TDM 01

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【 Thank you for choosing the Golden Peacock, 5-Star Resort and Casino. You are currently registered as a WILDCARD in our system.

Unfortunately, due to high demand during the holiday season, we are temporarily unable to check you in to your reserved room. We deeply 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 during this time.

As a token of our appreciation we have issued 4 CLOTHING VOUCHERS and 4 FOOD VOUCHERS to your account that can be used at many of our locations. Complimentary chips have also been applied to your bank account.

You will be notified as soon as your reservation has been processed. Your comfort and happiness are our utmost priority. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay. 】

EVENS

EVENS

Soft. Warm. Cozy.

The beep of the Watch is gentle, a considerately low sound when rousing newly arrived wildcards while a small vibration tickles the wrist. Satin sheets slide with the lazy stretch of legs. Bedding shuffles. The room is a comfortable temperature but … for some reason, it’s maybe a touch too warm? And cramped?

As characters rouse from their slumber (or otherwise blink into awareness) they will find that they are now in a shitty resort room. They have been temporarily allocated a rank 2 suite. These suites are small and the twin bed takes up the majority of the space inside. Walkable area is minuscule. There is no decor or window. All characters are naked, wearing only a white terrycloth robe knotted at the waist. No details are given other than the above message and a follow-up message explaining GAME 52.

But perhaps that’s not the most alarming part.

They’re not alone.

All characters will find themselves waking up in pairs. Not only have they woken up in an entirely unknown place, they are pressed up against and/or are cuddling what may potentially be a total stranger. Even if a pair is lucky enough to know one other ... pretty awkward waking up together like this, isn't it?

Due to holiday overbooking all characters are required to share a room while the backlog of reservations are processed. Some of these rank 2 suites may even have three temporary residents if you’re feeling spicy.

The resort is truly sorry that they overbooked during the holiday season. This is unprecedented. They have never before seen the house bring in so many new guests at once. Without even a heads up for the staff. It’s like being middle management isn’t worth it! For the sake of avoiding headaches and customer complaints, wildcards will find that each room has an included a gift basket as an apology for the inconvenience.

GIFT BASKET DELIGHTS (PLEASE DON’T COMPLAIN)

▷ Charming Novelty T-shirts: [ 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 ]
▷ All Natural Body Care
▷ A Luxury Candle
▷ A Box of Holiday Cookies
▷ 12-Pack of Resort Branded Health Items

Wildcards that explore outside will find staff running around like frenzied hens. These employees will encourage wildcards to go wash up in the bathroom, a communal space with plenty of free supplies for newcomers. The communal bathroom is a clean area with multiple open showers, sinks, and water closets. Wildcards will find shelves stocked with basic toiletries and clean towels. They will also find other general bathroom amenities available for use like hair dryers, face masks, scrub brushes, combs, razors, toothbrushes, q-tips, and so on.

All facilities inside the communal bathroom aside from the toilets are open concept and there is no separation based on gender (or anything else). Everyone is expected to share.

BATHROOM MISCHIEF

▷ THE SOAP WANTS TO DROP: Soap is slippery, but it seems as though some of the bars are intent on slipping out of hand and onto the floor. Some even shoot across the open concept showers and hit someone else. But how could soap throw itself at someone?! Are you sure you're not just looking for attention?

▷ YOU CAN'T ESCAPE YOURSELF: As the steam from the showers rolls through the bathroom the mirrors begin to fog. Strange enough, fogging the mirrors begins to reveal some kind of message ... and not just any message. Wildcards may discover one of the worst private thoughts they've ever had written out on the mirror for all to see. Hiding it as easy as wiping away the vapor, but you can never really escape your truest thoughts.

▷ SHAM-ME, SHAM-YOU: There are several shampoo scents for wildcards to choose from in the cabinets. One particular formula, Saltmarsh Sparrow, isn't quite like the others. This particular shampoo is designed to pair with the wearer's natural scent. Wildcards may find that they are leaking faint pheromones that incite lust and arousal in potential mates. Use too much shampoo and you may even be affected by your own scent!

▷ YOU, ME, AND THIS COMMUNAL TUB: The communal bathroom also includes a large soaking tub that can accommodate several guests at once. There are scrubbing stones kept around the pool for guest use and jars of mud masks to wear while enjoying a soak. Mud masks will leave even the dullest skin feeling hydrated and fresh—amazing! But... what is this? The very teeny tiny font on the bottom of the jars say, "Mud will not wash off by the same hands that applied it. We recommend finding a partner to apply masks with. Enjoy!"

Some of the staff will pity these poor new guests that have had their reservations pushed out. They will show characters the way to one of the small supply closets that are used by cleaning staff. The closet is small but fully stocked with linens, extra toiletries, pillows, robes, slippers, and yellow Golden Peacock tracksuits in a full range of sizes. They will encourage wildcards to take whatever they want before running off again.

But those that aren’t careful might find themselves in an interesting predicament.

OPEN THIS FUCKING DOOR

▷ Wildcards may find that the closet door will slam closed and lock while they are inside. This will only happen if there are two wildcards inside the closet.

A giggle from the other side of the door is proof that it wasn’t an accident but the voice will not respond to any questions or demands. Only when asked what they need to do to be released will there will be another soft giggle and the demand: “Kiss, kiss, kiss for seven minutes!”

Wildcards who abide by the kissing ghost's rule will be released promptly after seven minutes of kissing. Those that do not will be trapped inside until one of the staff members comes around and unlocks the door.

Wildcards will find that the hallways of the basement are chilly and narrow. Heading to the end of the hallway will reveal a stairwell where they can ascend to check out the main resort. Welcome to the Golden Peacock!

ODDS

ODDS

A bird cries in the distance. Water beads trickle down chilled flesh. Itch itch itch—something pokes your bare ass.

The beep of the Watch is as gentle as it was for the new arrivals that didn’t wake up on the cold hard ground but the sound blends into the rustle of leaves and the gurgle of the river. Unlike their luckier colleagues, some wildcards have unexpectedly woken up in the middle of lush vegetation. Oops! That was a miscalculation. No details are given other than the above message and a follow-up message explaining GAME 52.

Wildcards that wake up in the Vale will be completely naked and without a resort robe to cover up. Lost amid thick bushes, mushroom clusters, and towering trees, it doesn't feel like they're in a resort at all. Isn't this a rainforest? By all accounts, this is a rainforest.

Those that wake in the Vale will have to make their way through the rainforest to find the exit. Really, so unexpected! This was not what we had in our system at all. It must be overloaded from high demand. Our apologies. Please don't complain.

LOST IN THE VALE

▷ The Vale is the only area in the resort that has simulated weather. Wildcards in the Vale may experience thunderstorms, windstorms, and light rain showers. Those who don't find their way out by night hours will find themselves plunged into darkness, with the bioluminescent mushrooms their only source of light.

▷ There are small caves and caverns throughout the Vale. There is overhead connected netting throughout the trees that may make travel easier for those agile enough to get up there. A river with fresh water runs throughout the entirety of the Vale.

▷ There are real birds living in the Vale. These birds find newcomers very interesting and like to swoop and peck if they see a good opportunity to bully. They are easily frightened off but quick to return if someone is particularly reactive.

