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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!

halffamiliar: (dour)

III

[personal profile] halffamiliar 2018-03-18 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
[The wind blows through the hair of the girl in a peculiar suit and hat as they lean against the railing. There's a frown on their face.]

Yeah, this's great, but we really miss flying through the sky with our own wings.
transect: (:\)

rutile | houseki no kuni

[personal profile] transect 2018-03-18 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
b. CURTI CENTRE
( most of you are creatures of the like rutile has never seen before. they're showing their interest in just that fact by looking the different people overβ€” the humans especially. you may experience an unpleasant poke in your side, if you're stationary enough. )

I see, this part is rather soft, isn't it? Hmm.

g. GET A JERB
( having been serving as a doctor to the gems for so long, it seemed only logical to take the same career path in this new world, didn't it? perhaps you've just come in for a check up, maybe that fighting-learning curve has left you with a broken bone or two. need some stitches? no problem, this physician will help you with all of those things...

which is made obvious when they enter the examination room, with a rather large scalpel in hand, gleaming. and in the other hand? some kind of... bone... saw... )


Now then, what seems to be the problem?

j. WILDGEM
( up for any shenanigans! )
Edited 2018-03-18 01:33 (UTC)
singerofspells: A humpback whale underwater.  Image is cropped around the head. (Default)

A

[personal profile] singerofspells 2018-03-18 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
{S'reee had calmed down once they had found a tank, now that she no longer felt the crushing sense of her own (much reduced) weight. But she could still agree with the strange man's comment.]

I don't think any one of us will disagree.

[Calmer. Not calm. And realizing that the best thing she could do was gather information.]
righthandstand: (tough guy)

Okuyasu Nijimura | Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

[personal profile] righthandstand 2018-03-18 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
Curti Center

[Okuyasu has sat and nodded along with Cid's explanation of what had happened - people show up in the Dream Width, never at such a high number before, you'll have to live here likely forever yadda yadda. It sucks that he doesn't have his Stand anymore, but getting other superpowers doesn't seem so bad until Claire says--]

I still gotta go to school?! [He slouches, slack-jawed and wide eyes directed at the Elezen.] But they got different subjects here! I'm never gonna be free until I'm an old man!

[How despairing! Okuyasu throws an arm over his eyes and --- is he crying?]

The Monk Guild

Psh, I don't need to learn how to fight! I'm a punk, y'know? [Okuyasu thumps a fist against his chest proudly. Learning how to beat up a guy is middle school stuff (for someone who had a childhood similar to his). Punching a dummy can't be all that hard.]

Fine, I'll show you. Watch the mighty Okuyasu at work!

[He throws a fist at the leather figure. And does not expect it to hurt as much.]

... [Slowly pulls his hand away and stuffs it into his pocket.]

Mognet Post

guys guys theres this restaurant run by a chef from lavode thats opening up and their food is super cheap!! im going in on opening day whos in?

Wild Card

[His me up with anything! I can match brackets or prose]
checkmate_past: (12. Tactics)

G!

[personal profile] checkmate_past 2018-03-18 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Actually, yes!"

[Comes a voice from behind a ten stack pile of books. One that sounds a little relieved to be getting help, to boot.]

"I'd like to find out the number of books that can be checked out a time. Also if you could carry this or put it on top of the stack, that would be really helpful. I can't reach that high."

[A robe clad hand manages to snake out from behind the books, holding an extra door stopper on top of everything else.

The titles she's selected also seem to run the gamut; a beginning, intermediate and advanced guide to magic, air ship travel, the care and raising of chocobos, "Tripping Over Triple Triad" and an assortment of others.]
regalblaze: (Post Altissia 10 πŸ”ͺ)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-18 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
[The call of his name made his stomach drop and twist all at the same time. He's here- his voice doesn't sound hurt, only alarmed. Probably from the place they are at.]

Noct! Thank goodness, you're alright. [Nothing else matters, really. If Noctis is alright, everything will be fine. They'll somehow manage to maneuver through this confusing situation.

He gives Noctis a nod, sighing in relief, the hand doing more than just reassuring him. Ignis' brain finally stops panicking and starts thinking. So Prompto is alright. Or rather, will be. The absence of Gladio is alarming but two out of three retainers are here. If they found each other, they will find their Shield as well.]


Where are we? I don't hear the engine of that diabolic thing at Zegnautus Keep.

