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▶ TDM .003
▶ Tales from the Crypt
Moon Iris | top
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. 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 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? Why did I eat those fifty cent street truck tacos last night? — 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, you may freely roam around the government center. Alternatively, you can ask the staff about the moon base. They suggest that you visit one of their excavation sites nearby: an enormous hole known as the Glory. The scientists have been excavating this site carefully for years, searching for a legendary ancient tomb sleeping within. They’re accepting volunteers if anyone is inclined to aid in their efforts. Perhaps the Moonblessed have the knowledge they need to make it a success!
This little adventure might leaving you wondering what or who exactly lies deeper inside, but the Prismals are just as clueless as you are. Cave-ins happen from time to time, but this might have been the strongest one recorded on this site.
Eventually you’re called to the docks and led onto a large transport vessel. Destination: Prismatica.
▶ Those Kicks were Fast as Lightning
Higher Lunatia, Level 1 | 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.
With the end of Harvest Boon, the city is calm once more. The streets of Level 1 and 2 are now sparkling clean as always, but Level 3 is still in the process of cleaning up. There are confetti and deflated balloons strewn all over the streets, but Swiffy bots are on the scene, sweeping up whatever waste they can get their hands on. Sometimes, they might even play tug-of-war with you for it. At one of the train stations, a Prismal doomsayer screams about the apocalypse returning. Passersby shrug at the conspiracy theory and move on.
▶ Meas Trees are the Bee’s Knees
Middle Lunatia, Level 2 | top
The rows of Meas trees planted this Harvest Boon are blossoming beautifully into view, painting the fields in Level 2 with colors of spring. Meas tree saplings each have a small sign next to them, displaying their owners’ written wish if they chose to disclose it. Interestingly, the color and aroma of each flower depends on the owners; fiery personalities might have red or orange flowers, those born in a coastal town might have flowers that smell like the sea near their hometown, and so on. Maybe you’ll encounter a familiar aroma if you’re lucky enough.
The Moonblessed who were most active with moonlacing the past few weeks have the largest trees, nearly rivaling the oldest Meas trees around. The older trees planted by Prismals over time can be seen in the next field, standing majestically with their swaying branches and flying petals.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
Moon Iris | top
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. 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 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? Why did I eat those fifty cent street truck tacos last night? — 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, you may freely roam around the government center. Alternatively, you can ask the staff about the moon base. They suggest that you visit one of their excavation sites nearby: an enormous hole known as the Glory. The scientists have been excavating this site carefully for years, searching for a legendary ancient tomb sleeping within. They’re accepting volunteers if anyone is inclined to aid in their efforts. Perhaps the Moonblessed have the knowledge they need to make it a success!
A ⬤ A chroma-powered lift made of magically fortified crystal is used to access the lower grounds. Be careful not to fall off! On the way down, some translucent caterpillars and crystals light your way. Be quiet and keep an eye out for Queen Bowie beetles: these glowing neon bugs are attracted to music, and a single note will send them flying into your clothes and hair. Putting the beetles under pressure is not advised, as they will explode and send their sticky insides flying throughout the airspace, potentially stinging your eyes. This will make moving around in dark, cramped spaces all the more difficult! Thankfully, they get bored if no one tries to sing for one whole minute.
B ⬤ Scientists, engineers, miners, and archeologists are at the unearthed antechambers, hard at work. They will assign you to different tasks: recording observations and taking down notes, digging with advanced excavation tools, or collecting fragile relics with metal and crystal detectors. The Moonblessed may also assist with solving riddles the ancients left in the tomb’s doors, chests and walls. Solving them may lead to either treasure rooms or trap walls that close in on unsuspecting grave robbers. Others, well...
Golden jellyfish statues line the walls, encrusted with glistening jewels all over, some worse for wear. Tall pillars have numerous ancient runes which the Prismals are struggling to decipher. Soon, an eerie whisper reaches your mind: “Wander no further. A curse awaits all who enter our kingdom. Disturb not those who slumber in the deep.” True enough, the floor from this point onward appears to be blue sand combed in the pattern of ocean waves... Are you brave enough to continue drilling through?
C ⬤ If that is not enough to send you scrambling out with moist underwear, perhaps the seismic jolt to the ground will. A slimy substance begins to ooze out the tomb’s cracks, glowing lilac like the Iris moon... The Prismals are quick to usher everyone out before the shaking gets worse. As the lift may be too dangerous, climbing equipment will be provided. Watch out for falling debris or collapsing rocks while assisting each other out of cramped passages and up the walls to safety. Try not to get stuck in the slime!
