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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.
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I take it this is yours? [He nods at the basket.]
Do they always let these things run around like this? [He sounds and looks disgruntled and on a 190cm tall guy that looks more threatening than it should. The annoyance is currently directed at the bots (a pair of them smacked into each other in the distance) and Kei watches them with bemusement.]
The next one that tries to "wipe my glasses for me" will wind up in a trashcan.
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[ That aside... ]
But yeah! That is my basket, if I can - well, you can have a sandwich if you want? There's a lot of them. I was only planning to have, like, ten.
[ Okay, maybe more like three. ]
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[It. Kind of leaves his mouth before he can think about his words. He probably shouldn't be making enemies around here...
A newbie. Well, he won't be getting much information about this place from him, that's for sure. There's a loud *boom* from where the bots were clashing and Tsukishima makes a face.
There goes the hope for a calm, peaceful picnic.]
Ten? You sure you can fit all of them in there? [He chuckles and hands over the basket.] No, thanks. I had a strawberry shortcake earlier.
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[ It has done absolutely fucking nothing to stop him from talking a lot...despite the best efforts of, uh, a fair amount of people to get him to be a little less eager...? ]
- You know, maybe we should like, relocate this conversation and also my lunch? I mean, I feel kind of obligated to stay and help, but also: I'm really hungry and they're not actually hurting anyone.
[ Can...can he shirk cleaning up cleaning bots as long as that stays true...just long enough to have on sandwich, okay. ]
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So long he keeps the volume on the down low, Tsukishima can handle it.]
Why are you feeling obligated? Unless you're the one that made them this way, you don't have to do anything.
[Tsukishima definitively isn't going to fix someone else's mess.]
Let's move. [...] Kei Tsukishima. [His name. Might as well introduce himself if they are going to hang out for a while.]
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[ With great power comes great responsibility, etc.
Peter snags the basket to carry, rocking on his heels. ]
I think there's outdoor cafe tables and stuff over that way...
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[Over the top too much. Then again, Kei's only powers are above average volleyball skills so...
His only responsibility ever was to not fuck up on the court and not pick fights with weirdo duo during the game. Both of which are hard, for their respective reasons.]
Sure. [Now that he mentions it, maybe just one slice of cake wasn't enough.]
...I want another piece of shortcake. Wait. [The stall is a few feet behind.]
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[ Ten sandwiches and one slice of shortcake. Absolutely what a teenage Cordis needs, fuck off??
He trails after Kei like a lost puppy dog, because that's just Kei's life right now. ]
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Now Tsukishima can't decide whether he's irritated or no.]
Just so we're clear, I am not buying you a cake.
[He's... kind of a dessert snob. More specifically strawberry shortcake snob.]
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[ But he's not a dog who will wait where he's told!
He's a teenage boy who will do the exact opposite of that, always. ]
But man, how can you not want some shortcake after someone mentions it? I don't have an iron will, dude.
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[Half of his teammates would actually ask for him to buy them cake- hence the preemptive warning.
And he doesn't like to share the cake. Peter better buy as much as he needs because he will not be able to steal bites from Tsukishima. That's just asking to be stabbed with a fork.]
The vendor is over there. It's selling all kinds of sliced cakes.
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Oooh, all sorts? Do they have lemon? I like lemon. It's all tangy-tart. I mean, obviously, it's lemon -
[ He's apparently going to keep up a running commentary of what kind of cakes he'd like to eat as he follows Kei, yes. ]
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The only difference is that chatterbox back home keeps talking only about volleyball. This chatterbox talks about... everything. Wait- is he nervous maybe? Nervous people tend to talk a lot. Tsukishima can't really discern it.]
I guess. You can ask them.
[The stall wasn't too far away from where they snatched the basket from a bot. They really do sell all kinds of cakes in the display cases.]
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[ Peter draws to a complete and full stop, sounding way more awed than a simple cake stand deserves. ]
This is totally it, man. This is the reason for it all. Why I was spacenapped. It's definitely my destiny to eat that entire cake.
[ Peter, you're going to give yourself a stomach ache...although maybe the Cordis thing will help him out here, who knows. ]
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You're going to get diabetes if you eat an entire cake.
[That's the only warning Peter's going to get from Tsukishima. If he wants to eat the entire cake- so be it.
Tsukishima will, however, leave him on the grass to roll around from stomach pain. Because some people learn only through doing.]
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[ It's fine, probably!!!!!! He can save some of it as leftovers and live off it for the next few days like...
Well, like a teenager without anyone there to control what he does or doesn't do for meals. ]
Come on, Kei, name one better way to die??
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This guy's an idiot. Through and through. A second Hinata. Or worse. Fu- he didn't know there existed someone that outclassed Hinata.]
In warm bad, during the sleep, when nothing hurts?
[He'd rather avoid dying in excruciating pain, thank you very much.]
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[ He claps a hand on Kei's shoulder, briefly. ]
It's okay, dude. I accept you and your apparent terminal stoicism.
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[And yes, that's a corner of Tsukishima's lips twitch. Of course, he knows for jokes. But he indulges in slightly petty ones that usually make people annoyed.]
I wish I can say the same for your neverending ability to talk.
[But he'll manage. The hand on his shoulder gets raised eyebrow.]
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[ Yeah, he's like not gonna shut up. It doesn't happen. At least he's pretty easygoing?? ]
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I am trying to be polite.
[Try being the keyword here. It's been somewhat working so far.]
Weren't you hungry?
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[ But sure - he will step up to the counter and order his DELICIOUS CAKE, taking it wrapped to go before letting Kei get his slice?? ]
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Well... Kei's not one to talk. He orders two, blank-faced. Don't say a word.]
We can go now.
[Before both of them get tempted and try to buy all the cakes.]
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But okay, sure, he won't buy a second cake...he adds his to his picnic basket and grins. ]
Sure! I think I saw some shaded tables over that way - well out of reach of, uh, all the cleaning robots? Or I mean, I didn't see any of them over there.
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His slices are placed in a nice, brown box and tied up so it's easy to carry. At the mention of the bots, he lifts the box from his side to carry it in front of himself, glancing around suspiciously.]
The menace will always find a way.
[But he does follow Peter to the picnic table that's off to the side, praying to whatever's out there that bots don't wander their way.]
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