melodiesofeternity | Introduction Log || The Night of the Thirteen Moogles

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Introduction Log || The Night of the Thirteen Moogles

Who: All characters (New Arrivals, Previous Arrivals, and Native OCs)
When: October 5th
Where: The Dream Width (Airship), the Curti Center, and the Housing District
What: It is happening for the fourth time now. More outworlders have arrived in the Dream Width and must be rescued and brought back to their new homes on Vaikuntha
Warnings/Notes: Only new players can put up a toplevel. Previous arrivals and established native characters can respond to new characters' toplevel posts.

MEMORY

[ You've been here before...? No, wait, why would you think that? You're here in the moment, everything is as it should be...(?) The memory you are trapped in has completely enthralled you. You stop questioning and accept, you relive and repeat. Luckily, you are not alone. Others have arrived to help you. The travelers in the airships will enter the nebula formed by your memories and attempt to wake you up and bring you back to the present. The dreamer's mind will shape how these newcomers are perceived and how the NPCs in the memory respond to them. For more details on the mechanics, please refer to this post]

ARRIVAL

[ You wake from your dreams, from your memories, on a narrow cot. There are fleeting impressions- recycled air, humming machinery, movement, strangers waking around you. The room you wake in is lined with cots, with barely enough space between them to walk to the door, though not all of them show signs of having been occupied. The makeshift infirmary seems like it was prepared to hold many more than are here.

Stepping out, there is a lobby space that bears the signs of having once held some furniture, now cleared away to make space. Your footsteps echo in the emptiness.

As the automatic door slides shut on the infirmary, a light flashes on the far side of the room.

A flickering holographic projection of a man’s face and gloved hand appears projected in the space above the arrivals’ heads. He backs up so his upper body is in frame for the recording. An arm, covered in the same orange flightsuit sleeve, hands him a tablet. The man begins to read. A written version of the message scrolls along the bottom of the projection as he speaks. ]

’Welcome travelers’… That’s way too formal. Hey everyone.

Hi!

[ The second man leans into the frame to add his greeting. ]

Don’t panic. You were floating out there, but we pulled you in and rescued you.

Yeah, we’re heroic AND handsome. And also the only ones crazy enough to come out here to get you.

[ A woman’s voice calls from out of frame. ] Can you two be serious for ONE moment and stick to your scripts?

[ The two men give each other a conspiratorial eyeroll. This does not appear to be their first take. ]

Anyways, no need to panic. Seriously, don’t do anything reckless. We got our fill of that with Skywalker.

[A huff is heard offscreen, and the men finally spare the tablet another glance.]

‘Your pilots will be navigating treacherous environs as this message plays…’ Claire, seriously? Nobody talks like this!

[ The tablet is tossed to the side and lands with a thunk offscreen. ]

We’re gonna wing it. Look, everyone, we’re workin’ hard to get you planetside safely, and it’s gonna take some tricky flying to do it. So the door to the cockpit is locked so we can focus on not getting us all killed. Don’t try to open it, unless you want to be stardust.

We promise you’ll get answers about what’s going on once we land. But for now, please trust us. Right now, we’re your only hope.

[ The second man leans forward, close to the recording device, and presses a button. The projection freezes for a moment, and then the message starts on the next recorded message. ]

CURTI CENTER

[ Finally after hours of flight, you arrive at the Curti Center. The other NPCs await you having been notified of your retrieval in the Dream Width. Jessie gives a long and somewhat awkward welcome speech, explaining what the situation is: you were lost in a space called the Dream Width. You are now on a planet called Vaikuntha: for ages, the people of this world have used Airships to rescue people lost in the Dream Width, with one person being found roughly every ten years. No one knows why this happens, but this has been a mutually beneficial exchange, with the people from Vaikutha rescuing people lost in the Dream Width and the rescued ones sharing their wisdom with the people of Vaikuntha. Ten years ago, something unusual happened: two people were found at once, Biggs and Wedge. But that was nothing compared to what happened four months ago... And two months ago. And now, here you are. No one knows why such a large number of people has arriving lately, but the Curti Center is a place dedicated to piercing the Dream Width's secrets.

