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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

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warpstriking: (Default)

(and thus kings of the round was not necessary due to one v determined assassin...)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-22 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
There wasn't really any other way to word it. Though he was thankful he did not pry further, only instead asking more about the religion of his star. Gods, he wished he had a copy of the Cosmogony on him. That would make this a little easier.

"Not really, but that doesn't stop their worshipers from erecting statues and altars." He had to wonder why the sudden interest, but he won't ask. Not yet. "My own home was decorated with imagery of the Draconian, Bahamut."
warpstriking: (iggy ☈ and the thieves)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-22 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Good, because he won't. At all. Especially considering he's feeling drained himself, unable to call upon his powers at all. Even the Ring isn't responding. What the actual hell? He only hoped they would be able to find them, if they were here. That would be one less thing to worry about.

He smiles wryly at the small amount of praise, resting a hand on Ignis' shoulder. Honestly, both of them should probably rest while they could. Who knew what would be in store for them later? Yet he couldn't help but want to search for the others.

"Rest up, Specs. Gonna see if I can find them or at least some water." Because it looked like both of them could use a drink, honestly. And he somehow doubted his luck in finding anything stronger. Especially with kids around.
warpstriking: (annoyed ☈ they're written)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-22 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Tell me about it." Except, you know, don't. Because he kind of wants to set it on fire. (Who thought this outfit was a good idea?)

"Similar, but not quite. Seems to be a running trend lately." They even have chocobos. Chocobos. He nearly lost an eardrum when Prompto found out.
warpstriking: (trepidation ☈ it's written...)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-22 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[Prompto he swears to Bahamut-

Actually, no he doesn't. Nope. Not at all. Because kind of a sore spot right now. One day they'll act their age. Today is not that day.]


Somehow I doubt that, or we'd be able to feel the rocking of the waves...

[And yet no turbulence, either. Huh. Though if anything, this almost looks like some kind of airship.

... And this is the day they are glad they aren't playing a tabletop game. Both failing their perception checks.]
warpstriking: (flustered ☈ as we walk)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-22 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess that's how you guys would see it, huh.

[He rubs the back of his neck with is free hand, pocketing the gil with the other.]

Nah, it's just a way to let others who normally can't use magic to do so.

[He's not going to mention how half his powers were essentially nerfed before coming here and it's just easier to do things that way for himself, too, nope.]
einspine: (shifty eyes)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-22 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
She spoke his language. In fact, his eye sockets practically sparkle with enthusiasm as she mentions dimension hopping. "YES!!!" He shouts, without realizing how loud he's shouting, because it's Papyrus and this is pretty normal for him. But oh, this is great. Fantastic. Terrific!

He chuckles and brings a hand over his chest. "I'm of the opinion that some sort of dimensional vortex must have opened up. Perhaps a tear in the space time continuum? I've actually dabbled with inter-dimensional travel myself! A little. BUT! I think the real question we should be asking is what sparked this particular rift. Or vacuum."

Tapping his foot, he proceeds to stroke his chin. "Hmmm... perhaps the source is a fellow genius like ourselves, who sought companionship from across the multiverse! So they built a big, memory portal device."

Or maybe he's projecting slightly.
warpstriking: {i raided his closet} (ponder ☈ hopefully bayek's not mad)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-22 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Gladiolus Amicitia, Ignis Scientia, and Prompto Argentum. [A pause.] Pretty sure they'd drag me back just to kill me again if I did, though.

[It's a very lighthearted but serious jab at his retainers. Honestly, he's surprised they haven't shown up to join them or drag him back home. Either or.]
warpstriking: (worried ☈ you'd be the one)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-22 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[The choice of words isn't lost on him. His mind automatically travels back to that shared dream, after the revelation of the Tidemother. Their so brief reunion, tainted by the pain of a farewell. It takes a considerable amount of willpower not to focus on that, and instead on the woman before him. One who he never thought he would be able to so much as touch again until his own calling is fulfilled. That they are together now, their hands still holding onto one another...

It means more than words can say. And if Luna thought he would ever think less of her, she is sorely mistaken. She has done nothing to make him ever feel that way, and that admission does nothing to change that. Yet that she is beating herself up over their current circumstance, no matter how little choice they have in the matter, it is like a knife has cut into him.]


Hey. [His voice is quiet, authoritative yet attempting to be reassuring as he lifts his free hand to cup her cheek — if she will allow it.] We have no control over this — how we got here and how long we stay. Those at the Center said as much, right?

[He smiles warmly at her, but this time, it doesn't quite reach his eyes. His unwittingly mirroring the sad acceptance his father's held for all those years. Noctis knows, what lies in store for him when he returns home. Only the Draconian knows how long he will spend in stasis, slumbering as the Ring absorbs the Crystal's light.

