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Melodies Of Eternity Moderators ([personal profile] eternitymods) wrote in [community profile] memesofeternity2018-03-17 08:14 pm
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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!

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[personal profile] songbird_slayer 2018-03-21 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
That all depends on who you ask. It's all in the cocoa, dear- if it hasn't been fiddled with, it turns a lovely red color in response to its neighboring ingredients. Some would use the juice of beets or even food dye to achieve the same effect.

The top is cream cheese icing.

[She then took a small plate, cut a slice and divvied it up into bite-sized portions. One was offered to him.]

Here- try this on for size and tell me what you think.
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[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2018-03-21 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
I get it- so it's the good stuff. The real stuff.

[And out comes a slab. He tries not to salivate too hard at a just a glance, but still can't chomp down on it fast enough. A free cake sample? What kind of sick weirdo would he have to be to turn THAT down?

...But his look went from curiosity to being almost aglow with ravenous satisfaction once the flavor had actually sunken in.]


OH, that's GOOD. That's the one I'll be havin'. You one'a those Gourmands I hear about?
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[personal profile] songbird_slayer 2018-03-21 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, no, though I gave it some thought. I learned of eating monsters among guild members and decided that was a little beyond my scope of comfort. 'Tis a hobby.

[She turned to prepare a slice for him.]

So, that'll be 5 gil, and you get your choice of a cup of coffee or tea with it. Are you staying or do you need to make a dash?
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[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2018-03-21 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
...eating monsters. [Ugh, he was worried that those rumors were just an exaggeration, but now he was just trying his hardest NOT to picture how that would have to look. Think of a nice field of flowers, Red. In the end, he popped his gil on the table and quickly changed the subject.] Coffee, please. Extra cream. And I've got time to take a seat.

So you're not from around here, either?
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[personal profile] songbird_slayer 2018-03-25 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, no... I'm not exactly from anywhere. My family had itchy feet in the day to day. Oh, but I can't say I've seen anyone look quite like you!

[A warmed mug and saucer, and she slipped her prehensile tail around the kettle of coffee to bring it over. She absently poured into the mug with it, leaving extra room while her hands busied with filling the little porcelain pitcher with cream. Once finished, she passed them along to him before collecting the gil for deposit.]

Sugar's on the table, dear. Please take your time and enjoy.
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[personal profile] mech_and_mutt 2018-03-25 07:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I get that. The only place I call 'home' is an airship that hops from place to place all the time. There's somethin' to be said for--

[...Red's left staring, immobilized, bone nearly falling out of his mouth as she lifts up the kettle by her tail. He even glances back to his own and gives it a quick swish side-to-side... nope, not even close.]

How long'd it take you to perfect that trick??
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[personal profile] songbird_slayer 2018-04-03 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[She smiled, quirking a brow at him.]

Oh, years. Only once my tail had grown long enough, of course. As it turns out, one must build tail muscle as one would build arm or leg strength. Thus I take any opportunity.

[A coin was gathered up by the tip of her tail and given a few handy toss-and-catches.]