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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Uai | Original Character

[ubiquitously]

[A. Retrieval]

[Uai is not one of those retrieved peoples to be filled with wonderment and confusion. He's glaring daggers around the airship, judging everyone and sizing them up. Someone must be negating his magic somehow. That's the only explanation. And assumes it's one of you. He's not shy about glaring with accusing eyes until someone finally cracks, either.]

[B. Curti Center]

[It takes a while for Uai to cool down entirely. He's done tours of town, he has so many pamphlets, and he has generally done his best to become well-informed... and stay busy. He at least understands logically that he's stuck here.

It isn't until he steps into his new temporary housing that the situation finally hits him emotionally. As he gives the room a sweeping look, tears finally cloud his pink eyes. When he realizes he isn't alone here, Uai chirps (like a bird,) and claps his hands over his face.]

Sorry... Sorry. [Wiping his face, he tries to pretend no one saw that.] ... I guess we'll be getting to know each other.

[G. Get a Job]

[Being assigned to a Chocobo farm felt like a bad joke at first. Being surrounded by cute birds is just salt in his wounds. He put a lot of effort into pretending he didn't like them at first, but Uai can later be found tending to one of them affectionately.]

Ah, you're really soft. Like baby chicks. [He giggles almost girlishly.] So cute. Too bad I can't take you all home.

[If anyone sees him like this, he's going to be really embarrassed.]

A!

[takyumi]

[Where Takumi comes from, he's the one that glares suspiciously at newcomers - so someone staring suspiciously at him like he's someone suspicious is definitely suspicious indeed. It's a situation that requires a tactful address in order to diffuse the silent, glowering animosity between two strangers in order to forge a mutually good and beneficial first impression--]

What's your problem?

[Or that. That's also an option. Way to go.]

[ubiquitously]

[It is hardly a 'good tactic' to blame whoever makes eye contact with you. But here he is: Blaming Takumi.

Or at least, being suspicious of him.]

Isn't it obvious? We can't go home. Isn't that everyone's problem?

[Except it wouldn't be a problem for the culprit. So... more unjust glaring.]

*did you just meme at me, sir*

[takyumi]

[Wow excuse you but do not sass him when you were totally the one that started it.]

Uh, yeah, of course it's obvious. That doesn't mean it's obvious why you're looking at me like you're ready to pick a fight.

*uai, i would never!*

[ubiquitously]

[Is this the part where he admits that he's suspicious of Takumi? That seems like the wrong move.

So Uai turns his head away, adding to his childish behavior with an explanation:]

There, you happy? Didn't know there were rules against staring at people in this world.

[You are kind of staring at him in a particularly rude manner, Uai.]

[takyumi]

[Wow seriously though what is your problem, guy? Takumi doubles down, crossing his arms and huffing.]

If having some basic manners is a rule then I guess? But that's a thing anywhere, or at least it should be.

[ubiquitously]

Well, excuse me for being suspicious. But someone here has to be responsible. Trying to figure out who.

[Just going to stare holes into their heads into they crack, apparently.]

A

[poisonwish]

Dirty looks? Really? If Uai wanted to start something over sour grapes, Snow would show him a thing or two about crab apples. This sort of disrespect was intolerable.

Raising a perfect eyebrow and placing his hands on slender hips, the "princess" sneered at the peasant who dared stare at him. "Do you have a problem?" Snow White demanded.

[ubiquitously]

Not unless you're going to start one.

[Survival Tips: Not this.

But Uai is committed to this bad mood and willing to share it.]

[poisonwish]

Me?

[Snow White sneered, looking down his nose at the boy.]

Tell me, then, is there some other reason you've been glaring at me this whole time? Or do you just really want to make an enemy right away?

G

[occultfan]

[Ada never really had done work like this, but looking after fluffy birds was not really the worst thing in the world. In fact, she was finding it rather fun. They were so soft and fluffy and kind of adorable.]

They are really soft.

[So someone has spotted the other and thought to join in.]

[ubiquitously]

[Uai almost opened his mouth to agree, but his pride blocked the conversation. Realizing he's been caught admiring cute, fluffy birbs, he freezes up.]

Ahhh... haaa. Y, Yeah...

[Then turns away, as if he can hide his identity. Because the blue strip of hair and trademark braid aren't going to give him away.]

Well, being soft isn't always good. Makes them vulnerable, I'll bet.

[occultfan]

Well they can fly technically, so if they are in trouble they can just fly away.

[Not counting predators that can probably fly after them.]

Plus... I am sure if they need to, they can fight back. Especially if there is a good reason.