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▶ TDM .008
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.
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? Is sexorcism a legitimate profession? — 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 transportation, you may freely roam around the government center.
▶ When There’s Something Strange in the Neighborhood
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and The Glory, Tower of Whispers | top
After the Viergean invasion weeks ago, the Iris government center has been repaired! The staff is hard at work now that the Iris moon base is fully operational once again. Many of them are still recovering from the attack, but they still managed to prepare something special for the Moonblessed. They happily declare the results of their research and compiled excavation efforts from the Glory, all of which are available to view at the Tower of Whispers. The tower is the largest and most well-preserved locations from the excavations, composed of spiral staircases and seashell designs. Its walls and columns filled from top to bottom with shelves upon shelves of old-world scrolls containing information about ancient Prismals. Little is known about the language used here, so like the machine translations of the Glory’s ruins, the texts remain largely indecipherable.
The Prismals warn the Moonblessed that the tower is haunted; they say if you close your eyes and listen to the silence of the tower, you will hear whispers of the ancients, unintelligible to Moonblessed and Prismal alike… For those daring enough to explore, you sense something amiss. A shiver runs down the back of your neck. A chill passes through your spine. Good thing you have the Lunar Scientia’s librarian droids to keep you company —- they will watch over and protect the archives, quick to ward off any theft or anyone mishandling the ancient scrolls.
As you peer into the scrolls, you find crude drawings in place of where you would expect ancient writings. There are illustrations of a three-headed dragon, a giant boar wearing a crown, a seraphim clad in a lion mask, a naked woman covered in snakes, a basilisk skewered by multiple boat masts, a sleeping one-eyed giant, and a beautiful satyr with flowing, flaxen locks.
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. The passengers on board include both old and new Moonblessed as well as Prismals. The next destination: Prismatica.
▶ Hail Hydra
Planet Prismatica, 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.
▶ I Don’t Think You’re Ready for This Jelly
Lunatia | top
The scent of paranormal activity and pumpkin spice lattes is in the air! That only means Geistnacht is around the corner. According to local myths, Geistnacht is the night when the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead will be at its thinnest. It’s all the media ever talks about around this time of the year!
Activities like masquerades, bonfires, and communal seances are encouraged every single day for the rest of the month. One way of celebrating is to dress up as a deceased ancestor, friend, loved one, or any figure from history or myth they want to celebrate, and wear a colorful mask while taking part in the dancing and merriment.
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Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and The Glory, Tower of Whispers | top
After the Viergean invasion weeks ago, the Iris government center has been repaired! The staff is hard at work now that the Iris moon base is fully operational once again. Many of them are still recovering from the attack, but they still managed to prepare something special for the Moonblessed. They happily declare the results of their research and compiled excavation efforts from the Glory, all of which are available to view at the Tower of Whispers. The tower is the largest and most well-preserved locations from the excavations, composed of spiral staircases and seashell designs. Its walls and columns filled from top to bottom with shelves upon shelves of old-world scrolls containing information about ancient Prismals. Little is known about the language used here, so like the machine translations of the Glory’s ruins, the texts remain largely indecipherable.
The Prismals warn the Moonblessed that the tower is haunted; they say if you close your eyes and listen to the silence of the tower, you will hear whispers of the ancients, unintelligible to Moonblessed and Prismal alike… For those daring enough to explore, you sense something amiss. A shiver runs down the back of your neck. A chill passes through your spine. Good thing you have the Lunar Scientia’s librarian droids to keep you company —- they will watch over and protect the archives, quick to ward off any theft or anyone mishandling the ancient scrolls.
As you peer into the scrolls, you find crude drawings in place of where you would expect ancient writings. There are illustrations of a three-headed dragon, a giant boar wearing a crown, a seraphim clad in a lion mask, a naked woman covered in snakes, a basilisk skewered by multiple boat masts, a sleeping one-eyed giant, and a beautiful satyr with flowing, flaxen locks.
A Stare at the contents of the scrolls long enough and the illustrations will soon transform on the parchment. The dragon may start breathing fire, the seraphim’s closed mouth might open and scream, and the basilisk might even start bleeding past the margins… But once you blink or look away, it’s as if nothing ever happened. On some pages, readers may find a disturbing ocular symbol fading in and out. “I told you this place was haunted!” you overhear some of the staff say. Other staff members mention seeing white figures and feeling something cold touching their heads or shoulders. Too spooky.