This little adventure might leaving you wondering what or who exactly lies deeper inside, but the Prismals are just as clueless as you are. Cave-ins happen from time to time, but this might have been the strongest one recorded on this site.
Eventually you’re called to the docks and led onto a large transport vessel. Destination: Prismatica.
▶ Those Kicks were Fast as Lightning
Higher Lunatia, Level 1 | 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.
With the end of Harvest Boon, the city is calm once more. The streets of Level 1 and 2 are now sparkling clean as always, but Level 3 is still in the process of cleaning up. There are confetti and deflated balloons strewn all over the streets, but Swiffy bots are on the scene, sweeping up whatever waste they can get their hands on. Sometimes, they might even play tug-of-war with you for it. At one of the train stations, a Prismal doomsayer screams about the apocalypse returning. Passersby shrug at the conspiracy theory and move on.
A ⬤ In response to the unexpected rough events during Harvest Boon, the Moon Knights decided to hold free-for-all self-defense seminars at a large park near Lunatia Square. The live demonstrations include proper monster-wrangling procedures and how to efficiently keep a rogue moonheld (read: transformed under the moon) Prismal away. Participants are encouraged to learn and interact with each other to learn various safety practices and techniques. The training visors provided enhance the seminar experience, changing whoever your eyes focus on into a cerberus or other rogue moonheld Prismal on the visor’s display. Don’t use the visors for too long, or you’ll be seeing everyone as a cerberus well after you take the visors off! Fortunately, the effects only last for an hour. Energy drinks and free snacks are available to any worn-out Prismal or Moonblessed.
B ⬤ Virtual lunar conditions are also available via multiplayer VR pods in Lunar Scientia headquarters, simulating the Moonblessed/moonheld experience under full moons. Mental exercises and magic practice sessions are accessible in the virtual spaces, allowing people to test out their magical abilities and transformations. Simulation participants can either train by themselves, with a partner, or through a tutorial of instruction-based movements. However, the program is still in beta. You may experience errors or bugs like lagging, NPCs phasing into things they shouldn’t, weird physics, or body glitches.
▶ Meas Trees are the Bee’s Knees
Middle Lunatia, Level 2 | top
The rows of Meas trees planted this Harvest Boon are blossoming beautifully into view, painting the fields in Level 2 with colors of spring. Meas tree saplings each have a small sign next to them, displaying their owners’ written wish if they chose to disclose it. Interestingly, the color and aroma of each flower depends on the owners; fiery personalities might have red or orange flowers, those born in a coastal town might have flowers that smell like the sea near their hometown, and so on. Maybe you’ll encounter a familiar aroma if you’re lucky enough.
The Moonblessed who were most active with moonlacing the past few weeks have the largest trees, nearly rivaling the oldest Meas trees around. The older trees planted by Prismals over time can be seen in the next field, standing majestically with their swaying branches and flying petals.
A ⬤ Picnic grounds for flower viewings can be found near the fields. There are plenty of stalls selling homemade bruschettas, crostinis, sandwiches, wines, cheeses, and other enjoyable finger food. Notably, some wines may give you an insatiable desire to whisper things in someone’s ear. Sweet nothings, death threats, your secret kinks—no matter the words, you’ll want to kill someone softly with them.
B ⬤ The Swiffy bots that are assigned to the parks and gardens in Level 2 help keep things spick and span, but they’re due for maintenance and may attempt to sweep off any unfortunate picnics with their high-powered vacuums or leaf blowers. As they zoom across the paths, they chirrup about not treading on the grass and take off with picnic blankets, table cloths, and people’s clothes. Any nearby maintenance staff (who are all desperately trying to chase the bots) yell that a conk on the head will immobilize them. Once the malfunctioning bots are stopped, the staff approach to wheel them away while apologising profusely for the mayhem.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
yumeno gentaro | hypnosis microphone
( how peculiar a place. how odd the rituals. if gentaro had a pen and pad, he’d certainly be jotting down notes. then again, he’s never necessarily needed the tools of the trade to capture this perfectly imperfect human moments. this place is just — odd.
but that doesn’t stop him from observing the strange self-defense lessons happening. how barbaric. there’s something poetic about it, maybe. or maybe it just stings like the defeat and the wounds that haven’t healed yet. so much for being an unstoppable force, hm? what a shame.
he leans into the nearest onlooker, voice lofty and tone an alarmingly high falsetto. ) You’ll protect me, won’t you?
