peacockstop | TDM 02: TAKE 2

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TDM 02: TAKE 2

▶ ORIGINAL TEST DRIVE 2 POST IS LOCATED HERE
▶ ALL NEW TOP LEVELS SHOULD NOW BE POSTED ON TAKE 2
▶ ALL CARRIED OVER OLD TOP LEVELS SHOULD BE LINKED, NOT COPY AND PASTED

【 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?!

WAKING UP IN … PEACOCK? ▷ New arrivals waking up temporarily assigned suites will find themselves in a unique situation. Instead of the resort’s standard terrycloth robe, they are waking up in wedding clothes. Players may select any article(s) of wedding clothing they would like their character to be dressed in, from the western wedding dress or tux to sexy wedding night lingerie and matching fuzzy boa. The resort pulls influences from across cultures and worlds so there is no limitation on choices.

▷ These temporary rooms are the coveted ACE & JACK RANK SUITES. These junior penthouses are spacious, lavish, and generously stocked with amenities. Not a terrible situation to find oneself in despite waking up with a stranger in a strange place. The problem is that these guests aren't just any pair. Not just any pairs: guests waking up together have been marked in the reservation system as newlywed couples. Reception will correct this mistake in their system by official check in, but for now these new guests are getting VIP treatment thanks to their recent nuptials.

▷ The message sent through the Watch isn't the only congratulations waiting for new arrivals. Temporary suites are outfitted in balloons, streamers, champagne on ice, chocolate covered strawberries, and handsomely wrapped gifts. Players are welcome to customize the extent of their honeymoon welcome.

WELCOMING THE NEW COUPLE Never let it be said that guest services at the Golden Peacock are lacking. In the whirlwind of waking up in a luxury resort, new guests will find that the staff have arranged for them a variety of delights. There are no notes explaining why they have been kidnapped or any signs of their missing items. Instead, they may find:

▷ THE RINGS: A glittering pair of wedding bands. Guests waking up together will find matching rings either on their ring finger or in small velvet boxes on one of the tables. The wedding rings possess a temporary charm. Wearers will be able to share their emotions with their pair through a bond. This is a temporary charm that will fade over a few hours. When the charm is gone these rings will only be expensive jewelry.

▷ THE PRESENTS: A pile of wrapped boxes that have been left for the happy couple. Every item inside is meant to help facilitate a kink. Players are encouraged to make up whatever they would like their characters find in these boxes.

▷ THE BREAKFAST SPREAD: A small breakfast spread for two laid out in the main sitting area of the massive suite. All of the dishes in the breakfast spread are finger foods. Players are welcome to make up their own sensual spread. With the VIP treatment in place no meal request is too large.

FELLOW NEWLYWEDS ▷ Main elevator hubs of the junior penthouse floors have been transformed into wedding lounges. The typical gold lobbies are now crisp white and studded with an array of tufted couches, furry rugs, draped silks, and sparkling balloons scripted to the tune of HAPPY WEDDING, LOVE, and HONEYMOON TIME. Tables feature complimentary mimosas.

▷ Each wedding lounge has several racks of clothing available for new arrivals select from without charge. Unlike the previous batch of new arrivals, these new guests will find that their complimentary finery are articles of high quality fabrics from expensive Golden Peacock brands. Velvet robes are similarly available for guests who may want to sit back and relax with a glass of bubbly in the lounge.

▷ New arrivals that decide to gather in the lounge may end up prey to eager staff. These employees will encourage them to talk to other guests. Just because you’re married doesn’t mean you can’t start filling your 52 deck right away! Some staff members may even give pairs a wink and a nudge toward one of the empty junior penthouse suites. They won’t tell your spouses where you are if you want to go have a little fun.

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.

FROM THE ENDLESS HALLWAYS TO... BREEDING GROUNDS? ▷ Re-arrivals will be splashing down into the depths of Crane's Respite. It is dim, with the occasional lantern offering faint glow to keep guests from being completely in the dark. The waters are black and the walls are cragged, reminiscent of the mouth of a real cave.

▷ The labyrinth is more challenging down here. There are too many corridors that lead to pockets and alcoves. These watery tunnels are eerily quiet; guests dropped in from the endless hallways will only hear the splashing of other guests.

▷ The water is cold and salty, unlike the usual comfortable baths in the spa. Guests may find cut outs in the stone with folded towels. These towels are dusty and stained, not having been replaced for quite some time. There are sporadic ledges for guests to huddle on if they wish to get out of the water.

▷ Guests are not alone. Shapes dart beneath black water. They tangle with each other in voracious excitement until they notice there are others. An ominous tentacle surfaces, reaching out...

ABOUT THE OCTOPI ▷ Juvenile octopi are the size of a hand or smaller. These juveniles are friendly and affectionate; guests may find that these new friends will help guide them toward the upper levels of the spa. They like to adorably attach to guests, but some guests may have an allergic reaction to these small octopi. A flush of heart shaped marks may break out across a character's skin and cause intense itchiness. While rubbing against the walls can help ease the irritation, guests will find that the most relief comes when they rub against someone else. Rashes are mild and will recede quickly with enough rubbing on someone else.

▷ Mature octopi are aggressively mating. Catching sight of frisky octopus sex is imminent. Quick motion is liable to draw the attention of these sex-fueled cephalopod. Guests may find themselves chased by dozens of amorous tentacles.

▷ Mature octopi are free lovers and will try to snag two or more guests at once for some sweet lovemaking via tentacles and suction cups. These octopi also secrete a stimulant that triggers arousal and/or heightened sensitivity in genitals. Guests who manage to get free from their would-be lovers may still find themselves experiencing physical effects of the DIAMONDS SUIT.

▷ The old-timer octopi are relaxing in the shallow areas of the tunnels and watching the youth have their fun. Ho ho ho, to be young and horny!

OTHER SECRETS OF THE DEEP ▷ FLUORESCENT MUSHROOMS: Fluorescent mushrooms grow along the bottom crease of the deeper tunnels. If eaten, guests will find their stomachs are growling in confusion before they break out into scales. Players may give their character any level of aquatic traits they would like. The water magic of the mushroom will fade in an hour.

