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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. After an hour or two of wandering through the crystal wilderness, a group of people find you worse for wear. They are the gallant Moon Knights from the planet of Prismatica. Because of the strange phenomena 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? — 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. You will then be escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel that makes frequent trips back and forth between the Iris moon and the planet. Faces onboard vary from both old and new Moonblessed as well as the local Prismals.

The next destination: Prismatica.

▶ I am the Terror That Flaps in the Night
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 Your new flat is covered in a sprinkling of feathers here, there, and everywhere! They appear to be coming through the air vents. This seems to be a city-wide problem in all buildings, as many news outlets are informing people to stay alert. They believe the feathers are from the masked seraphim, King Majestas, who attacked the Elaran Amphitheater a few weeks back.

You are advised to destroy the feathers on sight. Prolonged contact with these feathers cause hallucinations and paranoia. You will feel as if winged creatures are always after you, be it one-winged angels or dark-winged ducks. Other side effects include hearing the chanting of voices in an indecipherable language out of this galaxy. These hallucinations may cause headaches, dizziness, or nausea. Thankfully, a bit of moonlacing will heal these symptoms away.

▶ Got Milk?
Level 2, Crystal Beach | top

With the Coiled Hearts Festival fast approaching, local fishermen have already begun procuring food across Crystal Beach’s clear waters to meet next month’s demands. Around this time of year, the popularity of octopus dishes dramatically rises. The Lunatians have an annual tradition to prepare flavorful octopus dishes for the romantic season, such as the much-lauded dark chocolate-coated octopus or the mouth-watering octopus braised with red wine.

Everyone is welcome to join this heart-throbbing affair. During the Second and Third months, everyone is encouraged to give your loved ones something special for a long, successful relationship. Friends, family, and new acquaintances are traditionally given a small amount of Demichroma in tiny cute cases, while lovers are given something that reminds the gifter of their homeland.

A Interested in catching your own octopus? Horned taurus octopi very frequently migrate to the shorelines to perform their elaborate mating rituals. It’s easy to find clumps of taurus octopi participating in a vigorous dance, filled with undulations and strange moaning noises that octopi should not be making. You can lure the octopi by either using a special flute which mimics their moans to gather them in heavy droves. It’s ideal to have a partner with you to scoop the octopi quickly into water containers once they’ve become entranced enough.

Play the flute carefully! If the taurus octopi grow too excited by your music, they will squirt white ink. If you are spritzed with the thick substance, you will start either randomly puking or uncontrollably secreting a milky sweet substance from any body part that secretes liquids. Luckily, the high-end boutique Prissy Polyp is nearby in case you need a change of clothes due to any sizable stains. Effects will naturally wear off after an hour.

B Come with a friend and enjoy learning some octopus recipes together. The Crystal Beach Resort has opened a seminar where several professional chefs will be demonstrating and teaching how to cook various dishes of different flavors and ingredients guaranteed to impress your date, and taste-testing is free!

One dish makes use of horned taurus octopi skin as the star ingredient, renowned for its irresistibly delectable scent. The chefs explain the palatable skin is a potent ingredient in various love potions and aphrodisiacs, so add or mix them to your dishes in moderation! The effects have a significant delay, so you may feel fine for a while, but when it hits, it hits hard. You will become enamored with every little thing — hey, you just met them and this is crazy — but that person’s smile, the sound of their voice, or the way they say your name will make you unable to resist the urge to shower them with your affection.

▶ Going Viral
Level 2, Moonlight Medical Center | top

“Help Wanted” posters can be found on virtual forums and announcement boards across Level 1 to 3. The Moonlight Medical Center has put out a call for volunteers due to a recent shortage of medical staff. The work involves filling in for overworked nurses, performing tasks such as feeding patients their meals, wiping away their sweat, changing their clothes, encouraging their spirits, and so on. Any volunteers may directly walk-in at the hospital. You will be provided a nurse uniform and any necessary equipment while on the job.

The shortage has resulted from the hospital recently taking in a severe number of patients from a nearby small village to the west of Lunatia, Port Sylvel, a known shipping and freight destination. The number of patients worryingly keeps on rising by the day and will soon fill all available rooms.

A Some of the patients are experiencing varying degrees of paralysis. The worst cases have crystallizing parts of their body. The hospital staff will stress that you should be careful around patients with crystallized limbs. Patients like these have a history of aggressively biting anyone who comes close hard enough to draw blood. Those bitten will exhibit similar symptoms as the victims, including crystallization on their bodies, and experience a steady drop in Chroma. An uncomfortable heaviness will cause you unable to move without the aid of others as well as an uncontrollable urge to aggressively bite someone.

