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▶ TDM .002
▶ That’s Not a Space Station, It’s a Moon
You awaken amidst the darkness with only a faint light to greet you as you awaken. 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 third month when scientists observed the sudden appearance of rainbow crystals in the sky, the government has been feverishly combing through the moon for any 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? Am I paying for all those drugs I took back in the '70s? — 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, they recommend that you visit the government archives. The collection features a variety of fiction and non-fiction books, including an eclectic romance and erotica section with titles such as: The Moon Knight's Ravishing, Armed and Amorous: A Forbidden Tale between a Dragon and a Moon Knight, and Silk and Satin, Leather and Moonlace. Also notable are informative textbooks such as Delightful Dragons and Where To Do Them and From Argos to Zhavidar: A History of Alchemy. As you read these books, the photos and illustrations come to life on each page, moving within their borders. It seems this is the norm on Prismatica.
▶ She wants to lead the glamorous life
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.
Before you can enjoy the surrounding shopping centers, they will be dealing with all the standard security checks from some handsy droids that will feel you up, examine your weapons, possibly even cavity search. Nothing like the loving touch of a cool metallic hand.
▶ That Smell is Exactly What You Think It Is
On Level 1, you may encounter construction workers rebuilding damaged properties. When asked they’ll answer, "Oh, it was just a bit of a mishap a while ago. It's all been contained now. Nothing to worry about." A couple of streets are cracked and covered in debris, as if a huge monster had crawled under the pavement. Surrounding walls have gaping holes, and dried up viscous white fluid stains some buildings.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in this thread.
You awaken amidst the darkness with only a faint light to greet you as you awaken. 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 third month when scientists observed the sudden appearance of rainbow crystals in the sky, the government has been feverishly combing through the moon for any 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? Am I paying for all those drugs I took back in the '70s? — 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, they recommend that you visit the government archives. The collection features a variety of fiction and non-fiction books, including an eclectic romance and erotica section with titles such as: The Moon Knight's Ravishing, Armed and Amorous: A Forbidden Tale between a Dragon and a Moon Knight, and Silk and Satin, Leather and Moonlace. Also notable are informative textbooks such as Delightful Dragons and Where To Do Them and From Argos to Zhavidar: A History of Alchemy. As you read these books, the photos and illustrations come to life on each page, moving within their borders. It seems this is the norm on Prismatica.
A ⬤ Several librarian droids like to move in and around the archives, zapping anyone who dares utter a single word above a whisper. Silence is absolutely crucial for study and concentration, thus these droids have zero tolerance for sound. If you are caught making noise, be prepared to be chased and have your eyebrows singed off by a disgruntled droid.
B ⬤ Within the library, you will find an occult section which contains various low-budget spellbooks. This section houses a variety of cantrips and basic charms that don't seem to work for the Moonblessed except the occasional, odd fluke spell which will shrink you to the size of a thumb or cause odd sound effects such as fog horns or pterodactyl screeches to come out of your mouth. Please use with caution! The librarians aren't responsible for any mishaps that occur as a result of reading spells out loud, but if you ask nicely they might direct you to a book that has a way to immediately reverse it if you don’t want to wait it out. All effects are temporary.
Eventually you’re called to the docks and led onto a large transport vessel. Destination: Prismatica.
▶ She wants to lead the glamorous life
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.
Before you can enjoy the surrounding shopping centers, they will be dealing with all the standard security checks from some handsy droids that will feel you up, examine your weapons, possibly even cavity search. Nothing like the loving touch of a cool metallic hand.
A ⬤ There’s a gift shop right outside Crystarium Moonports with a huge, eye-catching poster promoting their 80% clearance sale. A must-have souvenir from Lunatia is a memory stone — special blue stones mined from Cordis that can project a happy memory from your days in the city if you rub them the right way. If you need new clothes, this is the perfect chance to grab a shirt with media sweetheart Maria's lovely bedazzled face on it. You might even hear her hit song playing in the store...