▷ The Vale is very moist at ground level so mud and sinkholes are common. There are scattered stone and wood-plank pathways but for the most part the set-up is very natural.

Laughter rings throughout the forest. Footsteps echo. Branches snap. There are other people around aside from you naked newbies. If eavesdropped upon, wildcards may pick up on what these guests are cawing about. It sounds like they’re playing some kind of game.

Wildcards that wake up in the Vale may unwittingly stumble into one of the resort’s popular roleplaying games: Sexy Hunter 💕 and 💕 Sexier Prey.

There are numerous booby traps set around the forest. The goal of the game is to trap your prey and take them home for kinky fun and these guests weren't expecting newbies to suddenly drop in! The traps won’t hurt anyone but they will put them in some embarrassing positions.

SEXY? TRAPS

▷ CAGE: A lofted wooden cage. This trap is triggered when the prey crosses a hidden tripwire. The cage will fall from above and enclose the prey if they are not quick enough to evade. The cage is heavy and difficult to move. Escapable if the prey is strong enough or if someone lends assistance.

▷ HANGING NET: Netting hidden on the ground by leaves or moss. Stepping into the net area will trigger the trap into pulling up and capturing its prey in lofted bundle. Escapable if the prey manages to cut through the net or if someone lends assistance and breaks the pully rope.

▷ MUD PIT: A deep hole hidden on the ground by leaves, moss, or carefully placed bushes. Prey will fall into the hole once stepping into it. Depths may reach 6 - 7 feet so prey cannot climb out on their own. Escapable for those with good agility or if someone lends assistance.

▷ ANKLE SNARE: A rope loop hidden beneath leaves, moss, or other craftily laid vegetation. This trap is triggered when the prey steps into the snare. Rope will tighten around the prey's ankle to keep them in place. This trap may remain on the ground or loft the prey so that they're hanging upside-down from a tree. Escapable for those who can cut the rope or if someone lends assistance.

After braving the elements and surviving booby traps, these wildcards may finally find civilization. The lounge pagoda where many of the long-standing guests are hanging out and enjoying drinks is comfortable and connected to a bathroom where characters can themselves clean up. In contrast to the naked muddy wildcards, the guests on the pagoda are dressed in trendy and elaborate clothing.

They stare at the newly arrived nude wildcards before breaking into shouts of glee and approval.

“Yes, brilliant idea, it’s a naked party! Whoohoo! Come on everyone. Take your clothes off. All of them! Naked party, naked party, naked party!”

These NPCs will shed their clothing and begin to skinnydip in the pools and river. They will chase each other—and wildcards! Wildcards will find themselves surrounded by an orgy. They will encourage wildcards to join in on the fun and offer them food and drink to get into the mood.

IT'S AN ORGY Y'ALL

▷ FINDERS KEEPERS: None of the long-standing guests are paying attending to the clothes they've stripped off. Some of these clothing items may even have small items in the pockets, like a zippo lighter and cigarettes. Wildcards that dare to snatch clothes or items most likely won't be caught ... but if a guest does catch them, what are they gonna do other than give chase? If you're fast enough it's all yours.

▷ FREE LUNCH IS NEVER FREE: All of the food and drink offered by the guests on the pagoda is spiked with aphrodisiac. Intensity varies from a very slight amount to a full dose, at player discretion. Regardless of potency, wildcards will find that effects do not last long.

▷ MOVE OVER, BUB: The bathroom in the pagoda is small, comfortably fitting two at best. There is a shower with a limited amount of hot water available. The gauge will show as the amount of hot water declines. Once the hot water runs out wildcards can only use ice cold water to wash off the mud. It would be effective to shower together, wouldn't it?

▷ WHO STARTED THIS PARTY: Pagoda guests will become wilder as the party goes on. Wildcards may end up voyeur to guests having sex out in the open. Some guests will try to match up with wildcards or try to match wildcards simply because they would look good together. Particularly frisky guests will playfully chase wildcards around. Good luck, newbie!

Wildcards will find the exit out to the central hub and elevator bank behind the pagoda. Welcome to the Golden Peacock!

NOTES

PROMPT NOTES

▶ Characters will wake up in either a rank 2 room or in the Vale. We ask that you pick one arrival for your character for consistency sake. If you can't choose we suggest using an RNG and letting it pick evens or odds.
▶ Characters in the Vale do have a room assignment as well. They can eventually find their way there after their journey, the poor things.
▶ All characters have been issued four food and four clothing vouchers. These vouchers are as good as money around the resort.
▶ Players should mod random NPCs as they like.
▶ All subprompts are suggestions. We encourage players to get creative! Do whatever your little hearts desire.

MAIN LOBBY

MAIN LOBBY

The Peacock is buzzing with excitement! The massive main lobby is especially spectacular with golden streamers, dazzling lanterns, glittering ornaments, and cheerful music. There doesn’t seem to be one particular holiday being celebrated with the general theme being winter and holiday. An amalgamate like this resort simply couldn’t select one thing and had to go for everything (more is always better). The hallways and aisles are packed with streams of guests in ostentatious outfits. One can’t swing a cat without hitting someone*.

*No cats were harmed in the making of this TDM. We love cats.

There are sprigs of mistletoe above many of the hallways and doors. Surprisingly, the mistletoe have no supernatural abilities whatsoever, but guests that spy two people beneath the mistletoe together will point and demand they kiss. It’s tradition. Don’t be a downer during the festive season. Succumb to the peer pressure.

Hallways are also decorated with vases of poinsettia flowers. Nothing is amiss about these flowers during day hours, but during late night hours they will pick themselves up and trade vases with each other.

They are polite flowers and try to change when there are no guests around but don’t always manage to do it discreetly. Wildcards may notice something gold glinting in the roots of the scrambling poinsettias. Wildcards who manage to grab these flowers and comb through their roots can collect a simple gold ring (along with shivers of, iyaaaa, we just met, so bold).

5 GOLD RINGS GAME

▷ The poinsettias are changing vases! Hey, they like to be fashionable too. Wildcards may notice something gold glinting in their roots as they dart across the floor to the next pot.

▷ Poinsettias are quick and clever. They will dodge, hide, and use bystanders as shields to avoid being caught. Once they’re in their new vase they cannot be taken out. They’re very stubborn.

▷ Poinsettias that are startled may give off a spurt of strong aroma. Wildcards that inhale this scent may break out into a rash. The cure is to climax/orgasm, which will get rid of the rash immediately. It may last up to a week otherwise. An embarrassed poinsettia may offer this explanation, apologetic for doing the flower equivalent of farting in your face.

▷ Gold rings can be retrieved from their roots. Taking these rings is harmless to them but they will be a bit bummed since these rings granted them the ability to scurry around. Please be kind and deposit them into a vase so they are not left stranded on the resort floor!

▷ Each ring collected may have either a slight charm or slight curse. A ring will either grant a brief boost to physical ability (charm) or drain physical ability (curse). Rings are single time use and will become plain gold rings after a brief use period. Players are welcome to choose if the rings they collect are charmed or cursed.

