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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.

▶ Welcome to the Jungle
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.

▶ Rock Your Body Right
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Oh my god, they're back again. After taking more than a year-long hiatus, *BTSB (Backstay Sailor Boys) takes the planet by storm once more with their latest single, Anybody (Yeah). With an album out and a concert on the way, the five-man fox Prismal group from Amegahara has been busy with promotions. Their appearances on billboard ads, magazines, TV shows, et cetera make their worldwide handsome faces pretty hard to miss! Everyone and their pet robot in Lunatia can be found jamming to their songs, and every teenager on the street can tell you who their bias is and why.

B Be a part of *BTSB's Prismagram campaign and get a chance to win a physical copy of their album and backstage passes to their upcoming concert! Simply take a picture of you and your friends with official merchandise and post it on Prismagram with the hashtag #WeAreBTSB. Be careful, though: touching *BTSB merchandise tends to make people crush on the first face they see. The posts with the best pictures and stories will get their prizes in the mail on the 24th.

Why would a Moonblessed want to meet them, you ask? Community spirit! A sizable portion of the locals will start singing or dancing with you and your friends! “I want it another way. Tell me why? I never want to hear you say, I wish it wasn't that way. Don't be that way!” Play along and they’ll be willing to pardon your unpaid meal tab for one time or offer an incredible discount for one item you really wanted at the mall. The boys are also considered talented magic users in their own right. They might have some spells and magic tools to add to a Moonblessed's arsenal!

▶ What’s the Deal With This Pop Life?
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Before you meet these foxy boys, you'll want to do your research on them. Thankfully, their ridiculously huge fanbase (who refer to themselves as NAVY) has already done the work for you.

Suzaku is the leader and the brains of the group. Both his witty, rapid-fire raps and lightning-fast spinning breakdances are known throughout the planet. He is also a newscaster and likes making informative but interesting Prismagram posts. His brother is also an idol, albeit a washed up one-hit wonder.

Kaya is the group's down-to-earth mom friend and soulful vocals. He is the most responsible of the boys and handles their meals and laundry. A former delinquent in his youth, he now spends his free time cooking for schoolchildren and advocating fox rights. He does not support fox pelt products and owns an animal shelter for strays.

Lecter is a dancer who oozes with sex appeal. If not in the studio, he is always hitting up the gym. Once a member of the Little Moonblessings Club in his childhood, he has grown out of his boy-next-door image. Currently, he is #2 on Prismal Magazine's Top 100 Sexiest Men Alive for his well-built frame and photogenic looks. Contrary to his cool appearance and reserved demeanor, he is surprisingly personable. He is also a prolific actor. He likes cats.

Tarn is the baby of the group who maintains a gaming channel. He often does spontaneous livestreams where he does Let’s Play sessions, live Q&As, and encourages people to make memes of his face. He jokes about playing more LmaO than going to practice but he’s got clear and strong vocals.

Rasha is a narcissistic man who can’t get enough of his fans and himself. When hanging around his fans, he tends to ask if they have a mirror to look at himself with. Don’t let his vanity fool you! He’s funny, incredibly easy to be with, and willing to treat people to drinks. He writes most of the lyrics for the group’s songs.

C Every hour, you will receive a text from the official *BTSB fanclub with a link to a poll. The texts will not stop unless you answer the poll. Please answer it ICly, as the answers will affect the event later this month!

Upon voting on the poll, you will be redirected to a video and text chatroom where you will be connected to a random stranger who has also answered the poll. Both you and the stranger will then need to answer the following questions:

Do you think the other person in this chatroom can be your fire? One of your many desires? Tell me why. Be honest.
Among the Moonblessed, who do you think is tasty? The tastiest?

Until both questions are answered truthfully, it will be impossible to switch apps, close the app, or delete it entirely.

▶ Questions

If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.

WHO CAN POST? ▶ Test drive memes are for new characters only. Existing players may not post starter threads in the test drime meme. However, current players are more than welcome to use these prompts for their own posts in the IC communities, personal inboxes, catch-all posts, etc.!

