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▶ Fox and Friends
Moon Iris; Lunar Scientia, Lunatia | 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 think grocery store sushi was a good idea? — 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 gives 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. Eventually you’re called back from exploring, escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel. Destination: Prismatica.

a.) An envoy of Prismals with fox-like traits is currently visiting Prismatica to meet with the Queen. Their kind was so awed by tales of the Moonblessed that they have gathered to greet all of them with a ritual dance of their people. They also offer to teach the Moonblessed an amazing trick — with a wink!

Flowing robes follow their delicate bodies as they perform a passionate series of steps and acrobatics with their paper fans. Early in the performance, they peek above their open fans and wink at their audience. At that moment, your limbs are suddenly enchanted with exceptional grace. Couldn’t put your leg behind your head before? Had trouble doing a split? Well, now you can perform these flexible feats and more. The fox Prismals will be inviting the Moonblessed to join them so they can attempt to feel their invigorating chroma against their bodies.

b.) The dexterity spell the fox Prismals cast is one of many a fox has in their repertoire of charms and curses. It can be very useful for making a quick escape! While the older fox Prismals teach this spell to the interested Moonblessed (read: teach them how to wink and use chroma at the same time), you can explore the city with the younger fox Prismals.

A delicious drink called bubbly tea is very popular among teenagers in Lunatia right now! Unfortunately, defective apricot pearls inside may cause you to float a few feet in the air. This effect goes away as soon as the affected pass the pearls at a bathroom, but getting there will be an adventure. Maybe you Moonblessed have abilities that can get rid of the effect? The fox Prismals don’t have a spell to cure this...

Help the affected young fox Prismals get to a bathroom and they will teach you another spell: simply place a finger over your lips, and no one else but your friends can listen in on your secret conversations!

▶ Crab ‘n Go Menu
Lunatia | top

Several tents decorated with streamers, shells, and pearls have been set up along the shorelines of Level 2. A giant clam mascot tells you that hey, hey, hey! There’s a beach festival happening tonight! It will be full of fun activities, and anybody who is anybody will be there. The Prismals involved are inviting people all around Levels 1 and 2. Bathing suits will be provided to all participating festival-goers. What are they celebrating? Who knows. Maybe Prismals just want to have a good time! Hey, hey, hey!

a.) One of Lunatia’s favorite beach party games is “Find the King Crab.” King crabs have a golden belly and are hidden among other disgruntled crabs. Protip: king crabs are often found in the center of large clusters of crabs. Be careful while flipping them; they are very eager to clip anything that comes near their nest! Be the first to find a king crab and claim the grand prize —- an all-you-can-eat buffet for four at a King Crab Sandcastle, a high-end seaside seafood restaurant. You now get to exact vengeance on these crabs by eating as many as you please.

b.) There’s an educational tent promoting the soothing pastime of conch listening. Glossy conchs of various shapes and sizes can be found on the tables. Some special ones are said to link to one’s innermost self. Special conchs are encrusted with tiny glistening gems, making them easy to spot in the sunlight. Pressing them to your ear will draw forth the sound of someone’s voice — be it yours or someone familiar. Depending on the listener’s mood, the sound of the voice will range from peaceful singing to blood-curdling screams.

c.) Another tent is dedicated to scuba diving. You can either rent out a special set of nodes which are worn on either side of your neck to replicate the function of gills, allowing you to breathe safely beneath the water, or traditional scuba diving gear since some Prismals like the challenge! Explore Lunatia’s vast undersea world and bear witness to its wonders, such as its crystalline corals and tropical fish, a myriad of species unique to Prismatica. A few of these species are the rainbow seahorses carrying newborns in their pouches and greater clownfishes that can’t seem to find their offspring. Venture further under and you will eventually find aquatic bears with scaled bodies that seem to be very territorial over their habitat and hoard of delicious (?) sea honey. As they often say, don’t poke the bear…

As the festival winds down, some Prismals can be seen dancing and eating by the campfire. Everyone is welcome to relax and watch a nice fireworks show by the pier while a local band known as the Briny Seamen plays a compilation of their greatest hits. Expect an uncomfortable amount of marimba solos!



