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Prismatic Mods ([personal profile] prismods) wrote in [community profile] prismaticrap2019-09-07 11:54 pm
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▶ TDM .007


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.


Keep all Hands and Feet inside the Burning Vehicle at all Times
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Outer Space | 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 mix tequila with xanax 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. Eventually you’re called back from exploring, escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel that makes frequent trips back and forth between the moons and the planet. Faces onboard vary from both old and new Moonblessed as well as Prismal locals. The next destination: Prismatica.

A. After settling into the ship and selecting the current in-flight movie, Back Door Slugs 9, you and those around you may eventually feel a bit of turbulence during the movie’s highly anticipated climax. Did anyone notice it, or is everyone too focused on the hot characters?

At first, it’s a small jitter that’s easy to miss or brush off. But as the transport vessel travels on, the shaking progressively escalates to erratic tremors strong enough to cause severe nausea. A minute later, a voice over the speaker announces the ship will have to make an emergency landing, citing technical difficulties.

Sparks can be seen overhead as more ship parts malfunction. This is a good time to hold your neighbor’s hand, say your last goodbyes, and apologize for that horrible thing you did in the sixth grade. Grip your seat with the might of every god you can think of.

B. Another minute later, a follow-up announcement states that external entities have breached the transport vessel. Everyone is warned to be careful and watch out for each other. Small fires will have to be put out before they worsen with either magic or emergency equipment onboard such as extinguishers. In-flight robotic attendants will be scuttling around to perform immediate repairs.

Eventually, an entire power panel bursts, and prismatic jellyfish unnaturally spill out. The jellyfish will try to latch and suction onto any technological devices close by such as the television screens on the seats or communicators and will show preference to Iris Moonblessed over the rest. Be ready to help and pull numerous jellyfish off both the faces of Moonblessed and Prismals!





Jaws IV: Jaws Harder
Planet Prismatica, Outer Lunatia | top

The emergency landing successfully completes and the transport vessel will safely land on top of a gorgeous lake filled with tiny glaciers floating by. When reached out and touched, you’ll find out that the “glaciers” are surprisingly cool crystals and not ice.

The ship will be left hovering idly on the water surface while passengers are ferried to solid ground using portable emergency boats. However, civilization is still a distance away.

A. You’ve probably heard of flying sharks from a veteran Moonblessed. But how about sea lions? These aquatic lions are born with scaly skin and gills outside of their crystallized manes. Unfortunately, they haven’t tasted fresh meat in quite some time. If there are any injured onboard or near your boat, the chances of the sea lions detecting people will be higher as they are drawn to the scent of blood. Growling hungrily, they will be quick to latch onto the boats, biting the edges, and trying to knock everyone overboard for dinner.

After surviving through so far, the Prismals guide everyone to a nearby encampment run by humanoid rabbits. They are tall, built, and have a habit of mentioning their virility an awkward amount of times. They are also generous and will share their game meat and fresh crops while allowing everyone to rest for the night at the only inn in their village.

B. There is no running water all the way out here, so if anyone wants a bath, they’ll have to do it traditionally. The village protects a natural spring, which is a good place to bathe away the sea water. Around the spring, the rabbit folk’s friends — little scintilla chinchillas — will shock away any predators that dare to approach their sanctuary! Be at ease and feel free to offer your friends shampoo massages.

The next day, the rabbits can be seen hacking away at some of the wilder-looking plants for an easier pathway. If you wake up early enough, you can ask some of them for a tour of the beautiful greenery. They mention that it’s thanks to the Moonblessed that their crops have been doing so well lately — the result of all the chroma influx. The rest of the journey to the city will be smooth sailing.





It’s Free Real-Estate
Level 2, City of Lunatia | 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. 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. A new high-end boutique, Prissy Polyp, has opened in Level 2. As compensation for what happened, both Moonblessed and Prismals that were affected in yesterday’s flight will receive 50% off their total purchase. Those unaffected will receive 30% discount coupons as a promotional gift. All are encouraged to visit with their friends or special someone, try on some things together, enjoy each other in the fitting rooms, and deal with the loud, ear-blistering background pop music.