The future she speaks of is one he will never see, either. Not while among the living. Yet he too shares that desire; that worry of what lies in store for their Star while they linger here.]


We will find a way back, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the time between.
sonofgold: (going forward)

[personal profile] sonofgold 2018-03-22 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmm... I guess we are just going to have to wait, then.

[He nods agreement.]

That's why I've been trying to mingle a little, but... once you've talked to everyone else, there really isn't that much to do. I know what you mean, though. Back home I did a whole lot of staring out at the scenery from trains and things when Brother and I were traveling. I think I've had my fill of that.

[As he'd been armor then, he hadn't had much of a choice. Ed, bless him, had slept a lot on those train journeys, but Al's own inability to sleep had left him alone. At least he could read, sketch out new alchemy theories or talk to others then.]
einspine: (sad)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-22 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, human SOULs are extremely powerful! So powerful that they can persist even after death, thanks to their determination.

[This is a scientific fact, courtesy of himself and Undyne! True revolutionaries in the art of soul science!]

As for how... well, the barrier was constructed with a powerful magic equal to that of seven human SOULs. So, to break it, you need an equal power! Otherwise, anyone who comes through gets trapped, just like the rest of us. How tragic!
einspine: (sad)

YEP. This is gonna be amusing

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-22 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
They don't have... hearts? Are you sure you don't mean SOULs? In my experience, those bear a very distinct heart-shape.

[Hmmmm... He's rubbing his chin now. Very interesting. This bears further contemplation!]

...Did somebody take their SOULs? Hearts? Whatever they are! Because from what I've experienced, typically a human SOUL only separates from the body when... erm. Well, let's just say it's unpleasant!
sonofgold: (^_^)

[personal profile] sonofgold 2018-03-22 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Al freezes when he hears the voice- familiar, but one he still hasn't heard in quite a long time. Years, perhaps. He politely ends his current conversation and slowly approaches Roy, a slow grin spreading across his face. The Colonel is here, he's real, and the fact that he's not blind tells Al he's either found a way to get back what was taken, or he's from an earlier point in time than that.

Either way, it doesn't matter.

He salutes his friend; he can't help but do so. It seems appropriate somehow.]


Colonel. That's how Brother and I tend to do things, isn't it?
einspine: (OH MY GOD!!!)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-22 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Papyrus has a built-in Frisk radar. So when he hears a familiar voice amidst all his searching, what does he do? He BARRELS toward his dear friend and companion. Like a missile. A very bony, very tall, and very handsome missile.

"FRIIIIIIIISK!"

He probably doesn't need to run this fast, but. It's Papyrus. Since when is he subtle?
conniemaheswaran: (ConnieExcitedSmile)

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-22 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Connie blushes at the praises. "Um, I wouldn't exactly call myself a genius, but I think we're on the right track here." Seeming to mirror Papyrus' foot tapping, Connie paces across the width of the hallway, hands clasped behind her back. "That is a distinct possibility, but considering how little we know about Vaikuntha, we're just taking shots in the dark about how we ended up here."

"However!" she whirls around, index finger extended. "Finding out the source of the Dream Width is definitely the first place we should start if we want to get back home. Finding out what caused, or is causing, it would most likely lead to a greater understanding of the Cloud in the process, and give us enough data to construct a hypothesis and follow through with the scientific method!"

Connie blinks, Papyrus' words sinking in. "Wait, you traveled to other dimensions before? You've got to tell me about them! What were they like? How different were they from yours?" She pauses. "I ask these questions for, erm, scientific reasons." Another beat. "And because that's incredibly freaking cool!"
sassafrisk: <user name=e8luhs site=tumblr.com> (Smile)

[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-03-22 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Papyrus!" Frisk grins widely, rushing to meet their friend. Their eyes, however, widen when they realize that the phrase "collision course" is more than apt in these circumstances. "Wait wait slow down oh cra-" They crash full force into Papyrus, yelping.
einspine: (nervous)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-22 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
WHOOPSY DOOPSY. That was an unexpected outcome. And upon the crash, Papyrus wobbles backwards. And may have just bonked his head on the floor. Very classy, that skeleton. Clearly, he is a beacon of poise and grace.

No, he totally did not just fall over like a tree. He... uh...

WELL.

Rubbing the back of his head, he tries adjusting himself, because after that surprise collision there are VERY PRESSING matters at hand. Like Frisk!

