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Melodies Of Eternity Moderators ([personal profile] eternitymods) wrote in [community profile] memesofeternity2018-05-12 08:14 pm
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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!

sunflowerseeds: (cats!!)

Hamtaro | Hamtaro

[personal profile] sunflowerseeds 2018-05-17 08:52 am (UTC)(link)
[forget multi-prompt toplevels, there's only one thing going on here today: hamtaro, used to a life of sneaking past humans, has somehow managed to avoid all the intros and stuff, hitchhiked his way to the magical city of lavode, and picked up a red mage job. somehow.

he's even got a rapier-shaped toothpick sword!

but now, here's the problem. a small furry orange thing running past in the corner of your vision might be relatively easy to dismiss, but a small furry orange thing waving a toothpick sword and attempting to cast magic? even if he picked a quiet place to practice, it might be hard to go unnoticed for much longer.]


Alright, let's see--take that!!

[he casts! he shoots! oh no that dandelion's actually on fire he can't help a single gasp-p before frantically trying to remember if he has any fire-stopping spells.]

Um, uh, aaahhh--water! Water magic, go!! [he's shooting snowflakes.]
warpstriking: (relaxed ☈ despite this stuffy suit)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-05-17 09:25 am (UTC)(link)
"Nah, it's cool." How can he say no to cats? He has no idea. They'll eventually settle down and he takes a look at the menu.

... Or he would, if one of them didn't decide to, you know, lie down on it."Just water, I guess."

Your king, Cor.
stormcalling: (In tongues from the time before man)

G

[personal profile] stormcalling 2018-05-17 02:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She was going to just pass by, after all wandering around had become about the only remotely interesting thing to do. She would have left him alone if it wasn't for that slate that was falling far too close to her. ]

[ She reaches up and has no problem catching it. An advantage of height perhaps. ]

Sure didn't take you long to feel at home here, did it?
surrenderto: (We'll be bigger than god)

[personal profile] surrenderto 2018-05-17 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, a goal that many people no doubt share regardless of their home. [ She would call it noble but that required her concern. ]

A fine sentiment. Fear not, sitting on idle hands has never been my strong suit.
Edited (Derp mobile tag) 2018-05-17 17:38 (UTC)
surrenderto: (In this sickening analog world)

[personal profile] surrenderto 2018-05-17 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Moira almost didn't expect to gather any response among others. Panic was normal to such odd situations and panic made for poor conversations normally. She raises a brow as she looks over at him. ]

I have never heard of "taddle quest".
surrenderto: (Beautiful woman get out of my head)

[personal profile] surrenderto 2018-05-17 02:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Moira comes to a halt, turning her head to Baiken with a single barely raised eyebrow. It seemed an oddly specific call out. A part of her wondered if they shared a world, that her history alone warranted it but she couldn't afford to be that paranoid. ]

Are we not here to unravel truths that are hidden in this world? To utilize the gifts they give us at the best of our abilities and understanding?
regisrex: (Y: Wink)

HA

[personal profile] regisrex 2018-05-17 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Regis made sure to stay a respectful step back, holding out the package with one hand. The other came up to the employee name tag on his chest.

"Simply Reggie. Just a courier!"

He tilted his head just a little bit.

"You weren't expecting a delivery?"
regisrex: (Y: Cute)

Guilds

[personal profile] regisrex 2018-05-17 03:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, look, there's a 20-year-old whose attention gets caught by those words. ]

You're of House Fleuret?

[ He does have the coloration for it, though it's not someone Regis has seen before. Or seen portraits of. ]
immortalmarshal: (shades of his youth)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-05-17 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, Noctis...you're lucky that Cor's not the type to laugh in your face. Much.

