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▶ TDM .019
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
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.
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.
▶ What’s Behind Door #1?
09/08 | Crystal Beach, Lunatia | Submitted by:
machizumo | topThe recent torrential rains and showdown with the Viergian Queen Tempeste have shifted the sands of Crystal Beach and dredged up seaweed and flotsam from below. The slight mess coupled with the seasonal transition into fall makes for a quieter beach and a more open space, if you pick the right time of the day.
Kazuma Kuwabara (
machizumo), one of Lunatia's Moonblessed, has done his best to pick the right moment. He's saved up his energy -his Chroma- as best as he’s been able to, and he's decided that he's going to give busting out of Prismatica a shot. He's not sure how good his odds are, but there are odds. While Kuwabara is only but a human fighter who won't really be able to stack up against the demons that he normally keeps in his company, he does have one thing that nobody else he's heard of has... the ability to slice through dimensions!It's not easy to summon, but he manages it, reflecting on his home and how to best reach it, how to potentially help others reach theirs. It's just past dawn when a large, clean tear in reality rises up along the atmosphere just above the mostly deserted beach, as though the scenery were made of fabric being met with sharp scissors. Beyond the tear is a swirling vortex of color and more.
What more means, Kuwabara doesn't personally get to discover. His energy is expended almost instantaneously, and he grows solidly crystallized before he hits the ground. The rest of it... that's for Prismatica and the Moonblessed around to discover.
B The dimensional tear gives way to several more multicolored tears all across the planet. These strange rips have a strong gravitational pull that is near impossible to outrun. Find yourself close to one, and you may be pulled inside before you can even think to escape.
What’s on the other end? Inside, you find a scene of Prismatica ten years into the future, and the world is significantly more advanced. It is a time of great prosperity. The planet has been completely restored, flourishing with new life. Ten years' worth of memories flood your mind, and you have settled so deep into the culture and the world that you now think of yourself as a true-blue Prismatican. Maybe you have a good job. Maybe you have a spouse and three kids. Maybe you still think about home from time to time. Maybe you wouldn’t mind staying here with your loved ones. Hey, a lot can happen in ten years.
What’s on the other end? Inside, you find a scene of Prismatica ten years into the future, and the world is significantly more advanced. It is a time of great prosperity. The planet has been completely restored, flourishing with new life. Ten years' worth of memories flood your mind, and you have settled so deep into the culture and the world that you now think of yourself as a true-blue Prismatican. Maybe you have a good job. Maybe you have a spouse and three kids. Maybe you still think about home from time to time. Maybe you wouldn’t mind staying here with your loved ones. Hey, a lot can happen in ten years.
▶ Fire and Brimstone
09/08 | Dimensional Tears | top
Not every dimensional tear leads to paradise. Some may pull you deep into the flames of a dying world, during the Calamity centuries ago. The first to greet you is King Majestas, his visage sitting on top of a throne built over a mound of crystallized bones. He fondly strokes his beautiful satyr lover, Lunae, as he encourages you to explore the vast wasteland. Attacking him is useless as he will disappear with Lunae after saying his piece.
C All Chroma has evaporated, and everything is covered in an endless diamond sheen. In the distance, you hear the screams of people dying and the constant sounds of crystals being ground up.
Eventually, shadows appear before your eyes. Possessing crystal horns and a crystal tail, these devil shadows are consumed by your worst sin and will not hesitate to hurt you and those around you. The slothful can put others to sleep and soon ravage them in their slumber, the lustful can awaken the darkest taboo desires in you, and so on. No matter what your worst sin is, the shadows will thoroughly enjoy committing vile acts until you submit yourself to them.
Eventually, shadows appear before your eyes. Possessing crystal horns and a crystal tail, these devil shadows are consumed by your worst sin and will not hesitate to hurt you and those around you. The slothful can put others to sleep and soon ravage them in their slumber, the lustful can awaken the darkest taboo desires in you, and so on. No matter what your worst sin is, the shadows will thoroughly enjoy committing vile acts until you submit yourself to them.
