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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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At least Loki wandered off somewhere else after their little chat.
Given that Steve is technically still on the run, it's hard to know how much he should even tell Peter, but he also can't really view the kid as a threat. And whatever was going on back on Earth has more or less been thrown out the window now, hasn't it?
But then Peter keeps talking, throwing out what sounds like a lot of nonsense, except for a few salient points. He and Tony had been in space? And Thanos had been involved? Since when? ]
Wait a second. [ Steve frowns, lifting a hand to draw back through disheveled hair. ] I've been pretty far off the grid, but I think if Tony Stark made a trip out to space I would have heard about it. [ It's not that Steve thinks Peter's lying, but none of this makes any sense. ]
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[ Since he considers absolutely none of what he did really top secret (mostly because Tony hadn't really been keeping it secret from anyone new and random they ran into) Peter has absolutely no problem recounting things, although his understanding of everything is sort of confused and mostly adds up to "Thanos was bad because alien spaceship attacks and also Mr. Stark said he was, so we tried to like, stop that".
It's not a nuanced understanding of absolutely everything that went down because he didn't watch anyone else's parts of the movie, you see, he only lived his own. ]
I was on a field trip to MoMA, and then alien spaceships?? And wizards. The wizards weren't aliens, that was Doc Strange. And Mr. Stark tried to send me home and stuff, but I thought I'd help out instead because I like having a neighborhood?? It's hard to be a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man if there is no neighborhood? So we all stowed away on the ship, and then we were in space, and yeah. I totally skipped my field trip. Uh.
[ He's definitely missing school right now. He'd be more concerned about it (he's definitely concerned about it, he has another Spanish test coming up??) but there doesn't seem to be any immediate way home and anyway Peter's sure some other people are also missing school. Maybe.
His GPA will never forgive him for this...
Peter continues to basically make himself out to be less a threat and more an eager if confused aspiring superhero. He doesn't really seem that interested in fighting, anyway, although he'd admittedly been about this friendly even while fighting. ]
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Suffice to say it's all news to him and Steve can't decide if this all happened so recently that he hadn't heard about it yet, or if there's something else going on here. If Tony were around that might clear things up, but if Tony were around he'd have about ten other problems to deal with. ]
All right, well... if you're here, then it's possible that Tony and Strange are too. We'll just have to keep looking.
[ Things may be awkward with a capital A between himself and Tony, but Steve isn't going to dwell on that given the circumstances. He and the kid are currently stranded on an unknown alien planet and Thanos might be involved. Any personal problems are going to have to be shoved to the side for now.
So with that, he presses forward, expecting that Peter will follow him. They ran into each other, which means it's possible there are others wandering around out here. (And not just trickster gods.) ]
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[ Sorry, Guardians of the Galaxy. He just didn't have time to memorize everyone or even learn all the names...
Anyway, he's jogging along after Steve happily enough, apparently perfectly fine with tagging along with someone who seems even vaguely more aware of what might be up than he is, even if it's just in terms of attitude.
Also there might just be some ingrained notion that he should listen to what gym-video-Captain-America says, even if only to get through yet another educational nonsense video... ]
Uh, Captain? What do you remember before you got here?
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[ Steve isn't entirely clear on what Peter is getting at with the cloak, but it's not the most important thing to focus on in their situation. He isn't sure how long they might end up stuck in this place, and it doesn't look like either of them have anything in the way of food or water. Nor has he sees any sources of that, unless they get to the point where they go after the crystal-embedded creatures running around.
He's hoping it doesn't come to that. He never envisioned having to play Survivor with Spider-man.
At the question, he glances back to Peter, slowing his pace slightly so that the kid doesn't have to jog just to keep up. ]
Going to bed, I guess. On Earth, for the record. [ In a subpar motel, as it had gone for the past few months. ] How did you and the others make it to space in the first place?
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[ That's easy enough, at least! Peter appreciates Steve slowing down, because yeah he's short comparatively and his strides are not that long. Not that he really had to work too hard, since he does have enhanced mostly-everything, but it's nice not to have to push himself a ton. ]
Uhhh, I really wish I knew my suit functions better. I bet there's some way to contact Mr. Stark. But I guess if he wants to find me he can use the nannycam or whatever.