B After staying in the tower for a while, you might find yourself behaving a bit strangely. You’ll have the urge to knock scrolls to the ground, pull down the pants and skirts of neighboring Moonblessed or Prismals, kick over librarian droids, and generally cause chaos. You don’t know what’s making you do this, but you swear that you’re innocent. The librarian droids will be having none of this! They will send everyone out of the tower to be horrible geese somewhere else. These urges will continue for about an hour, so make sure you don’t steal someone’s lunch, sneak into rooms you shouldn’t be in, or do anything that will get you on TV!
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. The passengers on board include both old and new Moonblessed as well as Prismals. The next destination: Prismatica.
▶ Hail Hydra
Planet Prismatica, 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 Settle in your new home at Level 2 to 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 As part of the maintenance done after the invasion, broken public toilets were upgraded to what Lunar Scientia calls the Raging Hydra 5000, fresh from the factory and ready for use. Aside from its reliable auto-flushing and sanitizing features, these toilets are equipped with a vigorous pair of hydraulic AI-powered snakeheads that will sprout outwards from inside the water tank to give you a cleansing spray with a delightful little encouraging slap on the bottom at the end. They’re capable of intimate massages too should you ask nicely.
Designed to discourage poor eating habits, the AI will also give you unwarranted comments about your dietary intake. Its voice is reminiscent of the shrill nagging of a caretaker. One can simply walk by the public restrooms to overhear their incessant screeching. Some AIs may even go so far as to complain about your grades, your job, or how you never spend time at home anymore...
If you are impressed with the Raging Hydra 5000, you may purchase them at KRABBA: Lunatia’s most popular flat-packed furniture store! Local Lunatian testimonies mention feeling as fresh and new as the day they were born! You’re encouraged to submit feedback before you leave the restroom by tapping the mirror to access the survey. Yes, it doubles as a touch screen! If you leave the restroom without submitting feedback, the survey will keep popping up on your communication device until you answer it. How annoying!
▶ I Don’t Think You’re Ready for This Jelly
Lunatia | top
The scent of paranormal activity and pumpkin spice lattes is in the air! That only means Geistnacht is around the corner. According to local myths, Geistnacht is the night when the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead will be at its thinnest. It’s all the media ever talks about around this time of the year!
Activities like masquerades, bonfires, and communal seances are encouraged every single day for the rest of the month. One way of celebrating is to dress up as a deceased ancestor, friend, loved one, or any figure from history or myth they want to celebrate, and wear a colorful mask while taking part in the dancing and merriment.
A During the day, Prismal children will be going door-to-door, partaking in a custom known as Ainfeil’s Feast. They will be in cute costumes while wearing boar masks and crowns, requesting to be fed as much candy, pastries, or confections as possible. Take care not to be deceived by any naughty children returning with a different outfit. Refuse their request and they’ll run in your apartment or house to steal any eye-catching item from you or your roommates!
Though it is popular with children, adults also take part in the festivities. The Moonblessed are welcome to join in. Simply download the “A-FEAST” app to get started! The goal is to eat the most amount of confections before the night of Geistnacht falls. Using A-FEAST, scan each candy wrapper you have to earn points. Wrappers that have already been scanned don't count! You must be in costume or you won’t be given any treats!
Lunatians may occasionally give out other “treats” such as condoms, intimate apparel, edible undergarments, and/or flavored lubricants. When questioned, they will encourage the Moonblessed to make the most of their lovely costumes together. Winners will be given the hottest and most luxurious Geistnacht treat this year: crystal candy, a gourmet dessert platter crafted by celebrity chef, Sheldon Romsay. Tastes like a billion Chroma gem: you're an idiot sandwich to let this chance pass.
B Lunatia’s food industry is booming with fresh jellyfish meat because of last month’s incident. Vierge jellies are a rare delicacy, so get them while supplies last! Huge meat bargains are slapped all over the fronts of supermarkets, and butcher shops and restaurants are taking full advantage! Considering the festive season, it’s the best chance to grab your party grub for the month!
Food blogs on the internet frequently post about jellyfish sushi, watercress and nettle salad, stinger soup (extra spicy!), jell-ato, jell-atin pudding, peanut butter jellyfish sandwich, and the electric punisher cocktail. Comments left by Lunatians often mention enjoying their vengeance on these critters. Be careful: jellyfish may be tasty but eat in moderation! Overindulging may cause side effects such as indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea.