"You could just move him off of it," he points out, even as he moves to fetch the requested drink. "I'm sure he wouldn't mind it very much." Even though the cat in question is settling down for a nap because a sun beam just happens to be right there.
immortalmarshal: (coming up with Plans A thru D)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-05-17 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Aren't black ones rare these days?" Or at least, they were back in their home world. Still, he's not surprised that nearly everyone else has one of their own already. Since cars and motorbikes and such are practically nonexistent, though, it would make sense to have a few around for easier travels.

Cor nods in agreement with the latter statement. "It's certainly unusual...makes me wonder if there's some deeper form of time magic at work here." It might be something to pursue - if not by him, then certainly one of the others.
chocobosnap: (pic#12045180)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-05-17 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't know if they're as rare here or not, but I know at home they are."

It wasn't just the best mode of transportation, they had the Regalia after all, but the cutest mode of transportation which was just as important.

Prompto nodded, and wondered aloud. "What do you remember last Cor?"

Not that he wanted to get into the things he remembered or learned of what was to come but he was just curious. They'd already had some very long discussions in that area which would likely have to repeat if Gladio arrived. Not to mention they were just plain exhausting.
hatejakku: (awe)

[personal profile] hatejakku 2018-05-17 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[Finn was pretty startled to find someone approach him for a change and that the guy was almost a walking cloak. Well, at least Finn could say that he was used to the cold. He supposed the town could be worse.]

Uh, hi! I'm- [Right, okay. Confident voice time. He cleared his throat.] I'm looking for the Gunslinger Guild. Any idea where that might be?
immortalmarshal: (moments of pensiveness)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-05-17 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, yes, the Regalia... Cor himself isn't quite as attached to it as some others, but it's still comforting to have that particular piece of home with them. There's a lot of fond memories tied to that car, after all...

"Last I remember..." He leans back and thinks for a moment. "...you four had left for Altissia." He paused for a moment, wondering if he should be inquiring about future events. Well, there's at least one question he knows is safe to ask: "I presume that you three are from afterwards?"
hatejakku: (oh no)

[personal profile] hatejakku 2018-05-17 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[It took too long of a second to realize he was being talked to, then Finn did a full bodied jerk and stepped back from Terra. After registering what the guy was asking, he took a deep breath.]

I'm fine. I'm new. I'm new but I'm fine. This is fine. I'm... fine.

[Smooth.]
chocobosnap: (pic#12045181)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-05-17 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
There were a lot of fond memories tied to the Regalia, may she rest in peace since he was from the time after she's met her untimely demise.

He pondered about that for a moment and nodded. "Ignis is from just after that. Noct and I are from further in the future."

Prompto wasn't exactly sure when Noct was from, but it was as far as him, if not slightly further.
specialinquisitor: (military)

[personal profile] specialinquisitor 2018-05-17 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
It may also help us make friends... or demonstrate which of us are not good at getting along well with others. It would be foolish to assume that every one of us is kind-hearted, reasonable, and well-intentioned. Those who might see this as an opportunity for more nefarious ends might very well reveal themselves early -- before they gain too much of the powers and secrets of this world.
specialinquisitor: (little smile)

[personal profile] specialinquisitor 2018-05-17 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I see.

[She reads much more than Mythra had said into that statement, and it aggrieves her. To have come from a place of understanding, and lost it, was no kindness or mercy at all.]

[She offers her best reassuring smile.]


Then I shall simply have to help you educate them.
hatejakku: (yeah whatever)

[personal profile] hatejakku 2018-05-17 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[When did he show up?]

[Though the guy wasn't peeved and he didn't seem to be laughing yet, so Finn decided to take his advice.]

[He took an extra step back, just in case, and offered the floofy thing one of the greens in his arms. The chocobo snatched it up, chomped it down, and let out a happy 'KWEH'. Finn was mostly happy he hadn't yelped before realizing he had been successful.]


Hey, it worked! Thanks, um- [He turned back to the new guy, missing the chocobo tilting its head and trying to sneak some more greens out of his hands.] I'm Finn.
Edited 2018-05-17 15:32 (UTC)
sublimelymagnificentblitz: (looking off into the distance)

[personal profile] sublimelymagnificentblitz 2018-05-17 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, well. What's home anyway.