▷ THE UNDERWATER CAVE: A cave deep beneath the water, accessed through a narrow hole. Seaweed coats the ground like grass and aquatic flora blooms in a shock of vivid color. Guests may discover that when in this cave they can breathe underwater. There are numerous soft underwater beds made of algae and moss as well as numerous shiny objects left discarded.

▷ MINERAL FORMATIONS: In the deepest and coldest reaches of the water guests may catch an unexpected sparkle. Strange but beautiful mineral formations can be found along the wall and floor underwater. These minerals are not easy to break off alone, but with good effort or teamwork, guests may break some off to keep. These minerals can be used for trading and other deals in the resort. They are highly sought after materials. But guests should be careful — the octopi are possessive of their shiny treasure and will chase anyone trying to steal from their trove.

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

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.

THE JUDGMENTAL JOHN "Sinners dare step into my elevator? Don't think you can leave without confessing your crimes! Those who have trampled upon virtue should be heavily punished. And I ... I will observe this punishment be dispensed. To see it is done right. Ahem."

▷ The Judgmental John will demand that guests trapped in his elevator confess one of their sins, crimes, or sources of guilt. Each guest will be prompted to confess once and then they together must decide whose crime is worse. The Judgmental John will then preside over the executioner (the guest with the lesser crime) punishing the guest with the worser crime.

▷ While Judgmental John has perverted intentions with his demand and will encourage sexy punishing, he will reluctantly accept any kind of punishment the executioner decides to dole out.

▷ Judgmental John will manifest any item(s) at the executioner's request.

▷ JUDGMENTAL JOHN'S FAVORITE PUNISHMENTS: Asphyxiation; Biting; Blackmail; Blindfolds; Bloodplay; Crying; Dominance/Submission; Edging; Gags; Handcuffs; Humiliation; Orgasm Control/Denial; Petplay; Sadism/Masochism; Scratching; Spanking; Slapping; Training

THE HARD-UP MAIDEN "I was painted before my subject broke her maidenhead. I am forever a virgin in this cursed portrait! If I cannot indulge in pleasures of the flesh, I may as well watch. Share with me the sexual delight you can so freely enjoy whenever you please. Have a heart, a girl has needs."

▷ The Hard-Up Maiden wants to see graphic sex. The more hardcore the better. She craves intensity so that she can live vicariously through the guests in her elevator. As a ghost that can never experience it herself there isn't much more she can have.

▷ She will not budge her elevator until she sees something hot, sweaty and steamy between the two (or more) guests she's caught.

▷ The Hard-Up Maiden may randomly manifest items relating to her favorite kinks to encourage guests to head in that direction.

▷ HARD-UP MAIDEN'S FAVORITE KINKS: Anal Sex; Begging; Bondage; Breeding; Creampie; Cumplay; Facesitting; Femdom; Flexibility; Heat/Rut; Motorboating; Oral Sex; Pegging; Power Bottoms; Rough Sex; Throatfucking; Vaginal Sex

THE TEASING TRIO "Aren't you two cute? Show us some flirting, give us a treat! We'll let you go after you entertain us a bit. What do we like? Anything cute, anything sweet. It gets so boring in here. Imagine watching everyone do nothing but stand before leaving. Don't we deserve some fun?"

▷ The Teasing Trio are the most flexible of the paintings. They want to see cute or lightly spicy engagement between the guests they've trapped in their elevator. They know how to have a good time and aren't taking this trapping thing too seriously.

▷ The Teasing Trio are happy to manifest any items to help guests get into the spirit of cute and sweet. They will take requests but may also toss in their own suggested items.

▷ TEASING TRIO'S FAVORITE CUTES: Body Worship; Confessions; Clothed Sex; Drama; Emotional; Fingering; Frotting; Grinding; Kissing; Hand Holding; Missionary; Roleplay; Romance; Teasing

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! 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.

LIMITED EDITION: CHOCOLATE BOXES ▷ It isn’t every year that they celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Golden Peacock. In light of the rush of new guests checking in to the resort, Alessandro, the resort’s premier chocolatier, has decided to release his extremely coveted truffles in limited number. These truffles are boxed with the utmost attention to aesthetic and consideration for each tender morsel. There are numerous romantic designs available.

▷ Guests heading over to Great Tit! during release windows will find the confectionery mobbed. Fights break out, with some long-standing guests aggressively trying to get their hands on one of the legendary Alessandro’s truffle boxes. These NPC guests may grab and shove at their fellow guests to get through the crowd. If one wants to get their hands on a coveted box for their sweetheart they’ll have to roll up their sleeves and get ready to fight dirty.

▷ Guests who manage to secure some of the limited edition truffles will find that each bite tastes like heaven itself. The rumors of Alessandro’s talent are not exaggerated. Unlike many of the delicacies in the resort he does not rely on any kind of aphrodisiac or stimulant to send the consumer into throes of euphoria. It’s all skill, baby.

▷ Guests may want to try to grab a box for their sweetheart or someone who's caught their eye. All of the eye searing advertisements for the limited edition run of Alessandro’s truffles swear that it is a must to gift a box of chocolates to someone you are interested in courting or playing 52 with. What better way than to seduce the object of your affections than to give them the most delicious truffles in the resort?

THE CHALLENGE: LICKED CREAM ▷ Great Tit! is hosting a game that only the most stalwart competitors can win. Dozens of bowls of whipped cream have been supplied for The Licked Cream Challenge. Always enticed by the new and novel in the resort, guests are lining up out the door to get in on the action.

▷ Guests who join the competition will face what may be their toughest challenge yet: A Complete Lickdown. One of the game managers will slather one guest head to toe in whipped cream. Their game partner must lick all of the whipped cream from their body within ten minutes to win the medium payout prize and two boxes of Alessandro’s coveted chocolates. The guest originally covered in whipped cream must be licked spotless in order for them to win.

▷ There is no penalty for guests that do not manage to beat the challenge. It’s all in good fun!

