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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!

garyoutensei: (a culture of destruction)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-03-23 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
-Baiken gave a flat look at Hunk, then at his hand, and then at the bin he'd just barfed into not that long ago.-

For reason, I don't have much of an appetite.
garyoutensei: (obsessed with the afterlife)

[personal profile] garyoutensei 2018-03-23 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
-Baiken shrugged, stepping up into the practice area and approaching the dummy. She rolled her neck before planting a foot behind her, sliding into a low stance, and letting her hand rest on the tsuba of her sword.

A moment passed, almost as if she was intentionally building tension, but more that she wanted to make completely sure the space around her was clear, until she drew her sword in a flash. One could blink and miss the two cuts she'd levied against the dummy, but it was definitely enough to leave two noticeable gashes. One in the throat, and one across its chest.-
mech_and_mutt: (BUH)

whew, i was worried it'd be unwelcome

[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2018-03-23 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
It's--

[He was cut off by the sudden shrieking just as much as he was by the clenching of his jaw; and by the time Hunk's response had finally abated, Red still had his ears yanked down in an attempt to muffle the noise.

It would be another few seconds before his fur stopped bristling, and his wince relaxed enough to speak a few words.]


C'mon, am I really that scary?!
studdedcouncilprez: (Time out)

its all good this is amazing

[personal profile] studdedcouncilprez 2018-03-23 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Makoto herself had to cover her ears as well. She could understand the sentiment, but she was standing RIGHT THERE.]

[Waiting for the dog-guy to speak was definitely the better idea, because her ears felt much better when he finally did.]


I don't think that was fear as much as it was... unbridled joy. Or maybe it was fear, I don't know.

[She then realized who she was talking to and felt a pang of embarrassment.] O-Oh um... not that I find you scary either. I... just am not used to seeing people of your... um... species?

Oh my god, I am totally botching this firs impression...
righthandstand: (yeah!!)

[personal profile] righthandstand 2018-03-23 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
i'm a monk, what do you think
i'm the KING of leg day
I could stand for eight hours straight!
palitutu: ([02])

[personal profile] palitutu 2018-03-23 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Opens book, writes down the names. All Good. Noctis would be allowed to go peacefully knowing his remnants would be appropriately taken care of. ]

Let us hope it does not come to that.

[ She smiled and bowed respectfully. ]

We can be on our way. My name is Palitutu by the way, adventurer and crystal researcher.
palitutu: ([08])

[personal profile] palitutu 2018-03-23 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Let us be on our way then.

[ Palitutu walked by the armorer, but stopped, pondering. Whilst she had no doubt the Sultanate could afford the finer HQ sets whilst in Ul'Dah, finances might prove to be more of an issue here. ]

As a Gunslinger, you need a gear set that shall allow you to retain your mobility and shall not impede your aim. Yet, we also need something that will also offer you heavy defense against enemy attacks. Such a well-crafted piece will not come at a low price.
nanaimo_bar: (nanamo7)

[personal profile] nanaimo_bar 2018-03-23 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
And the issue of coin as well. Yes, I see the problem at hand. In truth, being at range would require the need for mobility.

[She stopped at the window to gaze inside for a moment.] In truth, I have been saving coin for such a need. It will drain my coffers for the time being, but protective equipment is better well spent on a piece that can weather the shockwaves of such a monster.
peninhand: (bad 001)

[personal profile] peninhand 2018-03-23 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
...

[ So... She would rather die than answer such a simple question. It could very well be the signs of a deeper psyche, or a trait forcing further interactions before she would speak up. She hoped the former. Usually, in fictional works, when one was close to death was when they opened up and said things they would never before. Yet again, wasn't that true as well to an extent for real people?

Regardless, discerning whether someone was real or not wasn't as easy without the foresight she had had before. ]


Is it so terrible to want an answer to one's question? I just want... [A pause. Insisting any further would reveal her motives, and they were not something one could understand or sympathize with. She had said too much already.] Ahaha~ I'm sorry, I'm really saying foolish things, aren't I? And risking our lives.

[ Not that she cared much for her own life if it was all an illusion, but... There was too much of a risk her companion was real. ]
peninhand: (baf 003)

[personal profile] peninhand 2018-03-23 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There was little need to worry for Monika, she seemed quite fast and in control of what skills she had already learned. If anything, what was worrying what was went through her head. How long would it take for her to have such an occasion to test the reality of this world?

