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Prismatic Mods ([personal profile] prismods) wrote in [community profile] prismaticrap2019-12-08 01:17 pm
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▶ TDM .010


You awaken amidst the darkness with only a faint light to greet you. Your body is hemmed in by shards of crystals, gently sparkling and possibly pricking your skin. The surrounding landscape is dyed in the pinks and purples of the dusk filled with crystals protruding from the ground, some as large as a skyscraper. Even the few shy moon creatures you find in the wild have strange crystal growths on their hides. This is far from home— perhaps a dream? You pinch your skin and slap your cheeks, yet nothing seems to do the trick. Searching for answers yields nothing but an endless expanse of purple dust as far as the eye can see. You have four options: one, panic; two, soil yourself; three, admire it all then soil yourself; or four, go into survival mode. Eventually, you’ll realize that you’re not alone.

After a day or two of living off the crystal wilderness, a group of people find you worse for wear. They are the gallant Moon Knights from the planet of Prismatica. After the strange phenomenon during the past months when scientists observed the sudden appearance of rainbow crystals in the sky, the government has been feverishly combing through the moon for more Moonblessed to be rescued. You’ll eventually be brought into Iris’s moon government center.

You all may have your usual inquiries — Where are we? Who are you? What's going on? Why did I accidentally swallow the worm at the bottom of my tequila? — and the Prismals are almost too eager to answer. They tell you about their world and about the first appearance of the Moonblessed as the medical staff give you an examination to make sure you’re not carrying any viruses or biological hazards. If you react violently, you may be restrained and nerfed with a specialized neurotransmitting gun that releases a numbing agent through the top of your spine. Once the examinations are over, you’re informed that you will be provided accommodations on their planet during your stay.

While waiting for transport to be prepared, you may freely roam around the government center. Eventually you’re called back from exploring, escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel that makes frequent trips back and forth between the moons and the planet. Faces onboard vary from both old and new Moonblessed as well as the local Prismals. The next destination: Prismatica.


I Heat Up, I Can’t Cool Down
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Planet Prismatica, City of Lunatia | top

Welcome to Prismatica’s hub, Lunatia, the city of your dreams! A bustling metropolis lush with bright lights, vibrant colors, luxuriant plant life, and all the conveniences of technology absent from your own world… It seems like paradise to all the uninitiated. After a quick tour of the city, new arrivals can find themselves getting cozy in their new homes.

 A  Settle in your new home at Level 2 to find new roommates and say hello to your neighbors! City officials will give you directions to the designated districts across Level 2 and instruct you to pick out a unit. Each apartment complex has a different aesthetic, some may look cozy, some stylish, and some bizarre. The free accommodations have a basic living space that can only fit two or three people at most in one unit.

Starter Chromaspace furnishings are provided which can be controlled with the touch of a built-in panel. Examples are color-changing curtains, transforming sofa beds, cabinets turning into tables, etc. Customizing your apartment or moving out will have to wait until you earn more chroma. Until then, why don’t you check out your new neighborhood or explore the city levels? Maybe your new roommates or neighbors can give you a “hand” with allowance for dinner.

 B  After settling into your apartment, you notice a shiny silver indestructible mechanoid cube with a pair of tiny stag horns attached to it. The card attached says that it’s a gift from the Lunatian government. One touch of the cube makes it hover in place, light up brightly, and play the classic hit Last Firalia by Blam! on repeat. By the 7th listen, you get hot under your collar, beads of sweat forming on your temples and rolling down your neck, and your breath grows labored. By the 17th listen, you’re all but ready to burst into flames — a stark contrast to the plummeting temperature outdoors.

A bit of vigorous moonlacing should keep you from growing too hot and bothered indoors. Or you could simply decide to chuck the cube out the window and let it be someone else’s problem. That won't really stop it, though. The music only stops once the cube picks up enough Chroma in the atmosphere generated via moonlacing, so go forth, and spread the Firialia lust, love, and cheer!





It’s the Moose Wonderful Time of the Year
City of Lunatia | top

In the city of Lunatia, the streets are emblazoned with beautiful antler decorations, gleaming gold and silver along every walkway. Snowflake holograms appear on shop fronts to announce their annual Firialia sales, and Prismals are all rushing to buy gifts and make preparations for the upcoming holiday.

According to legend, on one incredibly harsh winter, ancient Prismals were downtrodden and on the verge of starvation when the majestic stag king of the forest, Firi, emerged from his humble kingdom to bring them warm clothing, blankets, and gifts for surviving the biting cold. It is said that his spirit remains on the land even after the Calamity, appearing every winter solstice to bless the Prismals for the new year ahead. Every year, Prismals mount festive wreaths on their door, decorated with stag horns in Firi's honor, and exchange gifts to invite the benevolent spirit of Firi into their homes.