THE HALL: CHOCOLATE DELIGHT Riding the wave of demand for more chocolate from patrons, Great Tit! has opened a limited time chocolate adventure to keep the excitement going. There is a small fee to enter the Hall of Chocolate Delight, but those who do decide to pay up will not be disappointed. Especially if they have a sweet tooth. Nearly everything inside the hall is made of chocolate: cakes; cookies; pastries; furniture; clothing; and much more! Players are encouraged to make up and design their own chocolate delights. There are three main attraction hubs within the exhibit:

▷ HOT FUDGE TUB: A hot tub with fudge. Fudge is kept at a comfortable temperature so as not to scald while keeping the chocolate from solidifying. With eight jet streams and an assortment of fudge toppings to throw into the tub, this is the spot for a dessert lover to relax. There is a sign that asks, PLEASE DO NOT DRINK HOT TUB FUDGE, but it seems to have had the opposite effect. Many of the NPC guests can be found sneakily sticking their heads in and guzzling the hot tub fudge.

▷ PUDDING RING: A wrestling ring filled with pudding. The pudding ring is where guests feeling frisky can wrestle in a shallow vat of pudding for some messy, slippery fun. Winners of their wrestling match will be given a discount coupon for use in Great Tit! at a later date. Guests are encouraged to go nude, but there are some saucy outfits made out of hard candies available to wear if they'd like to cover up a bit. Guests are encouraged to eat the candy outfits off of each other.

▷ CAKE TRAMPOLINE: A bouncy chocolate cheesecake the size of a massive trampoline. Guests may also eat from the cake while bouncing if they would like. Due to the large number of guests eager to play 52 on the bouncy cheesecake, these cake trampolines are replaced quite often. While the cheesecake is the most popular option due to its jiggly qualities, there are other large cake beds to enjoy.

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.

FASHION LINE: ADORABLE AND SEXY Alice and the Parrots, one of the Golden Peacock’s frilly fashion boutiques, is coming out hot with a new line of clothing with the tagline, Adorable and Sexy. Guests will find fliers for their new line’s launch around the resort during February.

▷ FRILLY DRESSES: Feminine flair lovers are in for a treat! An ode to the famous lolita style, this collection includes several collections big on lace and frills. Dresses have a range of unique prints that guests have been going crazy over buying because these prints are limited time only. The line includes matching accessories to create a fully adorable and sexy look that will drive suitors wild.
▷ CHARMING HABERDASHERIES: Masculine looks haven’t been forgotten. The line includes charming suspenders, velvet suits with cute prints, colorful bowties, dashing footwear, and more. Guests looking to strike a perfect balance between handsome and adorable have found their place.
▷ SENSUAL SWEATERS: A large part of the collection includes knit sweaters with teasing cutouts. By far the most popular, the eponymous Virgin Killer Sweater has been reimagined in buttery yarns and given an overhaul of new designs so that virgins may be slain in even more ways.
▷ FLIRTATIOUS HOSIERY: What are sexy outfits without hosiery? Stockings and socks have been given their own section, paired with shelves of garter belts that promise to tantalize. The collection includes undershirts for more muscular guests made of delicate materials, like lace and silk, offering feminine touch for the beefiest babes.
▷ APPEALING INTIMATES: An Adorable and Sexy line would be nothing without its intimates. Panties and bras are available in a full range of color and styles. Lingerie has been reimagined in a variety of sensual fabrics. Men’s boxers have been included and given the adorable treatment with silk options that gently cradle even the heaviest balls.

COSTUME LINE: EROTIC ENCOUNTERS Alice and the Parrots isn’t done yet. Along with their fashion collection, the boutique has designed and released a line of romantic costumes to help guests get into the Game 52 spirit. The quality of these costumes is quite high; they feel as comfortable as normal clothes. None of that itchy synthetic material for this store.

▷ Guests will discover a selection of costumes inside the store. All costumes part of the Erotic Encounters have been designed with sex appeal in mind. Players are welcome to have their characters find sexy costumes ranging from the classic french maid and nurse to more obscure options, like sexy plumber and sexy exhausted but doing her best single mother. Alice and the Parrots has considerately made their collection broad to accommodate all tastes.

▷ Some of these outfits are completely ordinary costumes. Others have been possessed by a strong sense of purpose. Costumes possessed by purpose may compel their wearers to act out their roles. For example, a sexy french maid might be compelled to attractively clean a partner’s suite or a sexy nurse may be compelled to practice some medical love. The strength of the compulsion is completely up to player discretion. It can range from a fleeting impulse to an all-encompassing craving. Whatever you decide!

▷ Once their sense of purpose has been achieved any possessed costumes will be satisfied and freed of the curse. They will return to being ordinary clothes.

WEDDING LINE: SPECIAL MOMENTS Did you think they'd be done after two collections? No!! Alice and the Parrots intends to completely knock out the competition. They will be the most beloved small fashion boutique, so help them.

▷ The full back wall of Alice and the Parrots is dedicated to their wedding collection, Special Moments. Guests will find a variety of outfits traditionally worn at weddings. While the bride and groom looks are given the spotlight there are also outfits geared toward bridesmaids, groomsmen, wedding guests, officiants, and so on. Guests will also find flower bouquets, hair pins, veils, and accessories.

▷ Some of the wedding clothes have likewise been possessed by a strong sense of purpose. Possessed wedding clothes will compel their wearers to act out their roles. Anyone who decides to try on a bridal gown may be overcome with the desire to find their groom/bride. They may be overwhelmed by the urge to sprint straight to the chapel. They may even experience the classic cold feet and go running to the bar to drink away their wedding woes. Players are encouraged to have fun playing out whatever wedding stereotypes and tropes they would like.

▷ Once their sense of purpose has been achieved any possessed wedding clothes will be satisfied and freed of their curse.

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!

THE PHOENIX CHAPEL ▷ THE ALTAR: A cheesy altar with some garishly bright fabrics thrown across it. In actuality, a table that staff dressed up to look like an altar, surrounded by flowers, a wedding arch, and rows of pews for guests. Every inch the traditional Vegas chapel setup minus the Elvis impersonator; if you want Birdvis, he's on standby.

▷ THE CONFESSIONAL: A slim booth with enough room to seat two guests. Rich with the scent of incense and sandalwood. Locks from the inside. None of the long-standing guests know what the confessional is actually meant for, so they've been using it as a photobooth to get good scenic snaps with their Watches.

