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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

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acceptedlife: (annoyed ♡ there's something sinister)

[personal profile] acceptedlife 2018-04-02 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[He recognizes the look on Shiro's face far too well as he speaks. It's why he tries to reassure him that he doubts its recurring, but he doesn't stop the explanation for fear it will just leave more holes.

Plus, he... knows what keeping critical information does to people. He's seen it far too many times both in Crystallis and in the Tower. Which is why, even before he came to wear the bracer on his left arm, he vowed that he would share what he could to those deserving of trust. And since they were going to be sharing the same roof over their heads and he got no bad vibes from him (except maybe from that arm of his, but then... he can't judge it; not with how he spent over a year of his life).

What worries him is that the older man has heard of something like this before.]


In my experience, there's rarely any apparent rhyme or reason for it. [The being back thing, even if he's never seen this world before in his life. Nothing is true, everything is permitted.

The question gets a faint, amused chortle out of him.]
You have to ask? [He smirks faintly.] I spent most of my life fixing that mess before, why stop now?

[He's in it for the long haul whether he wants to be or not, so he may as well do this willingly. Even if only for those who can't.]
garyoutensei: (with all my love)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-04-02 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
-The smallest hint of a smile pulls at her lips.-

The way you talk about them... I can tell a lot, more than just what you say. You, yourself, must be a good man to attract people like that around you. -She takes another draw from her pipe.-

All the more reason to find a way back home, I'm guessing.
righthandstand: or cautiously watching while eating Italian (popcorning)

B

[personal profile] righthandstand 2018-04-02 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okuyasu hadn't been feeling so well ever since waking up in the ship - Mikitaka was right all along and aliens are real. He can't ever go home and hang out with Josuke and Koichi or have coffee at the Higashikata household or eat dinner at Tonio's. What's a 16-year-old to do when his attempts at having a stable life are for nothing?

But at Uendo's comment, he's silent while everyone around him groans as he considers that pun.]


...Oh, I get it. That's pretty good.
melodiouspacifist: (Think Think Think)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2018-04-02 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't really know. I was kinda traveling through the darkness and then...

[He smiles, shrugs and doesn't look the least bit disturbed. They go to weird places all the time, why is this different?]

Maybe I took a wrong turn or something.

[He wishes he could say it was the first time he'd turned around and gotten lost in the dark corridors. He wishes.]
likewishes: (⚜ The shelter)

[personal profile] likewishes 2018-04-03 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ He doesn't bother to hide his frown and partial disgust upon hearing that. That is what's wrong with the world. Shutting out the truth. Closing your eyes to what's going on. Standing around and doing nothing.

Maybe it needs to change here as well.]


Actually I find ignorance to be just the opposite.
shinra_dog: (Stakeout)

[personal profile] shinra_dog 2018-04-03 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Don't be so hard on yerself!" Reno shook his head and grinned. "I mean, statistically, yer two for two. Pretty normal assumption to make, I think."

"I've just... This isn't my first 'new world'," he explained. "It gets easier... for better or worse." He rubbed the back of his neck. On the one hand, it was good to adapt quickly and become productive toward a solution. On the other hand, what did it say about someone who "got used to it" when it was about their world and their existence? Maybe Reno was biased; this was his third go-round with the forced travelling, as it were. It got old.

"So -- yeah, I mean, if you... need anything, y'know..." Reno shrugged, suddenly feeling a bit awkward. Since when had he become so welcoming and helpful? Ah, yes, Hero saving the world bit.

"Just lemme know."
likewishes: (⚜ I can't begin to hold my breath)

[personal profile] likewishes 2018-04-03 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ They have a small amount to start with. It's not much but it should get them by for the time being. ]

I think there is a place where we can pick up job requests. They'll pay a reward to see them completed.
euphemia: (hopeful | awe)

[personal profile] euphemia 2018-04-03 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
We should start on that soon then. I'd like to start earning our keep as soon as possible. Especially if we want to get our own place. It will be a nice change to ... contribute in that regard. I just hope I can do it.
studdedcouncilprez: (Study session)

[personal profile] studdedcouncilprez 2018-04-03 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
[With those words, Makoto's face drops and her stance shifts away. Her eyes focuses on Shiro quietly and with more scrutiny.]

I... see. So you were aware of me approaching you? [A part of her did feel as though he was guarded. The revelation that he was not only a space explorer but a space combatant was definitely something to mull over.] Not that I would blame you. If your combatants are somebody that can threaten somebody on a universal scale, than you would probably have plenty of reasons to be wary.

[Still, he agreed to help her at least in this small thing as well as this important piece of information. She should at least reciprocate for now to find out more about this new potential threat.] Is there anything else I should know about these enemies of yours? A... type of species? Perhaps a uniform? Have you seen any of them already? I don't need to know everything, but the more information I know about what to look for, but the better able I can be on the lookout.
studdedcouncilprez: (Speech)

[personal profile] studdedcouncilprez 2018-04-03 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
That's a pretty interesting system. [Not that she really understands what this whole Sun Rune thing was about. But then again, if she followed the history of the first Emperor literally than the royal line was a descendant of a sun goddess.]

I do agree that there should be more women in positions of authority where I am from, but I also think there is some merit in how my world handles governance. See, we elect officials that, in theory, provide a voice for an entire group of people. That way instead of a whole group of people fighting to get their way, one person with a really strong message can say the wishes of their people to other people in that position.

