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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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Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

F. Scott Fitzgerald...?

...

[How? What? It's one thing to have one person sharing the same name with another, but...that is literally the name of his boss. That is literally the same name.]

And what did you say he wrote again? What's The Great Gatsby about?

He wrote a bunch of books! But his most famous was The Great Gatsby which is kind of about this guy, Nick, that watches rich people ruin their lives but doesn't do much about it besides watch. One of those is his friend, Jay Gatsby, who's this mysterious rich person that no one really knows about and he's in love with Nick's cousin, Daisy, who's with someone else.

[ shrugs. he doesn't remember the movie really well, aside from the main characters. ]

Spoilers, Gatsby was actually dirt poor when he fell in love with Daisy and he became rich by doing a bunch of crimes--because apparently selling alcohol in America was a crime at the time--just so he could become rich enough to impress this girl. It doesn't work, though and...he dies! He gets killed and only Nick and some other guy go to his funeral. The end.

[ he takes a deep breath. phew that was a lot to say, even for him! ]

[Okay, that sure is a summary. He doesn't recognize the names of these characters, so that at least makes him feel relieved. Like, it wasn't like this Gatsby guy was married to a girl named Zelda, or anything,]

That's a pretty sad story. [A beat.] I guess I can't watch it because you already spoiled the whole story for me, but that's fine.

Oh, the movies are nowhere near as good as the book! [ he laughs ] But you're right. It's kind of less fun to watch or read something when you already know the ending.

[Right, the book...]

Hey, weird question. Know any other authors from where you come from? I've never heard of Steinbeck or Fitzgerald, personally.

Well, there's lots of authors! I just know some of them because I have a classmate that has a lot of first edition books. And I like to watch movies.

[ he pauses, giving steinbeck a quick look. ]

Are you asking 'cause you wanna know if you know other people with those names? Because not gonna lie, that's kinda cool of a coincidence.

Haha, not at all.

[yes he does]

I just find it interesting to hear of stuff that isn't in my world.

You're not that good of a liar, y'know? If you wanted to know that, you would've just asked that, instead of something so specific.

[ he announces that cheerfully, with a quick shrug. he sees through you and your questions. ]

So come on, just shoot some names. Maybe they're familiar?

Edited 2019-09-12 01:50 (UTC)

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[He still has a smile that's plastered on.]

Says the one who won't give me his actual name. [Hm!] Besides, what does it matter? A few names being the same can just be coincidence.

That's kinda different though. I got my reasons!

[ he seems to be completely unaware of john's stepford smile. or maybe he isn't, and likes egging him on. perhaps it's a little bit of both. ]

Mm, maybe. But if that was the case, then you really wouldn't have cared at all. Soooo, you don't think that. I think.

[that smile is one that says "i will use the maiden sweater to strangle you if you even test me"]

We only just met. What do you know about what I think?

[Backpedal, backpedal...]

I just find it funny, honestly. Even if I was named the same as an author, I've never written a single thing in my life.

Don't get angry now, it's okay!

[ his servant is a serial killer and his best friend is two steps away from being feral at all times. try him. ]

Maybe it means you should start! How 'bout it? Wouldn't it be cool?

I'm not angry.

[says the man with the ability called Grapes of WRATH]

Mm. [A long pause.] Nah.

[ sounds fake. even he thinks it sounds fake, but he finds it funny, so he chuckles. ]

Yeah. Pretty lame reason to start writing, huh? I think if I had another self, I would wanna do the opposite of what he does.

[He shakes his head.]

Why do you even think this guy is "another self"? That just sounds stupid.

But it's cool. Like meeting your past self or future self or even someone from a parallel universe. The last one is probably the most possible one out of all of them, and the one that would probably cause the least trouble.

[ he pauses, thinking about his own words for a moment. maybe they make sense to him. maybe they don't. who knows. ]

Wouldn't you wanna meet another you? I think it'd be interesting.

[His smile turns a bit rueful - meeting another version of himself? It sound stupid, but...to imagine a John Steinbeck that didn't do the things he did...]

[It makes him slightly sick, honestly.]

I think I'm just good with one version of me, and that's, well, me. I already have my hands full with that.

Right, right~.

[ he shakes his head, sighing. ]

To be fair, I don't think things like that are supposed to end happily. For example, they say that if you meet your doppelganger, you have to kill it before it kills you.

...What, really?

[That's a rule???]

Sure it is!

[ flat grins, a hint of mischievousness in his eyes. ]

After all, if they kill you or you end up dying, then they can just take your place.

...That doesn't sound real. Like, I don't really think even a doppelganger would want to take my place.

It's as realistic as suddenly being on an alien planet with a bunch of people from different worlds, right?

...

[He...has a point.]

This is just a fluke.

[ that gets a chuckle out of flat. is he laughing at steinbeck? yes. ]

I’m pretty sure this is way more than a fluke. But that’s probably more than you can understand. That’s fine, though! I guess people need something to call real, or else things will get too confusing for them.

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