While browsing, you overhear a crisp zap! followed by a group of children jumping for joy. They got just the toy they wanted from the high-tech gacha machines lined up in front of the store. Since you have some chroma to spare, why don’t you give them a go? The Mallow Bunnies is all the rage among all Lunatians. Adults are particularly fond of their sleepy series. On the other end of the spectrum, there are also these... uh... what are these? If you can’twhaleget the one you want, don’t worry! You can always trade with your fellow Moonblessed. It might pay off to get some extras, too. You never know when you’ll need to sweeten your deals...
B ⬤ The ads are all over the billboards with their neon colors, energetic beats and seductive billion-polygon assets: you too can be a goddess with a blade in League Match Action Online, Prismatica’s number one VR MOBA game! The next LmaO world championship is later in the year, and the grand prize is rumored to be 15 million demichroma. If you want to get a team together, now’s the perfect time to start. In the meantime, try your luck at the smaller tournaments in the lower Levels. You might meet your future teammates and rivals there.
Or you know, just have fun with it. Relax, it’s just a game!
▶ That Smell is Exactly What You Think It Is
On Level 1, you may encounter construction workers rebuilding damaged properties. When asked they’ll answer, "Oh, it was just a bit of a mishap a while ago. It's all been contained now. Nothing to worry about." A couple of streets are cracked and covered in debris, as if a huge monster had crawled under the pavement. Surrounding walls have gaping holes, and dried up viscous white fluid stains some buildings.
A ⬤ While most of the streets are back to normal, there are several areas that local Swiffy bots have yet to thoroughly clean such as the sewers and the backstreets. If you’re interested in helping, necessary tools and materials will be provided. You may team up with your fellow cohorts to scrub, scrape and sweep the vines’ remains. It is very likely that you will find some decaying roots with a rotting, corpse-like smell that makes your stomach turn. Though these plants have already dried and wilted, there are still a few stubborn vines and dried sap that won’t come off no matter how many times you try. Good thing they let you borrow nifty liquefying rayguns! These guns can turn natural waste into clear, thin and biodegradable slime that rolls off surfaces and into the sewers if not sucked into the vacuums of Lunatia’s trusty Swiffy bots. Careful: the raygun also works on fabrics!
H ⬤ Getting around is another adventure. When you head to the subways, you will be met with the misfortune of train carts stopping abruptly at intervals, making you careen into other passengers. Maybe you’ll accidentally land on someone’s seat or get someone pinned against the wall. The trains aren’t fully functional at the moment due to recent events, so doors might not open and stops might be missed as you circle through the endless track.
Might as well strike up some conversation. The news is seen overhead, detailing the attack of the Vinea vehementi from a few days ago. The reporter warns of increased robbery incidents since the attack. Due to the grief, trauma, and debts accumulated from the damages, some Prismals have resorted to pickpocketing in an attempt to recover their losses. Of much less importance is the uptick in stolen underwear cases in the city after the planet-wide release of the B movie Stalking Panty, in which the main character Knickers gains newfound confidence after discovering his talents as an Iris Moonheld and an undercover panty thief.
Moon Knights and kind neighbors warn you of the dangers, but will that stop you from going out at night? You can start hiding your Midlife Sanguis Ninja Turtle boxers, or you can take justice into your own hands.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in this thread.
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Samatoki stops and stares at the man—boy???—before him. Very slowly, he pinches the cigarette between the sides of his middle and index fingers and puffs out a smoke. Of course he knows the guy. He just never expected to be bothered by him when there are so many other people to annoy. Fling Posse isn't chummy with Mad Trigger Crew either.
The look he gives Dice is awkward and uncomfortable. Not for him, definitely not, but to anybody passing by, they would definitely think so.
A few seconds pass and he puts the stick he has back in his mouth and walks away.
Bye, bitch. ]
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Oh. He sure asked a Yakuza for money, didn't he.
Fling Posse never ended up in a heated battle with Mad Trigger Crew considering their defeat, but that's not to say they were friends....well, most of them. There was one of them that he knew, and it's this knowledge that keeps him watching the older man with boggled eyes as he begins to walk off. He's getting away, and so Dice makes a split second decision as he scrambles to his feet to chase after him. ]
O-Oi, hold on...!