 A  Hanging fake deer antlers is a strong Firialia tradition that has endured for centuries — a success that can be attributed to its magical effects, which often compels two people caught beneath to share a bit of Firialia spirit with one another. One can find these trinkets everywhere, decorating even the most secluded of spaces. The antlers come in three colors:

RED: Causes a dangerous but intense feeling of desire to embrace the person you're with! You will want to roughly pin the closest person to you on a flat surface, passionately kiss, and/or aggressively hold hands.

BLUE: Causes people to want to kiss until they’re out of breath, hands liberally moving across each other’s body, and the errant temptation to go further, but no taking any clothes off in public or the Moon Knights will get you! You’ll simply be eager to tease and kiss beyond the lips and have difficulty feeling sated.

PURPLE: Causes people to want to caress each other's faces affectionately, steal soft kisses, and/or tenderly lace their fingers together. They may also feel compelled to offer up some sweet whispers and compliments!

 B  To combat the cool weather, Prismals will also be handing out cups of warm chocolate moose mousse. This light and creamy dessert is prepared in enchanted moose-shaped cups with a pair of festive graham cookie antlers poking out of it. Prismal traditions include taking a bite and passing it to your neighbor, enabling you to get a glimpse of one another’s Firialia wishlists left unspoken. Fancy a new fishing rod this holiday? Or perhaps that saucy leather subligar you’ve been eyeing since your arrival? The words and images that make up your list appear before whoever eats your mousse, so who knows? Maybe you might get it this Firilia...





Are You Not Entertained?
Level 1, PrismaPlace | top

After the long wait and preparations, the League Match Action Online (LmaO) preliminary qualification rounds are now underway at the gaming hub in PrismaPlace in Level 1, as the city will be hosting the LmaO Grand Championship next month. Moonblessed old and new are welcome to take the game for a test drive and participate!

The award-winning VR MOBA boasts amazingly seamless first-person view graphics and a real-time combat mode almost as authentic as real life and guaranteed to wow and amaze. Players can explore and immerse themselves in the fantasy world of LmaO, where they can create their own avatars and either fight with or against players from Lunatia and the Kingdom of Lyestellus for glory and loot!

In co-op mode, you will be battling a selection of huge beasts chosen at random. The most notorious among them is Ogma the Dread Ogre, who has high defense and pesky unavoidable attacks. PVP mode pits you against other players, and getting KO’d three times in a row or having your base captured is a loss for you and your team. Fun mode featuring mini-games such as virtual basketball, rhythm step action, beat sword, and many more. Winning any of these modes nets you loads of in-game gold that can be used to buy aesthetic skins, cute in-game pets, fun game emotes, furniture for your in-game house, or weapon and skill upgrades to make you stronger for the next round!

Event emcees will be recruiting anyone passing by for the preliminaries and showing them into fully-equipped private rooms for teams of two to eight players. Each player will be given virtual headsets and tight suits for immersion and communication. Prismal players may be recruited with Moonblessed teams if necessary.

 A  The scenario for the preliminaries is a majestic coliseum filled with gladiators of all ages and species. In LmaO, weapon choices are currently limited to any melee and ranged weapons you'd find in an ambitious fantasy RPG setting (read: you can find dual swords and grimoires but also gunblades), including an elemental magic system of water, fire, wind, earth, dark and light. Choose your weapon and, with your team, fight for the top spot!

As you begin to battle, you notice that the more you get hit, the more your physical body shows visceral reactions to the attacks. Outside of the game, you lose balance. Bruises appear out of nowhere and mar on your skin. You earn minor abrasions and bleed. It’s possible to feel the sweat or saliva of other players or bots, the sensation of their virtual hands grappling you, or their teeth sinking into your shoulder as they bite. It's a new, tantalizing world of virtual stimulation.

 B  For those of you more interested in the glamour aspects of LmaO, you are welcome to compete against other players in either the in-game or a real glam-a-thon. Festive LmaO cosplayers will be scattered around the venue, dressed in colorful costumes of characters from the game, such as the ridiculously cool cyborg Kenji and the flirty immortal fox mage Yeri. As for the in-game contestants, they are located on a bright sparkling stage. Large monitors at PrismaPlace can be seen livestreaming everything.

