Test Drive Meme V

[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, 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!

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Ultra Magnus | Transformers (IDW)

[legalcy]

[Templar/Dancer]

Sidequest

[With all the frantic shopping, business owners have jumped onto the quest boards asking for anyone to help promote their business. Ultra Magnus is one of the unlucky few, having been chosen for his large frame and trustworthy attitude. The Bangaa in charge of this shop reminds all "volunteers" that they have to spread joy and fun with their advertising, don't stress out!

Unfortunately for everyone, "fun" and "relax" are among the vocabulary he locks away except for emergencies. He stands at the corner of the street holding flyers in one hand, frowning at the space before him and allowing the snow to settle on his broad shoulders.]

You there! [He gestures at you, or perhaps a small organic. His tone is one that you would except would be used to warn people to evacuate a town, the volcano is erupting!] I have been ordered to distribute these flyers for Kupolin's Magic Toy Shop on the corner of Stein Street and Rose Avenue. You will take one and visit at once!

[He thrusts a large metal arm at the person, holding a cheery sheet of paper with smiling Starlight characters decorating the perimeter. Be cheered!]

Cue Battle Theme (open to multi-character threads)

[Someone had proposed fighting a T-Rex for the monster arena. Ultra Magnus would not allow it without a proper party makeup consisting of healers, a long-range fighter, a short-range melee combatant, and himself as the shield. Inevitably, no one would listen to his 1 hour presentation on who should take what position and the group left for the wilderness anyway. He had an obligation to travel with them and make sure they did not come to any harm.

It didn't take long for them to split up and a T-Rex to come charging at one of them. Ultra Magnus wasted no time.]

Get behind me! [He holds out his heavy shield, prepared to take the full brunt of the initial attack.]

Silent Light

[While all the good Heroes were out having fun
Ultra Magnus stayed indoors, having none.
He poured over papers and reviewed the laws
Too busy to worry about old Santa Claus.

He edited his powerpoint, his schedule, and his notes
All while carolers sang joy from their throats.
He had no time! His reasoning was good:
If he didn't work, then who else would?

But those who walked near him would hear something odd.
A pause, a look, and they stare slack-jawed!
But here was no denying it: the realization was coming -
Along with the music, Ultra Magnus was...humming?]

Wildcard

[Hit me up with anything! Annoy the by-the-rules robodad]

Alisa Reinford | Trails of Cold Steel

[reinford]

Arrival

[She doesn’t like this at all, having no recollection of how she ended up on an airship like this. It’s even worse that she doesn’t recognize the surroundings or even the people.]

H-how…?

[Logically, it doesn’t make sense, but any sense of fear she has she keeps to herself as she remains calm and assesses what’s going on, or attempts to. Nothing is coming to mind and she doesn’t recall being drugged.]

Hey, Sharon? I know you’re here! What’s going on?

[Sharon has to be here. Sharon always seems to find her and follow her if she’s not with her mother. It’s the one hope she has that maybe something awful didn’t happen.]

Get a job

[Mognet may be new to Alisa, but her technological knowhow means she can figure things out pretty quickly. Being the heiress of one of the continent’s largest corporations does seem to come with perks she didn’t realize when it came to suddenly landing herself in a new world.

So selling, fixing, explaining, she can do all of that, as she’s actually pretty decent at customer service.]

See, you just need to access it using this. [Saying as she’s showing someone how it all works. This isn’t new to her at all since computers and the like are still new to her world.]

It’s time to fight.

[A ranger and white mage is what Alisa’s class is, and something she’s quite used to. If anyone sees the way she holds herself, it’s clear she’s a master archer, even if she’s getting used to a non-orbal bow again. Staying towards the rear, she’s strategically shooting her arrows to either paralyze enemies or get their attention so others can make a strike.

In other words, she’s there as more of a support, not as the main melee fighter. That said, there’s little fear in her eyes as a monster comes close to her and she dodges rather quickly and counters so she can get away.]

Nice try!

[She’s having fun.

She’s also ensuring the people with her are being healed if they’re injured and acting her part as the support.]

Just don’t get too close….

[These are quite interesting traditions and she can’t really help but give into the decorating fad as she definitely decorates her place. Even her bow is a little spruced up with some tinsel on it. What she’s not fond of is the mistletoe.

