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TEST DRIVE MEME





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. None of you know how you came to be here or where you are going, and the door to the cockpit is locked as the pilots focus on navigating the treacherous obstacles of the Dream Width. You might as well take this moment to introduce yourself to your fellow travelers.


B. CURTI CENTER

There’s an almost overwhelming aura of excitement in the tower as researchers rush to document this unprecedented number of interdimensional travelers. Over the commotion, the leaders of the Center struggle to explain, ‘Welcome to Vaikuntha. We don’t know why you’ve been brought here, but this is your new home.’

The staff will do their best to help the off-worlders settle in. They answer the questions they can, provide maps and pamphlets about the world 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 under the circumstances.

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. WILD CARD

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

dreamsoftomorrow: (β™ͺ 24)

It pretty much is LOL Also, I don't own it, I just rented it the first time I played.

[personal profile] dreamsoftomorrow 2018-03-26 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm familiar with the magic, but I can't use any," Hope replied with a small slump of his shoulders. "And the way the jobs were described, I don't think they work the same. I'm gonna be largely learning it as I go along, I guess, once I decide on a Job. I was... actually looking into Chemist though. All the magic options seemed highly specialized and I can't seem to decide."

Could he defend himself? He sighed and leaned back against the railing, he shook his head. "I have my boomerang, but it's not very strong. Never has been, really. I was better at magic with my group. I don't think I'd trust myself in the wilds with monsters, not unless I had a party with me."
seasaltkeys: (Huh)

[personal profile] seasaltkeys 2018-03-26 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a silence as Roxas considers.]

Do I want to know? I mean, we've kinda got a lot of time and no where to go.

The pilot said it was gonna take a while.
warpstriking: (fear ☈ in the night)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-26 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
For a brief moment, Noct's eyes widen. What the hell? Well, it does make sense that Ravus would go after Luna; they're the only family the other had left. Still, he has to fight to keep the image of Ravus lying lifelessly on the ground, surrounded by letters he'd written to Luna, his prosthetic arm lying on his chest with the Sword he held for him sticking from the ground.

Not to mention the daemonified form on the ground, still smoking...

"Oh," he grimaces. Ravus couldn't have taken the loss well. Really, though- what does he say to that?
regalblaze: (glassesless 3 πŸ”ͺ why)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-26 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
"It is surprising, I know. I was surprised as well."

He doesn't need to bring up that Ravus lost it when he saw Lady Lunafreya dead. It was pain and anger, Ignis doesn't blame the man for it. He, too, probably would've reacted the same had Noct--

He just hopes he's alright. Everything's too fuzzy for him right now.
warpstriking: (iggy ☈ even a well-lit place)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-26 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
He picks up the cup at his feet, subtly covers it with a hand and tries to bless the remains of his tea. But nothing happens. Nothing happens, just like when he tried to back in the lounge. He shakes his head, wanting to do at least something. Yet nothing he tries works. He can't even pull out a potion.

So he just- takes a sip before setting the cup down again. This was the most basic skill his family's magic had... So what is he going to do if he can't even help keep his friends on their feet?

...Keep moving forward. It is all they can do, but he doesn't want to at Ignis' expense. "Feel like you can walk?" No pressure. He can wait a little longer if Ignis needs a bit more time.
chefbayardee: (clever)

TBH I just replay it for the Sazh/Vanille banter and to yell at Snow, so...

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-03-26 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
"You're better at magic, so you're just going to ignore the magic? Embrace your strengths, man!" Hunk was half side-eyeing, half teasing scowl, but he was serious. "I'd kill to get weird magic powers," he barely manages to hold his fake-judging facade from the weight of his own Gourmand Humor, "and what's a refresher gonna hurt for you? Magic doesn't seem like something you forget, and these jobs don't define you, Hope."

And then the tone shatters, and he's grinning again. "Take me! I'm a great cook, and that's not from the Gourmand asterisk. If you wanna go for Chemist, go for it, but you'll learn potions and stuff as you go, too..." He looks sheepish and embarrassed for having gotten so overbearing about it.

"Plus you can have, like, three of them. And if it'd make you feel safer," Hunk smirks, before doing a slight bellow with a bassy, showy voice. "Then I'll bring the cake!" And he laughed. Hunk can form the head of the party! Unless the joke and party invite was too weird for Hope. Oh jeez Hunk was totally down to bake a cake but his eyes widened as he realized his humor might have finally flown too close to the sun!
regalblaze: (let's get down to business πŸ”ͺ to defeat t)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-26 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
There is a heavy pang in Ignis' chest when he sees Noct trying to bless the tea. No magic, means no weapons, no potions, no protection. What are they going to do, damn it all?! Is it not enough for destiny to take Noct's life? Why does it have to torture him like this?!

