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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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[ You know what Lapis? You right and you should say it. But Malik laughs, not at all thrown by her assessment. ]

So my point still stands! You've made it this far, ocean or no ocean. Stop being so focused on trivial matters out of your control.

[ Yeah maybe take your own advice there, buddy. ]

[ok, but you know what -]

I think the stupid things are the only ones I can control right now.

Then what is it that you really want?

[ Yeah we're done playing the vague game. Spit it out, girl. ]

[alright dude, but you asked for this gigantic cloud of depression to open up and storm on top of you. just remember that.]

I want to go home. But that wasn't an option even before I came here.

[and, suddenly, all those legwarmers in her arms feel awfully pointless. Lapis is impressed with herself, in her own way; it had been an admirably long time before this inescapable melancholy had caught up with her again. did that count as improving?]

[ Just repress it like he does. It's fine!! ]

...Stick with me and I can help you. I have a way of making things happen.

[ Well. It's not an outright lie, but it is misleading. 'Making things happen' tended to include coercion and brainwashing, which he couldn't even do here if he wanted to. Not with his cursed ancient artifact missing in action. However, this is more of an exercise in gauging the situation, and to see if Lapis is someone to keep tabs on for future reference. ]

[gestures?? at Malachite????

speaking of Malachite, she's foremost in Lapis' mind as she stares up at Malik when he makes that offer, her gaze painfully sharp - an interesting contrasted to the dull disinterest it usually bears. he's certainly struck onto something interesting by attempting to plumb these depths, although how far he'll have to dig to fully understand it remains to be seen.]

...I'm not going to fuse with you.

[if she even could. he was human, but this place was strange. it seems like a wise thing to make clear from the beginning.]

[ He laughs again. ]

I don't want to fuse. [ He doesn't even know what that is, but that aside-- ] I just want to help. I'm a nice guy, you can trust me.

[ He may not be overtly aggressive like Jasper nor the resulting Malachite, but his anger isn't entirely a far cry from theirs... ]

[come on Malik, your song is playing. let's dance.]

If I really could you probably wouldn't need to tell me that.

[she'd had her brain picked and her emotions played like marionette strings too many times to really fall for that. that said...she's looking at him appraisingly for a moment or two before giving a lopsided shrug.]

But I don't think there's much you could do to me that hasn't happened already. I guess I'll give it a try.

[thanks Lapis, very nice.]

[ it was only a matter of time before that song would haunt me ]

Oh, I'm sorry, did you want me to say that we're friends?

[ That disgusts him to say, but his tone stays light and playful. ]

[at least I was kind enough not to go full memelord and link the Jojo ed. you're welcome.]

Why? I've only met you once.

[it's genuine bafflement that he gets in return, because she just does not understand why someone would want to be that close right away. they've had a good talk in this weird store, but nothing worth pledging your undying loyalty over. did...did humans do that? was that normal?]

[ maybe another jojoke for another time....... ]

Some people are like that. But don't worry! I don't even know your name, so I won't say that you're my friend if you don't want me to.

[ He understand the bafflement and is actually quite thankful he can avoid such a moniker. "Friend," ugh. It's just another weakness to exploit, like he did with only days prior to arriving here. That's just what happens when you're in a Shonen manga and want to aggressively friend any remotely decent-presenting person. Morons. ]

[man, tell her about it. before this test drive she was trapped in a canon where the need to redeem overrode common sense a good 90% of the time. what was so bad about just never forgiving and going to your grave angry and bitter?]

It's probably for the best. You might start expecting things that aren't going to happen otherwise.

[you know, like becoming a physical manifestation of a toxic relationship.]

[ If only he had come from the canon point where he banished his mental illness and everyone forgave him for being a psychopath. So you know what? Mood. ]

How so? I think you've gotten me all wrong... Lofty expectations would only put pressure on you, and that's not what I want.