While affected Moonblessed can cure it by moonlacing, the Prismals can only be cured by a gluteal inoculation the Lunar Scientia has recently managed to develop. The sick and beleaguered will probably hate you less if you aren’t the one trying to stabbing them with injections in the hindquarters.

B Aside from nursing duties, other available tasks to be completed include making coffee for fellow nurses and doctors, delivering flowers to patients, and general housekeeping. Specifically, disinfecting medical equipment, tidying up rooms, and cleaning the spaces around the hospital. As a result of the current situation, many crystal shards can be found decorating multiple surfaces, such as floors, walls, toilet seats, and so on. These will have to be swept away!

However, as your work day progresses, some of the shards can be seen suddenly moving on their own. These crawling shards will start clustering together to turn into elaborate, floating monolithic formations that will then begin attacking anyone nearby. Their main ability includes shooting diamond spears to impale any unfortunate victims in their line of sight. In the midst of the chaos, nurses and doctors will beg the Moonblessed to please protect the sick and wounded. The crystal formations can be destroyed by any method, though because of their incredibly sturdy composition, they require multiple hits before they shatter into dust.

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[It's like something out of science fiction. It's like something out of Disneyland. Like the carousel of progress. He's pretty sure Disney'd have a heart attack if he saw this though. The guy had dreamed of it.

It spurred his imagination too. By default he was solid. Grounded. He preferred cowboys to spacemen and aliens like this but moving slowly, slowly over he stares out at the sky and the world in awe.]

...In my world we're only barely going into space.

[His voice is soft] people are thinking that we're going to go to the moon but this...this doesn't hold a candle to it.

[There's so much space and technology. reaching into his pocket he pulls out a cigarette and stops.]

You mind if I smoke? The transport-thingy left me with a pack.

[It's a girl, one who is dressed a bit strangely to Crim, his world being a medieval fantasy-based world, so the angel does take a moment to reply.

Even as he's floating a good foot or so off the ground.]

O-oh! Um, s-sorry for bothering you. I was just looking around since they said we need to pick a room I guess and...

[He's babbling, although his voice is very androgynous sounding and he hasn't set foot into the apartment.]

Just today?!

[Crim's response is a squeak, as he turns his attention to the person, woman, talking to him. He notices the bucket and then the lack of another arm so, being the good angel he is he's going to offer to help.]

Ah, miss. I can carry that bucket for you. [He holds his hands out so he can take it from Soundwave, but he makes no move to actually take it as that would be oh so very rude.]

[Wings, a broken halo and Crim is floating at least a foot off the ground.

He happens to laugh a little at Valmont's condolences, before taking a brief moment to answer his question.]

Oh, I'm Crimvael... No wait, you asked what I am. I'm an Angel.

I just got carried away trying to keep all of these tasks straight. I didn't mean to actually hurt anyone. Do you need any help?

What's been your experience living around here? I hear some of the units are a little, well... something.

Yeah, I had a mess of them in my room too.

[after briefly reliving the hell on Earth that was being drugged in Rubh-al-Kali, he's not about to let any more of whatever it is in his system]

I found this thing called a broom. You might have one in here too.

[ What Joonghyuk is realizing about Prismatica is that furries are everywhere. That's all that comes to mind when he sees his new assistant, not much more. Maybe a bit of remorse since he's sure she didn't plan on being tangled in this mess, but it doesn't show on his face. Her tail is swaying though... That means she's okay in cat talk, right? He just has to guess.

Joonghyuk fastens on the apron like he has done this too many times, then proceeds to wash his hands and roll up his sleeves. His assistant is already working on the vegetables, which he approves of. ]

... That's fine. [ Though that wasn't his plan, the sneer he hears sells soup to him fast. Unlike Pramanix, Joonghyuk stares at the chef in the eyes like he's out to kill. ] We'll make seafood soup.

[ Instead of a knife, he takes out his sword. The chefs all either scream HERESY or just. You know? Scream? ]

I'll take care of the seafood.

[ He doesn't want to be seen like this by anyone in particular, but upon hearing a familiar voice -- who admittedly he doesn't much of a positive perspective of -- the situation somehow manages to get worse. Yoohyun's face twists, his frown deepening: ] No it doesn't.

[ It does but don't fucking say it! And don't mention the fact that he was a few words off from threatening to do it himself. The effects of the feathers have mild out considerably, but his head is still spinning; Itaru's face comes together slowly, his features becoming more prominent as his world finally settles down. More coherent, more reason to be annoyed. ]

Is that the truth or are you just saying that because it all works out conveniently for you?

[ He still remembers this old man asking to be carried around... To the boomers that actually fell for that: you're stupid. ]

[Howard, for his part, is glad to have someone familiar here. Of course he's a survivor, and of course he's more than capable of being thrown into an unfamiliar setting and thriving - especially, he thinks, a situation like this. But in a situation like this, he needs Peggy Carter to keep him grounded.

