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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!

twomeals: ([awkward] 06)

[personal profile] twomeals 2018-03-31 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
How it works? Umm.... [He's honestly--well he could probably explain Ryslig reasonably well, but the more curious Hunk gets about things like this the more unsure he feels. How much can he say? How good is he at actually explaining? Why does this guy look so excited?

Hugging his doll to himself.]


...Well, I mean...there's humans, and there's monsters, and we lived in a city? It worked pretty normally, I think...
erbluhen: (03)

[personal profile] erbluhen 2018-03-31 02:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That gets a tilt of his head, a finger touched to the chin in thought. ]

What do you like about Dragoon?

[ Idle curiosity, perhaps stemmed from the slimness of her frame ]
chefbayardee: (oh yeah sure no problem)

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-03-31 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ While Yue's elaboration was solid, a certain word clung to Hunk's perception, and an offended scowl plastered itself across his face. ]

What?! They called you monsters? [ Because Yue definitely doesn't look human since, like, wings. ] Is that a term you're okay with? [ He's pretty sure they're speaking the same language, and the things he would call a monster are pretty different from a bird person capable of thought and conversation.

So Hunk actually pouts a bit, hoping he has this wrong, because- ]
Once the surprise wore off, you weren't monstrous at all!
chefbayardee: (jokes!)

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-03-31 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright! [ Hunk pumps one of his arms in triumph and pride, letting out a self-assured little cackle. ] Two out of four isn't bad at all! [ And while Baiken has trouble seeing him as a diplomat, he chooses not to press the issue. She's actually relaxing, smoking, and in a lounge after pointing a sword at him not too long ago. He's sure it'll click one day. ]

Any other questions? It's actually pretty fun to talk about this stuff with someone who doesn't know anything about it. [ Because everyone else, they're either part of their team, a diehard fan, or trying to kill them. Never anything casual or calm. ]
swordchucksyo: (glorious chainsaw method)

[personal profile] swordchucksyo 2018-03-31 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nope, he's got nothing. Unless... no, no, there's nothing - wait a minute, is BM under attack? His best friend needs him, and here is he staring at the ceiling like some kind of idiot!

Fighter spins around, drawing his sword, and readies to attack the... the... Huh. There's nothing there.]


Wow, you even made the bodies disappear!

[They usually vanish anyway, but still, he's impressed! And to think he doubted his buddy's abilities.]

They really taught you a lot here, huh?
conanima: (wut is this)

[personal profile] conanima 2018-03-31 04:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Nowhere interesting or noteworthy? [And 'I suppose'? OH BOY they are off to a great start.] Well……it might not be interesting to you but it might be to others.

Or….maybe you can tell me a bit about yourself? Like what you like doing or what your favourite food is! [Since they’re going to live in the same building for a bit and she’d rather get along than not!]

Oh, and I'm from Japan! [And from the name, Komaeda is almost certainly Japanese himself. Unless he's from another world where he has a similar culture. That's always possible.]
swordchucksyo: (you shall sample my blade!)

Random Encounter

[personal profile] swordchucksyo 2018-03-31 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
A pommel? [Could they make that side have a point to it too so there's a mini sword on that side? That would be super cool.]

Yes please. Do you know where the sword-maker guy is?
dreamsoftomorrow: (♪ 70)

Excuse u, 13-2 gave me *adult Hope*, the greatest thing ever???

[personal profile] dreamsoftomorrow 2018-03-31 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
He's trying!! Hope even huffed at the eye-rolling! He is trying, okay? But even this is a little much for him, l'Cie experiences aside. But as Hunk spoke, he did see the point in his words. Even if he still crossed his arms, a little bit indignant.

"I understand," He said. "I never met the others before we became l'Cie. So I didn't know who to trust."

He just followed Lightning because... well, he wasn't too sure anymore. She seemed the most capable and just as hell bent on revenge at the time as he was. And they'd changed over the course of their journey, changing their goal and she had become a lot more than just someone to follow. She was a friend.

"But being in the same boat as others... it does bring people together in ways that one doesn't expect. What I mean is... yes, you can bring the cake to the party."
swordchucksyo: (bees like honey)

[personal profile] swordchucksyo 2018-03-31 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Yup.

[There is zero hesitation on his part there.] Me and my friends do it all the time. Red Mage calls them "tactical retreats."

[He's surprisingly fast, and if she starts to slow him down he'll pick her up without missing a beat.]
swordchucksyo: (Default)

Re: Sidequest

[personal profile] swordchucksyo 2018-03-31 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, sorry.

[Damn, it just figures that he would find the one lady that isn't a babe.

Still, it was really soft. He's barely able to resist the urge to poke it again and the expression on his face might make his intents obvious.]


nanaimo_bar: (Default)

Re: Random Encounter

[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-31 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I believe so. It's back in town. We'll go visiting then.
swordchucksyo: (two fisted money style)

He does like swords

[personal profile] swordchucksyo 2018-03-31 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fighter looks over at her, instantly losing his place. Darn, now he's going to have to start over! Unless... maybe she knows?]

Hello! I'm looking for the sword shop so I can get a nice new shiny stabber.
despairing_hope: (pic#10447326)

[personal profile] despairing_hope 2018-03-31 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Well that was obvious.

[It felt redundant to state otherwise.]

Is this like a class introduction?

Well, I enjoy reading, and salty things. I'm generally open to a lot though.
swordchucksyo: (cheer)

Re: Random Encounter

[personal profile] swordchucksyo 2018-03-31 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[This is the best day ever!]

