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.)
[... It's so personal, that animosity radiating through those words. He can't go on pretending it isn't.]
I feel that this is probably a conversation we should have while face to face, but you since you're here now, and I expect you'll end our contact through this technology as soon as you can, I will make an exception.
[A delayed response that leaves him tense with anticipation, unable to move on until he has some kind of answer.
And... when one arrives, it is neither surprising nor satisfying. Unseen, Childe releases a breath and rubs a hand across his face.]
I can understand that, even if you won't tell me why. I know the Fatui have influenced many parts of the world. And I have never claimed to be a good person, though I don't know how my actions have affected you so personally.
it's not going to go the way you think it will. you're only going to annoy me more. but fine, be my guest then. i'll enjoy watching your efforts crumble before you when you realize they've all been for naught.
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I feel that this is probably a conversation we should have while face to face, but you since you're here now, and I expect you'll end our contact through this technology as soon as you can, I will make an exception.
What is it that you despise about me so much?
[GIVE HIM AN ACTUAL REASON]
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( ... that was such an intense thought, the network registered as a text... oops. )
and what are you going to do with this information?
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I'll decide whether I should do as you wish and leave you alone. Truthfully, it's not what I want. There is something... about you
[And this hangs, here, like an unfinished thought. Eventually—he shakes his head.]
Just tell me.
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ugh. why couldn't it have been anyone else from the fatui. why childe of all people. )
i'm just not fond of the fatui.
( it's nothing about you in particular, he could've added, but also? no way in hell he's being this honest to childe this fast. )
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And... when one arrives, it is neither surprising nor satisfying. Unseen, Childe releases a breath and rubs a hand across his face.]
I can understand that, even if you won't tell me why. I know the Fatui have influenced many parts of the world. And I have never claimed to be a good person, though I don't know how my actions have affected you so personally.
But I just can't leave you alone.
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it can't possibly be so hard to just not talk to me when you see me. i don't get why you keep doing this.
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You don't really know me. Do you?
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do i have to? it wouldn't change how i feel.
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That just tells me it's worth trying.
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but fine, be my guest then. i'll enjoy watching your efforts crumble before you when you realize they've all been for naught.
( ... 🤡 )
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You truly have a way with words, hm? Then I'll accept your challenge.