Jessie also introduces the other ones: Claire, the woman sighing and writing in her schedule book upon being pointed out as the bookkeeper, Kupoto and Mogaruru, their Mognet representatives and finally the Native OCs: those brave and kind souls who have accepted to help you all on a daily basis. She also mentions Cid, the director who is busy preparing for certain dealings later this month.

After Jessie finishes , the employees, including the Native OCs, provide a tour of the facility and help the newcomers navigate their future lives. Now is the time to ask questions and look over pamphlets regarding locations, Jobs, life in Vaikuntha... ]

[ If you want to contact an NPC, you can do so on the NPC Contact Page. ]

A BALL OF FLUFF NAMED MOOGLE

[ It has been a long day, perhaps now you would like to find your way to a place to sleep? Or perhaps you'd like to get some answers, but you can't be bothered to go seek people out?

And lo, just as despair begins settles in, a Moogle slams into you! Or stops by your side if their aim is decent... It's the Moogle Jessie mentioned in her speech earlier! And they'll be informing you that now, they will stick to you like your shadow and help you in anyway they can!

They're also giving you your iMog Slate- Now you can get onto Mognet! Isn't it great? ]

A QUICK CHECK-UP

[ Whether it's your Moogle, Native OCs or NPCs, all will urge you to stop by the hospital wing for a basic check-up. You may disagree, but listen. You've just been thrown into a space between worlds, rescued, and brought to another world. For your own sake, that's a good idea. Should you give in and go (or should you be dragged by your Moogle or a Native OC), you will find yourself in the cold and white space very reminiscent of an hospital. For characters with specific medical conditions necessitating help, this is where they will receive it if asked.

The doctors and nurses are all White Mages or Chemists, with various levels into their Job as well as medical knowledge. Don't mind the confused looks if you look like nothing they've ever seen before... It's hard for a doctor to be unable to give a proper diagnosis to a patient! For everyone else though, they'll be let go with smiles and be given a candy as they leave.

No one likes medical check-ups, but it's a very quick and basic one: testing reflexes, taking your temperature and the likes. On the bright side, while you're grumpily sitting on a bed with a thermometer on your forehead or in your mouth, it might be a good time to socialize with your fellow new arrival who's having lights flashed into their eyes by a doctor. Misery loves company, after all. ]

~~SCARY~~ PRETTY SIGHTS

[ There's plenty of rooms to wander about in, with several points of interest apart from the offices.

The Airship Hangar is where the airships are kept and the first room you entered. Workers keep guard to prevent the outworlders from getting too close to the vehicles. Airships are expensive and they don't want you messing with them, after all.

Venturing into the Research Section, you can walk through public exhibitions on astronomy, airship design, and asterisk studies. A good place to get used to the basic science of this world. The laboratories lie behind a thick locked door with a sign reading "EMPLOYEES ONLY". No going there, for now anyway. Not too far from there are the Employee Quarters - work stations, apartments, and lounge areas. The latter are available to the public, whereas the rest is locked to Native OCs. But if you get them to be friends with you, perhaps they'll let you visit?

Also open to all is a Cafeteria - a standard food court with stalls serving all types of Vaikunthan cuisine. The Chef is a very jovial and absent-minded Hypello. Beware of long lines and crowded tables. This month however, there is an overwhelming scent of spice and pumpkins in the air. Pumpkin soups, pasta dishes, bread, pies, lattes.... There are even some carved pumpkins with moogle faces of different styles floating in the air just above the tables, candles flickering from within. Should you prefer open spaces, then the gardens are for you! There are different sections in the gardens around the center. One boasts a wide array of blooming flowers, another more practical with herbs commonly used in Vaikunthan cooking. One had been cultivated for butterflies and hummingbirds to visit. Paths have been laid through so that visitors can safely navigate, and moogles will swoop down and shout at anyone who strays into the flower beds.