▷ THE COAT CLOSET: All of these guests have all of these coats that need a place to stay while they party the nights away. A secluded spot with racks of coats that makes a clandestine spot to find some privacy in the middle of the festivities. Guests may find miscellaneous baubles and candies in the pockets if they decide to rifle through pockets.

▷ THE BRIDAL SUITE: A private room for guests to relax in. Themed with the traditional wedding night in mind. Guests will find this room splashed in shades of red. Decorated with a massive canopied bed, scattered rose petals, lit candles, and mood music.

WEDDING SLOT MACHINES (CR BUILDING): EASY ▷ Limited time wedding slot machines have been installed around the chapel. Guests that decide to play are directed to pull the arm and see what matchup of directions they've been assigned. The challenge will be sent to their Watch to complete. If they manage to complete their challenge on the easy level slots they will be rewarded with a medium payout.

▷ Players may either use RNG for the below prompts or select any combination they like OOCly. ICly, it's all random.

▷ Example Pull: RNG 3, 5, 2. The challenge sent to the playing character's watch would be, ADMIT A KINK TO SOMEONE HOT IN THE BATHROOM. If they do this they will automatically receive their medium payment prize. Winner music will play from their watch upon completion.

ACTION
1. DANCE
2. CONFESS A SECRET
3. ADMIT A KINK
4. HOLD HANDS
5. TRADE CLOTHES
6. GIVE A PIGGYBACK RIDE

WITH/TO
1. SOMEONE OLD
2. SOMEONE NEW
3. SOMEONE BORROWED
4. SOMEONE BLUE
5. SOMEONE HOT
6. SOMEONE COLD

WHERE
1. ON THE DANCE FLOOR
2. IN THE BATHROOM
3. ON THE ALTAR
4. IN THE CONFESSIONAL
5. UNDER A TABLE
6. IN THE BRIDAL SUITE

WEDDING SLOT MACHINES (SPICY 🌶 ): DIFFICULT ▷ Limited time wedding slot machines have been installed around the popup chapel. Guests that decide to play are directed to pull the arm and see what matchup of directions they've been assigned. The challenge will be sent to their Watch to complete. If they manage to complete their challenge on the difficult level slots they will be rewarded with an extra large payout and special prize.

▷ Players may either use RNG for the below prompts or select any combination they like OOCly. ICly, it's all random.

▷ Example Pull: RNG 1, 3, 5. The challenge sent to the playing character's watch would be, FUCK BREASTS (or chest) UNDER A TABLE. If they do this they will automatically receive their extra large payment prize and will receive their special prize later. Winner music will play from their Watch upon completion.

ACTION
1. FUCK
2. LICK
3. SUCK
4. RIDE
5. EJACULATE
6. FINGER

ON/TO
1. ASS
2. COCK/PUSSY
3. CHEST/BREASTS
4. FACE
5. THIGHS
6. HAND

WHERE
1. IN THE COAT CLOSET
2. IN THE BATHROOM
3. ON THE ALTAR
4. IN THE CONFESSIONAL
5. UNDER A TABLE
6. IN THE BRIDAL SUITE

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.

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[For as much as Monika wants to appear she's in complete control, him willingly giving up a bit of his own autonomy to her, and feeding into him, she does have a cute side of hers whenever things go unexpectedly. For some reason, there's another urge to poke at her cheek to tease his partner. Alas, his hands are busy carrying said partner.]

No. Only seems natural to call you that.

[Monika isn't the only one enjoying the warmth. Soundwave is too, and he slides Monika down on his arms ever so slightly, so more of her skin is pressed against his metal, particularly one side of her chest against his.]

Would you prefer I drop "Lord" and call you by another title.

[Might like it a little, she said. Well, that won't do. That just means that he'll have to look for a title she prefer to be called as. After all, he still wishes to please her.

Now onto the bathroom. Soundwave still has to duck his head down to get inside, but at least the door way is big enough for him to enter while carrying Monika with some ease. Soundwave gives a quick scan of the area. Luxurious as expected, but he's never been inside a human bathroom before.]

Where would you like me to put you down?

[ He's so not helping. Saying it seems natural only makes her shoulders hunch. If he doesn't stop, all this power really is going to go to her head!

She lets out another squeak as she shifts closer to him, more of her body meeting his. It takes her some time to recover, fingers pressing against his chest, among other things. Her eyes trail up to look at his face, so hard to read as it is. There are flutters in her stomach that are just as strong as the ones she's felt when looking at his avatar.

Then she realizes, or confidently assumes, this was a cuddling attempt. Screw the butterflies! She smacks a tiny fist against his chest. ]

Hey! None of that! And you'll call me a lord because I say you will!

[ Also? She's getting down! No need to put her anywhere! She starts kicking and squirming in his arms. ]

I'll get myself down! I don't trust you to get the water started without breaking the faucet, anyway!

[ Some more wriggling and squirming...then she's suddenly clinging to one of his arms, letting out a quiet eek! when her feet are dangling above the floor. She may have underestimated how high up she was. That drop's a liiiittle larger than she anticipated.

This is fine! She's Lord Monika or whatever! So, dignified as ever, she "commands": ]

Put me there. By the bathtub.

[ She nods over in its direction. Say nothing about her hanging on for dear life! ]

None of what?

[Wow, isn't she feisty all of sudden? What did he even do to deserves this? Soundwave isn't worried that she'll fall of from his arms with all the squirming and wiggling she's doing- confident he'll keep her secure, but she needs to calm down.

Oh, she wants to get herself down? ..... Okay? She didn't even need to be feisty for that.

And what even gave her the idea he'll break the faucet? What? If there's anything anyone could describe Soundwave, incompetence isn't it. But, he isn't in the position to argue, lest he angers Monika further.]

If you say so, Lord Monika.

[.......

Is he watching a jester and not a lord... what is this? C'mon, Monika, it's just one to two feet above the floor. It's not that scary. He won't say as much, though, but there was a slight panic from him when she drops from his arms.

It's a good thing Monika commanded earlier that he'll wash her with his original body, because now he can hide his amusement behind the faceplate.]

Yes, Lord Monika.

