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Prismatic Mods ([personal profile] prismods) wrote in [community profile] prismaticrap2019-09-07 11:54 pm
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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.

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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huaisang: (stuttering when you reply)

[personal profile] huaisang 2019-09-25 02:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ jin ling might be fifteen, but he is a sect leader now and nie huaisang feels his heart stutter - not with fear for jin ling, but for fear of so many other things that could've lead to this. ]

I don't - I don't - I don't understand what you're talking about. [ well, he does, partially understand, but he needs to know more. ] I think young master Jin is wrong I'm... I'm not a threat, I can't even fly on my sword. [ he didn't even appear here with his sword, instead it had been baxia by his side. ]

You can't just say all this and leave no explanations. How am I supposed to know what not to do?
goldenchilde: (15)

[personal profile] goldenchilde 2019-09-26 09:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Maybe it's true that Huaisang can't fly on his sword and maybe it isn't, but there's no way to prove that just now, and Ling doesn't really care anyway.]

Does it take flying on a sword to scheme and destroy people?!

[Ling really doesn't want to give too many details, in part because there's only so much he knows, and in part because... if none of it has happened yet for Huaisang, what if Ling gives him ideas?!

At the same time, Ling is angry, and what does he have to slap Huaisang in the face with except the truth? If he just lists the worst, most shameful fact of them all, maybe it will shock Huaisang into staying away from that path.]


You made Zewu-jun kill my little uncle.
huaisang: (probably keep my pretty mouth shut)

1/2

[personal profile] huaisang 2019-09-26 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ nie huaisang's lesson is this: truth is a powerful weapon when wielded right. he knows the truth of jin guangyao's nature and deeds, and for some reason, somehow it had ended in er-ge killing san-ge. something that nie huaisang had caused and made him the recipient of jin ling's anger. well, he supposes, depending what jin ling knows of his uncle it might colour his perspective on why huaisang would've done such a thing.

though, he can't really believe it.

his expression goes from disbelief to shock and back to disbelief - he doesn't even have to act it, it is exactly what is going on through his mind as he looks at jin ling. ]
huaisang: (you can run for the skyline)

2/2

[personal profile] huaisang 2019-09-26 02:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I... I don't know, I wouldn't, I don't know what you're - I really don't know. [ nie huaisang panics, takes a few steps back. except there is the spring behind him and whatever he's about to argue next is forgotten as he trips and goes splashing unceremoniously into the spring. ]
goldenchilde: (8)

[personal profile] goldenchilde 2019-09-26 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[... Ridiculous. The shock seems real enough, but whether it is or it isn't, there's none of the satisfaction Ling was hoping for. Instead, Huaisang falls into the water - something that isn't even shocking, somehow.

Ling hates his little uncle for what he's done, but he still hates the one responsible for his death a little more. He shouldn't, and there's a good chance he'll get over it: he knows what Jin Guangyao did, knows the part the man played in his parents' deaths (albeit indirectly), but... Jin Guangyao was still his little uncle, and one of the very few people who would give him the time of day. That he was killed feels worse, therefore - or at least less forgivable - than his crimes.

But, heavens, the shame Ling feels that someone like Huaisang was able to orchestrate it all...

Is Ling going to have to save Huaisang from drowning? He sure hopes not - but he will if he has to, because he's just dumb that way.]
huaisang: (when your heart was broken)

1/2

[personal profile] huaisang 2019-09-27 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ the shock is genuine. the reason why nie huaisang's act has always been so convincing is because it isn't a complete act, especially now. he might know of jin guangyao's crime but the thought of bringing him down - of even having anything to do with that - is such a foreign notion that his mind needs a moment to process it.

it isn't that nie huaisang thinks he's useless, it is that he has never applied himself to the disciplines and qualities expected of sect leaders, and as such confronting san-ge is impossible. and yet, if jin ling is to be believed, he directed the sword that brought justice to his brother.

huaisang feels the warm water around and the thought forms, with no small amount of satisfaction: good. whether he is truly responsible or not, does it matter as long as he is dead? as long as he has been stopped? would his brother understand? and what of er-ge?

and yet, this huaisang is still so young and wants to cry. cry for his brother and his brother's sworn brothers. for the loss of his freedom and who he wanted to be in favour of a path he had never wanted. he is never going to be free of this, no matter who dies and who lives - but to live is preferable than to die, especially when he has his brother's legacy to safeguard, and baxia to inter. ]
huaisang: (stuttering when you reply)

2/2

[personal profile] huaisang 2019-09-27 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ after a few seconds he comes up, spluttering and rubbing his eyes as he wails, pretending the fall is the cause of them rather than the news jin ling delivered. ] That hurt! That really hurt!
goldenchilde: (8)

POOR BB SANG

[personal profile] goldenchilde 2019-09-28 10:50 am (UTC)(link)
[For long seconds, Ling wonders if Huaisang will be okay, and if he should really interfere if he won't. But then Huaisang comes to the surface again, and the point is thankfully moot. Could Ling really have forgiven himself for saving his little uncle's murderer? Then again, could he have forgiven himself for not saving the man, when he hasn't done anything of the sort yet, and jiujiu has admitted to considering him a friend?]

It's water. How much can it hurt?

[This is ridiculous... Ling is done, here. He's had his bath, anyway; what does he care what happens to Huaisang next? If the man still drowns now, he honestly deserves it.]

Remember what I said. You're not harming anyone. Got it?
huaisang: (the sun hasn't died)

my fav shady dumbass

[personal profile] huaisang 2019-09-30 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't hurt me, please. [ he shrieks: ] I don't know anything, I don't know, I really don't know!
huaisang: (took it so far to keep you close)

[personal profile] huaisang 2019-09-30 05:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[ but, inadvertently, jin ling has begun making the wheels in nie huaisang's head turn. being warned like this, being told he is responsible for hurting jin ling's uncles — and he can only hope it is nothing too painful that he might have done to jiang cheng.

...as for san-ge, well, that is justice for nie mingjue. ]