▶ 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.)

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Comments

@Goldilocks

[likemybooks]

M3, M4, M6...they don't have the right sizes.

How can a show have over ONE HUNDRED episodes?!

I hope that kid thought I was cool.

Stupid communal showers. How can people live like this?

It’s sad that we made the most comfortable type of clothes, but we only wear them when we are asleep.

@duke

[frostfist]

There's nothing stopping you from wearing them at any time you choose.

[ other than public judgment, which is admittedly a very powerful motivator ]

[likemybooks]

I will not be caught dead wearing pajamas in public.

[frostfist]

Surely it's not that big of a crime? Just the other day I saw a young woman with an armful of ice cream leaving one of the convenience stores in a charming pair of cat pajamas.

[likemybooks]

It's a crime if someone who takes good care of his looks goes out with a lazy outfit.

[frostfist]

Does that mean anything that only takes a few minutes to put on counts as a lazy outfit?

@nightview

[agnitio]

what'd ya do?
i'll rate it if it was cool or not

[likemybooks]

I was out shopping and tripped, but I managed to right myself and catch my bags before I hit the floor.

I think it was a graceful save.

[agnitio]

congrats on falling with style
did you do a flip?

[likemybooks]

No.

That would have helped huh.

[agnitio]

it would have helped quit a bit!

or turning into smoke and shadow
can you do that??

[ there's so many arcanists around - it's kind of crazy. well, not really. the number of people that appear to be arcanists is still small compared to how many humans there are without any arcane abilities. so it's about the same, then. ]

@VESSEL

[eyescar]

i bet you definitely looked cool

[likemybooks]

Thank you, Vessel, for your faith in my ability to save face.

[eyescar]

you can call me yuji
what were you doing that was cool?

[likemybooks]

Nothing that was planned. I tripped on a busy street while doing some shopping, and I managed to keep myself upright after a few close calls.

It must have looked dramatic.

[eyescar]

i think that's pretty cool! most people would've fallen flat on their faces

un: rosebud

[mountainmew]

I don't know... dresses are pretty comfortable too.

[likemybooks]

Are they? I hear a lot about bulky fabric and tight fittings.

[mountainmew]

Hmm. I guess it might be if it's a big one... Mine are always very comfy though.

[likemybooks]

You must be very fortunate to have comfortable day clothes.
Some of my favorite robes aren't exactly fit for sleeping.

[mountainmew]

I guess I am. I never really thought of it that way.
Does that mean your robes are really fancy?

( ID: CHAFF. )

[kawarimi]

(i love... critical role... clenches fists and shakes...)

What size are you looking for?

More importantly, what is it you're trying to find in the first place?

[likemybooks]

Screws. They don't have M12 in stock.

If I'm going to save the world, I need supplies for my workshop.

[kawarimi]

Oh.

(huh. something practical!)

Well, sorry, I don't know where you'd get something like that. But I can help you look if you'd like.

Are you building something?

[likemybooks]

What DON'T I want to build? I could make an automaton, or a new weapon, or design a magical piece of equipment for all of you. Really, anything you need, I can tinker it.