ME AND SOME TREES: a round of sweet nothings
( now that he’s slightly more settled in, viewing the flowers and the quirks of this world seems like the logical next step. after all, it’s not everyday you stumble upon such a world built from fantasy and the mystique. the flowers are quite unique, though, and the crowds out enjoying themselves on such a mundane activity like a picnic genuinely surprises gentaro. then again, people do have the most interesting ways of coping with stress and trauma.
a single sip of wine won’t do him any harm. and even if it does, it’s simply another observation and thing to note about this place. the interesting effect isn’t, well, expected. without warning, he’s leaning into you, passerby, glass daintily held in hand, green eyes sharp with purpose. and in a whisper: )
Wouldn’t it be a shame if such beautiful flowers suddenly combust into flames? ( how romantic. )
some trees
-you don't have to be so close.
[he's not the type of person anyone should bother with that much, he's sure.
but he frowns slightly, considering that question, casting a brief and suspicious glance to gentaro's glass.]
Is that something that happens, where you're from? Or have you just had too much to drink?
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( the smile doesn’t wane.
to be honest, it doesn’t. and he hasn’t had much to drink, all things considered. being so new here, it would be reckless to lose his inhibitions when so much is still unknown. as outwardly adaptable as he presents, the same can’t exactly be said for his nature. it’ll be an adjustment, certainly. )
If it doesn’t spontaneously combust, it’s not a flower. ( he covers his mouth with the rim of the glass, smile glimmering near-mischievously. )
kicks so fast
but he listens, watching and paying attention. that is until he hears someone speak to him. oda turns, mulling over the words with a serious expression. ]
I'd do my best to.
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gentaro lays a delicate hand over his mouth, hiding the growing smile of pure amusement. )
How chivalrous of you. ( it’s said in that stage-near-feminine tone but quickly adjusts to something more natural. ) I’m afraid I can’t quite claim to do the same.
( .... oh. )
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[ oda shakes his head, not looking particularly bothered by this. he's not sure why this person is calling him chivalrous, but he won't bring it up either. ]
If you're asking for help, then it's probably for a reason.
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( or is this the lie? it’s very confusing.
still, gentaro observes the stranger with growing curiosity. )
Have you done this before?
KICKS (YOU) SO FAST
He doesn't even look up for the most part until there's suddenly somebody leaning on him, a high pitched voice asking him a question and wait, doesn't that voice sound familiar? Disturbingly familiar, even? Dice's head whips around, jaw dropping for a sec before he gives the other a tiny shove off him. Seriously?! ]
The hell, Gentaro? How long've you even been here?! [ He's straightening up, and while Dice is admittedly glad to see him...of course he's pulling his weird shit right off the bat. ] And as if. Like I'd be any help, anyway.
[ Defending him against verbal slander? Fine. But get somebody else to be a meat shield. ]
RUDE. WHO INVITED THE TRASH panda
his hand gently clasps over his mouth, hiding a growing smile. dice is far too easy of prey. always. )
Nonsense. You’ve done a good job so far. ( it may be a lie. probably a lie. who knows. the falsetto drops as his hand does, voice returning to something less grating. ) To answer your first question, only a short while. Am I to assume it’s been longer for you?
TRASH PANDA INVITES HIMSELF
Yeah, right. Gimme a break, would ya? [ 'Doing great', he says. That's definitely not a compliment. Hands slipping into his pockets as casual as he can be, Dice leans back on his heels, settling down as Gentaro finally drops the weird high voice act. ]
It's been about a month or something like that. What, you telling me you and Ramuda didn't even notice I was gone or something?
[ ...Actually, that's kind of insulting. ]
throws him back in the dumpster i Guess
gentaro is certain to cover his mouth when he speaks next. ) We didn’t notice a thing, I’m afraid.
( .... all right that seems needlessly harsh despite the possible entertainement it could bring. so gentaro is quick to amend with a little half-smile. ) Which is a lie, of course.
( a flippant hand wave. ) I don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. I saw you yesterday.
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The comment earns a look of shock, which quickly turns to disbelief. To say he is offended is an understatement. This is definitely an affront. ]
You-- [ And then it dies, cut off by yet another classic uso desu yo. How many times has he fallen for this? Too many. ] Gentaro, you bastard, that ain't funny! I seriously thought you forgot about me for a minute....
