why not gaze upon some sample quests? Go on a journey. Fuck around and find out. They are completely optional– write whatever prompts you want!

Eggs Aplenty
Oh no. Oh dear. There has been a horrible series of mistakes surrounding ChantiLilly’s egg delivery. For one thing, it was delivered to the Central Market on the Ground Floor! For another thing, there are far too many eggs here. Dozens upon dozens upon dozens of eggs. The bakery’s Patissiere would be grateful if you could help bring these eggs up to his bakery in Rooftop Gardens. You’ll get some gold and some fresh eggs for your troubles.

This Bunny’s Buggin Me
A farmer from Norende is going batty over the swarm of bunnies that have been getting into his fields. Help a fella out, won’t ya? They are swarming en masse and ruining the spring start ups! Don’t expect to be able to herd them out without a fight though– these rabbies really pack a punch! They’re also carnivorous so…. Watch out?

A Rock and a Hard Place
An avid collector is searching for some new specimens. They’ve heard there are some expansive cave systems in the Norende Heights that just might be the perfect spot to collect some geodes. The only problem is that they’re an eensy teensy bit full of kobolds. You’ll be compensated for your troubles if you’d go collect some rocks, and every actual geode will get an extra reward. Please don’t fall off the cliffs…! The paths are narrow and harrowing at times. Good luck!

Have an excellent time, friends!
Thanks for stopping by ♥

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[whenyouneedme]

Ah. This was good. That extra weight was appreciated. Kai trailed his hand down to gently touch Kyoko's, a small unspoken thanks of his own before he ventured higher up. He slipped his fingers through Shinji's hair, starting up a slow and steady rhythm of strokes.

"Yeah." Really and truly. They were all able to say it now. Even if it wasn't the worst case scenario, even if they were grateful for that, it still sucked. "We did all we could though, so... I dunno what we would have done different."

[daikonrose]

Kyoko didn't know either, for all that she felt sure it had to be because of her. Maybe she'd taken a wrong step, maybe her thoughts hadn't been clear enough, maybe the gods had decided a slacker like her shouldn't get what she wanted. She was going to wonder forever, probably.

Finding Shinji's shoulder, she gave it a squeeze, as much to hold herself together as to comfort him, she hoped. "It'll be okay," she promised, her voice small, "somehow. We'll figure out what to do."

[hedgehogsdilemma]

Maybe Shinji's cosmic debt to the universe for screwing up his world wasn't so easily remedied, maybe he was simply not allowed to have a normal world. It's extremely easy to get caught up in these what-ifs, especially with a lack of any clearer explanation. Even if Shinji doesn't know what kinds of troubles are brewing in Kyoko's mind, at least they're on the same boat.

Finally, though, he lets his hand drop away from his eyes, covering up his mouth instead. Tears may be in full display now, but it gives him the means to slip his free hand carefully around Kyoko's back to rest between her shoulders. Sorry, sorry, please forgive him, but he could desperately use an extra lifeline of his own.

"We will," he says, muffled as it is. They'll figure it out. They have to. "We'll... we'll get to where we should be."

[whenyouneedme]

Kai was ready to gently knock their heads together at a moment's notice for their extremely incorrect takes on this situation. No one was at fault here. Not Kyoko, not Shinji, probably not even the gods they knew. They weren't saying their thoughts out loud, so their noggins were safe for the moment, but rest assured: they would be bonked when they needed to be.

"... Yeah. We will." Wherever that was. Kai couldn't whole-heartedly agree that they'd get somewhere else at this point. They didn't know enough yet about where this was, or if it was anything like their situation in Aellyn. But they'd get somewhere, and they were going to get there together. That was still the most important part.

"We'll make the best of what we have 'til then." Which meant more brushing Shinji's hair, and more warm leans against Kyoko. Right now, this was the very best they had.

[daikonrose]

Kyoko could only offer up a tiny hum of assent--she couldn't bring herself to sort out how they were going to make the best of whatever this situation was right now, but she was going to put her all into it. And that meant taking care of her most important people, whatever they needed, so she was just going to scoot in closer now to pull Shinji into more of a hug, releasing his shoulder so she could wrap her arm around him instead--that was okay, right? They were in a pretty awkward pile now, but surely that could be forgiven.

