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!

Comments

[einspine]

[At least he's at least somewhat covered! A red cape, a white labcoat, and either he's got shoulderpads or there's something rather stiff under the labcoat to have stretched the upper parts of his sleeves. Oh, and the goggles are rather difficult to miss, especially given his apparent lack of eyes.

And Papyrus, being Papyrus, doesn't seem to register the puzzled look. Perhaps this human is merely stunned by his presence! Either way, his cheery demeanor refuses to wane.]

Of course! I'd much rather look at all the positives. Like this!

[He points at the sky.]

...Although, I suppose for a human the sky might not be quite as earth shattering.

[Or as reassuring. And the fact remains that every one of them was pulled away from their homes, friends, and families. But. But!!! It's important to stay cheerful in times like this. If he starts to consider those things, let alone voice them, then this human could end up even more worried! If he's worried. Papyrus may boast about his talents from time to time, but he can't read minds, nor is he as good at reading faces as his brother.]

[modelcivilian]

[He's still a little stunned, but he refrains from staring any longer. That's just being rude. Instead, he listens, tilting his head when his attention is lead towards the sky. It's nothing new... but what's said next surprises him.]

You haven't seen the sky before?

[That's new. A good distraction too.]

[einspine]

Alas, I have not! Well, other than holographic simulations. And human media, anyway.

[He heaves a soft little sigh, somehow. Amazing how a skeleton can do so without lungs.]

That's the tricky part about being sealed under a mountain.

[He'd grown used to it, but this? This is a welcome breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively!]

[modelcivilian]

[He should probably question how it works, but maybe not during a first meeting.]

You were sealed in a mountain? Why?

[einspine]

A war. Humans were rather fearful of us monsters, you see. Which is ridiculous! We monsters are friendly, passionate, and in certain cases, exceptionally cool.

[But while his expression sours for a moment, he manages to crack another smile for so long.]

Fortunately, the humans here seem much friendlier than I ever expected!

[If only Undyne knew. Maybe then she'd rethink her perspective!]

[modelcivilian]

... That does sound ridiculous. I'll admit, I was a little startled at first, but you seem pretty cool.

[So far from their conversation. Not that it's bee much, but hey, they're having a conversation.]

Really? That's good. I haven't really spoken to too many people yet.

sorry about lateness. been busy +_+

[einspine]

Really?! I mean... of course! I, the Great Papyrus, am the pinnacle of cool! It's my very essence!

[He puffs out his chest, trying to hide that brief lapse in cool. He's very confident, thank you very much!]

But I'm sure you'll have plenty of opportunities! Besides, this world is vast, if the maps are any indication. You could start your own epic quest, just like in those human video games! Perhaps even become a hero without parallel.

[He may be projecting a bit, but the prospects are quite exciting to him!]