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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!

warpstriking: (ring ☈ when you will to rise)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-19 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, Archean's ass. He pinches the bridge of his nose.]

Don't make this any weirder than it already is...

[And please, please don't bow. While he's used to it by now, he would really prefer people not. He's no better than anyone else.]
zanarkandian: (looking back)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-19 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
[He smiles back, grateful.]

I'm Tidus. I work...well, I'm gonna work at joining a blitzball team. But between that and learning to fight again? Stopping to read doesn't sound so bad.

Maybe I'll see you again?
regalblaze: (Post Altissia 7 🔪)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-19 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Ignis waits for Noct to stand up then follows the suit. To be perfectly honest, Ignis doesn't want to stay with his own thoughts either. There's just too much going on in his head and inevitably it would lead to him jumping to conclusions.

He keeps close to him, hand resting on Noct's shoulder from time to time to make sure he doesn't lose track of him because of all the people that are around them.]


We should probably look for someone that resembles an officer or a pilot. A crew member.

[They might not be on Empire's ship, but every ship usually does have some kind of mark or sigil, short name placed somewhere on the ship. And, since it is a spaceship, Ignis doubts that it is on auto-pilot.]
zanarkandian: (Default)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-19 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
He chuckles. "You can say that again. But that's...wow. So you learned from the best! I'm sure glad I met you."

Not that he's necessarily bad himself, but it's nice to have someone around who knows how it is.
zanarkandian: (smiling sunshine)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-19 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah! Everyone back home would be surprised."

He winks. "So let's get out there and shape our story."
zanarkandian: (blitz ace)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-19 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
"Now that's what I like to hear!"

[He jumps into a defensive position, braces himself, expects a swivel---and having misjudged, he gets pounded into the sand. He coughs, reaching up to give a thumbs-up.]

"Great! As you practice more you might start working magic into your shots for a little extra edge...uh, what's your job class?
baeyek: 𝚋𝚊𝚎𝚢𝚎𝚔 | 𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝚍𝚘 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎. (Default)

(time to stick an arrow in his heart brb)

[personal profile] baeyek 2018-03-19 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
An shrug was earned from the once Medjay. He had seen all manner of dress across the land of Egypt. Greek, Roman, Egyptian. Soldier, priest, bread maker. It hardly mattered. Another layer of society that would seem to translate from one to the next. Even then, none were dressed quiet like him.

"Ah, so, they demand tribute." Bayek held a tone of respect in his voice. While they were not his gods, they were no doubt as real as those that the Greeks worshiped in Alexandria. He gave a nod and a small hmm. Yes, it would be wise to not offend any potential gods that could have turned their ears towards them. "It can be hard to interpret the will of the gods. Have you no priest or priestess that communes to them on your behalf?"

Something bothered the young man beside him. His body spoke of a deep pain, but, Bayek did not press. It was not for him to know.
zanarkandian: (watching her dance)

aww :(

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-19 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
Well that's understandable! Maybe we can figure it out together if anyone else knows...ugh, hey wait a sec.

[He finds the gum, makes a face, and tosses it.]

Man, I think those moogles are having too much fun again. I'll have to figure out how to meet you some other way. Don't worry,
you'll definitely find me when you come back.


[And being the stubborn guy on his day off that he is, he decides to camp near the board and wait for either the culprit or the writer. His blond head pokes out from behind the trash can as he waits---he's still a ninja in training, so he has a lot to learn.]
zanarkandian: (Default)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-19 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh? What's your homeland like, then? Is it like this?"

He might as well listen to other stories while they're waiting.
warpstriking: (smirk ☈ you always knew)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-19 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
Hate to break it to you, but pretty sure I know a guy who has you beat on the trash department. Luckily, he's not here to defend himself on that claim, either.

[Why does he always get saddled up with the ones who have little to no self esteem?]
regalblaze: (Noct 🔪 That's what I thought)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-19 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
"Teleport. Hmm... I wonder how disorienting that would be to use in the heat of battle. Probably a good disengage mechanic, but I don't think it would be good for the offense." He sighs, rubbing his chin, "Then again, it would probably all depend on the way you use it."