[For the two of them...]

[Kid could at least claim Spira, maybe. He had the girl, he had his friends. He could make a home there. Jecht's two friends are long-dead and he'd spent years wrecking up the damn place... no one would him there. Dream Zanarkand was gone too.]

[Man, pulling him out again sure was a sick joke.]
sublimelymagnificentblitz: (awkward)

[personal profile] sublimelymagnificentblitz 2018-05-17 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Wait, really? That was all it took? Jecht figured poochy here would try to argue up to a steak or something.

...Man, he sure hoped that what pup thought of as a bone was what he thought of as a bone. She didn't want some giant thing out of a monster the size of a city, did she?

"Y'know, when I put out an ad looking for the help of a Summoner on this thing, this wasn't what I expected."
sassafrisk: <user name=e8luhs site=tumblr.com> (Default)

[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-05-17 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Retrieval
Frisk groans, their eyes fluttering open as the low murmur of conversation reaches their ears. Must've been one wild trial. Is this what being hungover felt like? More importantly, why did they feel hungover? "Ugh, Papyrus, who are you-" Their eyes widen--not that it helps much--and they take in their new surroundings. "Papyrus!"

Getting to their feet and stumbling through the crowd, the strange, yellow-skinned child with brown hair and a pink shirt that proudly proclaims "COOL DUDE!" stumbles through the crowd, muttering, "Sorry, excuse me, coming through, looking for a skeleton, has anybody seen a skeleton? Where am I anyways? Who are all you- Woah!" Frisk comes to the window and gawks out at space. It was at times like this that they wished that they hadn't been so stubborn about getting glasses. But still... where was Papyrus?

Curti Center
Frisk wanders aimlessly through the Curti Center, wincing at the bright light. It was all so... future-y. And not crazy "I am going to kill and/or torture you in the most horrible way possible" like in Hotland. It would've been nice... if they could still save and load. After three days Underground, it would take some time to get used to not having the world's best safety net. Too busy people-watching the crowd and aimlessly worrying to pay attention to their surroundings, Frisk trips over somebody's shoes. They pry their face off the ground and look up at whoever they tripped over, smiling cheesily. "Are you gravity? Because I'm falling for you," they say, waggling their eyebrows and making finger guns.

Random Encounter
"Nope nope nope nope nope!" Frisk yells, running at top speed away from an angry monster, springboarding from tree to tree and grinding down logs as fast as their sneakered feet can take them. Thank the stars for the ninja job that they took, because if they didn't have the asterisk Frisk was fairly certain they'd be dead meat.
Edited 2018-05-17 15:47 (UTC)
maximum_mighty: (emu3)

[personal profile] maximum_mighty 2018-05-17 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Taddle Quest is a RPG, where the party journeys through a world to defeat the demon king.

It's one of the biggest games in my world, so I'm familiar with stuff that is around here.
maximum_mighty: (Default)

[personal profile] maximum_mighty 2018-05-17 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Really? Well, that'd be good to know. I'm really missing my other half. It'd be nice since we have no way to communicate.

Parad must be worried sick.
sassafrisk: <user name=e8luhs site=tumblr.com> (Smile)

B. (IT'S A DOGGY)

[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-05-17 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Frisk, despite their experiences with the Canine Unit, Dohj, and the Annoying Dog, still had something of a weakness for cute puppers. Who may also be wolf goddesses. But was first and foremost a cute pupper. Frisk's first instinct on seeing Amaterasu is to crack a wide grin, moving to scratch her behind the ears.
zanarkandian: (head scratch)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-05-17 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, sure! It's right down the road, kind of an old-timey looking building. I'll take you---I'm in the Ninja guild nearby, but we had to visit all of them.

[He gestures in the appropriate direction, then starts that way.]

You an off-worlder who just got here too?