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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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[ His embrace in return feels nothing less than soothing, like she's dipped right into a warm, luxurious bath or wrapped up in the softest cashmere. She pulls away just enough so that she might search his face, finding the familiar gleam in his emerald eyes and the mischievous slant to his trickster-smile. She does...

But what she doesn't see is familiarity, at least, not completely:

"Pyra! ....Right?"

Pyra has heard that some of those who leave and return might forget who they've met here, and that's... well, it can't be helped. That he recalls her name is more than enough. She lifts a hand to his cheek, touch warm-- as always-- just as she's done before, and smiles at him. ] That's right.

It's been a while, but you haven't changed a single bit. [ She laughs. ] Still going without a shirt, I see.

Can't exactly change that without buying one. Which, by the way, is the first thing I did! I just forgot to turn on the Chromawear thing.

[The words come naturally, at least. But the touch, he's not used to. Neither is the nostalgia in her eyes. All he did in his last moments was run. Was this what waited for him if he ever came back? Would Chaldea be the same? A person like him shouldn't let a stranger get this close, but the soothing sensation of chroma brushes his cheek and he hesitates. The core in her chest is warm against his bare skin and almost as if it is remembering, little by little, his body relaxes. It starts in the shoulders, then his neck, but he knows it's just the chroma.

Still—]

Good to know I got a friend around here. Heh. Everything's a blur...

[ She had almost forgotten, too, how melodic his voice sounds, as if it's always on the cusp of telling a joke or bursting into laughter. It's not quite a lullaby, but the softness of it lends the comforting warmth of his arms about her.

But she parts from him, hands sliding from his shoulders down to his hands to take them in hers, her touch careful and respectful, knowing that since he's returned, chroma can be jarring to feel all over again. Guiding him to sit upon the couch once more, she shakes her head once. ] ...Well, that's okay.

We can get to know each other again. [ A pause. ] Such as-- tasting a favorite food for the first time again. Or playing a game you'd forgotten once more.

[ Where is she going with this. ] Don't you find that exciting?

It's always an honor to know a lady like yourself! Just... kinda embarrassed I forgot.

[Especially when the possibility of it happening again is ever within his grasp. He doesn't need Prismatica's moons to do that. Now that she's let go, he can't bring himself to hold her hands as firmly as she does. It wouldn't be fair. They called it moonlacing, didn't they? No matter how good it felt, he couldn't ask her for something like that.]

I mean, I know what it looks like. I swear I'm not pulling your leg. But uh, "tasting your favorite food for the first time"? You sure that's the analogy you wanna go with? Didn't take you for the type, haha! [He's teasing? He's teasing.]

[ ....Tasting favorite food....

Beep boop beep. ]

[ Oh.

Her eyes widen in surprise. ]

[ And then a blush appropriately follows the look of surprise, her gaze darting away to-- the wall, yes, the wall. But only for a moment as the heat crawls up to her ears.

She takes a steadying breath, and.... ]

[ Ends up simply bursting into a fit of soft, light giggles. ] Oh-- [ She swings his hands in hers happily, despite her embarrassment at the innuendo. ]

Oh, you. I didn't mean it like-- [ A laugh. ] like that. [ Aaaaah. ] Hehe~ But I guess it fits into generating chroma.

[She sure is handling this better than he is... Dammit! His propensity to flirt is working against him, because now he's made this even more awkward! Calm down, Yan Qing. You can fix this.]

Uh, did we... do that sort of thing before?

[NOT LIKE THAT.]

[ . . . DID THEY ]

[ ...He seems somewhat put-off.

Pyra cants her head, blinking up at him as she watches his expression; perhaps even... this proximity is too much. ] Would you like to only hold hands for now?

[ ...As if that answers his question. ]

[HEY!! WHERE'S HIS ANSWER!! HEY!!!

No, it's better if he doesn't know. Even if he looks like this, he is pure at heart! Sort of. So when Pyra looks up at him, he can't help but feel heat rise to his cheeks.]

Yes, please.

[Ah, somehow this feels out of character... He's so uncool...]

Um, sorry about breaking into your house and eating your food. I think that's the first thing I shoulda said.

[ And with that permission granted, she reaches for his hand to take in both of hers. As he apologies, her thumb strokes over the ridges of his knuckles tenderly as if to say-- it's okay.

