melodiesoflife | Intro Log || The City That Never Sleeps

Characters: All the "Heroes of Light" (only new characters can start threads).
Where: Trano Golsaucia, Aqures Ixen, Airships.
When: The 5th of May. The new Heroes of Light will awaken early in the morning.
Summary: The new Heroes of Light awaken in the Temple of Wind next to Trano Golsaucia, and they are informed by their assigned Moogles of what the situation and what their destinies are. This a log for them to react to the situation, meet each other and be welcomed by the former batches of Heroes of Light.
Warning: N/A

Where you were or what you were doing— It does not really matter. Not any more. Within a split second, the world around you collapses. Reality twists and shatters... Or maybe you are the one who is collapsing and shattering away from reality as you know it. No matter what the answer is, it will only take a few seconds for you to find yourself sinking into a void, your world vanishing into the distance. There is nothing but darkness as far as the eye can see. Even you feel different: all the powers you might once have had are now gone. It is silent, cold and before long it feels as though life itself is slipping out of you...

And at this very moment, when it looks as though nothing but a never-ending void awaits you, a red Crystal forms before you. In this void, its warmth compels you to grab it. Upon doing so, you can hear a soft, soothing voice speaking:

"Wake up."

Soon, the void itself vanishes and is replaced by a gentle breeze. Had it all been nothing more than a dream? The soothing voice repeats its call once more, but is soon replaced by a much less graceful "Wake up, Kupo!" Hand clutched on your Crystal, the call of the Moogle may finally bring you back to your senses. But you are no longer in your world, nor in the void. You are before the Crystal of Wind, in the Temple located right outside of a city called Trano Golsaucia. At this point, you may realize the breeze originates from the massive green Crystal floating nearby. As if it wasn't strange enough, your clothes have changed as well. They are now a reflection of the Jobs you are wielding.

Last but not least, you are surrounded by Moogles, small and fluffy creatures. They look pretty tired, but they will be more than happy to tell you everything you want to know. They shall tell you about your 'destiny' as a Hero of Light and about what awaits you. Or at least, they will tell you everything they do know, which isn't much in the end.

There are quite a few people around you as well. For the most part, they are people like you-- All clothed in their Job garbs and most likely wondering what is happening. There are also some other Humans, Tarutaru and Hypello in the room, but unlike you they don't have a Crystal, nor do they have a Moogle following them. If addressed, they will say they are the Guardians of the Crystal of Wind and will confirm everything the Moogle said. They will reveal they found you unconscious around the Crystal a couples hours ago, and immediately contacted the Moogles and the government of Aqures Ixen.

If asked about it, both the Moogles and Guardians will explain that Heroes of Light have already appeared in this world within the past year, and they all are in a city called Aqures Ixen. It's the first time Heroes have appeared in this temple. In fact, you probably should go to Aqures Ixen as well. The Moogle will tell you this is where your house is and where the other Heroes will be able to help you. Thankfully, should you decide to take your sweet time to get there, the other Heroes may just come to you.

The Other Heroes
— Anytime —
And indeed, thanks to the efficiency of Mognet and Shoopuf Airline it does not take long for the other Heroes to come around. You may meet them in Trano Golsaucia or in Aqures Ixen, or maybe even in one of the Airships going back and forth between the two cities. They are those who arrived in this world months ago and they have gone through quite a lot. You may have imagined heroic and charismatic figures when your Moogle told you there were other Heroes of Light in this world. You may have imagined persons with fearsome powers when they told you how they recklessly attacked the Heran Empire to free their friends a few months ago. And most importantly, you may have imagined them as people who would have the answers to your, doubtlessly, numerous questions.

If so, you may be up for a complete and utter disappointment. Still, for the most part they know more than you on the situation and may be more than happy to fill you in, especially if your Moogle didn't tell you much.

Trano Golsaucia
— Anytime —
Should you leave the Temple of Wind and head south, you will reach Trano Golsaucia. It's a gigantic city covered with snow-- To make it simple, this city is a gigantic amusement park. It is the most popular place in this world and of course, there are plenty of people all around. Thankfully, other Heroes of Light are easy to spot: they are the only ones who are followed by a Moogle and holding a Crystal.

And there is quite a lot to be done in this city. Maybe you could stop by the Triple Triad Center to begin a successful career in card games, or maybe you could buy a ticket at the Blitzball Stadium to support your favorite team. If you're the kind of person who relies on luck, you may have more fun gambling in the Casino or betting on your favorite Chocobo in the Chocobo Races. If you're more of a person who enjoys simpler games, maybe you could try one of the numerous carnival-style mini-games found in the city, such as the shooting stand or the treasure chest game.

If you'd like more details regarding all the attractions and games available in Trano Golsaucia, you can find everything here! Of course, all of this requires money and odds are that you may not have a single Gil yet. If your Moogle is nice though, maybe you could ask him or her to loan you some Gil...

Airships
— Every Four Hours —
Upon reaching Trano Golsaucia, you will also have the right to board an Airship. Exceptionally, there is an Airship available every four hours, all because of your arrival so that Heroes of Light can meet each other and go to Aqures Ixen with ease.

