【 Thank you for choosing the Golden Peacock, 5-Star Resort and Casino. You are currently registered as a WILDCARD in our system.
Due to unprecedented high demand we are temporarily unable to check you in to your reserved room. We apologize for the inconvenience. We have arranged for a temporary room while we work on processing your reservation as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding.
As a special wedding gift from us, we have arranged for you and your new spouse to stay in one of our junior penthouses while you wait. Congratulations on your new marriage. We are so pleased you have chosen our resort for your honeymoon.
You will be notified as soon as your official reservation has been processed. Your comfort and happiness are our utmost priority. We hope you enjoy the provided amenities and lose yourself in marital bliss. 】
EVENS
EVENS: NEW CHARACTERS
Music plays. Instrumental, the tune gentle enough not to disturb peaceful rest. The sudden insistent beep of the Watch is a cutting cacophony across an otherwise sweet lullaby. Upon opening their eyes, new arrivals will quickly discover that something is wrong. The quilt snug across their body is weighty. Crystals glint in a weave of embroidery and cotton shimmers with threads of silver. Dozens of decorative pillows surround the bed. The gauzy curtains of the canopied bed are drawn, obscuring the rest of the room.
Extravagant for a kidnapping. Too extravagent. What’s more, these new guests will find something even stranger than this new diamond-studded suite tucked into bed beside them. Someone else. Who are they, what are they wearing? What happened last night?!
Guests are encouraged to explore the resort from here! There are paper maps available for those who would like and staff are happy to recommend locations if they have any preferences. Enjoy your honeymoon, you lovebirds!
ODDS
ODDS: SPECIAL RE-ARRIVAL
Never trust a hallway in the Golden peacock.
Cross the wrong threshold and time begins to slow. A short hallway becomes long, sheds its doors, only leading to turns without end. Guests too eager to explore the resort have gotten lost before. For how long always varies, dependent upon capriciousness of the resort. Hours? Yes. Years? Yes. Every guest caught in the winding hallways has reported the same thing: time is different there and too difficult to discern.
Some wayward guests have been caught in the endless hallways since the FIRST TDM. Weeks pass before a single doorway appears in the distance. It creaks upon opening before everything goes topsy-turvy. These guests have been let out of a trap door in the depths of Crane's Respite.
All water corridors will eventually lead back to the populated areas of Crane's Respite. The waters are warm, the scent of bath salts returns, and staff are wild with joy at finally finding all of you. They have been beside themselves searching ever since you vanished!
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ Because we love all of the new characters premiering on this TDM, we kindly request that our Evens prompt be top level exclusive for new characters. Current characters are encouraged to tag in to these prompts with the caveat that they’ve been picked up from their assigned suite (or wherever else they were before) and dumped into the new arrival’s bed. We would like for new characters to have this prompt unique to their top level comments!
▶ Players are welcome to have their current character riff off of these prompts in the log community with the exclusion of the new arrival element. This request is just for TDM top levels.
▶ Current characters and new characters are both welcome to freely mess around with the Odds prompt with the exclusion of the arrival element. For new characters, players may participate with the idea that their character is exploring Crane’s Respite after their unique arrival in the Evens prompt. The Odds arrival element may also be utilized by current player characters who may have been on an unofficial hiatus in January and did not tag as much as they would have liked, to explain any long IC absence.
▶ Octopi may be killed. If a character decides to eat one of the octopi they may find themselves taking on some of its traits. Which traits are up to player discretion.
ELEVATORS
ELEVATORS
The house has recently ordered a full changeout of art in all high traffic areas. The elevators in particular have received special attention with many different famous artworks and portraits studded to the walls for guests to admire. These artworks are treasures of the modern world that one would typically see behind glass at a museum. Guests may even find works from their own world hanging in the elevators. Even famous works that maybe have been lost to time. So this is where they ended up. Is that Vermeer's The Concert?
Guests may find their elevator suddenly stopping without warning. The portraits on the wall stir, curiously studying them, but there are three main portraits calling the shots. The portrait that controls that particular elevator will make their demands known with the threat that, if they are not obeyed, you will be trapped forever.