Thanks lady! You sure know a lot about this place. Are you from here?
lordshield: (uncomfortable)

[personal profile] lordshield 2018-03-31 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
The look was odd in that when Clarus noticed Reno had it too he felt both more at ease to know he was in the company of a like-minded individual, and also more tense as he wondered the motives of this new character. Whatever they may be, only time would tell. Still, the look remained an important bit of information.

"Oh? Hm." He puzzled over this information. "I suppose I assumed since they were here as well that all worlds had them... A foolish assumption."
likewishes: (⚜ To die upon)

[personal profile] likewishes 2018-03-31 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Lelouch is in a similar state himself. Being who he is, he just can't take this all in at face value. It doesn't sit well with him. ]

There is no way you can set up something on this large of a scale without having some idea what you are in for.

[ He knows that much. It'd have taken at least a couple of months to set up housing alone. So yes, this likely has happened before. ]

Even if they do not know, then the question is are they willing to find out?
chefbayardee: (jokes!)

Hope/Alyssa should've been the main characters instead of Serah/Noel, they were so much better.

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-03-31 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Whoo-hoo!" Hunk literally jumps for joy, shaking their neck of the airship a little when his feet reconnect with the floor. And in a movement a bit more fluid than expected for this goofball, he slides over next to Hope and wraps an arm around him, pulling him into a side-hug as he points out the window.

"We're gonna have some great adventures, Hope!" A beat causes the glee to erode, to shift to a look and tone of concern and uncertainty. "You... you're a kid, so are you gonna go to school? That might make things trickier..."

And then he shifts his posture out of the hug, laughing with more calm than confusion. "But it's not like we'd be attached at the hip or something. So standing offer, whenever you want to put yourself in harm's way."
swordchucksyo: (uhhhhhh)

[personal profile] swordchucksyo 2018-03-31 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Maybe it's Fighter's charisma, maybe it's the patience of a saint, but whatever it is, the customers don't seem too upset by the whole ordeal.]

How'd you know that it was my first day? [Is this lady psychic?]
nanaimo_bar: (Default)

Re: Random Encounter

[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-31 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Nay, I'm not from around here as it were. I am from another star, and drawn here by the Dream Width.
how_do_i_shot_dog: (blush)

Re: Job - the other kind!

[personal profile] how_do_i_shot_dog 2018-03-31 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Uhhh...

[Chili dogs she knows, but the other two? Rinoa is pretty sure her training didn't mention selling any mountains, or any door-related products. Though from her short experience here, she's learned that people call things different names depending on where they're from, so maybe she can figure out what type of items this girl is aiming for.]

I can get you a chili dog, but I don't think we have the other two, at least not by that name. Do they go by anything else, or can you describe them to me? We might have something similar.
how_do_i_shot_dog: (blush)

[personal profile] how_do_i_shot_dog 2018-03-31 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Sultana..?

[Three... two... one...]

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry, Your Grace! [Here she was, joking around when she was in the presence of royalty. Granted, she could speak pretty casually to the president of Esthar, but Laguna was a unique individual. This may not be her leader, but still, to have been so disrespectful to a Sultana!]

I'm sure if you explained your situation to the authorities they would provide you with protection. You shouldn't be risking your life for a few pelts.
nanaimo_bar: (nanamo3)

[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-31 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
It is all right, I would naught like to be coddled. Protection, yes, in a party of trusted individuals. I would not like to be told that my skills would be best suited for darning needles.

[She smiled a little.] Pray, do not worry for my sake, and your directness is refreshing. Only the Warrior addresses me with such familiarity.
nyxmare: (casual wanna fite)

[personal profile] nyxmare 2018-03-31 07:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's it."

He had stopped by the Hammerhead a few times, in passing. He recognized her from there. They had never spoken to one another and he doubted they ever were physically close enough to do so. Still, he recognized her and the more she spoke the more he knew he'd heard that distinctive twang as well.

"The prince is here?"

Nyx had served Regis long enough to have had passing interactions with the prince. Considering Noctis was supposed to be on his way to Altissia the last he'd heard of it this wasn't exactly the most positive of news to hear, particularly in light of the current climate of the world.

Or really, the climate of Insomnia. It being on fire the last Nyx saw of it.

"I'm not exactly able to do anything about it regardless but I can't say the prince being here settles my mind."
nyxmare: (look up)

[personal profile] nyxmare 2018-03-31 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Not who he expected to see. If he wanted to be honest, not someone he wanted to see. Nothing against Noctis as an individual. It was entirely based on the fact Noctis was supposed to be the gallant prince saving the world and instead he was here with Nyx in what was possibly an afterlife situation.

Hopefully it wasn't then. Thought it made the entire situation all the more confusing. The initial assumption he'd been forming was wrong.

"My guess was a post-life situation but now I'm choosing to think more positively for your sake."

His eyes had reached the window. He extends his one bare arm towards it, touching the glass that partitioned them from the stars.

"What is this..."
nyxmare: (sad face)

[personal profile] nyxmare 2018-03-31 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Nyx wasn't sure of the crystal aspect but it sounded as if they were on the track to actually succeed regardless of Nyx's personal knowledge of any prophecies or lack there of in this case.

Prompto surely ha a different point he was making in regards to emphasizing the just the three of us aspect of the waiting but Nyx was most likely picking up on the wrong connotation of the statement.

"It's only the three of you left in the fight?"

Really? What were three people meant to do, or even four if you included the king against the full might of the Empire?