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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!

ubiquitously: (a11. The quiet bottom of the sea.)

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[personal profile] ubiquitously 2018-03-19 09:11 am (UTC)(link)
Is this type of scenario not unusual to you?

[Uai maintains a practiced facade of confusion. The concept of other worlds and travel between them isn't foreign to him either, but he isn't going to be the first to reveal that hand.]

It sounds like a video game...
libraria: (oh my! . thoughtful)

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[personal profile] libraria 2018-03-19 09:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Also preferring magic, Alyce is spinning around with childish glee. She pauses to face the woman, cyan eyes bright with curiosity.]

Is it not normal to have someone pick out your clothes? I always leave that up to Uai!
libraria: (girlish giggle . ilu uai)

Alyce | Original Character

[personal profile] libraria 2018-03-19 09:26 am (UTC)(link)
[A. Retrieval]

[Alyce has rushed to the side of the ship, perhaps looking ready to jump off. Instead of taking a leap of faith, the wide-eyed girl grips the side of the airship and stares at the view in awe.

Then, quite childishly, she throws up her arms.]


Amazing! What is this view? This is amazing~! [She looks over her shoulder, making eye contact with the nearest stranger.] Is this normal for you mortals?!

[B. Curti Center]

[Alyce has been in amazingly high spirits thus far. To her, this is all some sort of very fun field trip. She's been having a blast gathering pamphlets and getting obnoxiously hyped about everything. With her spirits at their highest, she throws open the door to her temporary housing.]

A house! A real house~! Uaaaaiii! Are you here, Uai? [And rather rapidly, her good mood seems to hit a wall. A wall of a realization: This 'Uai' isn't here, and Alyce seems to have expected him to be at the house.] Uai...? Where is he..?

[And then, spotting her fellow house resident:] ... Who are you?

[Warning: she's about to be heartbroken.]

[G. Get a Job!]

[This little girl is squinting at a list of jobs. Childishly, a whine escapes her lips before she looks to the person next to her.]

Are jobs fun? None of these sound super exciting to meee.
libraria: (girlish giggle . ilu uai)

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[personal profile] libraria 2018-03-19 10:18 am (UTC)(link)
Really? I think this is super fun!

[This little girl has been obnoxiously excited about everything, though. Alyce is probably also part of why this is taking so long, as she stops to sniff every flower: metaphorical or otherwise.

She stares up at the latest puzzle, bouncing excitably on her heels.]


I've only seen puzzles in books. Whoever thought to make them real life must be a really fun person.

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[personal profile] screwyoujasonandgods 2018-03-19 10:19 am (UTC)(link)
I imagine you would, child. But to answer your question, it can be normal, depending on the situation. I just don't understand why the hat is key to this outfit when robes would suffice.

[Maybe she had yet to get her body adjusted properly to sense what was so special about it. Or maybe this really was a different world kind of deal she just didn't get.]
occultfan: (06)

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[personal profile] occultfan 2018-03-19 10:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Who was she? Well honestly that was to be expected really, they were both rather new and honestly, it was probably best to politely introduce herself. Would seem rather bad to be impolite to a roommate or... housemate as the word would be.]

My name is Ada Vessalius and I'm what you would call your roommate. [She smiled sweetly if only for a moment.]

It's such a pleasure to meet you.
libraria: (girlish giggle . ilu uai)

[personal profile] libraria 2018-03-19 10:26 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe it's considered cute in this world? I don't see why they wouldn't require us to be stylish, right?

[Alyce tugs at her own uniform, beaming with pride. She's become a Puppet Master for the purpose of this TDM thread.]

I'm glad they provided clothes for us. I don't know much about picking my own clothes.
libraria: (comical tears . childish)

[personal profile] libraria 2018-03-19 10:27 am (UTC)(link)
Ada...?

[It's not a name that Alyce knows. Her wide stare is gradually filled with tears. Her heart has figured out that Uai isn't here, but her mouth is in denial:]

You're not Uaaaiii! Why aren't you my Uaaaiii?

