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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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Oh! Yes, I did. Just a little less than an hour ago.
[ Slight nervousness is evident in her tone. Everything is just so alien to her. But she clears her throat and regains herself, a little shy of how worn out her uniform was but she has to represent her militia well in this new world. ]
I'm Juno, by the way. They told us to just pick any room with an open door, but I couldn't tell if this one is taken and the owner just left it open! I'm still getting used to doors that open themselves...
no subject
Less than an hour ago? That means she hasn't seen the city sights yet. She looks nervous (understandably), and she just said that she's unused to automatic doors. It's a hint that tells him that she's not used to all this technology. ]
To be honest, I haven't been paying attention either. But you'll know through the front desk.
[ He's on the independent side, so he's normally minding his own business unless people need him. He hasn't met all his neighbors because of that. He used to be more anti-social, but he's been gradually getting better at being with people. ]
It's Ayer. Are you signing up? I'll show you how.
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Much obliged! That would make me happy.
[ She waits for Ayer to lead the way since he seemed more knowledgeable of how things go here. She'd wait a bit and try to keep up with him once they start heading down to the front desk. ]
I do think that room is nice. It's got a pretty view of the courtyard outside that I could hear the birds chirping.
[ She keeps their conversation going with a little statement like that, while her mind wanders back to her past. Chirping birds were such a peace for her and the others in her squad to hear, it was far better than distant gunfire. She puts her hands behind her back and leans forward a little, looking at Ayer as she walks with him ]
How long have you been here, Ayer?
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[ Happy? This girl's easy to please, much like his comrades back home. Ayer may think it's weird and sometimes annoying, but he actually has a soft spot for such types because of his friends. He's unlikely to ever show or admit it though, so all he does is look at her with the same serious expression.
Ayer keeps his eyes forward, walking on to lead her to the reception area. Most front desks in this world are either self-service using technology or run with robots; though there's still the occasional human front desk, it isn't the case for these apartments. So Ayer shows her how to pull the console, then brings up the map directory where it shows rooms in red and blue. The blue ones are vacant. ]
That room's free. Click on this, then it will ask for a confirmation.
[ On that map, he points at the room she wanted earlier. ]
no subject
[ She giggles quietly, just following Ayer's lead and kind of teasing his stoic demeanor. Just walking and letting her eyes wander at whatever catches her attention, Juno keeps up with Ayer until they make it to the front desks. The automated panels of the reception area was what intimidated Juno earlier, but having Ayer willing to help is a weight off her shoulders. She watches with fascination as he pulls the console and watches the electronic devices do their magic ]
Wow... These "electronics" are something I don't think I can even dream about. I'm sure even the elves would be jealous by these.
[ She does as told, gingerly touching the panels and feeling a tinge of satisfaction when she clicked the home she wanted. The simplicity of it gave her goosebumps, making her giggle and squeal that she forgot to click the confirmation ]
Oh there! Click!
[ She confirms, seeing the confirmation that makes the place officially her own ]
Amazing! I never thought I'd own a home of my own. Maybe this world isn't so bad after all!
no subject
[ Everyone pretty much has to get comfortable eventually. Juno seems very cheerful and optimistic, so Ayer isn't worried. She'll be able to adjust well as long as she maintains that positivity. He's more worried about the growing embarrassment in him since her bright energy is making him conscious… ]
I'm not sure how they work either. There's technology in my world, but they're nothing compared to this world's advancement.
[ It's actually pretty frightening at first, but Ayer learned to adjust. He's a skyfarer, an adventurer per se, so he's thankfully experienced on dealing with the unknown. It helps that the locals are nice and accommodating for the most part.
When Juno is finished, Ayer returns the console and turns to face her again. ]
… Never thought? What?
[ Seems complicated. Maybe she lost her home? Or she has circumstances that forbid her from settling down? ]
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Ah... That's a long story. I lived in an orphanage before joining the militia. We never settled in one place for too long and I lived in base camps for all of my life.
