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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!

sirenslight: (precious smile)

[personal profile] sirenslight 2018-03-17 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Never seen the sky? She, wouldn't question that. Other worlds were weird, they had weird things in them. Someone not being able to see the sky probably made sense. Still, the cheer and enthusiasm makes her laugh just a bit. Like Rex, reaching out to help others without even a thought about it.]

"Well, I guess it's nice meeting you then, Papyrus. I'm Mythra."

[She takes his extended hand, her fingrs feeling it. She in fact, begins sizing up all of his bones, looking for some sort of mechanism there. Some sort of logic behind how he is managing to stand. And talk. And move. She sticks her hand through his ribcage even. Her surface examination comes up with nothing.]

"How do all your bones hold themselves together like that?"

[Might as well ask, since he's right here.]
shutsup: (13)

[personal profile] shutsup 2018-03-17 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow. This girl is so nice. Sandra's not used to having such thoughtful people around.]

No...I mean, I've considered it, but they're usually in a hurry.

[She finally leans forward, tallying up the cost of the food here before giving the total.]

But sometimes, I like to pretend something bad will happen to them. Nothing too horrible, of course, but maybe that they drop their keys and have to pick them up or someone tells them that their sister is prettier than they are.
warpstriking: (waiting ☈ watch from far away)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-17 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Noctis didn't expect anyone here to recognize it other than the three people he already knew were present. Still, he nodded back. "Sure thing. Just... don't toss the name around." Not that Shiro would know why, and he doubted the Empire would use 'Lucis' but instead 'former Lucian territories'. With Ignis semi-active condition, and Prompto obviously shaken up more than usual... he couldn't take any chances.

Though he would more than be happy to accept that trade. "No kidding. Mud, slime, maybe a bit of muck from a sewer once or twice..." He winced slightly. Bless Cindy for always cleaning the car when they stopped for gas at Hammerhead.
conniemaheswaran: (Default)

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-17 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Connie hisses through her teeth. "I... wow. I don't really know what to say to that, honestly, because, um, well... I've never really been through something that terrible until, um, now. Still, you have to--well, you had to have been really strong to survive something like that, though."
nanaimo_bar: (Default)

Nanamo Ul Namo | Final Fantasy XIV

[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-17 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
a

[Waking up disoriented was something that Nanamo wasn't really a fan of. The last time she woke up disoriented and tired, it was after a nasty round. But as she sat in the cot, recovering, her legs swung gently back and forth, thinking about her lot in life.

Looking up at her bunkmate, she offered a smile.]


Tis another star, is it naught? So different from the land that I hail from and yet... so similar.


d

After several hours of consideration, and the fact that this darnable cowlick would not go away, Nanamo decided she needed a Job. Like the Warrior seemed to change at the drop of a hat. But wasn't that the way of the Adventurer?

Thus, arriving at the guild, she eyed it up and down. Merlwyb often boasted of the guns of her land, and she signed the paperwork.

Now outfitted in the stark red and black of the Job, she tried twirling the large gun with a little bit of a stumble.]

Maybe it is too large for that...


E

[Adventurers Guild! Ah yes, the place of coin and the lure of slaying mammots for their keep. Nanamo felt her purse was far too light and thus she was pouring over the jobs. Many of them were high level, but there was a hand-picked-over selection of lower level jobs. Many of them relegated to the dregs since the influx of arrivals had picked over them.

She sniffed a little, making a face as she picked up the first one she found that didn't look terrible.

How bad could a treant be?]
rivieran: (look side)

G!!!

[personal profile] rivieran 2018-03-17 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Hello fellow pink-haired princess that also works at the library! I hope you don't mind me assuming they know each other as coworkers already?!

When Ena finally manages to get Estelle's attention, she will be greeted with a worried frown. ]


I was just checking inventory, and the three oldest books on the history of Vaikuntha are not accounted for. Records don't show anyone has checked them out. Do you have any idea where they might have gone?
spaceforged: (Feeling lost? Yeah he does that a lot.)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-17 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[He turns slightly and accepts the hand offered to him in a shake. It's brief.] Shiro. Pleasure to work with you.

[Shiro glances at the public board and back at her, brow furrowed slightly.] And yes, I did learn a few things. I asked a little more about the curse and the history of the cave. Until a few years ago it wasn't anything people paid attention to.

Two years back is when it gets interesting. A nature research specialist said that the birds cleared out of that area. No one knew why and that's when the disappearances started.

