Hunk (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
chefbayardee) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
melodiesofeternity2018-06-14 05:29 am
chefbayardee) wrote in melodiesofeternity2018-06-14 05:29 am
Entry tags:
- [*] player plot,
- [au] frisk,
- [au] johnny d'amico,
- [au] papyrus,
- [au] selphie tilmitt,
- [au] sparks nevada,
- [ou] adrien agreste,
- [ou] baiken,
- [ou] camilla of nohr,
- [ou] castor westmoore,
- [ou] cor leonis,
- [ou] finn (star wars),
- [ou] futaba sakura,
- [ou] hunk,
- [ou] komaeda nagito,
- [ou] monika,
- [ou] naoto shirogane,
- [ou] okuyasu nijimura,
- [ou] s'reee,
- [ou] salieri,
- [ou] snow white,
- [ou] suzaku kururugi,
- [ou] takashi shirogane,
- [ou] terra,
- [ou] uendo toneido,
- [ou] zelgadis graywords
Player Plot: The Golsaucian Gauntlet
The OOC post for this event can be found here.
A. Doom Coaster: Into the Void (and other rides...)
PuPuLand and Sparks Golsaucia as a whole are rife with exotic and exciting means of entertainment. The amusement park rides are second to none, probably because there aren't many in other towns! And since it's time for the Gauntlet, there's no end of tourists from around the world looking to celebrate and let loose. The lines sure are long... but you don't have to care about that since you've got a VIP pass! Show it to the employees and presto, you move to the front of the line!
...Assuming anyone told you that you could use it to cut in lines, that is. You could be waiting in a line that's not moving, because some other VIPs (outworlders or not) leave the ride and go right back in. Maybe you're one of those people riding a ride until the end of your days! Maybe you're people watching, or far from the line, gripped with fear over a ride that's crushed your resolve. Whether it's the teacups, the rickety old roller coasters, the drop towers, or whatever else your heart desires, you better believe it's popular.
The biggest, newest, shiniest ride, however, is the Doom Coaster. Modeled after an old, skeleton-like train that oozes rust and black fog, the Virtual Reality experience is so real that some passengers seem to have the souls ripped right out of them! (The g-forces got to them, but whatever works for marketing!) The senses are assailed by a played-up, spooky adventure into the afterlife, and anyone who stays conscious through to the end gets a free t-shirt reading "I CONQUERED THE DOOM COASTER" in a bleeding font, underlined by the train cars themselves.
Think you can take it?
B. How Do We Measure Vaikunthan Cholesterol?
High-velocity amusement park rides bring to mind nausea, and you can't lose your lunch if you don't eat! All through PuPuLand are vendors of... less-than-healthy foods. Deep-fried Geezard Gizzards, deep-fried calamari, deep-fried ice cream, funnel cakes (deep-fried dough), deep-fried pizza, and- is that- is that a deep-fried salad!? PuPuLand claims zero responsibility for any cardiovascular damage incurred as a result of eating their foods. But they're the only option in the park...
So maybe you decide to leave and get food in Sparks Golsaucia proper. There are food trucks, and they're on more street corners than worldwide coffee chain Cactuarbucks! The variety is immense and a dream for any Gourmand worth their salt or any self-preserving being who's not into artery-clogging. They're a little pricier, but when the trip itself is free, why not treat yourself?
C. Moogle Marketeers
Sparks Golsaucia is dangerous for many reasons beyond the park rides and the fried foods- it houses the Tactician Guild, which works intimately with local businesses. All businesses. See, there's profit to be had in pyramid schemes as long as you're at the top, and any Tactician worthy of their asterisk would make sure that's where they are.
It may seem innocuous enough, a Moogle fluttering up to you asking if you're interested in a little work on the side. They talk about selling cosmetics, poorly-made clothes, esoteric minerals and oils, or even natural mog enhancement pills (for the pom-pom's fuzziness, naturally) with a warm smile. This company is a spiritual movement, a means of both enlightenment and exponentially growing income. It gives you a place to belong in this world, and the ability to help the newcomers find their place too!
There's just a 40,000 gil registration fee and another 20,000 for the starter kit, all nonrefundable. But maybe your contact is nice- they might be able to waive the costs if you can get a friend to sign up!