Ugh, people already trying to kiss her. But she’s also aware of the mistlefoe, which she’s more okay with.]

Try to kiss me and you’ll be in pain.

[The way her hand is outstretched, ready to slap someone indicates she’s not afraid of a little violence if someone violates her personal bubble.]

wildcard

[If there's something else you wanna do, just hit me up!]

Sidequest

[dreamwidth_account]

The man being accosted stares blankly at the- is it an Imperial Knight? It is too colorful to be of Necron manufacture. He does not recognize the make of this machine.
That is, of course, only if the titanic being could be truly called a 'man'. He's more of a giant, easily ten feet in height, wearing a mechanized suit in mustard yellow, graying hair and a bristly moustache. Steel-grey eyes bore a hole into the servitor in front of him, before staring down at the paper offered, scanning it for several long, painfully-silent seconds, before handing the paper back and meeting the machine's gaze once more.

"No."

Hector | Castlevania (Netflix series)

[petcromancer]

Curti Center

You're...giving me a house.

[Hector and his moogle stand in the yard outside of the aforementioned house, staring up at the building.]

Well, it's not just yours, kupo. You'll need to share. But we can't just let you be homeless, now, can we, kupo?

[Hector's disbelieving expression says, 'yes, you absolutely could'. He doesn't make any move to enter.]

And what are the terms? To what liege lord will I owe my allegiance?

What are you talking about, kupo? Do you mean...the director? He's not a 'liege lord', he's just a grumpy guy who wants to do science, kupo!

Guilds

[There are two guilds Hector visits in his first few days in Vaikuntha, and luckily, they are both located in the same city.

At the Necromancer's Guild, he can be found in one of the training rooms, aiming his bell at a target and giving it a practice ring.]

Sound waves...it's a novel way to attack. Not terribly efficient, though.

[At the Puppetmaster's Guild, he finishes his paperwork and heads immediately to the stables. Surrounded by animals, he is more at ease than he ever seems around humans.

He strokes the back of a pet manta ray in a tank as he turns around the room in wonder.]

You're beautiful. Who else has been hiding beneath the waves this whole time?

[His smile falters when he realizes he is not the only person in the room.]

Adventurers

[It's not really a place for a newcomer, but Hector wanted to see the 'ghost city' of B'Alesia. He looks out, and sighs.]

It's not what I expected. I knew there were no people... but it's like there's no life at all.

Wild Card

[Hit Hector up with other ideas.]

Rogal Dorn || If The Emperor Had a Text-to-Speech Device

[dreamwidth_account]

K. WILD CARD

This house is made of trees. It is completely indefensible. Were an invasion of xenos to occur, it would burn and fall in on itself as though made of some sort of fragile, highly- inflammable material. This will not stand. For some reason they will not provide him with the materials and tools necessary to convert this deathtrap which has been given to him into a properly-defensible base. This 'sheetrock' will have to do as a temporary measure. It will not, of course, weather anything like a bolter, but low-caliber fire should be stopped.
And so, the morning air is filled with the sounds of hammering, as the giant of a man 'improves' his housing by massively thickening the walls, installing firing slits in the door and beneath the windows, and for an added taste of home, the addition of skulls and a painstakingly-carved aquila on the front door. The fact that he has to share this domicile does not enter into his mind. The additions will be appreciated, of course.

"I am fortifying this position," he offers, by way of explanation, to the individual staring at him, without pausing to look down at them.

[legalcy]

"Sir, I insist." Ultra Magnus moves his hand stiffly, which causes the flyer to move. "You will accept one."

With his tone, it sounds like an order. This is is job, and he must complete it to the fullest.

Toriel | Undertale

[guardimom]

Curti Center

[What a strange town this is...made even stranger by the oversized, vaguely goat-faced furry monster walking among you. Her warm brown eyes flit from face to face uncertainly. It has been centuries since she has walked among humans, or...anyone at all, really, and she is quite out of practice.

She will still try, however! She carefully dodges around the crowds, looking in wonderment at the floating moogles and passing adventurers. Should anyone stop and stare, she will smile and slowly lift a paw to wave.]

Hello! Are you well?

Getting a Job - Hisan City

[Toriel's first inclination is to visit the Gourmand guild. The scents are appealing, and it seems quite useful, but the presentation is very...thorough. In the end, she emerges looking slightly green.]