[ He doesn't need a babysitter, but he has a virtual one anyway. ]
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As much as it would be awkward if Peter actually got through to Tony, Steve has to admit that his help would be welcome right now. He'd probably have a better hold on what was going on here than the kid, anyway.
There's something that Peter says which can't be ignored, though, and Steve glances sharply over his shoulder, one eyebrow raised. ]
Nannycam?
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[ IT'S...mostly for the best, because he's definitely needed the help a few times, but there's a distinctly annoyed and resigned teenage vibe to the admittance. He's! Not a kid! ]
Moooostly because he thinks I get into trouble a lot, I guess? Or, you know, because...yeah.
[ Because he's sixteen and Tony is actually secretly responsible or something. ]
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It still doesn't explain why he'd brought him to Germany, though it had probably been meant as some kind of test run in a situation where Tony could be sure the "bad guys" weren't going to do the kid any permanent harm. ]
If Tony thinks you're getting into trouble, I'd be inclined to believe him.
[ There's not much to comment on when it comes to their mainly unchanging surroundings, so Steve figures he may as well outright ask. ]
How'd you two meet, anyway?
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[ It was a very confusing day. ]
And then said I should forget about homework and come to Germany, and well, you know the rest of that?
[ ...Apparently Peter's answer to being told to ditch homework for Germany was "yes", although he'd also been the one to protest that he couldn't leave because homework, so it sort of evens out somewhere around there. ]
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[ It's clear that there's no hard feelings on Peter's side, even though he'd essentially been recruited to fight Steve and his team. Then again, that had been the feeling even in the middle of it, where they'd been able to share something in common with each other. ]
For what it's worth... I'm sorry you had to get dragged into all that.
[ Steve keeps his gaze forward, fixed on the horizon, as he speaks the words. He's already apologized to Wanda, Natasha, and Sam so many times that they're sick of hearing it, but he didn't know that he'd ever get that chance with Peter. ]
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[ And figured it out somehow...weird when he was so clearly stealth about everything (author's note: he was not so clearly stealth about everything). ]
And it's fine! I had fun. Uh...is it bad to say I had fun?
[ Maybe it was bad. But it felt all big and important and he got to meet a bunch of superheroes, so...? ]
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It figures that someone as young as Peter would see what happened in Germany as "fun," but that's also because he hadn't been personally involved in what was going on. It had been kind of like a field trip for him, where he got to meet the Avengers and fight some of them while also knowing that the kiddy gloves were on.
Not that Steve means to belittle him in any way, but Peter's got a lot of growing to do -- and apparently he's being made to do so very quickly, judging from what he's said. ]
That's actually kind of a relief to hear. [ The less people who were negatively affected because of Steve's stubbornness and need to protect his friend, the better. ] I'm assuming you headed home after that? Went back to school?
[ You know, until the hitching-a-ride-on-a-spaceship thing. ]
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[ Sort of. He mostly skipped it to do superhero work, but Captain America doesn't really need to know the details of Spider-man: Homecoming. ]
Then the whole field trip thing and seeing, you know, a space ship, and then getting on the space ship...
[ He's a little impulsive sometimes, but who isn't? ]
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So on top of the superpowers, Peter's a whiz kid, huh? Somehow that doesn't surprise him. ]
So it sounds like Tony didn't choose to take you along, then.
[ Steve finds it hard to believe that he'd be that irresponsible with the well-being of a teenager. Again, the fight in Germany had been at least somewhat controlled. ]
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[ With a PARACHUTE.
It was truly galling. ]
i'm figuring they can run into the moon knights and we can wrap things for now!
Yeah, you usually want to work yourself up to something like space travel and fighting galactic villains.
[ But Peter's here now, so that must mean that things couldn't have gone too terribly wrong.
A pause, and Steve points at the horizon ahead of them. ] Hey, I think I see something. [ It's difficult to make out at this distance, and he's relying on his enhanced senses, but those look like a group of people. Not just a stray wanderer like the two of them, but an organized force. The question is if they're friends or foes. ]
That works for me!
[ But he likes...people...
Anyway. They presumably get scooped up by the moon knights and swept away to the waypoint before they get flown to Lunatia. All in all, not a bad day! ]