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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!

resolvetochoose: (pic#12143089)

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[personal profile] resolvetochoose 2018-03-18 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, good, he did see her. She... hadn't wanted to interrupt, but... well, anyway. She does a small polite bow. ]

Sorry to bother you, but um... I was wondering if you were finished with that one?

[ She points to one of the pamphlets in his stack. It was one that she hadn't seen yet and well, she's trying to find out all she can. ]

sirenslight: (Boiiii wtf u doin)

[personal profile] sirenslight 2018-03-18 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Mythra looks at Mikhail, skeptical. Yeah... she does not trust his words for even a second.]

"Sure you can."

[She decides to just, give him a small scratch between his horns. That'll distract him, maybe.]
theoldhope: (listening)

Adventurers!

[personal profile] theoldhope 2018-03-18 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Obi-Wan Kenobi is still wearing his simple robes, just with a sword rather than a lightsaber now at his side. He just happened to be near the outskirts when he noticed the lady's odd behavior, and he approached her with a mildly confused smile as she spoke to him.]

Yes, of course. [And hopefully this can answer questions of his own!]
resolvetochoose: (pic#12143092)

[personal profile] resolvetochoose 2018-03-18 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
Well you do get better at it over time anyway.

[ Estelle may not be the strongest person around but she can carry a pile of books, okay? ]

I hadn't really thought about trying to use the Jobs that way, though. Can they do something like that?

[ She knew that the different Jobs affected the kind of abilities you had - both magical and physical, like artes, but she hadn't heard anything about them actually changing things like strength or speed. At least not yet. ]
stfuporom: (Seriously)

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[personal profile] stfuporom 2018-03-18 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
[A young man passes by the fur-clad warrior as he casually observes the progress of these new people. This one's aptitude in particular is... wow.]

[After a few seconds goes by, he's decided that enough is enough.]


I swear the quality of the new recruits is going downhill every day.

If this is the best we can expect out of you, maybe you should consider applying your services elsewhere. I know the janitorial staff is always looking for help.
conniemaheswaran: (ConnieSmallSmile)

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-18 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Ah! I should be able to help you there." Smiling, Connie takes a look at Obi-Wan's slate. "Alright, so since I have no idea how you even ended up on this page, let's go ahead and reboot the slate to get us back to the main menu." Connie performs the time-honored tech support technique of turning the device off the back on again. "Now, the messaging center should be in the Mognet menu." Pressing on the Mognet option, a host of windows pop onto the screen, most prominently the Kali Shashidhwaja Linkshell. "This is a Linkshell, which are collections of users that are put together to facilitate easier communication between them. Everybody who's been processed by the Curti Center is automatically in the Kali Shashidhwaja. There's the main chat here," Connie gestures to a rapidly scrolling feed of text, "and you can click on anybody in the user list on the right to instantly start up a private conversation, like so." Connie selects her own name, bringing up a variety of options. "In private chats, you have a variety of options to communicate with. There's text, sound, video, and hologram." Connie presses the text option. "Then, you request to initiate the chat by pressing here," she does so, her own iMog Slate lighting up in her backpack. "Hold on for a moment." Handing the slate back to Obi-Wan, she pulls her own out, and accepts the request she sent. "There! If you want to communicate with people outside of any linkshell you're in, you need to manually enter their mogID here." Connie points at the correct field. "If you want to make things easier, you can always send a friend request to eliminate a few steps. Did that help?"
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dreamsoftomorrow: (♪ 19)

[personal profile] dreamsoftomorrow 2018-03-18 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
"I couldn't find them," He said, pocketing the papers now. "The people I was with. I didn't see them here. I didn't see my dad either."

So it was a very real chance he was the only one from his world here.

"I'll... I'll figure something out," She reminded him of Vanille, actually. It made him miss her more. Did she get crystallized too? What happened after she and Fang became Ragnorak? It wasn't that felt like he was alone on this ship, in this situation. He was aware of the other people. But he still felt alone in a different manner. At least when he'd become a l'Cie, there were others with him. People to help him, even if it'd been a rocky start. "I just don't know where to start. Have you figured anything out? What you're doing to do?"

He supposed it was just going to be like that time all over again. Meeting up with virtual strangers and getting through this together, if they let him.
transect: (:T)

[personal profile] transect 2018-03-18 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
( the good doctor will release the arm of course, expression unchanged as they nod. )

I see, so this is what humans react to as 'fine.'

