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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!

conanima: (Worried)

[personal profile] conanima 2018-03-18 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Murder....[She grabs her arm when he mentions the 'being told to murder each other' bit. She'd rather not be reminded of that. But this boy doesn't know her situation so she shouldn't be angry at him for that.]

A-anyway, I know it's all crazy and a lot to take in. I mean me? A hero? I don't see myself as being good at anything like that. But maybe we can use it as an opportunity to find a way back to our homes, right? We can all do that if we work together!
theoldhope: (reasoning)

[personal profile] theoldhope 2018-03-18 05:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[After she finishes speaking, Obi-Wan... stares blankly for a few moments. Just to check for any signs of her being joking! Over the years, he's dealt with his share of people who aren't exactly suited for combat, but... this almost seems like a new level.]

Well... I'm sorry to say that any creatures out there will be far more formidable than any rug. There's a wide variety of beings out that which come in a variety of shapes and sizes. I'm still in the process of reading up on the various threats, but I will say that they don't sound pretty.
despairing_hope: (pic#10447325)

[personal profile] despairing_hope 2018-03-18 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Obviously were on an airship in the middle of nowhere.

[Perhaps her observational skills were really bad.]

No one has explained why yet. But, generally in these scenarios it will be mysterious. Though there's too many of us to be the protagonist, and it's not like someone like me ever could have such a roll....

[So there was only one option.]

I wouldn't be surprised if it was all for a battle royal to the death.
conanima: (Hahahaha/goofy)

[personal profile] conanima 2018-03-18 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[She observes him set the helmet and handle the U shaped item. Is he....some sort of astronaut? Like Momota? Because that would be really cool! But before she asks about that, he mentions the cooking.]

Oh uh.......I can't either, now that you mention it. [And there's an awkward laugh at that.] I mean, I've never tried either. I wasn't allowed to, since I play the piano and I was told my fingers might get hurt. That could be a problem....
theoldhope: (hello there)

[personal profile] theoldhope 2018-03-18 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, Connie, it is a pleasure to meet you." He says with a light bow of your head. "And to benefit from your wisdom. You're right. We're all going to need to stick together and help each other where we can to get through this."
regalblaze: (Post Altissia 11 🔪)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-18 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't mind Ignis or the way he's rubbing his temple. He doesn't have anything else to add to that.]

Just make your question very specific and very clear, otherwise you won't get an answer you need.

[What he wants to say- don't tumble over you words, chocobo.]
mech_and_mutt: (Well um...)

[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2018-03-18 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, I know what the ground is! Just because--

[...But her assumption stopped him in his tracks, and not without due cause- it was a very, very good guess. And that actually left Red in a bit of a bind, because what's he supposed to say now that he's face-to-face with a human who might not know what might be ahead of her?...]

...Well, it wasn't us...

[...And, hurriedly, back to his original statement.]

We just can't reach it anymore. There's a layer of storm clouds that'll just fry almost anything that flies through 'em.

I just never really thought about what it'd be like to live down there, surrounded by mountains and forests where you can't see the ledge...
despairing_hope: (014)

[personal profile] despairing_hope 2018-03-18 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, heroes of those stories are good at nothing. They're bland average characters, sometimes below average, perfect self insert types of blank slates. So don't worry about being good at being a hero. Perhaps the more incompetent you are the better.

As for getting home, more information is needed. Though, I don't have much back home anyway, so I don't mind waiting.
chocobosnap: (pic#12045176)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-03-18 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[That is so much easier said than done Ignis, really he's almost guaranteed to get nervous because that's just how things are.]

Right, got it!

[He sounds so confident to Ignis, at least. He leaves and comes back a few minutes later.]

Okay they told me. Let's go!
warpstriking: (ring ☈ above the best)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"No one can fault you for that. Exploration's likely going to be how we find most the answers we seek." He was quick to point that fact out, though his eyes shone with a concern.

"Of course," he replied with a single nod. "You have this king's word. I swear it by the names of the Lucii and those of the Six. Considering there is a place in this world named after an estranged member of my family line, that statement's far more likely than we both know."