[ She chuckles, waving her hands slightly to soften the image of her morbid life back home. ]
But thanks for the assist! I can't wait to settle in... Ooh, but first I need essentials.
no subject
It took years, but he finally found the answers he was looking for and he was glad to have made the decision to leave. He'd like to go back to his house someday, but the time isn't right yet. Right now, though he wants to at the very least return to his homeworld to continue unfinished business, he's also excited by the new challenges and experiences staying in this world. Maybe Juno would come to appreciate it the same way.
—especially knowing her situation now, Ayer can't help but look away thoughtfully. She didn't have to tell him if it brings bad memories. He decides to let go of that topic, he was about to distract her, but she does it ahead of him. He'll naturally flow along. ]
How much do you know? You can see a map of the city with the devices they gave us.
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[ She deflates with a sigh, slumping her shoulders. But she's quick to perk up again, rubbing the back of her head and playfully sticking her tongue a bit ]
Even if I was briefed earlier on the basic functions, a lot of things happened on the way here that I seem to have forgotten a lot.
[ She raises her arm with the wrist-mounted communicator, tapping on the buttons and opening a few apps like the calendar and the calculator before the map. She gasps in an excited awe at the cool graphics before her. ]
Ooh, wait! There it is. The map! It's very detailed... Too detailed. How do you narrow things down?
[ She's no stranger to map reading thanks to her basic training, but the maps in this world is so incredibly detailed that she can probably see potholes and trash bins too. The overload of names and symbols over the buildings is new, so telling which is which is gonna be a challenge. She asks Ayer, hopping beside him and leaning to her side that she inadvertently presses her shoulder and arm against him ]
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[ And when the situation actually requires her to recall certain things. That's how Ayer managed anyway, it's easier when it's in front of them. When Juno asks Ayer, he was about to move to point it out but then—
Juno moves in first, accidentally(??) pressing against his side. Ayer's face immediately twists in surprise and he almost jolts back, but he holds his position. He shouldn't overreact and worry her. Besides, she's new and the physical contact would be good for chroma. He kicks himself mentally and tries not to think about it, then points to the map filters at the corner. ]
Uh… That. Press that.
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Wow! It's like magic! I wish I could show this to my platoon. The kids would definitely love it.
[ Juno gives him some space by leaning away to stand straight, pressing more buttons to see which is which until she sees something that caught her curiosity ]
"Adult toys"?
[ Juno tilts her head with a furrow of her brows. She's familiar with the concept but not of the term. ]
Aren't toys just toys? What makes it one for adults?
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To be fair, initially, he did think it was irritating. But at this point, he's undoubtedly used to it… and maybe a little fond of it, regardless of his denials. Besides, there are several more concerning things he hears next. Whatever traces of redness leave his cheeks and his eyes look more serious.
… Kids? At a platoon? Ayer won't ask, however, as he has just seen how she reacts to speaking of her background. Thankfully, another distraction quickly comes up. … Actually, he takes that back. He's not sure if he should be thankful for this. How old is she!? She looks around his age, but it's hard to tell! He could estimate something, but it doesn't mean he'll be right about it!
Deciding to avoid trouble altogether (in case she's under 18), Ayer lies: ]
Wh, who knows.
[ Hell, he didn't mean to stutter!! He tries to speak more to cover that up, all while removing that certain parameter off her map so it would go away— ]
Nevermind about that. Aren't you hungry? I was stuck on the moon for a while before they found me, so I was starving when I arrived.
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Mm-mn... I'm not feeling hungry right now. I'm one of the lucky ones who got rescued by the Knights within an hour after I woke up here, and I can go without food for a long time. Such is the militia life!
[ It's true that they are often low on food supplies that they have to make do with so little ]
But now that you mentioned it, I wonder what culinary cultures exist in this planet! Oh, I get excited just thinking about what new things I could cook for the kids back home!
[ She beams with pride like an older sister ]
Though I am feeling thirsty. Is there a place I can get some good ale?
[ She asks, tapping away at her device to look up places that sell alcohol. She does look young, but she is an adult now. Hopefully the local people here can recognize that ]