D. Are You Talkin' to Me?
The largest city in Vaikuntha means there's no shortage of crime and ne'er-do-wells. There could be a back alley shortcut involved, or you might've taken a step into the wrong side of town. It's almost as if with the turn of a corner, the bright, pastel lights of the city dimmed and flickered, well... except for the occasional red light.
But they're watching you. From across the street. From the windows. From the shadows. It doesn't matter, they're there, and you look like a target. You might hear the throaty chuckle of a Bangaa or a condescending "sho shorry" from a Hypello that forcefully bumped you as they walked by, and... did they steal your wallet?
Or maybe they're more overt, emerging from the shadows and snapping their fingers rhythmically. For more cold-blooded species, these Bangaa/Hypello thugs sure bring a lot of fiery passion to their theatrics. Maybe they deserve the money, they could probably take this on the road!
E. When the Chips are Down...
Maybe you don't like gambling on business deals and social networks. If you're a fan of slot machines, card tables, and a spin of the roulette wheel, PuPuLand's got you covered in spades. There are two casinos within the park's walls and a third just a block away from the entrance. Bet your bottom dollar you can find any game of chance, maybe some chocobo races, and if you're of a more rough-and-tumble sort, maybe even a fight club. With white mages on hand, of course; what are we, savages?
Be careful not to get too lucky, or you could end up with the wrong sort of attention.
F. ...Clubs are Wild
Night after night of Sparks Golsaucia and PuPuLand is bound to be tiresome, so maybe you're looking to unwind from your vacation. Could be a drink, or even a few hours of loud, thumping music and frenetic dancing. Unsurprisingly, they've got you covered here!
Surprisingly, there are some clubs and bars that are the quietest places in town once the sun goes down. Insulated walls, multiple doors between the outside and the club itself, and... bookshelves?! Is this an all-night library with soothing piano accompaniment and a zen garden meant to mimic the sound of rainfall? You betcha!
G. Golsaucian Gauntlet
Competitors, win or lose, are encouraged to use the results of the first three rounds of the Gauntlet in their Top-Levels, if they want. Pre-Gauntlet pep talks with a friend or rival, walks of fame, walks of shame, swarms of fans, whatever floats your boat.
H. Movements of Tiny Houses
Since smaller sorts live in Von Oktavia like Lalafell and Moogles, their houses are similarly proportioned. Smaller rooms, smaller bathtubs, smaller houses altogether. That means that while a strong hop could get you on someone's roof, a particularly bad stumble could send the whole thing crashing down.
And that costs money. Maybe you'll just look. Carefully. And never touch. Or if you do, you might have the joy of escaping the scene of the crime. No big deal.
I. Tiny Food, Big Appetites
The Golsaucian Gauntlet and a week in the lap of VIP Luxury means you're probably used to portions more... normal than what's served around Von Oktavia. While it's not quite this small, it does seem a bit closer to food for ants. So if hunger pangs happen to strike during this pit stop (typical of any road trip, really...), maybe you're inclined to take the hit to your wallet for a little extra, or maybe you're hangry and become one of those customers making a scene.
J. Mognet Central
Mognet Central is big and imposing, a stark contrast to the smaller buildings of the city. They need all that space, given how vital the net is to Vaikunthan infrastructure. It's impossible not to see this place, and maybe you want to go in.
Lucky for you, the ground floor is actually the world's largest iMog Store, with special cutting-edge products that you can't get to as easily at the Curti Center. The employees are bright and bubbly, eager to help you with all your needs. Even if you don't have the money to buy anything- they're getting paid by the hour!
K. Say Cheese!
Eventually it's time to leave and return to the Curti Center, and so everyone's gathered by the offices of the Oktavian Triumvirate. The Under-Secretary of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of an Executive Assistant's Assistant all but appears out of thin air due to eldritch bureaucratic magics, and shouts that a picture will be taken in five minutes.
How's your hair? Is that what you're wearing?! You still look a bit rough from the night before, maybe. Or you might just be against this entire thing, and you're trying to hide behind the crowd or duck away. That's difficult, because the arrival of the Under-Secretary of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of an Executive Assistant's Assistant brought with it her assistants, who are cutting off a lot of the exits. Maybe you need to use a human shield.
