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Test Drive Meme II





A. RETRIEVAL

Dreams fade slowly, and awareness returns in increments. The hum of machinery, the smell of recycled air, the murmurs of others waking up around you.

The interior of the ship has been outfitted with cots for those Biggs and Wedge retrieve from the Dream Width. Outside of the makeshift infirmary, windows set into the walls of the worn lounge area offer a view of space.

It’s time to meet your fellow new arrivals who have been brought together on Biggs and Wedge’s airship. The other newly-awakened people have no idea how they came to be here, but now's a good time as ever to introduce yourself to the others on the airship and glean what information you can.


B. CURTI CENTER

The researchers at the Curti Center are not quite so unprepared as last time, but it is still obvious that they are struggling to understand the sudden influx of interdimensional travelers from the Dream Width. "Please step into the lobby for a quick survey. Perhaps there is some common thread we haven't discovered yet..."

The staff will do their best to help the off-worlders settle in. They answer the questions they can, write down all proffered information they can about the arrivals' homeworlds, provide maps and pamphlets about Vaikuntha and the destinations within it, and even guide the arrivals to a neighborhood where housing has been provided for you. Yes, due to the strange influx of arrivals, you’ll be expected to share, but the Curti staff are doing the best they can, considering they are still housing the previous arrivals here on the island.

Experiences like these bring people together. Perhaps you are the only one here from your world, but at least you are not alone in this experience. Others are right beside you, learning the same information, planning trips to visit the same new cities, checking out these Job things, and settling in to their new (temporary) homes.


C. UP IN THE SKY

There’s a whole new world to explore. It’s almost enough to distract from the fact that there’s one place you can’t go- home.

You are on an Airship, the main mode of transportation between the major cities of Vaikuntha. While the majority are owned by airlines, perhaps you hitched a ride with a friend that has their own. You can go anywhere in a matter of hours — One can only hope you don’t have motion sickness.


D. GUILDS

Proud representatives of the Guild are lined up, ready to demonstrate their skills for the new initiates. Make sure to stay behind the designated line, this might get dangerous.

So you want a new Job? You'll have to first travel to the Guilds, sign the papers, go through the orientation and introductory lectures, and get basic training. Afterwards, you can freely chat and practice with your fellow members, celebrating your new powers, and checking out your new wardrobe.


E. LET'S BE ADVENTURERS

Separated from all of your material possessions, connections, and everything you know, and really, what you’re left with is time. Better try to make the most of it.

Enough expository banter. It's explorin' time. Maybe instead of spending every day in your room, you'd rather spend it living it up in the city of Lavode, or betting on Chocobo Races in Sparks Goldsaucia. Or maybe you'd rather go and explore the caves and ruins near Arito. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere!


F. SIDEQUESTS

Maybe you’re telling yourself, ‘I didn’t sign up for this.’ But wait, you did. At least it pays.

It all started when you checked the Quest Board.  All you wanted was a few gil to spend, and here you are in the wild, hunting for a Malboro Vine. Or maybe you are in some ancient and decrepit ruins looking for an artifact. Or you could be asked to be janitor for a week. Consider yourself lucky though, at least you don't have to do that alone.


G. GET A JOB (THE OTHER KIND)

You’ve got a Job, but Claire keeps sighing and muttering about layabout space-people not earning their keep, so it might be time to seek out Employment as well.

There are plenty of opportunities to earn some gil in Vaikuntha, no matter where you choose to settle down. Your iMog slate includes listing for employment opportunities. Hopefully you can find something you can live with so that you can start saving up for an airship or the security payment for your permanent housing.


H. MOGNET

*Ding!* You’ve got Mog-Mail!

Thankfully, you can instantaneously chat with your friends around the world thanks to you iMog Slate. And unlike old-fashioned Moogle Letters, you can even send messages to everyone in a blink of an eye! However, despite the change in technology, the old tradition of Mognet Strikes have never gone away. Nobody knows any more whether the Moogles have legitimate reasons to go on strike or if they are just lazy. But today, Mognet is down, and to get information you have no choice but going to the public boards or risk message corruption and mishandling.


I. RANDOM ENCOUNTER

The ground trembles, and out of nowhere, something hostile appears! Is that battle music playing?

