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Prismatic Mods ([personal profile] prismods) wrote in [community profile] prismaticrap2020-07-09 09:01 am
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▶ TDM .017


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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veiledvanity: (prince charming)

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[personal profile] veiledvanity 2020-07-13 08:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Shishiwakamaru also happened to be examining another kimono nearby, when his ears piqued at the small but flamboyant uproar. Peeking around the mannequin, the young samurai watches Tamaki flounce about for a bit. Something about the boy strikes a chord — he knows someone at home who acts like this, gives off a somehow similar vibe... He dressed like a clown and demanded to be called "The Beautiful" Suzuki — it's a type. The theatrics over the tailor's work bring a smirk to Shishi's lips. He replaces it with a charming smile as he takes a couple steps nearer the boy, still holding the sleeves of the kimono on his own mannequin, speaking up in an airy voice. ]

You seem to have quite the eye — are you a designer? A model, perhaps?
Edited 2020-07-13 20:10 (UTC)
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[personal profile] vanity 2020-07-15 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
happy to be indulged, tamaki is more than willing to explain his feelings on the matter:

Neither are my official professions, no, though I dabble in both fields. a.k.a. being an idea man for costumes and then wearing said costumes, posing for the adoring public. More than anything, I just have a great appreciation for the Japanese culture and fashion. I've always wanted to wear a kimono -- and a yukata, too! They're really such beautiful and significant garments.
veiledvanity: (benkei cowered)

[personal profile] veiledvanity 2020-07-15 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
[ Somehow, Shishi knew the designer/model line had hit his type. Going off instinct... But this pretty blonde boy at least had good taste and enthusiasm for nicer things, it seems, which was refreshing both here and back home. A Japanophile, perhaps... Suited him fine. He looked down at his own simple kimono and hakama combo he was wearing. ]

A shame these people didn't kidnap me in a nicer outfit, then... I've tons at home. You've really never worn fancy kimono like this? It could suit you. Maybe the old guy'll let you try something on.

[ He gestures through the shop window, making eye contact with the old tailor working at his counter inside. Worst he could say is no. But this excitable human boy seemed charismatic enough it could be worth a shot — closed mouths don't get fed, after all. ]
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[personal profile] vanity 2020-07-18 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
what a perfect word to describe tamaki, who has an obsession with so many facets of japanese culture. even what shishi is wearing is worthy of praise, and he's sure to hear some before long -- especially after inspiring this new idea.

Do you think so? I'd offer my services for even the chance -- I'm photogenic enough, perhaps my visage can attract some customers. As an accentuation of the kimono's beauty! It would be an honor.

the tailor has peeked out from his spot inside, and tamaki offers a polite wave before turning back to shishi, eyes wide and excited.

Wish me luck on this solo mission...and I'll offer you some kind of compensation for coming up with this arrangement!
veiledvanity: (he looks like linda evangelista)

[personal profile] veiledvanity 2020-07-19 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ Shishi couldn't help but laugh at this human kid's enthusiasm for — well, everything, but in particular his own good looks. The flamboyance was all too familiar, and brought a smile to his face. ]

What makes you think I wouldn't join you in this endeavor? Although, I'll still take the compensation, heh.

[ Shishi offers a polite wave to the tailor as well, and steps forward with a nod of his head to Tamaki. Amegahara's Next Top Model begins... now. ]
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[personal profile] vanity 2020-07-19 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
ah! there's a spirit of competition that ignites in tamaki, but he also doesn't know this person very well. perhaps there is room for both of them in this venture, and so he doesn't have to bluntly think he's the obvious winner.

In that case, good luck to the two of us! You do still have my gratitude for inspiring the idea.

as a show of good faith, tamaki opens the door to the tailor shop, gesturing for the other man to enter the shop ahead of him.

I didn't think to ask before -- do you have any experience in design or modeling?
veiledvanity: (he's beautiful)

wanna just both be the tailor passively, i guess? they can both pitch their plea together lol

[personal profile] veiledvanity 2020-07-20 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ Shishiwaka bows ever so slightly to Tamaki as he gestures him in, and follows, the ghost of a smirk stuck on his face now. ]

Not exactly. But I am quite well-known for my good looks amongst my fans at home. Photo ops do happen from time to time.

[ As they approach the counter, Shishiwakamaru bows more deeply to the tailor, flashing him a charming smile, less condescending, voice airier. ]

Good afternoon, sir. We were admiring your handiwork on the kimono outside — quite lovely. Have they been getting the attention they deserve?