It was a death or life situation. She could stop where she stood and press him for questions. She could betray him with a Chaotic Rune and see what would happen once the Sahagins caught up to him. Doing either of these things would give her the answers she needed, or at least more information than she had had before. There was nothing more important than that to her. She could do it and wanted to do it.

Yet... She didn't have a backup plan to save him or to fix things. There wasn't a way for her to cheat her misdeeds like she had before. It was all or nothing. ]


...

[ She frozen for a second, staring at him. ]

Prismatic Missiles!

[ She cast the spell, to the Sahagins pursuing them, and kept running away. With her spells and their speed, they would no longer be able to catch up to them. ]

Don't worry for me, I think we're out of danger.

[personal profile] screwyoujasonandgods 2018-03-23 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
When our lives are on the line and we are stuck in the middle of a hornet's nest? OF COURSE IT IS!

[As if on cue, some of the Sahagin caught up. However, Caster was livid right now. So much so she unleashes a spell strong enough to knock the creature far away again. But she knew they couldn't keep this up.]

I wish I could forget, but you are trying my patience.

[She rushes and grabs Monika's arm, gripping harder than usual. She felt like a mother all over again.]

You and I will indeed have a LONG conversation about nearly getting us both killed. But only after we flee back to the town.
orisa: (Default)

Re: G

[personal profile] orisa 2018-03-23 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Do you require assistance using the crosswalk?"

While Orisa had no problem repeating herself, the young woman's confusion exacerbated her own. The centaur blinked twice, looking out to the crosswalk then over her shoulder at the few vehicles behind her.

"Is some other form of assistance you require? I should not block the flow of traffic unnecessarily."
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orisa: (Default)

Re: Orisa | Overwatch

[personal profile] orisa 2018-03-23 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
" This is the behavior known as 'flirtation', correct?"

Orisa chuckled, before rubbing the back of her head. Her shoulders slumped slightly, in an attempt to portray the correct amount of sheepishness to illustrate her sentiment.

"I apologize. I know that there are some Omnics that would be interested in reciprocation, but I fear such behavior on my end would be ...inappropriate."

Satified with the expression of her intent, Orisa returned once more to a neutral position.

How shall I address you?
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Re: Orisa | Overwatch

[personal profile] sassafrisk 2018-03-23 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Frisk smiles, rubbing the back of their head. "Eh, it's fine. Flirting is just how I introduce myself. Frankly, I'm just surprised that you have sophisticated enough AI to know I'm punning. Most robots I know would probably go on a funny tangent about their systems being perfectly functional. I'm Frisk, by the way." Dang. I'm starting to sound like you, Cap.
spaceforged: (The distance between us)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-23 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I see. [It’s a little bit awkward after all the informality of Voltron and back home as far back as the Garrison. He rubs the back of his neck and nods.] It’s a little complicated but I’d see myself more as a captain or an officer. Our commander isn’t here.

At least...I haven’t found her yet. I was just a fighter pilot before everything happened. [Then it all went horribly wrong. He drops his hand back to his side.]

Anyway it’s nice to meet you. If you have any questions about what we’ve seen, or what other planets are like, I’d be happy to help.
regalblaze: (Masterful 🔪 I will remember you)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-23 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Those ten minutes felt like an eternity. He had tried standing up, but his legs seriously protested and he just ended up plopping back down. The waiting for Noct to come back was spent as if he was sitting on needles. He did, however, pay attention to people passing by, trying to catch the familiar glimpse of golden, chocobo hair or tall, muscular frame.

Nothing.

When Noctis came back, Ignis visibly relaxed, knowing that he's fine. He accepted the tea with a grateful smile. Still, the lack of Gladio and Prompto is bugging him. "I heard people mentioning that this is a spaceship." Perhaps they went out of the infirmary to wander around and look for Noct and him in return.
spaceforged: (Set a course number o- okay old joke.)

[personal profile] spaceforged 2018-03-23 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
The air is still for just a moment and between that beat and the next Shiro meets his eyes and nods. The serious look on his face is one of absolute authority. He holds out his left hand to him. Trust for trust. His voice lowers accordingly, “Then as the Leader of Voltron, I accept your word and give my own. We’ll find your people and anything I and my team can do to help, we’ll do it.”