...Perhaps White Magic would be a better first choice for now.

Most Wonderful Time - Curti Center

[It has been many years since Toriel has had cause to celebrate this particular holiday, but this might be the best opportunity for a fresh outlook. She has sewn a new red and white robe for herself, sparkling in the light, and she's even tied bows and bells around her horns.

She has chosen to begun the celebration by offering hot cocoa and cookies to all who pass. There's a delightful cinnamon spice in both.]

I hope you have a wonderful day.

[And despite the conflicting emotions that the festivities bring up...she truly means it.]

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[Anything else is certainly welcome!]

Raven | Suikoden V

[midnightraven]

Arrival

[If waking up in a weird ship wasn't bad enough, whoever is unfortunate enough to be placed in the cot next to Raven will have to deal with a dark figure crouched on his own cot in the corner, just watching. There's a cloth mask drawn up to the bridge of his nose, but his golden eyes scan the room attentively. That's not disconcerting.]

Decoration

Ah ha ha ha ha! Behold, the work of a master thief! I have stolen...THE SHOW!

[Raven is on the roof of his Curti Center house, hanging strings of lights. His goal seems to be quantity over quality, but it certainly is gaudier than the houses next door. He's cackling madly. Hopefully his roommates don't mind.]

Wild Card

[To the surprise to any who may have encountered him so far, Raven IS capable of being quiet and still...as he is now, sitting crouched on a chair in the McGard Library, flipping through books and jotting down notes on a list labeled THE INFAMOUS RAVEN'S LIST OF ARISTOCRATIC TARGETS:
Empress???
Myste Aura Royal Family
Triumvirate
CID??]

Hmm, that's a start. Now, where's the section that has blueprints?

[Someone should probably intervene before this idiot gets himself arrested.]

[dreamwidth_account]

"No."

A moment later, he adds: "This advertisement you are attempting to force on me makes mention of a 'magic toy shop'," he replies, bluntly. "Sorcery is not to be used for the entertainment of small children. Also these picts appear suspiciously similar to those used by agents of Chaos attempting to promote Slaaneshmas."

Atem | Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters

[missingpiece]

Arrival

[When he stepped into the light, spirit finally set free by his best friend, he was expecting to open his eyes to desert sands, the field of reeds, perhaps his long-lost friends. Certainly not an airship, and one far less flashy than Kaiba's at that.

He stared into the distance for some time, disbelieving this twist of fate even as the welcome message played. Finally, he shook his head, releasing a quiet chuckle.]

Ah. I should have foreseen another delay.

Shuffle

[How does an ancient pharaoh with no previously applicable job experience earn a living around here? By playing card games, of course! He can be found at a table in any recreational area, expertly shuffling his starter Triple Triad deck with one hand and paging through the game's rules with the other.]

I see it is a game of numbers and positioning at its simplest, but with many variant rules. Where would it be best to begin?

Mognet
[The Tactician Job appealed powerfully to Atem's memories and past skills, so he was quick to snap it up. Unfortunately, he made one fatal mistake: he'd failed to take into account that the Job was definitely not suited for solo travel.

It was time to humbly ask for assistance, using the strange device his giggling Moogle passed along.]

Hello. My name is Atem, and I am an apprentice tactician. I have little to offer you at this point, but I am in need of assistance completing an introductory quest. Would anyone with strong offensive skills be willing to accompany me into the woods in search of a rare berry? It would likely take only an hour or two, and I would be indebted to you.

And if any of you play Triple Triad, I would certainly enjoy a duel afterward.

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[Your move! Feel free to play anything else.]

Wildcard

[legalcy]

[Someone does intervene, but it's not someone that was needed for the situation.

Though in Ultra Magnus' eyes, he is the mech for the job. He had taken notice of Raven sitting on the library floor: a fire hazard that required an immediate reprimandation, only to read the abandoned sheet of paper.

He holds out the list and whispers (loudly, because they're still in a library):] What is the meaning of this? I am reporting this to security at once!

g.

[guardimom]

[The large goat monster is doing her best to be patient with this new world's technologies, but these flat devices were not designed for her massive paws. She manages to click the camera again, storing yet another picture of her horns.]