Ignis finally collects himself, the sight of Noct on the edge, tired and suffering finally kicking him into motion. He doesn't want to be one more reason for Noct's suffering.

"It will be no problem at all," Ignis says with confidence. More confidence than he actually feels. "Where to?"
warpstriking: (converse ☈ we fall beneath)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-26 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
Apparently he's not the only one who can't use their skills, either. He had a little bit of a chat with someone about their inability to call their weapons. Which is why he took so long, really. Still, he sighs.

He... wants nothing more than to go back to sleep, but he's way too keyed up to even try right now. Even if it would make the trip to wherever the hell they're being taken to that much faster.

"Figure we might as well start looking." Again, for him. "And don't push yourself too hard."

He won't be any good to him with his face on the floor. He stands, holding out a hand to his brother in all but blood. He can lean on him if Ignis needs to. At any point. No judging.
likewishes: (⚜ When we're all gone)

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[personal profile] likewishes 2018-03-26 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Lelouch's experience entering the Curti Center had been slightly different. Right after the hastily explanation of how everyone has arrived here, he had been offered a new set of clothing. Apparently walking around with bloodstained clothing had been a little too disconcerting for some of the residents within.

This world is peculiar, even as the teen had taken what he could find to read up on it. There is a good chance that he could take out his contacts and no harm would be done, but he refrains for now. Instead of thinking about how wrong this situation is, he is focusing on learning what he can. Only then can Lelouch begin to piece together what he should do next.]


"Quite a lot" is putting it mildly. [He doesn't look up from the map he's looking at, but does offer a wry grin.] This place looks like something out of an online game than real life.
Edited 2018-03-26 05:17 (UTC)
regalblaze: (careening πŸ”ͺ into danger [battle])

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-26 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Good idea," Ignis agrees. Taking a look at the people in the infirmary, it's easy to come to the conclusion that they don't know anything about what is going on. Which is why their search begins beyond the walls of the infirmary.

"And do not worry, I took a breather," Ignis gives Noct a smile but accepts the offered hand all the same. He's still swaying a bit, but he's too resolved to be Noct's support through and through.

"Let's go. Maybe we could find a map of the ship or something else that could help us."
likewishes: (⚜ We gave in)

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[personal profile] likewishes 2018-03-26 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
(( ooc: leaving a little vague because idk if you are going blind with Iggy or not! ))

[Ignis isn't alone in being unable to process all this kindness. Not being given answers to his more specific answers has left Lelouch feeling somewhat irritated. If these hosts have gone out of their way to set all of this up then they had been expecting arrivals. They have to know more than what they are sharing. That leaves a rather sour taste in his mouth and the only blessing is that there isn't anyone that Lelouch knows.

Maybe that's the reason why he's starting to head off to these rooms that have been discussed. It's better to be irritated alone than to stick around people and snap at them for something that may be beyond their control.

This is when he notices the other individual in the building looking just as exasperated as he feels on the inside. Lelouch never has been one to ignore someone looking somewhat troubled. ]


Is there something you need?
studdedcouncilprez: (Speech)

[personal profile] studdedcouncilprez 2018-03-26 05:54 am (UTC)(link)
((Its okay, I have problem with [/small] all the time x3;;))

[She nods, folding her book and tucking it to her side as she carries on the conversation.]


Hot please, and that's right I am new. Are you a native of Vaikuntha?
witchwithoutacause: (i...........)

Re: G

[personal profile] witchwithoutacause 2018-03-26 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
"What?"

Amanda blinked back, and then shook her head quickly.

"No, I - I know how a crosswalk works, you just... are... you."
witchwithoutacause: (Float)

[personal profile] witchwithoutacause 2018-03-26 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
And you just got here.

[ Red. Hunter for hire. Sounds like a cool job. ]

I mean, all that usually happens after graduation, you know?
warpstriking: (smirk ☈ you always knew)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-26 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
"You do realize that means I'll just worry more, right?" Noctis teased lightly, helping to steady him before letting go of Ignis' hand. A faint light of amusement finally sparking in those tired eyes of his. "Still got your spare pair, Sergeant No Specs?"

Astrals, he hasn't used that one in a while. Yet it feels good; being able to joke like they used to. And no, he's never going to forget the Black Chocobo Incident.
allremembered: (εΉΈ I want to see my future)

A

[personal profile] allremembered 2018-03-26 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Sachi hadn't been talking to Estelle - she hadn't been speaking with anyone yet, really - but when she asks if there's a way up to the deck Sachi looks over, slightly horrified.]

If there is a deck, would that even be safe?