Birdbucks is likewise getting into the winter spirit. Despite there being no weather in the resort they are offering seasonal hot drinks! Prices aren’t any cheaper than usual but the quality is better than their standard coffee. They are offering four new delicious new flavors: Buttered Honey Rum Coffee, Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Cinnamon Latte, and Rainbow Cookie Cappuccino.

These drinks won’t do anything other than make one wired from all the caffeine, but guests are encouraged to enjoy them around one of the fireplaces set up throughout the main hallways. Many people are snuggling up to the fire while nursing a Birdbucks drink and telling stories. A great way to get to know your fellow guests! Each fireplace is surrounded with festive cushions, beanbags, pillows, and blankets.

"Have you all heard about the Peacock’s annual wish tradition? No? I’m an old-timer around here, let me tell you … see those little jars hanging amongst the lights? You’re supposed to write down your heart’s desire on a piece of paper and stick it into the jar. Then, take a match and light it on fire. They say if you do that you’ll get your desire within the next 12 months. Me? I’m wishing for an older babe, a high rank babe, to become my sugar momma… what, doing it together with someone? Sure. They say that if you do it with someone you’ll have a fated connection forevermore. So don’t do it with someone you don’t like, hah!"

Wildcards will find that that loud guest isn’t lying. Many small glass jars hang alongside the fairy lights and there are multiple tables with paper, pens, and matches.

Guests are scribbling down their desires and stuffing them into the jars, watching with glee as the lit paper crumbles to ash. Couples who put their desires in the same jar are said to have a fated connection forever after so many couples can be found following the tradition. Nothing happens right away ... but who knows? It may prove to be true later.

RED CARDINAL

RED CARDINAL

Those looking to escape from the crowds will find respite in Red Cardinal. Despite being busier than usual, this particular bar remains serene with guests calmly enjoying food and drink. The decorations are minimal with a few red hanging paper lanterns. The proprietress, a handsome woman in her forties, works the bar while watching all guests with an eagle eye. Guests can be loud and out of control in the hallways; they aren’t going to behave that way in her bar.

Due to limited space, all wildcards that come alone looking for a meal will be seated at a two-top table with another wildcard. The menu for the holiday season is preset. All dishes are cooked by the proprietress's own hands, so the aroma has the comforting spice of homemade. She fully expects these wildcards to eat every single morsel. To leave any dish with scraps would offend her.

"Full? What do you mean, full? Look at you. You're so thin! Eat up, don't leave anything behind. Is my food not good enough? What's wrong with it?"

Guests that do not manage to finish the entire holiday spread will be bullied into washing dishes in the kitchen. The amount of dishes to be washed is massive. There is no dishwasher so it must all be done by hand. Wildcards sent to kitchen duty will not be allowed to leave until every dish is scrubbed clean. It's the least they can do after insulting her cooking by leaving food on the plate.

RED CARDINAL’S HOMEMADE HOLIDAY MENU

▷ Shrimp and Leek Dumplings; Vegetable Dumplings
▷ Squid Kebabs with Oyster Sauce
▷ Spicy Crawfish Pot (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️)
▷ Rice Noodles served with Sour Beans, Peanuts, Bamboo Shoots, and Shallots
▷ Hand-Pulled Noodles, Thin Beef, Boiled Egg served in Fish Broth
▷ Steamed Crab
▷ Carp with Sichuan Pickles
▷ Kung Pao Chicken (🌶️)
▷ Spicy Beef in Hot Oil (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️)
▷ Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce (🌶️)
▷ Red Braised Pork
▷ Sweet and Sour Ribs
▷ Mapo Tofu (🌶️🌶️)
▷ Twice-Cooked Pork Slices
▷ Hot and Sour Glass Noodles (🌶️🌶️🌶️)
▷ Fried Eggs with Tomatoes
▷ Roast Duck
▷ Egg Fried Rice
▷ Lotus Root and Rib Soup
▷ Glutinous Rice Balls
▷ Green Dumplings
▷ Steamed Pea Flour Cake
▷ Osmanthus Cake
▷ Mung Bean Cake
▷ Egg-Yolk Puff
▷ Dragon's Beard Candy
▷ Steamed Creamy Custard Buns
▷ Rice Dumplings

Guests that decide to skip the food and set up at the bar will find dozens of sealed wine jars. The proprietress will share that these wines are her personal make that she only offers once a year. She has not labeled the effects of these wines for her own personal amusement. Guests who wish to purchase a jug must select one based on the name written label, without knowing what may have been added into the mix.

Red Cardinal has all the other usual options as well. They carry basic spirits, beer, and other no-fuss drinks. Characters may also order small bar snacks like nuts and chips.

RED CARDINAL’S HOMEMADE WINE

▷ SWEET OSMANTHUS: A sweet wine with notes of apricot and plum. A healthy dollop of the butterflies one feels during first love has been blended in to evoke an even brighter taste on the palate. Drinking Sweet Osmanthus will inspire feelings of love and romance in the drinker.

▷ JAMMY BERRY: A tart wine with notes of blackberry, raspberry, and bayberry. A clever tongue may also taste the unshed tears for those without mourners. Drinking Jammy Berry will compel the drinker to cry. Full on waterworks. You baby.

▷ CHILLED NUT: A mild and nutty wine with notes of chestnut and mint. All that's added to this one is a sprinkle of those bad ideas that always come past 2am. Drinking Chilled Nut will prompt the drinker to confess a secret.

▷ LOTUS TANG: A deep-bodied wine with notes of wood and oak. A cup and a half of blended confidence from "the strongest" men as been liberally whisked in. Drinking Lotus Tang will give the drinker a massive confidence boost and the sense self-importance to match.

All jugs have a high APV. Drink too much and you may end up sleeping on the floor of the bar!

NOTES

PROMPT NOTES

▶ Players can submit five threads where their character collects a gold ring with their application to receive a bonus upon acceptance. Players should include these links beneath their sample with a note that they are for the 5 Gold Ring game.
▶ Players may assume that each poinsettia has two rings in their roots so characters may take one each.
▶ If your character writes down a desire and lights it in a jar please keep in mind what that desire was for the future.
▶ Characters obviously can run away from the proprietress if they don’t finish all their food, but she’ll be on the lookout for you miscreants in the future.
▶ Wines can be mixed and matched to blend effects. RIP to that character.
▶ All subprompts are suggestions. We encourage players to get creative! Fly free.

LOVE DOVE

LOVE DOVE

Love Dove, the resort's largest department store, is running a massive end of the year sale. All items are between 50% - 70% off, which is a massive bargain for those that are tight on chips!

Stepping inside will transport you away from the busy crowds of the main hallways and into several floors of retail magic. Not wanting to be outdone by competitors, Love Dove has pulled out all the stops to impress during the festive season with massive decorations and mannequin set-ups. Large bows and ribbons, boxes done up in shiny paper, trees and candelabras, sparkles sparkles sparkles. There are also several tables set up around the store offering complimentary glasses of wine and chocolate covered strawberries.

Characters will find a section for every kink imaginable in the store. Gaze in wonder upon the wall of strap-ons. Marvel at the wide shade range of the silicone penises. Bask the rainbow of silky lingerie—for both women and men. There are gadgets and gizmos a-plenty, including some design oddities of Love Dove’s own creation that wildcards may never have seen before. The store even has staged areas for guests to try out some of the more elaborate equipment before buying. While it is not encouraged to use anything insertable before buying for hygienic reasons, guests can turn display toys on to test vibration strength and suction power.