"Of course, if you decide to go with it," Ignis adds, sensing that Noctis isn't very impressed by the selection he was presented and the 'teleport' option itself.

He smiles, nodding. It feels a bit like a road trip they took. Only with ships and flying now and they don't get to steer the wheel. Maybe that's for the best. Noct is good (?) driver, but Ignis distinctly remembers that he didn't learn how to fly a plane.
warpstriking: (waking up ☈ what I've done...)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-19 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Probably, but I won't be pursuing it." Not personally, not with what the rest of the Job entails. He sighs, already scrolling through the list. "Pretty sure we've dealt with enough illusions for one lifetime. Maybe more."

He'll try not to judge anyone who does pick it up, but thanks to a certain someone... he'll trust them as far as he can throw them.

And excuse you, but he's totally a good driver! ...Except for when he speeds a little when there's no other traffic. It's more a staying focused problem than skill. Though Ignis better not say that aloud. He might already be tempted to try and learn how to fly an airship. Especially if it means they won't be tied down to scheduled flights, and maybe helping find others out there in the 'Sea.
uneroded: (2)

[personal profile] uneroded 2018-03-19 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
...I wonder if there's a Job like that...

[ She's going to look through her pamphlets and see if there's any mention of that. ]

I'm not sure there is.
warpstriking: (accepting ☈ with a landslide)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-19 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
Noctis, for his part, is quiet and committing their names and appearances to memory. Joining the other against the wall, one arm resting over his knees. Pidge, Lance, Hunk, and Keith- a bit more descriptive there, but he won't point it out to him. Just noting it to himself he probably means just that little bit more. Just like Luna was- is to him.

"Will do. You have my word." As king. "Only one missing from my group is Gladio. Tall, long dark hair and red eyes. Has an eagle tattoo on his arms and back. Likely wearing a similar black jacket to mine with an eagle on its back. Almost never wears a shirt." Clearly, that was the most important part. Save his obsession with cup noodles. "The two I've run into are Ignis and Prompto, if you come across them. Ignis has light brown hair and slightly less pale than I am. Always wearing shades. Prompto's a bit shorter than me. Blond hair. Looks like a chocobo's tail feathers. All of us wear black with some sort of skull and crossbone motif."
surecast: (🐤 13)

[personal profile] surecast 2018-03-19 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ ivalice. does the word ivalice ring any bells in this young eorzean adventurer's mind? hm...... . . .

nope, not a one. still, his face brightens at the thought that he's about to learn something new. ]


In the past, huh... How do you get around in your world, then? Just chocobos?

[ "just" chocobos, because it hasn't yet occurred to him that there might be another world out there without them. unimaginable, right? ]
needsteaplz: (A smile for the customers)

[personal profile] needsteaplz 2018-03-19 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
I've never heard of a monster cake like that before but I'll give it shot!

[She tightens the apron tied around her waist and goes to grab ingredients. Flour, sugar, eggs, oh there was goat butter here after all, but now there was the question about the monster extract. ]

So, what sort of flavor does it have? Also, does it have any sort of frosting or icing on it?
surecast: (🐤 03)

[personal profile] surecast 2018-03-19 06:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ the gesture might be exaggerated, but robyn is taking it 100% seriously. he's a bit gullible like that. ]

Uh— Y, yeah... [ the fact that he's new around here must be pretty obvious, huh. he carefully puts his sword back in its scabbard so he doesn't risk another accident. ] I was studying magic back in my own world, but as long as I'm here, I thought...you know, maybe I should try something a little, uh. Different.

[ he wonders if it's equally obvious that he has barely any idea what to do with a sword. maybe he should try and change the subject, just in case. ]

So, uh. What about you?
needsteaplz: (flesh wound)

[personal profile] needsteaplz 2018-03-19 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks!

[She turns to give Lapis a thumbs up in approval. The Bomb lets a hiss at Saori after being hit with that last attack. A good portion of its health was depleted but not enough to set it to explode just yet. In return, it lunges at Saori to take a bite, teeth sinking into the arm she used to block the attack. Saori winced but bit her lip to stop herself from screaming. She wouldn't let the bomb go just yet as she unleashed another Dragon Kick into it.]