Or perhaps, you want to wait till the sunset. Dusk on a new world, but a beginning of a new life... The sea shines bright in the orange light. A good moment for quiet contemplation. ]

HOUSING

[The housing accommodations are the best the Curti staff could provide, given that they are still also sheltering most of the previous arrivals from the Dream Width. The keys have been entrusted to the moogles who will be guiding the new arrivals.

The new arrivals can stop by the Curti Center storage room to collect some essential supplies that have been donated by charity organizations from around the world (there are boxes of toothbrushes and whitening toothpaste sent from the Zora, hair brushes from the Elezen, quick-drying towels from the Hypello, among the various donations of clothes, toiletries, and blankets), before heading to their temporary homes. The people of Vaikuntha have done their best to provide for their new neighbors and help them get on their feet.

Still, things will be a little cramped until the off-worlders can find employment and move into better housing. The staff hopes they can get along with one another until alternate arrangements can be made.

You can survive living with roommates for a few months, right?]

THE JOB FOR YOU

[An important part of life on Vaikuntha is the Job (or Jobs) you choose to take. No, not the way you earn your living. Your Job Class. Most Natives only choose one or two, but you'll have an opportunity to take on more Job Asterisks after you master your first Jobs.

The Curti Center's resident Job Master, Ganeshan, is more than happy to arrange transportation to the various Guilds so that you can claim your first Asterisks. ]

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Memory

[The night was cold, with raining hailing down from the skies as thunder roared in the distance. Tressa shivered, though it was unsure if it was the thunder or the bitter cold that caused this. It was incredibly dark, and Tressa could barely see her own hand in front of her face, so it's not like she could see her map. And to top it all off? She was totally lost! Absolutely fantastic.

The young merchant had perched under a tree, which mostly protected her from the rain, though she hadn't packed any camping supplies. She saved the room for other various items she intended on selling. There was little need to make camp most of the time, as the various towns and cities weren't that far away from each other, but she hadn't had the opportunity to stay at the Inn back in Stonegard, as all the rooms had been occupied.

She wanted to rest, but the conditions kept her wide awake, feeling miserable. She whimpered, poking at the ground with a stray branch.]

"When will this terrible night finally be over...?"

Okuyasu had no clue why he volunteered to help out with the new arrivals this month. Alright, maybe it was so he could say hi to Jessie since she was so kind as to look after Stray Cat the first time he went out in space and because they had snacks, but he supposed he can try to snap others out of their memories.

A teenager wearing a modified student's uniform walks along the path, grumbling about the lack of umbrella or a Stand to shield him from the rain. Thankfully, there's a girl not too far down, but did she have to pick someplace so far away from shelter?

"Hey, you're lost, right?" In her memory, in space, in the wilderness.

[Looking up from her misery, she eyed the man who had approached her curiously. Why would someone be out and about at this hour? Was he lost like she was? Either way, she guessed it didn’t really matter, maybe they could find somewhere together. Hopefully. Tressa stood up, dusting off her dress and adjusting her hat.]

“You could say that. Do you have some kind of light? I have a map, but y’know, it’s pretty dark.”

"...No. Didn't think of bringin' one." He rubbed the side of his head. Next time, he shouldn't rely on having the Dream Width summon shit for him. Whatever, at least this looks like an easy memory to break out of.

"But, uh...I know how to get outta here. You just gotta follow me. I'll fight off any dudes that come our way." At least she wasn't intimidated by his appearance - if anything he hoped that it made it easier for her to trust him.

[Tressa frowned a bit at the mention of not having any light, but at least the man offered his assistance. Thank the gods he showed up, or else she might have been stuck here for a lot longer then she would have preferred to be. The girl began to reach for her backpack, but paused halfway.]

“I appreciate the help, but wouldn’t it be better to wait out the storm? It’s raining pretty hard, and I don’t have anything to help shield us from the rain.”

That sounded like a better idea, but they'd wait forever. Or a couple of hours and he'd get board and the ship would leave. He shook his head.

"I got...my arms. To keep out the rain," he said a bit weakly. Being taller than most girls was an advantage. "And it's gonna get super cold later tonight, so..."