Or maybe you're gonna dab on camera. They never said it had to be a serious photo!
Sparks Golsaucia
A. Doom Coaster: Into the Void (and other rides...)
PuPuLand and Sparks Golsaucia as a whole are rife with exotic and exciting means of entertainment. The amusement park rides are second to none, probably because there aren't many in other towns! And since it's time for the Gauntlet, there's no end of tourists from around the world looking to celebrate and let loose. The lines sure are long... but you don't have to care about that since you've got a VIP pass! Show it to the employees and presto, you move to the front of the line!
...Assuming anyone told you that you could use it to cut in lines, that is. You could be waiting in a line that's not moving, because some other VIPs (outworlders or not) leave the ride and go right back in. Maybe you're one of those people riding a ride until the end of your days! Maybe you're people watching, or far from the line, gripped with fear over a ride that's crushed your resolve. Whether it's the teacups, the rickety old roller coasters, the drop towers, or whatever else your heart desires, you better believe it's popular.
The biggest, newest, shiniest ride, however, is the Doom Coaster. Modeled after an old, skeleton-like train that oozes rust and black fog, the Virtual Reality experience is so real that some passengers seem to have the souls ripped right out of them! (The g-forces got to them, but whatever works for marketing!) The senses are assailed by a played-up, spooky adventure into the afterlife, and anyone who stays conscious through to the end gets a free t-shirt reading "I CONQUERED THE DOOM COASTER" in a bleeding font, underlined by the train cars themselves.
Think you can take it?
B. How Do We Measure Vaikunthan Cholesterol?
High-velocity amusement park rides bring to mind nausea, and you can't lose your lunch if you don't eat! All through PuPuLand are vendors of... less-than-healthy foods. Deep-fried Geezard Gizzards, deep-fried calamari, deep-fried ice cream, funnel cakes (deep-fried dough), deep-fried pizza, and- is that- is that a deep-fried salad!? PuPuLand claims zero responsibility for any cardiovascular damage incurred as a result of eating their foods. But they're the only option in the park...
So maybe you decide to leave and get food in Sparks Golsaucia proper. There are food trucks, and they're on more street corners than worldwide coffee chain Cactuarbucks! The variety is immense and a dream for any Gourmand worth their salt or any self-preserving being who's not into artery-clogging. They're a little pricier, but when the trip itself is free, why not treat yourself?
C. Moogle Marketeers
Sparks Golsaucia is dangerous for many reasons beyond the park rides and the fried foods- it houses the Tactician Guild, which works intimately with local businesses. All businesses. See, there's profit to be had in pyramid schemes as long as you're at the top, and any Tactician worthy of their asterisk would make sure that's where they are.
It may seem innocuous enough, a Moogle fluttering up to you asking if you're interested in a little work on the side. They talk about selling cosmetics, poorly-made clothes, esoteric minerals and oils, or even natural mog enhancement pills (for the pom-pom's fuzziness, naturally) with a warm smile. This company is a spiritual movement, a means of both enlightenment and exponentially growing income. It gives you a place to belong in this world, and the ability to help the newcomers find their place too!
There's just a 40,000 gil registration fee and another 20,000 for the starter kit, all nonrefundable. But maybe your contact is nice- they might be able to waive the costs if you can get a friend to sign up!
D. Are You Talkin' to Me?
The largest city in Vaikuntha means there's no shortage of crime and ne'er-do-wells. There could be a back alley shortcut involved, or you might've taken a step into the wrong side of town. It's almost as if with the turn of a corner, the bright, pastel lights of the city dimmed and flickered, well... except for the occasional red light.
But they're watching you. From across the street. From the windows. From the shadows. It doesn't matter, they're there, and you look like a target. You might hear the throaty chuckle of a Bangaa or a condescending "sho shorry" from a Hypello that forcefully bumped you as they walked by, and... did they steal your wallet?
Or maybe they're more overt, emerging from the shadows and snapping their fingers rhythmically. For more cold-blooded species, these Bangaa/Hypello thugs sure bring a lot of fiery passion to their theatrics. Maybe they deserve the money, they could probably take this on the road!
