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

[warpstriking]

"Because it's Ignis?" Look, even on a new world, he's yet to see Ignis stop for more than what's required. The fact that they have Ebony here (not to confuse with his friend's moogle companion) likely didn't help matters, either. "Though we've all had to pick up the slack without Gladio."

There's a sort of satisfied smirk crossing his lips as the mimic shrieks and collapses. Noctis stops to pull out two pouches from his pack so they could split it evenly. Not to mention place in a certain moogle doll back in there. It was embarrassing enough he had to use it to channel his magic in the first place. "'Least it didn't decide to prove the rumors true. Apparently sometimes there can be mimics inside other mimics."

[immortalmarshal]

"His little addiction doesn't help much, either." Don't get him started on Moogle companions. His own is...weird. Very nice, but still...weird. "Still, you three won't be without help, should you need it." There's him and Clarus, after all, plus the couple of others from their home...world? Star?

Also, Cor is not saying one damn word about the doll. He knows when to pick his battles. Usually. Instead, he accepts the offered bag of gil with a small nod of thanks. "Joy," came the sarcastic remark. "Duly noted." He looks around the area, more out of habit than anything else. "So, keep heading forward?"

[warpstriking]

"Especially since his favorite's apparently been here for centuries." He won't. He really won't. Not after said adviser's Moogle friend showed just how over-eager to help. His back is still sore from that. This is what happens when Gladio isn't around, apparently.

Still, he nodded. More than willing to accept either of their help. "Thanks," he expressed sincerely. Even though he knew already that they would, it was still good to hear. A wry smirk crossing his lips at the Marshal's sarcasm. "May as well. Will make it easier to find our way back."

[immortalmarshal]

Cor actually pauses and raises an eyebrow at that tidbit of info. "Really? That's a very convenient coincidence." And if Cor ever knew about that, he would feel somewhat sorry for Noctis. Somewhat.

And forward they go, Cor still keeping sharp eyes around the area for the next potential threat. "...Think we're any closer to getting what we came here for?"