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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!

somebodyperfect: (Talking smile)

That sounds pretty cool!

[personal profile] somebodyperfect 2018-03-18 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
He laughs, just a little. "Maybe. Doesn't feel that way when you're living it. They're also the only thing that can stop the heartless, though, so their existence is probably worthwhile."
warpstriking: (pensive ☈ awake at night)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[They're of one mind on that. Though considering they're in some kind of makeshift infirmary and not tied down or bound in any way, he's trying to take it as a good sign. It's a fine line between 'captive' and 'rescued' and without that smarmy bastard of an ancestor he'd rather forget but can't...]

... Right.

[He sighs, a small amount of relief audible in the tone. And for a brief moment, allows himself to not be entirely okay and ask:]

Are you doing alright, at least? [He has to ask. For one, Ignis is still lying down. Two, if he's this disoriented, he can't imagine his brother in all but blood is faring much better.]
silent_princess: (Thinking)

[personal profile] silent_princess 2018-03-18 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
And lose the chance at gaining more knowledge about them? I.. I simply won't stay back!

[Courage was in short supply, but a thirst for knowledge? Unquenchable. She held to the dangers of a possible encounter, but thinking of how she might be able to take back pieces of a Malboro, perhaps numerous viles and samples, saddlebags filled to the brim's worth of ingredients, made her as brave as even the most fearless knight.]

Have you.. Have you encountered one before?
despairing_hope: (pic#10460423)

[personal profile] despairing_hope 2018-03-18 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[He glances through the stack trying to get a feel for the person in front of him. At the very least they were trying to get a feeling for the area, they were also probably a dragon or a Saladin, or possibly both.]

Ah, this?

[He glances at the book he had been looking at.]

It's about summoning, someone returned it earlier today.
raidraptors: (★ 061)

I

[personal profile] raidraptors 2018-03-18 04:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yes there is, but honestly Shun could care less about shame, if it means he comes out alive. He has seen and survived too much, to be felled easily, but in this new world he's been warned that death isn't as easy to cheat… he can't risk it, not while he's still new to his abilities.

He rolls his eyes at the imp's bossy attitude, then snips back:]


I'm not. This is a tactical retreat.

[He'll take this beast down… once he's figured out just what is weakness is anyway.]
silent_princess: (Surprised)

[personal profile] silent_princess 2018-03-18 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
A.. A compact cannon?

[Zelda sheathes her own weapon, hands clasping together as she holds them in front of her lips. She's so focused and intent on learning what she can from Vic that she's all but forgotten they had been practicing swordplay.]

I cannot even begin to imagine something so small! Does it take as many knights to load it? Firing a small thing.. so I assume its damage is far more precise and minimal when compared to a cannon shot?
warpstriking: look at this kicked black chobobo (kicked ☈ to work while they all play)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
None, but I guess it means whatever this is... he hasn't gotten wrapped up in it, too.

[How the hell did they get him from inside the Crystal? He's curious. Though he pauses,gaze solely on his best friend as he let that detail slip.]

... So you remember. The Crystal.

[Him screaming bloody murder in the distance; in a rage that Prompto likely never heard leave his throat before, as the Light dragged him into itself. To the Draconian and away from the Keep.]
littlemhigan: (:))

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-03-18 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Castor can't help but snort a little as Noctis explains.] Now there's a celestial coincidence. My dear airship owning friend is a defector from our own friendly Empire. Never had much a mind for the technology behind them, but this one is certainly better looking.

[She finally glances over at Noct.] I guess you're no stranger to travel, huh?
regalblaze: (Post Altissia 12 🔪)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-18 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Heights didn't bother Ignis, but he did prefer to fight on the solid ground compared to the air. He turns towards where he heard Noct move to, brows furrowing.

"Where are we headed, exactly?" It feels weird to be the one asking about this when he's usually the guy with all the answers and having everything figured out about the trip into the tiny bits.
conniemaheswaran: (Default)

Re: That sounds pretty cool!

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-18 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
“Heartless?” Connie raises an eyebrow. “They, um, don’t sound very pleasant.”
erbluhen: (答えはつまり アンノウン)

[personal profile] erbluhen 2018-03-18 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Clearly this means he can blind their opponent with sparkles now.

He snaps the tome open in front of him, launching several bursts of Ruin from within its pages. This disorients the monster further, and it gives him an idea. Said idea being not only socking it in the face with his book, but also spinning on his heel in an imitation of a Monk's Dragon Kick.

He's not a Monk, that's for sure - but it's just enough to send it flying into a tree. ]


Aw, come on. I'm tired already!

[ please die. or at least, finish the battle. ]
littlemhigan: (Yes Hello)

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-03-18 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Not here, but they're a noted nuisance back where I come from. [Castor can see the clever gears turning behind Zelda's eyes.] I suppose you'd like a rundown on them? Mind, my information might be no good here - Not sure how different the Malboros are, if they are at all.
regalblaze: (Post Altissia 6 🔪)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-18 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[It wouldn't be wise to try anything rash if they are indeed in outer space. All they could do now is to wait to arrive at the destination they are headed to. From there they will have a chance to figure everything out and potentially make further plans.]

Ah, yes, I am quite alright. [No injuries aside from the obvious one he's been dealing with for a long while and that won't heal up at all.]