Elevators will function after the portrait's demands are met. Guests that hold out and refuse may find themselves trapped upwards of twelve hours. Guests with the ability to do so may crawl out of the top emergency door, free to go wherever they want from there.
GREAT TIT!
GREAT TIT!
Great Tit! is the Golden Peacock’s popular dessert bar and cafe. With its bright pops of color and whimsical treats, guests simply can’t resist stopping in for a butt shaped cookie and hazelnut coffee. After catching wind that the resort has decided to celebrate a dessert shop's most lucrative holiday, Great Tit! is ready to impress the masses. Advertisements for limited edition drinks and desserts rain the main lobby; one can’t go three steps without slipping on a neon pink coupon for 10 percent off nipple buns. Guests that decide to pass by the cafe will find themselves assaulted with confetti cannons and eager employees ushering them inside.
Guests will find a temporary communal shower room upon exiting Great Tit! where they can wash off after a fun day of rolling around in sugar. All guests will be gifted a tee branded with a, CHOCOLATE IS MY LOVER logo.
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ This portraits prompt has been triggered by several characters expressing interest in and investigating the lore of the resort paintings. This is just dipping a beginning toe in, but congrats to all for poking around!
▶ Portraits in the elevator should not be destroyed, purely for continuity’s sake. If a character would go far enough to attack one of the portraits, the portrait will slap them back with ghostly power.
▶ Characters may also figure other ways out of the elevator if they have specific abilities to do so. While the portraits can control the elevators, they cannot control your character(s). Any destruction to the elevator itself is liable to result in a rush of security dragging the culprit(s) away to the Iron Net.
▶ Great Tit! is running a massive sale! Even characters who are on the broke end of the spectrum will be able to afford to join in on the fun and indulge in sugar at these prices.
▶ Players are encouraged to make up any other elements for the Hall of Chocolate. If it’s a dessert and edible, it’s there. Enjoy your sugar coma!
▶ While the chocolate boxes are ICly limited due to Alessandro’s skills as a chocolatier, this is only an IC mechanic. There is no OOC limitation on this prompt as far as chocolate rarity goes.
THE NEST
ALICE AND THE PARROTS
Fashion boutiques are a dime a dozen in the Nest. The shopping hub is massive, lined with stores all trying to aggressively appeal to guests. A challenge in itself — but the guests of the Golden Peacock are no ordinary people. Used to being pampered and fed excitement, if these boutiques don’t bust their bottoms to appeal to the fickle nature of their patrons, they won’t be in business for much longer! One particular boutique, Alice and the Parrots, is riding winds of romantic thrill and churning out a couple of brand new fashion lines sure to draw in loads of chips.
Guests are welcome to try on clothes in Alice and the Parrots' dressing rooms. These dressing rooms are small and can only accommodate two people sharing at a time. Such is the life of a small boutique store. Sharing is no big deal, right? And there’s no way you can buy clothing this expensive without giving it a test first.
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ Players are encouraged to make up whatever cute outfits they would like for this prompt.
▶ Wedding clothes do not have to be cute and frilly; this section accommodates tastes of everyone.
▶ Alice and the Parrots is more expensive than Love Dove. Their clothing quality is excellent but their price tags are high. Staff may watch low ranks extra diligently to cut off any stealing. Thieves will be chased by NPC security! Anyone caught gets a day in the Iron Net.
CASINO CHAPEL
CASINO FLOOR
A Pop up Chapel has appeared in the Phoenix Casino. Guests are delighting in playing out weddings and pretending to get married — and a few guests are even tying the knot for real. They aren't worried about the sanctity of marriage; they can divorce tomorrow if they get bored of each other. And everyone knows that getting married doesn't mean you can't fuck whoever you want!
Since the resort isn't keeping track of how many marriages a guest has, all guests are encouraged to marry as many people as they would like. The more the merrier!
Wild wedding events will continue all throughout the month of February, until the guests find it's gotten stale. A divorce rush will round out the fun at the end of the month.
NOTES
PROMPT NOTES
▶ Weddings are not legally binding. Birdvis is not registered as a real officiant, but he does have an excellent beak and pompadour.
▶ Prizes from easy mode slot machines are automatic and do not require mod thumbs up to claim.