[And so, he bends down and puts her feet down onto the floor. There, setting her down gentle and delicate. He'll just follow her from behind ~~like a good loyal puppy.]~~

[ Chin held high (even though her ego is highly bruised), she strolls over to the tub and gets the water started, then shifts over to the numerous luxuries like bubble baths, salts, oils. After some sampling and sniffing, she settles on a lightly floral bubble bath with a few bath bombs that'll spread some flower "confetti" which slowly melts into the water. She deserves something nice after her terrible "fall" from his arms!

Once that's settled, she pulls over a fancy rolling cart with all sorts of cleaning implements for him to use. All that's left is to address him again, and so she does. No, she's not pouting a little. ]

Don't overuse that title. I might think you're mocking me if you do.

[ Thankfully, she can't see that amusement of his. She'd be whacking at his metal even more if she could. That, or throwing bath bombs at his head. Maybe he'd panic more at that! (Probably not.) ]

And be careful how you touch me. [ She points an accusatory finger. ] You tried to cuddle! That's not allowed!

[ ...She's sounding like a petulant child. He'll never take her seriously if she keeps this up. This needs to be fixed. ]

Touch me in a way I don't like...and that's an hour less you get to spend with me.

[ Her new favorite: impossible tasks she makes the arbitrary rules for. So deliciously evil. Humming with satisfaction, she settles into the giant bathtub to wait there while it fills up. It might take a while. She can practically swim in the thing. ]

You're officially down one hour. I guess you'd better be careful from now on, hmm~?

[What?!]

.... You asked me to carry you. I wasn't trying anything- you would know if I try to cuddle you.

[He just, you know... brought her a little closer to him, but that's not even a cuddle! Whatever. He sees what she's doing. Putting up a rule so she could punish him on her whims, so he'll then have to beg for forgiveness again. Oh, Monika is truly devilish. If she was a politician instead and isn't someone he actually enjoy being around with (he wouldn't admit this), then she would be on his hated people list.

Sure. Fine. Okay. He'll try to not touch her in any way she doesn't like. Despite feeling that Monika is being totally unfair, he still goes along with her.]

It would help if you specify how you do not wish to be touched.

[With a huff of his vents, Soundwave grabs a sponge. Which is, um.... smaller than his hand, but that's fine, he can just hold it with his fingers. After applying some body wash on it, he then turns to Monika, head tilting to the side.]

.... Shall I enter the bath with you?

[He is water-proof, and there's no danger of being electrified. But he's mainly asking for her permission, here.]

You carried me, then you cuddled. I'm sorry if you can't accept the facts!

[ The snicker she lets out suggests she may be trying to get on his hated people list regardless. How can she help being so good at getting under people's skin? Or, in his case, his metal. Either way, it'd be criminal to allow one of her best skills to get rusty from disuse.

She leans back, playing with some of the mounds of bubbles that are piling up around her. ]

I'm not sure how I don't want to be touched. I think we'll figure it out as we go along~

[ See? Amazing skills. If she could've gotten graded on it, she'd be a star student. Not that it would've mattered, though, since everything in her old world was fake.

He manages to throw her off, at least. When she's in the middle of giggling at how absurd the size difference is between his hand and the sponge, his request has her gawking in silence. He wouldn't offer that if getting in would be like throwing a hairdryer into the water. R-Right...? ]

Sure, you can come in, if it'll make things easier for you. [ She shrugs, putting her nonchalant air back on. ] Just remember~ Be careful~

[ Yes, please join her. It'll be fun to punish him for touching a boob. She can't wait! ]

[Brat. Oh, she's such a brat.... She truly is great at getting under his metal. She would have to do something truly heinous to get on the hated list now, but she sure is at the top of his annoying list!

Despite it all, he intends to fulfill his promise to serve Monika tonight. So without further ado, Soundwave enters the bath, raises the water level up a bit, and sits behind her, legs spread on both of Monika's sides.

See? It isn't like throwing a microwave into the bath. No deadly side effect.

Without a word he gets to his task, Soundwave starts off with her left arm first, lifting said arm under his palm. His fingers then wrap around her wrist, gives her the lightest of squeeze but he doesn't clench around her, wanting to avoid hurting her accidentally. Hm, this would've been easier with his holoavatar, he wonders why she'd want this with him instead. Aside from knowing she likes to be with the real him.

Though he may be all metal and have a grumpy exterior, he can be remarkably gentle, and it's as if she's being treated like a delicate and fragile thing. Compared to him, she and all other humans absolutely are fragile.

He knows he's probably going to be punished thanks to her stupid arbitrary rule, especially when he's going to have to clean her from, he'll try to avoid touching her in... Undesirable ways at the start. So for now, the sponge will clean up her arm, then travels to her back shoulder, and then the other arm.]

Tell me if you want me to be gentle.

[As if he isn't being very gentle already.]

[ Once the threat of imminent death has passed, she gets increasingly annoyed. For someone who's supposed to be completely under her control, he sure keeps undermining her power! When he asked to join her, she thought that meant he'd sit nearby! Kneel next to her! Something other than going directly for the most romantic option!

Her body tenses, and she keeps her eyes focused straight ahead, mouth pressed tightly closed. This is fine. No problems here.

More of her nefarious plans crumble to pieces once he gets started. Her mouth pops open with a tiny gasp at his gentle touch. This wasn't supposed to be so easy for him! He's so giant and strong! This should've been impossible, therefore making punishment way easier to hand out! Yet here she is, treated like the most delicate flower, soft and sweet.

There's no more fighting the urge. Her head slowly turns, and she watches him work on her arm. The goosebumps sprouting across her skin are apparent, even more so with the water emphasizing them. It's tempting to consider this another forbidden touch just to get back at him, but-- ]

No. You're doing good. This is...perfect.

[ Her head tilts back to look up at his face, more of her hair fanning out and floating against him. Her cheeks are pink from more than the hot water. ]

Is this another first for you?

[Unfortunately for Monika, Soundwave is utterly clueless on anything regarding romance. It doesn't even hit him that this position he's in may seem romantic. At least he isn't pressing his body against her, since she might see it as "cuddling" ... Or rather, he'd prefer to prevent her from touching his crotch plate. That part of him is still sensitive after everything that happened on the bed.

