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songerein2021-12-01 12:19 pm
tantailizing) wrote in songerein2021-12-01 12:19 pm
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[OPEN] A World Exchange
Who: Zidane, ANYONE
Which: Interactive Dream, Open
What: Madhuri suggested a dream exchange to see what Zidane's world is like. Never say that a theater kid doesn't dream big especially when it's of Lindblum.
Warnings: No present warnings.
It stands tall - high and near to the clouds, a mountain range merged with billowing towers and massive ticking gears, whose encompassing walls are sealed by a massive mechanical gate bearing a fitting falcon crest upon it. Around, the skies are filled by airships big and small - the biggest circling and docking within the hanger within the most peak building while others soar to-and-fro - out of the protective natural borders, but also between the levels.
Yes, while the peaks catch the most attention, there’s still equal amazement to the sloping buildings and roads; businesses, residents, and entertainments of all kinds through the bustling city. But nay, another look from how the buildings and various districts all line up towards the castle on top, this is a kingdom - protected, prosperous… and rebuilding in some ways. Best to take a second look perhaps at the residence too for strictly expecting humans in this dream would be an error as humans, anthropomorphic animals, and normal animals can be found wandering the roads, their clothes of early century’s periods but also not.
What a curious dream to wander...
Seems to be the place where most dreamers (and ‘travelers’ within the dream) arrive after walking along the footpath through a great stone arc and its gate. The guards posted seem to pay no mind, but considering the number of travelers, adventurers, and other folks walking by, a dreamer is one amongst the crowd. Walking up the main red cobblestone road leads one past a line of tall apartment-like buildings to the left, an inn mixed between them, and on the right, a station where an aircab departs from. To walk further down the road is to enter the market square. Alice and Dragoos’ Armory and Medicine Shop, Polom's Action Figures, Pepe's Milk Shop, Ivan's Fish Stack, Milla's Oil Shop, Grandma Pickle's corner stand, the list goes on, but the crowds are spaced and easy to navigate through.
Should one continue on a straight path instead of going further into the marketplace towards Wayne’s Synthesis Shop, they’d find themselves entering yet another residential area, but one who’s path leads to a church. It seems more for show than anything - a place to take refuge or offer prayers to whichever deity they believed as opposed to anything truly organized.
The area is in the most disrepair but thriving all the same. Steam is bountiful as are the constant grinding gears between thundering hammers as establishments are built up again. Reconstruction has been underway for a while which fortunately does leave enough for the wandering dreamer to explore. Its main square after departing an aircab is in the most need of work still, but one can admire the statue honoring ‘Cid Fabool VIII’ with its impressive mustache. One might also note the abundance of cats in the area left to wander about and that stray further should one walk forward.
Once past all the construction, dreamers can reach yet another residential-like area and tavern. Given the way the district’s residents appear to work constantly, a tavern would be a welcomed place for downtime. Looks like today’s special on the blackboard outside is ‘Senor Sabotender’. Try not to drink too much because getting drunk in a dream is very real. Still, if one is up for the idle banter with the ‘locales’, step inside, have a seat at the bar, and Bobo will see about getting you set up momentarily.
This district sits at an impressive height should one notice from the aircab station and stepping outside, there’s a different vibe. Time is of the essence as the station clock turns and bells chime somewhere in the district, and the explorative dreamer may notice signs posted for performances, the directions to various theaters, and even to a few art galleries and studios. There’s not much to see at the galleries right now, but there has been an open studio recently. Oh well, maybe next time dreamers could catch it.
As for traveling on and down the stairs to the right of the station, thus begins a long (and perhaps dizzying) walk down Theater Avenue’s cobblestone way where plenty of actors and stagehands make their homes again housing clocks and bells and even gears - time is of importance when you’re a performer it seems. Or perhaps just viewing the Falcon’s Gate from the hill is enough - just make sure to hold onto the railing for most dreamers are likely not Dragon Knights.
Finally, should those decide to continue down Theater Avenue and descend a further flight of stairs, they would finally reach the main theater of the district itself, Fuegert Memorial Theater. Unfortunately, there’s a crowd barring entry and tickets are likely sold out for the performance, but hey, there’s plenty more to explore of the kingdom.