▶ Chip prize from difficult mode slot machines is automatic. The special prize is 5 reward points to add to your bank on rewards. Players who wish to claim the special prize should link the finished thread (the kink in question has been completed) under their rewards header with the header, Wedding Slot Machine. If you do any combination of 6/6 (finger hand lol) we ask you somehow make this sexy or involve a climax in order to claim the points.
BLANKET CW: Aphrodisiac; Compulsion; Costumes; Dubcon; Entrapment; Foodplay; Gambling; Lingerie; Matrimony; Tentacles; NSFW Images and Language; NTR; Nudity; Roleplay; Sacrilegious Themes
▶ All new characters on the TDM are WILDCARDS, which means they have not yet been assigned a card value. The house is still observing and deciding. As rank and suits are assigned upon acceptance your new character's suit will not manifest until they are accepted into the game.
▶ All TDMs are game canon. This TDM acts as the game's February event.
▶ Current characters may top level on the TDM. Please make sure to review the arrival prompt notes! Any current characters posting to the TDM should note they are current in their subject header.
▶ The top level directory is for new characters only. We want to make sure new characters are priority and receive attention!
▶ If you aren't satisfied with the prompts on this TDM please feel free to check out our LOCATIONS to explore more of the resort.
▶ Smut threads that take place on this TDM can be used for rewards. If both parties in the smut thread join the game, you may retroactively apply the character's initial card values to your 52 bank. If one character does not join the game the thread will not be applicable toward rewards (as that character would not have a card value). The character that does join would still receive a small payout for the encounter. Hopefully it was a fun thread anyway!
▶ We ask you to kindly add content warnings to your threads as appropriate.
▶ If you do not currently have permissions and kinks listed in your character’s journal we suggest leaving a note in your top level of any limits or boundaries for other players to reference.
▶ Thank you for spending Valentine's Day with us! You're our sweetheart this year. 💕
[Having watched enough TV, Deuce is familiar with this classic "waking up married" scenario. Finding yourself in a strange room with no memories of what happened last night? Check. In bed with someone who may or may not be a stranger? Check. Both of you dressed in wedding clothes? Check. Wearing rings? Check.
Deuce doesn't know how he got here or why he decided to get married, but this is a mistake! He can't be married! Not until he gets a proper job at least! How can he support the two of you?
But what's done is done and Deuce isn't one to ditch his responsibilities so it's time for a proper greeting.]
H-hello! How are ya! I mean well met!
[How do you introduce yourself to your new spouse anyways?]
Elevators-Judgemental John
[This painting is much meaner than the ones at school, but if they have to do this confession thing, then Deuce will go first!]
Confess? I mean I used to be a pretty bad delinquent. I'd get into fights, destroy things, and tear around on my blastcycle all hours of the night. I'm lucky I never got put in juvie. Which I guess is pretty bad, right?
[Deuce is resigned to the fact that he's the one who will be punished because he really was a jerk at one point. But at least he can take whatever is thrown at him, so maybe this is the way it should be...]
Slot Machines-Easy Mode
[Deuce glanced at his watch again and then looked around again, before approaching you, feeling cautious.]
Hey, do you want to help me out here? And maybe I'll do the same for you if we match up?
[This is embarrassing as hell. What kind of game is this? But he needs to make some money as well as friends, so might as well go for it.]
Wildcard/Notes:
[I'm open to playing any of the prompts I didn't list or having mine modified! Deuce will be mostly exploring around and trying to get his bearings, but he's not hard to approach.
For smutty times, Deuce is 16, but I'm open to any age range. I prefer m/m for him and should not that he might be a little slow to get going for anything (though I'm still up for things happening this TDM).
But I can be contacted through pms, at Kanetsugu, or at cauldroned on discord! ]
[It was a surprise enough to walk into the elevator and find Deuce, even more surprising to get put into a situation like this one. Cater plays up being scandalized, gasping at the examples of his past misdeeds.]
Eh?! Sounds like I get to punish Deucey!
[It's only fitting, being the upperclassman. He's practically responsible for the reformed delinquent--what a pain.]
The worst thing I've ever really done is, like, ghost some of my former schoolmates. LOL.
((ooc: gen and smut are both fine with me if you have a preference!))