The flight itself should take between four to six hours as it will travel from one city to the other on route. This is nothing special for the denizens of this world, but for you it may be quite the experience if you never boarded a plane or any flying contraptions before. The service is nothing special, but there are some light refreshments offered free of charge. Note that most of the employees on Airships are Hypello.

Aqures Ixen
— After an Airship Trip —
Upon arriving in Aqures Ixen, the first thing you will see is the Airship Port in the 12th District. Following that, no doubt your eyes will find the Castle of Aqures Ixen, a classic yet refined structure standing in the city. From there on, characters are free to visit the city-- There are no attractions in this city, but there are scientific buildings, another Blitzball Stadium and even an Observatory serving as base for the Heroes of Light. If you'd like more details regarding all that is available in Aqures Ixen, you can find everything here!

Or maybe -and perhaps inevitably!- you could visit your new house in the 11th or 14th District, and get to know your new neighbors and housemate. It's been a long day, so you could use some sleep. Hopefully your neighbors are people you will get along with...

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One of the things that seems to stick out around here is one peculiar-looking street musician. After the newbies disperse, Johnny takes the time to set up his acoustic guitar and case to collect some tips while playing on the street. He always did way better here than in Aqures Ixen; maybe the crowds of vacationers, revelers and drunks were just in a more festive and more generous mood. He should really consider moving here.

As he finishes up his currently song, he catches Vincent and his moogle standing nearby. If a moogle was hanging out with this guy, Johnny figured he was probably one of the new Heroes.

"If yer gonna sit around and listen, least ya can do is tip a guy," he says to them both in a joking tone, with a smirk.

They hadn't actually actively been listening, but once their attention was brought, the pair looked up. Ophelia's paws went up to her mouth, slightly startled. Vincent looked as impassive as always, although he took in the other at a glance.

After the two of them opt to say nothing, Johnny's expression goes flat.

"...It was a joke. Relax."

Well, about half a joke, anyway.

"You just startled us Kupo!" Ophelia exclaimed, still seeming slightly ruffled. Vincent simply walked closer, expression remaining impassive.

It hadn't seemed a very funny joke to him, but who was he to judge humor? Ophelia fluttered to catch up behind him. Vincent hazarded a glance at the other's tips, trying to gauge how good or not the day was being to him. Ophelia looked at him, then at Johnny, then back to him. Tilting her head, and trilling to herself, then returning her attention to Johnny.

"Now that we're paying attention, would you mind playing for us, kupo?" Polite, and she did offer a smile. He really had taken them by surprise, but she didn't mind tipping if he really was talented.

"If ya insist. Here's an oldie but goodie."

Despite using an acoustic guitar, Johnny started to crank out a fast song that he knew like the back of his hand. It was an easy song, one of the first he ever learned to play over ten years ago now. He's a decent singer, his voice low and gravelly, but his playing is nothing short of professional.

When he finished up, he gives thanks to some stray passersby dropping gil into his case, and then turns to the pair.

"So? Whatcha think?"

Vincent is as stoic and impassive as usual, but he hadn't walked away. His head was slightly tilted, as he had been listening. Ophelia was reaching into a pouch she had, under her scarf, then coming forward to drop some gil into his case. "It wasn't what I normally like Kupo, but it's not because you're not talented."

She'd summed it up perfectly, and Vincent nodded. If nothing else, the musician had been polite too.

Johnny was happy for the tip, but he wasn't so sure about the comment. He gave Ophelia a little shrug.

"Yeah. Seems to be the general consensus in this world. Thanks anyway."

"It might be that it just takes time to get used to." Vincent spoke quietly. Times changed, and tastes did too. "It's from your home?" Ophelia fluttered back to him, after offering Johnny an encouraging smile.

Johnny didn't look like he agreed, but at least here in Trano his tips were better than they were in Aqures Ixen. Maybe it depended on the area, too.

"Maybe. I'm tryin' to learn songs from this world, but I don't wanna forget the ones I know, too. And yeah, that one's from my home world. One of the first ones I ever learned, actually. Easy stuff."

"Are you able to write music kupo? If not, maybe get someone to help you? That way you won't forget it!" Ophelia offered, smile bright and nodding her head, pompom bouncing.

Vincent tilted his head, looking the other man over. "Where are you from?"

It's not that he hasn't ever had that idea, it's just that he's been so transient for so long, he could never keep books with him.

"That's a good idea. I'll see what I can do."

As for Vincent's question, that was always a harder one that it should be.

"Heard of a place called Earth? If so, New York, 2012. If not..." He shrugs.

Vincent shook his head. "I have not." Confirming, but he could tell it was a difficult question for the other to answer. That was alright, he wouldn't pry.

Ophelia had been quiet, before moving over once more closer to Johnny. Looking up and up. "You know there's a Bard job available right kupo?"

"Ahead of ya on that one. Just picked it up recently. That and Dark Knight, here. No idea how they'll work together, but I'm workin' on it."

He gives Vincent a nod. "How 'bout you? What're you workin' with."

Ophelia answered that before Vincent had a chance. "He doesn't. He came in as a freelancer, and isn't letting me switch him yet." She sounded slightly confused by that. "I'm getting my bearings." Vincent responded to the moogle, as he'd told her before. Until he knew more about this world, he wanted to deal with it as much as he could, as himself.

Intro Log || The City That Never Sleeps

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