The one he both pitied and loathed with every fiber of his being. He frowned, especially as Zelda spoke of her own kingdom. He sympathized with her plight. After all, both of their kingdoms were in ruins. He didn't need to see the damage firsthand to know when Iris had spoken of it. He only feared what would happen once the nights remained and daylight was lost completely, if it hadn't been already.

The first part of the request was an easy yes, but the second-- Despite himself, he let out a quiet gasp. He indeed understood why. He'd seen what the darkness could do. To anyone, but especially...

"An alliance I will agree to, but know that I will only do as you asked as a last resort." Luna, his father, even Ardyn - their faces flashed before his mind's eye as victims of darkness' blight. Whether it have been directly or indirectly. "I have seen enough kind souls like yours fall to the dark, and would do what it took to prevent that from happening first. Should you prove a threat to others... Then, and only then, will I raise my blade against you."
spaceforged: (Write your own song.)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-18 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I can see that. I’m used to flying machines. Used to steer them. [He misses flying. Jumping is close but not the same as riding the wind with your eye on the readouts.]

But yes, I’m a paladin. [He cautiously slows his bird just a little with a soft pat to the bird’s side. He is very sorry to make the bird deal with his weight for so long. Shiro glances at her with his brows coming down.]

None of this is new for you. Is it?
chocobosnap: (pic#12045181)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-03-18 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, yeah I remember.

[Which is kind of why the hug because dude, you left them to get sucked into a crystal and it's barely been any time but they had to leave him behind.

Prompto doesn't like it, not one bit.]


You're not...haven't missed much.

[Keep it light, that's all.]
regalblaze: (Post Altissia 5 🔪)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-18 05:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[As long as Prompto manages to get an answer they need, it doesn't matter how confident the blond actually is. They don't have the luxury to be embarrassed.]

It would seem that the answers were satisfying. Lead the way.

[He is counting on you Prompto.]
conniemaheswaran: (ConnieSmallSmile)

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-18 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
“Indeed. Honestly, I’m appalled at all the lone-wolf types that have been making a point of saying that they don’t need anyone.” Connie rolls her eyes. “I understand that they might’ve been big deals back where they came from, but right now, we’re all equally powerless. If we’re going to survive out here, we’re going to need to work together.” She pauses, deliberating for a moment. “Speaking of, I’ve been looking for people to join up with once we get our asterisks. I mean, I know it’s safer to just stay inside the cities, but this new world is far too fascinating to just ignore the opportunity to explore, wouldn’t you say?”
sidekickdetective: (Blushing)

[personal profile] sidekickdetective 2018-03-18 05:58 pm (UTC)(link)
You've got that wrong! [Ok, that might've come out a little loud and truth-bullet-y, whoops.]

I'm...sort of a detective. I want to study and see what kind of cases have existed in this world.

[His cheeks go red.]But people sometimes assume I'm some creep, so that's why I said something.

[If it was possible to retreat inside of his hat like a turtle, trust him, he'd be there to escape this social interaction.]
stfuporom: (Pleased)

[personal profile] stfuporom 2018-03-18 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, he notices. Almost makes him smile, really. This girl very much reminds him of his sister. Or how she used to be when they were younger. That thought was comforting to Palom, but not enough that she was going to let up his condescension any time soon.

"Yes yes, a very pretty name of some deep personal importance." He almost laughed dryly. "I might even remember it if you go a week without being some Imp's dinner or flattened by an ogre. Also I didn't promise to teach you, but I will give you some advice."

Still, when it comes to matters of magic, Palom takes no shortcuts. He motions to a corner of the room where they can talk more quietly. "Oh by the way," he added, "don't worry about your age. I was a master black mage of Mysidia when I was six. I'm sure even a girl can learn the basics at your age." His smug smile softens just ever so slightly at that, but he's still the same arrogant douche as ever.
warpstriking: {least dave's on top of things...} (hnn ☈ in a straight line)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"One of the major cities. Didn't catch which was the first stop. Either Sparks Golsaucia or Von Oktavia." He admitted, and judging by the sun he could safely say they were headed eastward. Both were in that direction, now that they were leaving Lavode and he had his first asterisk.