[hedgehogsdilemma]

They'll... figure it out. Nobody's expecting anybody to have everything figured out right now, or even soon, realistically. A good solution for now is to just... take solace with each other. Everyone can be useless and tired and upset right now. The pile they're in may be awkward, but there's comfort to be found there now that all three of them were on board.

Kyoko is gently pulled toward Shinji, just enough so they can share in their cozy leanings pretty much equally along with Kai. Why not bask in what they do have for a while, if only to soothe their hearts a little more.

[whenyouneedme]

Sure it was an awkward pile, but it was exactly the kind of pile they needed. The sweet motions happening beside him weren't going unnoticed either. They warmed his heart as much as anything else. If they could all be like this, then surely everything would work out somehow. It was comforting.

It just... wasn't the most Comfortable spot for a long term cuddle. There was an easy enough solution to this, even if Kai was a bit hesitant to break up what they had going on. Eventually though, he lift his head to murmur a gentle suggestion to both of them. "We should move this up to the bed, maybe."

[daikonrose]

How many different ways could her heart ache and be soothed all at once? Kyoko was learning at least a few of them right now, as she let herself lean into Shinji, the hand she'd left at Kaito's back curling into his shirt.

When he floated out that little idea, there was a pause, and then Kyoko lifted her head as well, just enough to look at the two of them. "Oh... I guess we should." They did go to all this trouble to get a bed, after all.

[hedgehogsdilemma]

That is... probably a good idea. Being too keyed up to sleep doesn't mean a more comfortable location won't be for the best. Okay, okay, he'll relent, carefully pulling himself away from both Kai and Kyoko with another small sniffle, wiping at his eyes with the back of his hand. You really gotta pull it together now, bud.

"Yeah." Okay. To bed, then. As he pulls himself up to his feet, he offers out his hands to the both of them. Come on, everyone.

[whenyouneedme]

There, there. It was fine if they were still a wreck in the bed. This was a safe zone for all these overflowing feelings. Kai hoped he could convey as much with the warm grasp of Shinji's hand and the soft look he was getting. He was doing great. They were all doing great.

His other hand found its place there at Kyoko's shoulder as he got up, giving her a gentle squeeze as well. That tender look fell on her too. Thank you for joining in on all this comfort and care for the boy. They could continue to heap that upon him over here on this bed that was bound to be the comfiest bed ever with all the fatigue weighing down their limbs.

[daikonrose]

She had already pretty much known Shinji was crying, sure, but actually seeing it so clearly now sent a fresh ache through her chest. His other hand would also receive a warm squeeze as she took it, and she wouldn't let go until they'd made it to bed.

Here, she would just pull the covers down before she climbed in and scooted over to the far side, tired enough that she couldn't even feel too anxious about the arrangements. It was indeed amazingly soft on her exhausted limbs, and appeared to be at least technically big enough to fit the three of them. What more could anyone want.

[hedgehogsdilemma]

Hello, cozy bed. You will be extremely welcome to help alleviate even a bit of their stress.

After Kyoko scoots her way in, Shinji slips his hand out of Kai's, gently pressing it against his back. You, in the middle, that sounds like the absolute best course of action here. Shinji will follow him in, don't worry, all three of them will have a comfortable future, if only for tonight.

[whenyouneedme]

Beaten to the punch again with that gentle command, huh. Kai would have liked if they could have both held Shinji for longer, but he couldn't deny that he also wanted to be able to hold both of them. Even if Kai turned a knowing look at the other boy, it was just a moment. He'd slip into his middle spot without a fuss like a good boy, lifting the covers an extra bit for Shinji to follow after him.

There was just enough space for three, but it'd probably be best to cozy up against their sandwich filling anyway. Just get real comfy in those spaces he'd left for them.

[daikonrose]

Kyoko would also privately regret not getting to hold Shinji any longer, but she knew she'd regret not having Kaito in her arms too. And really, this was the most sensible arrangement. Shinji was simply correct.

When Kaito settled in, she wouldn't wait long to curl up against his side, her arm over his belly. There would be no pretending that cuddles weren't in order tonight.

[hedgehogsdilemma]

Surely Kyoko's going to want to be comforted by her boyfriend more than anything else in this situation, and Shinji will be fine at Kai's other side. Still a little teary, despite his best efforts, but he'll be ok right here. Thank you for acquiescing the sandwich filling role so easily, Kai, your reward is two pieces of bread ready to cozy up to you.

