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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
07/08 - 07/15 | 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.

▶ You’re as Cold as Ice
07/08 - 07/15 | Level 2, Crystal Beach | top

Summer strikes Lunatia with record high temperatures as the city is wracked by an unnatural heatwave. Residents will feel the burn the moment they head outdoors, kissing their skin pink as it drenches them in sweat. For a hot and sticky day like this, it's the perfect time to head to Crystal Beach for a refreshing dip in the water. All sorts of new stands have popped up by the shore, selling icy treats and frozen cocktails.

The morning news recommends befriending those blessed by Cordis, who can keep people cool with their magic touch. They also warn of overheating machinery and electronics! Establishments and residences may end up dealing with broken air-modulating units if they use them too much.

Having cleared their names, Suzaku and Kaya of former *BTSB fame have decided to reform as a rock band duo called The Nine Tails after leaving their boyband roots. They will be performing their most chill new summer jam, “Fox Girl Summer,” while incorporating Cordis magic of their own to keep the listeners feeling cool and refreshed.

B Those listening to Kaya and Suzaku’s summer anthem might find their beats too chill to relax and party to. And by that, we mean literally. Ice may start to form around the limbs of happy local beachgoers, filling them with unfortunate shivers that will send them running into the arms of another Prismal to thaw. Even more troubling is that some portions of the oceanfront may also start to freeze, trapping some unsuspecting swimmers inside and leaving them in need of rescue. If anyone goes unnoticed, a Prismal lifeguard will be quick to rescue them.

In a panic, Kaya winks at Suzaku, who reassures his worried partner and ends their performance by summoning a mighty phoenix above the stage. Of course, it is only an illusion for the audience as Kaya thaws the partygoers and the ocean with his magic. Suzaku might have gotten carried away with their debut...

▶ Boom, Badoom, Boom, You Got that Super Bass
07/08 - 07/15 | top

The heated beach waters have brought a large onslaught of aggressive super bass close to the shore. Needless to say, the boys with the booming system were not ready for the sudden and alarming increase in population of this particular fish. In response, the beach committee is hosting a fishing competition to see who can catch the largest super bass. They will be providing extremely durable fishing gear and sufficient bait to all worthy competitors, so come to the Crystal Pier with your best fishing know-how and try and break a record or two!

Due to the competition, job openings for lifeguards have become available. Their main task is to keep an eye on participants and the audience. They should be ready to pull them out in case they have trouble swimming back to the pier. Lifeguards will be provided official beach committee high-tech swimsuits (in the form of tankinis and speedos of your choice) that enhance their performance by allowing them to swim faster and breathe more easily underwater. In the dark ocean depths, they glow with patterns easily recognizable to the Prismal eye. They also accentuate the Moonblesseds’ assets very nicely.

C Although they are no different from sea bass in appearance, super bass are known for their monstrous strength and penchant for mischief. They like to fly in the air and slap whoever tries to catch them and their fellow fish with their tail fins. You think you like them better when they dolo? Think again. These fish will purposely grab a hold of something eye-catching such as rainbow-colored sea pearl or other treasures from the ocean and pull the unsuspecting fishers into the watery depths.

▶ Put on Your Red Shoes and Dance the Blues
07/08 - 07/23 | City of Amegahara | top

The city of Amegahara is in preparation for the annual Vulpus Astra Celebration which is coming up in a few weeks. This year is special as the foxes of Amegahara have never celebrated this occasion with the dragons of Lyestellus, making it the first time all three cities in the alliance will be celebrating together. This is all thanks to the Moonblessed, who not only healed their lands but also brought the Prismals closer.

And so for this special year, the upcoming event promises to be an even larger and more extravagant affair. In order to address the extremely high demand for traditional dress and other materials needed for the celebration, many job openings become available in Amegahara. Among these are tailors, glassblowers, florists, and dancers.

D The tailors will be sewing traditional clothes, such as lovely-patterned yukata, kimono, haori, and obi. Glassblowers will create pearl glass plates, cups, and trinkets such as hair accessories and festive souvenirs. Florists will be heading to work at Inari Highway’s greenhouses, caring for flowers and putting together flower crowns, colorful bouquets, and floral arrangements to use for street and interior decorations. It is encouraged to make use of pearl glass vases!