Some of the many competitors are dressed in colorful gear, including stylish himations, risque chitons, and a bevy of glittery, neon gladiator sandals. Challenge other players to a fashion walk-off on the raised catwalk. Score high enough on either contests, and you will win an ultra-rare Firialia plump moose mount in-game. You are welcome to invite others on a scenic moose ride after as the plump moose very slowly waddles across the virtual snowfields and exhibits its adorable built-in feature where it decides to take a nap every few minutes.


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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-09 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I-I know. I know you wouldn’t judge. [ He hadn’t before. Although the biggest difference was how forthcoming Souji was with his own sexuality. It was immediate. Yosuke had to keep questioning before, just like when they’d spoken about Duplicity. Why was the other one so... secretive and vague compared to the Souji he was speaking to now? ] Although I probably coulda used a couple more punches to the face.

[ He spoke a bit wryly but it was true. But if Kanji wasn’t willing to punch him, then he knew Souji wouldn’t. ]

Yeah, I know I could literally date anyone. And I’ve been on a few, just... hadn’t really... I dunno. Made the connection, I guess. And with this place really pushing the whole... sleeping around, it makes things confusing.

[ So he’s been holding off on doing more than casual dates and flings. He glanced at their swinging hands a moment but then looked ahead. They really weren’t that different, were they? ]

Up for some ramen? I know a good place. Kanji and I went there a couple times and they have a spice challenge if you wanna give it a go. You’ll get the bowl for free if you finish it.
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-09 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I didn’t mean now! Just when I was acting like a jerk and stuff. [ He wouldn’t enjoy being punched in the face but still. But moving on from the topic of violence, he chuckled and gave a shrug. ] It’s really not that black and white, partner. The way this place works certainly give off that vibe and I’m sure there’s plenty of people taking full advantage of getting money for holding hands and stuff. But like... it feels good too. Couples are making it work. You should see Kanji and Naoto! It’s like... mm, there’s still reason to do it regardless if there’s money involved.

It’s just kind of up to you on how you work with it. Wheeeeeen this place isn’t being stupid like those cubes, anyway. [ A heavy handed sigh here. ] But I got to find you because of it so I’m not gonna let it get to me too much.

[ He unintentionally squeezed Souji’s hand as he laughed. ]

I’m gonna enjoy watching your face melt from all that spice!
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-09 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
They’re actually from 2014, in their third year. That’s when they started goin’ out.

[ Well, he didn’t know if Kanji asked Naoto out here or there but it didn’t matter. Took them until they were 18 to say anything. Sheesh! ]

Is that a threat, partner? I’m the one you call when you get sick from whatever crap you got outta the fridge! So I’d like to think, as your dearest friend, that I know exactly what you can eat!

How about this, you win and I pay for both of our bowls. You lose and you pay, deal?

[ They should have enough chroma by now to be fine, although Yosuke would pitch in if Souji did end up losing and didn’t have enough chroma. ]
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-09 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Souji, you’re impossible. But this is why he lo-....likes you. But also, he can’t believe you actually beat the spicy ramen challenge!! segue into a timeskip was smooth as butter Except he totally can believe it because after paying and being patient while Souji went to the bathroom and all that came with setting your stomach on fire... he’s still giving your ass a piggyback ride back to the apartment. ]

I don’t know whether I regret giving you this challenge or not. So one outta ten, how miserable are you and do you regret the challenge?
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-10 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ He was gonna feel this in the morning. Souji feels really heavy, not that he would know how heavy he was. He was pretty sure this is the first time Yosuke's given a piggyback ride. Still, he's confident he can make it back to the apartments, especially because it seems liked things calmed down a little with those cubes. ]

Well, it's not a 10/10 for the misery, so I guess that's kinda a win. [ A snort. ] Bro, everything is better than Mystery Food X. There's really nothing lower but probably rotten food.

[ He forgot about his pheromones, sorry partner. Not much longer now, he can see the apartments. ]

I have some ginger soda in the fridge back home, you want to sip on that when we get there?
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-10 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Why do you want pie ingredients?

[ Why are you making a pie? It’s holiday season, sure, but you just got here. Relax! ]

Of course. I actually just restocked the fridge so you can have whatever you want. I gotta keep it full for when Cordis or the Triple Moons roll around, my metabolism is super fast right now and it sucks.

[ He was going to be hungry soon despite the big bowl of ramen. They got into the elevator and he had Souji press the button to his floor and also for the passcode into the apartment since his hands were full. It was once they were inside that Yosuke finally lowered Souji down and pointed to his bedroom. ]

Go ahead and lay down, the bathroom’s connected to it in case you need it too. I’ll get the soda.

