Magitechnology whut?

[redcladidealist]

Who: Lloyd Irving and somarium
Where: Somni, second district
Style: Either
Status: Open

[Despite the cold weather, Lloyd is sitting at a table outside of a cafe, a cup of hot chocolate in his hand. He's never liked staying cooped up inside, and now is no exception. Besides, it actually feels a little warmer compared to his first week or so in Somarium. He

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[uncute_one]

[Jade normally wasn't one for accosting innocent passerbys and holding random conversations, but he was desperate to get more information.

So, of course, when accosted with the sight of someone treating the Dreamberry like he was possessed by a vengeful spirit, Jade naturally had to stop.

So have a shadow falling over you, Lloyd, and be greeted with a slightly mocking smile.]

I'm not sure that this is the wisest course of action to take.

[redcladidealist]

[When the shadow falls over him, Lloyd pauses and turns to look up, blinking at the unfamiliar man.] Huh? Why not?

[uncute_one]

Oh, no reason. We were whisked off into an unfamiliar land and entrusted with a mysterious device. I'm absolutely certain that pressing all the buttons you can won't do any irreversible damage.

[redcladidealist]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too! [Completely missing the sarcasm.] I mean, why would someone give us something if they didn't want us to figure it out? And if we want to figure it out, we have to try everything, right?

[And Lloyd wonders why the Raine didn't let him touch the computers.]

[uncute_one]

[Fortunately for Lloyd, Jade won't take the 'Berry away from you. Hey, someone has to try it out, right? Better it explode in your face than his.]

My, you are such a clever boy. Would you mind if I watch?

[redcladidealist]

[The "praise" earns Jade the biggest grin Lloyd has. Hey, how often does he get complimented like that?]

Sure! Hey, you could tell me if something I do shows up on your Dreamberry! Do you have yours with you?

[uncute_one]

[Stick with Jade, and you'll never go uncomplimented again. Or at least until you learn the meaning of 'sarcasm'.]

Indeed I do.

[He pulls it out, laying carefully on the table. There's no chance that a 'detonate Jade Curtiss' Dreamberry' button existed, right?]

Well then, shall we begin?

[Text sent to Somarium]

[redcladidealist]

[If such a button exists, Lloyd is going to find it. I hope you've said your goodbyes, Jade...]

You bet! Let's see...

[Is the Dreamberry making a few sounds of protest as Lloyd presses another combination of buttons? Nah, that's just his imagination. Menus pop up and disappear during the sequence, then end with the basic text field. Hey, that gives him an idea! Maybe he's supposed to write out commands!]

[Here, Somarium. Have a text from Lloyd Irving, complete with all the settings he accidentally changed.]

[play dreamm sasfaKAAaS]

Huh. Did it work?

[uncute_one]

[There's a cheery noise alert emitting from Jade's Dreamberry. He quickly flicks through a few menus to get to his inbox.

Imagine his surprise when he saw giant blinking text complete with an unintelligible keysmash at the end.

Actually, his face just stays the same. That is, pleasant, slightly condescending smile as he shows Lloyd the text.]

Was this what you had in mind?

[redcladidealist]

[Lloyd stares at the text on Jade's Dreamberry, then grimaces.] Damn it... No, that wasn't what I was trying to do. Maybe if I... [He presses another button, then another, then suddenly something different pops up on the screen. Lloyd's eyes widen.] Whoa! There's a map on this thing!

[uncute_one]

So what were you trying to do?

[Jade presses some buttons too, and brings up the map as well.]

My most sincere apologies, Lloyd, but I believe that the existence of that map is common knowledge.

[redcladidealist]

Well, this thing lets other people see your dreams. I was hoping there was a way that I could see my dreams, too. I want to play them back. That's why I wrote "play dream."

It... it is? [Somewhat flustered.] No one told me that!

[uncute_one]

Ah? I thought we could view our own dreams, even if I haven't confirmed that theory yet.

Well, it does say 'MAP' in big, bold letters in the main menu. People probably assumed you'll be able to see it without being told.

[redcladidealist]

[There's a rising hint of red in Lloyd's cheeks.] H-hey, give me a break! I'm not used to working magitechnology!

[uncute_one]

Now, now, there's no need to get defensive. If we're trapped here as everyone's been telling me, you'll have plenty of time to learn.

Ah, magitechnology? Then you're not from Auldrant?

[Congrats, Lloyd, Jade will grill you for info on your world's technology now.

Oh wait, you're too much of an idiot dork to give him satisfactory answers.]

[redcladidealist]

[A stubborn look crosses Lloyd's face.] I refuse to believe I'm stuck here. Just because we haven't found the way back doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

[He shakes his head.] No, I'm from Sylvarant. I've never heard of Auldrant before.

[Really, Jade? Really? Boy, is Lloyd the wrong one to ask for information like that~]