[personal profile] screwyoujasonandgods 2018-03-19 10:36 am (UTC)(link)
Consider it a school uniform of sorts, showing you just where you belong within these classes. Technically you will still be learning after all.

[And so will Caster, but she is confident she can master these new abilities with ease.]
libraria: (oh my! . thoughtful)

[personal profile] libraria 2018-03-19 10:39 am (UTC)(link)
School uniform? So I'm kind of going to school..?

[Alyce's big, silly grin returns.]

This is so cool! Oh hey! What are you learning? I'm going to learn about 'puppets!'

[personal profile] screwyoujasonandgods 2018-03-19 11:04 am (UTC)(link)
[This child seemed way too enthusiastic and cheerful. Kinda reminded Caster of herself before...that happened.]

Black magic.

[Easier for her in the long-run really. She wanted the conversation to end there, but another glance at the child made her curious.]

Have you studied magic before?
unyieldingspirit: (how do I put this)

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[personal profile] unyieldingspirit 2018-03-19 11:32 am (UTC)(link)
[she waits until the audience has largely drifted away before coming over.]

Someday we'll find a planet where they love your music. There must be one out there, right?
oneirism: (What possessed you to come this far?)

[personal profile] oneirism 2018-03-19 11:37 am (UTC)(link)
[On one hand, while Lapis just wants to get going and leave as soon as possible, she finds it hard to try to dampen the girls excite by forcing her to stop looking at everything.

At least Lapis is the patient sort, quietly watching as Alyce bounces on her heels - humming softly as her hands rest on her hips.]


Or really bored. [There's a pause, as gold eyes look up at the patterns on the wall.]

This looks like a pattern matching puzzle. Do you want to try it? [Lapis had by default taken over solving the puzzles, if only to get them done. Since Alyce seems so excited, Lapis will let her take this one.]
unyieldingspirit: (how do I put this)

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[personal profile] unyieldingspirit 2018-03-19 12:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[K'pandolu watches for a little bit, head tilted to the side- just to be sure!- before she steps up herself, to try and help.]

It's not that strange she'd want to try, is it?
warpstriking: (amused ☈ oh nothing!)

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[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-19 12:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's been watching for a little while, amused. While Cavalier had interested him, regaining some semblance of his old skills had taken priority.

That didn't, however, stop him from being curious. Especially as he saw someone struggling to earn the trust of the birds.]


Not familiar with chocobos, I take it.

[Hmm, maaaaybe he should offer some mercy. This man's been at it for a while.]
oneirism: (There is poetry in brutal efficiency)

[personal profile] oneirism 2018-03-19 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lapis still looks rather proud of herself, his words prompting a soft, faint smile to curl at the corner of her lips. If he was going to carry her around, then of course she would take over certain duties - such as setting the fire for their camp. Especially since she wants to help Sion realise that his aid had been as important as her dealing with the beast, for it was his magic that helped her keep going.

She does, at least, allow him to gather up the saucepans and set to preparing them, gold eyes simply keeping an eye on the fire for now. Making sure it burns brightly still as both saucepans are placed above the flames, peering into the contents - accepting the spoon from Sion, his words prompting an amused hum.]


Then I shall do my best to make sure that doesn't happen. [Since Lapis is more of a baker than anything else oops.

But she at least stirs the soap dutifully, even as her eyes focus on Sion once more - expression soft once more as she listens, his question prompting a quiet hum. Travelling had been her life for many years, and even now she can't shake the urge to explore, to see everything wit her own eyes.]


Yes, and also my own interest in the local history. Travelling has always been something I enjoyed, along with the stories and tales I would hear on the way.

[Quiet for a moment, peering into her soupy reflection to check for any signs for burning, before looking over at Sion once more.] And what made you pick White Mage?
theendiswherewestartfrom: (JackOh)

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[personal profile] theendiswherewestartfrom 2018-03-19 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Jack's wide smile at the moogle fades into a concerned frown. His brow furrows tightly as he seems to struggle to remember, like he's fighting through some cloudy haze. His hand absently goes to his chin.

