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Test Drive Meme






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— Reply with a character you wish to test in the game's setting.
— Feel free to use one of the prompt below or make one of your own!
— Tag around! This is a panfandom RP, so don't hesitate to tag both castmates and non-castmates.
— Most importantly, have fun!


1/ Welcome to the world of Crystallis!
You have seen reality shatter and collapse around you, in the depths of the void you found a Crystal and now you are in the city of Aqures Ixen, surrounded by Moogles and people as lost and confused as you are. On the bright side, everyone thinks you're a hero! On the downside, they expect you to save the world. Maybe their expectations are a bit too much. Thankfully, you're not abandoned to your fate as a Moogle explains to you everything you need to know. Maybe it's time to get to know your companions in misfortune. Besides, it seems this has occurred past month already-- Maybe some people who have been here for longer than you may help.

2/ Do you like your new life?
No? Well, either way, you better get used to it, to your new powers, to your new house, to the ball of fur that follows your every steps—Who knows, maybe you'll even make some friends here. Besides, even if everyone expects you to save the world, fighting isn't the only way to do so. Maybe you could open a shop to help and properly equip your friends who are actually eager to fight. Maybe you could try and gather people who think diplomacy can stop war, you could even start your own researches on the Crystals— Or you could make sure your house is the prettiest in all of Aqures Ixen. Anything is possible.

3/ Neighborhood woes
The government of Aqures Ixen is very sorry, but it seems there are too many of you Heroes of Light. Hence why there is no free houses left in district dedicated to housing you. This may also be why you're not alone in the house that was given to you. Hopefully you're not living with a mad villain plotting to take over the world late at night, and hopefully your neighbor isn't a singer who doesn't know how to sing. On the bright side, you may have someone very cool living with you and an artist next door! It's just not likely.

4/ Crystallis de Chocobo
Upon arrival, your Moogle gave you a map of Crystallis. This world may be a bit big for you to explore, so why not go to the Chocobo Farm and ask for a Chocobo? These big birds can't fly, but they're much more efficient than horses when it comes to travelling. Maybe it's your first time riding a Chocobo; it might be a good idea to have someone with you in case something goes wrong. Or maybe the old man at the farm didn't have any Chocobos left and gave you some Chocobo Lure© so you can go and capture your own. You can find details on Chocobo Capture here.

5/ A thing called Mognet
Hopefully you weren't used to Internet and cellphones back home. Otherwise, you might be a tiny bit confused when your Moogle returns to you with a stack of letters. Or maybe someone else's Moogle is coming to you with a voice message it learnt by heart and is now going to recite to you with a lot of Kupo. That's how the "network" works here.

6/ A thing called Strike
In spite of how old-fashioned it is, Mognet is very useful and odds are that you may have become dependent on it. Hopefully not, because one local tradition seems to be Mognet Strikes. 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 board in the third district or in taverns.

7/ I believe I can fly~
You are on an Airship! Airships regularly depart from Aqures Ixen and stop by most major cities in the world, so they're the perfect means of transportation for you to go and explore this world. You can go anywhere in a matter of hours — One can only hope you don’t have motion sickness.

8/ Exploration
Enough expository banter. Now is the time to explore. Maybe rather than spending most of your time in Aqures Ixen, you'd rather spend it living in Balicea, or betting on Chocobo Races in Trano Golsaucia. Or maybe you'd rather go and explore some ancient ruins that may hold some precious information. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere that isn't under imperial control; unless you have a death wish of course.

9/ Random Encounter
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! Alternatively, maybe this encounter isn't random at all, and you have been sent on a mission to kick some imperial asses in the war confronting the Heran Empire and the Republic of Esdham. Good luck!

10/ Getting Jobs is hard
It all started when you asked Jessie to give you a new Job. What could and should have been a formality, quickly turned into a trial. All you wanted was a Job, 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 yet again, maybe she simply asked you to assist her in her researches on the Crystals. Getting new Jobs is not easy. Consider yourself happy though, at least you don't have to do that alone.

11/ The world is subject to unrelenting pain and suffering…
This is why you should play a game. After all, there are things a lot more important than saving the world: Blitzball is one of them. Triple Triad is another. Why don't you take a break and do something different for once; anyone wanting to play Blitzball is given a special potion allowing them to breath underwater, whereas someone who wants to play Triple Triad should have no difficulties finding veterans more than happy to get rid of their low level cards.

12/ Events of the Past
Missed an event you would have liked to participate in? The Test Drive Meme is the perfect place to play this event without being restricted by the game's chronology! Maybe you would have liked to capture a Chocobo during Crystalis de Chocobo, maybe you would have liked to be lost and attacked from all sides in the creepy Magitek Research Facility, or maybe you'd like to celebrate the Christmas of Crystallis. Yet again, maybe you would have liked to regain your true power and subsequently be on your path to death, as in The Night of the Thirteen Moogles. Or how about participating in Christmas at Crystallis or fighting in a war for the warriors among you?

