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▶ TDM .006
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.
▶ The Mirror has Two Faces
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Planet Prismatica, City of Lunatia | top
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 drinking alcohol made in a bathtub 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 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. Eventually you’re called back from exploring, escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel. Destination: Prismatica.
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. After a quick tour of the city, new arrivals can find themselves getting cozy in their new homes.
▶ Knottingham Forest
Level 2, Greatmoon Groves | top
The whole city receives an invitation to watch a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor play in Level 2’s Greatmoon Groves. It will be performed by the renowned traveling fox thespians from Amegahara.
It’s been a whole month since these fox envoys came to Lunatia. The Amegahara foxes ended up staying in the city longer than expected because of the fiasco last Vulpus Astra. Aside from needing to smooth things out with the Lunatian government, they also need to regain enough chroma to travel back home.
The locals aside, wanting to make up for their carelessness from the past month, they’ve primarily put together this play while keeping in mind the Moonblessed who were most affected. Though the Conclave of Amegahara and the Oracles of the Sinless are not affiliated, the Amegahara foxes regardless wish to apologize for the wrongdoings of the Sinless because they’re still their kin.
They hope everyone can move past it. Eager to show the real beauty of their culture, they encourage all to attend and bear witness to a truly tantalizing feast for the eyes. All Moonblessed will receive VIP seating and special service. The play does not start until the evening, but don’t worry, there’s more entertainment prepared around the groves!
▶ Preparation H
Level 1, Lunar Scientia Headquarters | top
It’s almost time for the Conclave of Amegahara to return home and they will be taking the Oracles of the Sinless with them. Though, it seems they’re not the only ones heading out. As part of the ongoing efforts to bridge relations between all cultures, any willing Moonblessed will be invited at the end of the month to travel together to Amegahara, the Oasis in the Nothing, to give them a chance to learn more about this world. It’s also a volunteer experiment to see how their special moonlacing will affect their dead environment.
It’s said that the Amegaharans developed their own culture and technology independently from the Prismals of Lunatia, as their lands are separated by a large ecological wasteland created by the Calamity—dead lands which they call the Nothing. In order to traverse this dangerous territory, appropriate equipment developed by the Amegaharans will have to be used given that the Nothing is inhospitable and impossible to breathe inside of.
And so, to make sure nothing goes wrong, a proper testing and training session in Level 1’s Lunar Scientia Headquarters will be underway before the big trip. The Amegahara foxes warn that the current calibrations are for their kind, so it will likely be incompatible with the Moonblessed at the moment. Part of the test procedures is to find the right configurations, so brace yourselves.
As always, please take note of all glitches and errors and report them to your nearest Lunar Scientia employee!
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ As a reminder, test drive memes are for new characters only. However, current players are more than welcome to use these prompts for their own posts in the IC communities, personal inboxes, catch-all posts, etc.!
▶ As our test drive memes are game canon, feel free to keep any threads that happen here as canon for your character should they be accepted.
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Planet Prismatica, City of Lunatia | top
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 drinking alcohol made in a bathtub 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 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. Eventually you’re called back from exploring, escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel. Destination: Prismatica.
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. After a quick tour of the city, new arrivals can find themselves getting cozy in their new homes.
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 apartments have been officially upgraded with special mirrors in the master bedroom that allow you to modify your features using a chroma-powered side panel. You can change your hair color, clothes, add animal parts, and even reduce or augment any feature of your body. Play around with it and see how you look! Sometimes, the mirrors will glitch and give you access to another person’s mirror, letting you see inside their apartment and catch them unawares. To their (your?) horror, you can hear them as well as they can hear you. Hopefully, you’re not caught doing something you shouldn’t be!
▶ Knottingham Forest
Level 2, Greatmoon Groves | top
The whole city receives an invitation to watch a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor play in Level 2’s Greatmoon Groves. It will be performed by the renowned traveling fox thespians from Amegahara.
It’s been a whole month since these fox envoys came to Lunatia. The Amegahara foxes ended up staying in the city longer than expected because of the fiasco last Vulpus Astra. Aside from needing to smooth things out with the Lunatian government, they also need to regain enough chroma to travel back home.