(Jarvis' assistance would also be invaluable for so many reasons - like his talent for removing unsightly secretions from clothing. God only knows how he's going to survive for any length of time without his butler.)

To say he's glad to get the message on his bracelet would be an understatement; Howard spends some time making himself presentable (as presentable can be, given the circumstances) before he makes his way over to Peggy's place and raps on the door.]

[ Oh. So she is. Ozpin's eyes might widen slightly, his posture turning a bit stiff as he regards Raven and those eyes. The maiden powers still work here he sees. He isn't here to fight, of course, Ozpin in many things but he is not one to fight those who he considered friends.

And yet he is understanding in her anger. ] You have...every right to be angry with me, Raven.

[ It's been a rather long time since they've spoken, hasn't it? Funny that it would happen in an unfamiliar and strange place like this. ]

But I would rather talk than fight.

[ this is entirely undignified. normally, huaisang reserves any biting attempts for his private trysts with jiang cheng - and yet, he can't help but bare his teeth and make an attempt at the person nearest to him.

besides, his chroma is low and his limbs feel heavy and he absolutely hates it. normally, his protests are fake in nature, as huaisang enjoys being looked after.

he means every word right now: ] I just want to go home.

[Terror that Flaps in the Night - B]
[Hajime has brushed up against some of these feathers in trying to clean out the apartment he didn't want in the first place, and now he's out and about, sticking to alleys and dark corners as he tries to brace for the onslaught of bird monsters that's surely coming after him. He has transformed into the armored form of Kamen Rider Chalice, and he is quite ready to punch first and ask questions later. No stupid bird creature's going to get the jump on him, thanks.]

[Got Milk? - B]
[Hajime has, at this point in his life, opted to miss the forest for the trees. He hasn't yet eaten any octopus (probably for the best) because he doesn't agree with the way the octopus is being prepared. Woe be unto the poor person teaching this lesson, because they've dared to give it on takoyaki. And Hajime, if nothing else, knows how to make a good takoyaki already. He's already in a bad mood because of these new surroundings he doesn't understand, and so now is the perfect time to start an argument with the instructor, because his way is better, and the instructor's technique is terrible, and this is not how you make good takoyaki and so on and so forth and...

...here's hoping no one else was actually interested in learning anything today, because there is no teaching now. Only arguing.]

[Going Viral - B]
[Normally, Hajime wouldn't even attempt to go work in a hospital; that sort of thing is entirely out of his wheelhouse. But when there are crystal monsters that need to be smashed? He can handle that. There's now one (1) Kamen Rider running around brandishing what looks like a longbow with no string, but he's not actually using it as the range weapon it was apparently intended to be. No,he's just going to bludgeon the absolute hell out of those crystal things. This day just got better.]

No stupid bird creature's going to what now?

"...Chalice." Isaka had been minding his own business, having himself a casual walk through the neighborhood that his apartment building was located in, when he'd felt something familiar. Something that had been entirely absent from the city, up until now. And so he'd tracked it down to an alleyway, where he is now standing dramatically at one end, looking ready to throw down.

It might be notable that he has switched out his discount 'The Matrix' look for something far more Miami Vice, in whites and pastel blues.

He spun around at the sound of his name searching for the source, part of him questioned whether it was a trick or not, however he was informed enough to not jump to such conclusions immediately.

“Lan Zhan!?” Once he spots him he almost instantly feels relieved, though the feather induced paranoia does not completely subside. He still saw shadows fluttering at his peripheral vision and phantom sensations of creators close but undetected. But, no matter what might tamper with his mind and emotions he had a single and reassuring truth; Lan Zhan would always be there for him. He was not alone in his struggles and never would be again.

It only takes him a moment more to go running towards Lan Wangji to meet up with him sooner.

You know, Maul was honestly just minding his own business for once. Perhaps in a time where minding one's own business was generally discouraged and completely unhelpful, but nevertheless. The chaos made for great entertainment and he was no medic so certainly there was nothing the Zabrak could do about the situation at hand (sarcasm, of course). What a shame.

This moment did have its opportunity beyond entertainment, though. Observing. Ever watchful eyes watched not just the crystals as they became, as was said, sentient. Truly not that strange when you've seen so much of the galaxy as he had, really. The people, too. These, hm, natives he supposed and some others like him. What strengths did they have? Who was among them? And ---- what was this his eyes had found? Or more correctly, who. Now that was interesting, wasn't it. Very interesting indeed.

