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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!

kuposcreed: (face)

Sorry~ Been busy with a few RL things but I hope you app :D

[personal profile] kuposcreed 2018-06-02 05:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bonnie is still quaking in fright, especially as this hamster actually TALKS. But then it clicks that maybe it wants the water to put the fire out? What is this sinister little thing plotting. Is this a trap?

Bonnie remains on guard but looks around, trying to find something they could use.
]

Water...water...um, there's a stream over there, kupo...
kuposcreed: (Default)

Curti Center

[personal profile] kuposcreed 2018-06-02 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"Kupo, they're not cat ears, they're moogle ears, and they're cute, kupo!" Bonnie wiggled her ears indignantly while trying to offer the girl the pamphlets for the ninja and dragoon guilds. And really neither of them had cat ears in their normal setups but Bonnie's hood was a unique case.

It certainly was strange that a moogle was here talking about the Jobs as if she was a member of a guild rather than helping out one of the other arrivals. In fact there was another moogle in dance tights who kept trying to slip flyers for the Dancers guild into the pile she was holding.

"Well...I guess some mage Jobs use the Cat-Ear Hood, but that's not a normal part of the uniforms, kupo!" If anything it was a rare and good piece when made seriously and not just for costuming.
kuposcreed: (Default)

Sorry for the delay, kupo~

[personal profile] kuposcreed 2018-06-02 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Marinette wasn't the only one applauding her but it certainly sounded like she was being the most sincere and enthusiastic, and Bonnie's eager little moogle ego latched onto that. She smiled and fluttered over to the girl.

"Hi there, kupo. Are you one of the newcomers? Were you thinking of joining the guild, kupo?"
moogleshield: (o22.)

[personal profile] moogleshield 2018-06-02 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Cor what kind of question is that? The only time she's really been able to see a chocobo in the wild was when she was out in the wilderness with the boys, and it was easily the best day she's had in a long time.

Obviously getting to tag along with them was much more important, but also chocobos are adorable. Why wouldn't she want to go see the farms? Iris nods enthusiastically, settling into a more comfortable pace by his side. ]


I was on my way out there, but I got a little lost, so I stopped at the swordsmen guild to ask for directions. You saw how well that went. I couldn't get a word in edgewise.
moogleshield: twilitfall (o17.)

[personal profile] moogleshield 2018-06-02 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ His response manages to get a brief glimmer of a smile out of her, even if he might not see it from that angle. It just further reaffirms something that she has to remind herself of in that instant—it really is him. Honestly, he could say just about anything reassuring, and it would elicit that kind of response from her.

But she listens quietly, even if his words don't quite hit her. There's a lot to unpack here, and while he does his best to answer her, it leaves Iris with more questions than before. The Dream Width? Vaikuntha? While she's good at hiding it (hiding her face helps), those names and the complete lack of familiarity they bring sits like a lead ball in her stomach. Most of what he says hits her in slow waves.

It's not until he mentions Clarus that she looks up quickly, pulling away just enough to search his face. ]


My dad?

[ It's breathless, like he's managed to knock the wind out of her... because, well, he has. She doesn't even dare ask how or why; but the look of shock and confusion on her face speaks volumes. ]
moogleshield: twilitfall (o17.)

[personal profile] moogleshield 2018-06-02 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Why is he so fidgety? Sure, Prompto has always been a bit... jumpy flighty, but this was a little much even for him. Iris nearly breaks character as she looks up at him, the bright smile on her face dimming to slight concern. Um..?

While she hasn't necessarily noticed how much the blond wants to crawl out of his skin, the spindly swordsman takes note, starting to cross his arms (oops, not a great idea with a sword in his hand, let's lean that against something before he accidentally impales himself) and looking the two over. ]


Ohhh, are you two a couple then?

[ A startled "Huh?" escaping her, Iris directs her attention back to the swordman, looking genuinely dumbfounded. Wait, what, where would you get that idea? Give her a second, she'll have a good response to this, promise!

If Prompto doesn't heck it up get to it first. ]
moogleshield: (o35.)

[personal profile] moogleshield 2018-06-02 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[ A crystal... Tilting her head at him, she gives his hypothesis some thought. ]

You think so?