Lastly, dancers will be auditioning for a group of strict Amegaharan foxes who will not shy away from hurling insults if you underperform. The traditional Amegaharan dance features many layers of intricate fan work that is difficult to master, or dancers can choose to take part in the more uproarious Amegaharan drum dance. Be prepared for long and grueling rehearsals after passing auditions, where you will be forced to partner up with one another to bend each other’s bodies as flexibly as it could then dance until every single person in the room has the movements and timings memorized perfectly. Moonlacing will keep one another from collapsing in exhaustion, but your bruised ego may require more tender care.

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[ Anduin can feel it too and he's not even certain what to make of it. He was all for being upset and angry at the other but now that he's said it, things seem to have gone pear shaped. If asked days ago if he would want to fix it the answer would have been a resounding no. Now faced with it all, Anduin isn't even sure.]

Yes, I am staying in the place given to me when I arrived. [ A topic change and one Anduin embraces wholly. It's easier than realising he would give anything to go an hour back, go to a time where being stuck in ice was his only main concern.]

....Are you?

Yes. I have... considered moving to Lyestellus, once I am more established.

[ A statement and an unspoken question both. If Anduin cannot bear to look at him, then Wrathion can do his best to make sure he doesn't have to. He can give him space, as much as he needs. ]

That's another city if I heard right from others.

[ So Wrathion would be living some distance away. Anduin isn't sure what to make of that information, instead studying a spot to one side of the dragon. He had wanted to hurt Wrathion with his anger, but in the end it hadn't made anyone feel any better. Anduin can't help but cringe inwardly. He knew all too well what it was like to be on the receiving end of someone else's misplaced anger.]

You have been here a while, then?

Not long. A month, perhaps.

[ He flickers a faint smile, one that doesn't quite light up his features the way it should. ]

There are dragons in Lyestellus. I've found it interesting studying the... differences between us.

They have dragons here? That is good news.

[ Anduin means it. There dragonflight business back home is messy, but even the High King of the Alliance knows that judging them before he's met them would only do more harm. As to whom remains to be seen. Anduin even meets Wrathion's gaze to prove he means it. If anyone can understand dragons and help those here bridge that gap (if needed), Wrathion would be able to do it.]

So you'll be living much further away if you decided to move there. I'm not certain what I would do here, it seems a bit strange to think that all my duties have been left back home.

[ The cool raise of an eyebrow as Anduin meets his gaze suggests Wrathion doubts the sincerity of this. His opinion has been made quite clear already, and Wrathion has accepted it. No need for... whatever this is. ]

Have they? Surely you could still make allies here. Perhaps some might return with you, eventually, or find a way to follow you to Azeroth.

[ Allies more to his taste than Wrathion, presumably. Ones who toe the line better. Who aren't troublesome black dragons. ]

[ That comment stops Anduin and his worries in his tracks. From what he'd been told everything was on hold and no-one else from home was here (with the exception of Wrathion and two others). He understood that time somewhat stood still.

Allies would be useful though Anduin wonders how it would work in the long terms. Perhaps finding them so they could all work on a way home would be better? Just because he's not considered a King here does not mean he shouldn't act like one.]

You're right. [ If he had any idea of what Wrathion was actually insinuating, Anduin would think twice.] If they can find a way to cross worlds here then there is nothing to say it won't happen back home.

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Once they can return us, the line of communication between our worlds will be open.

[ Whatever that entails. Surely then, even if the time difference is so great, they could send more across? Perhaps this sort of thing is more Chromie's department than his, but it sounds reasonable. Despite the... issues with the Draenor incident, they had eventually found reinforcements from alternate Draenor. Wrathion makes an expansive gesture. ]

The people here seem agreeable enough. I'm sure you could charm something out of them.

[ Nothing truly was one way. It makes sense that the path would be open, even if it would be hard to find once back home. Anduin isn't even sure if he would ever fully understand it, but he does know that resting on his laurels just won't be helping anyone right now and he looks at his arms as if seeing his attire for the first time that day.]

How could I have been so distracted so easily?