That aside, the shampoo glides over her back, getting as much of the soap on her above the surface of the water, then her arm, lifting it up gently just as he did with her left arm. He's attentive, too, getting the sponge under her armpit and between her fingers.]

Cleaning someone up? No, I wouldn't say so.

[The only difference is that he isn't cleaning up energon/blood, which he wouldn't say out loud.

There's a pause as Soundwave considers bringing the sponge on her front now. It's a high likelihood he'll touch her breasts... No, the forbidden touch can wait. Punishment can wait. Instead, he'll set the soapy sponge on the edge of the bed and reaches for a shampoo. It says it's for haircare on it, so he figures for humans they have different product for the body and hair. He squirts some on top of her head and very, very, very carefully press his metal hand on her and slowly apply it all on her hair, before going down, fingers running through her strand, careful to not have them be caught between his finger's joints.

It's so silky and smooth.]

I have- [He stops himself.] had friends who were as small as you, proportionally.

[Which may explained how he's so incredibly gentle.]

It is a first with a human, however.... let alone a humanoid body.

[ She can't stop a tiny giggle when he cleans her armpit from the gentle tickling, but still, she keeps looking up at him, almost like she's trying to bore past the faceplate and see everything hiding beneath it. Until he starts washing her hair, anyway. Her eyes fall shut with another tiny sound, something more like a sigh of satisfaction. ]

So I'm special? Ahaha, I'm glad...

[ Of course she seized on that and only that. Hearing even the briefest mention of any friends he had--and it's good that he had them--made jealousy flare up like a raging flash fire. Maybe she shouldn't feel that way for someone that's meant to be a friend to her, but...she wants to be his only friend.

She wants to keep feeling so special.

Monika tilts back a little further as his fingers work through her hair. If he continues this treatment, she will definitely end up leaning against his body. She can't help it! This feels too good! ]

How does it feel to be so small? When you're your other self, I mean. Wouldn't you prefer to be big like this? Ahaha. I'm sure no one would bother you if you looked like you could punch their lights out.

[ He hates attention, so why not scare people away? ]

I suppose if you want to look at it, that way.

[His vents huff amusingly, warm air hitting her back. It's for the best Monika didn't make her feelings known there, and fortunately, Soundwave isn't in the habit of reading people's mind even with his powers. It's been less than a week since he lost all of his friends in a single day, so the hurt is still fresh.

It's why no matter how annoyed Monika makes him, he'll cling to Monika because she's the first friend he made, here.]

I never thought about it, admittedly. It's easier to talk to people face to face without having to lean my head down.... It'll strain my neck joint having to look down all the time. Big or not, I'd prefer to be in my original body.

But, I'd imagined it'll be difficult if we were to do everything we did on the bed earlier, if I were as myself than the avatar.

[Not that it's impossible, but it'll certainly be a little difficult. Once he gets most of her hair, Soundwave grabs the sponge again and goes to clean up her stomach under water, making a swirling motion. Given how big his hand is...? There's a likelihood of his finger brushing under her chest.]

Perhaps, but there may still be one or two people who would bother me despite my looks. And I'd rather avoid violence.

[Sure, he does look like he could easily punch someone's light out. Sure, he hates attention. But he doesn't want to scare people away either, unless they annoy him (except Monika, she gets special treatment and gets a tsun behavior instead.)]

[ Her shoulders hunch from the sudden breeze from his vents, then she shivers at the sensations that follow. She's beginning to realize some things in life can feel just as good as sex, if not better. Being taken care of in such an intimate way is making her toes curl just as hard.

Moving to wash her stomach is the last unintentional push. Her back rests against him, her head soon following. She's too far gone in her heaven to notice how close he's getting to touching what she intended to use as punishment. In fact, it's only encouraging her to press further into him. ]

Where there's a will, there's a way? [ She laughs to herself. ] Like, are you implying you'd still try to do things with me the way you are now? How naughty~

[ Look, she may be on cloud nine, but the brat never dies, even if she's saying things that'd make her red in the face any other time. But if it'd make her feel special in another way... ]

If it sucks looking down so much, you have my blanket permission to pick me up from now on. Wouldn't want you breaking your neck, old man~

[ That gives her pause. Old? Man? Do either of those apply? Probably not. Her eyes open, and she peers up again. ]

"Old man" probably doesn't work for you, does it? I guess I never thought to ask about that, since I don't care much about it...

[ She's just happy to be here, sharing another intimate moment. With a...a friend. ]

[Ulp..... She's too close. Soundwave freezes at the contact, looking down at her resting blissfully on him. Oh Primus, she's pressing further into him. Good thing his brief panic is hidden behind the mask, but Soundwave shimmies juuuuust a little bit so that she isn't close to accidentally touching his crotch plate. That would be the worse place to be touching him.

On the outside, he looks and sounds just as calm as before. His hands resumes to wash her stomach and then, tentatively onto her collarbone and neck, washing off the mess he made on her there.]

Only if you're brave enough, Lord Monika.

[He says that, but he knows he'll probably fret a lot more than she does. She's so delicate and made of flesh and he's.... big and all metal.
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I see, then I suppose I do not need to give a warning before picking you up the next time.

[Okay, he's not actually going to abuse his freedom, but hey Monika gave him blanket permission, so.... Also... old man?]

I suppose for humans I would be considered ancient... If you wish to know regardless, I am nearly five million years old.

[Talk about a massive age gap, huh.]

[ Her brows come together briefly when she feels that shimmying. Why ruin her comfort? She begins stubbornly scooting back, but thankfully(?), she doesn't get too far. Probably because he's fully reawakened Lord Bratika with all he's said.

Her eyes narrow. Look at that, she's thought of new ways to punish him! ]

You're now down another hour for implying I'm not brave. Then another for assuming you don't have to warn me when you pick me up. I gave permission! I still want warnings!

[ Giving that much control to a giant alien mech is going to remain a scary prospect, no matter what! ]

And... [ She glares more. ] Thirty minutes gone for making me have the thought that I made love to a dinosaur. If it weren't so funny to think of, it would've been a full hour!

[ That age? So damn absurd, he can't be lying. Way to make her feel even more like a flea!