13/ Wild Card
Don't like the options offered here? Go crazy and choose what you want to do in this world!


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bloodypast: (Sad Truth)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-27 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
That didn't sound good, but he understood her desire to not necessarily broadcast it far and wide. Especially if YUFFIE was asking for privacy, he'd listen. So instead he nodded where she could see it, and kept walking.

Comfortable silence for a bit, but given what she'd implied, Vincent didn't think it would stay that way, nor did he want Yuffie to brood. Did she brood? He honestly wasn't sure, but it wouldn't be good if she decided to start now.

"How good are the weapons shops here? Gun shops?" An easy topic switch, and taking an active role in the conversation. He was curious too, as he already missed his usual gear and equipment.
thegreatninja: (yo)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-27 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
"No gun shops here. You have to go to.. Esdham? I think. I'll go with you if you want." Even though that involves being on an airship which she didn't like. "Or MarKus can make something. He's a hero and a blacksmith. He made my Shuriken. We'll he's making me another one. I lost the first one."

Yuffie spoke with her hands as she spoke happy for the change in subject. She was used to silence but she didn't always care for it.
bloodypast: (What?)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-27 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
"What about armor and gear?" Vincent considered, taking in what she said and fitting it to the map he'd memorized when he'd gotten his 'briefing' on waking up. A noise from him, thoughtful, and he pulled out the gun he had from the holster.

Careful, examining it as he stopped. Eyeing it as the marksman he was. After unloading it, he examined some more, then reloaded and re-holstered the weapon. It was basic, but it would do for now.

"No materia?" Confirming, and asking for more information in one. If anyone would know, it would be her.
thegreatninja: (pouting)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-27 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
She looked up at him then her lips forming a perfect pout. "It doesn't work here. I found a lot of it after all of mine had been taken but it doesn't do anything. It's still shinny." Which was why she held on to the collection from Gaia.

"Old abilities don't work here at all. Everyone starts on even ground." It was annoying for the young ninja who had to relearn all of her skills.
bloodypast: (As you wish)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-27 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
"I noticed." His tone was dry, and there was an annoyed edge to it. Sympathetic too, as he sighed. "But you've been here longer than I have, at least."

Wait, that was a full and unneeded sentence.

"So we only have the abilities of these 'jobs'?" Another switch, while remaining on the overall topic. As if he hadn't commented and tried to cheer her up some.
thegreatninja: (smirk)

Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-27 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Yup! It also means I can whip your butt if we get into a fight." She laughed at that imagining the great powerful Vincent falling before her. Not in death or anything so dramatic but it meant she could easily sneak up on him.

He has yet to know she can turn invisible.

"You better watch out."

Yuffie winked at him swinging her arms to her sides.
bloodypast: (Red Moon)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-27 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't have anything you want." He replied, half of his mouth turned up in amusement. With no working materia, then there was little else he could imagine he would have, that she'd be interested in.

"What's Esdham like?"
thegreatninja: (I shouldn't be the voice of reason)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-27 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
"That is the- never mind." She shook her head with a smirk. He wouldn't get it even if she explained.

"It's hot and there is a lot of sand around there. Technically it's a desert. I don't have fond memories there." That was where she had been taken.
bloodypast: (As you wish)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-27 02:42 am (UTC)(link)
They would definitely make time to talk. Or rather, for Yuffie to talk, and he to listen. Not in the usual ways either, as something was clearly up.

"We'll have to see if that is the only place to acquire parts and visit a gunsmith then." Because he wasn't taking her, if she had bad memories. He could go alone, and was used to being solo.

"Where else have you been here?"
thegreatninja: (Your talking to me?)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-27 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
"All over the place. There was awhile I was just traveling. It SUCKED! But I got to see a lot of places. I sort of mapped out the world." It was just like when she was younger running around doing what she wanted.

"Any place you thinking? I mean. I haven't been to EVERYWHERE but everywhere we can get through airships."

Yuffie wasn't about to let bad memories stop her.
bloodypast: (As you wish)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-27 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
Silence for a while as they walked, Vincent going over his mental map again.

"How much is this Trano Golsaucia place like the Gold Saucer we know?" Because the similarity in names hadn't escaped him, and with running into her now? He was curious.
thegreatninja: (Perfect Laughter)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-27 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
"ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME! I mean it's a little different but it's a tourist spot with lots of flashy lights all the time." Her arms flail in front of her as she talked.

"I went there on my own so I know a far amount of the city." Yuffie always explored better without Mooshoo with her. He was sort of a grump who didn't like to have fun.
bloodypast: (Almost a smile)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-27 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
"That's a little disturbing to think about." Vincent replied, not quite smiling again. He might have to go investigate for himself.

"What's been your favorite place?"
thegreatninja: (arms behind head)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-27 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
"Aerlion. I think that's how it's pronounced. There was a beach there and it was a peaceful town. I really liked it. I spent awhile there in the winter." Though she had spent that time just staring out into the ocean.

"It's really pretty."