▶ Some Assembly Required
LEVEL 2, LUNATIA | top

Once you’ve been all crabbed out for the day, you can finally settle in your new home in Level 2:

a.) Find new roommates and say hello to your neighbors! City officials will give you directions to the designated districts across Level 2 and instruct you to pick out a unit. Each apartment complex has a different aesthetic, some may look cozy, some stylish, and some bizarre. The free accommodations have a basic living space that can only fit two or three people at most in one unit.

Starter Chromaspace furnishings are provided which can be controlled with the touch of a built-in panel. Examples are color-changing curtains, transforming sofa beds, cabinets turning into tables, etc. Customizing your apartment or moving out will have to wait until you earn more chroma. Until then, why don’t you check out your new neighborhood or explore the city levels? Maybe your new roommates or neighbors can give you a “hand” with allowance for dinner.

b.) All Moonblessed new and old receive a frazzled email from their favorite Moon Knight, Fahrouk. He was involved in Obscuria’s Glow affair, resulting in both him and his daughter becoming new unofficial Moonblessed Community Ambassadors.

Officer Fahrouk

Subject: MOONBLESSED THERE’S A SALE AT KRABBA!!

To my heroes and my greatest inspiration,

New arrivals, welcome! Old friends, hello! I hope all of you are doing well.

I am writing to let you know there is a sale at KRABBA, Lunatia’s most popular flat-packed furniture store. All crab-themed decors are 50% off!

Here is a picture of my daughter with her new KRABBA shelf. Now we can display our Moonblessed bromides with joy and pride! We had so much fun putting it together and hope you do too.

Here’s a big bear hug from us both! We also attached directions to KRABBA. Happy shopping!

Love,
Fahrouk and Hala

True enough, attached is a picture of him and his daughter standing in front of some newly assembled furniture as well as a map to the KRABBA store in Level 2.

Also true is the sale at KRABBA! The prices are affordable, but the crab-themed items are especially cheap and ready to brighten anyone’s day. Among the notable items in stock are a sea shell-shaped loveseat called Havsskal, a foamy green kitchen table named Tång, and a bed named Havsbotten that somehow resembles the sandy sea floor. Please do not lie down on the beds! The staff have been made to wear crab-themed outfits and will not hesitate to use those claws to get people in line.

After paying at the cashier for your items, feel free to order some of KRABBA’s signature meat (?) balls with Moonberry sauce. You deserve a break!

▶ Questions

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Comments

No it's great! 100% D.va approved.

[dva_song]

[That will ha e to happen, for sure. For now she gets to enjoy the presence of the grumpier of brothers.]

As he said that he was, in fact, from Japan, she grinned, giving a nod, only to lift a brow when he quoted the year. When he said he had heard of her. She started to open her mouth but then he said that.]

Ha! [She said with a bit of a flat not humor tone. Her arms crossed on the table and she leaned there.]

I train every day. Video games are a fine way to find smart fighters, and it's not as if they threw us out into battle with no practical training. Mech piloting isn't hand to hand combat. It's weapons and flight training, which fighters who are trained to do so train in simulators, much like video games. There is only a small difference, and that difference is I play to win.

[She gave him a heart hands sign as she leaned back, grinning at that. No offence taken.] My MEKA name is D.va, but you can call me Hana.

[yakiniku]

[Hanzo is listening but his opinion will not change on the matter. Sending children out to fight a war will never be something he agrees with even if he was in her place and had the same feelings as she did.

Rather than saying that he simply stares at her as though she's talking nonsense. Catchphrases and game-like battle simulations just go over his head anyway.]

You are lucky you did not play to die.

[He mumbles quietly, gesturing for the waiter to return with beer in addition to the noodles ordered.] Hana? That is a nice name.

[dva_song]

[That statement screamed of just letting her have this one with out having it. But that was okay, she felt her point was heard at least. Arms crossed on the table again, legs holding her floating bunny butt down, she leaned there and sighed.]