[ It makes sense, but she had not realized that crystals exist in this world as well. Given the nature behind the crystal in her own world, it stands to reason that it could be possible, but at the same time seems improbable. They aren't so common, are they?

Although that does beg the question, as she directs her attention fully on him. ]


Do you have something like that where you're from? Crystals and floating cities, I mean.

[ He sounds too certain to have only a passing familiarity. ]
Edited 2018-06-02 20:03 (UTC)
hontobakabaka: (Ruri Woods)

[personal profile] hontobakabaka 2018-06-02 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Ruri tilted her head curiously. This was obviously some sort of animal, possibly plush, probably a stress hallucination that was talking to her. Still, given the day she's been having no sense in being rude.

"What is a moogle? I know back home most of the crew of my ship liked dressing me in odd things so I just assumed the worst."
hontobakabaka: (SD2)

[personal profile] hontobakabaka 2018-06-02 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Ruri looks over at the other girl and walks up, "Do you need help going over these? I'm a bit lost with it all myself."
hontobakabaka: (Ruriganger 3)

[personal profile] hontobakabaka 2018-06-02 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sadly I'm not an engineer and a language is kind of meaningless without anything to speak it. Still, it is a thought."

Ruri just looks at her with her usual deadpan, "I'm told there are several types of magic here, maybe a different type?"
chefbayardee: (that look he gives pidge)

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-06-02 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
So were those leaders still executed, or did that tyrant get killed before he could hurt them? [ He does not miss a beat, piecing together what she's saying almost as quickly as the words reach his ears. But... slaves and rebuilding a world? Doesn't sound too far off from what he's seen. ]

I think they'll be fine. The tyrant's dead. [ Sure, there's a power vacuum and a lot of people died, but they can move on, right? They're free, right? ] I've seen people rebuild from worse.
chosehope: (Ponder ponder ponder)

[personal profile] chosehope 2018-06-02 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
As Nunnally heard a girl nearby, she just smiled sadly to herself. "I'm afraid so. I'm new here so this is going to take quite sometime for me to get use to"
hontobakabaka: (Ruri Casual)

[personal profile] hontobakabaka 2018-06-02 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
"No, I understand that completely. I just ended up here too and am a bit.... Like a fish out of water myself."
chosehope: (Let's see here...)

[personal profile] chosehope 2018-06-02 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Suddenly, the smile on Nunnally's face widen even more. "I suppose we can be fish out of water people together! I hope that we'll be able to figure this out."

Then, there was a pause. "I'm afraid this might be my first time having a job." Unless you count being an queen but...that's for another time.
warpstriking: (study ☈ save yourself from)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-06-02 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[He'll be more than happy to share with her what he knows about the places he mentioned, and anything else he can. He may have two months on her in regards to being here, but he otherwise has no idea himself.

But first, the things they both know. He can't explain it either, and yet...]


Yeah. He, was found around the same time as me.

[He knows. He knows that he knocked the wind out of her because he would be too if he were in Iris' shoes and it were his father instead. Still, he figures it's easier to tell her then surprise her with him when they inevitably meet up after they land.]
hontobakabaka: (Ruri Stare)

[personal profile] hontobakabaka 2018-06-02 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"I've had lots of jobs. Computer operator, idol singer, voice actor, second officer on a space battlecruiser, AI psychologist, princess, and waitress. I'm not certain any of them apply here so don't feel bad."

With that she shrugs a bit, "We've all got to adapt I guess."
arosetowar: (◑ they moved her not at all)

[personal profile] arosetowar 2018-06-02 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
They live... and they know too well the costs of war. Any further conflicts should occur on a more managable scale. [She expects that there will be terrorists. That factions will rise against the new world order as if they alone are righteous. The war has always been about entitlement, and in a beaten-down world with so much wreckage to claim and shape into something greater, that impulse will only grow.]

[It doesn't worry her, though. Only one terrorist ever has, and he now represents peace better than anybody else.]


