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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.
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He actually has to crane his neck up a bit to look the guy in the face once the door slides open.
...What's with this sour-looking old guy? Who feels kind of incongruous to meet in this futuristic kind of town on top of that, even if magic's a thing around here too; talk about genre blending. This guy (elf?) looks like he'd fit in way more back on that other world Mayuzumi was stuck in until a few days ago.
He's aware that he needs to be polite considering he's essentially trying to mooch off a total stranger here, despite the level of disapproving frown he's on the receiving end of right now. Buttering the guy up will probably do more for him than laying on the sarcasm. ]
Sorry for the trouble, hope I'm not interrupting anything. If you wouldn't mind, I could really use a hand.
[ Except his flat expression doesn't quite line up with how solicitous those words might be on paper... ]
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A mirror that could certainly dispense with the pleasantries. ]
What is it, then?
[ A curt tone, but at least not one of dismissal...? Estinien was not in fact doing anything of note, save for a few mindless chores about his bode, not the least of which was pulling tremendously long white hairs out of his couch. His own hair, thanks to the monthly Sanguis cycle, and all it entails. That is probably the source of his sour mood.
But he does at least listen. ]
I have never seen you before.
Are you newly arrived?
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[ He's aware he's stalling; god, he really hates this. His pride is taking a major beating right now and it's all his own fault, too.
His own fault for getting attached to someone he knew he had no guarantee of ever seeing again if and when he left that world; hadn't he already seen that kind of heartbreak happen to Akashi? And since when did he become such a sentimental idiot, anyway? He's ended up completely throwing money away just because he found a character that happens to look just like...
It's been a while since he's been under Adult Scrutiny like this, too. Sure, fine, he's technically an adult, worked part-time jobs and had a boss and all that but this is different. He's spent a number of months now being someone who's been inexplicably looked up to and relied upon and expected to be the grown up in every situation. Being the one who's on the needing assistance end is a foreign experience for him at this point, and somehow the way this guy looks at him with that serious face makes him feel like he's back in high school all over again.
His deadpan expression wavers a little, and his eyes glance downwards. ]
...It's...
[ His stomach growls a little as if to give him a kick in the ass to get to the point already.
He sighs. Pussyfooting around isn't going to end this awkward encounter or get him dinner. ]
I've screwed up and ran out of chroma, more or less. I won't get paid for a couple more days and I haven't eaten today yet, so...if you could lend me something or...uh, help me make a little...
[ That second part makes Mayuzumi even more hesitant; how would that even work, anyway?? The idea of even holding hands with this guy feels beyond weird, and he doesn't want to think about anything that much more advanced than that. He isn't completely inexperienced now but he's still technically a virgin. ]
I get that I'm probably being pretty rude right now bugging a total stranger about this, but I don't really...know anyone here.
[ At this point he'd be happy even seeing Kuroko's annoying face, but he hasn't even seen that guy. As far as Mayuzumi knows he really is on his own here. ]
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Hungry.
This boy - young man, perhaps, he appears older than Alphinaud though Estinien is no proper judge of Hyuran age - had come to his door because he is...hungry. ]
I see.
[ While he had no true idea what to expect when he opened his door, he supposes this should come as no surprise. With every new turn of the moons, there are more displaced here, given a token amount of charity and direction, and then set loose to fend for themselves. It is no more heartless than any treatment he has seen in his day - and in fact, is downright magnanimous compared to what the lost and hungry are met with in Ishgard - but...
But. ]
Wait here.
[ He turns right about and disappears right back into his apartment.
He at least leaves the door open, implying he means to return. ]
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[ Standing here outside a door waiting for this guy to come back is somehow even more awkward than the supplication Mayuzumi just made. His hands are shoved into his jacket pockets, his posture still a little hunched and making him look shorter than he is.
It's a pretty awful experience, really; having to depend on someone else doesn't sit right with him at all, but he's also felt like he's been in limbo since he first arrived here. The life he'd become accustomed to got cut short pretty abruptly, and he didn't just get thrown back home like he'd already anticipated as a possibility if not a complete eventuality. A return to a university life he'd already adapted to alright where everyone he cared about was a phone call away...and where his current heartbreak would likely be cruelly, mercifully erased along with the rest of his memories. Empatheias would be a half-remembered dream at best, probably.
Rather than that Mayuzumi's ended up on an entirely different world, isolated with no support to fall back on, and what feels like a hollow space inside his chest to go along with it. He's aware it could be worse and he could be stranded out there in the Iris wilderness again, but he isn't exactly having a fun time in a city he probably would've daydreamed about ending up in when the only fantastical experiences he ever had were locked within a light novel's pages.
Maybe this is also a bit of a bright spot, though; at least someone seems willing to help him out. The guy might have an impressive pokerface but he isn't cold-hearted, maybe. ]
...Thanks, by the way.
[ He's not exactly sure what he's thanking the guy for just yet, but he calls it through the door anyway, leaning in a bit to peer into the apartment before him without crossing the threshold. At least for hearing him out? ]
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But despite his impending relocation, there is still food to be had. ]
Thanks aren't necessary.
[ He is only doing what any decent person would do.
He returns after a few minutes, a basket in hand (not his, originally, but provided by a dragons' boon a month or two ago). Inside the basket are the eclectic productions of a bachelor living alone that doesn't trust processed foods or anything with a label that glows or winks at him: half a bunch of a bananas, a third of a loaf of wheat bread, a sealed container of boiled eggs, a square of cheese wrapped in paper, a handful of figs, and a thick cut of dried jerky.
This basket of more or less fresh organic grocery items is stuffed into Mayuzumi's hands. ]
Here.
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