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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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She had expected it, for him to come correct her, though the way he steps behind her, large hands over hers and she feels wrapped up by him. Her chest may be racing, but he radiates something utterly safe. Though it could be how calming his voice is as well.]
I see... [She lets him guide her easily, since she wants to perfect it to his satisfaction! And once he's done, she tries again, slashing downwards.]
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The movement is quite awkward when guiding someone else in such a manner, but in the process, his cheek manages to press against hers, and he gets a strong whiff of her magic. ] Ah...
[ The sudden realization hits him. ]
You might not be experienced with the blade, but there is something very special about you, miss. [ He finally lets go, giving her some room to speak to him. ] What is your name?
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Even if their slash was a little awkward becasue it's a tutorial, if anything. His cheek is smooth to the touch, warm and soft, and the strands of hair tickle her skin.
And he certainly has a way with sensing magic. She can only sense her own kind, so this is curious.]
Sen is my chosen human name. But you can also call me Vietnam. [If he's already sensed her, there is no use hiding any information from him. Besides, in this world, she feels like she can do it.]
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Vietnam... is that what I'm sensing? [ It doesn't make any sense, actually, but to be fair, it's not like he knows what a whole country smells like. The magic is definitely unlike anything he's felt before, though. ] Surely you don't mean...?
[ It's not like Kogitsunemaru has any right to be surprised; they're one and the same, almost... at least, at the basic level of understanding. ]
Haha, I'm sorry— I don't know why I'm acting so shocked. [ He bows slightly. ] The sword you're holding— that is called Kogitsunemaru.
[ Kogi places a hand over his chest, as though to address himself. ]
That is also my name. As it turns out, you're not so bad at handling a sword, Lady Sen. After all, you still have me wrapped around your fingers.
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I do mean it.
[She shakes her head, knowing that it is shocking to some, and turns around, making sure to hold the sword lowered and carefully, as to not have it point its edge, but she needs to address him.]
You do not have to apologise, not many know of who we are here. It's strange.
[And so often they do not try to speak of it. One hand reaches out, just for a minute, to try to ease him.
Until she pulls is back. Because of the words that follow, she holds the sword close to her. She cannot drop it, she must keep it safe. No, she must keep him safe.]
You're...
[A sword. He's not the first sword who has revealed himself to her, but what she is most surprised about is how her fingers are wrapped around his handle and he even guided her to wield him. An amateur, at best.]
Kogitsunemaru. I do not know why you trust me with your entire self already. But if you are to be in my hands, then I would never let go.
[Well, until she returns him anyway. But the implication is there.]
Suddenly it makes so much sense. [She whispers this, just a little loud enough for him to hear.] This metal body is as graceful as you are.
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[ He takes her hand with his, curling his fingers reassuringly around her. It's a very sweet gesture, and he appreciates it— even though her pulling away so quickly leaves much to be desired. But he understand why she would... in fact, what she does after, holding on to his true form more tightly now, is heartwarming, to say the least. It brings a wide smile to his lips, sharp canines peaking through— as though to indicate how wholly inhuman he is. ]
I just wanted to be held by someone. Perhaps that makes me a needy little fox.
[ But he doesn't seem ashamed of it. Being without his Master has left quite a gap in his heart, and it's nice that someone is so willing to fill in that void... Despite that, he remains entirely loyal to his Saniwa. However, Master would have liked him to find ways to occupy himself... and he's certain Master is looking for a way to get them back. ]
Thank you, Lady Sen. [ He bows with the same kind of grace he displays in the fact of his Master. ] I cannot say I know much about... well, you, though. To encapsulate an entire country... that makes you as grand as it sounds.
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She misses the touch of his warm fingers, sure, but she must protect him, the cool metal that contrasts so. But what is this, he says it so boldly, how he wants someone to hold him. Does he feel it, how she holds his blade against her? Or does it only work if she holds his human form?