IS THIS CANON? ▶ As our test drive memes are game canon, feel free to keep any threads that happen here as canon for your character should they be accepted.

PRISMAGRAM CAMPAIGN - The mods will not will not be picking any winners for this contest OOCly. Feel free to assume your character/s won (or lost terribly).

PLAY ALONG - The gifts you can earn from playing along with the locals, as mentioned, includes free meals or drinks, a good discount for a high-end shirt, and so on. Feel free to come up with your own prizes OOCly this as long as it’s reasonable. You may not have won the lottery, but you could get a small token of appreciation!

NEW SPELLS AND MAGIC TOOLS - Details of these will be released in the next event!

POLL - Please answer the poll ICly, as the answers will affect the event later this month!

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[That relief she first felt soon turns to worry and concern. He was so tense...was he okay? She remembers she wasn't supposed to be obvious with him in public...oh no! Had she over stepped that? That worry begins to well up and she pulls back to look at his face and see he wasn't okay.

Frowning she reaches out to touch his forehead, was he ill?]

I'm sorry, I couldn't...ah, well I thought I was brought here alone! I can't find Cornelia or Suzaku anywhere. Lelouch?

[ The gears in Lelouch's head begin to start turning, finally. In an instant (it's not an instant, Lelouch isn't very quick, after all), he pulls away to grab Euphemia by the wrist. There's a building nearby. He may not be a resident to this apartment, or anywhere else for that matter, but he needs to borrow a unit in order to properly assess this situation with Britannia's princess in tow. He's not that rough, but not gentle either, when he pulls Euphemia to follow him into the building. There's an elevator in the lobby, but Lelouch opts for the longer approach and takes the stairs to get to the upper floor.

He is panting by the time he gets to the top, because he sure was rushing. Hopefully Euphemia didn't trip or anything. What the hell is going on? He still hasn't figured out. Just give him a moment, maybe ten seconds, while he catches his breath, before he wordlessly pulls Euphemia into the hallway to start checking out which door is open. ]

[Still in the process of figuring out if her brother was okay. With speed she didn't completely expect from him she feels her wrist grabbed before he starts to drag her behind him. What was this frantic dash for!? Quickly grabbing the front of her dress, she looks around confused in a startled state looking for danger or someone trying to hurt them. Though as they quickly move she can't really tell if there is danger. It wasn't his usual kind touch it was a panicked rush and she felt her own anxieties rising as she follows.

Up the stairs and finally stopping she takes deep breathes herself grabbing her chest with her free hand. After a few quick breaths she looks around to see no one chasing them.]

What were...haa...you doing? Lelouch, was there someone chasing us?

[ SHE JUST KEEPS TALKING. This is so stressful.

It takes a couple of tries before Lelouch manages to find a free apartment. True enough, the apartment is barely furnished. It just has the basics— a counter in the kitchen, a sink, a microwave oven, a fridge, a small table with two chairs, and a mattress. There isn't even a bed! Well, whatever. He wasn't expecting to occupy an apartment this way, but this will do for now.

The door is locked as soon as Euphemia is inside, and he says nothing yet. The windows are locked as well, but there aren't any curtains. She will just have to be kept away from the windows until Lelouch figures out what all of this actually means. ]

Euphie... [ Her name comes out so naturally from his lips, but when he hears him say her name out loud? It stings. It tastes bad. Disgusting. Lelouch doesn't deserve to call her by her nickname... He frowns even more, which probably comes off as him looking very distraught. Better that than have Euphemia know what he's actually thinking. ] How did you get here?

[ He will begin with the basics— method of arrival, what she was doing prior to being here, and see if there's a pattern between her arrival and his. Is this... memory loss? Or are his memories tampered with, or perhaps hers? No... That shouldn't be possible, those scientists and the Moon Knights still don't have an explanation as to why people like him keep showing up in this planet. ]

[Of course she keeps talking. This was all stressful and new. Euphie really didn't know to do with this situation at the end of the day.