Too bad, it doesn’t seem like there’s a way to reach the castle. From each district, dreamers can only look up towards it and the airships that occasionally disembark.
… unless.
Which: Interactive Dream, Open
What: Madhuri suggested a dream exchange to see what Zidane's world is like. Never say that a theater kid doesn't dream big especially when it's of Lindblum.
Warnings: No present warnings.
It stands tall - high and near to the clouds, a mountain range merged with billowing towers and massive ticking gears, whose encompassing walls are sealed by a massive mechanical gate bearing a fitting falcon crest upon it. Around, the skies are filled by airships big and small - the biggest circling and docking within the hanger within the most peak building while others soar to-and-fro - out of the protective natural borders, but also between the levels.
Yes, while the peaks catch the most attention, there’s still equal amazement to the sloping buildings and roads; businesses, residents, and entertainments of all kinds through the bustling city. But nay, another look from how the buildings and various districts all line up towards the castle on top, this is a kingdom - protected, prosperous… and rebuilding in some ways. Best to take a second look perhaps at the residence too for strictly expecting humans in this dream would be an error as humans, anthropomorphic animals, and normal animals can be found wandering the roads, their clothes of early century’s periods but also not.
What a curious dream to wander...
I. Business District
Seems to be the place where most dreamers (and ‘travelers’ within the dream) arrive after walking along the footpath through a great stone arc and its gate. The guards posted seem to pay no mind, but considering the number of travelers, adventurers, and other folks walking by, a dreamer is one amongst the crowd. Walking up the main red cobblestone road leads one past a line of tall apartment-like buildings to the left, an inn mixed between them, and on the right, a station where an aircab departs from. To walk further down the road is to enter the market square. Alice and Dragoos’ Armory and Medicine Shop, Polom's Action Figures, Pepe's Milk Shop, Ivan's Fish Stack, Milla's Oil Shop, Grandma Pickle's corner stand, the list goes on, but the crowds are spaced and easy to navigate through.
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Should one continue on a straight path instead of going further into the marketplace towards Wayne’s Synthesis Shop, they’d find themselves entering yet another residential area, but one who’s path leads to a church. It seems more for show than anything - a place to take refuge or offer prayers to whichever deity they believed as opposed to anything truly organized.
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II. Industrial District
The area is in the most disrepair but thriving all the same. Steam is bountiful as are the constant grinding gears between thundering hammers as establishments are built up again. Reconstruction has been underway for a while which fortunately does leave enough for the wandering dreamer to explore. Its main square after departing an aircab is in the most need of work still, but one can admire the statue honoring ‘Cid Fabool VIII’ with its impressive mustache. One might also note the abundance of cats in the area left to wander about and that stray further should one walk forward.
Once past all the construction, dreamers can reach yet another residential-like area and tavern. Given the way the district’s residents appear to work constantly, a tavern would be a welcomed place for downtime. Looks like today’s special on the blackboard outside is ‘Senor Sabotender’. Try not to drink too much because getting drunk in a dream is very real. Still, if one is up for the idle banter with the ‘locales’, step inside, have a seat at the bar, and Bobo will see about getting you set up momentarily.
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?file=LindblumTheDoomPub.png){kind=link}
III. Theater District
This district sits at an impressive height should one notice from the aircab station and stepping outside, there’s a different vibe. Time is of the essence as the station clock turns and bells chime somewhere in the district, and the explorative dreamer may notice signs posted for performances, the directions to various theaters, and even to a few art galleries and studios. There’s not much to see at the galleries right now, but there has been an open studio recently. Oh well, maybe next time dreamers could catch it.
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As for traveling on and down the stairs to the right of the station, thus begins a long (and perhaps dizzying) walk down Theater Avenue’s cobblestone way where plenty of actors and stagehands make their homes again housing clocks and bells and even gears - time is of importance when you’re a performer it seems. Or perhaps just viewing the Falcon’s Gate from the hill is enough - just make sure to hold onto the railing for most dreamers are likely not Dragon Knights.
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Finally, should those decide to continue down Theater Avenue and descend a further flight of stairs, they would finally reach the main theater of the district itself, Fuegert Memorial Theater. Unfortunately, there’s a crowd barring entry and tickets are likely sold out for the performance, but hey, there’s plenty more to explore of the kingdom.