Their clothing collections are characterized by bright iridescent designs, some features such as design patterns may glow ethereally in the dark. One of their signature dresses features a one piece (also available on their trench coats) that can amplify the appearance of one’s decolletage, gluteal muscles, and/or bulge with the press of a neon button. Another item among their collection is the maiden sweater: a sleek, backless sweater that shocks those who attempt unwanted touches. Others include skin-tight leggings (also available on their shorts or pants) which produce pleasant and relaxing vibrations on all lower extremities and fashionable polyp-shaped hats for all kinds of people. It’s a huge shop, you never know what else to find in there.


Questions
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widows_kiss: sass, serious, hurt (EG 013)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She's content to keep pace at his side as he strides down the walk, letting him share his own assessment and knowledge. She nods when he glances over to her, and stops in front of him when does. Her gaze takes in his expression, meeting his gaze when he looks to her, and she gives a subtle nod in understanding, picking up on what he doesn't say as well. ]

I've heard things are still tense between you and Tony.

[ ....which is probably putting it lightly, considering these two. ]
widows_kiss: fond, sass (A1 032)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She'll give him points for not going completely over the top in his showing off, at least. ]

No, I don't think we would. You got a name, kid?

[ She comes up with a shirt, so dark navy it's almost black, with geometric patterns of blues and bright teals woven into a subtle pattern. The fabric is soft and silky, meant to cling and show off a toned form. She holds it up in front of him thoughtfully. ]
zunge: (on this occasion it's not true)

[personal profile] zunge 2019-09-13 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I flung it.

[A brief pause, then he continues in his everpresent tone of cool, composed obnoxiousness]

Blindly.

[Look, he wasn't exactly aiming for him. Or anyone. He just wanted that thing off of him as quickly as possible. Not in the mood to deal with weird jellyfish things crawling all over him. If he wants to play around with one of those, he'll do it on his own time. Not like now.]
widows_kiss: serious, curious (AoU 053)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Again, I'm pretty sure you don't have to have sex with them. There's more versions of physical contact than just that, you know. hell, I've heard even physical sparring counts.

[ ....then again, some people count that as foreplay, so maybe that's also not a fair comparison. ]
the_archivist: (Stupidest thing I've ever heard)

[personal profile] the_archivist 2019-09-13 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jon gives her a dry look. Look at him Natasha. He is a scrawny nerd with zero combat skills.]

I do. I hold hands and occasionally hug people.

I think sparring would hurt more than it helped.
widows_kiss: action, bruce, serious (AoU 010)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Sparring, huh?

[ She takes note of this as she settles in on his couch and accepts the mug of wine with a bemused smile, not minding in the least. She'd watched the familiar habits of him straightening things up, even though the place was already pretty much spotless. And fairly bare, for how long he said he'd been here. Not that she suspected any of them had come with much - maybe Tony, but the rest of them? Something else she made a note to keep an eye on now that she was here. ]

I'm sure the rest of them are relieved about that. Most of them do that religiously anyway. [ Herself included.

When he turns more serious, she takes a slow sip of her wine and leans forward, resting her arms on top of her knees as she meets his gaze. ]


Bruce. You don't need to apologize for that. If anything, the blame was mine. I'm pretty sure the Big Guy was offended on your behalf. [ Because of her actions. She didn't regret it - they had needed the Hulk - but the fact that it had betrayed Bruce's trust in her... that she regretted. ]
widows_kiss: fond, sass (A1 032)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She just arches an eyebrow at him, like that's no excuse. ]

That just means you're doing it wrong. Perhaps you should learn to do it right?
the_archivist: (Serious)

[personal profile] the_archivist 2019-09-13 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I never learned how to do it at all and I don't really see the point. I work in an Archive.

[And the things that could potentially kill him will do so whether he can do... karate or not.]
widows_kiss: serious, curious (A1 024)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Arms cross over her chest as she gives him a look. ]

You may work in an Archive, but you just got done telling me about the dangers unprepared people were sent into here. You might very well find yourself among them. I would think that's at least one reason to learn a little self-defense.
talkscrap: (sigh)

[personal profile] talkscrap 2019-09-13 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Aoba wants to be angry, really, but as obnoxious as Noiz is, what happened happened, and now it's over, with no real damage done: there's just no point in wasting energy on anger. He lets out a breath, more long-suffering than pissed off.]