[ Yakuza or not, if Samatoki Aohitsugi is here, then just maybe...! ]
Is Riou-san here? You guys are teammates, so you'd know, right?
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Eventually, he stops, red eyes glaring at Dice. His fangs aren't bared, but he definitely resembles a dog ready to attack his prey. ]
Riou ain't here. Buzz off!
[ With a click of his tongue, he pulls out the stick from his mouth and crushes it with his foot. 'Tch, damn this guy, reminding him his comrades aren't here. Then again, maybe that's for the best. He can't continue his plans to change the world, but Jyuto and Riou most certainly can while he's here. ]
And call me by my name! How'd you like it if I kept calling you "Oi!", huh?
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What-- for real? 'S just you?
[ Well, that's disappointing. Dice visibly deflates, like a balloon losing all it's air, and something akin to a pout slaps itself onto his face. Naturally, it's punctuated by the rumbling of his stomach. Damn, he shouldn't have thought about it.
Really, though...that gaze is scary as hell. Sure, he's dealt with gangsters before, but there was nothing quite like the piercing eyes of one of the Dirty Dawg. Ramuda was bad enough sometimes, thanks. Hands slide into his pockets, and the gambler pushes back on his heels, tail flicking behind him impatiently. ]
Huh? Oh, yeah, I guess. Samatoki-san, then, right? [ Hell would freeze over before he called this guy -sama, that was for sure. More importantly, seeing him has made him at least a little bit curious. After all, opposites or not, they still have one thing in common. ] So, what? Woulda heard about the big boss of Mad Trigger Crew goin' missing, so you just get here, too?
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Listen up. If Jyuto and Riou were here, they'd be with me. Stop being a dumbass and asking stupid things.
[ His voice definitely got deep there, and the smell of nicotine's definitely stronger with Samatoki to close. When he lets go and pulls back, he clicks his tongue again in irritation. ]
It's just me. And... [ Samatoki-sama would definitely be better, but at least it's not just Samatoki. That's such a clear act of disrespect that he might have to rip Dice's throat out. :) It's clear he's mulling something over in his small brain of his what with his pensive expression, but it isn't obvious what it is he's actually thinking about. Eventually, he continues, ] It's just me. No idea what the hell's happenin', but whoever's in charge is goin' down once I find out they're lying about them not knowing how we even got here in the first place.
[ Not that knowing anything has ever stopped Samatoki and his violent tendencies before... ]
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Oh, shit. This is the part where he dies. Samatoki Fucking Aohitsugi is gonna kill him in broad daylight, and he didn't even get to win the mega million jackpot.
...Is what he thinks, anyway. The fact he's instead just kind of...scolded? lets his face drop into a blank expression for a moment. You should absolutely ignore the fact his tail twitched at the strong lingering scent of cigarettes attached to the contact. Moon cycles, man. ]
...You guys hang out all the time or somethin'? If ya get along, I guess...not that I mind being around Ramuda, but I think he'd drive me batshit if I stuck to him all the time.
[ Not the point. He kind of gets it, though. Dice scratches behind the imprompt second pair of ears on his head, these ones far more fuzzy than needed, waiting for Samatoki to continue...whatever it is he's saying. At least they agree on something here. ] Tell me about it. Gettin' kidnapped and jabbed with needles ain't a good way to start my week. [ There's a grumble, fingers in his pocket fiddling with his lucky dice. Can he say what he's thinking without dying? Guess there's one way to find out. ] But, uh, how are you planning on doing that, exactly? Pretty sure Hypnosis Mics don't work on robots, and this place's like a damn sci-fi movie.
[ Is he just gonna...punch them? Would that work? ]
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It looks like Ramuda being annoying is Samatoki's only comment about Fling Posse's leader, though. If there's any more, he certainly will keep it to himself. He values camaraderie, and if whatever he says could ruin what Fling Posse has between one another, then he won't say it. Instead, he moves onto whatever Dice says next, which is just a bunch of gibberish to him. Does he care? Not really. But Dice is asking for his plan, and guess what?
Samatoki doesn't have one. ]
You're relying too much on your Hypnosis Mic. You have another power in you.