Yuffie lightly scratched the back of her head. That wasn't really specific but it was a nice place.
bloodypast: (Red Moon)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-27 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
There wasn't really much Vincent felt needed to be said in response to that. A quiet noise of acknowledgement, and silence reigned once more except for their footsteps. And Ophelia's quiet trilling to herself in a song as she rode on Vincent's shoulder.
thegreatninja: (Happy)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-28 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
"Come on! If you go be in any climate what would it be? I bet I can find a town you like too." She grinned up at the tall hero.

Yuffie could easily talk enough for the both of them but she knew Vincent well enough to know that if she asked a question there was a 75% chance he might answer it. As long as it wasn't a really stupid question.
bloodypast: (Red Moon)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-28 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Vincent was also more than contented to let Yuffie do most of the talking. He tuned out most of the irrelevant stuff, responding with non-committal noises to things he didn't find interesting. Habit now, at least with her, and he'd learned it early with others who seemed to need to fill every silent space with chatter.

Tilting his head to the side, Vincent slanted his gaze in her direction. "Oh? What kind of town do you think I'd like then?" Personal curiosity, admittedly. Not really important, but vaguely amused to see what Yuffie thought he would enjoy.
thegreatninja: (arms behind head)

Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-28 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
"I really don't know WHAT you like." She stopped walking for a moment and then quickly moved to catch up again. He wasn't going to slow down for her, at least he never had in the past. Her palms rubbed against her shorts before putting her arms behind her head. What sort of places would Vincent like?

Yuffie was silent for a long while just thinking about places that he might like best. She wasn't the type to spend a lot of time thinking or not talking so it might pull a few alarms from Vincent but Yuffie was to occupied with her thoughts to notice much else.
bloodypast: (Sad Truth)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-29 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Vincent wasn't slowing down for her now, knowing if she was interested she'd keep up. If she wasn't, he was sure their paths would cross again. It was the same to him either way, even if he was finding a small amount of comfort in the familiarity of the situation.

That she was silent though, did merit his notice. Watching her out of the corner of his eyes, studying her. She was older than he'd last seen her, it was true. But then, if they were pulled from different points in the timeline, that wasn't a shock. This silence to him seemed more the type that came with maturity, so perhaps wasn't so unusual now for Yuffie. Maturity of one who is deep in thought, and silent in their pondering.

Except for what she'd mentioned earlier.

"What about good mountains and mountainous regions?"
thegreatninja: (back)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-30 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
Yuffie shrugged. "I don't know. The monsters around the mountains are stronger. Can't get through em." She smiled up at him. "Maybe when your back up to snuff we can go together."

Her head tilted to the side and she sided softly. "Man, there is so much I wanna tell you. Oh! Zack was here for awhile. You know him? I knew him when I was a kid. He was Aeirth's Boyfriend. I may or may not have stalked him since he was a SOLDIER."

She was just looking for something to talk about. That was easy and random.
bloodypast: (As you wish)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-30 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
It made sense, as the monsters around the mountains back home had always been fairly strong too.

He did frown at the comment, even if she hadn't meant it that way, about him being 'up to snuff'. It was already annoying to have to relearn things he'd mastered. He'd had to do it once already, after experimentation and being a test subject for Hojo. To have to do it again...

A sigh, as there was no other way he could see yet. No use fighting it, when this world clearly had its own rules despite all that was familiar. Barely audible, wondering if Yuffie had heard him or picked up on his distaste.

"I can't say I know him." The name wasn't familiar.
thegreatninja: (Beautiful)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-04-30 11:45 am (UTC)(link)
Yuffie sighed. "I honestly didn't think you did." She could hear the slight sigh if only because of her heightened abilities here now that she had been here for so long.

She smiled trying to look like her usual overly confident self. "You got this Vince. No need to feel down. We can train together."

Yuffie paused.

"OH! You thinkin' of getting employment while your here? Like a Job Job."
bloodypast: (What?)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-04-30 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
The frown stayed with the shortened-version of his name, but he hadn't really expected else from Yuffie. Tolerable, and while he did prefer to be alone, she was more familiar with things around here. An ally wouldn't go amiss, and she was a good one usually.

"I hadn't thought about it yet." He responded to her other question.
thegreatninja: (easy)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] thegreatninja 2015-05-01 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
"I was working with the mognet office for awhile but I got fired." She winced at that memory and then shook her head. "It's what happens when you don't show up to work for over a month."

Yuffie looked over at Vincent with a smile. "I don't think that would suit you. Maybe, something else? It helps to have some gil."
bloodypast: (As you wish)

Re: Chocobo

[personal profile] bloodypast 2015-05-01 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Had she not shown up by her own choice, or by other circumstances? If it was the latter, then she was unlikely to share while they had company. She'd been reluctant to share more already in front of her own moogle companion, so Vincent filed the question away, to wait until they're alone.

"We'll see." Gil would indeed be necessary. It would depend upon what was around, and what suited him. If nothing else, he supposed he could do what he'd done when traveling with Avalanche. Fight monsters.

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