[It was a surprise to run into Cater like this. A nice one until the painting started to talk.]
I mean no, it's not that bad.
[And even if it was, Deuce technically ghosted all of his deliquent "friends."
Deuce glanced at the painting and frowned. The painting sneered as it spoke.]
Executioner, bring this knave to his knees.
[[ooc: smut would be a fun ice breaker I think. I'm good with all the suggested prompts, though if there's anything you're interested in, let me know.]]
[Does he hear a bit of judgment in your voice, Deuce? Cater's grin only widens. It's not really a huge deal, at the end of the day, right? Just the two of them alone in an elevator, if you're not counting the painting.]
You heard the man. On your knees, soldier!
[He's just going to have fun with this for a little bit longer, twirling a lock of his hair and wishing he had his phone handy to take a picture.]
[What is that look on your face Cater? What did he ever do to you? But Deuce obeys and drops to his knees.]
Yes sir!
[This isn't too different from back home, huh? It's just Cater in charge and he's not as scary as Riddle. But they aren't following the normal rules either so anything could happen.]
...now what?
[Deuce glances at the painting who sneers back.]
Strike him! Put him in his place!
[That's... it? Deuce doesn't voice that out loud though, but he can take a hit.]
[ The slot machines might have been a bit of a curiosity for her upon arrival, but she was getting the hang of it now. After all, how else were people going to be encouraged to gamble if they couldn't understand how to do it in the first place? And nothing screamed "easy" than pulling a lever.
Most of the results she's had by now have been of the easy kind - why make things difficult if she can avoid it? ]
Sure. Why don't we pull on the count of three and see what we get?
[Deuce pulled his lever, feeling a mixture of excitment and dread as the reels slowed down and gave him his result, complete with chimes and blinking lights.]
'Hold hands with someone new in the confessional?' That's not so bad. What about you?
[ If Hilda is worried about what the slots might show, she doesn't show it humming to herself. Eventually when the slot machine grinds to a halt lights flash and cheerful music blares. ]
Trade clothes with someone new under a table.
[ Amusement is veined through her voice as she casts a glance down at the outfit that she'd picked out from the wedding suite after awakening - a skin tight mini skirt with a long sleeved crop top both in varying shades of pink. She looks back to him. ]
What do you think? There might even be a table in the confessional that we could use if you don't want to use one of the ones out here.
[Deuce is also still in his wedding attire, so this feels vaguely unfair right now. But he knew the risks when he turned the slots and she seems nice, so he's sure it'll be okay. And he's not one to go back on a dare.]
Uh, that sounds like a plan. Though it might be a tight fit. In a lot of ways.
[Both the boot hand the table. Deuce takes a breath and nods.] Let's do it!
[A slot machine with easy, non-threatening gambling mechanics (we're ignoring the other one with all the porn), and a decent payout? Why wouldn't Rinne do it? Hell, he can afford embarrassing himself a little for a few extra chips. It's not a bad trade-off. Getting to know the new people coming in was also a perk.
Though seeing this kid makes him feel pretty bad for him. The hell, he looks like Hiiro's age.
He grins, bright and cheeky, deciding he'll take pity on him. It wasn't bad once in a while to act like a good influence.]
Kyahaha ☆ Whatcha lookin' so nervous for? Big bro here will help ya~
[Vil can't help but grimace a little before his expression shifts into a disappointed frown. When he had entered the elevator and found Deuce there, he was almost glad that they were away from the noise and bustle of the main parts of the casino and resort so they could talk. Deuce was his underclassman and one of the few who he had taken under his wing, even if it was in a limited capacity.]
...We have to work on your thought process with accepting magical paintings at their word, Deuce. And oversharing.
[A sigh. He shoots the painting a stern look, skepticism in his frown before he lies outright.]
I've lied in an interview that was broadcasted worldwide. I claimed my favorite lip liner was a shade of burgundy from a company I had a brand deal with. There you are. One sin.
[Though Judgmental John hums loudly and seems ready to take his time deciding, things really aren't looking good for Deuce.]
[Deuce flushed and then shook his head, realizing his mistake. Maybe it's just that he's too honest about his problems these days. He can't help but hang his head in shame.]
That's... amazing, Schoenheit-senpai.
