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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

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bloodinbloom: Screenshot from YouTube (babygirl91580) (Beginning)

[personal profile] bloodinbloom 2018-05-18 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"You get to play video games while being a doctor? I haven't heard of that!"

That was incredible... even if she didn't know video games, she just knew being a doctor was so intense.
arosetowar: (♘ the present's not that pleasant)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-05-18 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, she seems annoyed all right. It's bad enough having an audience; it's even worse having a heckler.

She's managed to take a step away from the chocobo at least. Progress?]


Do you not have something more productive you can do with your time?
witchwithoutacause: (chew)

[personal profile] witchwithoutacause 2018-05-18 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Amanda sort of looks thoughtful for a moment, and then just does like a side-to-side hand waggle.

A cute Moogle waddles up and sort of whacks her on the leg. ]


Be nice to this woman, introduce yourself at least.
arosetowar: (☠ and there's all my bad reviews)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-05-18 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't require assistance. [Cocks her brow at Amanda's disciplinarian moogle and takes another step away from the chocobo. Alas, that just encourages it to run towards & almost slam into her for more nuzzles. It's a good thing she's steady and strong!!!]

And I'm not above seeing you served for dinner, bird.

[Okay she is but shhhh.]
witchwithoutacause: (bleh)

[personal profile] witchwithoutacause 2018-05-19 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ The birds are KINDA cute huh? ]

Yeah, yeah, you've got this under control of course.

I think you'd find that to be a pretty expensive dinner.
arosetowar: (♘ who is it whom i address)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-05-19 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
[They are cute when they're a respectable distance away. This is not a respectable distance away.]

Expensive why?
maximum_mighty: (Default)

[personal profile] maximum_mighty 2018-05-19 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes, well... in my field of work, in my world actually there's a new plague going around. We've managed to make treatment for it, but it would manifest as Video Game enemies."

Emu shrugged. "I know it sounds strange, but it's true."
maximum_mighty: (Default)

[personal profile] maximum_mighty 2018-05-19 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
It would be appreciated. I've read some of the pamphlets and they don't give much of an informational viewpoint yet. I've picked up White Mage but I haven't decided on my second yet.
maximum_mighty: (emu2)

[personal profile] maximum_mighty 2018-05-19 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
Not quite. It's sort of like a specialized set of abilities. Paladin, White Mage, Red Mage, all sorts of abilities where you can use swords, fists or attack magic.
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[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-19 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
It can be, though under the waves can be dangerous as well. Sharks and other problems with the deep sea creatures. Mermaids and Mermen can get hurt from falling rocks and the like. Up top, we might even be hunted for some reason.
finny_fun: (ariel18)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-19 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah don't listen to the stuckup," groused Boxcar. "C'mon Ariel, Sasami, let's get something to eat. You'll like the food here."

"I could go for a kelp salad," said Ariel.
maximum_mighty: (emu4)

[personal profile] maximum_mighty 2018-05-19 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
"You happy now?" said Emu, folding his arms and trying to look like an intimidating doctor. "You should probably relax for the time being until we land."
finny_fun: (ariel14)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-19 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
"Aww she likes it!" Exclaimed Ariel, feeding Ammy with a giggle. "Hey there, you're a girl right?"

"Seems like it." said Boxcar.
sublimelymagnificentblitz: (big grin)

[personal profile] sublimelymagnificentblitz 2018-05-19 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
[If she was a guy, it'd be a big macho challenge thing. But she ain't so he just grins back.]

Don't flatter yourself, babe. My skull's too thick for you to crack. A little bash upside the head's just a love tap in the arena.
arosetowar: (◑ i changed my style to silver)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-05-19 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
Do the humans know that your people exist?
sublimelymagnificentblitz: (hands clasped)

[personal profile] sublimelymagnificentblitz 2018-05-19 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
Younger me was a drunker jerk! Old me's still a jerk, but one who swore off the booze. At least all the crap I pull now's in my right and sober mind! [Jecht taps his skull, making light of what had been a very serious and personal decision. He'd made a damn fool of too many people he cared about while he was living at the bottom of the bottle.]
saint_sami: (Sasami - Got a secret!)

[personal profile] saint_sami 2018-05-19 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
“Ew... I’ll have to show you some good meals. You’ll really enjoy them, trust me!”

“I am not a stuck up, you... simpleton!” Kujo shouted.
finny_fun: (ariel13)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-19 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
They have stories, like we have stories of them. I hoped to see their world but because Sora left a couple of years ago, it's been hard to actually get back up to the surface.

[She makes a face about that.] Dad destroyed the item we put together, and said that the worlds must be separated. I don't believe that's a good idea.
arosetowar: (◑ let's meet tomorrow if you choose)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-05-19 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
Your father must have his reasons. Why do you disagree with them?
specialinquisitor: (contemplative)

[personal profile] specialinquisitor 2018-05-19 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Perhaps not for others... but Mòrag had studied to take the throne. Her diplomatic skills had not abandoned her utterly, even after years in the field.]

I can't say I'm surprised. From what I've seen, the concept of Blades is completely unknown here. To anyone who looks, you are simply a young woman, human as they are -- not an entirely different sort of life, bound by far different rules.

[Though here, the Flamebringer turns her full attention back to Mythra, a thoughtful look deep in her eyes.]

...Perhaps that is to your advantage.
finny_fun: (ariel20)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-19 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Because he can be so hard headed! I just... he's so restrictive. Don't go here, don't go there. You can't just do this, do that. I'm already old enough to know what's wrong and right, and yet he gets mad at me for being in love with the human world.

It's because something happened years ago that he doesn't want anyone to approach the surface, since apparently people came to Atlantica years ago and messed things up.
specialinquisitor: (lit by fire)

[personal profile] specialinquisitor 2018-05-19 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
Entirely true, and in that, we can reinforce and support each other better in groups than alone. Certainly I will do my best to extend that courtesy to you.
finny_fun: (ariel26)

[personal profile] finny_fun 2018-05-19 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
"No fish or seafood though?" asked Ariel. "I don't think I'm ready for that."

"Yeah you are," snorted Boxcar.
specialinquisitor: (sidelong look)

[personal profile] specialinquisitor 2018-05-19 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
Sometimes politeness is what prevents others from finding a reason to be hostile. But I am glad to see that no one I have met has yet reacted to this in a manner I would feel I had to deal with.

[She isn't certain how she would deal with it, in truth. Her own skills are nonexistent, even accounting for Brighid's absence.]
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[personal profile] saint_sami 2018-05-19 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
“Of course! Just let me know when you’re ready. I won’t push you into doing anything you don’t want to. That’s my policy on cooking!” Sasami said, smiling broadly at Ariel.