[Ignis shifts to the side to let Noct sit down next to him, in case he wants to.]
righthandstand: (he scream)

G

[personal profile] righthandstand 2018-03-18 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
[Actually Okuyasu decides that he doesn't need to get his burns treated, he'll do it the old fashioned way and dunk it in ice.]

It's nothing! I forgot I need to do my homework!

[He sucks in a breath and turns around.]
zanarkandian: (just whistle)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-18 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
[He makes a small series of croaks that would've been 'Yuna!' if he could talk. But he can't, so he hops up on her shoulder for, uh. Moral support, careful not to jab her..

His little limbs flail. He points at the green frog and waves his arms, trying to gesture 'don't let it touch you!' ]
warpstriking: (ring ☈ when you will to rise)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
"Right? Bad enough on an easily cleaned surface..." He shuddered slightly, before giving Shiro a sympathetic glance. "Luckily never had that problem, at least." The sick. "Gotcha."

He wouldn't say a word on whatever Voltron was. He had this particular royal's word on that. He paused, though - wracking his brain for any semblance of a clue as to how he himself had gone from where he'd been to suddenly outer space. "Not at all," he replied, both aggravated and honest as he emphasized all three words. "Could tell you everything before this perfectly, but not how I got from Point A to Point B."

Maybe even C, if this was the third place in the equation. Though even that was unknown. They could have simply appeared in those cots for all he knew.
zanarkandian: (smiling sunshine)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-18 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Tidus smiles widely as he starts browsing the selection, handling each cover with care. He finally picks one and nods.]

Thanks. I think I might really start to like this place.
daggercubed: (03)

[personal profile] daggercubed 2018-03-18 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
I'll admit... [He unsheathes one of his daggers, then turns it. It's polished; reflective. He can see his face in it, now behind a helm. The dragon's head portion can slide down, like a visor.

He leaves it up.]
...it has a style, all put together.

[Then Vax looks up. He raises an eyebrow.] You had a specific sword, then? ...It didn't talk, did it?
zanarkandian: (so many wonders)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-18 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Tidus nods along, understanding more than he used to. "I only had a small buckler for a shield. It worked all right once I got the hang of it---but I usually use something light, one-handed. I'm trying to find a job that'll work for me here."

He grins. "Want to practice when we get our weapons?"
regalblaze: (Post Altissia 7 πŸ”ͺ)

C

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-18 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Leaned on the wall of the ship, Ignis smiles, his hands crossed over his chest. It's been a while since he heard Noctis excited over something. Especially after everything that transpired in last few weeks.

"It is impressive that we are not feeling any kind of turbulence," Ignis says with a soft hum of approval. And he should know the best, seeing that his the loss of his eyesight kept just sharpening his other senses. At this rate, he'll be able to hear people whispering in the other room.
daggercubed: (08)

[personal profile] daggercubed 2018-03-18 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, they're called chickens.

[Vax frowns a little at the chocobo. He points to himself, then to his eyes, then to the chocobo. It's on watch.

The chocobo narrows its adorable blue eyes in turn.]


I suppose I can see it being... friendly... or maybe planning to boot me in the ass after it throws me off. Are you from here?
zanarkandian: (smiling sunshine)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-18 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Not really," he admits with a little laugh. "Everybody called me a crybaby. They were probably right. But having people to help you really helps, and it's not always as hard as it is at first."
zanarkandian: (who asked you to watch)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-18 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, so you're like a queen! I'm sorry!

[He bows. Should've clued in earlier, dude.]

Anyway, I'm Tidus, star blitzball player from, uh...somewhere. Nice to meet you.
daggercubed: (14)

Obviously I am partial to him. :E

[personal profile] daggercubed 2018-03-18 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
I have many, many reservations. [A sigh. But, then he follows after Lucky.]

They look kind of delicious. I feel like I might be an asshole for pointing this out.
chocobosnap: (pic#12045177)

[personal profile] chocobosnap 2018-03-18 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
[For Prompto, it hasn't been long since he saw Noct, but Noct to him is gone and he is terrified and anxious and kind of a mess of nerves, but Noctis is familiar.

He exhales and calms down a little.]


Noct! I'm so glad to see you.

[They don't normally hug that much, but this time it's warranted on his end, if Noct will allow it, he's going to wrap his arms around him and give him a squeeze.]
zanarkandian: (so many wonders)

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-03-18 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
"I might regret this, but...as hard as you want. Blitz is a tough game---but we've both been training, so I'm sure we can take it So let's go!"

