Event || Worldwide Tourists

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Who: All New Arrivals and Curti Center Staff
When: April 15th-30th
Where: All over Vaikuntha, starting outside of the airship hanger
What: Ganeshan, the resident Job Expert, will be taking the new arrivals around the the various Guilds so they can collect their chosen Job Asterisks as noted in their applications.
Warnings/Notes: Guild prompts can be found here

Enter the Master

[Each new arrival's iMog buzzes with a message instructing them to gather for a worldwide adventure to obtain the power of Vaikuntha. If they follow the invitation's instructions, they will arrive at outside of the airship hanger on the morning of the 15th, with their meager belongings packed.

An Enterprise-Class airship, the Ragnarok, hovers outside of the Curti Center. There is a flash of light on the top of the ship.]

"WELCOME!"

[A figure, minuscule at this distance, launches itself off of the ship and hurtles toward the ground. As he draws closer to the ground, he starts to flip, landing with a flourish. An armored figure, sans helm, turns his toothy Zora grin to the crowd. With a shimmer, his armor transforms into a white mage's robe, and he sends a rush of wind through the crowd for dramatic effect.]

"I AM GANESHAN, THE JOB MASTER! GYA HA HA HA! TODAY, YOUR LIVES WILL CHANGE FOREVER."

[Ganeshan shimmers again, ruthlessly abusing the Chemist's Modifier skill to once again shift Job Classes so he can lower the airship's loading dock with a wave of his hand.]

"I BELIEVE THAT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAS THE ABILITY TO MASTER THE JOB CLASSES. SOME OF YOU MAY MASTER MANY, OTHERS WILL PURSUE THE PERFECT MASTERY OF JUST ONE. BUT EITHER WAY, YOU'LL BE INCREDIBLE!"

[Ganeshan gives everyone a big thumbs-up. The out-worlders who are not scared off by this booming speech can feel free to enter the airship and prepare for their ride around the world. Hopefully some of the Curti Center's newest hires can serve as non-crazy less exuberant tour guides for the new arrivals.]

Around the World

[The Ragnarok will be stopping at every major city in Vaikuntha, with the exception of those cut off by the Imperial border closing. Characters can create top levels to respond to the Guild prompts and explore the cities themselves as the ship makes its stops. Each Guild provides information sessions, free food and trinkets for potential applicants, and once you're ready to receive your Asterisk, all you have to do is take some introductory lessons and fill out forms. Characters can receive up to two asterisks. Time to get to know your new world!

Questions for Ganeshan can be directed to the Ganeshan top level post.]

Comments

Just Kiddin' Around

[mythmaker]

[Is that Jade-san?

One moment, Azusa is minding her own business as she window-shops. She has nothing to fear, because a particularly chivalrous Hypello and an ex-con Moogle have both decided to keep an eye on her, following her from a distance to make sure no one messes with her. She's thankful for the help, really, since she's starting to think maybe, just maybe, this place is a little shady?

But the next moment, she sees Jade running towards her. She doesn't see the Bangaa. She steps into the street and waves at Jade, about to call him over, when she remembers to pick up the weapon she'd borrowed from the Bard Guild. She reaches out for it, quickly turns, and—her weapon slams right into the Bangaa's face. Given that she's decided to try studying the trombone, it's enough to send the Bangaa flying flat on his back, dazed for a few seconds.]

Eh? I'm so sorry! I didn't see you there...are you alright?

[She stares down at the Bangaa she just knocked flat, and then looks back up at the now much closer Jade.]

Jade-san, is he a friend of yours? I can explain...

[jeido]

I suppose "friends" sounds about right, though I believe an explanation isn't necessary.

[Jade says when he finally catches up, not at all winded. Something has to be said about the benefits of having such a speedy passive job, though Jade has the feeling the novelty of which would soon wear off once all this becomes more routine, or perhaps taken advantage of. But in either case, he wastes no time in searching the Bangaa's belongings, fishing out a purse that looks like it belongs more with a frilly old lady, along with a nondescript wallet that presumably is his own.]