Let's get a closer look, shall we? A hand rose out. Chin dipped down as he used the force to pull this boy and his ever curious weapon toward him. Maul has no intention to harm him. Well, not yet, maybe not for awhile but we'll just play that one by ear. Just wanted to get him a little closer, because my what a pretty little weapon that was.

Come, Finn. Let's be friends.

Edited (sorry just annoyed with my sentences lmdsgifbdh) 2020-02-10 00:16 (UTC)

[ Zenos did not seem terribly surprised by either his state of life or his youthful appearence... Perhaps he would enjoy working out what that meant. ]

What, no warm welcome for your departed great-grandsire? How disappointing.

[ The empty smile on his face belied his words, of course. He sighed and shrugged. ]

Oh, very well. I have been here some few months. Long enough to have seen a few events, but hardly any real amount of time worth considering.

Such are the ways of the Prismals. We Moonblessed are ever expected to solve their problems for them, be it a life-threatening crisis or the mere need for power to fuel the city.

[ Thank goodness for anon or else this studious lad wouldn't feel obliged to answer. ]

Of course not. [ The boy quickly types before adding the following. ] Only a fool would believe in the answers they give but I don't wish them harm.

The pen is mightier than the sword. I'm certain that negotiations can be reached without wanton bloodshed.

[ Or so he hopes. Alphinaud doesn't know what will become of the Moonblessed if this current state of affairs continues. ]

There's more to life than just fighting.

[What a nice angel. Though there's a pause from Soundwave, her mouth opens and then immediately closes. She'd almost said she's alright carrying the bucket herself... But then he remembers his avatar only has one arm currently..... Maybe it'd be less troublesome to accept the generous help.]

Please. Thank you.

[Soundwave drops the empty bucket's handle onto the offered hand. Then, her hand digs into her pocket and takes out a flute, which she'll hold towards Crim.]

I'm going to capture those octopuses. If you don't mind, I'll need your help to lure the octopus with this, if you are able. Can you play the flute?

[Clearly the unsmiling doctor needs a smiling nurse that can "tolerate" him to some degree.

After witnessing his brutal and emotionless treatment, Ladiva frowns in disapproval at him several times before ending up following him to patients. Yes, he's dangerous and cruel, but she is not going to let him walk over patients. For his benefit, she might as well be a distraction when giving injections out. The last patient focused on Ladiva completely with her more gentle attitude while Lucilius gave his examination.]

You did very good! [Once they were finished, the patient manages to give her a weary smile and gave a fistbump to Ladiva's bigger hand.] Focus on your recovery and I will come visit you again, okay?

[Lucilius could have probably taken the chance to walk off already to the next one, but Ladiva is never too far behind him.]

You're welco--oop.

[The bucket seems to be a bit heavier then Crim expected, as he dips a little once it's handed to him, or it's just out of surprise at how suddenly it was handed over. At the question about the flute though.]

Oh um, I've never played a flute but I can do my best! [Shifting how he's holding the bucket to free up a hand, he'll take the instrument from Soundwave.]

"Please, do not worry about that - I am glad we are able to meet now." After all, to Xingchen Wei Wuxian is family. This universe or any other does not alter that bond; much like how Song Lan of Wei Wuxian's world remains his soulmate in this place.

The question of what he is cooking is... questionable. Very questionable.

"I... am following the instructions, but it does not turn out right. The Chefs have been very kind with giving me another set of ingredients and a new bowl to try again." He moves aside a little so that Wei Wuxian is able to see what he is doing.

The bowl is filled with... well, octopus and salts? And... is that a vegetable? Perhaps. No one knows.

Weird? No, just some of that octopus! [ sure, wolves don't typically eat octopi, but he's an eater that takes advantage of the food offered to him ]

But you really are cute, you know!

[Horrible joke more like it. Yet, his words were enough for the Xaela to come to a halt and sent a shiver down to the tip of her reptile-like tail. For a brief moment, her fingers itched to grab hold of her pair of chakrams resting on her waist, urging to slice the air where he stood.

She stood in place, shoulder to shoulder with his, keeping her gaze ahead. If she dared to look upon him again, it's as if she acknowledged his existence.]

This realm is known to have some tricks. [She muttered enough to reach his ears. Gods, is she having a conversation with a phantom? Still, what he said did make some sense, enough to turn her stomach. Shar kept both arms by her side, her fingers feathering over her chakram blades.] Maybe I'm being haunted. That would be Hell itself.

Hm, it certainly must be a sight if you came from it!

[ but oh! this sure is a friendly guy! slot lets out a laugh, tilting his head to the side so keaton can get a good sniff in. please don't mind if his arms come around him in return tho ]

Wolfskin? No, I'm just a wolfboy!

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no octopi? he's disappointed, peg.

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Hajime Aikawa | Kamen Rider Blade

Terror That Flaps

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