Except for the confusion as to how we ended up here. [...did they press the wrong switch somewhere...?]
spaceforged: (I need another route)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-18 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Takashi Shirogane, [He releases her hand and shuts the door behind him as he steps into their present abode. It doesn’t look too cramped. Better than a barracks room or bunk. Two rooms are used. He steps towards the unoccupied bedroom closest to the door.]

And I don’t see anything wrong with a little get together. We don’t know how long we’ll be sharing space together.

[Shiro sets his helmet on the bed and after a moment’s pause sets the U shaped item that has been clipped to his hip beside it. But he picks it back up and puts it back in place. He can’t let go of it.

Not yet.]


I warn you I can’t cook.
chocobosnap: (pic#12045179)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-03-18 04:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Prompto lets out a groan at the mention.]

You know, I'm good. Yep. This is uh, some good quality floor. Very woody.
gomu_ningen: Worried/Concerned (Question Mark)

[personal profile] gomu_ningen 2018-03-18 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Luffy can understand that.. to a point.]

Are your friends not strong? They can't take care of themselves?
chocobosnap: (Let's get serious a moment)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-03-18 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[Prompt runs his fingers through his hair.]

I try to stand on solid ground as much as possible dude.

[It's his favourite. He could use some right now even.]
chocobosnap: (Default)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-03-18 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, it does, I'm not sure we're standing North is what I'm saying.

[He sighs.]

I bet Gladio would've had a compass. Hang on. I should go ask, that's probably our best chance of figuring this out.

Be right back.
warpstriking: (stretch ☈ face the odds)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Funny you should mention that. The last friend to give us a lift is, too. [A beat.] Not very savvy with Niff-make tech, either - just enough to get by.

[Just what are these coincidences? It's almost uncanny.]

I'm not, no. Though a year ago, I hadn't left my home city in about twelve years.
raidraptors: (★ 080)

[personal profile] raidraptors 2018-03-18 05:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Shun looks away from the window and towards the blond, voice laced with annoyance.]

Then you shouldn't have left it in first place.

[Nobody forced him on this ride after all.]
conanima: (Talking)

[personal profile] conanima 2018-03-18 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, if you look at the wall, it looks like it's got different sections of music spread everywhere. And that thing in the middle of the room looks like a piano.

[And she thinks for a second.] Hmm....maybe we have to play each section in the right order?

[personal profile] hear_the_wood 2018-03-18 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[It didn't escape Fran that she was getting some looks. It's likely most here have never seen a viera before. Judging from the glances, there might not be any viera in this world at all. When she left home, she saw few of her kind, but at least there were a few.

As the pretty young woman joins her, Fran's red eyes glance briefly over at Zelda. Was she waiting for the right time to approach? Clearly, she picked Fran's name up somewhere on board. It amused the viera a bit.]


I am. The air is but a second home to a sky pirate.

[It might not be the profession Zelda was expecting.]
sunderings: DNS! (by this grace)

w-w-wild card !!

[personal profile] sunderings 2018-03-18 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ They'd become traveling companions: Lapis, in her pilgrimage to bond with Eidolons of old, and Sion, in his quest to study the lay of land, the composition of the world, coming to know the culture of Vaikuntha by learning its legends from those who peopled the realm. How many stories, now, has he been entrusted with? For each and every city they pass through, there is always a clinic at which Sion offers his services as a white mage, healing the ills of others as they recant to him tales of a great battle; of a world cursed and altogether not unlike his own: Menoris, fated to only know everlasting tragedy and sorrow. It is enough to make him believe his presence in Vaikuntha is no coincidence at all, and that perhaps the key to saving Menoris will be found here, in this realm which had been reborn despite facing certain calamity.

But--... the answers he seeks will be revealed only with time, their adventures bringing them closer and closer to the truth of Vaikuntha and its connection to all other realms through the Dream Width. And for now, at least, there are by far more pressing matters at hand: Lapis, who had seen them through a battle to secure a safe campground for the night, is now weary for her efforts, drained from summoning. And so...!

Even if he is a white mage, he still has strength enough to lift Lapis' slight frame, gathering her into his arms (her back supported with his left hand, the delicate bend of her knees with the right) so that he might see her swiftly and safely carried to their tent where she would be able to find her rest, recovering from the fight.

Gently, he murmurs, his voice low and even as his steps: ]
You were brilliant, Lapis, and I find myself almost envious of your prowess.
Edited 2018-03-18 17:14 (UTC)
littlemhigan: (Cruising for a bruising)

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-03-18 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
wow called out.

[Her stare gets sharp again.]


Alright, if you'd rather play clever then where in the seven hells are we and why?
theoldhope: (listening)

[personal profile] theoldhope 2018-03-18 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[As the other makes room for him, Obi-Wan steps over to get a closer look at the boards. And he takes in his words with a sage nod. While the timing of the strikes had seemed a bit odd, those points really connect it together.]

Well, they certainly know how to pick their causes. [He says with a bit of levity and a smile.

While it's troublesome, Obi-Wan feels that there's little that can be done about it when it's something practiced throughout their entire population.]


In any case, it's good that we still have something to work with. [He gestures towards the bulletin board.] The more fallbacks we have, the better.