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Test Drive Meme V





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, and some helpful Heroes of Light 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 and your rescuers who have been brought together on Biggs and Wedge’s airship. The other newly-awakened people have no idea how they came to be here, but now's a good time as ever to introduce yourself to the others on the airship and glean what information you can. The experienced outworlders who helped pull you from your memories may be able to get you caught up to speed.


B. CURTI CENTER

The researchers at the Curti Center are pretty used to this right now, though there's still no good explanation for the influx of interdimensional travelers from the Dream Width since earlier this year. "Please step into the lobby for a quick survey. We have just a few routine questions, it's invaluable to our research so we do ask you indulge us..."

The staff will do their best to help the off-worlders settle in. They answer the questions they can, write down all proffered information they can about the arrivals' homeworlds, provide maps and pamphlets about Vaikuntha 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, considering they have offered to permanently house all of the outworlders here.

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 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 productive members of society and helping support the local economy, 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 housing elsewhere in the world.


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. And they say, those that party up will live to party on!


J. THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

It's the most stressful wonderful time, but there really is nothing like the annual Star Light Festival.

You know what needs to be done.

Decorations- deck out your airship decks, hang lights upon your house, tie sprigs of festive holly to your weapons.

Shopping- there are the best sales, but also the worst crowds. The 'hot' gifts this year include plush eMogis, Jecht-brand Blitz-shoes, easy-bake Kupo nut ovens, and the newest CD by renowned singer Likka! Good luck finding any of those in stores (there are even a few quest board quests asking adventurers to obtain them on behalf of very determined parents- by any means necessary).

Traditions- Watch out for Mistletoe (you'll be obligated to kiss the person who walks under it with you), and the even more dreaded Mistlefoe (tradition dictates you must punch the other person!). The moogles around town have gone a little overboard with both variants, so beware!

K. WILD CARD

Feeling inspired to create your own prompt? The power is yours!

peace_through_empathy: (we don't talk about this)

[personal profile] peace_through_empathy 2018-11-19 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
[He glances at the specific piece of information Tyzias is looking for.] "That's useful in a pinch, but it's no substitute for a full sleep cycle." [He glances over at her when she talks about Vaikuntha being an afterlife.] "I prefer to think of it as a second chance." [Technically third, in his case. Actually, no, Functionist Universe makes Vaikuntha...fourth. But everything past the second was not actually his choice, but he's committed to making the best of things.]
the_wandering_scion: (Angry)

[personal profile] the_wandering_scion 2018-11-19 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
"...how?!"
fell_cleave: (Untitled-6)

[personal profile] fell_cleave 2018-11-19 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't know! The stupid Tomestone that I got back in Eorzea deleted my house! Just poof!"

Koo'ri growled. "I'm sure of it. I got the Tomestone and the next day I was sleeping on the ground."
bleating_heart: (happy gote)

[personal profile] bleating_heart 2018-11-19 11:25 am (UTC)(link)
Well, who knows what she means by that, but it seems like a yes to him, so down he goes to gently put his hands on her sides and... Lift.

Well, that's probably a good deal better. Rather than being underfoot, she'd now be at nearly head height to everyone else as the tall goat just.. holds her out in front of him.

"Yeah, that better?" He asks, before curiosity would get the better of him. "...What do you mean 'physical' anyway, like people don't brush against you or something?"
regalblaze: (*Post Altissia 7 🔪)

K :3

[personal profile] regalblaze 2018-11-19 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, well. That is a voice I didn't expect to hear..." Ignis says slowly, rising from the spot where he was resting with his own chocobo. He didn't have much to do these days considering his condition, so he was usually lending Prompto a hand in the afternoon with brushing the chocobos and feeding them.

He... seriously didn't expect to hear that voice. The pitch is a bit different, but Ignis easily recognizes the main tone of it and to whom it belongs. He smiles, taking a few steps towards Hope.

"Unless my ears are failing me as well these days. It's hard to tell," he says with a sigh and a soft smile.
legalcy: (👮 sigh)

[personal profile] legalcy 2018-11-19 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Magnus was waiting for the moment Megatron would slip up, that he would break a law or - he doesn't know - show signs that he reverted to his old ways. It was just like when he first joined the Lost Light, constantly tailed by the second-in-command, but it's different now. Magnus was the emotionless rules enforcer doing his legal duty, here...he supposes that one would say "it's personal".