[He feints right, switches his hands up, and attempts to throw the ball past Chrom. He's close but not quite playing at his full strength, just to see where his baseline strength is.]
checkmate_past: (03. Curious)

G.

[personal profile] checkmate_past 2018-03-18 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a brief tapping on his shoulder. Brief, both because it's urgent and the person behind him is still adjusting to the whole 'flesh and stone' deal. Someone in a modified crew uniform is up in the passenger cabin, a little oil smudging her fingers and cheeks.]

"Hey, so... those drinks that you're selling. Could I buy or borrow one for a bit? I'm not too particular on which it's just,"

[Robin tries to drop her voice a little lower. No sense in spooking the passengers, since they're still in the sky.]

"There may be an issue with the engine heating, and I MIGHT need something a little more substantial than water and you were the first person I found. Nothing critical-"

[There's a slight rattle and resounding BAM, courtesy of the air ship.]

"...Yet."
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[personal profile] sirenslight 2018-03-18 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
"Nope. It was just this huge thing with a blade formed of light. The Sword of the Aegis. Aka, me."

[She beams with a bit of pride for a second, before she slides down the visor over his face, just to see how it looks.]

"And I guess it does have a certain appeal."
nanaimo_bar: (nanamo11)

[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-18 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
[She laughs a little, hiding her mouth behind her hand in a ladylike giggle.]

Nay, the pleasure is all mine, master Tidus. You've naught a home of origin? Much like the Warrior who graces my lands with their presence.

[She smiled and got up from her sitting position.] Come, let us explore. I am certain we may find yet your companions if you look hard enough.
jeido: commissioned art. do not take (I’m never going back)

Jade Curtiss | Tales of the Abyss

[personal profile] jeido 2018-03-18 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
B. Common Curtiss-y

[It doesn't take much for Jade to keep his level mask upon hearing of this place's name from the locals out and about, but it certainly is another brand of trying to see all these rather familiar place names on the map, a dozen possibilities swimming around idly in his head as he wonders why that is the case.

He's leaning against a wall, studying the latest set of pamphlets given to him when he feels a pair of eyes on him. Lifting his gaze from the papers, he meets them square on, his usual, polite smile on his face.]


...Is there anything I can help you with?

F/G. A Militaristic Approach

[Jade doesn't really wait for anyone to get passive-aggressive about him about finding an actual job. Once he's settled his business on the Asterisk front, he takes the time to check out the listings, as well as some of these "quests" available for adventurers to partake in.

While certain jobs have caught his eye, he supposes that he might as well take advantage of the freedom afforded him before he commits to any of these seeming long-term commitments so to speak.

...And that is how Jade Curtiss, colonel and fonist extraordinaire, finds himself working a simple janitor job for a few days. Despite the task not being his idea of a good time, it seemed like an interesting way to get another view of the culture around the place, as well as come across any other information he wouldn't otherwise.

That said, it doesn't stop him from being a small terror of a kind, sighing dramatically as folds his hands over his deck brush and rests his chin lightly on top of it.]


...This job is quite the number on my poor, old bones.

[Perhaps you're his unfortunate coworker, or a hapless passerby less than aware of his ability to push warehouse crates with just one hand. Will you end up doing his job for him... or not?]

Wildcard!

[Feel free to hit me up with anything else!]
gathersnomoss: (serious)

Re: G.

[personal profile] gathersnomoss 2018-03-18 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
[And Zelgadis is going to wince at the bang]

Would an ice spell be more useful than these tiny bottles of water?
warpstriking: (down ☈ as a child)

[personal profile] warpstriking 2018-03-18 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
["Alright" was relative. Physically, he's fine. Everything else... well, maybe when they're not surrounded by a bunch of strangers he'll say something at least. Until then, the only sign Ignis and Ignis alone will notice is that his ringed hand is slightly shaking despite how he keeps his tone in check. With all the uncertainty and trepidation in the air, someone has to step up. Might as well be him.

It wasn't just reassuring to Ignis, either - that simple little touch. Something inside him twists as he fends off much of the emotions he's been fighting with ever since he-

No. Focus, Noct. Ignis needs him to be his eyes right now, and he'll focus on that until he notices Prompto getting up. Or if they hear someone else call their names. Either or.]


I don't know. [He's not sure how else to say that; nothing's really all that comforting otherwise.] I think it's some kind of ship, but it's nothing like what the Niffs have come up with. No one here really seems to know what's going on, either.

That's not all. I caught a glimpse of what's outside thanks to some kind of lounge area in the other room. We're in space.
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