[ Anduin hadn't been planning on sitting around and doing nothing, there had always been the thought of going home. He just hadn't realized he was currently sitting on what could be a large help for the Alliance should the worst come to pass. The sense of dismay at himself is plain on Anduin's face right now; Wrathion had mentioned N'Zoth being defeated but that could still change. Stranger things have happened.

Well then. Obviously the High King of the Alliance is going to have to get to work. His rank may not have followed him but Anduin knows there's no excuses and his steels his resolve, already planning towards his next steps. Information gathering first. Find a common denominator.]

It's not about charming others, Wrathion. It's about finding a common ground and a shared goal to work towards.

Of course.

[ Wrathion's cool tone suggests he finds complaint with that correction. Common ground and a shared goal to work toward. Isn't that what he'd presented Anduin with? Is he just going to be chided at every turn now, as if he doesn't understand that?

He glances around the celebrations once more, eyes narrowed in distracted thought. ]

Are you planning to stay much longer? If you're recently arrived we should be on guard, until we are sure you came through alone.

[ As much as his pride itches, Wrathion isn't going to abandon Anduin. If there's a chance some Horde forces might have come through he shouldn't be alone. Adra, at least, he trusts. That cannot be said for all of them. ]

[ Anduin chooses to ignore that tone of voice. He agreed to Wrathion working with them despite his own feelings (barely). That and it's simply not a fight he wishes to pick right now. Anduin feels like he's done enough damage today as is.]

No, I don't think there is a need to stay much longer. I came out in the hopes of finding others and to try to understand this place some more. I had to leave my armour behind as the heat was too oppressive to move in...

[ There's a sense of needing to explain himself, like some kid found outside when they should have been attending a lecture.]

I have not seen or heard from anyone other than yourself so far. I hope for the sake of this place that no person or thing came with me.

[ He gives Anduin a cursory once-over, as if assessing this statement. The heat, of course, is quite thick. It doesn't bother Wrathion as much, but he can imagine Anduin would feel it. ]

I will accompany you back when you are ready.

[ Wrathion has reduced himself to someone who has no opinions. He has no energy for picking a fight himself, not right now. Still, he hesitates before adding: ]

If you are interested in a better understanding, the library in the Lunar Scientia Headquarters is considerable.

[ Even if he'd prefer to stay detached, he can't be. ]

[ There's no smarmy comment or any kind of remark said about the clothing. Just a simple, cursory offer. Anduin is pretty sure his ears are ringing from the absence of such things from Wrathion and he only has himself to blame for it.

Before Anduin can open his mouth and say something else, the dragon mentions a library. Perfect! If it's as large as it sounds there would be a vast array of information there. Anduin knows he shouldn't be too excited over such a thing but the very thought that he could sit and learn about so many things that he would never even dream of encountering back home. Unlike his father the idea of researching does not send fear down Anduin's spine. Quite the opposite. The more Anduin knows and understands this place the more he can do something about it.]

A library would be most useful, is it nearby? Perhaps you could show me?

[ Showing him the way rather goes against his initial plan of 'take him straight back to his room, leave him alone'. He'd suspected Anduin would want space, he certainly wanted space himself to recover from this... incident.

Still. He should have known that as soon as he mentioned a library, Anduin would want to visit it immediately. More fool him for expecting otherwise. ]

Certainly. It isn't exactly on the way, we would need to go up a level, but it can be done.

[ If Anduin wishes to detour to the library it isn't the furthest possible option he could have chosen. Wrathion raises an eyebrow questioningly, scans the beach one last time before gesturing for them both to begin walking. Well? Are they heading out, then? ]

[ It certainly does go against the original plan of going straight home, but Anduin feels like it will give him some time to figure out what to do. Revenge isn't his thing and neither is cruelty. Wrathion showing up both here and home was simply a shock to the system. It may be correct that what the Black Prince had done was for the greater good of Azeroth and that he hadn't intended for Varian to die, but it still hurt. What are the other options though? To tell Wrathion to leave and never talk to him again?

Anduin would rather Wrathion showed him where the library was. At least there Anduin could begin to look into what kind of world he has landed in, put his focus on something else before he managed to put his foot in his mouth again. If Wrathion stayed after that was not a choice the High King would make for him.]

Then please lead the way, if you have the time to spare.

[ It's not a sarcastic comment, just a genuine way to give Wrathion an out if he needed.]

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