I-I'm fine. You might wanna get ready to take cover pretty soon though.
needsteaplz: (Smile/lol)

[personal profile] needsteaplz 2018-03-19 06:58 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, um, Marshall, have you seen the Barkeep around here?

[With the return of the heroes, the fanfic writing moogle hoped her mentor would be one of them.]

It's nice to see a familiar face here. I have seen others here from before but there's quite a lot of new faces here too. I know, right? I mean it's been like what, months since we saved Crystallis?
Edited 2018-03-19 07:10 (UTC)
needsteaplz: (A smile for the customers)

A

[personal profile] needsteaplz 2018-03-19 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
While Saori wouldn't recognize the robes of a Hidden One, she recognized the presence of an Assassin from her previous world-saving experience and being a member of said world's brotherhood. From her spot across the room, she stole a glance or two at Bayek. She knew from Mary Read that the Assassins had its roots deep in history and his outfit was definitely not from the golden age of piracy. She glanced down at her leather bracers. Even after returning home, she still wore the hidden blades Mary had gifted her. Hopefully, she could establish some contact with a fellow assassin.

Quietly, she approaches Bayek. "Sorry, is it alright if I could have a seat here?"
needsteaplz: (A smile for the customers)

A

[personal profile] needsteaplz 2018-03-19 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Saori has had encounters with dragons back home. It was never with a baby though. Mikhail's reaction does cause her to laugh a bit since it reminded her of her own children's innocence. ]

Uh, actually, I think it's the other way around. I guess this world shrunk you down to fit better among us. Tell you what, I'll help look for this Zero with you but I need you to tell me more about her, okay?
ukidokiotaku: (Huh | You mean I'm not wrong?)

[personal profile] ukidokiotaku 2018-03-19 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
Jumping up and down won't make it fall. I bet it will take a loooot more than that.

[Not that she knew anything about airships. To her, it just plain looks sturdy.]

Yes, but warriors usually don't have dumb phobias like that. They can have dark and tragic pasts, but something like that just doesn't seem right. [Harsh.]
watchesthesea: (211)

F

[personal profile] watchesthesea 2018-03-19 08:22 am (UTC)(link)
Kairi herself had been interested in exploring and finding out more about the place she was currently at. But instead, she found herself with a Dream Cricket near her face instead. She seemed surprised for a brief moment, unsure of what to say or do right off the bat, but once the surprise had settled and she thought it over she finally spoke up.

"I don't think I could eat something that is moving."
failtsuninari: (glances)

Kenichi Nakagawa | OC

[personal profile] failtsuninari 2018-03-19 08:42 am (UTC)(link)
A.
[When his wife, Saori, had returned from an expedition, she not only brought back a certain assassin but a story of another world they had saved from calamity. At first, it was hard to believe that was all done in what was about a day's time but now that he was in a world created by that story, his belief in the story was further strengthened. ]

Huh, I suppose it was my turn to get wrapped up in another world's crisis. Wonder what Saori and Mary would make of this.

D. Guilds
[Kenichi knew the Dragoon job called out to him but he realized he would benefit from having a second one. The question was, which one? As he read up on the other jobs, his eyes landed on Cavalier and where that guild was located piqued his interest. When he arrives at the guild, he obviously needed to get a Chocobo mount.

No one told how difficult this could be though. He did have some those greens the ranch hands told him to use but luck wasn't on his side. He must've been at it for an hour or so before he had to take a break, leaning against a wooden fence.
]

And here I thought chasing after the twins was hard. There must be some sort of trick I'm missing.

E. Exploring
[Before he knew it, Kenichi found himself in the town of Nakagawa. While yes it was a common Japanese family name, he knew who this town was named after. He knew she'd be in tears knowing she'd be honoured with such beautiful place named after her. After all that travelling, he decided to make his way to the inn, where he was sure to meet up with other heroes. He helps himself to beer before turning to the person sitting next to him.]

So, what do you make of all of this?

J. Wildcard option!
dragonflame: (212)

Re: B

[personal profile] dragonflame 2018-03-19 08:58 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think he was aware of me being here. I think he was more focused on the fact your here.

[She walked over, handing the hat back over the hat to the other before she looked to the side.]

I guess this means the gang is getting back together, right? On another adventure.