"Frisk! Are you okay? I hope that surprise crash didn't leave you too rattled!"
sassafrisk: <user name=e8luhs site=tumblr.com> (Default)

[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-03-22 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Frisk gives a thumbs up from within the tangle of limbs and bones. "I'm fine," they say, slightly muffled, and go about the delicate process of getting up. "I'm just glad you're here. I was worried I'd have to go on an epic JRPG adventure all on my lonesome! You know how difficult single-person party challenges are," they joke, but genuine relief is apparent in their voice.
einspine: (confident)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-22 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"And you say you're not a genius!" He's still grinning. Oh, he sees through that humility. He sees through it like a clean, polished window! But humility is good. An admirable trait! Very commendable indeed.

"Well, I may have dabbled in a little bit of interdimensional theory. I've been hard at work on a device meant to bridge gaps between dimensions... with varying degrees of success. But I did receive a lamp from a parallel world! And may or may not have a contact. It's a start!!!"

And better a start than nothing! Every project has to start somewhere. Baby steps before grand strides.
einspine: (confident)

[personal profile] einspine 2018-03-22 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah yes! A difficult conundrum. Especially with mob encounters. And while I'm certain there's a thrill to it, such thrills come second to the unwavering bonds of friendship!" And, oop, back on his feet he goes, striking a pose with his head held high. What a dweeb. "But in all seriousness, it's good to see you here. While I'm certain you could take care of yourself, I'm not sure I want to imagine you stuck in Hotland. Alone. ...With Undyne."
regalblaze: (Knowing 🔪 your pain)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-22 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?"

The muscles might be screaming at him, but Ignis is not used to be taken care of. Especially not by Noct. Not that it's a bad thing, it's just... unusual. A welcome unusual. But his inner advisor and protector scream at him to go with him since Gladio and Prompto are not around.

The people around don't look dangerous but one can never know.
twomeals: ([happy] 19)

[personal profile] twomeals 2018-03-22 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yue always takes the girl's side, he was raised by smart people. This girl looks even smaller than Miko-sama though...the thought makes him wonder for half a second if she might be a goddess too, but rather than asking he's just gonna stay silent for the moment, watching the two.

Might've held back a laugh at Dylas's face but sshhh he's quiet. Silent as the grave! For the space of this tag at least.]
conniemaheswaran: (ConnieExcitedSmile)

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-22 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Papyrus' meager results do nothing to dampen Connie's enthusiasm. "That's still amazing! I mean, even if it's a perfectly ordinary lamp, any background radiation or particles that remain on it after passing through dimensions have to be invaluable for further research. And that's not even mentioning the possibility of communication!"

Connie clears her throat, blushing. "A-anyways, we should probably get focused on our current situation." Taking out a handful of pamphlets marked with notes and various doodles--including one of a fairly faithful artistic rendition of Connie shooting fire out of her hands--Connie rapidly flips to a map of Vaikuntha. "Now. We're going to be landing in the Curti Center, which is here," she points at an isolated island. "They're the experts on the Interdimensional Cloud. If we're seriously going to pursue this, we're probably going to be working closely with them. Here," her finger moves to a western landmass, "is the Ancient Oktavian State, which is apparently where most of Vaikuntha's technology comes from. Any other academic findings we can probably get from its capital, Von Oktavia.

"Vaikuntha is a pretty dangerous place, full of monsters and dungeons and stuff, so the locals have developed the Job system. No, it's not like working at a fast food chain. Jobs are a sort of... magical aura that accelerates or allows learning in certain areas, like swordfighting, healing, or casting spells." Connie chews on the end of a pencil that she's pulled apparently out of nowhere. "If we want to make any headway, we're probably going to want to stop and grab our Job asterisks first. That way, we can defend ourselves if any monsters decide that we look tasty while we're out in the field. Beginners get two jobs, one active, one passive, and they can switch between them at will. They also have a reserve job, which they can only switch out every two weeks or so."
launders: (worried)

[personal profile] launders 2018-03-22 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Right this way.

[She doesn't have the Becky voice in her all of a sudden.]
launders: (annoyed)

[personal profile] launders 2018-03-22 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
What are you doing here? It's fifth period, you should be in phys ed.

[Yeah, she's had enough of this place already.]
stfuporom: (Disarmed)

[personal profile] stfuporom 2018-03-22 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
The place reeked, and Palom knew it. Honestly he had no reason to be here, and he wasn't about to go and get an assignment as his excuse to go out into a decrepit crypt. No, he's here for one reason and one reason only: he wants to let out some steam on some helpless zombos.

He decided he'll figure out how to be productive after. Maybe.

For now, Palom was content with blasting the ever living heck out of skeletons, shades, spirits, and all the other spookables that were coming near him. It was cathartic, but he was starting to get the desire for a real challenge. It was at that moment he hears something coming in on him, fast. A confident smirk came to his face and he swiveled around, a powerful fire spell ready to be unleashed on the person next to the--wait that's not a zombie.

"GET DOWN." Was the only thing he could say as the spell was unleashed.