#2471A3

[unfatalist]

(COLOR)

It seems quite a few of us have been reporting in on this forum lately, regarding one particular quest that a number of people seem to have completed last month — the one involving a trek into the forest to find a bell, ring it, and make a wish. Though I'm afraid the outcome of one of my wishes isn't quite as helpful to the goings-on of the town as some of the others I've seen posted, I did want to make a brief announcement regarding it.

Currently in Bluo resides a black four-door convertible with license plate RHS-113. We're still somewhat in the process of working out where and how to properly house it, much less drive it, but I digress. It belongs to Noctis, brought here courtesy of my wish. Please refrain from touching it.

I realize that making such a public request is really just inviting creative defiance of that request, but still, I suppose hope springs eternal. Please be considerate of the Regalia, and if you really must have a closer look, at least ask first.

Coincidentally, if anyone here happens to be a mechanic or have some familiarity with automotive repair, please let me know. I would be much comforted to know that if something does happen to the car, there may yet be a chance of repairing it.

Comments

#1A2367

[nascere]

[ STARRY EYED he just loves that you're doing this, you giant nerd. ]

someone's feeling wildly protective.

[unfatalist]

Am I not always this protective of the Regalia? I'd thought I was achieving about standard levels, really.

[nascere]

now that you mention it, maybe

it really is good to have it back

[unfatalist]

It is, isn't it?

Impractical though it might be, it feels a bit more right to have it with us.

#FFC100

[good_ideas]

i feel like it would be better not to tell anyone about it if you don't want people touching yoru car
i mean
i was kind of tempted to go and touch it

[unfatalist]

That's true, but it's also not easily missed or disguised, either. Not telling anyone about it wouldn't conceal its presence for long.

At least this way I have the satisfaction of having made the request, so I'm justified in retribution if my request isn't honored.

[good_ideas]

wow scary
so if i like
hot-wired it and took it for a test drive
then what would
theoretically
happen

??

[unfatalist]

Theoretically you would become the subject of my immediate displeasure.

#FF8080

[queenofminiskirts]

is the problem with driving it because there's no gas or because there are no roads?

or did it not come with tires?

[unfatalist]

Because the roads aren't particularly suitable for it, yes. We're all right on gas at the moment, and the tires are all as they should be.

[queenofminiskirts]

what would need to be done to the roads to make it drivable?

[unfatalist]

We think the ones in Bluo are likely the most favorable for a drive, being marbled, but there's the problem of the broken bridges and whatnot as well. Ruga's cobblestones aren't exactly optimal for driving on, and Flavo's dirt paths are likewise.

It's a car meant for paved roads and highways, not anything off-road or for open terrain.

#005682

[hypertoxic]

I am definitely gonna touch it.
I may actually put one whole entire hand on it.

[unfatalist]

Such insolence cannot be forgiven. Expect me to take immediate retaliatory action.

(In slightly more seriousness, I'm only trying to avoid damage to her in a place where I'm not certain she can be fixed. She's special, above and beyond simply being our car.)

[hypertoxic]

Hahahaha! As if you have any hope of catching me!!!!!!!! >::::D
8ut seriously, I get it! You want to take care of it. I mean her! If there is any way I can help out, I will do my 8est. If you ever need to move her, let me know. If I come along, I can make sure you guys have good luck, at least!

[unfatalist]

Ah, yes, with your luck-stealing capabilities. Well, I believe we'll be taking her out for at least one or two drives in the near future, and the car seats five comfortably, so I don't see why we couldn't bring a passenger.

Especially a lucky one.

#00002a

[deathscyther]

[CAR.

A car he probably won't ever be allowed to work on or touch but pleaaaase please let him see it at least!

Also he sees you up there Vriska. Please be nice to it.]

So uh. Can I see it?

[Totally trying to play it cool here.]

[unfatalist]

Ah, a polite request. I don't see why not. I realize it's something of a novelty here, a car at all, and there aren't any others like this one in the world I come from, either. She's one of a kind.

[deathscyther]

Hey, man, I respect wanting to keep it pristine and all that. Especially if its one of a kind! I was that way about my Gundam back in the day.

[Duo you're 16 stop talking like you're an old man.]

#3630FF

[messianic]

( Color )

Huh... now I feel like maybe I didn't get ambitious enough with my wish.

[A WHOLE CAR.]

[unfatalist]

I suppose I was simply adhering to the principle of "go big or go home". Though I admit I wasn't altogether sure this one would even be granted, just because of how extravagant it actually is.

[messianic]

It's really interesting. Sometimes it feels like they're trying to teach us "be careful what you wish for", and then sometimes they just reward us straight.

But I'm glad it went well.

#000033

[whereabout]

I'm decent with orbal engines, but I'm not sure how dissimilar engine mechanics in your world are. I think I'd need to take a look under the hood to tell.

[unfatalist]

I'm sure that could be arranged. Provided you don't start pulling it apart before we've confirmed that there are similarities, a look-see shouldn't be any problem at all.

[whereabout]

No worries there, I know how to contain myself.

[ Every JRPG needs a total nerd who delights in pulling machines apart, but somebody else in the party has that one covered. He just...knows how to mess with engines. ]