As they look over the different apartment doors. She remembers they were allowed to choose one and claim it. Did this mean that they were going to be rooming with one another? No, she couldn't get her hopes up for that not yet. She was going to assume this was for them to speak with one another that makes far more sense.

Inside the apartment she looks around, looking at the box on the wall before she spins to give her attention to Lelouch.]

Here? Oh, I was at home...I was at the ceremony for the Special Administrative zone of Japan. Then I was here? It's a little fuzzy as to how I got here, I hope they are doing okay without us?

[That worry in her voice she didn't want them to go back on what she said. This might cause some problems down the road if that the is truth. Though she doesn't doubt Cornelia will keep up with that she wants until she returns.]

How did you get here?

[ With an answer like that, Lelouch assumes the last thing Euphemia remembers was what happened prior to speaking with him. Euphemia doesn't seem to have any questions, or doesn't seem to be in a state of wanting to kill all the Japanese. But this means that Lelouch's own memories are a year ahead of hers. Memories being tampered with are, apparently, a possible occurrence even in their own world. He doubts that Euphemia's memories have been tampered with... just. . . that she was pulled from an alternate reality where the tragedy that befell her hasn't happened yet.

Yes, that's probably it. No— that's exactly it. ]

Then we were both in the same place prior to being brought here. It's a rather confusing situation to be in, but I wouldn't worry about the others. They may very well be here, as well.

[ Lelouch will not tell Euphemia what happens once the two of them speak about the Special Administrative Zone. Euphemia's dream was a gentler world, the same as Nunnally's. He will not trample on the dream of a sister whom he loves very much. In fact, he'll make it come true.

No matter what it takes.

He calms down now, though. Just a little, enough that he can at least give Euphemia a smile that she deserves. ]

I'm sorry if I was rough, I was just very startled. I didn't hurt you, did I?

[For her it was a lot of confusion but mostly she felt like things were unfinished back home. They were so close to finishing all of this and having somewhere that the Japanese people could call home. Yet here she is. It was frustrating to say the least.]

Oh yes! You were supposed to be dressed as Zero. It was such a good plan. Eheh, you are so good at these sort of things.

[She was so proud of her brother he had always been rather clever.]

I'm okay, Lelouch. I'm a tough girl! [She giggles flexing playfully.] Suzaku is an amazing knight but I also want to be able to help when I can. What were you so startled for?

Let's not speak of Zero while we're here. Who knows if this room is bugged, or there's a hidden camera somewhere.

[ You can never tell... as empty as the apartment may be, Lelouch is rather paranoid. In fact— ]

While we're here, I am Lelouch Lamperouge, a commoner studying at Ashford Academy with my younger brother. Let's not involve Nunnally in this, alright?

[ He sighs as he shakes his head, his palm massaging his forehead. This is a lot to take in, and Euphemia is a lot to take in in general... Now, he's not really sure what to do. ]

I'm glad you weren't hurt.

O-Oh! Right, sorry.

[There was a chance...but she also wasn't sure what a new planet could gain from knowing he was Zero? Though perhaps more of their family is here.]

Ah, so I can't be around you like back home? Brother?

[Now she looks rather confused. What was he talking about? Was there a new story he had to make up here?

Bringing a hand to her face she cups the side of her face thinking for a moment.]

Right as rain! Though I really do wonder...have you seen Suzaku?

[ Your brother is a very paranoid man, Euphemia... He needs a lot of Help.

That is... a question Lelouch wishes Euphemia never asked. The look he gives is a mix of sadness and happiness, but he fights it and gives his younger sister a smile. Should he just... pretend he's from before he accidentally gave Euphemia the command to kill the Japanese? That's already the impression he's giving her, after all... But for the others who may be from the same reality as he is, it could prove to be dangerous.

Then again, he's never truly specified which Special Administrative Zone he was in, and which Viceroy was implementing it... ]

I haven't seen him, no. But, Euphie... I have a request to make of you. If you want to be around me, we'll have to make sure no one knows that we're related. That's why it has to be this way.