The locals aside, wanting to make up for their carelessness from the past month, they’ve primarily put together this play while keeping in mind the Moonblessed who were most affected. Though the Conclave of Amegahara and the Oracles of the Sinless are not affiliated, the Amegahara foxes regardless wish to apologize for the wrongdoings of the Sinless because they’re still their kin.
They hope everyone can move past it. Eager to show the real beauty of their culture, they encourage all to attend and bear witness to a truly tantalizing feast for the eyes. All Moonblessed will receive VIP seating and special service. The play does not start until the evening, but don’t worry, there’s more entertainment prepared around the groves!
A. Trending online is the Tree of Knots, a large tree with low-hanging branches covered in thick ribbons of various colors. It's such a hit with the locals that there are long lines for those who want to take Prismagram-worthy selfies.
The Amegahara foxes will explain that knots are sacred to their kind as they represent deep passion and eternal bonding. Participants are encouraged to work in pairs to loop a ribbon around a branch and then pull either end to ring around the tree. The bigger the knot, the better! Once a knot is secured, the two Moonblessed may find themselves, well… stuck together. Their hands will lace, and they will not be able to pull free for an hour. Enjoy the quality time spent with a friend and/or stranger… Hope you don’t have to go to the bathroom any time soon!
B. Cozy up with your fellow Moonblessed at the comfortable VIP seats facing the stage. Plates of delicious food and drink will float around to serve you until the show is over!
Under the moonlight, the play tells the tale of the Queen of Loch Drasta. The aloof and sheltered queen is seduced by a winsome village maiden named Peirene, only able to meet her when the night is upon them.
Special effects spellcasters make illusions of stars that encircle the audience, their bright glow emitting a comforting warmth that may lull audience members into a peaceful trance that lasts well after the show has ended. Those affected may find themselves feeling intoxicated. Strange — they haven’t even had a single drop of liquor! They’ll be prone to feats of reckless abandon or be charged by feelings of either elation, desire, or happiness. Possibly all of the above!
▶ Preparation H
Level 1, Lunar Scientia Headquarters | top
It’s almost time for the Conclave of Amegahara to return home and they will be taking the Oracles of the Sinless with them. Though, it seems they’re not the only ones heading out. As part of the ongoing efforts to bridge relations between all cultures, any willing Moonblessed will be invited at the end of the month to travel together to Amegahara, the Oasis in the Nothing, to give them a chance to learn more about this world. It’s also a volunteer experiment to see how their special moonlacing will affect their dead environment.
It’s said that the Amegaharans developed their own culture and technology independently from the Prismals of Lunatia, as their lands are separated by a large ecological wasteland created by the Calamity—dead lands which they call the Nothing. In order to traverse this dangerous territory, appropriate equipment developed by the Amegaharans will have to be used given that the Nothing is inhospitable and impossible to breathe inside of.
And so, to make sure nothing goes wrong, a proper testing and training session in Level 1’s Lunar Scientia Headquarters will be underway before the big trip. The Amegahara foxes warn that the current calibrations are for their kind, so it will likely be incompatible with the Moonblessed at the moment. Part of the test procedures is to find the right configurations, so brace yourselves.
A. L.I.F.E. or simply “LIFE” is a special form-fitting full body suit and helmet that are capable of providing ample chroma to keep the wearer alive through the most hazardous environments, such as toxic air.
One of malfunctions may potentially cause suffocation by squeezing the wearer’s bodies too tight. Another is that it might drain chroma instead of providing any. Stay with someone nearby to help you strip and moonlace with!
B. Another piece of technology available for testing is the aerial mecha suits called GIGA, which require at least two to three people to pilot one. Similar to LIFE, the suits also have a few noticeable glitches. Sometimes, the flight function stops completely, making it impossible to hover more than a few feet off the air. Other times, the emergency function suddenly ejects pilots straight into the ground. A neural cord that is supposed to affix itself to the pilots’ central nervous systems has also been coming out from the bottom of the seat instead of linking to the back of the pilots’ neck as designed, making for a particular uncomfortable seated experience.
As always, please take note of all glitches and errors and report them to your nearest Lunar Scientia employee!
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ As a reminder, test drive memes are for new characters only. However, current players are more than welcome to use these prompts for their own posts in the IC communities, personal inboxes, catch-all posts, etc.!
▶ As our test drive memes are game canon, feel free to keep any threads that happen here as canon for your character should they be accepted.