You were minding your own business walking around, and suddenly monsters attacked you! Time to put to use the skills you've learned with your Jobs! Will you try to fight on your own or seek help? And remember, you die in random battle, you die FOR REAL. There’s no shame from running from enemies that are a higher level than you!


J. CHOCOBO MADNESS

You look at the giant chicken, and the giant chicken looks back at you. Could this be the beginning of a beautiful relationship?

The kind folks at the Chocobo Farm have provided you with the tools of the chocobo-catching trade: greens, a bridle, and more advice than you can remember. Time to go find your new steed.

Or perhaps you have already captured a chocobo, and your friend has captured a chocobo, and now you'd like to bring some chicks into the equation. Chocobo breeding may be the minigame for you!


K. WILD CARD

Feeling inspired to create your own prompt? The power is yours!

finny_fun: (ariel26)

Re: A

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-18 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's all right. I actually didn't HAVE legs and um, what are these called again?" asked Ariel, wiggling her toes.

"Feet, and toes," said Boxcar.

"Oh right, that's it. But there's so many human world things here, I wish I could explore it further. Where did your moogle go?"
sublimelymagnificentblitz: (big grin)

[personal profile] sublimelymagnificentblitz 2018-05-18 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Got drunk, got punchy. [He winks at her, not in the least bit self-conscious. He also got better.] Long time ago now though.
arosetowar: (♘ and they're going to hear from me)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-05-18 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow, rude. Scoffs at that but doesn't turn around because she knows that the moment she does, the damned bird will go back to chewing on her cape, and that would make this whole situation even less dignified than it is now.]

Is that all? Then perhaps you'd care to befriend it in my stead.
staredintotheabyss: (Kids say the damnedest things)

[personal profile] staredintotheabyss 2018-05-18 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm out here to study the local flora and fauna, study requires concentration, concentration is be achieved in silence, likewise does silence offer the best results.

I'm not here to be your buddy or entertain you.
zanarkandian: (head scratch)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-05-18 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[No he does not want to tell Auron's scary glare anything. In a way, he'd been better at intimidating discipline than Jecht---perhaps because Tidus openly respected the red-clad guardian a little more.

But his head's still whirling now.]


That...that maybe we won't just disappear when it's over. Not that we could go back, if that ever happens, but...stay, maybe?

[He won't let himself get his hopes up about ever seeing Yuna again. He made his choice, living with it.]
saint_sami: (Sasami - Worried)

Re: A

[personal profile] saint_sami 2018-05-18 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
“My Moogle said he was looking for something elsewhere. I think he’s being overprotective, though.” Sasami said. “I can take care of myself!”

Then, it dawned on Sasami about something.

“Never had legs? What did you have before?”
suigojin: (I'm judging you on the inside)

[personal profile] suigojin 2018-05-18 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
It's no problem, that's what I'm here for.

[They totally hired him to deface their own pamphlets. They did hire him to help out the newbies, though, so he moves around behind Ariel's wheelchair...not actually pushing yet, just holding onto the back of it.]

You're not going to learn much from those brochures, I can tell you that much. You'll have to visit the places you want to know about. I'm guessing you just got here?
finny_fun: (ariel14)

Re: A

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-18 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's strange. You would think he would be around if he was being overprotective." Ariel knew all about overprotective parental figures after all.

"Oh, I had fins. I'm a mermaid. A lot happened, and I have legs now."
staredintotheabyss: (Default)

[personal profile] staredintotheabyss 2018-05-18 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Ozen.

No need to apologize, these are unusual times for us all and I merely requested your name as a formality.
Edited 2018-05-18 18:49 (UTC)
sublimelymagnificentblitz: (awkward)

[personal profile] sublimelymagnificentblitz 2018-05-18 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Hoo, boy. [Jecht puts a hand to the back of his head. Where to start with THIS mess?] You're, uh... not used to being a team player, huh?
sublimelymagnificentblitz: (looking off into the distance)

[personal profile] sublimelymagnificentblitz 2018-05-18 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Heh. Who knows. [The brief burst of energy is gone, leaving Jecht somber and dark again.] Could be we're just stuck here. Could be this is where our lives are now, if we want to keep living 'em. That's your problem to worry about though.
finny_fun: (ariel28)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-18 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I did. I'm hoping to get introduced to most of this world when the time is right. Once I get enough strength in my legs to walk, I'll be going around the world visiting places and people, I can't wait!