Will you cooperate?

[Life has been cruel to Lelouch and she still feel terrible that he had to endure so much with Nunnally. Truly she misses them playing together and spending time with one another. Those are times she holds dear to her heart.

For a moment she sees that flash of sadness but she doesn't want to push. At this point she knows pushing Lelouch might end up being the last push and he will move further away. In time she hopes he will open up to her like in the past.

Though her heart sinks when he says that to her. Even on a new planet she can't have her brother back. With a heavy heart she nods.]

Of course, I understand... [Gripping the front of her dress.] I truly wish is didn't have to be this way, but I don't want you to be in danger.

[ Lelouch doesn't ask for his own safety, but he worries for Euphemia's, too. Were any of the Britannian soldiers here, or hell, even Cornelia, and they would be from another reality altogether, what Euphemia knows could be dangerous not only for him, but for her, too. Not to mention... were Suzaku here and he knows of her future. . .

Well, he'll cross that bridge when they get there. Though perhaps he should go on ahead and tell Euphemia of his Geass, the same way he did before such an unfortunate incident happened. This time, he'll be prepared. No mistakes this time. It's very unbecoming of Zero— no, Lelouch.

He gives her a smile as he reaches for her cheek. His thumb traces an invisible line as he touches her tenderly. There's Chroma—the feeling is undeniable—and the room begins to feel very warm for him. As difficult a situation he's putting Euphemia in, he does care for her deeply. That won't ever change, no matter what their futures bring. ]

Thank you, Euphie. You have my utmost gratitude. [ She's alright, and she's alive in this reality. That's... That's what matters. After all, Lelouch always looked at the present, only using the past as guiding experiences for what to do in the future. ] I owe you. How about a snack?

[While she was aware that someone was always after Britannian royalty in some way or another. She had the ability to calm even the most turbulent of hearts. Though even she might not always know that. Her nature was one of calming and sincerity. Although she could be a little forceful when she wanted something. Perhaps a little underlining bratty there but she knew when to back down from some fights.

Unknown of his Geass she knows of his role with being Zero, but not of how he can do the wonders he does.

The touch gets her to blink before smiling and nodding at him. That new warmth had to be the Chroma they spoke of...even though they mentioned other means that made her blush. Placing her hand over his she nods.]

As long as you promise in private we can still be siblings even here, Lelouch? [That was her one condition.] A snack would be lovely.

[ Those words strike chords in Lelouch's heart, and he feels himself feeling weak. He's always been weak when it came to Nunnally, even finding it so difficult to be Zero in her midst. Knowing now that Nunnally is his opponent, he's had a tough time convincing himself to stay strong. He's not just Zero for the sake of himself and his sister anymore. An entire country's state and future rests on his shoulders as Zero. He is the symbol of freedom and justice, the paragon of miracles and hope... therefore, his selfishness can't get in the way of the dreams of the Japanese people.

He reminds himself of his reality before responding. His smile falters for a few seconds, surprised by Euphemia's request, but he carries himself with dignity all over again not before long. ]

I'll always be your brother, Euphie. Always.

[ Nunnally may have been taken away, but now that this world seems to be giving him another chance to be with Euphemia, he won't waste it. To the gods of this planet, if this is real, if this is all real, he wishes that they would keep Euphemia safe and happy, no matter what it takes.

Now then, onto the matter at hand. ]

What are you craving?

[At the end of the day she wants her family to be happy and together but she knows somethings can not be the same as they were. Members of their family would never forgive some of Lelouch's actions but she will never stop loving him.

Hearing him say that makes her smile even brighter. It meant so much to hear him say that. They would always be brother and sister. This place might be new and crazy but they had each other right now.]

You will always be my brother too, Lelouch.

[Clapping her hands happily she thinks for a moment.]

A sweeter tea and maybe...something simple to eat? What would you like to eat?