As he settles in, he sighs gently, trying to make himself as small as possible to make sure everyone had enough room on the bed. It may be technically big enough, but it's going to be a snug fit. "Everyone good?"

[whenyouneedme]

Snug was very good for right now. Snug meant Kai knew exactly where they both were. Kai hummed a little as everyone settled in, carefully wrapping an arm around each of them. Now they could truly get their cuddle on, ready to let the fatigue overtake them whenever their restless hearts would let it.

"Seems good so far."

[daikonrose]

Snug meant Kai knew exactly where they both were, but since Kyoko only had one of them pressed up against her right now...

There was a very small pause after everyone had settled in, and then the hand resting on Kaito's middle sought out Shinji's hand. Please, don't make her ask out loud. "... Mhm."

[hedgehogsdilemma]

He sees her searching for his hand, and he's merciful enough to not make her flounder for long. Okay, okay, here is Shinji's hand, ready to warmly catch hers and squeeze it gently. He's right here, don't worry.

"Good." One more bit of stress to remove from everyone's shoulders. They'll get to a better place, step by step. For now... relax.

[whenyouneedme]

Ah. There. Now they were perfect. "Mmm." Another hint of a smile played at the corners of Kai's mouth as he settled his head a little more into the pillows. It finally felt like he really could start to relax, all the stress and tension slowly starting to seep out from his limbs. Despite all the turmoil and the heartache, this was so much better than the last time he'd appeared somewhere unexpectedly.

The ceiling overhead was unfamiliar, but it wasn't as frightening with those familiar weights at his sides. All in all, the panic of having lost that had been mercifully short this time. They were here. They were here.

The ceiling overhead was wobbling now. Kai stubbornly blinked a few times, but when that didn't do anything he just kind of. Let the tears happen. They slipped down his cheeks, and all Kai did for it was just hold his people close.

[daikonrose]

Gratefully tucking her hand into Shinji's, Kyoko let out a soft sigh through her nose. There. Now there might actually be some hope of rest.

But not while tears were sliding hot down Kaito's cheeks, so close to her face that for a moment she wasn't sure they weren't her own. Chest tight, she squeezed Shinji's hand as she leaned in, her nose brushing the side of Kaito's face. It was all right to cry; she was going to be right here with him through it all.

[hedgehogsdilemma]

Everyone gets a turn to be teary today.

Those tears aren't going unnoticed on either side, and Shinji carefully frees his other hand, being careful not to jostle the bed too much. Here's his palm, ready to rest warmly on Kai's cheek. It's okay, they're right here, cry all you need to.

[whenyouneedme]

It wasn't surprising they were being so sweet with him. They always were in their own gentle ways. It seemed like his tears felt even hotter on his cheeks though. Maybe there were simply more of them. Kai tried blinking them away again, loathe to do anything that would jostle the two of them.

"I'm happy," he murmured, his voice a thick rumble. "I didn't have to miss telling you goodnight at all." Sniifff. "So this... I'm really, really happy."

[daikonrose]

Sorry guys, jostling was in fact going to happen after all, because Kyoko was propping herself up on her elbow to look down at Kaito and wipe some of those tears away with her free hand. Don't worry if her own eyes were looking a little wet again.

"I was determined to find you, but... but I was so scared," that it might take years, the rest of her life, a reincarnation or two, "of how long it would take. Really... thank goodness."

[hedgehogsdilemma]

Guys if both of you start crying again, Shinji's not going to be able to stop himself.

His own heart sinks a little under the weight of that sentimentality from both of them, his hand squeezing Kyoko's tightly. Please don't mind his eyes watering again, he really can't resist it at this point. "This... is already so much better than what I expected, after ending up alone," he murmurs, "I'm glad it didn't last like that for long."

[whenyouneedme]

They really were both halves of his heart. All of that bright hope and determination to find them that had fueled him through the day echoed Kyoko. Despite however fiercely he tried to believe in it, there was still the mirror image of Shinji's fears, no matter how much he wasn't saying all of them. They still shared that loneliness that was ready to welcome them back to waking up alone.

Ah. His heart hurt from all of it, in both good and melancholy ways. Kai had to bite his lip, squeezing his eyes shut for a moment. He turned his head to hide a kiss in Shinji's palm. When he opened his eyes again it was so he could catch Kyoko's hand, drawing it in for a kiss against her fingertips too.

"The most important parts worked out," he murmured.