Despite being a sex department store, Love Dove also has several departments dedicated to regular clothing and undergarments. Characters will find decent basics like t-shirts, sweatpants, underwear, jackets, jeans, skirts, shoes, and dresses for slashed prices. Don't miss these deals! The sale ends when the winter festivities end.

DRESSING ROOMS

▷ ANONYMOUS FUN: Many of the stalls have strange holes cut into the walls, making it easy to peer into the next room over. However, an astute wildcard may realize that these holes are too big to be peepholes. One may even come to that realization because of an unexpected visitor poking through the hole to say hello.

▷ YOU’D LOOK BETTER IN THIS: The lights in the dressing rooms may flicker on and off during the night. After that blink of darkness, wildcards may find that the clothes they were going to try on have been swapped with something completely different.

▷ FOREBODING: Wildcards may find that their reflection in the mirror is pale and tired. The lips of that reflection will move, a faint flick not noticeable to anyone else around, only to the one looking directly at their own face and knowing they aren't whispering. This reflection will try to warn its original... but will quickly freeze up, unable to get the message out before returning to normal.

At the front of the store there is a temporary section with an elaborate display. Wildcards will find Love Dove promoting masks and feathered costumes. They will hand out fliers inviting all guests the holiday masquerade. Drinks! Food! Dancing! A night that you surely won't forget! New guests simply cannot miss this party. Anyone who is anybody is going to be there.

All those who plan attend the masquerade are required to dress up. In the spirit of the season Love Dove is offering especially good sales on these elaborate costumes. For those with simpler tastes, there are also ballgowns and tuxedos in various prints and colors. The most important article is, of course, the mask.

Staff will encourage wildcards to pay particular attention in choosing a mask that resonates with them.

TRY A NEW FACE

▷ HEARTS: Several of the red masks have been marked by Hearts. The wearer will be able to glean a vague sense of the emotions of those around them.

▷ DIAMONDS: Several of the white masks have been marked by Diamonds. The wearer’s body will become especially sensitive to touch and temperature.

▷ SPADES: Several of the black masks have been marked by Spades. The wearer will experience a heightened desire for intensity or violence.

▷ CLUBS: Several of the purple masks have been marked by Clubs. The wearer will become compelled to act impulsively or recklessly.

Masks with effects may be purchased and worn in any of the masquerade prompts.

LOVE DOVE (AT NIGHT)

LOVE DOVE ... AT NIGHT

For all the joy that comes with celebrating the holidays, the jubilant atmosphere can evoke loneliness in one's heart. There are many different kinds of loneliness. The melencholy of missing someone that's died. Sorrow from being parted from your family. The ache of watching the one you love celebrating with someone else. The mourning of being left behind by a friend. These feelings are fleeting in the resort—luxury and hedonism are great distractions—but where do they go after that?

Right now they're manifesting in the sex toys.

Guests browsing Love Dove during night hours will find that some of the sex toys have been possessed by residual loneliness.

Loneliness is a powerful force and it has granted the toys the power to act on their own. Guests had better watch out—as brainless tools gifted a sense of autonomy, all they know to do is fulfill their function.

SEX TOYS GET LONELY TOO

▷ DILDOS: The dildos will chase after guests to try and fill whatever hole they can. These dildos are indiscriminate and will target any hole, so watch out for these pests trying to jam into one of your nostrils. Dildos will target the nearest character and will change targets if another one is within closer range.

▷ SHIBARI ROPE: The shibari rope has uncoiled itself and is hiding in wait to capture two people together. When it spies an opportunity it will throw itself forward and try to knot two individuals together. It will target a single individual if no one else is close enough to catch with them.

▷ FEATHER TICKLER: The feather ticklers are surprisingly aggressive, chasing after characters to tickle them to tears. Sometimes these ticklers work together to trap characters into a corner and tickle them. A very unlucky character may even run into a flock of ticklers!

▷ LEASH AND COLLAR: The leash and collar set will play dead until someone is close enough. The collar will snap around the neck of the closest individual and the leash will drag them toward someone else to hold.

The sex toys are low level and easy to fight off but please note the you break it you buy it signs posted all over the store. Can you afford to go all out, even with the current deals?

NOTES

PROMPT NOTES

▶ How mask abilities manifest in the wearer is totally up to you. For example, the way a Heart mask wearer senses emotions can vary from character to character. There is no one right way to apply the prompt.
▶ Consequences for breaking the toys are totally up to player discretion. Have fun.
▶ Toys can be quelled in other ways. If your character has the ability, go for it.
▶ All subprompts are suggestions. Please feel free to get creative! Listen to your heart, when he’s calling for you.

CASINO FLOOR

CASINO FLOOR

The Phoenix Casino has been transformed into a winter wonderland. Trademark royal blue has been replaced by shades of gold and white with pops of bright red lanterns. Guests in elaborate masks and costumes mesh together and then part, reveling in pretending to be someone else for a little while.

All have dressed to impress, sparing no expense in dripping themselves in precious gems and metals. Some of the guests are treated like gods—these are the royal rank guests and the difference in treatment from the rest of the crowd is palpable. These dazzling celebrities take up much of the spotlight, laughing loudly at card tables and shooing away anyone too low of a rank to breathe their air. They don't bother to hide their identities. Why, when they have the best of everything?

There are several game tables set up where crowds are playing and betting. Wildcards are encouraged to join in on the fun and given some grace from social judgement because they have no official rank yet. Some wildcards may even find guests making eyes at them over the table. After all, who knows if the house has been watching and decided that they’re a favorite? Today’s wildcard can be tomorrow’s new 10 rank.

Wildcards may participate in dice games, card games, and roulette in the main casino. Most other typical casino games have been shelved in favor of the special events in private game rooms.

The buffet is massive and decadent. Dishes like lobster and caviar, cuts of filet mignon, kobe beef with white truffles, oysters chilling on real diamonds, bluefin tuna, matsutake mushrooms, pule cheese, and so on. The dessert table is likewise exorbitant with elvish honey cakes, black watermelon, macarons, petit fours, chocolates, eclairs, tarts, soufflé, and flan all sprinkled in edible gold flakes. Dishes may contain aphrodisiac at player discretion.

The bar isn’t lacking either. The resort has created three specialty cocktails for the masquerade. While regular cocktails and spirits are available, staff will encourage guests to give these limited time drinks a try.

COCKTAIL MENU

▷ GOLD GLAMOUR: Those that drink Gold Glamour will find that they are now able to change their voice. A popular choice among guests that really want to lean into becoming someone else for the night.

▷ DIAMOND DUST: Those that drink Diamond Dust will find their walls slowly lowering. Suddenly, being vulnerable and open to connecting with people doesn't seem so bad. Something to help loosen up your favorite introvert.

▷ RUBY TONGUE: Those that drink Ruby Tongue will not be able to tell a lie for the next hour or so. No matter how hard they try they will only speak honestly. Ruby Tongue won’t let you hide from yourself, even at a masquerade.