He had to fix his reasoning ASAP.

"And there's better shelter down the way. I been down here a shitton of times!" There. Loud voice meant more confidence. He pointed a thumb at himself. "I'm Okuyasu Nijimura."

[Tressa was a little skeptical about venturing out so soon at first, but as soon as she heard that there was shelter nearby, her expression changed from wariness to excitement. Finally, she could get out of this stupid rainstorm for good!]

"I'm Tressa! I'm a traveling merchant of sorts."

[Slinging her backpack over her shoulders, she stood at the ready to venture forth.]

"We can talk more on the way there, let's get a move on."

That was easy! Okuyasu grins now that he has successfully gotten her to at least start leaving.

"No wonder you're out here in the middle of nowhere. Thought you were, like, super lost that you ended up by some random tree." He stepped out from beneath the shelter of the tree, holding out a thick arm. "So...why're you out here by yourself?"

[Follwoing closely behind Okuyasu, Tressa frowns a bit. There were a lot of ways she could answer that, and she was... unsure how to properly structure one. Maybe it would be best to start from the beginning?]

"Well, I've always wanted to see the world. I worked in my families shop for all of my life until recently, when I found my greatest treasure..."

[She paused, closing her eyes in reminiscence.]

"It inspired me to finally venture out on my own. Ever since then, I've been in search of adventure and experience in the merchant's trade."

Edited 2018-10-07 22:26 (UTC)

"Uh huh..." He wasn't sure how to answer that. Going out in search of adventure sounded more of a Vaikuntha thing than something he could do back in Japan. Or anywhere on Earth. He wasn't sure what kind of name "Tressa" was. European, maybe.

"So you're just...goin' wherever."

"Pretty much! You never know what you're going to find out there."

[Tressa winked, now sporting a grin on her face. She enjoyed meeting new people, its one of those things in life you just can't forget. It doesn't matter if it's a good or bad experience- she'd learn from it either way. Though... she'd prefer to run into more friendly folk, obviously.]

"How about you? Why're you out here?"

"I'm on the lookout for people who're lost. Cause it's dangerous out here." Both in the Dream Width and in he rain. "Like, we're all makin' sure no one dies or whatever."

Now that they have walked out of the shelter of the tree, Okuyasu's next item on the agenda was to find a way to wake her up from her memory. Well, shit. Yelling at her to wake up would make her cry, and so would slapping her. Even though those were effective on him.

"Actually, if you're lookin' for an experience, how about you come with us? It's like we're adventurers, only we're not staying here for long."

Nailed it. He could do this. It helped that Tressa was cute, at least, and wasn't afraid of a dude with facial scars.

[Hmm... that was a difficult choice. She was currently trying to run back to her hometown, but on the way there, Tressa did wish she had more to talk about. Of course, her adventure thus far was certainly a tale to tell (she thinks), but it was rather... short, especially since she gave away her diary.

Though, she remembered the time she received help with her own adventure before she parted ways with her allies. What's the harm in sticking around with someone else, just for a little while?]

"Hmmm... Alright! I don't mind lending a hand..."

[A huge grin spread across her face, as a smug expression overtook her previously happy and cheerful one.]

"For 300 leaves, I'll happily lend my services!"

[Tressa snickered, trying to keep a straight face. It was... obvious she wasn't good at playing these sort of jokes.]

Okuyasu's eyes widened. 300 leaves? How was he supposed to get that money? Or does she mean actual tree leaves? What the hell? He stepped to the side, briefly, unshielding her from the rain.

"Wh--I don't have that kinda money on me!" Unless that was like 300 yen, and he sounded like the poorest guy in the world. He wondered when he'd mess this up.

[For a moment, Tressa stopped giggling and simply stared. It wasn't long before she grew the biggest, dumbest grin one has possibly ever seen, and began laughing hysterically.]

"Hahaha!! Oh man, I didn't expect you to actually think I was serious!"

[Drying her tears, she attempted to regain her composure.]

"Ah... that was funny. Really though, I'm just kidding."

