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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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[ The voice is almost unfamiliar to Weiss, so Mercury's name doesn't register in her head when he yells at her to hurry up. It's definitely annoying, though. She's not checking herself out, but the dress she's put on has a zipper in the back that she seems to have difficulty getting up.

When she opens the door, it's with a scowl, ready to chew out whoever's at the other side. The door is half-open, though he might be able to see her exposed back from the mirror's reflection. ]

Why don't you wait for your turn?!

[ Then it hits her. That face, that— everything. Her eyes go wide and she suddenly feels unsafe. She immediately goes back inside and slams and locks the door behind her. ]

[ Ah. That's a valid reaction. She seems super uncomfortable - which really means that now he's well within his own comfort zone. ]

I'd say it's rude to slam the door in a guy's face, but you know what they say - once an ice queen, always an ice queen.

[ As if he's one to talk about what's "rude"... ]

[ There's no such saying! Fuck off, Mercury!!! ]

You were the rude one who started banging on the door! [ The ice queen thing, she'll ignore. It's not like she can say anything about it?! She used to be pretty cold. ] Go away!

[ She definitely doesn't sound calm right now. She's literally trapped and is weaponless. The only good thing so far is that Mercury hasn't punched his way through the door. Maybe he'll leave her alone because she told him to go away. ]

[ Maybe he'll leave her alone because-- oh, Weiss. Weiss, Weiss, Weiss. Who do you think you're talking to, here?

...

Also, "punched" through the door?? Who do you think you're talking to here?????? ]

Last I checked, I don't take orders from you. Think I'll stay!

[ Lucky her. ]

You sound spooked. Surely you're not worried about little old me?

I'm not!

[ Said through gritted teeth. She's definitely in denial. OF COURSE SHE'S SPOOKED?? What the fuck. The last time she saw him, they were in Haven and fighting each other??? Not to mention, his boss is the reason why she should be dead right now????? ]

I'm... fitting a lot of things, so I'm not going to be out here for a while. I'm sure there's an empty room by now.

[ So really........ go away.................... ]

There isn't.

[ Said with such immediacy that either it's something that he can very easily tell from where he stands, or he just didn't bother to check. Which one is it? That's for him to know and her to assume! ]

Oh, I know! Why don't we share. It's not like you take up a lot of space, I'm sure we can both fit in there.

What? [ Did she hear that right? Jesus. Her own heart is racing and it's hard to tell if everything just sounds softer or something. ] You're not coming in here!

[ It's not even the matter of her sharing a room with a boy or anything. He's an enemy!

It also doesn't seem to have registered with Weiss that Mercury is doing all this just to annoy her. ]

[ At what point, he wonders, will she try something drastic? Will he get in trouble for pushing her that far? He's definitely being antagonistic, but he's technically not threatening her...

And he also doesn't care if he gets in trouble.

So. ]

Don't be silly, of course I am.

[ At which point he just kind of... jiggles the handle a little, to give the impression that he's trying to come in. It's locked, of course, but it's all about the theatrics. ]

We've got so much to catch up on.

We just saw each other at Haven. That wasn't a long time ago!

[ The gasp she lets out is more than audible even with the door between them. She's quick to cover her mouth with her hand and eyes dart from one corner to another just to try and find something to use for defending herself. She could use a Glyph, but she needs something to cast it with.

!!

The clothes hanger!

Yeah, she's definitely grabbing that and pointing it at the door lock to make it a lot heavier than it should be. Even turning the handle should be difficult to do now. And in the case that he manages to break though, she'll just have to use her ice magic. She's not that well-versed in it yet, but god. She's gonna slap his face and freeze his cheek if she can. ]

[ He blinks as the handle suddenly... won't jiggle anymore, and it doesn't take too long for him to piece together what she did. He doesn't know the entirety of what her glyphs can do ~~neither does Rooster Teeth, let's be real~~ but having seen her combat footage from the tournament once upon a time he can puzzle it out. ]

You know, the quickest way to get rid of me would be to finish up what you're doing and get out. You're making this worse for yourself.