[ YOUR FISTS. ]
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[ Oh, he knows. The guy is interesting, and hell if he doesn't appreciate having a roof over his head, but sometimes he thinks no man should have that much pink in his house. Ever. His retinas have been seared far too many times for his liking. Maybe he shouldn't have mentioned it, though, as it seems to have made this guy crabbier than he already was.
If that was even possible. Impressive if true.
He just asked for something simple, you know. He was kind of curious. He knows Shibuya like the back of his hand, and he certainly wouldn't mind getting out of here as much as he doesn't exactly mind the place, either. Dice can't say he knew what he expected but it definitely wasn't that. From one guy with no braincells to the next, this is stupid. ]
Yeah, sure...you can give that 'other power' a go if ya want, but I don't really got anything else workin' for me but luck. That's the way I like it.
[ A GAMBLER CAN'T GAMBLE WITHOUT HIS HANDS, SAMATOKI. ]
Unless betting those things can't shortcircuit themselves is gonna feed me or something, you can handle all the heavy lifting. Shouldn't be a problem for Mr. Hardcore, right?
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Especially in a place like Yokohama.
Something about what Dice said confuses the hell out of him, though, and for a brief second, he shows a little surprise in his expression. Why does it feel like Dice is assuming they're going to work together now? ]
What, you wanna work for me?
[ Samatoki's tone is back to its usual rough timbre. His delivery is apathetic, and his eyes are narrowed as if he's studying Dice like some kind of specimen. Or he's studying which part of Dice he should punch so it could hurt him the most.
(Do you wanna be his bitch, Dice?) ]
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It's survival of some sort. Probably just with less dignity.
Now...hold on a second. Dice blinks once, twice, three times. Er, wait, had he implied that? That's dangerous. He gives a nervous laugh and holds up his hands, I Surrender style. ]
Uh, working? Not something I do long-term, y'know. I don't think I'm really Yakuza Material--
[ Then he'd just be like the people who'd show up at the door to his bare apartment with fists ready and mountains of debts to be paid. Not what he'd call a dream job. Dice shoves his loose fists back into his pockets, idly hoping that he is NOT being eyed up in preparation for a punching, because he's already too hungry and he doesn't need to add sore on top of that. Work with him here, Yokohama Bad Boy. ]
But, I kinda just figured...we're going to the same place anyway, right? Home-base solidarity? Hitchin' a ride to Shibuya from Yokohama ain't hard, so I don't even care where I end up. Whatever gets me outta here so I'm not gettin' felt up by robots.
[ After he's visited every gambling den, of course. He has some important priorities here.
(If you wanna claim him, that is.)]
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Dice thinking he's going to be part of the yakuza is the funniest thing Samatoki's heard all day. Then again, there's not much that made him want to laugh today, anyway. Being brought to some strange planet and/or world is stressful. He punched not one, not two, but four scientists on the ship because they kept wanting to examine Samatoki and he sure as hell did not want to take any exams! (He'd probably fail 'em!)
After that, he got zapped by some library droids, and upon arriving, got harassed by some Moon Knights because he threatened he'd kill someone... Basically, today's been tiring. Dice's "joke" is funny that if Samatoki's moonblessings manifested at this point in time, he would be howling in laughter.
He places a hand over his stomach, pushing it some just so he'd stop laughing. It's also started to hurt. ]
Yeah, sure- homebase solidarity an' all. [ Dice makes some sense, at least. Samatoki gets it and he understands! They'll have to stick together, but he's definitely going to keep Dice under his thumb. ] I doubt you're cut out for the kind of life I live, so don't worry about you joining what I'm in.
[ Once he's calmed down and isn't laughing his ass off anymore, he pulls out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, chucks a stick out and bites on it, then lights it up. Here's the sad part, though... ]
Ah, I forgot what your name was.
[ (Samatoki will claim him until his scent is all over Dice. (; )]
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Or...maybe that's just him. Could be just him being a trouble magnet, honestly.
He thought it was a legit concern, and yet here this guy is, laughing at him. And not gentle laughter, either. The audacity. Dice's face twists into a frown and he grumbles, crouching down, tail swaying as he scratches at the sidewalk beneath them with a disinterested look. Laugh it up, chuckles. He knows the underworld far better than you think.