Wildcards and long-standing guests aren’t the only ones in attendance. Phantom hands have crashed the party and are phasing through the casino. To be fair, they’re always in the casino. It isn’t crashing if it’s their stomping grounds, right?

The phantom hands are mischievous and in the mood to get into trouble. They will be pinching the waists and asses of guests, tugging on clothes, knocking over glasses, and generally be a nuisance. Their favorite trick is to pin the blame for their crimes on someone else. If they’re not careful, wildcards may be the target or the scapegoat for some of these pranks!

GAME ROOMS

GAME ROOMS

The resort has arranged for four special events during the masquerade. These events take place in private rooms away from the bustle of the main party. There is no advertising about what is in each room and many guests are swept into the momentum. Highly trained staff tending to the door will be quick in prepping wildcards who wander in, giving them little time to realize what exactly they’ve stumbled into before it begins.

VIRGIN AUCTION

In a room draped in red velvets and spotted with plush couches, wildcards will find themselves either snatched up to a wooden stage or given a number. The distinction between the two is simple: staff will judge which characters are virgins and which are not. Virgins are included in the auction and all others are given the opportunity to bid on them.

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome … to the annual Virgin Auction!! Gaze upon these fresh nubile virgins in awe! So clean and so untouched. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to bask in the glow of their freshness!

▷ Virgins will be asked to give an introduction of themselves on stage. Afterward, they can walk the floor and interact with bidders as they please. Virgins are a rare novelty in the resort so NPC guests will fawn over them and offer them gifts like chocolates and flowers. Some may even read crappy love poetry to them.

▷ Bidders may submit their bids via Watch directly to their virgin of choice. If the virgin likes the bid and the guest submitting it they can accept immediately. If not, they can wait for another bid. After 30 minutes, if they have no other bids, they must accept their highest bid.

▷ Virgins need only spend 1 hour of their time on a “date” with the winner of their bid. They do not need to lose their virginity. Virgins will be paid a medium payout for participating in the auction and paid 20% commission from their winning bid.

LOCK & KEY

Gold and red melt together in this cozy game room. Adorned with padlock and ribbon decor, wildcards will only have a moment to admire the space before being snatched away by staff. Some wildcards will simply be given a key and returned to the room. Others will find themselves buckled into a harness or belt of some kind—but this isn’t any belt. It's a chastity belt. A rather uncomfortable one at that.

One hour to find your match, all! Anyone that doesn’t find their match after time has passed will be locked in the pillory and spanked as punishment! Welcome to the Locked Chastity Game!!

▷ Locks are looking for their matching key! Guests must find their match in order to win the game.

▷ Locks and keys that do not manage to find their match by the end of 1 hour will lose the game and have chips deducted from their bank account. They will also be locked into a pillory and spanked.

▷ Chastity belts may be over clothes or under clothes. How intense of a belt a character is wearing is left to player discretion. Some are very raunchy and may require direct contact with intimate areas to access.

▷ Once the game begins the door is closed. Candles that let off a strong aphrodisiac will be lit to add some urgency to the matchmaking. How strongly a character is affected is left to player discretion.

DIRTY DICE

In another large room with small scattered game tables tables, pairs and groups will be given a special set of dice to play with. Two bold guests take the lead and show everyone how to play the game. One guest tosses both dice: one lands on BITE and the other on BREAST. He grabs his game partner and peels down her collar to sink his teeth playfully into her breast. She then takes her turn, the dice commanding another intimate action.

Got it, newbies? This is an easy beginner game. Roll the dice and do what it says. You both take turns, and if neither wimps out and does what the dice say four times in a row, you win a prize. That’s Dirty Dice for you!

DIE A
1: Bite
2: Kiss
3: Caress
4: Grab
5: Lick
6: Sniff

DIE B
1: Lips
2: Breast
3: Mouth
4: Neck
5: Ass
6: Knee

▷ If both players manage to complete four rolls they both will receive a medium payout.

▷ If one player manages to complete four rolls they will receive a small payout alone.

▷ If neither player manages to complete four rolls they get nothing.

▷ We recommend players use RNG during this game for random fun!

MASTER & PET

This particular room notably has several smaller breakout rooms, all decorated in sensual black silks. Every character that steps inside will be guided into drawing a card from a box. The card will either denote Master or Pet. Staff are quick to divide those who have selected master and pet cards and set them up for play.

Welcome, Masters. We have a variety toys and pets for you to choose from. Your wish is our command. Here, you can have whatever you want. You’re in control.

▷ Masters will be given a selection of toys to browse. Players are free to imagine anything in the piles of stock that masters get to choose from.

▷ Pets will be collared and given a metal tag denoting whether the pet is a cat or a dog. This distinction is made based on character personality.

▷ Masters may request a random matchup or examine the available pets and choose the one that catches their eye. Both will then be escorted to a private room to play.

▷ Pets that manage to satisfy their master will receive a medium payout after play.

NOTES

PROMPT NOTES

▶ Players should mod NPCs and dealers as they like. Characters may win big with medium and large payouts when gambling. They can also lose big as well!
▶ Game managers and staff assisting setting up special games should also be freely modded as needed.
▶ Feel free to make up other special games as well! Players, as always, are encouraged to be creative and have fun.

OOC NOTES

OPENING INFO | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS

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▶ BLANKET CW: dubcon; nudity; sex toys; aphrodisiacs; alcohol; altered states; gambling; gloryholes; chastity play; bdsm; petplay; very sexy characters doing sexy things

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▶ All 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 character's suit will not manifest until they are accepted into the game.
▶ All TDMs are game canon.
▶ If you aren't satisfied with these prompts, please feel free to check out our LOCATIONS to explore more of the resort!

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▶ 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 regardless!
▶ 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.

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▶ Most importantly, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season!!!!!

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tyki mikk | d.gray-man

[joyd]

𝑰. 𝑶𝑫𝑫𝑺 (𝑳𝑶𝑺𝑻 𝑰𝑵 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑽𝑨𝑳𝑬)

[After all of that undignified running around in the wilderness wearing nothing but his birthday suit, Tyki is grateful to reach these first signs of civilization—even if it is an apparent orgy. The strangers strip down right in front of him, gleefully salacious, chasing each other into the shallows of the nearest body of water. When they beckon him along, he raises a hand in refusal. A lopsided smile touches his lips, built more on disbelief than any sort of shame.]

I don't think so. You have fun.

[Ignoring any protest or pestering, Tyki quickly moves to shower off—alone, sorry, this hot water is all his—then claims a pair of trousers from the discarded pile of clothes scattered across the pagoda's floor. They're a little loose around the hips and thighs, but the belt is a decent fix. He takes another man's dress shirt, letting it hang open as his skin dries off in the daylight, one hand slicking the dark hair off his brow to reveal a crown of black stigmata across his brow. The nasty patchwork of scars on his chest is nakedly visible, but he doesn't button the shirt.

Then, clearly content to take a break before he moves on, Tyki lowers himself into a vacant lounge chair, one leg crossed over the knee of the other. As soon as he lays eyes on someone else venturing in naked from the wilds, he'll call out:]

Careful now. I wouldn't eat anything here, were I you. Can't you tell? [A gesture to the partying guests, many of which are coupled in various sex positions.] They're high out of their minds.

