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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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Inuzuka Shino, and why does it sound weird when you say that...
[ Nonetheless, he doesn't back away or anything as the most awkward (to him), slow, hesitant hug initiates. He stands there, blinking, muttering: ]
I said don't crush me, not act like I'm made of glass. [ Which, given what the reality was like a few weeks ago when in Amegahara, seems apt enough a comparison in his mind. He takes pity on Josuke, bringing his arms into play and wrapping them around his torso (it's right there, even if he's freaking broad, what kind of teenager are you?!) to give him a proper hug in return.
Shino's also not casually touchy-feely with people who aren't close to him, but he's also willing to embrace the situation, and had totally been taking advantage of awkward situations last month in order to keep himself fed. Thus this whole exchange makes perfect sense to him. ]
See? If you're bothering, at least make it a proper hug!
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Right, right ... Uh, you're kind of a prickly guy, aren't you? Reminds me of someone I know. [ But much less of a bitch, at least so far. Rohan Kishibe, you are the biggest bitch. Josuke was worried about overstepping any boundaries before (and he generally does not tend to get so affectionate with people he's just met), but the other guy just gave him the 'okay', so surely everything is fine. Josuke hugs him back, giving the smaller guy a warm squeeze.
Then, as a woman walks by and is forced to walk around them, shooting Josuke an annoyed look as she does, he realises that their positioning is less than ideal. The both of them are right here, standing right smack in the middle of the pavement in front of the restaurant, and hugging awkwardly. They are probably getting in the way of the people trying to walk by. ]
That lady totally gave me the stinkeye there ... This probably ain't the best place to do this. Let's go -- [ Without much thought, he shifts his grasp to Shino's waist and wraps his arms tight, picking him up like one would pick up a cat that they're trying to move. He then walks them to the side, where they won't be a bother. ] over there.
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[ He grumbles, because yes he can be prickly and quick tempered, but he tends to calm down relatively fast, too. See, he therefore can't be that prickly! He's only prickly over sensible to be prickly over stuff!
Shino is less concerned about being in anyone's way, because they can just? Go around them? It's not that much of an imposition in his eyes.
However, he's also far, far too used to being picked up by the people he knows. Not so much in his true body, but in his more petite thirteen year old cursed form, pretty much everyone he knows has picked him up and carried him around at some point.
Which is to say when Josuke picks him up, he acts on instinct instead of thought, and as awkward as the waist hold is, he not only makes sure to get his arms around Josuke's neck... but he full on monkey clings with his legs, too. Cooperating better than a scruffed cat, but now also giving anyone walking by both an incorrect impression on things (yeah, what do you think when a taller person picks up a shorter person and carries them off toward a wall (it's just the side of the building, out of the flow of traffic, but point nonewithstanding) while they're holding on around their neck and (attempted) hips?
Yeah.
Someone walking by whistles, which flies right over Shino's head, since instead he's realising he just automatically responded to being picked up and that's mortifying?! ]
Hey, hey! What happened to asking?!
[ Says the guy now clinging to Josuke. We're all sorry here, Josuke! ]
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The answer dawns on him when he looks up and sees his stupid manhands clutching onto a guy's waist, and a face looking down at him from above. This guy's actually quite the pretty-boy, but that's besides the point. He's standing here, lifting a guy up by the waist, and this close to holding that guy up against the wall. It's the kind of thing his mom would hit him for if she ever saw this!!!! ]
Hey, isn't this position kinda --! [ Kind of risque! After the realisation hits him like a truck, he's blushing immediately, and in his frantic state he actually drops Shino. It's like dropping the ball, only with a person. Good job, Josuke. Here's hoping the other guy doesn't hit his butt or scratch himself on a bush or something. ]
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[ It still flies right over his head that this is being taken as suggestive, because why would people just assume that? It's not like they're doing anything, positioning aside!
Not that he gets any time to do more than shoot the whistler an annoyed glance, because there's Josuke looking down at his hands, there's Shino glancing down at him as if he has an answer, and then he's being dropped fast enough he's nearly falling to the ground. ]
Kinda wh—aah!
[ He is, however, a grade A clinger, considering also his skill in scaling people to get away from various absolutely terrifying things like insects of a cockroach nature, and so he goes from being held up to now actually dangling from Josuke's neck, his arms clasped tight out of reflex.