...I apologize. I will have to sharpen my claws if I wish to use this troublesome device. Do you have any larger models?

Most Wonderful Time

[einspine]

[Oh, how exciting! The holidays have always brought warm, nostalgic feelings to Papyrus. Granted, when you live in Snowdin, that's practically a given. But the season brings to mind feelings of Santa! Jolly gatherings with festive pastas! Gift giving, and an even greater abundance of festive lights.

So he's practically bouncing with eagerness as he struts around the Center, and-

Oh! He stops upon spotting a familiar face, beaming.]

WOWIE, MISS TORIEL!!! YOU'RE LOOKING POSITIVELY FESTIVE!

[And ooh, is that cocoa? Chara did say that chocolate holds great power...

But more important is that this is a Toriel who is happy. After everything he's seen, that's certainly a welcome sight.]

Mognet~

[regalblaze]

[Despite his "slight" disability, Ignis was more than experienced when it came to battle. He might not be able to read the message on the Mognet, but Ebony, his own moogle, read it for him (as it did with every message, keeping Ignis up to date with everything that appears).

So he sends a video message in response- Ignis seems to be near the transportation in Yun'Aisha, if his surroundings are telling enough.]

Pleased to meet you, Atem.

I will gladly assist you in your quest for the wild berry, seeing I am in need of some for myself as well.

[People always look for new types of tarts and cakes in his coffee shop, so this is a great opportunity to expand the menu.]

Where can I meet you?

J.

[bardherder]

I would not dream of it.

[ Please. He knows better. ]

Although that seems decisive enough to work with... Olivier.

[ Because that's what Olivert is going by, currently. ]

Yusuke Kitagawa | Persona 5

[foxingly]

Retrieval

"This is magnificent," Yusuke says mostly to himself than anyone on the ship. Yes, he's in danger. Maybe. Yes, he's not feeling well and this ship is not making his car sickness any better but he can ignore such discomfort for a moment.

He approaches the window in the lounge room, almost becoming one with it, hands and face plastered to it as he tries to see outside. "So this is space. Unbelievable..." Where is his sketchbook when he needs it?

Sidequest

Yusuke pulls down a pamphlet from the Quest Board and hums. Well, acquiring some berries can't be that bad. Besides- it means free food, right? He wishes he had more time to paint. Ah well. He will bring his sketchbook with him- in case inspiration strikes. It tends to be a fickle thing.

...is there anyone else doing this quest? He wonders if his basic ninja skills are enough for this.

Most wonderful time of Year

But of course Yusuke will be the one to accept the decorating assignment. Unbeknownst to him, he's been actually annoying some of the other volunteers with his perfectionistic side.

There is a grumble behind Yusuke's back as he takes a step back and brings his hands up to frame his recent masterwork- inexplicably detailed snowflake on the side of the ship. His Moogle, Da Vinci, was clapping, impressed, but the others...

The others would've been happier if Yusuke didn't spend the last four hours on a single, medium painting of snowflake.

Wildcard

*Use any of the other prompts and make a starter if you have an idea!*

Nana Daiba | Revue Starlight

[onlyreruns]

B. CURTI CENTER

[It didn't take Nana terribly long to understand what happened. She isn't sure that she accepts it as real. It feels too much like a dream -- or perhaps too much like a nightmare. It makes a certain sort of grim sense with the fabric of her life, though. After all, things changing drastically isn't really new.

She is, at present, staring at one of the fountains in the Center. Her arms are folded, and she still has her school uniform on: black jacket over white blouse, with a black skirt and red ribbon. It marks her as being from Japan (or a place like it), and also as being an outsider. That it, and the iMog slate she was given, are the only things she owns...

Well. That's annoying.

Finally, she sighs.] I don't even have a coin to throw into the fountain for good luck.

I. RANDOM ENCOUNTERS OF THE WORST KIND

[What is a fledgling adventurer to do? Go out and experience the wilderness.

Nana is a Swordmaster, at present. Clad in mail armor, she looks the part -- though hers has a vaguely 19th century military aesthetic, with epaulets, braided cords, and the like -- Nana thinks she looks quite dashing. The change is almost enjoyable!