"If we can't summon our weapons here, we'll have to find some other way to defend ourselves." Which meant joining the others on a journey to the guilds all across the known world. "Not to mention getting a feel for the different nations."
stfuporom: (Preparation)

[personal profile] stfuporom 2018-03-18 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Palom rolled his eyes. He wasn't above fighting, but when the fuzzy man was trying to get his skin he ordinarily would just blow it off. But considering everything that's happened to him today, Palom wouldn't mind an opportunity to let off some steam.]

[With a fizz and a crack, the black mage starts to whir fantastical fiery fury on any skeleton that comes close. He makes special attention to the ones that are near Red, taking the opportunity to get as close to him as he could with his fire magic.]

[And yet, he still found himself irritated.]


What's the point?
conniemaheswaran: (Default)

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-18 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Connie arches an eyebrow. “Six? Truly? I have to admit, that’s impressive.” She takes a deep breath, turning the excess of nervous energy she displayed earlier into an iron focus. Looking at Palom with almost disquieting intensity. “Alright. Where do we start?”
sidekickdetective: (confused)

[personal profile] sidekickdetective 2018-03-18 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
What? I was so sure I pressed the right button... My client's not going to be happy about this. See, told you I wasn't much of an Ultimate Detective.

[This time, he's definitely hitting reply to only one recipient...but another glitch has it sending the message over and over again.]
sidekickdetective: (Shy)

[personal profile] sidekickdetective 2018-03-18 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[RUDE.]

Kaito's not my captain. [Not that the self-proclaimed 'Luminary of the Stars' wouldn't love that.] He's my friend, and he says I'm his sidekick.

[Shuichi's not protesting that role. He's certainly not protagonist material.]

Kaito is studying to be an astronaut, so he's definitely going to be jealous that I got here first.
somebodyperfect: (Focused Intensity)

[personal profile] somebodyperfect 2018-03-18 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"They aren't. They eat people's hearts, turning THEM into heartless, too." He's had a few personal encounters with them... And one of those he wasn't ready at all for. "They're creatures of darkness, and they bring down entire worlds."
Edited (Fixing subject line) 2018-03-18 18:14 (UTC)
dawningrevolution: (Turning)

[personal profile] dawningrevolution 2018-03-18 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
No, like an adventuring party. The people you team up with when you go traveling out in the world together.

[He hears the inner voice in his head that sounds like his tactician pointing out that a party to get to know potential allies might be a winning strategy.]

If there are enough of us, we could hold a celebration.

Your friend,
Freyjadour Falenas
warpstriking: (fear ☈ in the night)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[It really wouldn't be, Ignis is right. It's why he hasn't acted beyond trying to find him and the others and attempt to help others who seem to be dealing with this situation even worse than he was.

He gives Ignis' shoulder one more squeeze before letting go. Though his hand doesn't travel far - just to the edge of the cot. He isn't about to leave him.]


Good... Good. [Focus on that. Nothing else but that and their current situation.] Pretty sure most of us on this ship feel the same. I haven't recognized anyone but you or Prompto yet.

[Not to mention most of the people here he'd mistake for cosplayers were it not for how realistic their outfits and hair seem. He wasn't about to out how much of a nerd he is, though. Especially not where he could be heard by them.]

I can't summon my weapons and the Ring isn't responding. Can you?
sunderings: (like diamonds in the sky)

[personal profile] sunderings 2018-03-18 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ What will they do, indeed.

With the geezard sufficiently wearied (the last vestiges of its strength poured into its final attack), and Sion balanced once again, the white mage...! Leans down, scooping the creature into his arms before rising again, his fingertips touching to its lizard skin (avoiding its mouth and many rows of teeth) to see it calmed, nearly sedate with all energy expended, unable to contend with the King's otherworldly aura of grace. ]


Thank you, Ain. [ For now, it seems, the geezard will be their traveling companion?? ] I should have been more watchful of the field.

[ To their good fortune, it looks as though the ochu will not be returning, injured as it had been by Ain's blade and Sion's wind magic. ]

That you had to draw your sword, it was my mistake. [ An apologetic smile, followed by a resolute note of head: ] Next time... I will make certain that you do not have to reach for it.

[ Definitely. Ain, with all the tension within him, seems as though he knows no other way than that of the sword. And so: if it is at all within Sion's power, he will ensure that the drawing of the blade remains unnecessary.

(Just because had been created as a tool, as a marionette, did not mean they could not defy their own design, as the King himself had.) ]
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