I'll be taking this.

[He offers the fancy purse to the middle-aged lady who catches up with them around then, her thanks tenfold as Jade modestly tries to shake her off, waving his hand noncommittally as she tries to offer him some gil for his trouble.

In the meantime, the Bangaa stirs from his dazed stupor, mumbling something about Jade having his wallet. Jade pretends not to hear it, bowing slightly as the woman leaves them. He has every intention of turning over this wallet to the authorities, but for now he'll play along with pretending that intends to keep it for himself.

Once she's gone, he turns to Azusa, a casual smile on his face.]

I'd have to say, this is the last place I expected to see you around. It's quite fortunate you've found an escort of sorts.

[His gaze falls on her dual tail not too far back, both of whom he directs a small nod of acknowledgement and thanks.]

[mythmaker]

[Azusa watches the entire scene of Jade looting this person unfold. She's sure she's missing something here, but no one seems to be berating her for accidentally clobbering someone with a trombone? Maybe they didn't notice. That's a relief. She seems to be missing a few details...

...but ultimately, she decides it's not important. She'll just focus on what Jade is saying and act like the Bangaa isn't even there.]

I see...you two seem awfully close, sharing money like that.

[She continues to watch the exchange. Oh. So he was a thief, maybe? Well, it doesn't seem important enough to ask about. If he is, the situation's been resolved, and she doesn't feel like she's in any danger. The Bangaa on the ground asks for a hand up, but she pretends not to hear him.]

I got turned around after visiting the Black Mage guild...and I have to admit, window shopping is a favorite hobby of mine. I'd love to come back when I have more money. Wouldn't it be good fun to buy gifts to bring home to our friends?

[She's not sure when that will be, but Jade will come to learn that Azusa isn't too terribly concerned with being here if he hasn't already. At the mention of her escorts, she turns, waves to them, and turns back.]

I'm very glad to have them. There used to be three, but...he proposed to me so I asked him to leave. What brings you out here, Jade-san?

[She's going to move from that questionable topic right into a different one.]

[jeido]

I see.

[Jade hums noncommittally. There are indeed several points of concern with regard to what Azusa just said, but at the end of the day, as long as these smitten individuals don't follow them all the way into their temporary housing and give them trouble, he doesn't find it to be his concern.]

While I wouldn't call the act fun, I suppose bringing something home has its merits.

[The thief Bangaa calls for Jade to return the wallet again, but is cut short by a much larger, brawnier Bangaa that puts an arm around him, gruffly asking if he had business with the kind folks over there. It seems there's no shortage of people feeling a surge of protectiveness towards Azusa, and perhaps may have mistaken Jade for a very androgynous lady in that red mage garb.

Still, Jade continues to pointedly ignore the exchange, smiling again as he speaks to Azusa.]

Since we both have the same agenda around the place, why don't we go together and give your escorts a break?

[It seems like a good opportunity to get to know about the only flower of a kind in their household, at the very least.]

[mythmaker]

[Again, she feels like she's a little lost, but the old lady has her wallet back and Jade seems to be in good spirits? So, really, there's obviously no reason for her to be concerned. She stands there on the sidelines as the worst bystander to a crime ever, smiling obliviously and thinking more about how wonderful Jade looks than why that Bangaa is now being hauled off by a second Bangaa.]

What an interesting place~.

[But her profound comment aside, her bodyguards have started to wander off, dejected that Azusa is going to spend time with someone else. She gives them a friendly wave goodbye, of course, but the chaotic scene has finally dissipated, leaving Jade and Azusa its only survivors.]

I'd enjoy that very much, Curtiss-san. [He's older than her, so she still has every intention of treating him like her senior for now.] You look wonderful in those clothes. I can't stop admiring how gallant and fanciful you look~.

[For her part, Azusa is dressed in civilian clothes. She hasn't quite adjusted to walking around wearing her Astrolagian robes, so she's settling for a simple outfit that helps her fit in. No more garish idol garb for now!]