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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.
Library
... Hunk?
[There was no way he could actually be here, right? He hadn't ever shown up in Duplicity, thank heavens, so why would he be here?]
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[ He'll apologize for knocking into her later, then they can sort out this stranded-on-another-planet (??) business. For now... ]
It won't leave me--! [ Except, now that he's made it thirty feet or so from the door, now that he's left the library, the droid simply zooms back into the building with a hum. ]
Oh. Okay, cool.
Excuse her while she has a mild panic attack lmao
[It's been a couple of days since she's visited the library, so seeing one of her best friends come tearing out of there like he's being chased is just a little odd. Spotting the droid actively chasing Hunk was enough to have her scratching her head. Because that was new.]
Why was it chasing you? What happened? I've been in there at least a dozen times and I don't remember any robots.
[Though it's entirely possible that she was just so engrossed in trying to research this place. Huh.]
Wait, so you just got here? What's the last thing you remember?
[If she seems particularly interested in that answer, it's because she is. Here's hoping the last thing he remembers is something Voltron-related...]
sorry short stuff.
We were prepping everything to leave Earth again, go back up with the Atlas. [ He frowns and wrinkles his nose. He's missing an appointment. ] I was supposed to meet my parents for supper.
Why?
[ Timeline problems? He was kind of hoping this was another collective, alien-induced delusion. ]
not everyone can be statuesque, okay~
Wait, really? [The what now? Color her completely and instantly confused.] They pulled you away from your parents? Oh man, I'm sorry.
[Somehow, that seems worse than being pulled away from someplace else.]
I was uh... hoping it would be a Voltron-related thing, if I'm being honest.
[It's actually a bit of a relief, even if she doesn't remember any of that. Maybe it's all happened after she ended up in Duplicity? Who knows, honestly.]
don't hate. appreciate.
[ Pidge, are you okay? Are you a pod person or something? This whole thing is weird, so it's not counting that out a very real possibility.
He bends and leads in, trying to get a better look at her, as if there's got to be some little sign or tick to verify whether this is or isn't Pidge. ]
If this is some kinda body double situation, you're doing a really bad job...
she appreciates a great deal tyvm.
No, I know. And I'm glad. Because that's not even close to the last thing I remember. We were getting ready to go to Earth, and then I ended up somewhere else. But you never showed up there and honestly, I realize how crazy that probably sounds but it's been months since I've even seen you.
[And now she's rambling. Charming.]
Everyone else was there at one point or another, though, so you must just be lucky.
[Having him suddenly in her face is a little startling though, and she backpedals a step before reaching up to poke his forehead.]
I'm not a body double. Are you?
[If this was Duplicity, she wouldn't put it past the ones in charge. But this place is different, nicer even.]
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His brows knit, mouth forming a little line of confusion. ]
I don't know. Reality's a little slippery right now, so... [ He straightens he poster again, exhaling heavily. ] Where's Slav when you need him?
[ Somebody app Slav. ]
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Hey, I was just joking. I'm pretty sure you're not a body double. We really made it to Earth, though? [Now she's just really tempted to ask what happened, but that would be some kind of cheating, wouldn't it?]
This place is pretty wild, though. I don't remember there being any robots in the library. They must be new.
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[ Most of moments, he'd be more than happy to dive into a jargon-laden conversation about robotic design and probable systems of functioning, but he can't quite pull his mind from what he sees as the big issue here. ]
You really haven't..? Pidge, you were with us the whole time. I mean, except for the parts where we weren't all together, but-- You really didn't experience any of that? The invasion? The Atlas? Anything?
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Ha, yea. Sorry. I wonder what they'd do if someone decided to borrow one, though.
[Because that would just be a brilliant idea, wouldn't it?]
I wish I could remember that, but no. I ended up in a place called Duplicity, and that's where I've been for months. I'm not even sure how I ended up here, if I'm honest.
[She'd always had questions about Duplicity, and how it had managed to drag so many people from so many different places. But she'd never considered the place was pulling in... doppelgangers. What did that even mean for her? Was she a body double?]
Keith and Shiro were there too. And Lance and Allura for a bit.
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That's weird. I mean, that's putting it lightly, but I don't know how well I can handle thinking about that too hard.
[ So... Easy, non-theoretical stuff first. ]
Are you okay?
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Yea, let's go with weird. And uh... just try not to think about it much. We're all here now, right?
[Except she realized that things probably couldn't ever be that simple. That next question, for example, was anything but.]
I mean... I don't know. Ending up somewhere random when we were supposed to be going home was rough. Realizing Green wasn't there and I that couldn't even hear her sucked. [Not to mention realizing that the other Paladins weren't around. But it wasn't like she was alone, exactly. It was just weird not having the others around.]
I missed you.
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They weren't sure they'd be able to summon the Lions from Earth, after all, and they'd done it. Not that the prognosis for an even greater distance is great, but... Better to have wary optimism than a panic attack, right?
He swallows. At that line of thinking and at Pidge's admittance of having missed him. ]
Aww, Pidge. [ He pushes a smile up and opens his arms. ] If it had been me, I'd have lost my marbles. We've all been together for so long... Sorry if I missed something. I'll catch back up.
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There was still a chance that things would change and they'd be able to reach the Lions again, right?
It was tempting to try and play it off by clarifying that she'd missed all of them. And honestly, she had, but not as much as she'd missed Hunk. But she didn't want to think too much about that right now, so she just shot him what she hoped was a convincing smile and moved forward to slide her arms around him.]
Don't be sorry. I'm just glad you're here now.