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Melodies Of Eternity Moderators ([personal profile] eternitymods) wrote in [community profile] memesofeternity2018-07-14 03:33 pm
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Test Drive Meme III





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. SUMMER SUN

[insert Sheryl Crow track here]

Vaikuntha offers opportunities for many summer activities. Only some of the beaches hold the risk of being attacked by aquatic monsters, the others are a perfect destination for a day trip on a sunny day. Take a hike up the mountains and relax in some hot springs at the top. Go camping in the woods just not on Friday the 13th. Enjoy a refreshing sea salt ice cream bar. Just because you’re here, it doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to a vacation.


K. WILD CARD

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

einspine: (confident)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-07-15 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
GASP! Scientific mysteries. She's speaking his language! In fact, if it weren't for his clipboard, he'd be rubbing his hands in excitement and contemplation. As it is, he's... twirling his pencil in excitement? At least he can do that one-handed. Nyeh heh heh!

"PERSONALLY, I THINK SCIENCE AND MAGIC COMPLIMENT EACH OTHER. HOWEVER! I AGREE THAT THE MYSTERIES OF THE WORLD ARE A RICH WELL OF UNTAPPED POTENTIAL. ESPECIALLY HERE, WHAT WITH ALL THE OVERLAP BETWEEN PARALLEL REALITIES. PINPOINTING ALL THE TRENDS, THE UNDERLYING THREADS LINKING EVERYONE TO THIS PLACE... IT'S ALL SO ENTICING!!!"
secondpathoffriendship: (twilight7)

[personal profile] secondpathoffriendship 2018-07-15 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
“I agree!” Aurora said, her eyes twinkling in excitement. It was so wonderful to find someone else so enthused at doing this, especially from the other world. “There’s so much we don’t know yet and so much to explore! Oh, it almost makes me want to tackle someone new and ask them questions all day!”

Down, girl!
Edited 2018-07-15 23:38 (UTC)
einspine: (big grin)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-07-18 01:20 pm (UTC)(link)
YES! Equal enthusiasm! Such passion. Such excitement! Truly, this is a person after his own metaphorical heart! So, naturally, he's beaming in turn, still fiddling with that pencil like a total dork.

"YES! EXACTLY!!! NEVER MIND THE WEALTH OF QUESTIONS ABOUT OTHERS FROM PARALLEL WORLDS! THEIR CULTURE! THEIR PUZZLES! THEIR SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS! THEIR... HOPEFULLY POSITIVE STANCE ON SKELETONS!!!"
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[personal profile] secondpathoffriendship 2018-07-18 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes! Never thought of that last one, but it's certainly one to think about! There's so much to ask and know and--!"

There's a happy noise before she hugs Papyrus.

"I'm so glad that there's someone who understands!"
einspine: (big grin)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-07-19 12:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh! This is unexpected. Fortunately, Papyrus considers himself VERY HUGGABLE, so once the initial surprise wears off, he'll heartily return the favor.

"NYEH HEH HEH! WELL, I'D BE A PRETTY LOUSY SCIENTIST IF I DIDN'T. BESIDES, PARALLEL REALITIES ARE A PARTICULAR INTEREST OF MINE, ANYWAY. EVEN BEFORE I CAME HERE, I TRIED TO FIND A WAY TO BRIDGE THE GAPS BETWEEN DIMENSIONS."
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[personal profile] secondpathoffriendship 2018-07-19 12:12 pm (UTC)(link)
“Bridge gaps between dimensions?” Aurora said, pondering it for a bit. “Through magical means it would be infinitely easier, but the scientific method would need precise calculations; one wrong decimal and you end up in a world full of ponies or something!”
einspine: (confident)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-07-19 12:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"WELL, MY WORLD DOES HAVE DOGS. AND LIVING SLIME. AND PROBABLY AT LEAST A FEW HORSE-LIKE MONSTERS. NOT TO MENTION GHOSTS AND GIANT, GOAT-LIKE MONSTERS WITH IMMENSE POWER, SO I WOULDN'T SAY PONIES ARE THAT MUCH OF A STRETCH."

In fact, the idea is intriguing! He'll have to make note to search for such a place if he ever gets back home. For science. However!

"ANYWAY! I USE A MIX OF SCIENCE AND MAGIC IN MY RESEARCH. FORTUNATELY, MY LAB PARTNER AND I HAVE ALREADY DABBLED A BIT IN TEMPORAL STUDIES IN THE PAST, WHICH MADE IT A BIT EASIER... THOUGH AT THE MOMENT, MY INTERDIMENSIONAL TRANSPORTER'S STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS. I GOT A LAMP FROM ANOTHER REALITY ONCE AND ESTABLISHED CONTACT WITH ANOTHER, BUT IT'S STILL A LOT LIKE A ROULETTE. SO MANY VARIABLES, AND AS YOU SAID, CALCULATIONS TO CONSIDER!!!"
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[personal profile] secondpathoffriendship 2018-07-19 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then, in that case, there's still plenty of work to do!" Aurora said. "I have to admit, I'm not as far along as you are." She chuckled and looked away nervously. "In fact, I think the most I got is just a bunch of scribbled notes that I've balled up in frustration." And back at Papyrus. "But, I hope working here will help in this endeavor!"
einspine: (big grin)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-07-20 12:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"EVEN SCRIBBLED NOTES ARE A START!!! DON'T BE ASHAMED OF YOUR EFFORTS, HOWEVER SMALL!" He points toward the sky, like some dorky anime hero. Blame his mentor, really. "ANYONE CAN REACH THEIR DREAMS IF THEY PUT THEIR MINDS TO IT! ANYONE CAN BECOME A BRILLIANT GENIUS, READY TO SHAKE THE WORLD TO ITS CORE!!!"

He pauses, looking around. "THIS WOULD BE THE PART WHERE I ATTEMPT TO IMITATE UNDYNE BY SUPLEXING A BOULDER, BUT ALAS! BOULDERS DON'T JUST GO THROUGH LEISURELY TUMBLES HERE."
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[personal profile] secondpathoffriendship 2018-07-20 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Aurora blinked at Papyrus’ regret at being unable to suplex boulders before laughing. “No, it’s fine! What you’ve said, though, really helps me out!”