I'm not a child. I'm nearly twenty as it is. And I would die for my country if I have to, but I'm just too good. [she smirked at that, resting a chin in a hand now.]

Do you have a name, or do I just keep calling you My Hero?

[yakiniku]

[Nearly twenty? Was that the way he sounded as a teenager? It's a wonder he made it to adulthood without being punished for his attitude. Though really, he's still being punished even now and for different reasons. Returning to being that age may not have been so bad.]

If you insist. [Well, she's not his problem to worry about. As long as she doesn't try to get herself killed. It's unlikely as there's no second omnic crisis wherever they are.]

Hanzo is fine. [His surname is less important.] And I am no hero.

[dva_song]

[Look. She's a god damn grown up. They let her fight, she's a grown up. Period. Still, she can let him believe what ever he wants. It's fine. She flips a floppy ear behind her shoulder and tilts her head as he says 'if you insist'.]

I do. [said with a smile, and she knows she's not winning anything here.]

Hanzo it is. And you saved me back there, so that's a hero in my book. At least right now it is.

[yakiniku]

[He knows that but can't accept it! It will likely be a point of contention between them for some time.]

You are remarkably stubborn.

[Hanzo frowns deeply like maybe it will be enough to get the girl to storm off in outrage. The only reason he feels comfortable being so upfront with all of this is because she reminds him of his brother when he was younger. Stubborn but endearing enough not to be a complete headache.]

We will see how long you think so. Have they given you a place to stay yet?

[Before the answer comes, their food arrives and the waiter leaves them to eat.]

[dva_song]

I am. [She says proudly, leaning there on the table to keep from floating up. A smile on her face. It takes more than that to make her run off.] It's like you already know me.

[the question makes her sigh, but before she could answer, food was placed before her.] This looks delicious, thank you! [she said to the waiter, and to Hanzo. She took a sip of her drink and then answered.]

They gave me a small place when I arrived, but it feels like a rat trap, so I've been exploring and staying out of it as much as possible.

[yakiniku]

[On one hand, at least she is honest, and on the other this is entirely the pot calling the kettle black. Who is he to call anyone else stubborn when he himself may have been worse in his youth. Maybe he seems to know her because he too has been that age at one time. He hadn't seen war at so young an age, but he'd been exposed to things most adults weren't prepared to handle.]

Yes. The lodging I was given initially was not sufficient for myself and my dragons, so I invited my brother to live with me once I moved into a bigger apartment on Level 1. If you have the chroma they will relocate you without too much fuss.

[As he takes the first bite of his noodles he forces himself not to ask if she's capable of living on her own, and instead settles for:]

Can you cook?

[dva_song]

[Honesty is most definitely something she doesn't shy away from. Stubborn was something she almost prided herself on. So it was fine. She dug into her noodles, taking a bite and... hmmm. Not bad.]

[Dragons? Okay, she was going to have to ask about that. Also, Brother. Note to self, ask about that too.]

That's the thing. I'm going to need to find a job to build up this Demichroma, or just go out and make Chroma myself, if I understand right.

[She hummed a yes to his question though.]

Mmhmm. Well enough, at least. I don't do it often. Generally I'm too busy.

[yakiniku]

[He considers just for a moment bringing up that his business is hiring but immediately decides against it.]

Well you will find yourself with more than enough time now, but in case you do not, you are free to come by when I cook. My brother would probably have a better idea of job placement.

[Look, he's being helpful.]

Though truthfully you can manage without a job. You can make chroma from things as simple as hugging, holding hands, and massages. Work is not absolutely necessary.

[dva_song]

[Awww, don't think she could handle your business? What, don't want security? Kidding, kidding.]

That would be nice, thank you! And you have your brother here. That must be a comfort. Someone you know, at least.

[You are being very helpful, Hanzo. Thank you.]

So I have been told, but I don't do well with a lot of pointless time on my hands. I'm used to keeping busy. Though I suppose I could look at this like a long vacation.