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SHOOTING SHARK

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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.

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Comments

[demachi]

[Hand reaching, he grabs Rei's arm and drags him over to the checkout.]

Natsume-kun preceded me, and Shu and Kanata recently arrived. We're all together now, which means I can swing my master plan into action...

[He's not even hesitating, he's not even waiting, he's not giving Rei a chance to settle in.]

[oldboned]

[Oh dear, well, he really did find himself in gracious hands. Didn't he?]

What a coincidence, an Oddballs revival perhaps?

[No, that couldn't be though.]

[demachi]

We're defecting!

[He gleefully pays for the goods, adjusts things so he's a little less conspicuously "gifted", and leads Rei out of the shop and onto the street.]

I also have a coffin for you to sleep in!

[oldboned]

[Well, at the very least. It's not at a time of the day where Rei would want to keel over. So he's going to just, follow? He knows much better than to stop Wataru at this point. He's known him for long enough.]

Prepared for me that much? I should give you my most humble and gracious thank you, shouldn't I?

[demachi]

[It's a lovely sunset and Wataru is careful to keep Rei in darker shaded areas, but he's still hurrying them along.]

No need, no need at all! I still need to blow it up, so if you'll sit quietly by on the futon, I'll prepare things.

[He laughs.]

Welcome, Rei! Lunatia is a lovely place. Feel how warm it is where I'm touching you? We're generating currency right now!

[oldboned]

[How considerate of Wataru, even keeping him in darker areas at sundown.]

An inflatable coffin? I suppose it will have to do until a real one appears.

[He squeezes Wataru's hand.]

What a lovely way to gain currency. Are there faster ways, though?

[demachi]

[Wataru knows what Rei needs, of course! What kind of gods would they be if they couldn't provide for each other such basic things?]

It wasn't something I could invest in heavily, without you here. I know you'll be able to generate plenty of chroma on your own, though. You'll have a nice one in no time.

[He stops for a moment, almost running Rei into him, and his cheeks go pink.]

It's... well, the more intimate the contact, the more you get, really. So cuddling, for example, generates a larger amount than simply holding hands. Kissing, too. It's the same concept. Not that anyone's going to make you do things against your desires, but! Should you want for anything, you can rely on me a little for now. It'll take some time for you to get up to your usual standard of living, but for those of us used to a more frugal lifestyle, I subsist on stopping short of heavy petting.

Usually.

[oldboned]

[And the fact that Wataru believes that a coffin is a necessity for Rei touches his cold, undead little heart. It was a basic need, of course. For any vampire.]

And now that I am here, you are ready to help me upgrade into my standard of living? Sakasaki-kun is here too, yes? Couldn't he help you with that?

[Wataru made a mistake by blushing, a big big....large huge.....gargantuan mistake. Because Rei is taking their stopped moment here and...getting much closer to Wataru than normal. Winding an arm around his waist.] Cuddling?

And you are all too willing to kiss me too, are you?

[He raises a hand, sliding fingers under Wataru's chin and using his thumb to tilt their faces closer together.]

This is how you can help me?

[demachi]

He has his own shop! Plenty to deal with that isn't his dear big brothers~☆ Let's let him hold onto his chroma for now.

[Wataru can stand his ground against Rei, even on this. Why? Because he knows what Rei is capable of, so this isn't terribly surprising. It's not like he didn't flirt with his audiences, and others. Wataru's blush stays on, though, because he's on his damn moon, and a few feathers fall from his hair.]

I suppose, if that's how you want to do it☆! I never said anything about doing it or not, so I leave that wholly up to you.

[He smiles, slow and sly.]

Are you saying you'd like me to do just that, Rei?

[Wink.]

[oldboned]

Of course, dearest Sakasaki-kun should treat himself more often then, it sounds like.

[And Rei absolutely loves that Wataru isn't one to back down. He slides the hand under Wataru's chin into his hair. Beautiful. Wataru was always beautiful.]

I don't believe that you would.

[He admires the plumage in Wataru's hair before leaning in and giving him a brief peck.]

Warm.

[demachi]

[Does Wataru have something to prove here? He wonders if he should. He only wonders for a moment, looking up into Rei's eyes, amused. The vampire gives him a little peck and a challenge, and Wataru laughs curtly.]

What fools immortals be!

[And he leans in after that little warm peck, returning it with a solidly placed, if chaste, kiss.]

[oldboned]

Fools?

[He breathes out a laugh before Wataru kisses him back. He's fine with this though. It's just a kiss. Not Rei's first and certainly not his last.]

How bold.

[Nipping his bottom lip once he pulls away.]

[demachi]

[Wataru laughs at the nip, covering his mouth with his free hand.]

I've become a little bolder, Rei. You're not the only one with sex appeal now.

[oldboned]

You always had appeal, you know.

[Squeezing his hip.]

Take me to your place, before this goes any further, okay?

[Patting his hip before gracefully pulling away.]

[demachi]

I tried, anyway! But I actually had to try. You make it look so easy.

[Music Festa was fun because of this. Their little scheme was too fun, that time.]

Further? My, Rei, what do you take me for?

[But he still leads on, taking Rei's hand and guiding him along.]

And I do think you mean our place.

[oldboned]

Vampires are pretty huge on sex appeal, didn't you know?

[He's laughing, breathy again. Entertained clearly.]

Depends, what do you take me for?

[Lacing their fingers easily.] Our place.

[demachi]

I'm shocked to hear it! You always just seem bigger on sleeping than sleeping with anyone. Isn't UNDEAD's flirtation just fanservice?

[But Wataru is grinning widely, leading him on and on to the apartments. They reach the building, and Wataru takes him upstairs.]

Yes, ours, because everyone else has a roommate and I'm bored by myself. I promised myself I'd snatch you up if you arrived, and behold! Success! Amazing☆!

[oldboned]

That depends on who it is directed at, no? The audience gets fanservice, I personally, go for the things that I like.

[WOW, his living arrangements were already decided for him he sees!]

I see, well. It is a good thing that I do not wish to refute that.