[ Victim blaming! That's our Mercury Black! ]

And I'm not done, so why don't you just wait patiently without saying anything? Maybe wait elsewhere so I won't have to see you once I'm finished.

[ Don't snap at him??? Weiss will get mad at just about anything to prove she's right. Right now, she hasn't done anything wrong, so she definitely believes she has every right to get mad.

Mad might not be the right word though. She's agitated. Mercury needs to leave so she can calm down and get out of here. She 100% can't hold off Mercury on her own if they end up fighting. And since he's an enemy, she really can't trust that him. He could attack her at any time. ]

... You know what, this is getting dull. You win, I'm outta here. I'll see you around, though, don't worry.

[ And just like that, he's

not

going anywhere

because he's a fucking liar ]

[ It's a wrong move on Weiss' end, because she... actually takes his word for it. There's a lot of rustling and she puts on all the dresses she wants to fit. It takes her about five more minutes until she's done. The ones with zippers on the back that are difficult to zip up aren't going to get purchased, unfortunately.

Thinking that she's fine, she opens the door and walks out ever so casually, a couple dresses in her arms. Little does she know... ]

Oh my god, I thought I was going to die waiting out here!

[... Mercury is right next to the door, leaning against the wall with his arms folded over his chest. To his credit, he doesn't look even remotely like he's about to come at her or take a swing. So that's nice!

He also... figures she might react very poorly (as if that wasn't the intent in the first place), so he's ready to move if she comes at him. ]

[ She nearly jumps when she hears his voice. She still looks jumpy when she looks at him, even though it doesn't look like he's going to do anything to her. Good. At the very least, if he tries anything, she can easily run and gain distance. ]

Why are you still here?!

Other rooms are still full!

...

[ ... ]

And I wanted to see the stupid look on your face.

[ There it is. ]

Well, you saw it.

[ She rolls her eyes. She doesn't think her face was that stupid, so whatever. You can have it, Mercury. ]

Happy?

Eh. I'd give it a three.

[ Out of what?? ]

You're a jumpy little thing, aren't you?

We're not friends. What makes you think I'm going to be comfortable around you?

[ Honestly asking here. ]

Didn't expect "comfortable". But you're supposed to be a big strong huntress or whatever now, right?

[ He tilts his head one way, then the other, lifting his hands and creating a frame with his fingers to view her through. ]

Not really seeing it, is all I'm saying.

[ She's been here for half a year without getting into any fights. She's been training, sure, but she's definitely let her guard down. That was a mistake.

Of course, that's never going to be said out loud. Especially not to the likes of one (1) Mercury Black ]

I'm not allowed to have a life outside of that?

Oh, I don't care about that. It's just... locking yourself in a dressing room? Yelling "go away" like it'll actually work? Pretty sad display. Hate to see it, really.

[ He certainly doesn't sound like he hates to see it. Funny, that. ]

Doing the family real proud, I'm sure.

[ Like she cares what her family thinks, but he's gone beyond annoying her to insulting her and that's just not something she can allow. ]

Like you've always got it together.

[ She doesn't intend to keep arguing though, so she just leaves it there and changes the topic. ]

I don't know how long you're going to be here, but stay away from my friends and my team.

[ Probably not intimidating or anything coming from Weiss Schnee, who is wielding dresses and not a sword, but!!! She needs to say it, anyway. ]

Like you know me.

[ ... The reverse is also true, because it's not like he really knows a damn thing about her beyond a surface-level impression, but it's fine. It's fine.

Her command actually makes him laugh, which is pretty much never a good thing. ]

Because I'm totally going to take orders from you. I go where I want! If that's a problem, try to stop me.

Like you know me!

[ PETTY!!! She doesn't really have a comeback for that last one though, so she just... turns to take her leave. She needs to tell Ruby right away about today. ]

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real estate b2

these dressing rooms contain so many castmates

collect them all

when do i find port in the maiden sweater

please leave

i could have said jacques

STOP

okay okay okay................................................................. oobleck tho

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