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IV. Grand Castle
Too bad, it doesn’t seem like there’s a way to reach the castle. From each district, dreamers can only look up towards it and the airships that occasionally disembark.
… unless.
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[She raises her hand in a dramatic flourish, as if swinging a sword. And when she speaks next, it will be in a voice much lower than her own.]
Call me Ser Lockhart. I hail from a land far, far away from here, and have been sent to deliver a message
[This is the most uncreative name ever, but when you have limited time to come up with something...!]
And you are?
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[Like, why the hell couldn't she be a knight? Though, why did she deepen her voice? His tail sways in amusement.]
[He'll give a salute.]
Ser Lockhart! I am Captain Tribal of the Queen's personal guard! What message have you come to deliver?
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A noble knight who... perhaps is in love with the princess that he serves, but it could never be, because she is royalty and he is but a loyal servant to the crown...! Or something. She doesn't know, but her voice returns somewhat back to normal again, because no way can she keep that up for very long.]
Her highness has been asked to attend a gala on behalf of your kingdom in a fortnight from today.
[And she motions handing him a letter.]
However, we require assistance in another matter first.
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Ah, yes, the King's gala. I will see Her Highness is informed.
[And he accepts the letter, nodding.]
Another matter, you say? Will this require audience, or are you asking for my assistance?
[Either way, he has his station. He would need to receive permission.]
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[Tifa pauses to think over where she was planning on going with this.]
We do require the aid of several knights! [And she breaks her character for a moment. Oops!] For, umm...
[...]
There is a dragon terrorizing our border that needs to be dispatched before the gala can go on!
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[He would have to ask permission from Her Highness to dispatch some of their knights! However...]
Why not call upon the dragon knights? They would be the better opponents against such beast, would they not? Has something befallen their kingdom?
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[Is she doing this right!? She's trying so hard not to smile with delight right now, because this is absolutely, one hundred percent a serious, dire situation.]
But we have no experience with dragon slaying, but two armies would be better than one, and yours is the best in the land!
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[And he'll shake his head. Totally serious, not something that they're having fun with.]
Yes, with the dragon knights unavailable, I shall inform Her Highness of the matter. I know she will permit us to provide aid to your King in slaying this creature!
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[And then she's about to go into a curtsy before she remembers that she isn't playing a lady, and instead corrects herself into a bow.]
We will ride out at dawn?
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[All the men. Well, not all could be afforded as Her Highness still needed her personal guards.]
Indeed. Until then, you shall be provided rooms in which to rest. Rest well!
[He salutes again.]
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[Tifa leans forward then, so that she can whisper, as if they have an audience:]
And scene! [Before she returns to her normal self.] ... How was that?
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You tell me. Did you have fun?
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[Her finger taps thoughtfully against her chin.]
Gonna have to come up with some extra backstory for when we finally put on the real show. This was just rehearsal, yeah?
[If they are ever to put on another show, but it's still fun to think about!]
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[He'll give a thumbs up.]
Yup! This is only rehearsal. There's not enough scenes to make a play yet.
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[And she'll give him a decent clap on the shoulder before she hops to sit on the edge of the stage, looking out to the empty audience.]
Thanks for showing me around. Must not be easy, being back here like this.
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[Staying on the stage while she hops down, Zidane gives another look around. He probably doesn't have all the details right here, buuut that means he'll have to visit again. Blinking, he looks back at Tifa.]
Huh? Not really... What do you mean?
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This doesn't make you miss home?
[Granted, she's never really known Zidane to let these sorts of things get to him like it does her. Even just being here in his world makes her miss her own. It's a little reminder that even though they're in another world, their own still lives on in their memories until they can return. Just because they're different doesn't mean anything.
Which makes her realize—]
That's a silly question, I'm sorry.
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[It's not the full truth, but he can be away for longer periods of time, and it helps that he's away for a reason and not bleeding in a hole somewhere. And home shouldn't be in any danger really... hopefully, but he'll keep an eye on this place to make sure that doesn't happen.]
Don't worry about it. It's not a silly question.
we can probably wrap this here!! 💞
[She kicks her feet and hops down from the stage.]
For now, how about you give me the grand tour before morning?
Sounds good!
[He'll jump off after her and grin.]
Sure~ If you'll follow me this way...
[Time for the grand tour of Lindblum.]