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So imagine fantasy civilizations, but they're spread across floating islands in the sky and use 'punk-type technology. Magic exists, but it's rare. We'll be playing one or two crews of skyships as they make their living in this wild space, and yes, we can consider two people in one ship a crew!

The inspiration for this prompt only has humans in it, but I think it'd be interesting to put fantasy races in the world too! Just remember that our main characters should be humans!

As for the dangers our characters can face, I'm thinking of quite a few. There will be known phenomena like storms, and unknown anomalies like pockets of sky where gravity doesn't exist! On the living side there are sky pirates in areas outside the settled islands' spheres of influence, freaky monster-like animals, and mythical creatures!

Your character has been brought in as a contractor (not an employee, this is a very important distinction!) to assist in the lab of a tiny company outpost that is studying this uncharted planet. She will typically be assigned to jobs that require her to go out to various parts of the planet and collect samples for the outpost scientists to study.

The company recognizes that an unexplored planet may have dangerous environmental factors and has graciously assigned a single security guard to escort your contractor during work. Our characters will work together almost exclusively (technically, they need to report back to the outpost and live there, and will be connected to mission control while away from home) and find unexplained, probably horrifying phenomena outside the safety of the landing site.

Rest assured though, because while I will try to make this hella spoopy, our characters won't suffer more than surface wounds. This is, somehow, still a romance!

This world is shrouded in complete darkness and always has been. It never had a sun to light its skies, though it has a day/night cycle - darklit when the air is pitch-black and fog blankets the land, and starlit when stars fill the sky and the fog is lifted. Plants and animals have developed accordingly in this environment. While humans are more adjusted to the dark than our real world, they still need light with them as they travel. The most common form of this is a hand-held lantern. Maybe they can serve as some kind of weapon too, or have other functionality beyond just showing the way!

Monsters should also exist in this world, frightening creatures that are beyond regular animals. They have species like animals, but are vicious and kill indiscriminately. It's unknown where these things come from, but it's certain that they don't reproduce like other living things. Despite the threat they pose, they're not an evil to be defeated or even a problem to be solved. They just exist - they're as much a part of this world as any other organism, and are just another hazard to be navigated.

As for our characters, they can take many different occupations in this setting. The ideas below are just suggestions I randomly came up with!

• Monster slayers: Towns have bounties for monsters. Bring proof to them, and they'll reward you for your kill, enough to make a living.
• Traveling merchants: The roads are perilous, but supplies have to travel. Guards or means of self-defense are required. We could even play a merchant and her escort!
• Lanternlight guides: Experienced travelers can ask a fee to guide people through the dark. They will serve as protectors and guides to the place they're paid to go. This job can let us involve side characters, or we can play a guide x traveler pairing!

If you're unfamiliar with this game, I'm unfortunately not able to help you much. This one is... quite a bit more convoluted than Nikke! If you don't know it, you'll probably want to pass on this.

Anyway, we'll probably be doing some kind of Agent-Proxy pairing, though I'm not sure about the specifics for this, and might be willing to turn it around. And also unlike Nikke, I have canon characters I'm interested in here - Anby and Belle! Not sure if I can play Belle, but I have a particularly soft spot for MyAnby©®™ Anby! There's something about her calm mannerisms and blank face that makes me want to grab her cheeks and shake her <3

I can play OCxOC, or CanonxOC if you want me to play Anby or try to play Belle. CanonxCanon is something I'll consider! hm AnbyxfutaBelle

This is a very tentative idea, but I'd love to brainstorm and figure out what we can do with it! I hope to lean into slice-of-life with our characters as a young couple, either just established or meeting for the first time, and go through their trials as they get close and eventually live together. We'll break up the monotony of real-world living with stupidily and/or sexily silly scenes, and hopefully some kind of twist on the world itself! Maybe we only write parts of the day where they're together, and the rest is some sort of time skip!

The slice-of-life part can be taken to any genre - modern/modernish, fantasy, sci-fi, etc. I just want some domestic couple lovin'! <3

Metropolis A would be a wonderful utopia - except it's constantly under attack! With incidents ranging from petty theft to full-blown invasion, the city calls upon the Metropolis Defense Force to command a roster of brave individuals with superhuman abilities against a variety of enemies, human and otherwise! Our characters are teamed up - together they will keep the streets of Metropolis A safe, and enjoy some hard-earned paid time off!

Neon signs flicker to life in anticipation of the night. The Obsidian Pointe Security Department is struggling, but it would be surprising if they could keep such a massive city in check. To compensate for their lack of numbers, they've taken to hiring outside help - that's where our characters come in! One of many pairs of freelance detectives, our characters take on tasks the department either can't spare people for or simply can't handle. A setting for those who like some mystery and co-writing!

Located up in the snow-covered mountains, the small town of Soothing Springs offers refuge from the bustle of city life. Some visitors even chose to become residents, drawn in by its charm and abundance of cozy amenities. The town itself has many stores including but not limited to a bakery, an arcade, a bath house, a cafe, and for the less cultured, a convenience store. The outdoors offer trails that lead to beautiful scenic views of the surrounding lands, including the big city at the foot of the mountains. When you're ready to warm up, take refuge in your own little house. Drink hot chocolate, snuggle up by the fireplace, take a hot bubble bath, binge some shows... we're talking maximum comfort in a vacation that never ends~ Unless you hate the cold, then ask me about a warmer place. I love sunshine when I'm not exposed to it!

Legend tells of a witchy witch whose witchiness was the stuff of legend

Rumors around the kingdom of Loria tell of a powerful - and cute - witch living in seclusion beyond the walls of civilization. Some have tried to find her and returned unsuccessful, finding no evidence the witch even exists. For reasons you decide, your character wants to meet this witch and sets out in search of her. A good setting if you like the idea of cozying up in a rustic tower with a girlfriend and a bunch of books!

It's eerily silent. Your character wakes alone in a small ship, drifting in a debris field of wreckage and cargo. Wherever this place is, it's dead and empty - except for a single faint distress signal. An active shockgate also lies on the other side of the field, but who knows where it leads. Right now, you don't have the supplies to get there, and you'll need to be alive to travel. Best get to scavenging.