( perhaps all of their experiments on organic creatures truly weren't so ~inhumane~ after all. they'll make note of this for later. )
chocobosnap: (pic#12045181)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-03-18 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Even if it hasn't been so long, Noct is gone and they don't know how long it's going to be before he gets back. He has to come back and it's dark out all the time and just, everything's gone to hell. He squeezes Noct and lets go.]

Well you know, uh, you had a thread on the back of your shirt. Loose. Loose thread. Got it!

[A lame excuse, but hopefully enough of one to lighten the mood between them, thick and full of unspoken sorrow.]
stfuporom: (Disarmed)

D.

[personal profile] stfuporom 2018-03-18 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[While not a representative himself, one of the people in line steps forward with a huff of indignation. He's a young man, probably in his late-teens or earl-twenties, and looks down Connie with an appraising air.]

Breathe.
erbluhen: (requiem)

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[personal profile] erbluhen 2018-03-18 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ain is a pleasant enough customer, his aura of playful friendliness blending well with Madhuri's manner. He's come in for some of the usual cake, leaving both his payment and a single lily on the counter.

Though, it seems like he's not about to leave just yet. ]


Pest control indeed. Still - let's have some fun, shall we?

[ She has her rapier, and he has his book. Tri-coloured sparks of light appear above his hand, moving to an unseen rhythm. ]
witchwithoutacause: (keep talking)

Amanda O'Neill | Little Witch Academia

[personal profile] witchwithoutacause 2018-03-18 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
A

Hey. ...hey.

[ Amanda was probably poking you or something equally obnoxious. ]

Where the hell are we? I was just in my dorm like, a minute ago, 'cept it feels like I fell asleep for a million years, and now I'm in space.

[ Easier to not freak out when she can turn all those negative emotions into being a little shit. ]

E

[ Chocobos had taken a bit of getting used to; they ranked behind both brooms and motorcycles, but they were clever little stinkers and fast, and they got you where you need to be i.e. ancient ruins looking for loot. While it would be a stretch to say that Amanda had gotten used to Vaikuntha quickly, she'd... found things to distract herself pretty easily. Like this whole 'Red Mage' thing because apparently being a witch didn't mean crap and you had to have a 'Job' that was actually some kinda power set? Sure, it made her feel like she was dreaming after playing too many video games, but at least she could fight. ]

Loot time! Come on!

G

[ Having to get an honest job is a huge pain in the ass; being broke is worse. She ain't rich here, and she was starting to truly understand how good she had it with mommy and daddy's money. Despite having to follow rules, and with far fewer resources, it didn't feel... bad, though? In fact, she was pretty cheerful as a waitress - she was cute and energetic, which made her popular, and she could take care of herself if someone broke any rules, which was convenient.

Maybe you're a customer or a coworker or a boss or... whatever, but she was kinda thriving, out from under all the expectations she had to deal with back home. ]
theoldhope: (talking)

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[personal profile] theoldhope 2018-03-18 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[A bearded man wearing robes makes his way towards the boards as well, with a frown.]

I can't believe that it's happened again.

[With a soft shake of his head, he glances towards the other man.]

While I support their right to let themselves be heard, the frequency of these strikes is quite unusual.
ninjainviolet: ([Angry Listener])

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[personal profile] ninjainviolet 2018-03-18 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
Deadpool might not have recognized the purple hair as he grabbed Sheena from the back, but the ninja definitely knew that voice. After all, how could she forget the man who confused her with just about everything he said?

Without turning around, she sighed and said, "Deadpool, if you don't let go of me, you're going to find yourself unarmed!"

Yeah, Sheena wasn't exactly thrilled to be here right now, either.
sullenstallion: (93)

[personal profile] sullenstallion 2018-03-18 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Dylas is used to people backing away when they see him. Months ago, he'd followed a voice in the mountains and ended up with his bones crushed, reshaped from a Wendigo to a Naga. Either form is terrifying, unpleasing. But somehow? It feels a little less disheartening here, because he is clearly staring at what seems to be some kind of gremlin toddler.]

It's my bad, kid. [Except he doesn't sound apologetic.] Is your mom somewhere nearby? And did she forget to give you clothes?

[But even now he has an inkling that he's not speaking to an actual child. He's just not in the mood to put up with anyone, not when another patch of turbulence makes his stomach churn and he has to grip the crate harder.]