He lets go with his legs, because he's not intending to keep having Josuke carting him around without a reason, but even then, he's still... dangling for a moment, now fully hidden by poor Josuke, and meriting a second wolf whistle in the process before he lets go and drops down to his feet. His shirt's rucked up, and he tugs down on it, smoothing it out, shooting Josuke an exasperated look: he's not red in the face because they weren't doing anything, dangit, so why would he be?! Why is Josuke! Don't let people influence you like this!
(That is to say, when he sees how red Josuke's face has gone, he starts blushing partly sympathetically, partly because Josuke's embarrassment makes him start to feel embarrassed too.) ]
Look, could you give me some warning before you pick me up or drop me next time?
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Sorry, sorry, man-- Will definitely keep that in mind.
[ Thankfully, this happened here in this town where nobody knows him, and not back home where the rumours would spread around his highschool like wildfire. ]
Though, this actually gives me an idea. [ The burst of chroma he felt while carrying Shino was definitely stronger than usual, and he has no doubts it made them more money. So, if he can keep carrying the other guy around, they can general way more chroma in a less troublesome fashion than hugging in the middle of a street! ]
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Wait, wait, where'd the pink arm go?
[ He asks, instead of the logical question of "what idea did you get," and pokes at Josuke's arm, as if prodding him will cause the pink arm to re-manifest. It's kind of novel, because when Kakyoin summoned his green melon rope guy, the whole spirit had been outside of him, but Josuke's partial manifestation reminds Shino far more of his own forming of Murasame as a being separate from his arm. ]
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Keeping him out for too long wastes chroma, but I guess I can show you just once. [ Since Shino so generously offered him chroma, and he seems like a good enough guy that Josuke feels like they can be friends. Crazy Diamond phases out of Josuke in full, hovering over them both in his pink, campy-looking, bulky glory. ] I call him 'Crazy Diamond'.
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When the spirit fully manifests, he's... so strange looking! He can't help but think he's strange! In a cool way rather than a weird way. Shino blatantly stares up at him, hands finding his hips to rest on them. ]
So cool! Is his armour that hard or something? [ Since he does look like he's wearing armour, ignoring all the big gaps between plating. He's got spikes and a helmet, too, and Shino can't decide what the possible influence might be. Samurai? Doesn't quite fit. European? He's only seen that kind of armour drawn in books, ones from the Church. ] What exactly is he? He doesn't feel demonic.
[ Because that is a Normal Thing to say to someone you just met, right? Shino is totally going to try to see if he can manage to prod some part of the hovering Crazy Diamond, but he is, well, both short and between Josuke and the wall. Best way to protect your soul from overcurious humans-turned-demon, just don't let them near it! ]
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[ 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond', by Pink Floyd! That's where his stand got its namesake. Josuke totally expects Shino to know the song, because come on, it's Pink Floyd. Still, it's nice that someone out there actually think Crazy Diamond looks cool. Josuke keeps being told his stand looks tacky, and he honestly cannot see how? Pink with hearts all over is majorly cool, okay.
But Shino can touch if he wants. Crazy Diamond lands onto the ground, showing Shino his hands. Josuke himself finds it strange that Shino's first thought was whether the stand was a demon or not, but then again, maybe this guy's just superstitious. ] He's kinda like my soul, but not ... Guess it'd be easier to call him my 'life energy'. Mr. Jotaro could probably explain this better than me.
[ That guy is around here somewhere ... ]
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[ Not that he could know about a song from a musician who existed decades after his point in time, but he knows all of one song anyway, and that one song mentions diamonds in no way, shape, or form.
Shino definitely takes one of Crazy Diamond's hands in his, turning it over and tracing his palm with his finger, fascinated that a soul, that life energy, could look anything like this. He's seen different energies, in a sense, but they didn't have this kind of independent form. And everything about Crazy Diamond still feels human, which makes sense; Josuke is human as far as Shino can tell.
Murasame's interest stirs only long enough to dismiss wanting anything to do with a human. Unless it's a human harming his person, humans are existences he won't bother himself to touch without direction. ]
Either way, you mean you're both each other. So he's an extension of you.
[ Now is when Shino looks between Josuke and Crazy Diamond, like he's trying to spot similarities. Which, frankly, is harder to do when you don't know a person's personality, just outward appearances, and those don't really... match.
... Then again, imagine him and Murasame matching. They might not have been made from each other, or by each other, but they're certainly bound together now. ]
And he's your power, given form. That's why he eats up your Chroma, right?
[ Someone stop Shino from trying to see how much bigger Crazy Diamond's hand is than his. (The answer is: much bigger, but look, Crazy Diamond has big hands! And Shino is, to his annoyance, not a big guy!) ]