Knottingham ★ A
She has to see if they're good for her potions, after all.
Her ears flick up with interest as she gathers up another batch of freshly broken branches with colourful leaves on it, when the greeting makes her blink and turn around, facing a-
- guy with strangely spiky hair, but that's not out of the ordinary here, is it? ]
Lose something, lad?
[ She tucks the branch into her basket, pausing to get a better look at him. Cute one, isn't he? ]
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That's... what she is, right? Some kind of catperson hybrid? Her eyes are kind of like one; wider than a human's- and her ears- and is that a fluffy tail? There's a flash of white teeth, the lolling of his head to his side too, as he (theatrically) brings a gloved hand to his chin.]
Hm...
[A few seconds for dramatic effect and it drops.]
Nope, not important. If I lost something, I'm suddenly finding myself not caring all that much.
[A grin, and...]
What'cha doing?
flora not fauna* wtf phone
Going right for the gold aren't you, lad? Suppose I can appreciate a man who won't waste time.
[ Cute attempt— she smirks and rolls her eyes good-naturedly before she pulls the basket off her arm and shows him the colourful ribbons she's been tying on the handle. ]
Giving these lost ribbons and flowers a new home. Why let them go to waste?
[ Her tail sways curiously as she circles around in front of him, giving him. Curious sniff. ]
You smell new. Did you just get here?
[ How can she tell? Your guess is as good as mine. ]
all good, i can't even blame my phone for my brainfarts
[Oh, those ribbons are from the tree.] Huh... Oh, I get it! It's 'upcycling', right? Because when whatever this is, is done- all of this stuff'll go to waste. Good plan!
[A hand goes to his hip.] Yep, just today. The name's Zack. You mind if I give you a hand until my memory comes back?
[You broke it, you bought it, Megumi.]
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[ And because she's actually enjoying it, if the way her tail has picked up in speed while swaying. Though her eyes narrow slightly, an amused smile on her lips as she folds her arms. Upcycling? Far be it for her to judge what his personal terminology is, it's not like her world's words are entirely similar to the ones she's heard here.
Still, there are a lot more flowers to grab, and she doesn't mind the help. ]
Name's Megumi, Matriarch of the Utakata Tribe. And if you're good at handling flowers, then you should pick up the ones that are freshly fallen. Don't uproot any.
[ Of course she's going to take him up on it, and she hands him the basket immediately, her ears giving him a playful wiggle. ]
Do you go around looking for pretty flower-picking girls to help with your lost memory all the time, or did I just get lucky?
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[Oh no, his totally bogus medical condition has been seen through. Who would have thought? He moves his head to the side, allowing himself a bright laugh. When he moves his bright eyes back to her, there may be a faintly mischievous look underneath the glow. A look that soon subsides into faint wondering.]
A Matriarch, huh? Head of a tribe? Wow. Had no idea. [He understood the word 'matriarch', right. Maybe not to the extent it actually means in Megumi's world, more the leader of a village but. Who's he to refuse a basket from a village leader? He walks slowly, observing Megumi as she leans to pick up a flower.
The words come out.
And he can't help it.]
Not really. You kinda stood out though. Mostly because of the cute-
[He catches himself, moving his eyes from certain ...assets to the top of her head.]
- ears.
[Yeah. Ears.]
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And she can feel where his gaze is going for that matter. What a typical reaction. But really, she can't blame him— and when she stands upright, there might be a slightly perky reaction as her ears flick upwards. ]
They are cute, aren't they? Soft and perky, too. People like fingering them a lot— if I let them.
[ Spoken rather nonchalantly- even if her words are deliberately picked. She watches Zack before reaching over and touching the flower in her hand to the side of his face. ]
Never seen a miqo'te before, have you? That's what I am. Good thing you just ran into the one of the cutest ones, aye?
[ Hey, she's confident in her appearance. And she reaches over to brush her fingers over his wrist. ]
Would you like to touch them?
[ She won't specify what she means. She's just going to ask him innocently. She loves watching men's brains go into shutdown when she's being suggestive. ]
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...Okay, maybe not so much the last point because his mother, bless her, just so happened to be so desperate for grandchildren she'd propose, on his behalf, to Cissnei. A Turk looking for him in a manhunt, but-
Yeah, you win this one, Megumi. Enjoy this shutdown.]