Because it is okay, she doesn't really need to eat.... ] Oh, it's fine, it's fine.

How did you manage to even get in?

[Soothing as the gesture is, this is way too tender than what he's used to. It doesn't help that she's easy on the eyes, either. So he looks away, hoping the color in his cheeks will disappear.]

I kinda stoleyourkey. But don't worry! I'm giving it back right now.

[ Cute... She privately thinks to herself. He's cute when he's like this. ] Oh... oh! I've a better idea--

[ She leans in a bit, her eyes bright. ] Maybe you would like a copy instead?

[ Problem solved, if he ever wants to "break in" to her apartment again, right? ]

[He leans back in turn, but he's barely successful, and Pyra's outrageous idea has only begun to register.]

What? [WHY] Uh, I don't think that's such a good idea! People might think we're, you know...

[He can't make gestures when he's still holding her hands, so he gives them a squeeze instead.]

And you're a good person! You shouldn't just give your key to somebody like me, heh.

....No? [ What's this? She actually looks hurt at his refusal! Her eyes widen, and she stares at him innocently. ]

[ Pyra lifts a hand to her ear, brushing a strand behind it. ] But what if someone misunderstands... that you really are a thief come to break into my apartment! [ But. But he is a rogue. ] You could be hurt! [ She looks at him urgently. ] Or arrested!

And besides...

[ A sigh. ]

"Someone like me"...? You say that as if you're not a good person yourself.

I'm not.

[He's selfish, he's stupid, he let his master—]

If the lady likes to think so, then that's just her own fantasy. But...

[He lifts her chin to observe her eyes and lips, how they might tremble now that he looks at her properly. It's not fair. It's not right. She believes in him so much, and he's barely had to lift a finger. How foolish of her. Or is he the foolish one, letting his guard down?

Finally, he relaxes. A devilish smirk tugs at his lip. Danger — he's used to that.]

Ah, the more you trust me, the more I get curious.

Alright, spit it out. What do you want?

[ She wouldn't even have to know him to understand that sort of smile he dons now. It's like he's planning something, and she can't quite figure out what. Her gaze lingers upon his lips at the question of what does she want, only catching it a moment too late.

It's not as if she doesn't remember what they have done.

Flushing, her eyes quickly correct to meet his... ]

I want...

[ ...She presses a single finger to his lips. ]

....You to accept kindness, without thinking that you have to give anything in return, Shin.

[ A bit of a tall order; she knows a bit of his past, after all, that he might not have had the gentlest of lives. But he can have that sort of softness here; if not with her, then with others. ] Think you can do it?

[ A beautiful man deserves a beautiful life, she thinks. ]

You...

[And here he was, almost sure of what she was asking for. Greed and selfishness neither deserve gentleness nor the kind hesitation before the willing surrender. He was ready to take, if only because he thought she was about to seize everything she wanted. Was he mistaken?

Finally, he lets out a breath and the burden he was holding along with it.]

You're so weird. The hottest guy in this apartment is right here, you know!

[But he was the one acting like he didn't want it...]

[ He's the only guy in her apartment... ] Shin....

[ Is it so weird to wish good for others? He's a friend that has returned, whose touch and smiles she's both missed and company she's craved. He might not remember her completely, but she's willing to be patient for him. ]

Then let me ask you this. [ She scoots closer, enough so that their thighs are touching upon the couch. Loving, hospitable-- she can do that. It's always jarring to know you've been plucked from your own world, and she wants him to know that he is safe here. ] Would you like a welcome back kiss?

[He feels his face heat up again upon the contact, and he fights the urge to move away. He doesn't do this sort of thing as often as people think, but he does think about it. Pyra is easy on the eyes, and she has been nothing but accommodating. No, that's not the right word—it seems to come from a place of sincerity. She is genuinely happy to see him, and he has so desperately wants to feel that. Perhaps it's not fair to her, but if she will give so much of herself to him without hesitation, then...

He is a rogue. All he does is take.]

Is that what you do with all your friends? I don't recommend being kind to everybody, you know.

[The last time someone asked for a kiss, he had to refuse. That was what it meant to be loyal to his cause.

His mission is different now.]

What would happen if I said yes?

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