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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!

spaceforged: (Have to reign in the space cats.)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-04-13 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[The bladework is a little unnatural and not as fluid as he would be with a one handed blade. He turns the sword so the blows land on the edge of the blade not the flat of it. He sheds left and right taking the step back just enough to weather the attacks. A few hits get past his guard but the majority don’t.

He falls into the familiar as easily as if he danced across the gladiator arena yesterday. Turn, parry, strike, parry, parry, shed, strike.]
When in doubt, parry. Never let anything hit the flat of your sword. Heavier swords will destroy that blade.
king_jenkins: (Default)

[personal profile] king_jenkins 2018-04-13 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
((OOC: he does know what it looking like, but he’s not wearing it right now - he’s from not long after the lions were first active. Did Hunk show up with his?))

[Alfor only barely glances away with a half-laugh - acknowledging, but not even enough to split his attention yet.]

No, not new to it, but there’s absolutely nothing familiar in this area at all - I’m not even sure the stars and such we’re seeing are even following the normal laws of physics as I’d know them. We might be in a completely different universe, or some kind of extra dimensional space!

[Enthusiastic nerd has hit, implications have not entirely sunk in yet; he’s still cheerful and fascinated by this.] I don’t even recognize the configuration of this vessel at all.
chefbayardee: (tired)

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-04-13 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
(( Yep, he's got the armor! Sorry for forgetting to mention, ehehehe. Also Hunk is gonna be well-adjusted to Vaikuntha so he knows the buzzwords and stuff. ))

I mean, it might be easier not to think about it. But how do they fuel the ship? And if the space here is weird how are they flying?

[ Hunk starts to work himself up, but then takes a deep breath in and sighs it back out. He could hit on the remark about the ship, but... he didn't quite know enough to sound confident. ]

I guess it's why the Vaikunthans call it the Dream Width, [ He rolls his eyes and groans. ] Because dreams don't have to make sense!
soangryicouldtinkle: (Unsure)

[personal profile] soangryicouldtinkle 2018-04-14 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
...

[Sword Guild.]

Hey Fighter, can you do me a favor?
kuposcreed: (Default)

[personal profile] kuposcreed 2018-04-14 05:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[She's coming around to the idea even as he says it. It's one thing to want to be in this position, but for it then to happen and find herself in it, she needed a little time to catch up to it all.

But at his last encouragement she turns fully too him and smiles.
]

I'll do my best, kupo. And you do yours. And if you need any help you can always come to me, kupo~

[She gives her little paws an enthusiastic pump. Even if all of this is new to her she spent the past few years with fine Heroes indeed. All she has to do is work hard and follow their example. She can do this. She knows it!]
immortalmarshal: (what what now?)

Cor Leonis - Final Fantasy XV

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-04-15 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
D - New Place, New Job

Well, it looks like Cor's going to be stuck here in this new world for the foreseeable future. While the Center's kind enough to give him a place to stay, he's not one to rest on his ass for very long. Not when there's an entire new world to explore, and blend into.

Hence, him dropping by the city of Lavode, first and paying a visit to the Red Mage guild. The idea of one using both blade and spells is a concept that he's used to dealing with, given who he's served for nearly all of his life. And the sword he's been given seems adequate enough for its purpose. But when he's testing out his powers, he's...

Well, the target definite's been hit, but the scorch marks are...tiny. Cor scowls at the equally tiny fireball in his hand. "...the hell am I doing wrong...?" Perhaps some advise may be needed...if one isn't afraid to approach the rather tall, scowling man.


E with some F - Let's Go Out and Adventure!

Endless fields outside of a nice city? Check. Monsters that the guards say to not go near without proper equipment and skills? Check. Side quests requiring you to go out and deal with said monsters as part of said quests? Double-check.

Cor finds himself smiling, just a little bit. The calls of adventure and a good challenge is too great to resist, now that he's settling into his new Job(s). The Zeruda fields spread out before him and his companions, and he feels the call of exploring those fields singing in his blood. He glances over to his traveling companion, a more serious look returning to his face. "You ready to move out, then? Best to get this job done before sundown, after all."

I - Feeling His...Age?

Cor's scowling. No, it's not because of this strange new foe before him. The idea of dealing with a cursed treasure chest isn't new. Nor is it that it's happening while still in broad daylight.

No, it's the fact that he can't really kill this thing in a few blows like he's gotten used to doing over the years. And even when he and his companion(s) do finally take it down, he's still grumbling as he's sheathing his blade. "...feels like I'm 14 again..." This, mind you, is coming from a guy in his mid-40s.
warpstriking: (command ☈ million lights)

I

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-04-15 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Don't let Clarus hear you say that," Noctis quips, before supplying aid in the form of a fire spell. "He might just take it the wrong way."

He couldn't help it. It's been a while since he had an opportunity to jest with the Marshal. Too much tragedy any time they encountered him, and fighting a Mimic? Clearly the perfect time.
immortalmarshal: (u don't want my hand where my hip be at)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-04-15 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Not unless you're the foolish one to tell him first." Fire sounds like a good idea, so Cor's gonna try and throw his own flames at the damn cursed box as well.