𝑰𝑰. 𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑶 𝑭𝑳𝑶𝑶𝑹 (𝑴𝑨𝑺𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑫𝑬)

𝑨. [He has claimed a seat at one of the betting tables, falling into this particular vice with gladness, a glass of one of those nice cocktails from the bar at his side—glittering a bright, ruby red. It has even stained his lips with color under the hot overhead lights, dressed in formalwear and a black mask, lounging comfortably in his clothes. The gold trim of the mask compliments the amber color of his eyes... or so the salesman, who sold it to him, insisted.

After some time winning and losing in equal measure yet enjoying every second of it, Tyki's eyes begin to stray to the crowd of the party around him. If anyone gets close, whether out of curiosity or simply because they're just plain lost, he'll raise his voice over the noise, steering them in with a touch to one shoulder.]

Want to try your hand? It's better when you have something to lose, I've heard.

𝑩. [Some time later, Tyki wanders through one of the darker hallways off the floor of the main casino to get a little air apart from the liveliness of the games. The itch is back, restless crawling like someone else's hand under his skin, too particular, too difficult to ignore. If he should happen to cross paths with another Wildcard, he won't acknowledge them; he'll walk right on by.

Slap.

The sound is so loud in the quiet hall that he stops and turns. Your ass has just been slapped, and apparently the only person here to blame is... him? There's no sign of any other transgressors, at least.]

𝑰𝑰𝑰. 𝑮𝑨𝑴𝑬 𝑹𝑶𝑶𝑴𝑺

𝑨. 𝑳𝑶𝑪𝑲 & 𝑲𝑬𝒀 [This is... certainly a strange turn of the evening.

Out of curiosity for what the rest of the casino had to offer, Tyki has ventured into one of the exhibits, only for a staff member to hand him a key and point him into a nearby room. A room that is full to the brim with unfamiliar faces—many other hands also grasping keys like a lifeline, it seems, in search of their padlocked match.

Oh, well.

The room is dim enough to afford a modicum of privacy; the candlelights suggest an intimate atmosphere, too, casting of a warm and golden glow over the hunting pairs. With an affable shrug, he'll approach one of the keyless guests and flash his key.] Shall we have a look?

𝑩. 𝑫𝑰𝑹𝑻𝒀 𝑫𝑰𝑪𝑬 [A game that seems simple enough. Tyki, seated across from his chosen partner at a table, rolls the dice with a practiced gesture for his turn.]

"Grab neck." [One dark, elegant brow arches, the smile on his lips wicked.] Simple enough of a demand. What do you say? I'd rather not forfeit on the first roll.

𝑪. 𝑴𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 & 𝑷𝑬𝑻 [It isn't difficult to grasp the point of this game by any means, although it isn't one he's played before. There's a first time for everything, after all, and he's willing to try something new. By this time of the night—well, it's fair to say the atmosphere has worn him down to an agreeable tolerance for even the most unusual tastes.

He draws a card, and upon it: Master. Easy enough. Perhaps a part of him, too, is grateful for this; he would not choose to put himself at another's mercy very willingly.

Yet when presented with the stock of toys, Tyki bypasses them all.]

That's fine, no need. Let me have a look first. [And he turns to regard the line of pets, stopping before you—] What's your name?

𝑰𝑽. 𝑾𝑰𝑳𝑫𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑫

[Feel free to choose another prompt if none of these suit your fancy, you can reach me via PM to hash any extraneous details out. I have a kink list in my journal, as well as information on Tyki more generally.]

iii-c

[discomposer]

[ Wandering into weird shit is a talent of his somehow, but Leo hasn't really found anything he's that worried about as of yet. Still, he wonders if he should be a little bit offended that he was collared and branded a cat? Though at least it's probably better than being branded as a dog? Who knows. He's standing where he was told to for the time being - nope, okay, he was actually sort of wandering off to the side when Tyki came over, an uncapped marker in his hand and way too close to the wall he'd been coming up to for anything innocent. ]

Leo Tsukinaga! [ He has no problem answering, though. Although, after a moment's though, he adds: ] Me~ow? Wahaha, I've never been a cat before...! Well, not with a collar, anyway.

[ The marker continues in it's path to the wall and he starts to scribble away a few lines of music. Whoops. ]

[joyd]

Haven't you?

[Now Tyki's wondering if the point of this whole charade isn't a little less devious than he expected coming in. Well... maybe that's the point; those on the other side of this dynamic are meant to play their roles. He doesn't follow yet, merely watching the boy wander to the wall and begin writing with the marker.

He may be new here, but he's fairly certain that sort of behavior won't be tolerated by the staff for long.]

Do you know what the collar means?

Dirty Dice

[gunpowderblue]

You know, you would be shocked how many people offer to choke me upon first meeting. [Jinx stands and bends forward without hesitation, offering her neck out across the table with a challenging smirk.]

Or maybe you wouldn't be shocked. I think I just have a face that's made for choking. [She shifts her face into an innocent pout as she says this, as though she couldn't possibly imagine what could inspire people into wanting to put their hands around her neck, even though she knows perfectly well that it's usually because she's provoked people through chaos and probably explosions. In any case, it would seem that she is inherently chokeable. And this guy doesn't even want to put his hands around her neck out of anger! So that's a real treat.]

[joyd]

Would I? When you put it like that, you start to make me curious.

[On the outside, there's nothing about her general appearance that suggests to him anything but young and very human. Yet even he can tell there is something in the eyes—vibrant, static color. It isn't a look he would find just anyone wearing, and as like recognizes like, he's keen to listen to his gut. At the same time... Unfortunately, he's a little weaker to women. Even he admits as much.]

You've got a good face, if I had to say anything about it. [Tyki lifts his hand; it's covered in a white glove that matches his suit, but the fingertips are warm when they touch her throat. At the base, they circle around and apply on the slightest pressure.] Maybe it's something to do with your personality?

III. B

[erbe]

[Blue eyes scrutinize the roll of the dice. As if accusing them. However when Tyki speaks up that gaze darts up to him. Tohsaka doesn't disagree. Forfeiting on the first round would be an embarrassment. A blow to her pride. It would be unacceptable.

So she spreads her arms in a gesture of mild relent.]

Very well. Would you prefer to be scruffed like a cat, or grabbed like a staff?

[Despite being much smaller than him in stature, she acts as if there's no question in which of the two of them will be doing the grabbing. Tohsaka adjusts the gloves she wears to emphasizes this, and even smooths out the skirt of her dress.]

[joyd]

[Oh—that reaction surprises him, and Tyki laughs, leaning back in his chair with legs crossed and arms loose at his sides, appraising the girl in front of him. Unfamiliar as she is, it's hard to deny her striking appearance in that bright red dress.]

Hold on a minute. I thought it was my turn.

[Why is this getting turned around on him?]

You've got such small hands, I'm not sure you'll even manage a good enough grip to pass the round.

iii-c

[abyssmade]

[ Childe's smirk is half-defiant. He's not a fan of this game. Or rather, not a fan of being stuck on this side of it, with a dog collar and tag and the whole bit. He's not a poor sport, but he's not exactly obedient by nature.