[ Naturally, it shouldn't affect him that much, but they were friends weren't they? Even if he complained sometimes. It takes a few moments for the latter's words to actually kick in though, and when they do, his thoughts come to a grinding halt as his face falls blank. ]
Wait...seriously? Yesterday? There's no way, I've been here way longer than that! That's a lie, isn't it?
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as fun as it is to cause a wonderful combination of dismay and confusion, this is different. that blankness on dice’s face isn’t something that falls into that category. the words themselves are alarming.
gentaro drops his hand from his mouth, brows furrowing. his tone drops its near-lilt and his brows slightly furrow. )
Dice, I have no idea what you’re talking about. That isn’t a lie. ( there’s an unsettling feeling clawing at this stomach. best to— ) At any rate, ( back to a higher, lighter tone ) don’t you think we should go elsewhere to discuss this?
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kick myself so fast
A smart idea would have been to come here in his suit jacket, but he'd been wearing it far more frequently these days that he decided he'd go without it. He would have to stop needing it eventually, right?!
Well, perhaps some day he will stop needing it, but sadly it is not that day; hearing that voice gives him a jolt, triggering his and fight or flight response.]
Eehh--!
[Hifumi runs off in a panic and hides on the other side of a tree. He has to peek to ensure that person is still there... or, with any luck, that they left... Upon doing so, all he sees is Gentaro, which only confuses him. But he also doesn't move from where he is out of fear.]
I... is th-there a-anyone else...?
don’t let the door hit ya
it’s not as if gentaro is intimately acquainted with hifumi. ever since that last run-in ( excluding the battle with matenrou), gentaro had been exceptionally lukewarm on the idea of ever seeing such an idiot again. his tolerance for idiocy apparently ranged from extraordinary to scant. it depended on the person.
a hand, covered by a long sleeve, goes up to cover his lips. he hides the chuckle that wants to rip itself from his chest. instead, his voice returns to its normal octave and he makes a spectacle of looking around. )
Hm? Oh, no. Just the ghosts, I’m afraid. Were you looking for someone in particular? ( ghosts???? ok. )
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[Did he say ghosts? That's fine, isn't it? Ghosts are dead and harmless. Even the dolls he came across the other day were capable of doing more harm than ghosts.
Hifumi peeks his head out further, glancing around as he hugs the tree. If there are, indeed, ghosts nearby, he can't see them.
He glances around once more before he finally releases his grip from the tree, acting as if everything is normal.]
Ahh! That was super annoying! But what's more annoying is that you're so obvious!
[So obvious, he says, after falling for Gentaro's whole voice thing. He'll just. pretend that didn't just happen.]
You know what? It totally makes sense that you see ghosts! You probably have an ability to talk to spirits from the Meiji era or something.
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still, the reaction is pure gold. gentaro’s hand delicately falls from his mouth. shoulders roll into the most theaterical and “helpless” shrug to grace this moon-planet. )
I do, in fact. They wanted me to inform you that your life choices to date have even rather bleak and disappointing.
( have a DisApproving look. )
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That's a funny one!
[Hold on he needs another second to stop laughing. Okay we're good now.]
Funny because my life choices as of late, and before this place, have led to bright and shiny things! They must be confusing me for someone else.
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perhaps he hadn’t properly characterized the more eccentric of the matenrou team? )
Mmmm, they don’t tell lies, I’m afraid. It’s simply against the rules.
( and oooof course. ) That’s a lie, though.
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trees?!
But mostly at his words. She blinks up at him in surprise.]
Why would they suddenly combust, lest an open flame is close?
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( it’s said with such a straight face, though his eyes are nearly sparkling with mischief.
still? still, he almost feels a tad guilty and he’s quick to step back and wave a hand. )
A lie, of course. Flowers aren’t chemically designed in such a fashion.
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My, I was worried for a second there, since these are not flowers I have ever encountered. I would think it possible!
[There were sexy vines once!]
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Oh?
( he glances back at them, pensively clasping a hand to his chin. )
I suppose anything is possible in this place. But I can’t say for certain.
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Mmm. [She nods, looking around.]
Is your home anything like this?
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Of course. We have flowers that burst into flames.
( a beat. )
Another lie. But no, not particularly. This place is unique in many ways.
( not like he’d consider back there home. )
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