[People talk to Paladins he'd heard. But he hadn't expected just how much.] We might be dealing with some kind of creature.
ancientlute: (3)

[personal profile] ancientlute 2018-03-17 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, of course! Give me a moment, I know I had some of them somewhere-"

It takes a little searching but eventually she starts placing down more papers. Some are booklets of information, others just leaflets advertising the location of guildhalls. "Most forms of magic from outside of this world won't function here, I'm afraid. But newcomers like you tend to be very quick to learn. With a little work, I'm sure you'll be casting spells in no time. Once we're back at the center, we can arrange passage to one of the guildhalls so you can learn more."
littlemhigan: (:))

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-03-17 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I leave that to you. The two scenarios might not be all that different, after all.

[Castor glances over at Shiro, and frowns a little at his riding.]

Weight forward! It'll be more comfortable for both of you.

[And her gaze drifts out back to the road.] That's part of the joy of adventure though! I like the not knowing. Keeps me excited.
littlemhigan: (You wanna run that by me again?)

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-03-17 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Castor scowls at the clown who she needs to get her clear for the week from o o p s and crosses her arms.]

You might have a few more than the wall.
conniemaheswaran: (Default)

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-18 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Thank you thank you thank you!" Connie is practically vibrating with excitement as she leafs through the dearth of information Sarah has given her, distress momentarily forgotten. "I wonder, if magic is this organized in this world, can it be- oh, hah! There it is! Hm, might want to pay a visit to Myste Aura at some point..."
warpstriking: (console ☈ a one-end maze)

A

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Ignis hadn't been the only one whose first thoughts were on the others, even though he has all his senses to tell him that they are, indeed, quite far away from Zegnautus Keep. He's also been up a while - how long, he can't say, because he hasn't been keeping track. Only that he's been looking around the infirmary and lounge for familiar faces.

He already found Prompto, but when he hears a voice he would recognize anywhere even among the din of the others gathered, most just as confused as they are, his pace picks up, carefully maneuvering by others until he catches sight of the familiar face.]


Ignis!

[The fact he raises his voice even slightly likely is enough to tell his longtime friend and adviser that they are nowhere near where they once were, yet as his footfalls come to a stop beside him, he hesitates to raise a hand to his shoulder. It would be far too telling; even he can tell he's still shaking slightly, and his voice-

Noctis sighs, kneeling down beside Ignis and placing his right hand on the other's shoulder. Lightly squeezing it as he tries to keep his voice down.]


I'm here. So's Prompto, but he hasn't woken up yet. Haven't seen Gladio.

[He will, though - and likely will have as poor a reaction as he would have were he not in shock.]
littlemhigan: (Yes Hello)

[personal profile] littlemhigan 2018-03-18 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
[There's no message here, just the following picture drawn in a corner of the paper:


ಠ_ಠ


That is all.]
Edited 2018-03-18 00:04 (UTC)
einspine: (OH MY GOD!!!)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-18 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
[The bonehead comment barely registers as an insult to him, really. Papyrus is one who's quick to brush off that kind of criticism- at least externally. Besides, he's used to angry remarks! He works with Undyne, after all, and she's always got a lit fuse.

Besides, this person called him interesting! Which immediately makes his eyesockets... metaphorically light up.]


Wowie! Such sincere praise!!! But indeed, I'm very new! And confused. But only by a marginal amount!

[He's a genius, after all! And geniuses don't get too confused. Really!

Just pardon him while he, uh, tries to pick up. He can tidy up his mess and chat at the same time!]
einspine: (convenient sciency button)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-18 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, Connie, it's a pleasure to meet you!" The first name's easier to pronounce. And besides, if humans are like monsters, you don't usually use last names outside of formal situations. ...But humans are humans. He never did get a last name from Frisk. Maybe it's different? Oh well!

As for the goggles, he proudly reaches up and adjusts them, while setting another hand on his hip.

"Anyway, what self-respecting scientist wouldn't wear goggles?!" Well, okay, Undyne doesn't usually wear them, but she's Undyne! And Undyne isn't afraid of anything. Even explosions. Especially explosions. "They're part of my genius ensemble! A necessary accessory in the often unpredictable world of science!"
zanarkandian: (so much regret)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-18 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Tidus lifts his head, trying to smile.]

Okay, I guess. I'm just worried about everybody back home. You too?
spaceforged: (eternal heatstroke)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-18 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
[He jerks at the rebuke and corrects himself. That's not something he expected. The ride feels better and he can tell the bird appreciates it. Huh.]

We can not know and still play this smart. [Smart means no need for healing and he's all for that.]

...how much do you know about riding? While we have the time I'd like to know how to do it better. [In case they need to run like their tails are on fire. He doesn't want to hurt the bird or slow her down.]
spaceforged: (It's just in case)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-18 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
He winces. Muck could be a lot of things but a sewer? Those smell and the idea of having a smelly cockpit of any ship he flew. "...Definitely not something I'd appreciate in my ship or car." He cleaned the inside of the Black Lion himself just like any other Paladin. But sometimes they took people with them on missions. They weren't as considerate.