He doesn't feel ashamed, but by habit, she's always sheepish about it.] Which would you prefer? For me to hold you like this? [Her fingers glide across his blade.] Or for me to hold you as you are now? The fox who stands before me? [In human form, mind you. She doesn't know the details oh his Saniwa, but she would be glad that someone takes care of him.]
Hmm...you can ask me anything you like. If it will make it easier to understand what I am. It's hard to say when it's all that I know, but I could try.
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[ It's a soft tease! He doesn't know why he trusts her, but because they have a similar (not to be confused with the same) magic, it makes it easier for him to open up to her. After all, it's not like anyone would understand. He imagines it's similar to her; it's possible she can also exist in the country she's the form of... just like how he can hold the sword that is his entire being.
A normie wouldn't understand such complicated concepts, he figures.
But in his case, he cannot reveal who he is, for his interactions with humanity primarily has to do with intermingling with history itself— something he's advised strongly against, from both master and peers. For his part, he has no interest in breaking rules... but it's entirely different here, isn't it? ]
Actually, even though the sword is connected to me, I don't quite feel much when you hold me that way. [ He opens his arms, though— ] You are free to hold this fox, though. I am told I give fantastic hugs.
[ Is he teasing?! Only time will tell... ]
Perhaps there would a better time for that. And I could tell you all about me, as well!
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[He's right. She finds it easy to talk to him, be open about how she feels and knows he understands. Their lives as representations is not easily understood, and sometimes it's hard to say because this is all they've known. It's not like they could compare themselves to a human accurately. The complications make them them.
But she knows what it is like to break the rules. And even her brother has before, just to protect a dear friend.
Now, how he describes his connection to his sword, how he barely feels it?] My, I can understand this. It's not like I feel everything that happens to my country and people. Even if I feel a connection. [And the feeling like many voices would like to talk to her. On the other hand, she laughs again as she sets his sword to her side, just to make sure it's out of the way when she steps closer to him.] I don't just hug anyone.
[Not after meeting them once. And yet she steps closer, wrapping her arms around his middle, trying to ignore the fact that her cheeks are beginning to colour.]
I suppose we could always organise a date.
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I suppose I am an anyone by most standards.
[ Even though they both know that isn't strictly speaking the truth. How they both are standing there, talking to one another, is quite extraordinary, actually.
— But then she surprises him. Her tiny little arms wrap around his core, and he sighs happily as he leans over and wraps his arms around her. ]
Ah? You want to go on a date with this little fox? You're not very shy, are you? [ He's definitely not denying her, though. ] Even so, I would like that a lot. I'm interested in what you are, after all.
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Isn't a good thing she had planned to hold him the whole time?]
Do you believe you are just "anyone" now?
[She hums as his arms wrap around her, something about him so snug and warm that she knows now that he's right. He really does give great hugs, and she feels herself melting into it.]
A-a date? [She flushes darker than she was before, her hands clutching onto the back of his clothes.] I'm...[She is shy!!] B-but if you would like to go on a date...then for you, I will allow it. Then we can talk a lot more, no? We can ask questions about each other.
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[ He's talking about Kokaji, most certainly. ]
Haha, you wanted a date, and now you're being shy about it? [ The thought does cross his mind that she simply means a day in which they can meet up, not necessarily a date. But Kogitsunemaru isn't shy about calling it what it is: a date! ] If you haven't heard about the Kogitsunemaru— er, me, that is- I can most certainly tell you about my origins when we go on our "date." You may ask me anything then, yes.
[ But still, he holds her in place, giving her one last good squeeze before letting go. ]
Meeting you has made me feel so much better, Lady Sen. Thank you.
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[She hides her face into his chest.] Well! I mean a date...or a day out...ah. [She clears her throat but it's not like she can admit to it loudly, so she keeps her face hidden.] A-anyway, yes. I would like for us to get together so we can talk more? I want to get to know you. Your story, who are you. This lovely fox.
[And then she steps away after his arms loosen around her.]
No, I feel...it's like I've known you forever and I haven't learned anything about you yet.