[ If she wants tea, then they should find a cafe or a teahouse... Lelouch isn't very familiar with this place at all, considering he'd just arrived, but he'll scour the streets for a nice place where he and Euphie can have a snack.

So for now, he looks at the door behind them. ]

We should probably get going, then. [ Especially before the landlord comes! ] I'm fine with just a sandwich.

[Either of those would be lovely. She is excited to get to do a few normal things with her brother. Though she does wonder if anyone might know who she is here?]

Should I wear some sort of sunglasses just in case here?

[She doesn't want to worry or stress him.]

A sandwich would be nice or maybe crepes?

Do you have one? It may not be necessary— I doubt the whole population of Britannia is here.

[ It's best to be cautious, though, the same way that Lelouch was when he explained things to her earlier. He'll encourage her to put them on if she has a pair, but otherwise, he doesn't think there's anything to worry about. ]

Crepes? Let's try to see if they sell those here. We're in a different realm, after all.

Oh, no? Hmm, that's true. I didn't have anyone say anything to me on the way here before I ran into you?

[Precautions were good but perhaps she was overthinking this? She will follow him they could explore as they look for a teahouse?]

Yes, they are always a good choice! Then perhaps they have something similar. I'm excited to see what this planet might have!

I'll be on the lookout, anyway. Prepare to run if we ever get in trouble.

[ As for Lelouch, he's been good at pretending. He'll just come up with a story that people will believe. They always do.

He opens the door and looks back at the empty apartment before stepping out. He'll wait for Euphie to follow him outside before locking it, and then heading back down the stairs to the lobby. ]

The Moon Knights spoke to you, didn't they, Euphie? How do you feel about being here?

Mn, I understand.

[Once again she feels like she is depending on someone for protection. She knows it's how must matters go for her especially when she is in a situation that is so foreign to them.

Walking out of the apartment once he gives the okay, she takes more time to look around as they head for the lobby. This place really did have some of it's own charms.]

E-Eh? [Lost in thought for a moment she then blushes and nods. She remembers the conversation more than well enough.]

I did, it seems rather unbelievable to have the moons affect us in such a way. Though being on an alien planet seems about the same level of unbelievable. I'm not sure how it will affect us both?

[They also seemed rather open to talk about matters of sex and her face burns as she shakes her head.]

Regardless, we will have to see right?

[ He makes an incoherent noise at that. Finding yourself in an alien planet is already weird enough, but trying to make money and a livelihood here and learning how to do that? Good lord. Lelouch has already decided he doesn't want to moonlace more than handholding, which means he will have a difficult time buying food and meeting day to day expenses, but that's fine... It's better than . . . being close to someone.

Euphie, though... Oh god— ]

Eugh!

[ HE JUST. THOUGHT OF EUPHIE. KISSING PEOPLE???? She's his sister, and he is protective of her, so he— he has to make sure Euphie doesn't kiss anyone?! Now he sounds bothered and looks absolutely bothered by all this as they walk!!!!!!!! ]

[Honestly, being close to someone doesn't seem bad but she also already has someone she really cares about and for. So she would prefer to have that options though holding hands with Lelouch wouldn't be different from when they were kids.

His next reaction only earns her blushing brighter and she puffs her cheeks.]

L-Lelouch! What was that response for?

[So protective!]

... It's nothing! [ Why would he, a commoner, totally react to a princess being close to someone else?! Oh, that's right! Because said commoner happens to be just pretending, and is actually her older brother! Lelouch's shoulders grow stiff, and he huffs— as if that would clear things up! His cheeks have turned a little red, and those violet eyes of his that have always screamed royalty are wide. ] Absolutely nothing!

[ His voice cracked... ]

[As she watches him getting more sense she wonders what he could be thinking. Then she remembers the talk she's had with her sister. Now Lelouch wasn't lewd enough to think that of her right but he was thinking it. Face a brighter red she hits softly on his back.]

Lelouch! How can you be like that?

[She covers her face as she does she thinks of Suzaku and her face burns hotter. Oh no.]

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