The look on his face is a challenge, really. He's never known when to back down from something. He shifts his weight from one foot to the other, too much energy thrumming through him to let him be still. ]

You can call me Childe. What's yours?

[joyd]

"Child"? You look older than that.

[He accounts himself as pretty good at reading body language in general, so it's easy to tell that this one's meant to be a challenge. A dog, huh... Doesn't that mean playful, energetic, and loyal? It's not really his style to tame animals, but there must be some fun to it too. Getting them to heel.]

The name's Tyki Mikk.

iii. c.

[mensrea]

[Pet. Even with alcohol warming his insides pleasantly, Stiles can barely hold back a derisive snort upon reading his selected card. Still, a morbid sense of curiosity prevents him from exiting the room. He even manages a smile when the staff collar him—dog, the tag designates—though it doesn’t reach his eyes. Instead, his gaze burns cold with restrained fury. While outwardly he’s been taking the situation in stride, dark rage grips his heart at the thought of being separated from his father. But a tantrum won’t win him a ride back home to Beacon Hills, will it? So he plays pretend at indulging the resort’s games, collecting information along the way.

Dressed in a blood-red waistcoat and a simple black mask, he waits alongside the other “pets” to be chosen by a “master.” His attention is primarily on the staff, carefully studying their formalwear for pockets worth picking. When Tyki stops before him, it takes Stiles a moment to realize he’s being spoken to. He considers the man in silence—adopting a bashful look as he peers through lashes, surreptitiously sizing Tyki up. The little he briefly sees does not do the Noah justice; Stiles inwardly dismisses the man as unimportant and tries to encourage the “master” to move on.]

Ennis, [he lies, voice wobbling as if he were nervous.] P. Ennis.

[joyd]

[He does not move on.

Of all the "pets" currently arrayed before him, this is the only one that doesn't seem to give Tyki their full attention, clearly distracted by the greater room. And the name that falls off those lips is also patently false; it takes him a minute after he's heard, but then Tyki's expression crinkles somewhere between a grimace and humor. Then it smooths out into a look that is eerily blank.]

You know, it's rude not to look at someone when they're speaking to you. [One white-gloved hand extends, clothed fingertips brushing across the tag on the boy's collar. It jingles when touched, metal flashing in the light. Dog.] Not to mention lying.

[Tyki takes half a step backward, blankness passing to reveal a handsome and companionable smile.]

I'll take this pet.

II-A

[bountyfull]

[ Casual touch is certainly not something Vash is very used to, so normally the light touch to his shoulder might have been met with tense apprehension. Now, thanks to several strangely silvery drinks, Vash finds himself a lot less tense, and a little more willing to interact with others versus hovering at the edge and keeping his distance at least an arms length.

His own outfit matches the dark black mask half adorned with similar red jeweled accents, the color of it stark in contrast to the electric blue of his eyes now watching Tyki with a curious expression. ]

I don't really have that much luck with gambling actually. You're probably just going to watch me lose money if I play. [ Money which he has precious little of normally and especially now, in this place. He laughs, scratching the side of his face with one gloved hand. He's thankful for this outfit, the level of dress much more usual for him than waking up with only a towel. ]

[joyd]

[Striking eyes, to match a striking outfit. Not only that, he can sense some of the other man's hesitant body language, though it doesn't seem as if he is trying to get away. Those words coax a laugh out of Tyki's throat, humor crinkling the corners of his own eyes. He leans toward the poker table and ashes his cigarette before facing his newfound companion more directly, elegant legs swinging around on the stool.]

You shouldn't say that somewhere like this. You'll only encourage someone to take advantage of you.

[Ah, but humble and uncertain types like this can be a lot of fun. He's already intrigued.]

You know, you also don't have to play for money. Have you ever tried poker?

ii-b or not ii-b... smacked n the ass

[gurge]

[ for his part, at least, Getou has the manners of polite and good society; he nods as he passes. the wildcards, in his opinion, should all stick together and assist each other as much as possible. of course there will be outliers, but to say that Tyki not returning the mere gesture colors him badly would be an understatement. still, he's content to make a mental note of it and move on. ]

[ that is, until... ]

[ he doesn't make a sound when the sting of one whole palm claps down on a cheek. he only stands up straighter, going very rigid, not unmoving even when the other man turns. something shifts at the nape of his neck where his tied-up hair and collar part for tanned skin; something tremulous that betrays an emotion he wishes it didn't. when he finally turns around to face him, twisting on one heel with legs gone mannequin-stiff, his expression is pulled into a tight smile. ]

Could it be... [ his voice doesn't waver, eyes lidded. yet it still feels like he's watching. ] ...that there's something you want to say to me?

[ ^_^ ]

help

[joyd]

[This really shouldn't be happening when he's in this sort of mood.

Tyki peers at the young man through low, dark lashes, auric eyes vivid in the dimly lit hall through the holes of his mask. There is nothing immediately apparent as they face one another; he stands a little away, to the left, expression wiped blank in comparison to that smile, an effort to control what he feels pulling below his skin. Joyd is restless. The stretch is like a burn, boiling to the rim of his subconscious, disturbed by the nearby presence.]

You may not believe this, but that wasn't my hand. [His voice is a struggle to keep conversational—it emerges more irritated than he would like, sharp as flint on steel.] Seems like someone's playing a trick on us.

[Not here, he coaxes that part of himself, stitched into his own hot blood. Not right now.]

Why don't you move along, and we pretend this never happened, hm?

II-A

[philancer]

[ In contrast to the man inviting him over, Sylvain's decked out in an outfit of white and gold, diamond mask cloaking most of his features, although his bright red hair and warm amber eyes still stand out despite the disguise.

He pauses on his way past when that voice addresses him, glancing over at the man before letting a slow smile curve across his lips, crooked and amused. ]

They haven't given us a lot to lose, yet. But sure, I'll give it a go. Maybe luck will be fond of me tonight. [ Eh. It's a 50/50 chance on any given night, really.

Letting himself be steered, he arches an eyebrow as he glances at their destination. ] So what are the rules for this one, exactly? Most of these games aren't ones I'm familiar with.

[joyd]

[Striking appearance, despite the disguise. He'll be easy to pick out later even without the mask, though Tyki doesn't say this aloud, simply making room at the table for the other man to sit.]

There's always something to lose, if you know what to look for.

[Ominous... yet Tyki maintains the casual and conversational air, ashing his cigarette with one white-gloved hand, nodding toward the table of cards laid out between them.]

You ever played poker?

[There is an intricacy to Tyki's mood otherwise—something restless, roiling, and upset, though it weaves in and out, showing not at all on the man's dark features, stretched into a mild smile.]

iib, time to see what icons are left

[indwelt]

[ So....this is a lot. Welt's no stranger to interdimensional shenanigans, having wandered into (both purposefully and otherwise) more planets and worlds than any normal person should in a single lifetime. But this is the first time he's ended up butt naked in a fancy resort, and the first time he's been anywhere with decorations this....suggestive.

(Though not the first time people have stared at him in that way, even if most of the time before he'd been too busy to pay attenion.)