[Her reaction is tempered by the fact that she hardly knows a thing about airplanes in her world, much less airships from a mystery world that she just woke up in about twenty minutes ago. Still, her first instinct is to think that stepping out of a vehicle in flight would end very, very badly.]
raidraptors: (β˜… 118)

[personal profile] raidraptors 2018-03-26 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
[Shun shrugs, he's not doing better and he admits… it's definitely more trouble than he would have thought too.]

Never wore any armor myself. Never needed to, really.

[Unless you count the time he grew bone armor thanks to those damn bugs, which Shun really doesn't.

A werebear is plenty strong anyway and really, armor only would have slowed him down Shun is sure. Nowadays he might have to get used to the idea of wearing some armor at least, he supposes.]
regalblaze: (Smirk πŸ”ͺ on that field)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-26 07:06 am (UTC)(link)
"If telling you not to worry makes you worry more, then I make a very bad advisor, your Hi-" Ignis starts but then cuts himself off. It probably won't be wise to use his title like this around strangers.

"Noct. And, I'm afraid, I left my spare pair in the other jacket." The nickname makes Ignis crack a smile though. The 'incident' remains in a fond memory though. And it makes Ignis be very careful around black chocobos.
warpstriking: (iggy ☈ and the thieves)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-26 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
That little slip up causes Noctis' eyebrows to raise slightly out of sight behind his bangs. Before he chuckles. It's quiet, and likely shows how tired he is, but it's there.

"I was gonna ask what happened to your jacket and driving gloves, but..." It didn't seem appropriate, given how he said it'd been an uphill battle to get to him. "Guess we're gonna have to get you some new ones, then."

It'll be something to worry about later, though. Once they have their bearings and maybe some info. He gives one more glance around the infirmary, before gesturing over his shoulder. "Lounge is this way."
unyieldingspirit: (puff puff)

[personal profile] unyieldingspirit 2018-03-26 07:34 am (UTC)(link)
It's a good place, then? That's good to hear. [though- well, now they're here. K'pandolu shakes her head, ears dropping.] I haven't seen her here. But I can keep an eye out for her. It'd be nice to meet again!
occultfan: (08)

[personal profile] occultfan 2018-03-26 07:44 am (UTC)(link)
Well they can fly technically, so if they are in trouble they can just fly away.

[Not counting predators that can probably fly after them.]

Plus... I am sure if they need to, they can fight back. Especially if there is a good reason.
mythmaker: (✨15)

[personal profile] mythmaker 2018-03-26 09:36 am (UTC)(link)
Right~! That's what I think, anyways. Moving at our own pace suits us better, don't you agree?

[It's 'their' pace for a reason, after all. Azusa has her own pace, Sparrow-chan has his. They can process this change in scenery in their own way, and it's no better or worse than anyone else's.]

Hmm...not usually. An airplane is narrow, like a sailboat with wings..but this feels more like a large ship, wouldn't you agree? I didn't know these could fly. It's very mysterious~.
mythmaker: (✨8)

[personal profile] mythmaker 2018-03-26 09:36 am (UTC)(link)
There is. I wish I could enjoy a drink like this more often, but back home I'm so busy. Whiskey is like...a bottle of old memories encouraging me to open up again, that's what I think.

[But that's some ultimatum, isn't it? Azusa's smile can't last forever, and she's disappointed not to have someone to talk to...for now. A few seconds later, a Moogle walks up and flies onto the stool next to her. The Moogle, who she affectionately calls Viki, becomes the sole object of her attention...for a moment. Eventually, she turns back to Shun.]

Hmm...I don't think you'll change your mind and drink with us...but thank you for watching over this bar~. Until next time, alright?

[And with that, she turns back to her Moogle companion for the night. She'll just have to talk to him on another day~.]
mythmaker: (✨11)

[personal profile] mythmaker 2018-03-26 09:36 am (UTC)(link)
Hm...I'd say it's a bit of an adjustment, Hunk-kun. I've never had to fight monsters or use magic before.

[She keeps walking. Surely by now the Geezard is back up and its telling its grandkids about the prank it just pulled. Azusa lets herself be pulled along like Hunk is gentle breeze; there's no resistance at all, and she does shake his hand.]

But I don't mind. I'd like to get back to work, of course, but there's something romantic about an adventure like this, don't you think?
twomeals: ([oh] 10)

[personal profile] twomeals 2018-03-26 09:44 am (UTC)(link)
You mean like this?

[Attempting to mimic that claw...is unsurprisingly easy, considering he actually has claws, but that is in fact what he's doing. It's a claw! Holding a cookie without smashing it! His fingers are more bendy than his toes, it looks like.]

Mm, I guess it might've been kind of hard when I first started...but I've had claws for a long time, so you could say I'm used to them?