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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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sassafrisk: <user name=e8luhs site=tumblr.com> (Default)

Up In the Sky

[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-05-17 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
A dangerously flirty twelve year-old, for one. Frisk scoots up next to Marinette, doing their best to conceal a mischievous grin. They needed to brush up on their skills if they wanted to remain the Undisputed Flirtmaster, and Marinette seemed like a good, easily-flustered target. "The view is amazing, isn't it?"
doodlebuginette: (hah~!)

[personal profile] doodlebuginette 2018-05-17 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
She was snapped out of her daydream by a voice she didn't recognize, and turned to smile at Frisk. "It is! I don't think I've ever seen anything so amazing," she gushed.
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[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-05-17 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Continuing to stare out the window, Frisk keeps their nonchalant tone and says, "I wasn't talking about the sky." There. Give that a moment to sink in...
doodlebuginette: (content)

[personal profile] doodlebuginette 2018-05-17 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
By this point she's back to staring out the window, though Frisk's words are a bit surprising. Still, she's not one to be outdone, and she's in a good mood to boot! "I don't believe I said I was, either," she replied casually, as though she did this kind of thing all the time.
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[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-05-17 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Frisk wasn't exactly used to getting fired back upon, so they start a little bit before recovering. Oh, it was on now. Marinette had no idea what she was getting into. Time to get serious. "You're too kind. Really, just looking at you makes me float on Cloud Nine!" Eh? Eh? Sky puns?
doodlebuginette: (content)

[personal profile] doodlebuginette 2018-05-17 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Honestly, she wasn't much of a flirt in general. But the opportunity had been too good to pass up. She did, however, have a bit of a competitive streak at times, so this could be entertaining. "I try," she admitted. Puns, though? She was used to those. "That's cute. You're really on a roll~"
sassafrisk: <user name=e8luhs site=tumblr.com> (Flirty)

Not on my pun/flirt game today, sorry

[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-05-19 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Frisk hardly bats an eye at Marie somehow pronouncing a tilde. Their experience with Muffet had desensitized them to that. Maybe they should switch tactics? "While it's true that I am true romance royalty, according to my flirt sensors your cute levels..." they wiggle their eyebrows suggestively before widening their eyes in an exaggerated manner. "No! Impossible!"

"They're off the charts!" They step back, face a mask of pure shock. "You've completely fried my device with your sheer, raw cute ratings. Now, normally I would challenge you to a climactic fight scene for such a dishonor... but I'll settle for you giving me another Definitive Amorous Tactical Electronic."
Edited 2018-05-20 01:15 (UTC)
doodlebuginette: (hurhurhur~)

cheese level is over 9000?

[personal profile] doodlebuginette 2018-05-22 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
Romance royalty? Somehow she doubted that was even a thing that existed. But she was willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. At this point, she's turned to look at Frisk because honestly they were more entertaining than the view through the window. "If you can't stand the heat, maybe you should get out of the kitchen," Marinette suggested, even if it made absolutely no sense in this context.

"Or maybe you need bigger charts~" Because that made so much more sense. Really though, she had no idea what Frisk was talking about but they were a pretty decent distraction at least? "Don't you know it's rude to challenge a lady?" Was it, though? She honestly had no idea. And she had to bite the inside of her cheek to keep from laughing out loud at Frisk's next statement. "What's the magic word?"
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Re: cheese level is over 9000?

[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-05-22 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
This was the most fun they've had with anyone other than Papyrus in a little while. There's no way Frisk would let up now. "Abracadabra?" They shake their head. "No, no, that's not it. Hocus pocus? Ia ia Cthulhu fhtagn? Hm, that doesn't sound right..." They hold their chin and furrow their brow for a few seconds, before they have their "eureka" moment and snap their fingers. "Aha! I got it! The most ancient, sacred arcane incantation: please!" They're clearly struggling to hold back laughter through their own routine.
doodlebuginette: (smuggy)

[personal profile] doodlebuginette 2018-05-25 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
While this was probably one of the oddest conversations she'd had in a while, Marinette couldn't deny that she was having fun. It was nice to just talk to someone without having to try and be calm and set a good example, even if it was just for a minute. Granted, nothing was really happening for her to potentially lose her cool over. If silly flirting was the worst thing she'd have to deal with today, then she was definitely going to call it a win. And maybe Frisk wasn't the best guesser. Or they were being intentionally ridiculous. But whatever it was, it made Marinette smile. "I should penalize you for so many incorrect guesses, but I'm feeling charitable today," she murmured, reaching out to poke Frisk's cheek.
sassafrisk: <user name=e8luhs site=tumblr.com> (Laughing)

[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-05-25 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
The poke on the cheek is the straw that break's the flirty camel's back. Frisk freezes for a moment, struggling to hold back laughter, before breaking into an uproarious giggle fit. "Oh- oh my god," they gasp between laughs, "I can't believe it. I've finally met my match in flirt-fu." They take a step back and give an exaggerated bow. "I submit to your mastery, Sensei... come to think of it, I never got your name. Mine's Frisk."
doodlebuginette: (smirky)

[personal profile] doodlebuginette 2018-05-30 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
This whole exchange had been entertaining, but the giggling was just adorable. But she had to admire their dedication. "You were quite the adversary, I'm impressed," she admitted. And she even dipped into a little curtsy in response to the bow. "Yes... very good. And I'm Marinette. It's nice to meet you, Frisk~"
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[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-05-31 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
There was that tilde again. It was still kinda unsettling hearing it out of the mouth of a human, but also... cute, in a way. "Nice to meetcha as well, Marinette." Eyeing Marinette, Frisk says, "So I'm just going to take a wild guess and say that you're new here too. What do you think of all," they gesture all over the place, "This?"
doodlebuginette: (smile)

[personal profile] doodlebuginette 2018-06-07 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
She couldn't really help but smile. It had been a while since she'd had such an entertaining conversation. "Your guess would be correct. I haven't been here for very long yet," she admitted. But she's looking around at everything and thinking about the people she's met in the short time she's been here, and there's nothing that really stands out as bad or unpleasant. "I haven't completely decided yet. But I like what I've seen so far."