[She smiled up at Ji with a large beaming grin.] There's all so much I want to see and do. And friends to reunite with if they're here.
saint_sami: (Sasami - Gasp!)

[personal profile] saint_sami 2018-05-18 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
“I think he’s trying to find an adult or—“

Wait a second...

“You’re... you’re a mermaid? A real life mermaid?!” Sasami said, eyes wide. “Really?!”
arosetowar: (☼ and simple kindness here)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-05-18 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ariel gets a warm smile in response both to her politeness and to her apology.]

It's quite all right, and certainly nothing you need to apologise for. You live on an island, then? Or perhaps on a boat?
staredintotheabyss: (If only you knew)

[personal profile] staredintotheabyss 2018-05-18 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I try not to get too attached to anyone these days
When I do... they end up dead.
finny_fun: (ariel15)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-18 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes, I'm from Atlantica, a ocean kingdom under the sea." said Ariel, giggling at Sasami's expression.

"My friends are all sea creatures after all."
finny_fun: (ariel13)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-18 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, actually under water. I usually have fins, not legs. I didn't even know what feet were, let alone clothing. [She picked at her hospital gown and there's a hint of seashell bra there. Pretty much Ariel has no concept of modesty other than covering up top.]

Is this the common dress for newcomers?
saint_sami: (Sasami - Worried)

[personal profile] saint_sami 2018-05-18 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
“Oh, wow! That is so cool!” Sasami said, smiling widely. “I never thought I’d see one up close, even if she didn’t have fins!”

“And you believe her, kupo!” A voice said, a Moogle fluttering down towards Sasami. “You are so gullible to think she’s like that! First you want to fight and now you believe a scantily clad woman’s lies!”

Sasami sighed. “Ariel, meet my Moogle, Kujo.”
finny_fun: (ariel19)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-18 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"He sounds a lot like Sebastian," said Ariel and Boxcar folded his stubby arms. "Don't worry about it, although I could probably find a new set of clothing. I'm not even sure what half of the things are here."

"Kujo, I thought it was you, kupo." said Boxcar. "I would smell the scent of overachiever from here."

Her moogle glared daggers at Kujo.
specialinquisitor: (contemplative)

[personal profile] specialinquisitor 2018-05-18 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
In times like these, politeness is all the more important. Sometimes courtesy is the line between peace and animosity.
saint_sami: (Sasami - Fear)

[personal profile] saint_sami 2018-05-18 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
“Hmph, you’re just jealous of how better I am, kupo!” Kujo said, returning the glare.

“Maybe we should leave them be; they might be at it for awhile...” Sasami said, wincing a bit before going to lead Ariel away.

“Don’t you dare leave, young lady! We’re going to send you back into the Dream Width, kupo!”

Pushing faster!
finny_fun: (ariel20)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-18 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Jealous? You're just a overachieving know-it-all who steals kupo nut dishes out of the work fridge!" Exclaimed Boxcar. "For the top ranked employee of last year, you're certainly DEMOTED right now."

"Yes, let's leave them to their argument," said Ariel, as she was pushed away.
remnantofzeboim: (Uhm uhm uhm...)

[personal profile] remnantofzeboim 2018-05-18 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[Emeralda looked from one to the other several times while she processed this, her expression for one of confusion, but then back to happy.]

You here! So Emeralda home.

[But then her expression narrowed again, and she thrust out a hand, fingers twitching.]

But can't change! Stuck!
saint_sami: (Default)

[personal profile] saint_sami 2018-05-18 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
“I do NOT steal Kupo Nuts! That is just a lie those lesser made up!” Kujo shouted. As Sasami rounded a corner, she let out a sigh.

“I’m sorry you had to hear that.” She said, apologizing. “He’s been like that since I got here...”
stormcalling: (Don't you know)

[personal profile] stormcalling 2018-05-18 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ If she could read mind she would be disappointed to know that's his thought. She gives a small shrug in response. ] I can but I'm a much better runner than swimmer. Plus I don't know the rules of the game but I imagine impaling with horns is against the rules.