Uh- Y-yes? I mean-
[And then he realizes he's being screwed with. His eyes narrow, and a smirk crosses his features.]
Ha, ha. [An exaggerated cross of his arms, basket and all, over his chest. And he turns his head back to her, amusement playing in his eyes yet again.]
Okay, I guess I deserved that. And I guess you- You've got experience dealing with creeps. Not like I'm a creep. Honestly.
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I'd rather have a creeper like you, than the kinds I usually run into. But nay, I wouldn't call you one either. Though I meant this—
[ She lifts a hand to point to her ears, which she gives him a happy wiggle with. ]
You've been staring this entire time, lad. I know I've got a nice body, but my ears are my best part! And people like touching them if they're allowed.
[ See, she can be wholesome! ]
Go on. Don't be shy. I only bite where it counts.
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[That was... one way of putting it.
But more importantly, the ears. They wiggle. They actually wiggle. Imagine his surprise at actually being able to pet them! He does just that, observing the difference in texture between her hair and the floof atop the pointed ears. Except something happens. As soon as he does...
...sparkles happen? Shining, glowing orbs are produced, floating up into the air before vanishing. And damn if her ears don't feel like the softest, warmest appendages he's ever felt. (It's no competition even without the chroma, but said chroma's certainly making them feel even better.)
He eventually forces himself to withdraw his hand- bringing it to the back of his head once more.]
Ribbon and flower gathering included in the rate.
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Me? Need a bodyguard?
[ Actually, no one's ever offered to be her bodyguard because she can take more than enough care for herself. But, she decides to play along for now, moving her hands behind her back. ]
... Hm. You sound promising. What would you want in payment? After all, chroma's easy to come by.
[ She taps his nose, and the tip of her finger glows faintly- ]
And what sort of protection would you want to give my body?
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[Wait. Did he just describe himself?
...Oh man. He catches it indeed, and he openly sighs- before shaking his head.
That small amount of self-aware despair soon gives way to a grin as soon as his nose is touched, (Normally, his reaction would be surprised. But it feels good? Whatever.) and while he's not aware she could look after herself, there's merit in it! Right?]
Hey, look. That kind of thing... Hm. Well, I guess it'd be different prices for different levels of protection. But I'm kind of a self-starter. Since this is gonna be my first job, you get a special rate. Free. Sound good?
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Hm, hm... free feels a little...
[ Too much. This is stupidly amusing and backwards. But, she shrugs. ]
How about a date, instead? You can hold my hand. That'll give you enough Chroma. If I like your services enough, I'll throw in a bonus.
[ He'll know what that means. ]
I'm a healer, here. I'll need someone to do my gathering for me. What if it's dangerous to pick things all on my own, right?
[ Megumi stop being lazy— but even if it's just for today, she won't mind a handsome guy following her around. ]
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[Hrrrm. Hrm! He's got to consider that; umming and aahing inside of his head (with extremely exaggerated body language, of course! His head moves this way, head moves that way, and he's pacing around Megumi, even giving the basket a little swing.) about whether or not it'd be okay. Different world, different life, right? Would it be okay?
Of course it would. So! He extends his arms to the sky, letting the basket slide down as far as it can toward his shoulder- bending them at the elbow to turn his head around. And he grins as he looks back.]
Can't refuse. Especially when you're technically the one asking.
[He'd never been asked on a date before!]
You're kind of good at this. I feel special.
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This guy probably doesn't realize how satisfied she feels when she does things for others they don't expect. ]
Let's just say I have practice, aye? How has someone not asked someone as cute as you out?
[ She actually is being sincere now. Though, she can't help but add- ]
Bet they expect you to make the first move, do all the things before they ask for them, then get mad when you don't? That sort of stuff? Typical.
[ She shrugs. ]
If we like someone, we approach them. That's how you show your care! I didn't raise a tribe of cowards, you know!
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Ha, not really. Where I'm from... [He had a girlfriend and tended to do the asking himself? No. He's not going to mention that. He moves, collecting branches.] ...well, I had some pretty weird working hours. Not a lot of time to actually go out on dates either. And some pretty stiff competition.
[The tribe comment makes him look back to her.]
Sounds honest. I like that.