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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.
▶ Questions
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▶ 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 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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It’s certainly helping him relax a bit, and the fact that Ranpo is still holding his hand draws a soft smile out of him.]
It isn’t terrible. It really helps to have people you’re familiar with here.
[He’ll head towards the bench near the pond, eager to just sit and take in the scenery. It really is quite romantic if he thinks about it, but it’s also just nice to have somewhere quiet to sit and enjoy nature.]
Maybe it’s selfish of me, but I can’t help but be grateful that you and the others ended up here.
[Better than the alternative of going through hell back home. Maybe there’s hidden dangers here, but so far the worst thing he’s heard of happening is a jellyfish invasion. He’ll take that over the Hunting Dogs anyday.]
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[He gives Kunikida's hand a little squeeze, looking out over the pond. He doesn't want to think of it as selfish... because what would that make him? If he could, he would bring everyone here. Even if only for a day. Even if only to say good-bye.]
[He squeezes his hand a little tighter, a smile on his face.]
So I'm glad you showed up here, too.
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[It’s not like this place is terrible or anything, and wanting to experience new things with those you care about is normal, so maybe he shouldn’t feel guilty for being glad that a few of those closest to him are here.
At least here Kunikida has a chance to start over and protect them as best he can, and he gently squeezes Ranpo’s hand right back, grateful that he’s here and alive. Whatever happened back home takes a backseat to the fact that Ranpo is here in the flesh, and feeling his warmth from their joined hands helps him know that he isn’t dreaming.]
I don’t know how or why I arrived here, but I’m glad that I did. I’ll think of it as a second chance.
[Ah, but Ranpo implying that he cares about him warms his heart, and without really thinking about it he reaches up to pluck Ranpo’s hat off his head and gently ruffle his hair.
He wouldn’t have dared to try that before, but now? Yolo.]
Thank you, Ranpo-san.
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["A second chance."]
[A second chance at what? Kunikida's life wasn't one that needed to be started over by any means back home. That wording, that specific turn of phrase, should only ever apply to someone like Ranpo, for whom this is a second chance. He lost his first one, after all.]
[Then that means Kunikida is--]
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Hey, come on-- I'm the older one here! So I should be the one ruffling your hair!
[WHICH HE'S GONNA DO shifting on the bench and reaching up to more or less give Kunikida a head-noogie.]
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He laughs, taking his hand away and just letting Ranpo give him a noogie because he pretty much had it coming.]
You could at least be gentle!
[Says the man who tosses Dazai around all the time. He seems to be in good spirits now, and it’s not just because of the booze.]
...does this count as Moonlacing?
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[Ranpo knows he probably spent a good amount of his chroma at that gyoza stand, after all.]
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[Unless Ranpo wants to just pet his hair. He’d be down for that.]
You seem to have a steady supply, at least.
[And here he is thinking that Ranpo got it all from hugs and hand-holding. Kunikida you sweet summer child...]
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[POINTEDLY TRYING NOT TO THINK ABOUT HOW HE GOT MOONHORNY AND NAILED ATSUSHI JUST TWO DAYS AGO]
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[KUNIKIDA PLS...YOU DO NOT REALIZE WHAT YOU’RE IMPLYING HERE...
Gonna just blame it on the booze tbh.]
I’m certain they appreciate it. Well, all of them aside from Dazai, anyway.
[There he goes again, shit-talking Dazai. Rude.]
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[He knows Kunikida doesn't mean it that way -- it's Kunikida -- but that still isn't really helping matters here.]
Yosano-san and I live together, so it's-- it's pretty convenient.
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[Oh no...is Ranpo blushing? He saw him blush back on the train too, but this is totally different. Kawaii...]
Well...I don’t mind helping you out when you need it. Not just for my own benefit either.
[He’s not exactly drunk per se, but he’s also just tipsy enough to not be as hesitant about touching Ranpo, though of course he’d stop if told to. It’s nice, and aside from building chroma by Moonlacing he just enjoys the pleasant feeling it brings.]
Ranpo-san...may I touch your hair some more?
[IT WAS VERY SOFF OKAY?]
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[LOOK]
[EVERYONE ELSE WHO PET HIS HAIR OR TOUCHED HIS CHEEK KISSED HIM]
[IT'S A FAIR ASSUMPTION and maybe he's still a touch tipsy okay.]
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W-what?? No!! That wasn’t my intention at all!
[Ranpo please he can barely hold hands without blushing you’re gonna scandalize him.]
Besides, I wouldn’t want to steal your first kiss! That should be reserved for a special person!
[Heh...]
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[Also look the train incident wasn't his intention either-- but that sure still happened!!]
[But then he makes a face--]
And you don't have to worry about that-- Yosano-san already stole it.
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[That’s what they all say, Kunikida.
But more importantly-]
Come again?
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Yosano?? Stole his first kiss??
Hang on, he needs a second to process this information...]
3/4 I lied
4/4
Then...you two are...?
[Surely they’re not like an Exclusive Thing, right?? Because if so Yosano might just murder Kunikida when she hears about the train thing.
Fucking RIP Kunikida.]
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She only kissed me because I was low on Chroma after fighting off some of those chroma-sucking jellyfish. That's all.
[Does he sound a little salty about that?? Maybe???]
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[...]
[#awkward]
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[He’s still getting used to the whole casual physical contact to restore chroma thing, so he’s still a bit shook, especially because Ranpo seems a little bit salty about it.
ALSO WOW RANPO OVER HERE ASKING PEOPLE ON DATES ALREADY. Get on his level, Kunikida.]
...did she accept?
[Ranpo going on a date with Yosano...he supposes they have known each other a while...still, hearing that they might go on a romantic outing together is quite a surprise.]
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[You know]
[On account of the whole fucking-Atsushi thing]
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[He...probably shouldn’t pry anymore, but he has to agree that yes, this place does, in fact, complicate things.]
Well, I don’t want to do anything to make you uncomfortable, Ranpo-san. I suppose I just let myself get carried away because of the alcohol.
[And the scenery. But he’s already been up close and personal with Ranpo without really meaning to be, so he’ll make a point to ask permission from now on. Besides, Moonlacing doesn’t work if it isn’t consensual.
Not that that’s the only reason he likes holding Ranpo’s hand, but shh.]
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