E. When the Chips are Down...
Maybe you don't like gambling on business deals and social networks. If you're a fan of slot machines, card tables, and a spin of the roulette wheel, PuPuLand's got you covered in spades. There are two casinos within the park's walls and a third just a block away from the entrance. Bet your bottom dollar you can find any game of chance, maybe some chocobo races, and if you're of a more rough-and-tumble sort, maybe even a fight club. With white mages on hand, of course; what are we, savages?
Be careful not to get too lucky, or you could end up with the wrong sort of attention.
F. ...Clubs are Wild
Night after night of Sparks Golsaucia and PuPuLand is bound to be tiresome, so maybe you're looking to unwind from your vacation. Could be a drink, or even a few hours of loud, thumping music and frenetic dancing. Unsurprisingly, they've got you covered here!
Surprisingly, there are some clubs and bars that are the quietest places in town once the sun goes down. Insulated walls, multiple doors between the outside and the club itself, and... bookshelves?! Is this an all-night library with soothing piano accompaniment and a zen garden meant to mimic the sound of rainfall? You betcha!
G. Golsaucian Gauntlet
Competitors, win or lose, are encouraged to use the results of the first three rounds of the Gauntlet in their Top-Levels, if they want. Pre-Gauntlet pep talks with a friend or rival, walks of fame, walks of shame, swarms of fans, whatever floats your boat.
Von Oktavia
H. Movements of Tiny Houses
Since smaller sorts live in Von Oktavia like Lalafell and Moogles, their houses are similarly proportioned. Smaller rooms, smaller bathtubs, smaller houses altogether. That means that while a strong hop could get you on someone's roof, a particularly bad stumble could send the whole thing crashing down.
And that costs money. Maybe you'll just look. Carefully. And never touch. Or if you do, you might have the joy of escaping the scene of the crime. No big deal.
I. Tiny Food, Big Appetites
The Golsaucian Gauntlet and a week in the lap of VIP Luxury means you're probably used to portions more... normal than what's served around Von Oktavia. While it's not quite this small, it does seem a bit closer to food for ants. So if hunger pangs happen to strike during this pit stop (typical of any road trip, really...), maybe you're inclined to take the hit to your wallet for a little extra, or maybe you're hangry and become one of those customers making a scene.
J. Mognet Central
Mognet Central is big and imposing, a stark contrast to the smaller buildings of the city. They need all that space, given how vital the net is to Vaikunthan infrastructure. It's impossible not to see this place, and maybe you want to go in.
Lucky for you, the ground floor is actually the world's largest iMog Store, with special cutting-edge products that you can't get to as easily at the Curti Center. The employees are bright and bubbly, eager to help you with all your needs. Even if you don't have the money to buy anything- they're getting paid by the hour!
K. Say Cheese!
Eventually it's time to leave and return to the Curti Center, and so everyone's gathered by the offices of the Oktavian Triumvirate. The Under-Secretary of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of an Executive Assistant's Assistant all but appears out of thin air due to eldritch bureaucratic magics, and shouts that a picture will be taken in five minutes.
How's your hair? Is that what you're wearing?! You still look a bit rough from the night before, maybe. Or you might just be against this entire thing, and you're trying to hide behind the crowd or duck away. That's difficult, because the arrival of the Under-Secretary of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of an Executive Assistant's Assistant brought with it her assistants, who are cutting off a lot of the exits. Maybe you need to use a human shield.
Or maybe you're gonna dab on camera. They never said it had to be a serious photo!
no subject
"What a friggin' joke. And a waste of time."
Well, if they couldn't hurt him, Johnny could at least take out his guitar and play the Bard song of Sorrow of the Fiend. Besides reducing his stats, maybe the sad tune would touch something inside of the stoic moogle?
no subject
"O...kaaaaaay..." Selphie drawled out. "Did I... miss the memo?"
She looked over at Johnny with a curious look as he was the only other hero from Crystallis in their group. The moogle in front of them doesn't seem to keen on making a move as she moves in a bit closer.
"So..." she started carefully. "How do we convince you that we're not here to harm the PuPus?"
no subject
"You'll have all the time to convince me." He pointed a finger at her. "From the confines of your future prison cell, Kupo."
Meanwhile, Johnny's tune didn't seem to have much of an effect on the Moogle's emotional availability. Negligible, at best. Surely there are things to be told that could get this Moogle to become more available?