He pauses and adds, “Yes, the Black Lion is important. It’s one of the only things that can stand against the forces against peace and freedom. ...one of five. Even one missing and we can’t do everything we can. Finding out where it is, is a critical objective. ...after I understand where we are and where my team is.”
regalblaze: (Post Altissia 8 🔪)

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-03-23 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Prompto would be surprised. But, right now, he's not going to push it. They are in too much of a bigger predicament, being stuck here, to start an argument (of sorts). Still- Ignis will not forget that tone because he does care about Prompto.]

Hopefully, the residence has enough space to accommodate all of us.
conniemaheswaran: (ConnieDangerous)

I

[personal profile] conniemaheswaran 2018-03-23 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
As Sadou flees, he brushes against a young girl perusing a field journal, muttering something about calamities and weaknesses. She looks up to apologize for running into him, but when she sees the Sahagin advancing, she whips out a rod and yells, "Fire!" launching a fireball from the tip of her rod at the fishmen.
oneirism: (I've got nothing clever around you)

[personal profile] oneirism 2018-03-23 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[With the fight over, Lapis lets her astrolabe fade away with a wave of her hand - the tension in her shoulders sagging now as she sighs quietly.]

Alright, this way.

[To the river they go! True to her word, the river is a short walk away - Lapis stepping back once more so he can wash that gross slime off.]

So, are you injured at all besides being covered in slime?
swordchucksyo: (hmmmmm)

Sidequests maybe?

[personal profile] swordchucksyo 2018-03-23 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fighter has learned one thing in his life: a new town means a new weapons shop, which means new swords. Unfortunately, the shops here lacked the obvious signs he's used to and he has no idea which one he's supposed to go into. He stands in the middle of the sidewalk, oblivious to anyone that grumbles as they step around him, and stares at the two shops in front of him. There's only one thing to do:]

Eenie meenie miney moe....
studdedcouncilprez: (Study session)

[personal profile] studdedcouncilprez 2018-03-23 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Likewise! [Poor Shiro. Unfortunately Makoto is so used to the honorifics that she's not even aware that they could be making him uncomfortable.]

[She also backs down a little bit at the offer for information of planets and the like. She's not sure how this world works, but she doesn't feel any unnecessary knowledge will be a good idea considering what she could bring back and how that would affect her world...]

[Her eyes widen a bit at one possibility.]
Actually, yes there is one question. I'm not used to interplanetary-slash-intergalactic-slash-interdimensional travel, but maybe you can tell me: Have you met many worlds like this, that fundamentally alter the laws of how things work and draws in people from multiple locations and time periods?

[She gives a nervous chuckle, crossing her arm across herself and squeezing her arm to relieve the tension.] To be blunt, this is way out of my depth, and any information could be extremely helpful in the circumstances we find ourselves in.
jocoeur: (u_u)

[personal profile] jocoeur 2018-03-23 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
( at her steam of questions, akira falls silent. one of the corners of his mouth seems to dig in slightly, with an unhappy shake of his head. he hadn't seen any of those people, let alone sae niijima. though that last one... might have been good news, depending on where he stood. )

You're the first one I've seen. ( and then— ) I thought I was alone.
swordchucksyo: (fighterdoken)

If the grabbing is a no-go let me know and I can change it!

[personal profile] swordchucksyo 2018-03-23 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wait, was she actually waiting for him and not ditching him? That's new! Still, it makes sense to run given how angry the coeurl seems.

He tightens his grip on his sword and stares at the thing square in its eyes.]


Then I guess there's only one thing to do.

[And like a flash, he's grabbing her wrist and fleeing for the hills regardless of how well Renge is able to keep up with him.]

Run away!!
mech_and_mutt: (Smile)

[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2018-03-23 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, this is only my second. [Besides, he could quit any time he wanted to; he's just a little stressed out, new world and all. And he doesn't want to.]

Alright. I'm Red, by the way. Red Savarin, Hunter-for-hire.

[Speaking of which...]

Don't you get a title as a witch, too? 'Madame' something or 'Witch of the' something?