Grumbling loudly, she crosses her arms and sullenly plops back against him. Never mind--seems the journey to worm herself fully against him is complete. ]

Clean my legs now, or I'll call you a robot again.

[ No boobs for you! ]

.... You didn't say I'd be punished for making remarks. That is unfair, Lord Monika.

[Now he has to be careful with what he says, even when he doesn't mean some of them seriously? Damn, she's harsh and unreasonable.

What kind of threat is that, too?????

Whatever, Soundwave lets out a sigh out of his vents (enjoy that warm breeze again), before doing what's told. His arm is long enough that he could reach her legs without having to press into Monika, fortunately. He just wants to avoid an awkward and embarrassing future.

Much like with her arm, Soundwave lifts her leg above the water in a gentle and dainty manner, scrubs her leg starting at her ankle, then goes down to her thigh, careful not to accidentally touch her sex.]

I was wrong to think that you are not brave enough. I suppose... I would not mind trying to do things with you as myself. But... I'd imagined it may come with some difficulties.

Fine. You can be punished for making remarks. Question me or say I'm being unfair again, and I'll drop another two hours. I'm beginning to wonder if you'll still be here after we're done with this!

[ Yes, it's unfair. No, she doesn't care. Also, does he really want her to start comparing him to a Roomba? Because she'll do it!

He gets another shiver out of her with the sigh, then she shuts her eyes, allowing herself to enjoy her pampering. Again, it feels good. There's a hum of pleasure, and her hands shift under the water to rest on his thighs. Or...whatever's under there. She's not paying attention.

Maybe, though, she's bracing herself as she struggles with continuing to navigate through this conversation. It was fun and games when she wasn't being all that serious, but now... ]

What...difficulties? Just curious. I mean, aside from the obvious. Not that I'm totally agreeing to it or anything.

[ Careful though he's being with how he's cleaning her leg, it's not stopping her from getting turned on all over again. Well, as if she hasn't been lowkey worked up this entire time. Romance has a way of doing that, she's been discovering. Not that this is romantic! Absolutely not.

(It's romantic. Some mistakes may have been made, she's finally realizing.) ]

[Ack, calling him a Roomba would be a worse insult than robot or dinosaur!

One leg successfully cleaned up and remarkably no accidental touching. Now for her other leg, he repeats the same process. The air is awkward now with the continued conversation, which he can't blame it on anyone but himself for continuing.

Primus, is he still drunk? He must be because why the hell is he talking about this. As if it isn't awkward enough having to clean up Monika.]

The difference in our body composition, for one. I am made of metal. You, flesh. And the... Size and height difference. I lack a mouth. [This is a lie, but he actually will refuse to take off his mask unlike with the avatar]

[If Monika looks at him now, she'll see that he's turning his head away from her and his faceplate sporting a blue flush. It'll soon be obvious why.]

And there's the matter of my... "Privates"

[He doesn't need to complete his sentence there. He's a big and tall guy, bigger than most humans. It doesn't take a genius to see the problems, here, even when not accounting that he's all metal outside and inside. Or maybe he's just trying to convince himself it's impossible, who knows.]

[ Don't say what immediately came to mind don't do it don't-- ] Isn't that just part of being human? Trying things I shouldn't, even if it's supposedly impossible?

[ Crap. She drops her gaze to the bubbles below, feeling as awkward as the atmosphere around them. What a friendly conversation. She, too, is wondering if she's still drunk. Why the hell is she entertaining this idea?

Biting her lower lip, she glances back up just in time to see the blush. Oh boy. ]

A-And, you know, there's a species of moth that doesn't have a mouth. They only live to find their mate and continue the species. Isn't that kind of beautiful? If it doesn't stop them from finding each other...

[ Whyyyy is she trying to make a doomed moth sound romantic?! And God, they haven't even touched on the "privates" issue. Though, er, "touch" is probably a bad word to use there.

Monika keeps her eyes on him this time. Then slowly, she reaches over and snags his hand as it moves along her leg. Well, more like one of his fingers. There's no way she could ever dream of holding his entire hand. Will the gesture soothe him a little? ]

We don't have to do anything you're not comfortable with. [ The next words sting her throat as they fall out: ] We're only friends, after all.

[ Maybe saying it out loud would finally get her off the dangerous path she keeps denying that she's treading down. ]

In a way, I suppose I can see why it is beautiful. Lacking something.... Doesn't stop people from finding each other.

[Continue the species, huh. It sure would be nice if his species could do that like moths air humans. No matter how many times he pumped her full of his seed, himself or his avatar. It's impossible..... Oh Primus, why is he thinking and focusing on that of all things?! That wasn't a point she was making! He's been doing a good job not getting turned on, but now he's getting worked up over this conversation.

Alright, think of something else. Think of something else. Thankfully, Monika's hand on his finger does help to ground him, somewhat. Promptly though, Soundwave drops the sponge in favor of wrapping his fingers around her small hand. Again, careful, considerate, and gentle, so to not hurt her while he attempts to give her hand a light squeeze.]

It's less that I am uncomfortable.... [He forces himself to tilt his head back down to meet with Monika's eyes. His blush still present on his faceplate.] I do not wish to harm you in any way.

[He can at least admit that much. It's the real reason why he'd hesitate.

Monika is quickly becoming a dear friend, despite the unfair treatment and undeserved bullying he's been receiving, hence why he's found himself in this weird line where he wants to do things with her, but couldn't because of his own worries about accidentally hurting her.]

[ She remains silent for some time. Funny how a simple bath suddenly turned into this. The best-laid plans of mice and men and all...

She takes a slow breath. Looks at their hands, follows the drops of water that gently fall off and become one with the water below. There's another breath as he squeezes her hand and further tests her resolve. What would the Player think of this? Shouldn't she be asking herself that question way more?

No. The Player's forgiving. They always have been. Wouldn't they want her to be happy, just as she is right now? She thinks so. ]

Love always finds a way. [ A small laugh. ] Even if you have to help it along sometimes.

[ Hand still in his, the sound of the water stirring signals her movement. She turns to face him, resting on her knees. Then she reaches up, as high as she can, seeking to touch the beating heart inside of him, even if it technically didn't exist. ]

You can't hurt me, Soundwave. I don't think anyone can. I've already dealt with a lifetime's worth of pain. [ She lowers her eyes, then presses her forehead against his metal, her hand gradually sliding down to rest near her face. ] For the first time since I got here, I haven't felt alone. I don't...hurt so much when I'm with you.

