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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.

▶ Questions
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[ what the heck!! this isn't fair! she's supposed to be the spoiled one around here, not him! but it really is about time she takes a dip in the pool, and they're friends now, so...

maybe it should be fine. ]

All right, all right already. Just don't whine anymore, it makes you sound even stupider. [ says the eternal whiner. she carefully gets up on her feet, dusting her dress off. ] I'll go change over there. P-Promise not to look, okay?

[ even though she can just magic herself into it asap... she's baby, okay. it won't take her too long to go into the woods to poof into a swimsuit that won't drastically change up her saint graph and come back to the springs again anyway. she's still rather shy though, face thoroughly red. ]

There. Happy now? I'm gonna enter the water like you asked so that you won't ever look at... N-Never mind.

[ she means her waist, but she doesn't want to mention it in case yq's gonna continue being an ass when she completely submerges herself in the water. ]

[He seriously doesn't get why she's hiding in the woods with the chinchillas, nor does he understand what she's so desperate to hide. She's pretty? Probably not as pretty as he is, though. Ah well. Self-esteem's half the battle. He should know.]

Ohhh, lookin' good, Okki! Hahahaha, what're you acting so shy for? Here, I'll help you out.

[Because if there's anything he's good at (and he is good at a lot of things), it's being a hype man. He clears his throat and begins speaking in a deeper, announcer-like voice, pretending to read from his imaginary cards.]

Aaaand hailing from the hauntingly beautiful castle of Himeji, we have contestant number 8: the gorgeous and talented Miss Osakabehime! [Then he cups his hands around his mouth and makes the sound of a crowd screaming because he's a dork.] This is the part where you strut down the catwalk and strike a pose. I see Medb do it all the time.

I-I can never pull off something like that! Jeez, don't you know what character archetype I usually am?

[ she's the obligatory shy girl who doesn't look too bad in swimsuits, duh! her self-esteem is practically nonexistent, but she'll give props for yq for lifting her spirits a little. just a tiny bit.

she stomps down the imaginary catwalk instead and dives into the water, splashing yq for the nth time in the process. so much for his canonical beauty, huh. even though he'd still look pretty when wet, goddammit. ]

I'm in, yay~! But it's not really a competition when it's just me, huh.

[ Osakabehime is in high spirits, so that's good. It's a better look than keeping to her gloomy self all day. But even small victories aren't won without sacrifices. Yan Qing spits water out of his mouth yet again. He was born under an unlucky star, so maybe these things are just normal. That doesn't mean he's going to sit down and take it. ]

You know what? You're right.

[ Yan Qing used SPLASH! A wave crashes down Osakabehime, drenching her face in cold spring water.

Let it be known that he's only hot when he stops doing things. ]

Hahaha, gotcha! Now we're even!

--Hyaah!!

[ it's super effective! she wipes at her face, wrinkling her nose before smacking yq back with water again. he's annoying, but... it's working, she's not as depressed as she was while earlier. ]

S-Stop, stop! We're not here for that! You owe me a story, remember?

[ He laughs and laughs, his annoyance already forgotten. After all, she's in the water now, and that's what matters! ]

Hehe. Right, right! I remember. Well, it sounds like you want me to start from the beginning. Ah, it's the first time a princess has been so interested in me! I'm getting kinda nervous! I'm no Shakes or Scheherazade, so cut me some slack, okay?

[ Without warning, he wraps an arm around her shoulder and gestures toward the horizon. ]

It all started when my parents died in an alleyway in Gotham City...

[ He laughs sheepishly. ]

Uh, I'm kidding. I don't really like telling this part, sorry. Or any other part of it. My parents did die, though...

[ did he really try to tell that infamous backstory to the resident batgirl of chaldea. seriously.

her shoulders tense at being grabbed so casually and -- oh, that's kind of awkward to hear nonetheless. osakabehime didn't have parents at all as a youkai, nor does she know how it feels to have one in the first place, so she absolutely has no idea on how to react to that. ]

Y-Y-You don't have to tell me everything from the top... Just the important details of your legend should do it. O-Or you can just tell me what your True Name is! I won't judge, no way...