Well, watch where you're flinging it next time.

[... That's not what he wanted to say. No - it is what he wanted to say, but it's also not: suddenly he feels extremely rude, even if his complaint should objectively be reasonable. It's just always hard to act normal around Noiz, somehow. Aoba owes him, sure, but Noiz just unsettles him. The guy's unpredictable. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but neither is it by definition good.]

So you are here too, huh?
notsoangry: (looking down thumb on chin)

[personal profile] notsoangry 2019-09-13 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I might need to learn how to fight, or at least not die, if the Big Guy keeps refusing to get involved.

[Bruce is saying that with great skepticism. Fighting simply isn't in his own nature. Not to mention he's a middle-aged man of average build and he can't see himself ending up on a treadmill or something. Still, the reality is if he knew how to fight better, he might have been more useful at Wakanda. He did win a fight, all on his own, but he can't keep counting on blind luck in this case. He isn't really ready to go that way, despite his words.

That is a footnote for the time being, that the Hulk still is in a temper tantrum deep inside him. It may be why on the whole Bruce has been slightly more relaxed in public and around others; he is less concerned about an instant Hulk disaster. But that could change easily.

His eyebrows furrow and he shakes his head.]
No, you were right. I was backsliding. [His guilt over the Hulk being set off and destroying a city mixed with his own failure by creating Ultron just sent Bruce too far past his threshold. His instinct was to run, to get out of the way. But that was pre-Avengers Bruce thinking.]

I had to help clean up my own mess. [Did it hurt, when she kissed him and then forced the turn into the Hulk? Yeah, it stung. But it made sense. It would have taken too long to convince him otherwise.] But it gave Ross a foothold. [Bruce knows about Ross. That is something he is not even close to coming to terms with or accepting. Seeing him again when Rhodey was hiding him, before Thanos got there, was like nothing had changed at all over the years. He still felt furious, attacked, pained. The man is his nemesis, his tormenter.]

One of the things that used to keep me up at night was thinking when he'd come for me. And how he'd hurt all of you to do it.
necrowed: ❪ ʙʏ <user name=necrowed>; ᴄʀᴇᴅɪᴛ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴀᴋᴇ. ❫ (pic#13350922)

2!! your favorite uncle is here

[personal profile] necrowed 2019-09-13 03:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ the crashing and emergency landing hadn't given him a reason to lose his calm, let alone the sudden attack of flying sea lions? wei wuxian has definitely faced worse, and even if this barren land lacks in natural resources for him to use (thanks sea lions for eating people's meat? he can't use skeletons to fight?? they're fragile!), the few talismans he carries with himself at least do enough work.

this one time, it's not as though he had been in imminent danger, really — but the flying sword that comes to save him certainly had been useful... if it hadn't flown so close to those canine ears the cultivator has been adorning for the past weeks. getting rid of them would be cool! really! he would finally stop giving himself little scares every time he walked by a mirror! but not like this?! ]


You shouldn't be throwing such a dangerous weapon around like it's nothing——

[ the scolding had already left his mouth when at last he turns to see just who the owner of that sword is, and—— ]

... Jin Ling?

[ of course there had always been the possibility he, just like himself, hanguang-jun, jiang cheng and sizhui, would be brought to this place... but it's something wei wuxian hoped would never happen either because this is no place jin ling deserves to be, or because he himself still wasn't much sure how to face him after they've, well... departed. the stab had been a rightful one, and he doesn't hold the junior in bad regards — if anything, he just doesn't want to give the boy any more unnecessary feelings with his presence, now that his identity is known through the cultivation world. ]
the_archivist: (Idea)

[personal profile] the_archivist 2019-09-13 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I was among them. Nearly got stabbed. A couple of times. Got shot too.
widows_kiss: serious (A1 018)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Gee, if only you knew people who could teach you a thing or two.

