TEST DRIVE MEME

[eternitymods]

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!

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[littlemhigan]

(hi I'm a warrior of light but feel free to not recognize me)

[Castor, who had up until that time been nursing something of a headache looks up sharply at the voice. The alarmingly familiar voice. It takes a moment before her eyes settle on...]

N-nanamo?!

Re: A

[nanaimo_bar]

{okay! I usually run with Derplander as Nanamo's anyhow, just for "generic" sake unless psl)

[Nanamo looked up at her name, as she glanced over and found the white-haired woman sitting there. Puzzled, she inquired,]

You know my name?

[littlemhigan]

I....Nanamo, do you...not recognize me?

[It seems to sting, a little bit.]

[nanaimo_bar]

Nay, unfortunately not due to these circumstances. However, if you know me, then you simply must introduce yourself.

[The offer is on the table there.]

[littlemhigan]

[Hoo boy this got weird.

Castor stands, pivots, and then kneels before the Sultana, bowing her head as is appropriate. She schools her voice back to Ul'dahn patterns so she doesn't sound quite so backwater.]

Castor Westmoore, at Your Graces' command. I met you the first time under the Sultantree, many moons ago.

[nanaimo_bar]

I see. Pray forgive my notion, but the last time I saw the Warrior was a scant moon ago and I can only chalk it up to us being from different, similar, stars.

[She smiled however and nodded.] I am glad to see the Warrior comes in all shapes and sizes. None could be so interesting as interacting with a dear friend from another realm.

[littlemhigan]

I was blessed to earn your friendship once before and I would be blessed to have the chance to earn it again, Your Grace.

[There's a small pang of sadness in Castors's chest as Nanamo's words remind her of the Warriors of Darkness...but...]

'All shapes and sizes?' Would Your Grace care to elaborate?

[nanaimo_bar]

Then you shall have it. [Said Nanamo with a smile.]

The Warrior of my realm is a man, hyur in nature, midlander. Short cropped hair and piercing blue eyes.

[littlemhigan]

[That pang gets a little stronger, but Castor keeps her easy smile]

Midlander? Psh! I hope he is, at least, handsome! I jest. Should the gods allow it, I should like to meet him one day.

[nanaimo_bar]

Handsome as any other, though he has little sense sometimes. But no matter, come, tell me about your star and the world you hail from.

[littlemhigan]

If ye' ask me, that lack of sense is a problem with men across the face of Hydaelyn.

[Oops her accent might have slipped back to an Ala Mhigan one there. y i k e s.]

I can't imagine it would be altogether much different from yours, save that I've usurped the part of your strapping Midlander hero.

[nanaimo_bar]

Sometimes it feels that way.

[nanamo smiled a little as she asked,] Did you and I go on a "trip" together to meet Master Godbert then? Then the answer is yes.

[littlemhigan]

Aye we did. [ Castor is trying not to think about how wierd this all is.] And then followed it up with a second trip to visit our dear Lord Lolorito.

[Thinking on it, the last time she'd seen Nanamo was in the streets of Ala Mhigo when...]

Unless meeting Godbert was the last memory you have of your Warrior...?

[nanaimo_bar]

Nay, my memory extends beyond that to the meeting atop Ala Mhigo.

[Nanamo smiled at her, tilting her head.] T'would seem that our memories align. It is a good sign that we come from similar stars, and naught a gender would separate our interaction dear friend.

[littlemhigan]

Full glad am I to have a friend here, then! [Castor's smile is a mix of genuine happiness and sheer relief.] Come what may, should Your Grace require help, know that I will come.

[nanaimo_bar]

Then come, come, speak plainly like one would a friend. [urged Nanamo with a smile.]

T'would be a shame for holding station when we do not need it in this world. My title holds little sway for the people at the moment. Tell me of your adventures; of the primal Byakko and the Previously-Deceased Manderville Scion.