Ahhh, that's the hard part about it. Water Margin's just so long...

[...]

Uh, pretend I didn't say that. Keep guessing!

[ HOLD IT, she definitely caught that! the water margin definitely sounds familiar to her, but she wouldn't have known about that unless it had something to do with her interests... like - ]

--Ah!

[ and then it's her turn to clamp down both her hands on yq's shoulders! ]

Video game! Your legend was adapted into a video game, wasn't it?

Edited 2019-09-11 01:10 (UTC)

[He... Pinches her cheeks and pulls on them.]

Why do you remember the video game and not the source material, oi?

[ she had that coming but owwwww ]

Wh-What's wrong with that? At least it's more accessible that way! Even if the games don't exactly follow the story at this point.

[ at least her interest on yan qing has been piqued? for better or for worse. ]

So, which one of those 108 guys are you? Unless you kind of embody all of them...?

[ i literally don't know anything about suikoden im so fucking sorry ]

Edited 2019-09-11 02:07 (UTC)

Hahahahaha! I'm not that powerful. In fact, I think my boss would kill me if I tried to do that! But I'm flattered you'd think so. Ahhh, so you do have a cute side to you after all.

[ He pats her head. So she wasn't cute before... ]

Why don't you rack your brains for that one, princess? For the record, there ain't a lot of hot guys in that one. I'm just saying!

[ she's definitely cute! you can't be a shy girl decked in pink and bat decor and not be cute?

now shush, she's closing her eyes and humming in deep thought over here. ]

Hmm, I don't really know... You say that there aren't a lot of hot guys in it, but I think you're just underestimating doujin artists here...

[ she's never felt so attacked.......... ]

Edited 2019-09-14 11:50 (UTC)

Hmm? Am I?

[ He wouldn't know. He's too normie to participate in fandom. ]

Ah, yeah... Now that you mention it, there was this one guy there who'd get the attention of all the ladies — and men too! What was his name again? Yan... Uh, Yan Qing? Something like that. He could take down enemies bigger than him in a single swoop with his martial arts! He had deadly aim with a crossbow! He took down Fang La and won the heart of the most beautiful courtesan of the land. [ He sighs dreamily. ] What a man, that Yan Qing...

[ kill him ]

...Oh, is that so.

[ she nods sagely. hm, hm. ]

So that means we can cross that guy off this long list, right? Only a hundred and seven more guys to go...

[ you're not fooling anyone here, dude ]

Edited 2019-09-14 12:15 (UTC)

[ panic! ]

Uh, wait? Osakabe? Hime? Osakabehime-chan-sama? Aincha gonna consider it for like, at least two seconds? I mean, I'm Pan An or Lanling, but I am a looker...

I mean, that guy sounds like an Archer from your description alone so that can't be it... But there must be a reason why you brought him up first. Maybe because he's super awesome that he caught your eye like that.

[ is she kidding at this point? who knows. it'd be funny to actually beat yq at his own game, though. ]

Yeah, I got the hots for him— No, stop right there! I could be an Archer if I wanted to!

A-ha. So you are Yan Qing.

[ LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE GOT HIM ]

Edited 2019-09-14 13:37 (UTC)

...

[ To be fair, he can be stupid.

Dammit! Twice in a day! ]

[ But in a way, he wanted to tell her anyway? He just wanted to give her a hard time. So maybe he's not entirely stupid. Ah, he's just way too benevolent!

It's okay. Be cool. ]

Ah, ah. The Skillful Star's cover is blown! And I would've gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling otaku. I guess I have no choice but to give you a reward!

[ a sudden sense of foreboding-- no, that's definitely just her pessimism talking. yan qing wouldn't take revenge for his own stupidity this quickly... right?

right??? ]

O-Okay? And that would be...?

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