[ Her voice is wry and playful as she gives him a look, the corner of her lips twitching upwards as she takes another sip of her wine.

But at Bruce's confessions - both about himself and Ross - her expression turns deeply serious and this time, she's the one to reach across the space between them to rest her fingers lightly against the back of his hand. ]


That wasn't your doing. The events that led to the Accords... that started back in New York. And we all had a part in it. [ She has her own reasons to despise Ross, but she hasn't forgotten who and what he is to Bruce, either. ] For what it's worth, I'm a little relieved that you weren't there for that whole showdown. What Wanda endured, with them being afraid of her, was bad enough. You...

[ She suspected things might have gone down very differently if Bruce had been there for that argument. Would she and Tony have chosen a different stance, she wondered?

And that last confession, she looks over to hold his gaze, searching his expression. ]
I never knew that. I'm sorry.
widows_kiss: serious, curious (CA2 041)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She lifts a hand to rub at her temples for a moment as she mutters a soft curse under her breath before fixing him with a look and countering in an exasperated tone. ]

Even more reason to perhaps learn some self-defense, then?
the_archivist: (Interruptions)

[personal profile] the_archivist 2019-09-13 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jon looks back at her.]

It won't really make a difference. Besides, the most competent person I know when it comes to self defence still got trapped in a coffin for six months.
theunconquerable: (pic#5735666)

[personal profile] theunconquerable 2019-09-13 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ yukiko is just as red as her sweater by the time chie's done.

a thousand questions crowd her mind at once. poly? souji being with lots of people? chie making out? what was going on?
]

M-maybe we should go to your house.
goldenchilde: (Default)

my favorite uncle has been here for a while now, actually :| (sorry wwx, he loves you really!)

[personal profile] goldenchilde 2019-09-13 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[The dog ears are new. They're new enough, in fact, that Jin Ling doesn't immediately identify Wuxian, focused as he is on fending off the sea lion - but it doesn't take long before he realizes whom he's just given a hand in saving himself.

As the sea lion's dealt with, Ling calls back his sword, sheathing it just so he can cross his arms with particular emphasis.]


Who else would it be? Have you been here so long that you've forgotten my name already?

[... He can only act cool about this because he's talked to Sizhui, who's told him about the others from their world who are here - but shhh, let him pretend.]
notsoangry: (rubbing eyes headache)

[personal profile] notsoangry 2019-09-13 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bruce turns his hand over so she can touch his palm instead if he'd like. It is reminiscent of the lullaby, and an almost immediate reaction of soothing from her. The line between him and the Hulk is much sharper than ever before, but they still are forever connected. He sighs and sips his wine, shaking his head.] He probably already was working on an angle to get me, if I hadn't have been somewhere else, it would have gotten much uglier.

[It might sound like paranoia about Ross, but it never truly was. It's not paranoia if they're really out to get you. The man proved time and time again what his intentions were, especially with Bruce. Bruce's jaw tenses.] I know exactly what fate would've been in store for Wanda, if he got a hold of her long term. He doesn't see powered people as humans, Nat, we're weapons. Dehumanization is the easiest way to give yourself carte blanche to cut a living being into parts.

[He realizes he's speaking a little too intensely, that his emotions are coming into play. Bruce isn't concerned about the Hulk, especially not with her, but it is a lifetime of practice that gets him to calm down. Breathe in, breathe out. Ross isn't here. For now, he's safe. He sets the wine to the side and rubs his eyes.] It's insane, isn't it? The only person the Hulk and I truly fear is this non-powered man. [Yes, even the Hulk fears him, at his core, because Banner fears him, at his core.]

I'm sorry, I get ... dramatic about him. [Understatement, he clears his throat.] People can read files about our history but it doesn't come close to explaining it. [And Bruce himself rarely speaks about it because it's painful. It's humiliating too, in a way.]
zunge: (compute emotions)

[personal profile] zunge 2019-09-13 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll think about it.

[No, even after Aoba's little lecture the other night about causing trouble he's not going to readily acquiesce. "Thinking" about it doesn't guarantee he'll follow through. His nostrils flare as he sighs.]