Mages like to collect this meat for other shocking uses. Consuming Vierge jelly meat may slightly and temporarily increase the power of your electric magic or energize your body’s electrolytes (perhaps a little too much)! Shaking hands with others is not recommended while this is in effect! Unfortunately, this kind of jellyfish meat expires in a few days, so stockpiling it is impossible.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ 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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[Sorry Kunikida, everyone fucks here. Well everyone from the ADA anyway.
And that blushing makes it clear he won't have to give Kunikida the Moonlacing talk, unlike he had with Ranpo, and it's a bit of a relief. He smiles sheepishly, running his fingers through the hair at the back of his head.]
It's not that hard to find people willing to hire us without a resume. I've just been doing entry level jobs, things to to supplement what I make with moonlacing. Though... ah... it's not just currency, Kunikida-san. It's energy, too.
[Hmmm... how to explain...]
You can get drained of your Chroma by creatures or phenomena here sometimes, and if you're drained completely it can be fatal. And our abilities... If we don't have enough Chroma, they don't work. At least in my case and for Yosano-san.
[He couldn't say in Kunikida's case. Maybe his ability was more energy efficient? Dazai didn't seem affected either.]
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...wait a second. Does that mean that Atsushi has been Moonlacing regularly since he arrived here? Kunikida knows it doesn’t necessarily mean having sex, but thinking of Atsushi doing anything more than hand-holding fries his brain a little.
Not in an “eww gross” way, but a “wow Atsushi might be getting his fuck on after all” kind of way.]
Ah. Right. A very valuable energy source.
[But he hasn’t really stopped to consider that it’s necessary to live. Kunikida just...stares for a moment, letting that sink in. He arrived with a small amount of Chroma, but of course he hasn’t done much Moonlacing to create any more.]
It can even affect abilities?
[He pulls out his notebook and tries to use his ability to test whether his Chroma levels affect it or not, and while it seems to work (he just makes the first thing he thinks of which just so happens to be a small plush tiger because Atsushi) he suddenly feels a little woozy. He sways on his feet a bit before quickly trying to brush it off. He’s fine, really.
Looks like he’s pretty low on Chroma right now, much to his chagrin.]
...looks like that’s the case for me too.
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He's quiet as Kunikida stares at him for a moment, and still quiet but watchful as Kunikida pulls out his notebook. He wants to know if Kunikida will be alright, especially since--
There's a momentary thought of 'oh cute' at the tiger plush, but it's swept away by worry as Kunikida sways. He reaches out, offering Kunikida a supportive hand in more ways than one.]
Careful...! And here I was hoping the size limit would mean you'd be alright... I'm sorry, Kunikida-san.
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He leans on Atsushi only for a second before straightening back up and shaking his head with a sigh.]
I suppose I’ll just have to give in and...Moonlace with someone to regain my strength.
[He held Ranpo’s hand before and it was actually really nice, so maybe this whole touching people thing isn’t so bad.]
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Honestly, he felt a little guilty, being glad Kunikida was here, as well as the others. He's sure he'd prefer to be back in Yokohama, without the necessities of Lunatia looming over his head, doing good work at the agency.
He would prefer to be back home too, but... it was good, having the people who were most important to him here.
Atsushi frowns a little in concern when Kunikida pulls away so quickly, but he shakes his head in response. This... this really won't do, would it?]
It's really not that bad, Kunikida-san. It's actually kind of nice, see?
[Clearly Atsushi's been hanging out with horrible influences, because he doesn't hesitate much to reach over and wrap his arms around Kunikida in a hug. He'd already been acting strangely earlier, and now this... he wanted to try to help him feel better, with whatever was troubling him.]
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It might not be the most ideal place to meet up again, but Kunikida is happy to see Atsushi and the others regardless, even if he’s terrible at showing it.]
See what-
[Oh, oh wow, he is not expecting Atsushi to hug him so suddenly, and Kunikida immediately tenses up, his cheeks flooding with color. It feels...nice, but he’s also not used to this kind of casual affection, and he just kind of stands there awkwardly, looking down at Atsushi with comically wide eyes.]
Atsushi...
[Surprisingly he doesn’t tell him to stop or try wriggling out of his embrace, but he does seem extremely flustered.]
This...this is helping me make chroma then, I suppose...
[Is that why it feels so good?]
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Atsushi glances up at Kunikida with a questioning look clear in gold and violet eyes, quirking a brow back. Just ignore the way his cheeks are colored red as well. He's gotten better at physical affection, but that doesn't mean he isn't still easily flustered.]