"Mary... Mary..." The way Bonnie is talking, this is something really important. Seconds tick by, but he keeps at it.

The name finally clicks, and Jack brightens. "Oh! Mary!"

"Last year! Sparks Golsaucia! Okay, look, I know I said I'd keep in touch, but they won't let me back in that casino."
truthandlove: (i know you are but—)

[personal profile] truthandlove 2018-03-19 12:23 pm (UTC)(link)
We're the biggest and the wiggiest, and don't you forget it!

[She takes such tremendous pride in that. From her aggressive tone, exaggerated outfit, and wild hair, anyone looking at her should be able to tell that there's not such a thing as too theatrical with her.

And as further evidence, she leaps back and points at this kid, her voice ringing out as she keeps up their little game.]


What's ours is ours, and what's yours is hair today and gone tomorrow!
oneirism: (You are the mind and the malady)

[personal profile] oneirism 2018-03-19 12:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Then I'll be entrusting you to deal with that.

[While she likes her magic, the lack of being able to really attack anything is a pain.

And once they arrive to the next room, it will be revealed that they were both right. There's a musical puzzle AND a bunch of monsters prowling around.]


I'll do my best to provide support from here. [Yeah, she's not taking another step in, she won't even last 5 seconds.]
warpstriking: (neutral ☈ but it was...)

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[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-19 12:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Just great...

[As if mushy desserts weren't bad enough. What he wouldn't give to be able to simply toss one of his unicast spells at them and test weaknesses that way. As it was, he couldn't. So one at a time, it was.

If they were anything like flans were back home, they had to be weak to at least one element. Figuring out which one shouldn't be difficult. Maybe even color-coded?

So, he first tries Fire.]
Edited (don't mind me, i'mma just change this Job and leave, excuse me please~) 2018-03-20 01:12 (UTC)
oneirism: (There is poetry in brutal efficiency)

[personal profile] oneirism 2018-03-19 12:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[With the monster dead, she lets her astrolabe fade away - blinking at Ain's words, before peeking around. With some squinting, she's able to spot a rest-stop not too far from here - so with that, she reaches for Ain's wrist, gently pulling him along.]

Come on, this way. [He can probably walk on his own, Lapis!! But at least it's not a long walk, and once they've arrived, she'll motion him to sit before flopping down next to him.]

I think I should have some food too... Are you hungry?
Edited 2018-03-19 12:29 (UTC)
mythmaker: (7)

[personal profile] mythmaker 2018-03-19 12:35 pm (UTC)(link)
You're not wrong about giving too much, but I think we should wait and hear what they have to say. Will you wait with me?

[She doesn't think continuing to debate the rest will be of much use to either of them. She can see his point, but she can't really take it to heart.]

You said you give out 'services,' Zeb-san? Are you maybe...a bodyguard? You're a bit tougher than the men I usually meet.
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hellofachef: (8)

[personal profile] hellofachef 2018-03-19 12:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, my services... I'm a demon.

[ Well. No point hiding it. Anyone who pays attention half a moment to his name and actually knows demonology will recognize it. ]

We don't exactly work the way most people think, at least mos of us don't... Not where I'm from. And I'm not sure I'd be able to actually make deals here.
forestsong: (4)

[personal profile] forestsong 2018-03-19 12:40 pm (UTC)(link)
You don't have to say it like that. We're very happy with what we have.

[She's a little offended. They're forest children who never age, so they make do, but she's not going to hold it against him or anything. She has a sneaking suspicion that telling this scary man her village consists only of children is a bad idea.]

Learning about the forest and how to take care of ourselves isn't a bad thing to learn, I think...but I can't wait to learn more here. There's so much I'd never be able to learn back home.
mythmaker: (11)

[personal profile] mythmaker 2018-03-19 12:43 pm (UTC)(link)
My, my...you're very polite for a demon, aren't you?

[Her tone isn't condescending or disbelieving—it's impossible to tell whether she's humoring him or if she believes him. And she isn't going to clarify.]

What kind of deals do you make? Or do you think I'm better off not knowing, Mr. Demon?