EMOTIONAL UNAVAILABILITY METER
99/100: Emotionally Unavailable
no subject
Now Camilla would always try to attack first but she rather not get hit. Maybe distracting them and calling them sweet things may help. Even if they are true and she does want to boop his nose.
let's keep this going, shall we?
"You know what would make a moogle even more adorable?" Selphie asks conversationally. "A Moogle in a Moomba suit! A faux Moomba with a very charming cowboy hat."
She keeps the playful grin on her face as she gives the moogle a questioning look. "What makes you think that we'd want to hurt the PuPu's?"
no subject
"K-kupo?!"
Kuparks flew higher and shook his head angrily at them. How did they dare call him such things or suggest such things?
"I'm not adorable, Kupo!" He angrily motioned at them. "I won't let you pinch my cheeks or give me a suit! It's just a trick so you can hurt PuPus, Kupo!"
EMOTIONAL UNAVAILABILITY METER
78/100: Emotionally Confused
no subject
Camilla tilts her head as she puts a finger to her chin. "Why don't you think you are? Have you looked in a mirror lately, darling?"
She's more than glad to play the decoy since their cooing seems to be working so far.
icon appropriate
Emotionally unavailability?
Lightbulb.
Selphie looks up at the Moogle, her lips curling into an impish smirk before speaking again. "I dunno, maybe a good old fashioned hug would let Kuparks know just how adorable he is. I'd hug a PuPu too in a sign of solidarity."
no subject
Johnny D'Amico emotional unavailability meter: 95/100
He had to say something, though.
"Look, I can't stop these ladies from showing their, uh, appreciation for ya. You're on your own with them, pal."
no subject
"You don't know anything about me, Kupo! Stop spreading misinformation about me, this is considered a crime here!"
He started flying around the arena wildly, obviously the fact that people were making him look cute was of great emotional distress to him.
EMOTIONAL UNAVAILABILITY METER
49/100: Emotionally Compromised
no subject
Whether or not her non-verbal signal worked, the perky brunette was going to continue with her current tactic of teasing Kuparks into an even bigger fervor. Her right hand was wrapped loosely around her staff in the event that the Moogle tried to lash out.
"It's a crime to compliment a Moogle on his cute, fluffy exterior? Why if I could, I'd dance a little jig with you. I bet the PuPus would love to join in!"
Selphie looked at her companions with a smirk. "We can bring the world together through song and dance! Hyne, we could even have special events all over Vaikuntha!"
no subject
"So you're saying you're not so fluffy enough for a hug? Or that your pom isn't a rather nice color for anyone to notice? Do you really think so little of yourself?"
no subject
no subject
"Nooo... Stop it, stop it, KUPEEEEH!"
It was murder, organized crime, nothing less!
EMOTIONAL UNAVAILABILITY METER
14/100: Emotionally Crumbling
no subject
"But why? You're so cute! I could just hug you to bits~!"
Well, there might be a good reason why the moogle would be worried even if Camilla did not have her sword on her. And that's her Dusk Dragon given gift...or gifts rather. Kuparks has every right to be worried considering of where he might be stuck in if she had her way.
no subject
She pulls her hand away from her staff as she watches Camilla make the next move. There's no certain way to confirm how this will work until the meter behind the perky brunette reaches zero.
no subject
Just give in, man. They've gotcha in their clutches, so there's nothing left that can be done for ya. Don't worry, they're nice ladies, they'll treat you right.
no subject
That was too much. The poor Moogle raised his arm as if desperately trying to reach out for the sky, and then...
EMOTIONAL UNAVAILABILITY METER
0/100: Emotionally Annihilated
Kuparks turned red as if he was... Blushing? But soon his features vanished and all that was left was a red shape, fading away with an ominous sound until nothing was left.
...
You've won!
no subject
Priorities.
This question has been burning a hole in my brain!
"I wonder if Sparks would act the same way if we tried something like this on him?"
Selphie looks over at Johnny with a mischievous smirk on her face. "We should ask him sometime!"
god yes please do this to Sparks hahaha
"That guy? He'll definitely be the kind to say no, right? He's always seemed to think he's the the toughest guy around."