You needn't attempt to reassure me, Hunk. I have ample cause to believe that the errors of the past won't be repeated. [She was one of the conquerors once -- one of the worst accelerants feeding the flames of war. With her father dead, her brother enslaved to peace, and she herself aware of the follies of forced peace, Britannia is no longer a threat, no longer something to rise against. The war is truly over.]
sonoftenebrae: (I'd rather be anywhere else)

[personal profile] sonoftenebrae 2018-06-03 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
Those people likely travel together or use airships, rather than walking alone in the wilds.

[At home, people use cars and travel only in daylight to minimize attacks, but the creatures here seem not to fear the sun's light.]

On Eos, we deal with wild creatures that attack when provoked or startled, and more powerful daemons that appear after dark. Their numbers have increased as of late.

[So, it could be worse, Salieri.]
sonoftenebrae: (A reminder)

[personal profile] sonoftenebrae 2018-06-03 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
I like it no more than you. The Astrals are cruel and miserly with their powers, and deserve none of the worship they receive, but this, [He gestures at the tapestries hanging on the inner walls as they pass through the Guild Hall doors] knowing these Eidolons offer with ease what on our world is fatal...

[It makes him want to punch something. Maybe 'Regis's face.]

It cannot be without cost. [Because if it is, then why did Lunafreya have to die?] I intend to find out what it is.
gathersnomoss: (Default)

[personal profile] gathersnomoss 2018-06-03 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
"No, magic is fine. I was just curious that you needed the staff to use it."
monafide: (005)

wheee!

[personal profile] monafide 2018-06-03 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ Morgana is too distracted to have sensed Futaba until she's there leaning over. He jolts and swiftly turns around to make sure his ears aren't playing tricks on him. No, it was her! He is feeling all sorts of emotions right now and his eyes may be watering, slightly. Who's cutting onions around here? Geez! ]

Fu-Futaba! It's really you! How are you here? Huh, wait, do you know someone who's been here awhile!?

[ He's only just seen everyone as he was disappearing for what he believed was forever, so he assumes Futaba arrived at the same time. ]
monafide: (008)

[personal profile] monafide 2018-06-03 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hey now, he didn't mean steal anything from someone. Honest! There's a warm fuzzy feeling at seeing familiar faces again. ]

Makoto! It's so good to see you! Does that mean everyone is here? I never thought I'd see you guys again!

[ He starts to jump from one foot to the other, smirking. ]

Hey, there's gotta be some neat stuff here right? I gotta see it!
Edited 2018-06-03 04:42 (UTC)
precognitive: (004)

C.

[personal profile] precognitive 2018-06-03 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ Max has had her iMog slate out, taking photos all over whilst on her journey on this ship. Mid photo she has it aimed towards Cloud, noticing his demeanour. She exits the photo mode and places it in her bag, moving ever so closer. ]

Oh hey you don't look so good. Are you alright?

[ She leans forward, a worried expression. ]

Is it motion sickness? You should definitely not read if so. Maybe we can find a spot with less motion for you to sit at.
precognitive: (002)

[personal profile] precognitive 2018-06-03 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ She still gets an uncomfortable knot in her stomach at the thought, but she can sense a kindness in Finn so she has eased up a little. ] What was it you did back home then?

[ She turns the iMog slate to herself to glance at it. One of those having an attitude would be pretty bad... ]

Oh man, that sucks. I guess they aren't all docile creatures then. The job sounds way cool though.

[ She places it back in her bag and scratches the back of her head. ] That's a good question. I mean if we get two to switch between I can't see why not? That might make it easier to decide then.

[ Smiling now. ] It kinda does, it might work really well for me, but it could be overwhelming too. [ Her thought is then interrupted. ] Hey, I never introduced myself, sorry. I'm Max.
promiselisting: (pic#12220829)

[personal profile] promiselisting 2018-06-03 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ H...uh... that was a bit more of a reaction than she was expecting? You okay there...? Hopefully this wasn't another timeline thing it absolutely was, wasn't it. She'll set that aside though because she's happy to see you too, bud. And she grins. ]

Well, yeah. Me. And Makoto, and Ren. Time's kind of.... weird here. It's one of the things we're trying to figure out.

[ There's a lot of things they're trying to figure out. ]