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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!

ukidokiotaku: (Cosplay | Explaining what it is)

[personal profile] ukidokiotaku 2018-03-26 09:48 am (UTC)(link)
[She paused, shaking her head slightly.]

Sort of. I mean back home I was still at school, but I would make doujinshi and released them for the girls at said school. They were popular.

[Do not ask what that is. She looks ready to tell him.]
ukidokiotaku: (Concern | Why aren't you like I pictured)

[personal profile] ukidokiotaku 2018-03-26 10:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Well it seemed like running was the option here. The girl was good at a few things, but running really fast was not necessarily one of them. But being pulled someone was making her go a little faster than she might not have been before.]

You're a pretty fast runner. Do you do it often?
sullenstallion: (21)

[personal profile] sullenstallion 2018-03-26 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
Uh.

[Dylas' mouth hangs open for a moment. He hasn't actually gotten that far. What is he going to do? There's that gremlin baby who insists she knows him? But other than that...]

I was going to... ...you got me. I'm not doing anything better.
watchesthesea: (206)

Re: F

[personal profile] watchesthesea 2018-03-26 10:31 am (UTC)(link)
kairi seemed to be slowly making a face. She really felt bad in eating it while it was still wriggling. But it was considered an experience right? Is it really going to be a bad thing?

She could pretend like they needed to, to survive she supposed. "I... assume it will just be me trying it, right?"
unyieldingspirit: (hee-!)

[personal profile] unyieldingspirit 2018-03-26 10:58 am (UTC)(link)
Then I have a space open for someone to travel with me! [she beams at him, ears perking up.] And perhaps we could see if there's anything in the cities that interests you as well.
dragonflame: (242)

Re: Job the other other kind

[personal profile] dragonflame 2018-03-26 11:13 am (UTC)(link)
[She nodded slightly. It could never hurt to try some outside one's comfort zone as well.]

Yeah, I mean if we get to try with new abilities, why not try something different. Like one of each. One you are used to and one you might not be but think might be a good idea.

[She looked over her shoulder for a moment.]

So what would you choose for one that is different.
desertdaggers: (bugs mean poison)

F

[personal profile] desertdaggers 2018-03-26 11:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Hawk frowns- leaning in a little.]

It's probably more polite that way. But it makes more sense to go as a team, doesn't it?

I thought the one to collect some ingredients looked good- I'm confident about my abilities, at least. And you?
desertdaggers: (the shine of preparation)

B

[personal profile] desertdaggers 2018-03-26 12:26 pm (UTC)(link)
… Well, there's no point in us being uncomfortable while people try to work it out. [there are efforts being made… right…

He frowns, and shakes his head at Palom's question, though.]


I don't know it, sorry. Is that where you're from?
twomeals: ([oh] 17)

[personal profile] twomeals 2018-03-26 01:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm, that's right. We all have our own pace...

[Come to think of it, his own pace has kinda sped up since he left Utsuwa, huh? He can probably guess why, actual--shoving that thought away as well. He's good at this.

Yue spins around! (he can't actually spin around on bird legs so it's more like an awkward turn, but)]


I don't see any wings, though...have you been on a ship or an airplane before? I rode a car once, but those can't fly, either.
spaceforged: (insert witty keywords)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-26 03:10 pm (UTC)(link)
It’s possible, but it might just be our bad luck. [He scans the swamp around him with a critical eye. The path he’d found is behind him.]

...or we’re not looking in the right places. Can you remind me of the details they gave us about finding them? [He could possibly check from a higher height with a dragoon. But he needs to double check if his gut instincts are right.]
topgun_textiles: (pic#6451291)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2018-03-26 03:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Go for it.

[He widened his stance, and went through what he'd been taught. Focus, grasp, and 'accept'... and in a flash of light, a burst of power, his furs and horns were replaced by a fine set of plate armor and a cloak. The greatsword at his back replaced that hammer. Kanji slammed his fist into an open palm.]

Man, I love doin' that. More defensive than goin' in and breakin' skulls but it comes without that whole weird 'berserk' stuff.
spaceforged: (I need another route)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-26 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
We can worry about that if it happens. Being prepared is fine, [He pulls open the door to the center and holds it, then slips inside after him.]

Over thinking it can lead to mistakes. Let’s focus on what we can learn about the area. [He approaches the desk and quietly asks for directions to the map room. He’s been here several times but he still loses track of where to go. For now.]

Come on. [He walks away, heading in the right direction and slipping around other adventurers likely researching their own jobs.]
topgun_textiles: (I guess that's okay.)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2018-03-26 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
It was seriously gross. All slimy, cold- god, so cold...

[Not good for the nadgers. But he accepted the map and looked at it. Then he turned it right side up. Why are maps kind of a bitch to use?]

Oh, yeah. My parents taught me a whole bunch, but Ma's a pro when it comes to dyes. Her dye work's much more, uh... consistent? So her work's all over the shop.

