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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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jaws iv ★

A

[ Forget mulling over ending up on an entirely different planet! This is some Journey to the West meets Lisa Frank bullshit! Who has time to angst when a crystal lion is out to eat you and a hundred other people alive? Ready as ever for danger, Yan Qing wastes no time. ]

You, with the dumb look on your face! Stay back! [ He shields you with an arm as he clenches his fist. ] I'm gonna show these guys who's king of the jungle!

[ Uh, his fist is glowing now. Please avert your eyes. ]

B

[ As you approach one of the springs, you might hear a clear, handsome voice singing a soothing melody... It could be a Chinese folk song, it could be a song you heard from the plane's choice selection of Lunatian hits. Come closer and you will discover that the voice belongs to none other than Yan Qing, washing his hair and body tattooed all over. Should you choose to stare, he pretends not to notice, reveling in the attention until he finally calls out to you: ]

You know, I don't mind if you're here to watch. It just kinda makes me wanna charge ya for it.

it's free real estate ★

A

[ A people person with a propensity to get lonely, Yan Qing doesn't invite others to room with him. No, that would be way too predictable. Instead, he can be found lying on your couch (if you have one), eating or drinking whatever you have in your fridge as he watches reruns of Cop Story starring Jockie Chen on TV. When you arrive, he pretends to act surprised. ]

Oh, welcome back! They're just getting to the good part. [ He pats the only free space in the room. ] Saved you a spot.

[ Whether he's wearing a shirt or not is up to you. Anyway, that's not important. How did he get here? And why was your door unlocked in the first place? Hold on... Why is your key card missing... Oh, your door is a fancy one that needs a fingerprint or eye scan? Doesn't matter. He still got in anyway. ]

wildcard & notes ★

[ Yan Qing can be found trying on clothes that are either too tight or too loose on him, picking fights on people who pretty much ask for it, or eating street food around Caihong. He appears around 22-25 if it matters. Most important are his powers, particularly his Doppelganger skill, which allows him to transform into other people and assimilate their memories. Fortunately, he's not likely to do it here unless it's for a mission and I have your OOC permission. More details in the link if you're interested!

Mostly voicetesting and playing around after an RP break; I'd rather have him not remember his last time in Prismatica unless you'd like to keep our CR, so let me know if you'd like to pick up from where we last left off! I'm usually down for anything. ]

Edited 2019-09-08 07:58 (UTC)

You should have claimed a venue and charged people for tickets, then.

[ Is there a blatant compliment woven into that matter of fact statement of hers? There's several, actually, not that Setsura is anywhere remotely near ashamed at having been caught because, well, she hadn't been hiding in the first place. His voice had drawn her attention from a distance given her superior hearing and when she'd realized she recognized the language, it was worth the walk to investigate despite the tiredness that seemed to cling to her. When she'd found the source and realized she couldn't sense even the barest trace of spiritual energy from him at a glance, that had made it that much more appealing to indulge her curiosity, take a seat at the edge of the spring a medium-safe distance away given that curious discrepancy about this stranger, and enjoy the show.

Also, those tattoos, at which she's been attempting to get a better look for the past five minutes, wondering after them and any potential story there. There's little point in -- well, again, she wasn't hiding anything! Nada. Zilch. It's a public spring, anyway. ]

What sort of price would you put on something like that, anyway?

[ As though that's the sort of casual thing anyone would ask anyone in this situation, but then, when you grow up in a mercenary society and managing your business and livelihood on that level is a day to day thing, you think about things a little differently. They're also on an alien planet with a bunch of magic furries. Spare her the 'normalcy' debate. ]

[ Most people would hide and apologize profusely, so Setsura's reaction is curious one — so curious that he can't help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation. Forget that this all happening while he's in the nude. He's shirtless all the time, anyway. ]

... Hahaha! Not every day a lady walks up to ya and asks how much!

[ But Yan Qing's not surprised. He knows how to count his blessings. ]

If I was in the business of selling that sorta thing, I wouldn't call myself cheap. But, well, I don't think you're here for that. [ At this point, he has yet to face her directly. He only beckons her closer with the wave of his hand. ] C'mon, say it. You got something you wanna ask, right?

Sharp.

[ With regards to his statement about why she's here and she sounds pleased. The corners of her mouth tug slightly upward with that question of his because something had curiously turned into somethings along the way in finding him and if he's feeling as generous as he seems like he might be, far be it from her to pass up the opportunity to indulge her curiosity a bit. She's come this far and she's honestly feeling a little less strained having listened to him sing. ]

Where do I start?

[ She pushes herself up from the edge of the spring with a thoughtful hum, dropping the still damp towel wrapped around her without so much as a blink. A shy maiden she is not and the steps she takes in joining him in the spring are not bashful or hurried. Simply confident if mindful of the temperature and quick to submerge for a speedier adjustment than any sort of embarrassment; though, she's mindful as ever of her hair and the feathers therein. ]

That was a Chinese folk song, right? And would I be right in guessing there's a story or two behind those tattoos of yours?

assassin of shinjuku / yan qing | fate/grand order | sanguis

jaws iv-b

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real estate a!!

well he's just gonna walk right into that

why is he like this

aaaaay free real estate

AAAAAY gonna go with somewhere in between re: remembering her

o7

jaws iv; b

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jaws iv: the B-venge

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