[Love... Did her misheard her? He likes her, but he'd never considered love in the notion. Or perhaps, it's more love in a platonic friendship sense? Either way, her next words distract him enough from overthinking about it.

Right, they both are doing this to stave off their own loneliness, helping each other out, sharing the moments. Though he lacks a beating heart, Monika may feel that his chest is gradually getting warmer. He can't say that he's entirely immune by her words- he's touched, really.]

Monika.

[Tentatively, his other arm holds her waist, pauses to consider for a moment, before pushing Monika into a hug, pulling her up a little so her ear is close to being able to listen the soft hum of energy within his chest. It isn't a very tight hug, lest he may accidentally hurt or make it uncomfortable for her, but he will embrace her as best and close possible. Her hand that is still in his, Soundwave gives her another squeeze. It's simply experimenting; it's a little more pressure than the light squeeze he gave earlier, but it's more accurate to call it a grip rather than a squeeze.]

If you aren't worried, than I suppose I shall try not to worry myself. Still, I'd prefer if you tell me if things get uncomfortable for you.... If we ever agree to do it, that is.

[All this talk... It's still purely hypothetical, he thinks.]

[ Maybe she meant love in a platonic sense. Maybe generally. Was she talking about the Player? She's not so sure anymore. If anything's hurting now, it's her head trying to make sense of this.

This moment doesn't feel as wrong as she keeps telling herself it should, though. That's easier to understand. He may be hard, unyielding metal, but he feels softer than ever against her. Just as warm as the human she pictured herself being with soon.

There's no discomfort at his hug, nor his tighter grip. Her hand squeezes his back, so light and small in comparison. And she hugs him back with her free arm, also light, also small. The sounds against her ear are as comforting as they were before. It'd be nice to stay like this indefinitely, no matter how much her skin would get pruney. She wouldn't even have to worry about the water getting cold if she remained in his arms. ]

Yeah. If.

[ She says "if," knowing full well her mind is saying "when." At least she managed to keep it inside. That, she tells herself, needs to stay firmly in the fantasy category. ]

Can you lift me up higher? I want to see your eyes up close while I say something.

[ It'd feel weird, expressing her gratitude to his abdomen. ]

[It doesn't feel wrong at all. It is a little strange, however, at least to him it is strange. Mainly at how quickly he's gotten comfortable with Monika around. It isn't the first time, though. The two newest friends he's made back home, he also grown to warm up to them just as quickly. It makes him wonder... Has he really gotten that soft in such a short amount of time?

So much for that grumpy, anti-social demeanor he prefers to act as.

Still, he isn't complaining. This is nice. Something of a quiet moment finally achieved in the bed. Likewise, he'd also like to stay indefinitely with Monika, even when his metal may rust under the water.]

I can.

[Giving her a nod, he then lifts her up higher with one arm, until her face is on the same level as his, glowing red visor staring into her eyes. Seeing Monika's face so close again... it makes his flush burn brighter. The urge to turn his head away rising, but his curiosity to hear what she has to say is stronger. So, he's able to keep his head firmly in place and optics on Monika, ignoring how flushed he may feel at the moment.

She won't be able to see much behind the visor, but... If she squints hard enough, she might be able to see what appears to be an outline of his eyes behind it.]

[ Despite her blanket permission for this, plus her verbal request, getting picked up draws out a soft squeak anyway. She's getting a hunch she may never get used to it, but maybe that's just some fear of heights she never knew she had.

Or maybe it's the intimacy. Who knows. ]

Ahaha. You're so cute when you're like this.

[ Okay, okay. That's not what she wants to say, but she couldn't help a small tease. Hopefully he'll let it slide, since she has something nice to say. ]

Anyway...I. Well. [ Why's she getting tongue-tied? Sheesh. ] I'm really glad I met you, even if I was being a little weird. And, um. Like I said, I don't feel so alone anymore.

[ Silence follows, broken only by the water dripping from her hair, but it's not awkward this time. There's a different sort of energy to it, something that makes electricity run across her skin. How exciting.

She hesitates, then shifts in his grasp, moving closer. That is slightly more awkward, parts of her squishing uncomfortably against him, but it doesn't deter her. One hand reaches out, touching his faceplate. As she leans in, she thinks she might see something like eyes lurking under the glow. It might be her imagination, though, she surmises.

Further she goes, soon inches away. At the last moment, however, she seems to reconsider something, then aims the kiss she wants to give at his cheek. Well, where she thinks it'd be under the faceplate, anyway. Something chaste and innocent, just so things aren't muddled up further.

Or so she surmises. ]

Thank you.

[That tease gets a groan out of him. But nothing more, as he pays attention to what wanted to say. And... It is surprisingly sweet. It's not very often he gets to hear something like that. He would think he'd be allergic to something so sweet such as that, but coming from Monika... Somehow, it makes him happy inside. Especially when she gives him a kiss. Surprise flits across his face under the mask, but he's glad that his mask hides his small smile. He couldn't help it. ]

A little weird is a massive understatement. [Oh, that's for the tease earlier.] But you are welcome, Monika.

[Don't think he won't reciprocate, though. Because he will. Soundwave closes the small gap between them and presses his other cheek on Monika's, nuzzling. This is as close to a kiss, as he possibly could do.]

I should thank you as well. Likewise, it is because of you I... Do not feel alone. And thanks to you, I may have improved my social skill a little.

[Huh. Bit strange to think that this all started because he agreed to go on a play date with her. But it isn't so bad. He actually had fun with her, even if he's really bad at showing it.

Right now, they both can just relax in the bath together. Soundwave leans down against the edge of the tub, letting out a sigh from his vents. This way, Monika can sit or lay down on his chest without him needing to keep her lifted up in his arm... But he'll keep it around his waist just so they can keep the embrace.]

You do not... Mind if I stay with you for the rest of the night, do you? [He wasn't sure if she was being serious with the punishment, honestly. Hence why he has to ask, embarrassingly enough.]

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