Noctis being here is concerning, in some way. Last Cor remembered, he should've been in Altissia, if not on his way to the next goal after that. But it also helps ground Cor, being able to have a familiar companion to jest with even in the midst of battle. Especially if said companion is his young king.
warpstriking: (smirk ☈ you always knew)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-04-15 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Nah, wouldn't dream of it." Except he totally and completely would, if it was to an advantage. Which in theory this would qualify, but he also prefers being able to sleep at night. ...When he isn't busy checking the Slate until early morning hours. Some habits just don't break easily. "Besides, you work yourself hard enough as it is."

Haha, oh Marshal. They have some catching up to do. First, making sure this cursed chest stops moving. And if Cor's going to bring more fire, then he'll bring the lightning.
immortalmarshal: (shades of his youth)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-04-15 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, really? And you're the expert on not working too hard?" He knows where you sleep...at least, a vague idea where. Good thing he likes you too much to do such a thing...most of the time.

Plus, he suspects that much has happened since then. He sees that Ring; he's no fool...

The monster most definitely disliked that one, based on how it lashed out against the both of them. Cor ignored the scratches that it inflicted on his arm as he manages to pierce the cursed wood with his blade. "Time to bring the thunder and end this, Highness!"
Edited (Updated for clarification) 2018-04-15 04:21 (UTC)
warpstriking: (ring ☈ above the best)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-04-15 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Eh, pretty sure Specs still has me beat, there." At least he fully admits it. Keeping a note to lock the door to his and Prompto's double room, though. Just in case. It's bad enough he has to contend with the thought of sabotaged hair products from being under the same roof as his father's Shield.

A ring that Clarus has all but forced him to wear on a chain around his neck instead despite it being a simple trinket on this world, but yes. A lot has happened. "Got it." And with that, he casts thunder again.
Edited 2018-04-15 04:29 (UTC)
immortalmarshal: (gimme the knife before u hurt yourself)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-04-15 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Why does that not surprise me..." Ah, there's that dry sarcasm. Still, it's comforting to know that some things never change, even after all that has happened.

The monster shrieked its last, and collapses into a pile of old wood, bent metal...and some solid amount of gil. Cor sheathes his blade with a tiny smile on his face. "Well, that was fun."
lordshield: (sultry?)

E-F

[personal profile] lordshield 2018-04-15 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm dead, not buried," Clarus retorted, as if that made any sense. He'd found it easier to make light of his situation than to dwell on it. "And I've been ready for several minutes waiting for you to get the lead out of your boots."

He adjusted the utility belt he'd taken to wearing around this new place. The clothes were a bit different, to be sure, and the armor he was made to wear as a paladin did slow him a bit, but it wasn't anything he couldn't compensate for. "Are you sure you're ready for a real fight? I doubt the monsters will go as easy on you as the Crownsguard trainees did."
warpstriking: (ring ☈ when you will to rise)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-04-15 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Because it's Ignis?" Look, even on a new world, he's yet to see Ignis stop for more than what's required. The fact that they have Ebony here (not to confuse with his friend's moogle companion) likely didn't help matters, either. "Though we've all had to pick up the slack without Gladio."

There's a sort of satisfied smirk crossing his lips as the mimic shrieks and collapses. Noctis stops to pull out two pouches from his pack so they could split it evenly. Not to mention place in a certain moogle doll back in there. It was embarrassing enough he had to use it to channel his magic in the first place. "'Least it didn't decide to prove the rumors true. Apparently sometimes there can be mimics inside other mimics."
king_jenkins: (Default)

[personal profile] king_jenkins 2018-04-15 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Tila has a moment's pause, unsure how to respond to what looks like a partial reversal of her problem.]

[And settles on "get idiot out of pit" first.]

...Alright then, this way!

[She's darting off, at least pausing occasionally to check that Shiro and Wimbledon are still with her.]

I swear, he always does this - the second he hears about some weird ruin or something that kills everyone who touches it, he has to know more. I thought letting him get lost in a library would at least mean a break, but it just means he finds out about ten more things he shouldn't be poking.

I hope he appreciates how lucky he is that you were nearby.
Edited 2018-04-15 05:50 (UTC)
king_jenkins: (Default)

[personal profile] king_jenkins 2018-04-15 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
((Sure thing! :D I figured IC distraction would help while figuring things out. Luckily Alfor at this age is not hard to do that with.))

Well, the rules might not be ones we're used to, but there have to be rules to how this space works - at the very least, it'd be impossible to engineer a ship to handle it if there weren't some pattern or reason to it.

Do you know if the Valkunthans have any libraries or - [And he finally looks up enough to be paying more attention to who he's talking to.]

[And has a visible moment of mental bluescreen, with a couple awkward hand gestures at Hunk.]

