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.)
They probably aren’t trustworthy, but they haven’t done us any harm yet. I understand their position.
[ Which doesn’t actually mean he agrees with it, but starting a fight when he has more to lose than to gain is reckless. He has to think of his people. ]
Yeah, and I can't say I don't understand the idea of a world on the verge of destruction. Even if their desperation is none of my business. [ not that he's devoid of sympathy, but he figures everyone in every world had their own trials and tribulations. he wasn't going to waste his time on pity. ]
[ Did he forget that? Is he still reliving the desperate feelings of wanting to get to the people he left injured and alone? Nanami seems to be realizing that on the spot. ]
Oh, was it the shitty job you were talking about? [ is how he remembers it. as for if it were specifically described that way— who knows. that would be up for interpretation. ]
I spent a lot of time in dungeons, but there are other places.
But, you're not entirely wrong. I normally just brought enough rations to last a month or two. You can't always eat what they have in there. [ sadly, this is not dungeon meshi. ] Unless you find zombies appetizing.
It does and doesn't. [ honestly, not being able to raise the dead or collect the souls, may be sort of a relief at this point. ] What about you? Are you looking for something here? [ strength or otherwise, he means. ]
an interesting take, but even yuwon can't refute it in some ways. ]
So you're saying they gave you a second chance? [ or us.
would this make it his third chance? well, he was doing pretty good his second time, so he'd like to think that isn't the case for himself, but who knows. he could be interpreting this wrong. ]
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Whether or not that was their intention, I choose to treat it as one.
[ It doesn't matter what LILITH wants in the end. If their goals align, he'll work under them and do what he can to find his own sense of personal satisfaction. Nanami doesn't have time or energy to give to dwelling. If he is already dead, anything after is a bonus for him. ]
They opted to sacrifice their resources to this body. I don't mind making good use of it if that's their price. Although right now it seems that the process of transference isn't perfect.
[ There's a pause as he decides how to answer with a personal sigh for himself, switching to lock their communication. Just because people know doesn't mean he has to remind them. What a bad taste that leaves. ]
The results are physically perfect as far as I can tell. I haven't found any obvious flaws in the procedure. This body should have been completely beyond repair no matter how sophisticated their technology is. It's worthy of being called miraculous. But it still feels wrong.
I asked out of curiosity. I guess it was just on my mind.
[ A fleeting, pointless thought? An echo of a feeling he had felt in that last moment? Nanami can't say what it was. ]
If that's the case, what's there to feel wrong about? I doubt they did it just for your gratitude. Figure if they need you that bad, then it's a price they should pay. Unless you mean it just feels weird... then, I can't say anything to that. It is weird.
[ isn't it easier the more clear cut it was? that said, this is also coming from yuwon who tended to leave every emotion on the backburner. ]
Really? Just out of curiosity? You're a surprisingly interesting guy. Or should I say you have unique interests?
Is it unusual to be curious when you're thrown into an unfamiliar environment with unfamiliar people? The ability wasn't something I had heard of, and I was interested in your opinion on the relationship between a soul and a body.
[So maybe not strictly curious. But trying to explain would be weird.]
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They provided us with resources that they deem highly valuable. Criticizing their methods this early would just be petty.
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"Petty." I'll keep a note of that. [ he actually won't, but. ] Have you been eating out then?
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[ Which doesn’t actually mean he agrees with it, but starting a fight when he has more to lose than to gain is reckless. He has to think of his people. ]
Not really. I’m just going to make my own meals.
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You cook?
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[ Did he forget that? Is he still reliving the desperate feelings of wanting to get to the people he left injured and alone? Nanami seems to be realizing that on the spot. ]
At home, I would cook after getting off work.
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[ Sometimes it’s the little things that help escape a shitty job. ]
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[ honestly, he hasn't done any real home cooking in forever...
then again, he is the guy who subsists on herbs and things he can carry for months... ]
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[ All he wants is a little luxurious moment. Eating dried rations and herbs all the time would break his heart. ]
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Where I'm from, it wasn't always easy to eat well, or to your preference.
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[ That definitely brings a fantasy image to mind. ]
Does that mean you fought monsters and ate what you hunted by hand, or would that be too much of an exaggeration?
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But, you're not entirely wrong. I normally just brought enough rations to last a month or two. You can't always eat what they have in there. [ sadly, this is not dungeon meshi. ] Unless you find zombies appetizing.
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[ He might be seriously disappointed about these adventures not providing cool food, even if that’s an unrealistic expectation to have. ]
Why do you explore dangerous places like that? What are you looking for?
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But, I simply plan on accumulating strength. Is that so different from anyone else?
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Does it relate to your ability?
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It does and doesn't. [ honestly, not being able to raise the dead or collect the souls, may be sort of a relief at this point. ] What about you? Are you looking for something here? [ strength or otherwise, he means. ]
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Looking for something? Not particularly. I already have more than I should.
[ Well, he says that, but- ]
If it were strength, there isn't anyone here who could teach me.
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You seem pretty capable already. But, what did you mean by you have more than you should?
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I'm capable. [Which isn't the same as amazing.]
LILITH chose to recruit from those who were already defeated. It seems they have unconventional taste.
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an interesting take, but even yuwon can't refute it in some ways. ]
So you're saying they gave you a second chance? [ or us.
would this make it his third chance? well, he was doing pretty good his second time, so he'd like to think that isn't the case for himself, but who knows. he could be interpreting this wrong. ]
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[ It doesn't matter what LILITH wants in the end. If their goals align, he'll work under them and do what he can to find his own sense of personal satisfaction. Nanami doesn't have time or energy to give to dwelling. If he is already dead, anything after is a bonus for him. ]
They opted to sacrifice their resources to this body. I don't mind making good use of it if that's their price. Although right now it seems that the process of transference isn't perfect.
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Is that why you asked about souls?
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The results are physically perfect as far as I can tell. I haven't found any obvious flaws in the procedure. This body should have been completely beyond repair no matter how sophisticated their technology is. It's worthy of being called miraculous. But it still feels wrong.
I asked out of curiosity. I guess it was just on my mind.
[ A fleeting, pointless thought? An echo of a feeling he had felt in that last moment? Nanami can't say what it was. ]
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[ isn't it easier the more clear cut it was? that said, this is also coming from yuwon who tended to leave every emotion on the backburner. ]
Really? Just out of curiosity? You're a surprisingly interesting guy. Or should I say you have unique interests?
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[Painful.]
Is it unusual to be curious when you're thrown into an unfamiliar environment with unfamiliar people? The ability wasn't something I had heard of, and I was interested in your opinion on the relationship between a soul and a body.
[So maybe not strictly curious. But trying to explain would be weird.]
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