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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.
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.
▶ 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.
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.
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.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ IMPORTANT! By request, we've uploaded image samples for the Prissy Polyp clothing collections! Note these are merely samples for a visual guide and we will leave more selections to players.
▶ 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 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
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ IMPORTANT! By request, we've uploaded image samples for the Prissy Polyp clothing collections! Note these are merely samples for a visual guide and we will leave more selections to players.
▶ 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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In any case, it can't hurt to turn on the charm, so he turns towards the person, smiles, and averts his gaze politely; that is to say, he averts his gaze from where he thinks the person's eyes are. He'd just asked about wine shops and this person appeared, therefore he'll make this guess: ]
Oh, hello. Do you know of any good places? I'd be delighted to accompany you.
[ The agitated street vendor, he seems to ignore completely, as the poor man shouts: I'll... I'll take 250 Chroma! Uh, 200, not a bit less! ]
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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?
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That said, it would be a very bold lady to touch his shoulder like this. While his mind is clicking through the possibilities (tall, bold lady vs. very nice-smelling man) that touch is enough to moonlace a little, enough to restore his vision ever so slightly. He shifts his eyes sideways, stealing a glance.
...
Nope, can't tell anything yet. And his ears are only restored enough to hear a rising inflection in the person's voice. A question. Uh... he'd inquired about wine shops, and so now perhaps he's being asked about his preferences. ]
If there's a place you like, I'm sure I'll like it too.
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Nope, he's still focused on the most important task at hand. While his answer doesn't quite fit what he asked, if he's leaving it in his hands, he's leaving it in his hands! Shi Qingxuan smiles brightly and pats his shoulder. ]
In that case, I hope I won't disappoint you! It's one of my favorites, after all. Though you know, it's fine to say what you like. There's a good variety here when it comes to food and drinks, so if you want something particular, you can usually find it somewhere.
[ He just chatters on like that as they walk, sticking at his side and letting his hand rest on his shoulder. It isn't too strange, he thinks. A little overly familiar, but so many people here are like that on a regular basis, it shouldn't be a problem. (And who doesn't enjoy this kind of low-intimacy moonlacing? It's convenient...)
His hair and skin sure do smell like a flower orchard in bloom, though. ]
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And with all of this casual, low-intimacy moonlacing, his hearing finally improves to the point that he can hear the last part of what she's saying, in a low and sonorous voice:
if you want something particular, you can usually find it somewhere.
So, that settles it. He's a mark, and she's working. He stops walking all of a sudden. ]
You should know, I'm recently in town and I don't have much money—er, "chroma"—to spare for, er, particulars, hahaha!
[ He isn't kidding. The poisoned state of his body means he's in constant Chroma debt; almost everything he generates through casual contact goes into staving off the poison, with almost nothing left in his account. ]
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Ah, so that's it. This is probably why he's been acting so shy and so strange this whole time. He feels awkward about not having the money to pay for the item he broke or for the wine he wants. ]
That's all right. You don't need to worry about that. I'll treat you this time, and when you're in a better state, it can be your treat.
[ And now moves his hand to pat him on the back. ] Besides, we're generating chroma right now! The both of us will have more than enough in no time, ahahaha!
[ This is what he tells himself to make up for the fact he doesn't need a poison racking his body to bleed chroma like water through a sieve. He just needs to be himself. ]
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You're a man!
[ It's a complete non-sequiteur to their conversation, although it probably doesn't sound like one, as if he's objecting to "generating chroma with a man," when really all he's doing is exclaiming on new information. ]
...
Why do you smell so nice?
[ He sounds annoyed, but it's mainly with himself for not figuring it out sooner. He has the nose of a fragrance master, how could he have been fooled like that? ]
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Clearing his throat. ] Yes? Isn't that what makes this sort of thing less awkward? If I were a woman, people would stare at us like this.
[ And some people here have no sense of shame! Well, enough about that. His awkward new friend is being more awkward than ever. Why is his scent suddenly an issue? Wait—
He pales a little before he carefully asks: ] Ah, could it be you...only now realized I'm a man...?
[ He might not be the most masculine man out there by any means, but he's never been mistaken for a woman when he's in his male form. My good bro, are your eyes and ears okay!? Shi Qingxuan is fairly sure he neither looks nor sounds like a woman! It wouldn't be a problem if he did, but...this has never happened before! It's completely baffling! ]
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Ah—hahaha.
[ He puts on a reassuring smile, and reaches up to ruffle the youth's hair. ]
Don't worry about it. It's no big deal. A year or two, and no one will make that mistake again. In the meantime, take it as a compliment!
[ Good save? Good save! He slides an arm around the other's waist. ]
So, "generating Chroma," right? And wine, that's what we were talking about.
[ That's what he was talking about, anyway? Who knows what the youth was talking about, but he'll drive the conversation along that way if he can. ]
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????
He has not been treated this way since he was an actual child. What in the world...?!
Shi Qingxuan laughs awkward, trying to dissolve this atmosphere that's becoming almost too awkward for him. Even if a hundred more years pass, he won't look different! And many, many centuries have passed with no-one mistaking his male form for female!
What a strange man...
But women are more beautiful than men, and the vanity in him says, yes, he can take this as a compliment in the end! ]
Hahaha! There's no problem thinking I'm beautiful! A beautiful person is a beautiful person either way, aren't they? Hahaha! Though, if I were a woman, you certainly wouldn't make the same mistake.
[ Yes. Anyway, yes! Let's hold onto each other and generate chroma! ]
Right, so they told you already how generating chroma works, didn't they? As long as we hold onto each other like this, we'll just build more and more. And with that, we can afford to treat ourselves a little...
[ He chuckles lightly, as though there's something on his mind. ]
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what.
Like, seriously, what? Is this.... someone like that confused child, Cao Niangzi? This one is even more shameless than that one, he decides. Who even called him beautiful?
(he is good-looking, but that's not the point!) ]
Treat yourself a little? Why, are you poor? Somebody so beautiful [ there's a tiny, teasing emphasis on the word ] ought to be rolling in Chroma. Or...
[ His brows twitch, as if he's thinking about something. And then he looks up and asks innocently: ]
...or are you very shy?
[ His new friend is rather extremely far from shy, obviously, so his innocent look lasts about a second before it devolves into a big grin. ]
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Sir...sir... Did Xie-xiong put you up to this? Qingqiu? Saying it like that, aren't you also essentially saying he has no reason to ever be chroma-starved? The sparkling of the rings on his hands and bracelets on his wrists say exactly why someone who is both beautiful and not at all shy can end up with no chroma to spare.
Though, that finery is probably also why this man thinks he cannot possibly be poor!
His smile is strained as he laughs with a pale face, brows knit together. He gives him a friendly pat on the shoulder. ]
You're shameless! You know, if you want this Wind Master to treat you, you only need to ask.
[ With his own teasing grin, he adds: ] Though, surely someone like you should have nothing worry about, either. Aren't you rather bold?
[ What, with that arm around his waist! You aren't shy either! And he isn't unattractive; not beautiful, per se, but certainly handsome. Not that attractiveness should matter between friends? ]
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