Urk. What are you talking about? I'm fine. And what are you doing here?
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mynameismikhail: (Zero and Me)

[personal profile] mynameismikhail 2018-03-18 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
I can! I really can! I'm a good listener.

[Some of the time, a little. Still, he sure does like that scratching, and leans his head into it.]
chocobosnap: (Let's get serious a moment)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-03-18 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
[To be fair, Prompto could probably navigate through Leide, Duscae and Cleigne if he had to. Insomnia, certainly. This place? Definitely not sure where to even start.]

But how do I know which way is north for me to turn the map right? That is how you do it..right?

[But what direction are they facing? Maybe he should ask someone, that might be the best idea.]
warpstriking: (ring ☈ when you will to rise)

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[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
Pretty sure a lot of us have the same question.

[Himself included. Noctis couldn't help but overhear, especially since it was at least something over the general dim noise of either snores (which he wishes he could rejoin, but too much of this has him on high alert with the similarities between here and a break room in the Keep) or general confusion. He wants to go see if there's anyone familiar around, but he can't just leave a kid - no matter how small an age gap there is by the looks of it - alone without at least checking.]

You alright?
spaceforged: (And I'm living out of time)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-18 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
His blood runs cold for a brief moment. He considers what to say to what little he's been given. In a way it reminds him of the princess who looks to him for tactical suggestions. But this is someone who had been tried by battle and come out the other side. Shiro studies his face for a long moment.

He breathes out through his nose and nods once. "Well, at least we'll have common ground whenever we work together. I offered this to someone else but if you want me to keep my ear out for anyone from where you're from, I can. It's not a trouble to help where I can."

There's something to that dark look and the correction that makes him want to say something else. But he doesn't know enough and lets it lie.
conniemaheswaran: (ConnieDistressed)

Re: D.

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-18 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
"Um, yes. That is, um, probably a good idea." Taking his advice, Connie takes a few deep breaths. "Sorry, it's just that I'm, well, um, my world was actually pretty mundane for the most part, and I, uh, kinda fantasized about learning magic my entire life? I mean, I did get into the weirder side of things after a little bit, but I never actually learned any spells or anything like that. So, it's just... exciting and overwhelming and a bunch of other different things all mixing up in this big awkward speech vomit that I'm currently getting all over your ears. I know that this probably isn't helping my case."
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righthandstand: (angry)

[personal profile] righthandstand 2018-03-18 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
No! Shit! This ain't fine!

[He holds his forearm and rubs where he felt the pain.]

I can handle this myself!
unalive_them: (Do You See How Angry He Gets?)

[personal profile] unalive_them 2018-03-18 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Huh? Oh, right." And Deadpool releases Connie. "Now, I'm pretty sure the whole thing is going to go like this: we're the first ones here, so no one knows how awesome we are, so they're gonna treat us like crap. Give it a month or two and we'll meet the bad guys who are causing trouble. They'll go about wrecking things, we step up and wreck things back, citizens realize how cool we are and accept us as awesome heroes. I'd tell you more, but, surprise, spoilers!"

"As for job optimization? Oh, no can do!" He holds out his old crystal, completely dark. "No more juice. We're about as compatible as 3.5 floppy on an Alienware! So I'm at a lost at that!"
ninjainviolet: ([Remember])

[personal profile] ninjainviolet 2018-03-18 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sheena's eyes narrow as she takes in his appearance. He definitely looks like her friend, but there's something...off. As though he's forgotten...

As soon as the words float through her mind, something clicks. A file of possible futures. Her own reaction to being recognized by someone she didn't know.

A bittersweet smile plays across her lips. She had found her friend, but as a stranger. ]


You don't remember me, do you? Remember being here before? Or Rukia?
unalive_them: (Default)

[personal profile] unalive_them 2018-03-18 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
Waaaaait. That voice.

"Boob ninja! How could I forget that voice!? And that chest! And that-- AUGH!" And Deadmoog smashes him upside the head.

Forgive my partner's rudeness. It's good to see you again, Sheena." The moogle said.
ninjainviolet: ([Skit!Wonder])

[personal profile] ninjainviolet 2018-03-18 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sheena's glad to see you, too, Selphie.

Her lips form a frown at the question, and the ninja once again shakes her head. ]


Yes and no. I saw Jade...but he doesn't remember, and I've been looking for Albel...

Have you seen anyone?

[ She'll save Jack for later. ]