[But before this gets too political.] ...but don't you think you might be spending too much time talking to one customer? I don't want you to get in trouble with your boss.
littlemhigan: (:))

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-04-03 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Would ye rather "Moony?" Only so many lights at night to choose from.

I spent a fair span of time on birdback myself. Best way to get across Eorzea, so far as I'm concerned.
littlemhigan: (i give up)

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-04-03 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
If ye' ask me, that lack of sense is a problem with men across the face of Hydaelyn.

[Oops her accent might have slipped back to an Ala Mhigan one there. y i k e s.]

I can't imagine it would be altogether much different from yours, save that I've usurped the part of your strapping Midlander hero.
warpstriking: (pensive ☈ awake at night)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-04-03 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
Gotta say, I almost agree. Buuut I'm biased.

[He will always prefer the Regalia... Or would.]

And, nah. Pretty sure that's more fitting of my fiancee.
lordshield: (arm bump)

[personal profile] lordshield 2018-04-03 02:47 am (UTC)(link)
The older man listened attentively to what the redhead had to say, giving him the attention and respect he'd give any soldier. They always had stories to tell, and often held valuable information. That Reno had been through this before made his input even more so.

"I see. I would begin by asking you to regale me with your past ventures so I might know what to expect here," he urged with a slight smile and a pleasant expression. "Though I fear I have little to offer in return. Perhaps I could buy you lunch for taking up your time?"

It was only polite, after all. They weren't friends, he'd only just met the younger man, he wasn't about to simply stomp all over his hospitality.
littlemhigan: (W H A T)

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-04-03 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
[Her face screws up a little as she thinks on Shiro's words, and eventually she can only shake her head at him.]

S' a fair step beyond me, but I've never had a mind for the sciences...

As for Midgardsormr...I'd imagine the same, but he was never particularly forthcoming with the details.
littlemhigan: (Default)

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-04-03 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure you've a fancy carriage, being a royal an all.

Betrothed are you? I do hope it was for love and not simply to play politics.
spaceforged: (...well that's new.)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-04-03 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
All three of us have lighter weapons to deal with. Of course we'll be quicker. And fast isn't always the best.

[He claps his shoulder one more time and steps back.] Now I'll go swap jobs so we can get this practice started.

Give me five minutes and I'll be back. While I'm gone, take a few practice swings of the sword but this time feel how heavy the weapon is and how long it takes to complete your swing.
gglosers: (content)

C/E

[personal profile] gglosers 2018-04-03 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ It truly was a magnificent view, one that a certain pro gamer could appreciate for various reasons. Unlike her home and the omnic presence there, this was a far cry different and thriving with life and beauty all around. Hana couldn't help but to share the view with the stranger adjacent to her. It was only when he murmured those words did she turn to acknowledge his presence and raise a brow at the memory that might have been sparked by the view. ]

She? Someone from your home?
dawningrevolution: (Nervous)

[personal profile] dawningrevolution 2018-04-03 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Split the party? No, that's no good.]

We can go together. I'm still learning my way around, and that way we won't have to find each other again when we're ready to go.

[Plus, Freyjadour has always had at least one bodyguard with him at all times, so being on his own is strange. He much prefers having someone around.]

We can talk to locals on our way to the library. Someone might know the information we need.
likewishes: (⚜ But somewhere else)

[personal profile] likewishes 2018-04-03 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
It won't be easy but you're a determined girl. You might be able to pull it off. With a little help, of course.

[ From him, naturally. If she had been prepared to give up her title back home then she must have been prepared for all that could follow after. Meaning little to no support from anyone who isn't Cornelia. Euphemia is a stubborn girl so Lelouch isn't necessarily concerned about her being able to contribute. ]

We can work on it once we get a decent handle on these new abilities we've been given. Start small and work our way up.
dawningrevolution: (Shy)

[personal profile] dawningrevolution 2018-04-03 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Freyjadour could talk for a good deal of time on the problems of leaders squabbling to push their agenda, and about the other side of the coin, the destruction an absolute ruler could cause. The more he experiences politics, the more he does not envy his little sister for her inheritance. Nothing is ever simple when it comes to governing people.

But his customer is right, and his cheeks go a little red. He is still very new to the service industry.]


You're right. I am sorry, I'll check on your food.

[Time to bring out that improbably delicious curry.]

Maybe we could talk another time?
warpstriking: (flustered ☈ as we walk)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-04-03 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Got me there. [He rubs the back of his neck, a faint smirk crossing his lips.] Doesn't explain a thing about why you think there would be, though.
nanaimo_bar: (nanamo13)

[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-04-03 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
Sometimes it feels that way.

[nanamo smiled a little as she asked,] Did you and I go on a "trip" together to meet Master Godbert then? Then the answer is yes.
sidekickdetective: (Laughing)

[personal profile] sidekickdetective 2018-04-03 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, don't get Shuichi started about thongs.]

Oh, so it's like the wheel of fortune? [He's talking the concept of Rota Fortunae, not the game show.] I think I understand now.

[He nods his head.]

I think getting here would be good luck, right? Space isn't easy to navigate. It takes a lot of training to travel to space, so that fact that all of us survived and made it here is pretty amazing.
sidekickdetective: (Explaining)

[personal profile] sidekickdetective 2018-04-03 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[He needs to fill all of his item slots, leave him alone!]

If you'd like. I'll have to keep practicing so I don't hold you back when we play together. Have you found somewhere with a piano yet?

[Shuichi has faith that she has. What could stand between Piano Girl and her music?]