That, and... I missed you.
[He's pretty sure that went for everyone here-- even Dazai.]
It might be strange, but it's not a bad feeling, right?
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...oh boy. This whole Moonlacing thing really must be affecting him, because normally he wouldn’t be thinking of his coworkers as cute. Or maybe he’s just been blind to it this entire time because he’s always buried himself in work and strict schedules and never took the time to notice the appeal of the people around him.]
You did?
[That’s honestly surprising to hear. He knows that he was hard on Atsushi in the past, and that he always used to call him a brat, but there’s no denying that he’s grown fond of him over time. He really is a valuable asset to the agency, after all...and a good person as well.
He blushes deeper before finally returning reaching up to softly pet at Atsushi’s hair. Maybe that’s a little strange, but it’ll help him work up to returning the hug.]
I...missed you too. And no, it’s not a bad feeling.
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I did. I think we all did-- though don't tell Dazai-san I said that. Even with so many of us here, it's not quite the same without you around.
[He is never, ever telling Kunikida how many times they might have needed him to inject sanity into a situation. The poor man might die of a blood pressure induced heart attack.
The headpatting is surprising, but it's a good sort of surprise. He practically melts into the touch after a moment, leaning into it just slightly like a cat might into pets.]
Mmmmhm... feels good.
[Is he talking about moonlacing in general, or--]
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This is definitely one of those times.]
That’s...good to hear.
[Knowing that he means so much to all of them...it warms his heart.
Honestly he’s probably given Atsushi plenty of reason to worry with how he’s been acting, but he’s slowly starting to relax a bit, the weight of carrying the truth of the ADA’s fate feeling just a little bit lighter now. Is this because of the Moonlacing? Or because of Atsushi himself? Maybe it’s a little bit of both.]
Does it? I’m glad.
[Oh no, Atsushi is so cute...despite still feeling plenty flustered Kunikida can’t help but smile, and when Atsushi leans into his touch he just keeps on petting him, the contact feeling pleasant for him as well.
And eventually, though it’s a tad awkward on his part, he returns the hug, the effects of Moonlacing making him feel warm and pleasant like nothing else has in a long time.]
I suppose I can see why people enjoy this so much.
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But then Kunikida's smiling again, and... it's really kind of a treat, to see him smiling like that. This one seemed happier than before too, and Atsushi smiles back in return, bright and pleased.
He gives the man a light squeeze when he returns the hug, warmth bubbling up at the gesture before nodding slightly. Hugging Kunikida was definitely different, but it was a good kind of different.]
I know this place is going to be hard to adjust to, but we're all going to be here to help out.
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Kunikida’s smiles were already rare before, but he’s had very little reason to smile at all lately, so it feels good to actually give in and let himself feel happy for once instead of grumbling at everything.]
Thank you, Atsushi.
[So holding hands are hugging are definitely things he’s come to enjoy, but as for other things...well. He’s not completely inexperienced, but he’s not going to jump in the sack with just anyone either. Maybe he’ll build up to that eventually.
If it feels half as good as hugging does then he might just be inclined to try it out sooner rather than later.]
I almost forgot, I have some leftover candy if you’d like to take some home. Needless to say I’m not going to be handing it out to anymore kids tonight.
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No promises about the future, though. Between him and Ranpo he's going to be dealing with a lot of cat antics.]
Nothing to thank me for, Kunikida-san.
[It's the truth, after all. Everyone at the agency would always support each other, right? That's what he'd learned over his time with them.
His eyes brighten at the mention of candy for a moment, but he remembers himself after a moment. He probably shouldn't, but... He never really got to experience any kind of Halloween back home, either.]
Hm... I'd like that, but you should save some for Ranpo-san too. It'd probably make him really happy coming from you.
We can wrap this up in the next couple tags if that works! This was a good first encounter!
[Kunikida can tell that the promise of candy appeals to Atsushi a great deal, and considering his appetite Kunikida better give him more than one little piece.]
Alright. Wait here.
[He finally breaks away from Atsushi (which is incredibly difficult to do when it feels so good to touch him) and goes to grab the bag of candy, and he’s feeling generous enough to give him half of what’s left (which is still quite a lot). The rest he’ll save for Ranpo, who will no doubt enjoy it.]
Here you go. There’s a little bit of everything in there, including chocolate.
[A pause...]
...I suppose you can share some with Dazai if you want.
[HE GUESSES.]