[ He's already an abuser, might as well take the next step and be Malachite-adjacent in spirit?? ]

[angry floating eye Dark Malik has not yet died for your sins. you must actually deal with them?? on your own now??? or some bullshit.]

What I mean is that I'm used to failing, so it wouldn't bother me if I didn't end up being useful in the right way. But people get desperate when their plans don't work, and that's...not really something I want to deal with again, if I can help it.

[Malik is no Steven, and so disappointing him isn't concerning enough to find its way into her decision-making process. but she remembers how Jasper had crumbled to the point of unstoppable insanity, how the Crystal Gems had destroyed her future because of their own dying gambits...this was a different world. the chance was slim to none, but she didn't want to jeopardize the possibility that she might find more than five minutes of peace here.]

...it's nice of you to think about anyway, though. Even if it's just being practical.

[ Haha. Now that's a good joke. Coping? Never heard of her. ]

The offer still stands. I'm not in the habit of you losing, you see.

[ Except that he just had, prior to coming here. Like every other time before it, though, he rationalizes it as not his fault. It's never his fault. It's always someone else, someone who doesn't listen, like that ungrateful asshole Bakura. It's never been about trust, even if he had tried to use that rationale just a minute ago. It's always about control. Winning. Getting his way.

He doesn't even know what he wants right now, but getting people on his "side" couldn't hurt his chances. Maybe. Besides, Lapis is a girl, what's she gonna do to him?? She may have been on the verge of anger before, but she looks rather non-threatening. Nobody to be afraid of. ]

[

who's gonna tell him.]

That just means you have a lot to be afraid of.

[the more you won, the more there was to lose the next time. Lapis may have been forced to make her home at rock bottom but there was a strange sort of freedom in that, something that she'd clung to and ultimately used to break free of her real-world shackles. things simply could not get any worse for her. there was no longer anything that could truly be called frightening.

that sounds awfully (comically) like a threat when said aloud, however, and Lapis has absolutely no idea. she's just a four foot tall rock with an armload of passe accessories, talking philosophy with Egypt's very own Magic Mike. who could expect anything approaching social consciousness from her?]

But I'll keep it in mind. We probably have time.

Quite the contrary. I have nothing to be afraid of.

[ Said more to bolster his own ego, reinforce the lie he keeps telling himself to keep his facade intact. Deep down, there's a very real, visceral fear of too many things to count. Ignoring it makes it go away. Ignoring it doesn't give any of it power over him.

For now, that's the best he can ask for. ]

...Alright. I think we're done here. I wouldn't want to keep you from trying out your new clothing more than I already have. Just think about what we've talked about... Our paths will cross again if they're meant to.

[if you say so, is what she thinks, and maybe it's even readable on her face, but Lapis refrains from actually verbalizing that. what did it matter to her if he decided sitting so high up on the mountaintop made him invincible? it sure as hell worked for the diamonds, so there wasn't any real way to be sure that a human couldn't manage the same, even if it seemed unlikely.

and if he toppled...well, it wasn't like that impacted her at all.]

...it's not that big of a city.

[she'd managed to keep her mouth shut once during this line of dialogue, which of course means that she's unable to keep from pointing out the obvious and completely ruining all of Malik's mystical bullshit. they were part of a small subset of people in a relatively small metropolis. the odds were pretty good they'd see each other again whether it was meant to be or not. with Malik's luck she was probably his goddamn hallmate in the free lodging.

in fact he better hope she is in some fashion or another if he wants to be spitefully petty about that comment, because immediately afterwards she's turning on her heel and walking straight for the door. apparently things like 'goodbye' or 'fucking tact' were not included in the illustrious Homeworld empire manufacturing booklet. or paying for goods, come to think of it. hello, Lapis???

at least it won't be as big of a loss for the store as it might have. she keeps shedding legwarmers as she walks, leaving a little 80s-inspired trail behind her like some sort of Flashdancer-themed fairytale. you're really picking some fantastic potential allies here, let me tell you.]

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