"Or if someone gets sick." Thankfully that hadn't happened in a very long time. "And...same for the name I gave you." From talking to him he doesn't think Noctis would toss it around. But he has to at least warn that it isn't something he wants openly advertised.

"Anyway, I don't remember how I ended up out there." He gestures with one armored hand to the space beyond the glass. "Do you?"
mynameismikhail: (Considering Mikhail)

Mikhail | Drakengard 3

[personal profile] mynameismikhail 2018-03-18 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
Prompt A

Zero? Zeeeerooooo??

[With all the people that've apparently just randomly appeared here, it makes sense that someone might be stomping around the airship, looking for someone important to them. From the voice, it sounds like some poor kid has gotten tangled up in this, some poor eight or ten year old from the sound of it, though you'd think they were a giant from the way they're stomping around and the noise they're making.

You'd be right too, because when the 'kid' in question is finally in view, it's a baby dragon. A very small baby dragon, considering they can move around inside the airship, even if they have to hunch their wings a bit. The dragon moves its head erratically from side to side, looking for whoever 'Zero' is before seeing you.]


Hey! Have you seen my friend Zero? She's brave, but kind of mean, and-

[And then the dragon moves back a moment in surprise.]

Hey! You're big! Like, really big! You're almost as big as me!

[Yeah. The baby dragon doesn't understand right now that his size has been greatly decreased upon entering the world.]

Prompt B

[Aside from a battlefield, Mikhail isn't used to being in a place so full of people all the time. Zero had tended to keep to the outdoors and the wilderness during their travels, avoiding cities when they could aside from when it was time to go into battle with her sisters. Actually interacting with people in a large city or crowd, that was new.

And even if he's much smaller, he's still not used to the idea of keeping his wings or tail closer to him so he's not knocking into people this way and that.]


Oh, excuse me! Sorry! Are you okay?

[The little dragon actually sounds a little sad or scared that he's knocking into people like this too, a little frantic at it. It's as if it might be a little much for the poor boy to take in at the moment, despite his excitement at being here as well.]
einspine: (big grin)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-18 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. That's new. Especially since his labcoat and battle body cover his ribs, but, well, she must just be curious! Maybe she's not used to skeletons? While he blinks a few times and stares a little, he's back to his smiling self before long. After all, interest is a good thing! And he can understand the surprise in seeing a new and unusual being. Humans were strange to him at first, too!

Then Frisk happened.]


Oh! Well, they just sort of... do. It's a skeleton thing!

[He says this without hesitation, like it's perfectly normal and there's nothing strange about this.]

Besides, if my bones were in pieces, I'd have a hard time crafting perilous puzzles. Or cooking succulent spaghetti! Or performing any number of scientific feats.

chrombobreaker: (Setting)

[personal profile] chrombobreaker 2018-03-18 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
The term Robin would use would likely be 'culture shock.' The term that comes to Chrom's mind is 'wait what how do you get more advanced than FLYING BOAT.' That much shows on his face, when he glances between the speaker and the ship in question.

"That's a little hard to imagine. I'm still adjusting to ships that fly instead of sail. Though before I try that... I guess some introductions are in order." Particularly since he can finally spare a hand to shake.

"Chrom, lately of Ylisse. And you would be?"

conniemaheswaran: (Default)

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-18 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Nice to meet you too, Papyrus. It's, um, definitely an experience, talking to a... skeleton. That's, um, odd. Very odd. At least in my world. What's it like where you're from?" Connie almost asks why he would need glasses when he doesn't have eyes, but stops herself, knowing that would probably get her nowhere.
dustmyboots: (Oh now let me THINK)

[personal profile] dustmyboots 2018-03-18 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
What's not to take well? One world's as good as another!

[Worlds, stars, people, countries...all rubbish. All trash that we want to pretend is distinct from each other when it's not. One world might as well be another. It's full of the same pointless trash.]

But what about you? Did you get dragged in here too? Or have you always been part of the welcoming committee?

dustmyboots: (Default)

[personal profile] dustmyboots 2018-03-18 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
Well.

That really depends on the question~

[Excuse him while he fucks around instead of saying anything substantial. Still, he's not denying that he could give answers to something.]
sirenslight: (Done)

[personal profile] sirenslight 2018-03-18 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Uh... huh..."

[She has to pull her hand out from the admittedly, incredibly awkward angle that kind of hurts for her arm to be at she's using to feel around in there. Yep, that's one very empty chest cavity. She begins massaging her upper arm a little. Least she knows she's not getting any answers. So she'll just, roll with it.]

"But you're a scientist. Gotchya. What kind of stuff do you science up then?"

[Science up is not the correct term, she realizes this. She also doesn't care. Her Father was a scientist, but he didn't exactly program every piece of his knowledge into her. Even if that would have been convenient.]