▶ Closing the Gap
09/09 - 09/10 | top
A day or two after the dimensional tears start appearing, Lunar Scientia announces that they have finished analyzing the mysterious rifts and will proceed to seal them after rescuing the missing Moonblessed. They will be calling for the Moon Knights and any remaining Moonblessed volunteers to grab some dimension sealing equipment. Yes, you read that right. The tears will be sealed shut in nearly the same way one would vacuum seal food for extra freshness.
D These dimension sealers are not just any ordinary vacuums. They require an excessive amount of Chroma to power. Just hugging one person alone won’t cut it. Prolonged awkward and uncomfortable hugs with at least two or three different Moonblessed will do the trick.
The Lunar Scientia will suggest setting up camp with your chosen partners and dimension sealers near a dimensional tear. Spooning is naturally the most optimal of positions. The longer you moonlace and the more people you engage in contact with, the higher the effectiveness of the dimension sealers. A meter on the device will indicate when it’s ready to be activated, but beware of the sinful shadows from Prompt C trying to stop you from sealing the rifts.
The Lunar Scientia will suggest setting up camp with your chosen partners and dimension sealers near a dimensional tear. Spooning is naturally the most optimal of positions. The longer you moonlace and the more people you engage in contact with, the higher the effectiveness of the dimension sealers. A meter on the device will indicate when it’s ready to be activated, but beware of the sinful shadows from Prompt C trying to stop you from sealing the rifts.
Once the holes are sealed and everyone is rescued, the Lunatian government and mainstream media stations will start issuing friendly PSAs on all the public access networks about the dangers of cutting holes through the fabric of their universe.
▶ Questions
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NOTICE: We had a typo error on the log! Lunae is meant to be a satyr, not centaur. All typos have been fixed.
WHO CAN POST? ▶ Test drive memes are for new characters only. Existing players may not post starter threads in the test drime meme. However, current players are more than welcome to use these prompts for their own posts in the IC communities, personal inboxes, catch-all posts, etc.!
IS THIS CANON? ▶ As our test drive memes are game canon, feel free to keep any threads that happen here as canon for your character should they be accepted.
DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE? ▶ As always, all content is optional. You do not have to be affected by any of the prompts if you wish to opt out.
NOTICE: We had a typo error on the log! Lunae is meant to be a satyr, not centaur. All typos have been fixed.
this is fiiiiine
If you wouldn't mind an old woman like me crashing your bachelor pad.
[ She laughs a little, giving his hand a squeeze in her own little way to reassure him she really was there. ]
at least they can finally be HAPPY SIBLINGS
Of course not! I want you to see my home, Aneue. It's in more of a Western-style, but it's comfy. Where are you living now? We can see each other all the time!
[To actually see each other often...it's for real this time. Sougo's just so excited to talk to her again. There is that nagging voice in the back of his mind saying that this is just another trick Prismatica is playing, but he'll silence it for now. Still holding hands with Mitsuba, he leads her to sit on the couch, only letting go to allow her to take off her shoes. The cat had leaped down from his perch and followed them there, curious about the new visitor. Hope Mitsuba doesn't mind the ripped couch and curtains...]
YESSSS
but she was given a second chance, wasn't she? Is that what this whole thing was? A second chance to be with Sougo, to see his smiling face once more? ]
I haven't really looked into where my place is just yet. I was told that you were living here and... I couldn't keep away for long.
[ She gently took a seat with a curious look on her face. This couch looked like it'd seen better days. She was about to ask about it, but then her eyes caught the sight of an adorable cat. ]
Oh..! Hello there, little one.
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Still, she should find a place to live first. That was always like her, putting his needs before hers. He's just a spoiled little brother, isn't he.]
I'm so happy that you came to visit me. But if you don't have a place yet, maybe you can stay with us? Ah, me and my roommate, I guess. We don't have a third bedroom, though.
[It's the least he can do. Aneue needs to have a place to stay! And well, he selfishly wants to spend time with her as well.