...That doesn't mean he doesn't let out a sigh of relief once he gets some confirmation. ]
Yeah, well, probably wouldn't have accepted anyway. I'm not interested in anything that isn't gambling.
[ Why are you taking those cigarettes out? Now you're just reminding him how he'd kill for a smoke right now. Luckily, he's immediately distracted ( and offended ). ]
Hah? You serious? You forgot?! [ Sure, it's not like they've really formally met or anything, but come on! Samatoki gets another unhappy grumble for his trouble. ] It's Dice. Arisugawa Dice, MC Dead or Alive. Geez, can't believe this...
[ ( Better not go back on that promise. :) ) ]
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Ah, that's the name. [ The introduction is definitely enough to put him in a better mood, at least. He wasn't particularly interested in Dice before, nor is he now, but the two of them being formally introduced now makes things better. They're proper acquaintances, even though Ramuda's an annoying rat. ] I'll remember.
[ He puts the stick back in his mouth and takes a quick puff. The smoke is almost transparent when he lets it out, not having ingested much nicotine this round. ]
If it's goin' back, just leave it to me. [ Homebase solidarity and all! He'll take Dice back with him once he finds a way. Just a while ago, he was tasered until he could barely feel his torso and legs, but whatever. What he needs to do in Japan's being interrupted by this place. It's not nice at all, but he'll have to play it safe for a while. He doesn't have much power in this place and while it's annoying, he needs to start from scratch.
Life really is not fair. ]
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Well, yeah. Since you just chewed me out for not usin' your name, I'd hope so. [ Don't be a hypocrite, Samatoki. At least he's a bit placated now. As long as he's not calling him something stupid, he doesn't care what it is, be it Dice or Arisugawa or something similar. He shifts his gaze from the Yakuza to the area surrounding them, neon lights searing his eyes in a comforting sense of familiarity. If only one of these was a casino...well, not like he's got the funds for one right now, anyway.
He only looks back upon hearing the brazen declaration, and he nods, finally straightening himself up and shoving his hands in his pockets. ]
I'll hold you to that, ya know. I've got a quick job to do back home, and last thing I wanna do is screw it up. [ That's a lot of cash, man. Do you know how many debts repaid that is? How many high-stakes rounds of blackjack? Like hell he'd give that up. ] Tch, wish I coulda kept some of that cash...fuckin' aliens.
[ Gripes all around. ]
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But he also doesn't want to get arrested by another Moon Knight for another violent incident. It was fortunate the Moon Knight that arrested him realised he's a Moonblessed and not a regular Prismal, otherwise he'd have been kept in the Detention Centre longer than he would have liked. Jyuto isn't here to bail him out, after all. ]
Like you even need cash in this place. You just gotta touch people an' you'll get rich.
[ He definitely did not hear himself as soon as he said it. ]
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Well, he'll take what he can get. Samatoki IS the only familiar face ( so far ), after all.
This thought process gets completely derailed upon hearing the other's words, whatever he was going to say coming out as a choked noise instead. Dice blinks, like he's trying to process it, before it all catches up. Sure, he knows how this works now, but.... ]
You, uh...sure you wanna phrase it that way? I mean, if that's how ya wanna roll...
[ He may or may not be ribbing him a little. When you say something like that out loud, you're practically asking for it. He might die for it, but hey! ]
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What?
[ He doesn't get it, but the way Dice responds makes him curious—even a little suspicious. ]
Whaddaya mean?
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Just...y'know, talking about touching people for cash is a little...
[ Vague hand gestures, before he gives up and just waves it off with a hand and an attempt at dismissing the subject. Alright, let's not do this. ]
Uh, just forget it, alright? 'S not important.
[ Time to make his great escape. ]
Anyway, thanks for the advice'n all, Samatoki-san, I'm just gonna head off--
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Ah.
Sure. [ He'll watch Dice skitter off, and it's about fifteen seconds once he's out of sight that Samatoki gets it.....................
He's gonna punch Dice the next time they meet. ]