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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!

kuposcreed: (Default)

[personal profile] kuposcreed 2018-03-28 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes! On Crystallis some of us moogles were assigned to help support the Heroes who had come to save our world! I was her moogle and Mary was my Hero, kupo~" There's a rush of fangirlish joy that just runs under that little ramble.

She stops and then glances at the other moogles fluttering about. She feels like there's something there to all of this. Something she's not seeing just yet. Of course, if Mary WAS here then she's sure that everything would make sense then.
kuposcreed: (Default)

[personal profile] kuposcreed 2018-03-28 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bonnie shrugs at the first question. Names are interesting things and she's met many interesting moogles and people with different names. Some are silly sure, but she's rolled a bit beyond the amusement of it for the moment. Maybe. Probably.

In any case that thought is derailed by the talk of calzones. She thinks she remembers Saori talking about those. Clearly this newcomer is someone worth following.
]

Maybe you should wait until we land before you try to find a new calzone, kupo. But on the world I'm from Crystallis, I was assigned to help out Mary when she was summoned to my world to be one of the Heroes to save it. Every Hero got a moogle to help them out, kupo. So if I'm here, that means she must have been summoned here too, kupo.

[There's definitely a logic to her line of thinking, but it's backwards and missing the pivotal piece of evidence.]
kuposcreed: (Default)

[personal profile] kuposcreed 2018-03-28 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
It's nice to meet you, Prompto. Um. I don't suppose you've seen a pirate named Mary around? Or maybe she's calling herself James again until she finds out what's going on. She's sneaky like that, kupo.
kuposcreed: (flutter)

[personal profile] kuposcreed 2018-03-28 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Kupooooo~

[If there's any danger lurking about, the whining cry the moogle gives surely will catch its attention. She does her best to flutter a bit higher to keep away from the ground, but her wings can only take her so far. She tries flapping her paws to try to gain a bit more altitude.]
conniemaheswaran: (ConnieDangerous)

Re: A

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-28 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Connie pinches the bridge of her nose. "Great. Considering the extraordinarily high density of heroes that seemed to have been picked up on this run," she looks out at the people with multicolored and spiky hair and rummage sale reject outfits, "It looks like the multiverse is starting to make a regular habit out of yoinking people out of their home dimensions to solve its problems. And I guess not even pulling a world-saving shift before exempts you from this ridiculousness!"
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[personal profile] sullenstallion 2018-03-28 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[His eyebrows lift at that comment, and his head follows. As much as he'd like to keep resting against his arms like a lazy snake-man, he just can't after that.]

That's right. How did you...

[His brow furrows. If she weren't an evil toddler, he might've grabbed her. The thought crosses his mind. It's been about a week since he's eaten, anyways.]

You must have had some shitty luck, ending up like that. You...some kind of demon or something?
sullenstallion: (55)

[personal profile] sullenstallion 2018-03-28 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Part of him wants to keep bickering, but that'd only be to keep appearances up. He's actually grateful for the invitation.]

I guess that settles it, then. I'll follow you until we reach the desert, at least. [Which means: an airship ride. Possibly more.] But who are you, anyways? Besides someone really...unique. A name would be nice.
chosennobody: (tear smile)

[personal profile] chosennobody 2018-03-29 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
Uh... this. [He didn't know how else to explain it, so he just shifted his wings away from his body to reveal his bird feet and patches of feathers over his skin in various places.]

Yeah, it's pretty cold in here, and I don't have a lot of clothing on. [Which is to say he was wearing only pants and nothing else. With that explanation out of the way, Roxas wraps his wings around himself once more.]

Well yeah... We're friends, right?
likewishes: (⚜ To burn eternal)

C

[personal profile] likewishes 2018-03-29 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ And to Lelouch it's not so much that he is used to airships, but rather flying carriers or what essentially would amount to a flying fortress. One doesn't typically get to admire the view in such situations.

Even now that isn't what the teen is doing. Tifa might be commenting on how the ship passes over the scenery, but Lelouch is using it as a means to get a lay out of the land. Every little detail could tell him something, be it from how the cities are structured down to even the architecture.

Regardless, he does put on something of a smile. If only to be 'polite.' ]


There's plenty to look at. I think some from home would be jealous.

[ Mostly he thinks it would be okay if Nunnally got to see out these windows. ]
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[personal profile] fatefulprincess 2018-03-29 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
I can't say I'd really know what they'd be able to get from us that they can't get from their own.