[ He also took a moment to stretch his sore muscles, tail wagging lightly behind him as he toed off his shoes. ]
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-10 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Obviously, but how about you settle in first before deciding to be a baker today? You’re the one who ruined their stomach.

[ His massive eyes twitch and perk completely straight at this words followed by the flush blossoming over his face. ]

Why am I always surprised when you say that stuff with a straight face? Ugh, just go lay down and don’t worry about feeding me or whatever! I got proper food and two hands, I can make my own food while you manage your food baby.

[ He rubbed his heated face as Souji went to lay down. Stupid partner. But he was done grumbling by the time he came back with the soda, giving him a straw to help with the sipping and set them both on the bedside table... that was a little cluttered with his headphones, some wireless headphones as well, his old music player, and a few other odds and ends. Eh, it’s fine. ]

You can thank me by feeling better, partner. Think about baking later.
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-10 05:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Realistic his ass. But he wasn’t going to argue about it. His partner was weird and that’s that.

Once Souji took the soda, Yosuke climbed onto the bed as well and leaned against the wall. He sat perpendicular to Souji laying properly on the bed which meant Yosuke had to get him to lift his legs to give him room. ]


I know you like baking, but just give yourself some time. I know... moving around isn’t new for you but... [ This wasn’t really as simple as going to a new town or city. He lightly punched Souji’s knee. ] It’d better thank me.

In any case, you can spend the night if you want. I got an extra room in this place. But technically you got your own. You, uh, the other you, got a big place. I think Rise is still in it but she’s been couch surfing to avoid being alone.

[ He knows because she’s slept here too. He crossed his arms. He wanted his friend back but he kind of forgot about the extra baggage that extended further than himself until now. This was gonna be tough to navigate. ]

Sorry, I know it’s all a lot but I’m here if you need anything.
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-10 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Setsu-nee, his surrogate big sister, does it all the time so he doesn’t mind at all. It’s moonlacing, if only minor. Yosuke couldn’t help but feel bad when Souji’s expression falls. ]

Probably because Chie and Rise aren’t around. But yeah, I’m sure. You put me up before I decided to get my own place, least I could do for you is offer the same.

[ He would have stayed if Souji’s walls weren’t so thin. Awkward. ]

I don’t really have people over that often. Ren and Rise are probably the only ones that come over the most.
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-10 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It’s not even in season! He thinks.

He smiled brightly. This whole day had been going a lot better than he ever thought it could. It was nice having his partner back. This was what he missed the most. Just times where they could sit and talk about whatever. It wasn’t that it didn’t happen with the others, Rise’s sleepovers where they marathoned movies and turned the living room into a pillow fort were great. Sitting with Ren at his makeshift kotatsu and having curry was very homey and welcoming.

But his partner was special, as he’d told him in the past. ]


Then, while you nap, I’ll see about getting you those pie ingredients. The guest room is all made up so we don’t need to worry about that. Or we can have an actual sleepover like we used to back in Inaba. Your call.

[ He snorted a laugh. ]

Trust me, you’ll meet him eventually. He likes to jump in on people he knows from high places.

[ He was going to give Yosuke a heart attack one of these days. ]
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-10 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
You wouldn’t crowd me but I doubt you wanna sleep on the floor or share the bed for several days, partner.

[ Yosuke is still quite under the impression that even with Souji being bi still, he’d likely want to doubt someone else. Probably a girl. Despite their actions today, he was too afraid to get his hopes up very high. He felt like he got his best friend back, why push it any further? ]

Yeah, he can. Him and his Persona gang are Phantom Thieves. It’s probably better for him to explain it to you, though. If you meet someone in a black coat, white mask, and red gloves, that’s him. Although you’ll wanna call him Joker then. They all got codenames.
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[personal profile] dj_jiraiya 2019-12-12 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ That earned a small laugh. ]

Fine, fine, camping 2.0. You know I actually got marshmallows and chocolate and graham crackers. Always wanted to make s’mores like they do in American movies, we should do that tonight.

[ He nodded. ]

Yeah, it really is. Not gonna lie, I’m jealous we only got glasses. [ He hummed as he tilted his head at Souji. ] I dunno about red gloves. I know you need a splash of color in your depressing wardrobe, but I don’t think red is your color. Maybe blue?

[ Yosuke was so going to take Souji shopping. Practically everything was full of color here, not many neutrals. He quieted down a little as he rested his hands on Souji’s legs that were using his own as a rest, picking at the hem at his pants. ]

They’re all pretty cool though, the thieves. Ren really helped me out a lot. [ A lot more than he expected really. ] He’s a good guy.

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