[Tressa did find it odd he claimed to not be able to afford that though, 300 leaves weren't that much, she could easily make 5 times that amount in a single day. It wasn't worth inquiring about though, at least not right now.]

"We should probably get going again. Before we get wetter."

Goddamn it. Okuyasu picked up he pace and strode ahead on the road. He could go back to the ship and have someone else pick up Tressa and then he can avoid her forever. A brilliant plan if the road wasn't muddy and they weren't both in a rush to leave.

"Yeah, sorry. I'm kinda dumb like that." For once, he was glad his stupidity would help him get out of a disaster. "Anyway, so, like, we actually got this airship that flies around the world, and there's a bunch of us back at the base, so that's why I'm the only guy out here. That make sense?"

[Tressa blinked. A what ship? Was that even possible? Her journey did begin because she wanted to discover new things, but something like a flying ship was unheard of. She was skeptical, but at the same time, extremely curious. Besides, this man was kind enough to her so far, why would he lie t-

...oh. Maybe she shouldn't have played a joke like that on him.]

"A flying ship?! I hope you're not pulling my leg about that, even if what I did was a little silly."

"Yeah, out into space. It's, uh...okay, it's weird."

He wondered if the memory would dissipate if he walks in the direction where he thought it was waiting. Then he wondered if it meant the two would be walking forever.

"It's also...kind of hidden? Cause we wanna keep it safe, you see."

[Okay, this is starting to get a little fishy. The hidden part could be understood by itself, as something like that would be an absolute groundbreaking piece of technology, but flying into space? That’s where she begins to have her doubts.]

“...look, I may be young, but I’m not stupid.”

"Didn't think that," he stated. "But I can prove it to ya if, uh..."

Fuck, now he drove himself into a corner.

"Okay, we're gonna run under those trees, I'm gonna head out in he rain, and, uh..." What else did Monika do? Show him that it wasn't real? "I'll tell you what it looks like. Didja know that space looks kinda purple?"

[Purple? Isn’t the night supposed to be pitch black? Tressa turned her head to the sky and squinted, though that wasn’t much help. It was a new moon, it was extremely cloudy (obviously), and the raindrops falling into her eyes didn’t help much either. She rubbed her eyes a bit, trying to let her vision readjust.]

“Doesn’t look very purple to me.”

Edited 2018-10-16 03:00 (UTC)

"You hafta look real hard through the clouds, then you can kinda see it. 'Cause there's clouds up there, too and it's easy to get lost."

He holds his hand to his forehead and squints at the rain, unsure if he's imagining a sliver of the Dream Width showing through or an eyelash fell into his eye. It's not enough to pull her out of her memory.

"Imagine that you're closin' your eyes and pressin' your fingers on them. There's all these spots that are black on black on your eyelids, only here it's purple on black. Or black on purple. There's other colors, a little brighter, that's outlining the clouds. Gold lining. And out there, you're floating. It's nothing like being underwater, 'cause up there, nothing is pushing you down. You can punch anywhere and then you're floating in the opposite direction. It's like standing on ice that's everywhere."

Edited 2018-10-16 15:25 (UTC)

[This... still made little sense to her, but what the heck, she didn't have much to lose. Once again, Tressa turned her head to the sky, this time trying to look more closely. She ran everything Okuyasu had just told her through her mind again and again, trying to see what the heck he was talking about. For a brief moment, she thought she saw something, though it didn't last long.]

"I think I saw something?"

Edited 2018-10-16 19:45 (UTC)

Okuyasu did not consider himself to be a poet, but he hoped he got the message through.

"Yeah, like this weird space bleeding through the rain, right? It was weird first time I experienced it, too."

"It is pretty weird..."

[She looked closer. Something was definitely there. Just as Okuyasu described, some kind of weird purplish space was poking through the clouds. Barely visible, but there.

It didn't take much longer for a flood of memories to hit her like a speeding train, her consciousness totally overwhelmed by thoughts taking her mind by storm. The girl blinked, unsure how to process or interpret what just happened.]

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