[ Corrin doesn't think it is a trap either. It's just that even if this hadn't been arranged by the people here, they seem to be taking advantage of it or aren't all that interested in helping people return. That concerns Corrin just a little bit. ]

We really don't have a choice but to accept their help, really.

[ She shakes her head. The princess is suspicious, but maybe they really just want to help them out. Besides, maybe they should focus on brighter subjects for the time being. ]

A-anyway. Other worlds? How is that different from another reality?
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[personal profile] fatefulprincess 2018-03-29 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ Having Camilla agree definitely cheers Corrin up. She always wants to impress her big sister. It can't be helped. ]

I bet Leo already has something like five plans on how to overthrow the ship and demand answers.

[ Leo... Probably would do something like that, lbr. ]
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[personal profile] euphemia 2018-03-29 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ There was so much to learn and understand about the job of being a White Mage. The responsibility and required study necessary was something she overlooked, but it was too late to change her mind. She was dedicated to fulfilling this job if only because of what she learned of it. They were the healers, the protectors, and even capable of reviving the dead. The dead. Immediately her thoughts went to the deceased in her family. What if she could bring them back? Even more, she could prevent Lelouch from suffering similarly.

It took a bit of time to find a size that fitted her, but once she was properly dressed, Euphemia set out of the guild garbed and ready to take on her new duty. It was not quite as eloquent as the gown that she traded over, but it was still a remarkable outfit made of white and gold trimmings. Her mog was not far behind her, listening as she rambled off all the things she learned and was excited to achieve. Lelouch would no doubt hear her approach by her delighted glee. ]


Lelouch! [ She calls out after spotting him from afar then stops to allow him a chance to see her new attire. ] I am officially... a White Mage!
likewishes: (⚜ Holding misery at bay)

[personal profile] likewishes 2018-03-29 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ To be fair, Lelouch hadn't really had any issues with taking up his own job. The Tactician job suits him nicely, even if he won't be able to quickly get rid of nuisances. It's definitely a job that requires one to think several steps ahead and be patient. Good thing that Lelouch is skilled at both of them.

Hearing Euphemia before seeing her? Yeah, Lelouch can. It's hard not to when the girl is yammering on and on excitedly. Such a thing brings a small smile to his features as he stands up. ]


Congratulations.

[ It's odd to see her in robes instead of her usual dresses, but it's not really a bad thing. This is what she wants... ]

Should we go celebrate?
chefbayardee: (confused)

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-03-29 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
Wait... [ Bonnie's logic might be there, but Hunk's building the thought train as it barrels down the tracks. His eyes begin to light up, and a smile starts to build on his face. ] You're a moogle, assigned to this Mary who... was summoned to Crystallis to save it.

That sounds like what we're going through right now! [ Except the whole saving the world part, but he's saved enough worlds that he just kind of assumes it's happening sooner or later. ] Unless... it's not?

I can keep an eye out for her, sure, but she might not be here. [ He frowns, glancing at the ground. ] One of... one of my friends, who's there to help me out... he isn't here.
chefbayardee: (discomfort)

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-03-29 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
What's a Namuko? And an idol? [ He chuckles, though more out of confusion than anything, because... ] I doubt the monsters are going to worship you, even if you tried talking to them.

[ Hunk laughs, shrugging and rolling his eyes. ] I might have been begging that thing to stop chasing me, and it didn't listen.
euphemia: (Default)

[personal profile] euphemia 2018-03-29 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... Celebrate? But I didn't do anything special ... at least not yet! I still have a long ways to go before I can even say I understand what I'm doing.

[ She beams! Overly excited to show her brother how to use her magic. And in comes the stave as she clutches it. ]

May I have the honor of demonstrating my new abilities, Lelouch?
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[personal profile] chosennobody 2018-03-29 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
"Shoveling shit," Roxas muttered to himself before the voice broke through to him, and his head snapped in the direction of the familiar voice.

"Sora!" The blond pushed past the group gathered around to greet his other, throwing his arms around him in a warm hug. And he wasn't about to let go quickly, either. He did, however, pull back just enough to look the brunet over up and down, then look over his shoulder at his back. No faerie wings. Good.

