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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.
glamorous
Pardon me, sir! But are you quite all right? Do you require the services of... [ uhhh what do they have here ] a "medical doctor"?
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He settles for a scowl. ]
I assume you mean a healer.
[ Or a chirurgeon. ]
No.
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j/k learning jargon is its own reward
anyway. sourpuss. ]
Oh. No?
Well, what is the matter with you, then?
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[ But not 'nothing' nothing. He has a little double-vision, which is making it difficult to make out the features of this...child? Young man? ...young girl? ]
It will pass with time.
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Really?? But you look horrible! [ strong tactful energy, too!! ]
Are you running low on magoi? If so, be careful. Apparently in this world it will not regenerate on its own.
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[ His expression can best be described as 'what.' ]
What in the Seven Hells is magoi?
[ Estinien has heard many a new word pass by his ears since arriving here, but this is a first for that one. It distracts him enough to forget about the youth running his blasted mouth. ]
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...
... [ So, aether?
It is an explanation that he seems to expect, though now he has to follow up his inquiry with: ] Is it common for such a resource to be depleted easily here?
[ Are the people truly that weak? ]
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That is why they need our help, but even for us it is no longer a self-replenishing resource. We can only produce it through contact with others—embraces and "high five" and the like.
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Titus, however, has his full attention.
The Moon Knights had said...and the literature had implied...and he says now what he had thought then. ]
That is the stupidest and most inefficient arrangement I have ever heard of.
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Besides, how bad is it, really? At least it places everyone on an even footing--and provides incentive for cooperation.
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Simply taking things as they are is the picture of complacency.
[ Said in the tone of a man who is seriously considering not going along with it. ]
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And what would you call simply rejecting things as they are for no better reason than unfamiliarity?
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[ His choices are his own. He has lost much in the last two days, and in the long, dark days before that, but they have yet to wear down his will, be it with insistence or kindness. ]
If or when I follow these whims, it will be at a time and place of my choosing.
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So a bullheaded denial for its own sake is a noble exercise in free will, while acceptance for any reason is evidence of low moral character? Do as you wish, but don't pretend you are some high-minded champion of self-determination when you are openly derisive of any choice you would not make yourself!
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[ But from his expression and manner, he thinks them better than the alternative. ]
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A-as long as we agree on that much.
...for your sake, I hope the "time and place of your choosing" comes before your magoi is fully depleted. But if it doesn't, at least you will have thrown your life away in service of your precious stubborness.
[ he crosses his arms and looks away. who even cares?? not him!!! ]
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Uncomfortably long.
Then, an experiment: ]
Give me your hand.
[ Holding out his own, as if in a handshake, though a somewhat precarious one considering his hand is encased in a spiked gauntlet. ]
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What?...
[ ok, he ended up saying it anyway. just not quite in the same tone of voice. ]
O-of course.
[ very carefully, so as not to get poked, he takes estinien's hand!! ]
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As it stands, he is subject to a firm handshake from Estinien. He gives four pumps, then let's go, and looks down at his hand. ]
Nothing happened.
[ A handshake might be too...polite? Or rather, too impersonal. Everything Estinien does is impersonal. ]
Was I supposed to feel some effect?
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Ah... um...
...
Well, you must have done it wrong somehow.
Maybe it will not work through so much metal.
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He tries it again.
It's the same thing. An impersonal handshake.
Nothing happens. ]
...
Perhaps we have been lied to.
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[ this is so upsetting... titus was so sure it was going to be perfectly enjoyable and easy as hell to generate all the energy that this world and everyone on it needs to thrive, or rebuild, or... whatever it was they needed. but nothing's happening at all now. what if that means it's going to stop working altogether??
...what if it's his fault?
no, it's definitely his fault... he must not have enough real power left. it's all going to end like this, on this strange world far, far away from home, and there's nothing he can do about it.
without really thinking about it (he's too busy breaking down), he grips estinien's hand tighter--and adds his other hand on top of it, too. can't have a crisis without something to grab on. ]
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Calm yourself.
[ A firm, quick command. ]
If there has been no issue with you, then it is an issue with me. [ One he will see to in due time, when he has both resigned himself and confirmed the usage of this 'Moonlacing' through at least several other individuals. ]
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[ he is trying to calm himself. his knees wobble a bit but don't go so far as to buckle. and the tighter hold on his hands helps; it's an anchor, and there's a warmth to it, even if it's only physical.
but.
they're touching. they're holding hands. sustained contact, this time, and even if there's nothing quite like affection or friendship between them, this is no longer quite impersonal either.
it's not particularly robust as moonlace return on investment goes, but hey! it's a little something. when titus feels it, he shuts his eyes; he almost passes out, but instead he takes a deep breath. ]
...th...
there.
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