The cat meows at Mitsuba in response. Somehow, he's a lot more curious when it comes to this new visitor. Meeting the cat was hell for Sougo and Caesar...]
And the cat, too. He's named Caesar because...uh, my roommate named him after himself.
[Phew, that's a good excuse! Sougo totally didn't name the cat Caesar to fuck with his roommate!
And Caesar totally didn't name the cat Sougo in retaliation!]no subject
[ She frowned thoughtfully as she reached out to pet the curious cat. Maybe he will sense she has no evil in her and won't want to bite... ]
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[The thought that he would ever make her live somewhere else didn't even occur to him. Besides, even if he did have something going on...all his life, she's had to adjust for him. It wouldn't hurt him to adjust to her for a change.
"Caesar" the cat slowly approaches Mitsuba, sniffing her hand. While Mitsuba's attention is focused on the cat, Sougo gives "Caesar" a look. If the cat attacks his sister, he's going straight back to the shelter, sorry.
Luckily, this particular human seems alright for the kitty; it helps that she's not a smelly boy. "Caesar" starts rubbing his nose on her fingers. Even as the cat allows himself to be pet, Sougo watches him intently.]
But Aneue, I need to tell you something. My roommate, he's kind of a womanizer. You need to be careful around him, okay?
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[ She would in fact take the couch herself, if she wasn't so sure Sougo would just drag her away for even trying. That soft smile grows a little when she felt the cat lean in a bit to the petting, but very quickly it changes. Her eyes widen a bit and concern shows. ]
He hasn't influenced you to these ways, has he Sou-chan?
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[Sougo must always be respectful around her, after all. He's a grown man now who can sleep on his own but it really would be so nice to cuddle with his sister again. He had relaxed a little bit, content at the thought, but tenses up again at Mitsuba's question.
Cat Caesar was enjoying the petting but he cocks his head at Sougo's sudden movement.]
No, of course not! I try to set a good example for him!
[He's totally a guy who respects women...not. But maybe he'll behave more with his sister to keep him in line.]
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[ Hopefully she's able to save some of the world from her brother while she's here... ]
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Well...sometimes he can push me around like the guys back home too. But don't worry, I handle him just fine. He likes to clean though, so you don't have to do chores around here either!
[Yeah Mitsuba, let Caesar do all the work!]
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[ Ignore the fact that she's done so much for him and the other Shinsengumi members since she was much younger. It just feels odd for her to not do anything.
How does one sit still and not spoil her precious brother?]
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Allow him to think for a little bit.]
Um...he likes to cook a lot, but Aneue can cook too. You could even show him your special dishes.
[By that, he means her dishes drowning with hot sauce, of course. It's always fun to see everyone's reaction to them. Luckily for Sougo, he's got some spice tolerance. He grew up with her cooking, after all. Tobasco is his comfort food.]
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[ She claps her hands together with a spark of excitement in her eyes. Not only has she not been able to make a meal for Sougo in a long time, she'll get to treat his friend as well! ]
staring at this icon for too long freaks me out
[Look, as much as he wants to torture Caesar, Sougo thought he'd never get to eat her meals again. He could drizzle all his food in hot sauce, but it's just not the same.]
I missed your soup a lot. And everything else too!...I just missed you.
[He says the last part more softly. He told her before, and he didn't want to sour her joy right not, but...it's true.]
but hes so cute :'>
She shifts closer so she could wrap her arms around him tightly once more. ]
Sou-chan..
Aneue is biased!
I...I want you to be happy here, Aneue.
[She needs to finally be happy, otherwise what else is this chance for?]
who her? Noooo
[ Because the thought of worrying Sougo this much really hurt. She never wants to put him through pain like that, not when she already made his heart suffer. ]
True, she's the most objective judge ever and everyone is wrong :)
Luckily, there's no roommate here to sour this moment (yet). Sougo nods at what she says, and allows himself to sob on Aneue's shoulder, as if the dam walls have finally come down.]