Yeah. I am. Now, you wanna shoot the breeze, save it for once we're off this damn ship.

[He points at the people behind them whom the two of them are presently blocking from getting out. A lot of the passengers have already disembarked, but some still remain. Noiz glances toward the front and reaches out to grab him by the shoulder, intent on dragging him off himself. He doesn't have a whole lot he wants to discuss... but there are some things that need discussion, and he doesn't want the annoyance of a casual audience.]
winepouring: smiling (the feeling of being hurt)

[personal profile] winepouring 2019-09-13 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ...If this is this man's way of haggling, Shi Qingxuan must say, it's incredibly effective! It might be rather bold and rude, but the vendor went down more than 50% immediately! Truly amazing! Still, Shi Qingxuan does feel a bit bad for him... He gives the vendor a pitying look before going ahead and paying for him. Please don't be like this, Boss!

What a strange man this is, boldly ignoring the vendor beside him while shyly smiling and avoiding Shi Qingxuan's eyes when they talk... Though, now he has to wonder if he was even meaning to ask him. The way he responds to him makes it seem like he wasn't trying to ask him at all. But then, who else would he be talking to? The vendor? That makes even less sense!

It's strange, but, ah, what strangeness can't be smoothed out over a shared jar of wine and some refreshments? ]


Of course! [ He says this with full confidence! Now hopefully he doesn't mind a hand on his shoulder as Shi Qingxuan tries to guide him away from the stall. ] There's a little shop here that has the best sweet wine, but if you prefer something else, there's plenty to choose from. What do you like?
loveslola: made by easycompany (Hehe)

[personal profile] loveslola 2019-09-13 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
By now Coulson had run into a few different members of the team. While Barton made himself known almost immediately it wasn't a surprise that Natasha would take her time with it and appear only when she was ready. The corners of his eyes crinkle up in a small smile as he appears to consider the lime green monstrosity. "I think if it were in purple Barton would already own four of them."

".. unless he does already."
loveslola: made by easycompany (eyebrow)

[personal profile] loveslola 2019-09-13 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's been a while for me too." He's already picked up on tells that most of the team he's run into are from either further ahead in time than he is or their missions took them far enough afield that he couldn't keep discreet tabs on them.

"The last time I saw you, the ah, other guy, was stealing a quinjet and leaving Sokovia far behind."

So yes.. he was there. At least he had eyes there.
Someone had to get Fury those helicarriers and point him in the right direction after all.
widows_kiss: serious, curious (A1 020)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[ His gesture is familiar to her, and reminds her of the lullaby as well. Habit, maybe, and she rests her hand atop his, her gaze not leaving his.

But there's something in his words that has her eyes sharpening, a glint of determination, of protection that sparks into an angry defense for her family. She can't say he's wrong, which is worse. Originally, she'd hoped that making a stand together could have worked to make the Accords something they could still work within, but ultimately... No, things hadn't quite worked out that way. ]


Ross is never going to get that chance. Not with Wanda, not with you. Things with the team might have been strained, but I believe there are lines none of us would have accepted being crossed. Not even those who thought the Accords were the lesser of two evils.

[ She hadn't liked them, but their options had been slim. It seemed the most likely outcome... until it hadn't been worth it anymore. She'd chosen her side in the end, and she didn't regret where it had landed her. Only that it had crumbled the bonds between their little family further. ]

I think that's understandable, considering your history. He had a position of power and he abused it. That sort of corrupted experience... [ Her voice trails off and she glances down at his hand, squeezing it lightly. ] It leaves scars.
widows_kiss: fond (IM2 001)

[personal profile] widows_kiss 2019-09-13 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Her lips twitch at his comeback, humming thoughtfully as she holds the sweater up to eye it again.

"I wouldn't put it past him. I could break into his closet and find out, but frankly, the thought's a little terrifying. Blinding 80's mixed with too much 90's plaid flannel? No thanks."

The sweater is set aside and now she turns that intent gaze on him once more, meeting his gaze evenly, taking in his expression, her voice softening with emotion as she lets herself face him. His ghost? Whatever this is.

"It's been a long time, Coulson."