...Paladin.
spaceforged: (Past the limits)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-04-15 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
[Shiro laughs lightly, easily keeping pace with the moogle. He hops over roots or rocks without a pause in his stride. Dragoon speed never fails to make outings in it fun.]

Talk to me about what was around the pit and what you could glimpse in it. If we're heading into trouble we can plan on the way.

[Thinking on that he reaches back and frees his spear, running with it on the side facing away from his companions. If he needs to use it he has it ready.]
king_jenkins: (Default)

[personal profile] king_jenkins 2018-04-15 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Dragoon speed also makes things easier when the one leading has wings.]

Well, there weren't many monsters around this time, at least.

I think.

It was a broken-out section of floor in an old palace, only whatever was below'd been mostly buried - a lot of it was crumbling and unstable, held together by vines and -

[And there's the flaw in "No monsters so far".]

Have you run into any plant monsters out here so far?

spaceforged: (wait! He's not quite dead yet!)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-04-15 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh hell no.

Hell-

He ducks his head and lets out a loud sigh. He holds out his arm for the moogle. They don't have time and he can get through the area far faster than a small flying creature if he uses jumps.]


Grab on. Tell me the direction and I'll take us there. If we're lucky that isn't a Malboro he found. I hope we're lucky.
chefbayardee: (happy)

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-04-15 06:38 am (UTC)(link)
( Down to end the thread in the next tag or so if you think it's a good stopping point- wanna keep this CR so they can hit the ground running in-game? )

The paw-pump is adorable, and Hunk has to resist the urge to let out a squeal of endearment. Instead, a flash of realization hits him. ]


Our best sure did skip introductions. My name's Hunk.

[ And he reaches out a hand for a handshake. ]
chefbayardee: (clever)

[personal profile] chefbayardee 2018-04-15 01:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmmmmnope, Gourmand. [ Hunk's brain kind of zeroed in, latched firmly onto the mention of rules and ships and engineering, because that sure is his speed. And with everyone talking about Job Classes, it's an easy misstep to make.

Even as Hunk turned to face the source of the voice. His brain has a clear recollection of Allura and Coran, given the darker skin, white hair, and pointy ears, but he's also seen many, many Elezen native to Vaikuntha. And Ena. And Corrin. So, well... ]


Our home base has a library and it's where the expeditions leave from. [ He nods sagely, the true meaning of Paladin having gone entirely over his head. ] But the four nations have a ton of libraries: Min'to has universities and the McGard Library, Safer has crystals and warfare, Oktavia has engineering and the PuPus, and Myste Aura researches magic.

[ And then Hunk sighs, slumping his shoulders and rolling his eyes. Maximum displeasure. ] By the way, Vaikuntha has magic. A lot of it. How do you feel about magic?
jeido: (picking on the people i love)

[personal profile] jeido 2018-04-15 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jade intentionally went with a similar set of moves, interested in seeing any differences from his earlier attempt. He was not disappointed in that regard--Shiro seems to be quick on the uptake and a good demonstrator of a kind, his movements becoming more natural as time passes.]

I'll keep that in mind, [Jade says as he backs away, quite impressed,] I think it will be quite a while before it comes as naturally to me as it does to you, but they say practice makes perfect.

[He lowers his blade for the moment, taking a brief respite from their training session.] If it isn't too forward of me to ask, what asterisks did you take?
immortalmarshal: (throwing all of this shade at you)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-04-15 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"His little addiction doesn't help much, either." Don't get him started on Moogle companions. His own is...weird. Very nice, but still...weird. "Still, you three won't be without help, should you need it." There's him and Clarus, after all, plus the couple of others from their home...world? Star?

Also, Cor is not saying one damn word about the doll. He knows when to pick his battles. Usually. Instead, he accepts the offered bag of gil with a small nod of thanks. "Joy," came the sarcastic remark. "Duly noted." He looks around the area, more out of habit than anything else. "So, keep heading forward?"
immortalmarshal: (shades of his youth)

[personal profile] immortalmarshal 2018-04-15 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Really? I hardly noticed the pallor." Yes, jesting about it is much better, at least for their sanity. Cor adjusts the fancy looking beret, batting the feather away from his face for the 20th time.

"Just taking in the sights, getting a feel of the weather here." Yes, his own armor is lighter than what Clarus has, but Cor hardly needed much anyway for how he normally fights. Speed and efficency are the main themes of his personal fighting style.

"Of course. Are you? Or should I wait until you're used to all kf that extra gear?" It's a jest, of course, but teasing Clarus tends to help set him at ease. Llus, it's just fun to rib him in general.
warpstriking: (teasing ☈ in all it's grace)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-04-15 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"Especially since his favorite's apparently been here for centuries." He won't. He really won't. Not after said adviser's Moogle friend showed just how over-eager to help. His back is still sore from that. This is what happens when Gladio isn't around, apparently.

Still, he nodded. More than willing to accept either of their help. "Thanks," he expressed sincerely. Even though he knew already that they would, it was still good to hear. A wry smirk crossing his lips at the Marshal's sarcasm. "May as well. Will make it easier to find our way back."