And she is beaming.] I wonder what we'll--

[Which is when the ground rumbles, and like a goddamned whack-a-mole, a Morbol pops fully-formed out of the ground and roars. A faint, green-yellow gas emits from its mouth as its mouth opens. Nana takes a step backward.]

What... what is it they say about the better part of valor?

J. THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

[DON'T THINK ABOUT WHY IT'S CALLED THE STAR LIGHT FESTIVAL and don't get homesick. Nana repeats these mantras to herself, over and over and over again. Until they're internalized. Until they just make sense.

And it's best compartmentalized. And forgotten.

Which means it is time for decorating!

Now, some of the airship that she is working on... that makes sense. She has decked out the airship with lights and holly, with festive red and green decorations. Ribbon has been strung up, red with little gold accents. But, for some reason, she has... bananas. Everywhere. Yellow plastic bananas; paper cut-out bananas; bananas of every shape and size.

Nana gazes upon her work, ye mighty, and does not despair.] Bana-nice!

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[onlyreruns]

I'm... afraid not.

[One of the other new arrivals, Nana, is seated on the side of the airship opposite from Alisa. She looks up at her, and there is hesitation written all over her face; then, she forces a polite smile.

And shakes her head.]

I searched the airship up and down, but didn't see any of my friends. I'm sorry.

silent light

[onlyreruns]

[Nana's back a little later, and happens to be walking by one particular room, when she hears the strangest sound. Or, maybe, not that strange...

...except for who it comes from.

The tall-for-a-teenaged human but not tall in a robotic sense girl pokes her head inside of the door, peering at Ultra Magnus. Then, with enthusiasm, she applauds. Quietly, but still.

Applauding.]

You can carry a tune better than I thought!

Decoration

[daggercubed]

Oi.

[As is his wont, Vax is rather suddenly... there. The former Curti Center resident -- he takes to staying on the road, and in inns, more than just sleeping in any one place -- his his arms crossed. He still drops by a lot.]

What part did you steal, exactly?

[guardimom]

It has been so very long since I have had this opportunity. I am making up for lost time!

[The holiday had not yet come on the surface, and beforehand...the most she had heard about it all was Sans' efforts to make a jolly holiday for his brother.]

Have you finished your preparations, Papyrus?

[She offers the treats to him, still beaming.]

[missingpiece]

[A video! Wow, these things were quite the technological marvels---though certainly Kaiba would scoff at it and immediately build something better, were he here. Atem was no technological wizard, but his companion Kuri was quite happy to help him.

The voice that answers has a faint regal air, as if someone is more used to formal discussons than casual chat.]

Thank you. I'm very grateful.

We'll be searching the Yuri Fields, just north of Sparks Golsaucia. I can meet you at the transportation hub. I'm told there are few monsters, and those we find won't be particularly dangerous, but I'm making preparations regardless.

[einspine]

NYEH HEH HEH!!! WELL, SO FAR, YOU'RE OFF TO A TERRIFIC START!

[Oh! Sweets. Beaming, he gladly accepts them, though her question brings a tiny, sheepish laugh outta the skeleton.]

AS FOR ME, WELL... I JUST NEED TO FIGURE OUT THE OPTIMAL GIFT-GIVING STRATEGY! PERSONALIZATION IS KEY.

[He can't just get everyone the same thing! Every one of his friends and associates deserve something special! But where to start?]

[regalblaze]

[Formal speech isn't unknown to Ignis, having been raised as an advisor for his future King. He, in fact, prefers it when he meets new people- it's just polite. His friend thinks it's weird.

To each his own.]

It is always good to be prepared. I will be arriving in thirty minutes as I am currently in Yun'Aisha and my own transportation just arrived.

Iggy, here's your ticket, kupo!

[Ebony gets a grateful nod and Ignis stands and heads to the airship.]

Apologies for making you wait on me.

[guardimom]

It has been such a long time since I have had this problem, but it is a good one to have! And it is very solvable.

[She tilts her head, the bells on her horns jingling as she does so.]

What do your friends need, but would fail to get for themselves? Is there something only you can give to them? Or what would make them smile?

For example, many years ago, I created matching sweaters for myself and...the king. There were two of the softest material, labeled 'Mr. Fluffybuns' and 'Mrs. Fluffybuns'. The joke was appreciated.

[There is a sadness in that memory now, but she tries to push past that. It had been an interesting family dinner.]