[Not the lying, but the fact that he handled it so cleverly. It makes Deuce feel ashamed all over again.]
Hmmmmph, lying to the public is never idle, but engaging in such delinquency is simply unacceptable!
[Vil tuts at the painting but stops short of prodding at it, not wanting to risk annoying it. While he doesn't know how much power the painting actually has, he isn't about to test it when he's trapped with Deuce.
He's unimpressed by the order, but turns from the painting to instead concentrate on Deuce. While it's not usual for him to go about touching his juniors, it feels right to put a hand on his shoulder as he looks him in the eye.]
I won't hurt you, and there's no one else here other than the painting. Think of this as an impromptu performance, all right?
[His voice is calm and reassuring for the moment, intent on making sure Deuce understands him.]
[ What should have been a normal day of trying to exist in the resort has become... this. Genya, already exhausted, is pointedly ignoring the ghost of the portrait demanding they confess their sins. It doesn't feel like it's any of his business. Is he a cop? No. That's about where the slayer's at. You don't own me, buddy.
But the other boy spills the beans easily. He sighs, rubbing the bridge of his nose. ]
Don't just confess because it told you to! [ well. too late for that, though Genya can't help but to impress the importance of this lesson. ] You can't trust demons. This thing can't have good intentions...
[ Which is surely upsetting to John, who complains at once, but Genya merely waves his hand and gives the other boy a scrutinizing up and down. As far as black histories go his own is nothing great; he had even been so wild as a young teenager that he had been aggressive with innocent girls. Something that's a deep shame to him now that he's older and with greater sense. ]
... It's not that bad. [ finally, he says, eyes sliding away. ] We've all done stupid things.
I can tell. [ an unfair barb, the poor boy has done nothing wrong, Genya is just… like this… but he finally sighs, relenting. it’s fair not to know what to expect. in actuality, he doesn’t know what the consequences of not playing along are aside from being trapped inside forever (allegedly). ] Now…?
[ The portrait studies them intensely. Genya sighs again, rubbing his neck in defeat. Since the other teen has already confessed it wouldn’t feel right to skirt around it. Between them, he’s a demon slayer, so if anything happens it’s his responsibility. He bites his lip, finding the strength to put into words what’s bothered him for so many years. ]
… I unfairly blamed my brother for something and destroyed our relationship. I’ll never forgive myself for it. [ it hurts to even say, but it’s the truth. if that isn’t enough, ] I’ve also killed countless demons. I don’t consider that a crime, but they were still once humans with families. It’s not without its own weight. [ he lifts his chin, ] I’d say I’m the worser.
[ that's all he has to say. he's pleased that he's not in his smaller, slightly cramped room meant for someone with a lower rank, but at what cost? the cost of sharing a bed with a junior, much less someone who's not even from his dorm?
anyway. leona doesn't bother uncovering himself. he's staying tucked in his sheets for as long as he can. ]
[This is both the best and worst thing that could happen in terms of accidental marriages. On one hand, it is Leona, who has a bad attitude and is probably not husband material and Deuce might die.
On the other hand, they are married so surely he won't die? And Leona is a Prince and Rich and Deuce can brag about who he's married to. His mind is a strange place right now.]
[When he as fifteen and still getting into trouble he'd sneak into a few places and play around with the slots and the pachinko machines. Now that he's sixteen, he knows better.]
Deuce Spade | Twisted Wonderland | New
[Having watched enough TV, Deuce is familiar with this classic "waking up married" scenario. Finding yourself in a strange room with no memories of what happened last night? Check. In bed with someone who may or may not be a stranger? Check. Both of you dressed in wedding clothes? Check. Wearing rings? Check.
Deuce doesn't know how he got here or why he decided to get married, but this is a mistake! He can't be married! Not until he gets a proper job at least! How can he support the two of you?
But what's done is done and Deuce isn't one to ditch his responsibilities so it's time for a proper greeting.]
H-hello! How are ya! I mean well met!
[How do you introduce yourself to your new spouse anyways?]
Elevators-Judgemental John
[This painting is much meaner than the ones at school, but if they have to do this confession thing, then Deuce will go first!]
