▶ NETWORK MINGLE #1

[synfluxmods]

▷ NETWORK MINGLE #1

▶ TFLN.

Although ocular & brain implants are the means of communication nowadays, a messenger service still exists in this world. Mostly everyone uses LINE nowadays even if the need for cellular phones is null. Characters may have already recognized the interface to be somewhat familiar with the similar shade of green and same old slogan.

It happens the first time, and several times throughout the week as your character goes about their new routine. The sound of machine-like whirring, deep within their cranium, like a computer that’s in the midst of processing some new information. Then, there’s the familiar ping of a new public message, and whatever you were thinking about at that point of time will be plastered on the network, for all to read and react to. Daydreaming about ponies at work? Having a fun night out at a club? Regretting said night out at the club? Falling into a deep depression about how your life has turned out so far? It doesn’t matter when or where, because the system doesn’t discriminate. You’ll soon find the thoughts you were having during those moments posted on the network and it won’t be possible to delete.

"The system is updating …

...

The system is updating … "

That’s the only explanation SYNTHIA will give when prodded or asked to take down a post. She’s not too helpful at this moment.

"Yeah, sorry. She gets temperamental like that sometimes. I can’t really do anything about your business being out there. But it’s pretty funny, right? Looks like you got hella wrecked last night. Good for you."

Welcome to our first Network Mingle! This is a TFLN-inspired mingle that’s been tweaked to make it completely canon to the game. Due to a glitch in the system, random thoughts that characters might be having throughout the week will be registered as network posts and posted in public for all to see and respond to. This can happen at any time as they wander around the main base or different Neo Tokyo locations!

HOW TO PLAY:
1. Write out prompts (example below) for others to respond to. These can be thoughts they’re having in bed, at work, while intoxicated or what-have-you. You can look up shower thoughts or TFLN as inspiration, but remember that this will be game canon so it has to be written in your character’s voice.
2. Go around and respond to others!
3. ???
4. PROFIT!

Participation in this mingle isn’t obligatory, of course. If you don’t want your character to participate, you can simply assume the glitch did not affect them.

We also have a code below for fun, but please don't feel pressured to use it. As always, a regular text thread works out just fine! Most importantly, have fun!

(Please remember to put warnings for NSFW/triggering content in the subject header.)

<lj-raw><div style="width:60%;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.3;color:#fff;"> <!--YOUR ICON--> <img src="IMG_HERE" style="width:40px;border-radius:100%;"> <!--YOUR MSGS--> <div style="margin:0 10px 0 0;"> <!--MSG - COPY/PASTE AS NEEDED - NOTE: IF YOUR MESSAGE IS LONGER, JUST ADD MORE BR CODE SPACING AT THE END AND IT SHOULD ADJUST - JUST REMEMBER TO PREVIEW --> <div style="background:#90EE90;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;margin:5px 0 0 0;float:right;clear:both;max-width:250px;"> !!TEXT HERE!!! </div><br></br> <!--MSG - COPY/PASTE AS NEEDED--> <div style="background:#90EE90;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;margin:5px 0 0 0;float:right;clear:both;max-width:250px;"> !!TEXT HERE!!! </div><br></br> <!--MSG - COPY/PASTE AS NEEDED--> <div style="background:#90EE90;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;margin:5px 0 0 0;float:right;clear:both;max-width:250px;"> !!TEXT HERE!!! </div><br></br> <!--MSG - COPY/PASTE AS NEEDED--> <div style="background:#90EE90;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;margin:5px 0 0 0;float:right;clear:both;max-width:250px;"> !!TEXT HERE!!! </div><br></br> </div> </div>

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Comments

@HAT GUY

[skirm]

SUNDAY — 15:27 what kind of fucked up person would abandon so many cats? how annoying.




SUNDAY — 21:42 i don't know what kind of cat food to buy... can't they just eat whatever? ugh.




MONDAY — 08:19

if this holds me back a year in the akademiya i'm seriously going to quit, i don't care.

WEDNESDAY — 02:37

.................. if childe doesn't shut the fuck up right now i'm really going to break into his room and kill him.

THURSDAY — 14:02

stop being nice to me. what's wrong with you?

SATURDAY — 05:51

@eleventh

[tidemark]

[magic implant glitch makes this possible]

I can see your messages now! [???] Hold on a moment, when was I making noise? I don't remember that.

You could have come over to tell me to quiet down. We're neighbors, after all, so it would only be considerate of me.

1/2 because sighs.

[skirm]

> Block Eleventh?
YES NO
> Unable to block user at this time.

> Block Eleventh?
YES NO
> Unable to block user at this time.

> Block Eleventh?
YES NO
> Unable to block user at this time.

> Block Eleventh?
YES NO
> Unable to block user at this time.

> Block Eleventh?
YES NO
> Unable to block user at this time.

> Block Eleventh?
YES NO
> Unable to block user at this time.

> Block Eleventh?
YES NO
> Unable to block user at this time.

2/2

[skirm]

don't talk to me.

( AUGUHGUHGUGHHHHH. fine. )

have you considered just being quiet? you have neighbors. learn to be considerate.

[tidemark]

I really had no idea I was being so loud that it disturbed you.

Why did you block my messages?

@duke

[frostfist]

Have you tried gagging him?

[ sorry childe ]

[tidemark]

You're not serious.

What happened to having a conversation like adults?

[frostfist]

It really is quite hard to convey feeling through these messages, isn't it.

Don't you think it's a little early to be going picking fights with people already?

[ does not answer the question of if he's serious or not ]

[skirm]

( is that what you're into, wrio... )

and dirty myself with his saliva? i'd have to cut my hand off.

[frostfist]

[ look gags are just an alternative form of restraints?? don't worry about it. ]

That bad, huh. Why not wear gloves, in that case? You know, the really heavy-duty kind.

@NIGHTFALL

[yuwon]

Sorry to say this when you're obviously going through something, but this picture is kind of depressing.

[skirm]

( ?????????????????? it's a doll?!?! )

what's so depressing about it?

@kijyo

[saudadist]

cats are obligate carnivores so any meat should be fine

[skirm]

raw? cooked?
can i feed them a rat and let them eat it?

un: cool cucumber

[philosopuppy]

Though I'm unfamiliar with their exact diets, cats, like any animal, have precise nutritional needs that should be factored into purchasing them food. One thing I've heard is that fish is enjoyed by many, even if they're not equipped to hunt in the water. Interesting, isn't it?

the coolest cucumber...

[skirm]

i don't really care about it.

( sorry pupper... )

doesn't that just mean they're animals who depend on others for survival if they like something they can't even hunt?

@hawthorn

[faetalattraction]

[That last text tho. Probably not even meant for her and yet the kneejerk sets in immediately--]

I'm sorry?

chise nooooo........

[skirm]

what the hell are you apologizing for?
that's clearly not about you.

@girlboss

[plagiarists]

wtf that child guy is real?

[ Context... ]

@duke

[frostfist]

Would I really lie to you like that?

[ casually butts in ]

[skirm]

if i try hard enough to tune him out, i can pretend he isn't.
but unfortunately, yes.

un - sandman

[notscar]

what's wrong with being nice

[ like leona would know ]

sandman...

[skirm]

i don't like it.

( duh?? )

@EGG

[collator]

Is it so wrong to be kind to you?

not your egg babe!! you laid it yourself!!

[skirm]

i don't like it. do i need any other reason?