Day after day, nothing of note happened, but he supposes he was trying to avoid any possible situations that lead to conversation. Megatron betrayed their trust and expects him to welcome him back with open arms, as if being apart for centuries from his end excused that.

It's his own fault for feeling upset - if he hadn't allowed himself to relax, if he hadn't fallen victim to the notion that Megatron respected him, he wouldn't be in his situation. He shouldn't have left Megatron alone in that room in the Functionist Universe, he shouldn't have trusted him to follow him.

And here is is once more, asking for his time. Cornered while Magnus finished editing his observation report after normal business hours. He doesn't look up from the paper.]


As you can see, I'm busy. [He's on the last page. He has been looking at it for the past 10 minutes when he knew Megatron was in the hallway.]
Edited 2018-11-19 16:36 (UTC)
legalcy: (my children are terrible)

[personal profile] legalcy 2018-11-19 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[The choice: admission of guilt or lying.]

I thought I was alone.

[Once again, avoidance of the proper question.]
zanarkandian: (watching her dance)

most wonderful time, since I'm hiatusing for December

[personal profile] zanarkandian 2018-11-19 06:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[Tidus certainly keeps himself busy shopping. He tends to overestimate his strength, so there's certainly a brink of disaster situation going on here. He bumps into someone and staggers back, setting the whole mess down.]

Whoa there, sorry about that...

[And then he looks up.]

Selph?
guardimom: (pie my child?)

[personal profile] guardimom 2018-11-19 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
That sounds like a wonderful gift. I would be happy to assist you if you are in need.

[The mention of her children brightens her smile again.]

I am still getting to know them, but perhaps a gift that reminds them of you? Is there an activity you do with them, that they may want supplies for? A chemist's gift, or a chef's apron?

[She laughs again.]

Home cooking is another important aspect of gift giving.
guardimom: (please be good)

[personal profile] guardimom 2018-11-19 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[She frowns. It is a terrible shame to still feel such things around the holidays, though she certainly understands. Something in that voice almost reminds her of someone...]

Then I hope you might enjoy, if only for a moment.
guardimom: (one last hug)

[personal profile] guardimom 2018-11-19 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[She knows that small voice. Her child. She immediately gathers them up, voice suspiciously shaky.]

Frisk! You have been called to this place too?

[Something in her voice is very worried. She still does not like the idea of her children fighting, and never will, but she knows that Frisk is strong.]
guardimom: (bedtime story)

[personal profile] guardimom 2018-11-19 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
What a strange name. Toriel blinks, but her smile only wavers slightly.

"No, I am a monster...though I have come to understand this term has several different meanings. May I ask you what a lusus is?"
distantfuture: (✵ 141)

[personal profile] distantfuture 2018-11-19 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Hope merely gave a shrug at her dry tone, awfully reminded of his friend, Lightning. Especially when she tried to make sure he knew she really didn't have trouble with the box.

Then, he tilted his head. "Christmas? I thought it was call Star-"

He broke off to look at the ornaments that shattered, setting the holly down and taking a look at the broken ornaments. He sighed. "These look to be in pretty poor condition anyway, I suppose it was inevitable. Ah, well, I'm sure they have more."

"You gonna tell them you broke 'em, kupo?"

"I'd rather not."
waningsigns: (Welp)

[personal profile] waningsigns 2018-11-19 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
"...Sorta automatic?"

[They make a wishy-washy gesture with their hand.]

"Being dead is kinda indescribable, but I was aware and could... delay resetting, if I wanted? Not that I did. Had things to do. And I can't just not reset."
distantfuture: (✵ 105)

[personal profile] distantfuture 2018-11-19 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
He turned at the sound of his name, eyebrows raising at who was jogging toward him. A familiar face was certainly a welcome sight!

"Finn! You're still here then, that's good to see."

Relatively speaking, anyway.
distantfuture: (✵ 102)

[personal profile] distantfuture 2018-11-19 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Hope was hoping to see Ignis and smiled as he heard the accented voice. But it fell as he drew closer and it had become painfully obvious things had happened in his absence. But, even as Hope to wanted to ask, he refrained.