"Looks like you made it out in one piece too," he commented, relief lacing his voice. "I'm so glad to see you. Are you doing okay? Where is your housing? We should see if we can move in together. Have you seen anyone else?" Excuse the barrage of questions, he's just very excited to see you.
chefbayardee: (clever)

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-03-29 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
My friends and I get into trouble a lot. [ At school. In space. With each other. ] So I've had to learn some things about diplomacy.

[ He shrugs and rolls his eyes, pushing open the door to the lounge. There's barely a window here, closer to the ceiling, making it not a great place for people who want to gawk at the clouds. Hunk holds the door closer to the hinge, while gesturing inside with the other hand. ]

After you! Pick a spot and relax! [ She didn't seem the sort to do that very often. ]
mech_and_mutt: (Aw come on!)

[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2018-03-29 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, like it or not, we're all in this together now, right? [His jaw clamped down on his bone in a toothy grin in their direction.] But it sounds like you two aren't gonna be totally helpless out there. Whoever's doin' this sure can pick 'em, huh?

[...But Hunk's question left him blinking, and seemingly sputtering in his thoughts. Blowing a sigh out through his nose, Red slumped back against the window, a hand reached up to scratch under his cap.]

Wouldn't mind seein' Cho--... seein' my sister here, but I wouldn't want her gettin' herself hurt either. My best friend could probably take care of herself, though...

...but what I'd really like is for my mecha to make its way through! I can fight on foot if I have to, but the whole time my hands are gonna be itching for a set of controls to grab!
lordshield: (hell no)

[personal profile] lordshield 2018-03-29 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Are you referring to how he treats chocobos, or how he treated you?" Clarus asked, raising an eyebrow with an amused look. "Because if it's the former, then I'm afraid my fondness for the birds bled through more than I thought. And if it's the latter... Then I have no idea where I went wrong."

Never let it be said Lord Amicitia was without humor. He just kept it hidden except in certain company. Regis had seen plenty of it over the decades, Noctis wouldn't be unfamiliar with it either, seeing as Clarus had been present his whole life.

"An excellent plan," he agreed with a nod. "Since they don't seem to have cars here..."
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[personal profile] forwhatailsme 2018-03-29 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
[ Here, have a pat on the head. He does pause to listen to the place--being a Necromancer has its perks. ]

Oh, you needn't worry much. The whispers of the dead here seem to indicate that most of them died of some war, rather than a dangerous plague or the like. Not that I would be ill-equipped to aid us with the latter. They also do indicate we might have to fight some of them later, though. So at least we probably will not be surprised, unlike most of the travelers who died horribly... it looks like the majority died quite deep inside this place? I can't make out all of it.

[ He IS a doctor, after all. He'll glance further down the hall. VERY dark. Good thing he brought a torch. He'll start walking. ]

I believe we'll find the artifact deeper in the caverns. Some old sword, I think it was? If we're lucky, it'll have aged all right, without much rusting.
garyoutensei: (white wedding dress)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-03-29 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Quit yammering and say what you mean!" Baiken definitely should have felt worse for yelling at the poor creature, but... Well. One got what they bargained for with someone like her.
garyoutensei: (the game ain't over until we all get shi)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-03-29 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
-And relax she did, plopping herself down and kicking her feet up on the booth table in a decidedly unladylike fashion, pulling her pipe from her kimono. She proceeded to load and light the pipe one handed, which was probably mesmerizing to watch, before putting it between her lips and letting out a few puffs. Thankfully for Hunk's senses, the scent was oddly sweet...-

So do you want my life story or something?
garyoutensei: (that's why earl had to die)

i am so sorry i missed this

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-03-29 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Someone back home said something similar... though less eloquent, I guess. -She wasn't about to compare May and this woman. It wouldn't be remotely fair to May, she thought with a small chuckle.-
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[personal profile] studdedcouncilprez 2018-03-29 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
[O-Oh... the moogle was talking to her? She had seen them walking around, but most of them seemed more... defiant. If one could count slacking off as willful defiance. Still, this one seemed so... nice? And Makoto had to admit that they did seem very cute.]

[Before she knew what she was doing, Makoto raised a hand to a soft wave at Bonnie. She realizes it a second later and tries to recover by using it to cough in her hand.]


Well... its something like that. This is a drawing of a top hat and mask. Its something my friends would notice. If they're around, at least.

[Hoping that she recovers, she leans down slightly and smiles.] My name is Makoto Niijima. Whats your name?