Confess? I mean I used to be a pretty bad delinquent. I'd get into fights, destroy things, and tear around on my blastcycle all hours of the night. I'm lucky I never got put in juvie. Which I guess is pretty bad, right?
[Deuce is resigned to the fact that he's the one who will be punished because he really was a jerk at one point. But at least he can take whatever is thrown at him, so maybe this is the way it should be...]
Slot Machines-Easy Mode
[Deuce glanced at his watch again and then looked around again, before approaching you, feeling cautious.]
Hey, do you want to help me out here? And maybe I'll do the same for you if we match up?
[This is embarrassing as hell. What kind of game is this? But he needs to make some money as well as friends, so might as well go for it.]
Wildcard/Notes:
[I'm open to playing any of the prompts I didn't list or having mine modified! Deuce will be mostly exploring around and trying to get his bearings, but he's not hard to approach.
For smutty times, Deuce is 16, but I'm open to any age range. I prefer m/m for him and should not that he might be a little slow to get going for anything (though I'm still up for things happening this TDM).
But I can be contacted through pms, at
elevators
Eh?! Sounds like I get to punish Deucey!
[It's only fitting, being the upperclassman. He's practically responsible for the reformed delinquent--what a pain.]
The worst thing I've ever really done is, like, ghost some of my former schoolmates. LOL.
((ooc: gen and smut are both fine with me if you have a preference!))
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[It was a surprise to run into Cater like this. A nice one until the painting started to talk.]
I mean no, it's not that bad.
[And even if it was, Deuce technically ghosted all of his deliquent "friends."
Deuce glanced at the painting and frowned. The painting sneered as it spoke.]
Executioner, bring this knave to his knees.
[[ooc: smut would be a fun ice breaker I think. I'm good with all the suggested prompts, though if there's anything you're interested in, let me know.]]
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You heard the man. On your knees, soldier!
[He's just going to have fun with this for a little bit longer, twirling a lock of his hair and wishing he had his phone handy to take a picture.]
Just consider me your temporary King of Diamonds.
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Yes sir!
[This isn't too different from back home, huh? It's just Cater in charge and he's not as scary as Riddle. But they aren't following the normal rules either so anything could happen.]
...now what?
[Deuce glances at the painting who sneers back.]
Strike him! Put him in his place!
[That's... it? Deuce doesn't voice that out loud though, but he can take a hit.]
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slot machines
Most of the results she's had by now have been of the easy kind - why make things difficult if she can avoid it? ]
Sure. Why don't we pull on the count of three and see what we get?
( i hope gen is alright for this! )
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Then let's start! One, two, three!
[Deuce pulled his lever, feeling a mixture of excitment and dread as the reels slowed down and gave him his result, complete with chimes and blinking lights.]
'Hold hands with someone new in the confessional?' That's not so bad. What about you?
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Trade clothes with someone new under a table.
[ Amusement is veined through her voice as she casts a glance down at the outfit that she'd picked out from the wedding suite after awakening - a skin tight mini skirt with a long sleeved crop top both in varying shades of pink. She looks back to him. ]
What do you think? There might even be a table in the confessional that we could use if you don't want to use one of the ones out here.
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Uh, that sounds like a plan. Though it might be a tight fit. In a lot of ways.
[Both the boot hand the table. Deuce takes a breath and nods.] Let's do it!
slot machines, i'm coming for you
Though seeing this kid makes him feel pretty bad for him. The hell, he looks like Hiiro's age.
He grins, bright and cheeky, deciding he'll take pity on him. It wasn't bad once in a while to act like a good influence.]
Kyahaha ☆ Whatcha lookin' so nervous for? Big bro here will help ya~
So relax. Wanna start us off?
oh my. also I'm sorry for this silliness.
[You have to beat him in a duel first, Rinne. Or a fistfight.
But Deuce smiles back and then nods.]
Sure, let's do it!
[He pulls the lever and watches the reels sping before it lands on...]
"Give a piggyback ride to someone old in the bathroom?" What the heck? Deuce is so confused that he's laughing.]
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He likes it though. Kids should speak their mind and mouth off their cheeky elders. (What happened to being a good influence?)]
Gyahaha~ Someone old? What, ya think ya can carry me?
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[But Deuce did a few shoulder swings to limber up.]