He reached out to take one of Ignis' hands. He tried to sound lighthearted. He really was happy to see him, after all.

"No, they are not. I'm back."
seedofsass: (you ready)

[personal profile] seedofsass 2018-11-19 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"We have to get rid of the evidence," Hannah whispered, looking around conspiratorially. "I just got here, I'm not going down because I - you - we broke some decorations."

She climbed to her feet, looking at the moogle. "Where's the hatch? There's a hatch, right? An airlock? We can chuck it out."
tsukinohiganbana: (☾ 22)

[personal profile] tsukinohiganbana 2018-11-19 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Really? I'd certainly like to see you try. Perhaps a good beating might knock some sense into you."

Kuposagi is visibly cowering by this point, and Yotsuyu's managed to draw the attention of most of the room. Not surprising, considering that Yotsuyu was about ready to set the place on fire, but also not ideal.

"I suppose I can let you go this time with a warning."
tsukinohiganbana: (☾ 31)

[personal profile] tsukinohiganbana 2018-11-19 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"No."

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
tsukinohiganbana: (☾ 27)

[personal profile] tsukinohiganbana 2018-11-19 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yotsuyu is more than happy to let the other girl walk away, but Kuposagi has other ideas. Before Alisa can make it more than a couple of steps, the moogle is flying after her, nearly on a collision course.]

W-wait, kupo!? You're new, right? Do you have any questions? We can help you out!

[This earns a frown from Yotsuyu, but there's not much she can do about it. It's either help the new person out or listen to Kuposagi complain for hours, and that choice isn't difficult. Her moogle has a voice that couple break glass.]
tiredcharmer: (Ugh)

[personal profile] tiredcharmer 2018-11-19 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not atommmmized, wwwwhich is an immmmprovement," Tyzias mumbles, although her tone of voice doesn't exactly suggest that she's exactly satisfied with her current state of affairs. Sighing, she pinches the bridge of her nose and shakes her head. There are still teal-colored bags under her eyes, which is odd considering that the people who come out of the Dream Width are generally well-rested. "You'd think that the people here have never seen a xeno before. 'Oooooh, look at this troll, her blood's a different color than ours, how fascinating.'" Tyzias groans and rubs her face with her hands. "I swwwwear if I didn't have the patience of a fuckin' saint I wwwwould've started ripping out throats when those grabby mmmmotherfuckers started rubbing my horns. Don't they know that shit's lewd?"
distantfuture: (✵ 148)

[personal profile] distantfuture 2018-11-19 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Hope looked at her with somewhat wide eyes. And then began to laugh. "We're not going to go down because of this."

However, it was still pretty funny. The thought of getting rid of evidence and such. Instead, Hope took a look around as well before simply placing the holly back on top and making to shove it under a nearby table that had a tablecloth on it for snacks.

"Still, it wouldn't hurt."
tiredcharmer: (Depressed)

[personal profile] tiredcharmer 2018-11-19 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"What I'mmmm sensitive to is a breathtaking lack of commmmon sense," Tyzias snaps, her voice dropping to an almost feral growl. But then, she sighs and deflates. "...although I have to admmmmit, wwwwalking around in broad daylight is still incredibly fuckin' unnatural. Howwww do you all stand it?" Every part of her being insisted that she needed to flee from the sun's death-dealing rays, which was unfortunate considering that everybody else on the planet operated on a diurnal sleep cycle.
the_wandering_scion: (Spar?)

[personal profile] the_wandering_scion 2018-11-19 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Crystallis let out a sigh, calming down herself. “Alright, no problem. I’ll take the warning.” She couldn’t help but grin. “I’ll gladly take you up on that fight one day. Even if it’s to blow off steam.”
tiredcharmer: (Depressed)

[personal profile] tiredcharmer 2018-11-19 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"'Sez the drone," Tyzias grumbles, shaking her head and taking another sip from her mug. Despite knowing full well that Megatron couldn't possibly even know about quadrants, she still can't help but to be rankled at what she sees as unsubtle paleflirting. "...I guess you could look at it that wwwway. Didn't exactly do a lot to deserve it, though."

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