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SHOOTING SHARK

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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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Comments

[lovejunkie]

Then please continue to treat me well Onii-chan, it's not often that Beni is in the presence of someone so amazing~

[ humming lightly benio had gone back to the fridge to take out a tray of cakes and cupcakes cut and decorated so meticulously and set it down between the two of them ]

Divisions? Beni is getting more curious... what kind of division do you represent?

[lollipopdrops]

Really~? Then you will have to see me rap some time.

[Even if it might be a bit of a wild ride to watch. Oh he was being really spoiled today.]

Represent Shibuya~!

[lovejunkie]

I'll look forward to it if you perform while here~

[ yes, please enjoy those perfect little treats young rapper ]

Ooh~ Shibuya, maybe you really will be more my style if that's the case ❤

[lollipopdrops]

Oh I will~!

[It was too much fun to perform after all.]

You enjoy shibuya~? Do you like fashion and clothes too then?

[lovejunkie]

Of course, the atmosphere, the fashion, the music... everything is Shibuya is just that much better, isn't it?

[lollipopdrops]

It's the best right~? Then you might like to know that I'm a fashion designer.

[Grabbing his phone he swipes through and shows her some examples of the clothes.]

[lovejunkie]

You're just full of surprises Onii-chan.

[ there was the lean in to look over some of those clothes, face lighting up brightly upon seeing them ]

Wow, a lot of these are so pretty... Beni didn't even think a professional rapper would take on another job muchless be a fashion designer~

[lollipopdrops]

Ramuda is always full of surprises, so watch out~!

[He was proud of his clothes so it was nice that they liked them too.]

Can't always be rapping, plus it means I can make something nice that people can model.

[lovejunkie]

It really seems to look that way~

Maybe someday Beni will be lucky enough to wear one of your designs ❤

[lollipopdrops]

Of course.

Would you like to model some when I can start making them here~?

[lovejunkie]

Really? You'd want someone like Beni wearing your designs?

[ this was a shock of sorts, though it really shouldn't have been since benio is pretty confidence as far as being cute goes ]

If it means helping Onii-chan get his work out in the open, Beni will work really hard~

[lollipopdrops]

Hmm, yeah I only let cute people wear them after all.

[More charms.]

Then it's settled~! Just need to get my studio here like I had back home.

[lovejunkie]

Ah, onii-chan is so forward, but also too kind~

Is that what you were looking for when checking out these apartments? These are really more like a starter home... Beni thinks in order to get a nicer place you have to earn more chroma~

[lollipopdrops]

Oooh~? Am I a little too forward?

Hm, yep I need a good place to work and live at right? Oh, so you can get more from the chroma stuff?

[lovejunkie]

Mmm... not too forward, maybe just forward enough~

Of course, since chroma is not only energy but currency the more chroma you generate the more you can afford~

Beni stays in these apartments because they're free, so it's not necessary to worry about generating enough chroma to afford a nicer place.

[lollipopdrops]

Hehe, then that's perfect.

So it works for both of those? Sounds like it has to be a balancing act then?

One of these could work for now, but something bigger would be nice.

[lovejunkie]

Mmm... it might be fairly easy if you find someone you want to generate with on a regular basis. Because it could be something as simple as holding hands, but the more intimate the contact the more chroma you generate...

[ it's at this point that benio fusses with the device on their wrist, showing the screen to ramuda ]

See? This right here, if you watch it while doing something you could see the numbers rise...

[ there's a moment of thought, offering a hand to the other ]

Beni can show you right now if you'd like~

[lollipopdrops]

So they really want us to bang for the most buck, in a way~?

[He says it with a cheerful tone, eyes then looking at the device.]

Sure, I want to see it rise. It all still seems a little fishy.

[Ramuda taps his finger before he takes that hand, watching the device to see if it increases.]

[lovejunkie]

It certainly seems that way...

[ that much is something benio doesn't focus on for the moment, watching as the stats rise with the littlest bump before the blond begins to move to intertwine fingers and make the hold that much more intimate ]

... The more involved the more you gain, and somehow, it feels more intensely than how it usually feels right?

[lollipopdrops]

[There was a small rush of warmth...so that was what they meant when they said it felt better with other moonblessed. As he watches the numbers grow he's already trying to figure out how much is needed to get a nicer place.]

It does feel nicer than just holding hands back home. That's a little added bonus for us then.

[Smart. They were wise enough to make sure it felt better as another small initiative to do this.]

[lovejunkie]

[ the warmth that just incited more of that need for touch, fingers playing over the other's skin playfully ]

It does, giving it that much incentive seems to benefit not only us but them as well.

[ still though, benio hadn't quite pulled away yet, instead allowing ramuda to make that distance when he was good and ready ]

Of course since this is just hand-holding it only gives you so much... I think maybe it's like a tier system? Like hand holding, to hugging, kissing, gropping... making out and of course... well, onii-chan already has a good idea of the end result.

[lollipopdrops]

[Ramuda traces circles on Benio's hands, it felt good for sure.]

I see...

[Not letting go yet just a tad curious on how much it will rise.]

So each act is a little higher? Pff... [He laughs a little at the idea. It's like a sex house that has paying tiers for levels of affection.]

[lovejunkie]

[ even such a simple act seemed a lot more than it should've been making the blond look down at their hands a fluster began to rise and then smiled back to the other ]

Ah, yes... from the looks of it.

Beni had been a little too distracted the one time to notice something like that though, it was only the next day when I had to get something did I notice my count was a lot higher than it had been before.

[lollipopdrops]

[If the blond wants him to let go he can, but he didn't see the harm in hand holding.]

This place seems to be full of surprises though. Maybe it won't be that boring after all?

[He jokes with him.]

So it was a surprise? Well if I wasn't told I might have been too.

[lovejunkie]

[ come now ramuda, benio didn't even insinuate so much. in fact there was just the playful press of nails into skin before smiling at the other ]

It's just what you make of it onii-chan, Beni is sure that you're charming enough that you can make as much chroma as you'd want and still have fun~