I can do repairs, treatment and design with my hands tied behind my back.
topgun_textiles: (How should I put it...)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2018-03-26 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Whoa. N-no, if I aim to go full berserk I ask a friend who's a white mage to esuna me. S'what the Guild tells me: "A berserker and a white mage are like peanut butter and snozzberries."

...I mean, I dunno who's ever heard of a snozzberry, but...
spaceforged: (Another day goes by)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-26 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[He blinks, then he laughs. Hunk has more than a point. Friends instead of allies. He crosses his arms back over his chest and finally relaxes. It feels like they’re at the start of something all over again.] You have a point. Friends it is.

I can send you names and descriptions for Noctis and his friends. Provided the moogles don’t got on strike again. Anyway, he already has ours. But yes, he’s human.

...I think I’ve covered everything I know outside of testing these two jobs.
pishirogane: ([Chibi] Urr...)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2018-03-26 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
If it becomes necessary...

[He's definitely not suited for close-ranged combat if this is how he behaves right now. Sure, he's gathering Zadoms right now, but he could try drawing less attention to himself instead of crying. Honestly, she's never seen someone cry that much before either.]

Alright, hurry back!

[As she makes another shot. There's only three right now, but they are determined even under gunfire. At least her next shot is critical after a reload.]
modelcivilian: Screenshot: Horrificator (What's going on?)

[personal profile] modelcivilian 2018-03-26 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nodding, Adrien does similar to Kanji except... there wasn't as much glam. In fact, it was questionable what about him might have changed. Still light armor, still a sword, but that was the thing with Jobs with similar or close tools.]

What's it like being a Berserker anyway?
keytoblivion: (☆ 038)

[personal profile] keytoblivion 2018-03-26 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't suppose there is a job that combines sword skills with magic?"

Since that probably comes closest to what Aqua former(?) skill set looked like. She looks down at Connie, frowning for a second before shaking her head.

"Not quite, but… please don't worry about that. I was just talking to myself."

Until she knows more about this Dream Width, it's probably best she doesn't talk too much about the worlds.
uponjade: (Love goes on)

[personal profile] uponjade 2018-03-26 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Seth shrugs nonchalantly, after all she couldn't exactly blame the other for the response. Still she wanted to keep playing at conversationalist.]

I suppose it doesn't quite equate to the gravity of taking people from their homes with no promise of return. [ She's entirely too casual about it. ]

What would you want then? Besides home or something ...oh I don't know, maybe something sentimental.
uponjade: (See beyond the morning)

[personal profile] uponjade 2018-03-26 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Truth be told she's glad for someone who might be able to work as someone to bounce ideas off. A little more decisiveness wouldn't hurt but considering the whole ordeal she can't blame her.

Seth presses a pamphlet to her face with a tiny frown and groan.
]

You know I am curious about it. Magic isn't a thing where I come from. On the other hand I'm sure my professors would never let me live it down if I switched half-way through a degree.

[ She lets out a long, melodramatic sigh. ]

What about you? Anything here stick out to you?
conniemaheswaran: (Default)

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-26 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, um," Connie digs out a pamphlet, "There's the Red Mage! They get access to every element, healing, and some sword skills, but they're not a master of any of them."

Connie sighs, shaking her head. "I, um, honestly don't know many specifics. I'm a new arrival too. I can see, uh, if I can direct you to somebody who does know about all this, though?"
charming_jerk: art by and-babel-fell.deviantart.com (the usual glare)

oh i didn't realize he didn't introduce himself, durr

[personal profile] charming_jerk 2018-03-26 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
The kinda job that gets ya money. Though you might be able to use the one job to get the other.

["Mr. Guitar?"]

Oh, uh, it's Johnny, by the way. Johnny D'Amico.
charming_jerk: (small smile)

[personal profile] charming_jerk 2018-03-26 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Johnny nods knowingly at that suggestion.]

Yeah man, you got it. I've done that before, mostly in bars. People don't care what it is ya play when they're drinking, they just want somethin' to fit the atmosphere.

I mean, I'll figure it out, I guess. I just got here, I gotta take some time to see what this place is like, y'know?
red_planet_blues: (eeeergh)

[personal profile] red_planet_blues 2018-03-26 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Still looking at the laser pistols, Sparks finally slides them back over the counter and reholsters them at his hips.]

Yeah, okay. I'll keep 'em. They still got some shots left in 'em anyway, even if I can't hit the broadside of a space barn at this point. Weird that I can with a gunblade, though. I mean, it's got a gun right in it. Aiming it is different 'n all, but... [He shrugs.] Eh, who cares. Thanks for talkin' me out of it, stranger.
daggercubed: (10)

[personal profile] daggercubed 2018-03-26 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
No need to thank me. Maybe the chance to put them to proper use will come about.

[He extends a hand.]

Vax'ildan. Vax, for short. I should have introduced myself earlier.