Now he has no world to save, no children to keep a watchful eye over (and thank goodness, because he'd pretty sure he'd have to cover their eyes if either March or Dan Heng had showed up here alongside him). All he has is an excess of free time on his hands, a too tight vest and shirt combo buttoned on his person, and a near-empty glass he's been sipping from (a decadent Ruby Tongue cocktail), the tiniest of anchors to hold on to in this sea of revelry.

He's distracted enough that he doesn't notice the presence of the handsome gentleman that walks right by, doesn't even react until there's a sudden smack against his ass that sends him stumbling forward and then pivoting around, eyes wide in search of the culprit.

There's only one other person in the hallway (hi, Tyki) so naturally that must mean...? ]

...I'm sorry, did you need something?

[ He really could have asked in a nicer way though??? ]

DADDY WELT time to bend over

[joyd]

[Maybe Welt will finally be able to have a relaxing vacation and get laid.

An unfortunate turn of events, though, that Tyki is feeling at odds with himself when this should happen to a stranger in his presence—and even more so, a man who appears innocent of any wrongdoing that might warrant a visit from a Noah. He eyes the glass of red in Welt's hand, mostly for something to look at that isn't...

A vulnerable throat, available to a brutal touch. This violent thought flashes across his mind, and Joyd turns restlessly over like an animal in a cage.]

Ah, no, you're mistaken. That wasn't my hand. [I swear on my nonexistent moral compass...] If I'd wanted your attention in that way, I promise I'd choose a better method.

[He may be a heathen, but he's not so tawdry about it.]

You sure you really felt it? Might have been your imagination. This place seems to have a way of getting to our heads.

[Gaslight, gatekeep, get fucked.]

iii-a hewwo 👀

[narsinssist]

[ The room is full when Tyki makes his way in, plenty clutching their little keys, looking for a match, some of them have trembling fingers, even others try to look and see what they can find. Their eyes draw to the belts so obvious on some, first. Others seemed to have them beneath their clothing, where others could not see. Some do not hold keys at all, but seem to be merely idling in the red and gold room. Perhaps they have one, or the other — it seems nobody makes it in without something — but some are certainly less obvious about it than others.

One such guest is lounging in a seat by the firelight, his eyes appraise those who come by, though too many try to offer him a shaking key, before he turns them away. They don't even get the opportunity to try it. Perhaps he is uninterested in trying with any who could possibly match? (Does he want to lose the game? Or perhaps he simply wants to see others locked into misery with him?) His lips curl, when approached by Tyki though, and his head tipped back slightly, the look up and down of appraisal. ]

Oh? Have you indication that yours will work with mine? Thus far, none have.

[ Raphael you haven't even tried. This is because he is difficult and enjoys making it so for everyone involved. ]

Will you be the lucky victor? Or shall you waste your time like so many [ none ] have?

HELLOOOO 👀

[joyd]

[He's had some time to study the surroundings, and the people in the room, so when he approaches this man in particular it isn't without ulterior motive. Maybe a part of him simply knows when someone is being difficult—but he's seen countless hopeful souls turned away, one by one, like a parade of fools. Upon approach, Tyki really isn't expecting any different; sometimes a man knows where he's going to hit a wall, yet he gives it a go anyway. Isn't that the fun and spirit of the game?]

Not really. Isn't the point that it's random, and we should check everywhere?

[The look on his face is congenial, not accusatory, though the sharpness of his eyes can't be denied. He's seen you, Mister...]

Are you going to let me? [Tyki gestures with the key between his fingertips, a polished and ornate silver.] Or turn me away, as you have so many others? Seems to me you'd rather keep that belt on all evening. Can't be comfortable, though, I'm thinking.

iii a

[bookpapers]

[he's conveniently turned around when he hears the voice, so the absolute paroxysm of emotion that sweeps across his face is, fortunately, kept to himself. even if the way he freezes isn't, a shock of lightning zinging up his spine and ending in shoulders hunched around his ears.

well,

fuck.

there's a lot about this entire situation to swear about, and sure Lavi's indulged in a few choice ones since arriving, but this is worlds different from running ass naked in a tropical jungle or being groped by enthusiastic strangers and their accompanying ghost hands. this is a side step from shitty happenstance and a swerve right down to not cursed luck, but the utter lack of it. the void of it, actually.

or maybe he's the idiot to think of anything close to the 'freedom', what with all the time he's spent with the noah.

Lavi considers his chances. He can slink away. He can grab the nearest person and pretend he's slosh drunk and enamored. He can grab the nearest platter and send it flying at Tyki's head. he can, he can, he can. he can't, he can't, he can't. he hasn't been an exorcist for months, he's well within his rights to run. his feet are rooted to the ground and he can't tell if that's from fear or battle-ready adrenaline,

the metal digging into his hips is already leaving marks, slipping a little from the sheen of sweat that's starting to gather.]

Let's not, and say we did.

[he turns, leaving his back exposed makes his skin crawl, even if it'll show the rest of him. his tie is loose, jacket open, and his half mask doesn't mean much when his eye patch is so stupidly obvious. he flashes a smile, friendly-like, all teeth.]

It'd be a waste of time anyway, for you and me.

HELLO??? how did lavi get out of his basement jw

[joyd]

[That is a face he clocks without effort as it whips around, and even if he hadn't, the voice gives the rest away—not even to speak of the reaction of the Noah inside of him, a tremor of two parts excitement and revulsion, even if the Bookman is not exactly enough to earn all of its ire outright. Things have changed, as tends to happen in war. Sides shift; allegiances are forged, and lost, or categorize themselves entirely neutral.

How laughable.

Well, he can't really ignore this. No one else in this place has any idea what he is, which is a power of information Lavi holds in his own hands, not that he's particularly concerned by this. He has a feeling a casino hinged upon the concept of sex acts isn't going to care whether he's harboring a fugitive monster in his genetic code, so long as he abides their vulgar policy.

A few steps carry him closer, and Tyki reaches out to yank on the tail of that loose tie, just in case the boy gets any silly ideas in his head about running away. He turns over his hand, once, to wrap the fabric across his knuckles for a sure hold. Like this, it's almost enough to imagine his hand around a pale throat instead.]

You're willing to go on like that when you've got a chance of escape? [It would be poetically ironic, if his key matched this particular lock.] You must want to suffer more than I thought.

iii-C

[fallen_cetra]

[She'd had her head bowed just enough that her expression was hidden behind the sweep of her bangs, loose curls that had escaped her braid framing her face. The young woman had been watching people with an odd sort of intensity, studying them, curious and maybe a little suspicious, but she'd been slapped into a collar without so much as an "excuse me" before getting pulled to the side.

Something about her posture said she was very good at disappearing in plain sight if she wanted to, but there was mischief in her eyes whenever a master got close to her though her expression stayed serene and her smile polite. Like a cat contemplating whether or not to swipe.

Her collar tag was rather appropriate in that regard.

Yet being addressed directly caught her by surprise, luminous green eyes catching the light as she has to look up to meet his gaze. Oh. Oh, he had to be taller than even Vincent.

In spite of the contemplative look she'd had on her face a moment ago, her sun-freckled cheeks pinked under his gaze, her hands instinctively smoothing out the front of her gauzy pink dress.]

I'm Aerith, Aerith Gainsborough.

[joyd]

Continued over here!