It might be a little hard, but I can manage.
[They just have to make it to the bathroom, right? But he bends down a little.]
Come on though, let's get it over with.
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elevators
...We have to work on your thought process with accepting magical paintings at their word, Deuce. And oversharing.
[A sigh. He shoots the painting a stern look, skepticism in his frown before he lies outright.]
I've lied in an interview that was broadcasted worldwide. I claimed my favorite lip liner was a shade of burgundy from a company I had a brand deal with. There you are. One sin.
[Though Judgmental John hums loudly and seems ready to take his time deciding, things really aren't looking good for Deuce.]
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That's... amazing, Schoenheit-senpai.
[Not the lying, but the fact that he handled it so cleverly. It makes Deuce feel ashamed all over again.]
Hmmmmph, lying to the public is never idle, but engaging in such delinquency is simply unacceptable!
[The painting's gaze goes to Vil.]
Treat him like the dog he is!
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He's unimpressed by the order, but turns from the painting to instead concentrate on Deuce. While it's not usual for him to go about touching his juniors, it feels right to put a hand on his shoulder as he looks him in the eye.]
I won't hurt you, and there's no one else here other than the painting. Think of this as an impromptu performance, all right?
[His voice is calm and reassuring for the moment, intent on making sure Deuce understands him.]
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elevators
But the other boy spills the beans easily. He sighs, rubbing the bridge of his nose. ]
Don't just confess because it told you to! [ well. too late for that, though Genya can't help but to impress the importance of this lesson. ] You can't trust demons. This thing can't have good intentions...
[ Which is surely upsetting to John, who complains at once, but Genya merely waves his hand and gives the other boy a scrutinizing up and down. As far as black histories go his own is nothing great; he had even been so wild as a young teenager that he had been aggressive with innocent girls. Something that's a deep shame to him now that he's older and with greater sense. ]
... It's not that bad. [ finally, he says, eyes sliding away. ] We've all done stupid things.
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[What if the painting cursed you or possessed you when you didn't follow along? You never knew about these things.
He blinks at his companion though and shakes his head.]
I guess so. I mean I'm trying to be a better person now. It's just all fresh for me. So it feels like I shouldn't forget that part of myself.
[John huffs and starts to spew some mild invectives and Deuce rubs the back of his neck.]
So now what though?
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[ The portrait studies them intensely. Genya sighs again, rubbing his neck in defeat. Since the other teen has already confessed it wouldn’t feel right to skirt around it. Between them, he’s a demon slayer, so if anything happens it’s his responsibility. He bites his lip, finding the strength to put into words what’s bothered him for so many years. ]
… I unfairly blamed my brother for something and destroyed our relationship. I’ll never forgive myself for it. [ it hurts to even say, but it’s the truth. if that isn’t enough, ] I’ve also killed countless demons. I don’t consider that a crime, but they were still once humans with families. It’s not without its own weight. [ he lifts his chin, ] I’d say I’m the worser.
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marriage
[ that's all he has to say. he's pleased that he's not in his smaller, slightly cramped room meant for someone with a lower rank, but at what cost? the cost of sharing a bed with a junior, much less someone who's not even from his dorm?
anyway. leona doesn't bother uncovering himself. he's staying tucked in his sheets for as long as he can. ]
Try again. Say somethin' different.
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Kingscholar-senpai!? What... how... I'm sorry?
[This is both the best and worst thing that could happen in terms of accidental marriages. On one hand, it is Leona, who has a bad attitude and is probably not husband material and Deuce might die.
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[ deuce's mom is going to be so proud... ]
About what? We're married, do somethin' romantic. Now.
[ he's not going to let deuce get away. think he's fast enough to not get grabbed and then pinned to the mattress by his shoulders? ]
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slot machines
[He asks because Deuce looks to be roughly his age, if not slightly younger. Atsushi is 18 already but this guy might not be.]
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[When he as fifteen and still getting into trouble he'd sneak into a few places and play around with the slots and the pachinko machines. Now that he's sixteen, he knows better.]
You want to give it a spin?
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[He gives the easier slot machine a spin and gets "hold hands", "someone borrowed", and "under a table".]
...well that one isn't too bad at least. Shall we?
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