peacockstop | TDM 03

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TDM 03

【 Hello, dearest guests. We hope you have been enjoying your time in the Golden Peacock and utilizing our many amenities.

Reception would like all guests to be aware that some new arrivals have been misplaced. Due to the nature of the resort, new arrivals may have been misplaced in unexpected locations. This includes your personal suites. We are very sorry for this inconvenience.

Please do not be alarmed if you come across a misplaced new arrival. We kindly request that any guests that find a misplaced new arrival escort them to the main hub, where we have arranged a central meetup where all new arrivals can claim their complimentary robes and welcome baskets.

All guests are invited to come mingle at the main hub and meet new arrivals. As always, we hope you have a pleasant day! 】

DEALER'S CHOICE

STEVE, WHERE DID YOU PUT THE NEW ARRIVALS?

The Golden Peacock has swept away the hues of winter and welcomed vibrant pops of color for a change of pace. Gone are the snow whites and cool golds. Vases of bright florals have been staged all throughout the general hubs and hallways. Statues have been cheekily decorated with bright clothes, such as charming hats and billowing dresses with cheerful prints. This peacock has cleaned up nicely, its brilliant feathers shaking with a warm palette to please the senses.

Staff are bustling during the decor turnover. While some diligent employees are steadfastly decorating the hallways with sprawling vines and spectacular blooms, others are darting back and forth in search of something. Or rather — someone. Several someones. Front reception is in an outright panic while flying over the phones and furiously slamming their hands on keyboards.

"Steve, I know you're new, but you can't just press any button that pops up on the computer screen! The new arrivals are supposed to go into temporary suites." Deborah, the head receptionist, sighs, "Now who knows where they are. I hope they're okay... I'm sure they're quite confused, wherever they wound up. Steve, stop crying. The house won't fire you for this. Probably. How's your resume looking?"

THE BATHROOM BUTTON ▷ Due to a mistake at front reception, new arrivals aren't waking up in a temporarily assigned suite like usual. All new arrivals will wake up in a bathroom somewhere in the Golden Peacock. Steve, bless his heart, chose the wrong button and directed all new arrivals to bathrooms. Why do they even have a "bathroom" button at front reception, anyway? Who is that for?!

▷ Players are encouraged to get creative and have their character wake up in any bathroom location across the resort. Please feel free to reference our LOCATIONS for ideas as to where your character might wake up. As long as it's in a bathroom, it can be anywhere. Almost all locations within the resort have a bathroom!

▷ Not even current character suites are safe. New arrivals may wake up in tubs, toilets, and showers in suite locations as well as general resort locations. For low rank rooms, the communal bathroom is also fair game for sudden new naked arrivals to wake up in.

THE MAIN LOBBY ▷ A welcome station has been set up in the main lobby. After getting their bearings and finding their way to the main lobby after an unexpected bathroom adventure, new arrivals will find racks of plush terrycloth robes and yellow tracksuits. They will also be given a welcome basket with general toiletries and snacks to get them started in the resort. Some gift baskets include special sex toys picked out just for them! They haven't tell anyone about that specific kink before? The house knows its guests well. No need to say anything at all.

▷ Front reception has arranged a welcome party to greet new arrivals and help get them more comfortable. Not because they feel extremely guilty about the bathroom mixup and are hoping that these new arrivals won't complain to the house. Definitely not! With the help of 24K and Birdbucks, new arrivals and guests alike will be treated to alcohol or coffee at the front desk's expense. The fireplaces are roaring and several couches have been set up to create a comfortable atmosphere. Some long-standing guests have joined in to tell stories about how much fun they've had at the resort while enjoying a drink by the fire.

TIME FOR BED... BUT? ▷ Due to the initial mistake at reception there are no empty suites available for new arrivals to borrow. Staff have set up twin-sized cots at the back of the main lobby for new arrivals while sprucing up the situation as a giant slumber party. All new arrivals will be assigned a cot and given a privacy screen. Unfortunately, there isn't much privacy to be had when you're shacking up in a public spot.

▷ Don't worry — this will only be until check-in has been properly completed and guests have been assigned to their correct suite. We're so sorry, please don't complain to the house! Or if you do, blame Steve!

▷ The ghost that haunts the main lobby isn't thrilled about this either. He's just a nice, low-key ghost that likes to watch people and knock over cups at Birdbucks when no one is looking. How is he supposed to do that with these people sleeping in the main lobby? In an effort to spook off these new arrivals, the ghost haunting the main lobby may whisper some odd things into their ears at night. Odd things like, "The person next to you is watching you sleep, you should run away," and "You just farted and everyone knows it was you. You should leave." Surprisingly effective, no?

In the end, Steve didn't get fired. But he did get reassigned to trash duty.

FLORAL RIOT

A STRIKE OF COLOR

【 🌸🌸🌸 Come experience new floral delights! Prepare to be ravished by a symphony of color and aroma. Romance, love, and pleasure all await within corridors of beauty. 🌸 🌸 🌸 】

Days before the grand unveiling, the gardeners of the Cloud Dwelling Garden distribute flyers announcing that their special floral exhibition is now ready for guests to enjoy. Long-standing guests vibrate in anticipation, eagerly stomping around the gardens until the ribbon is cut and the newest resort amenity has been revealed. The gardeners make a point to approach new guests and encourage them to join in on the fun, explaining that the house likes to create a new floral experience for guests every few years or so.

Exhibition opening is set for mid-month. On the 15th precisely, the gardeners line up in front of the white sheet hiding the project, each taking a turn to bow and say a few short words about how grand and generous the house is for giving them such rewarding jobs.

The curtains fall away to a wall of shockingly bright florals. Guests ooh and aahh at not only the array of shades but at the luxurious meld of so many different kinds of flowers. Wisteria and roses, lilies and carnations. Lilacs, peonies, daisies, daffodils, sunflowers. More and more and more and more. The staff explain that this flower maze is perhaps their most intricate piece of work yet and that there is grand surprise waiting at the heart. Additionally, as part of the festivities, several prizes have been hidden around the maze at dead-ends. Long-standing guests clap and cheer before charging inside.

THE FLOWER MAZE ▷ The flower maze is a winding marvel of foliage boasting over ten feet tall. Like the hedge maze, there are various twists and turns for guests to explore. This maze is a coalition of every flower thinkable, with many squared sections highlighting particular breeds. Bright pops of whites, pinks, and yellows knit with deeper purples, reds, and blues. Trees rich with blossoms hang low. Bushes rich with waxy leaves guide the way to different hidden alcoves and pockets. The flower maze is complicated and very easy to get lost in for hours. However, there is nothing magical or paranormal about it. It's just a flower maze.

▷ Guests may find statues overgrown with ivy within the maze. Despite the flower maze being a new addition to the garden, these statues are marked with age. They are weathered, having survived through the elements despite there being no real weather in the garden. Some statues are chipped and missing appendages. Despite how these old statues feel out of place in a brand new exhibit, they do not give any sense that they aren’t simply decor.

▷ Romantic gazebos have been incorporated into the design of the maze. These are popular rendezvous spots for guests to overlook the sprawling flowers and small ponds on the comfort of a small couch or a swinging bench for two. Some special gazebos have been furnished with daybeds and other comfortable furniture.

▷ Treasure chests can be found hidden throughout the flower maze. Many of these chests are filled with sex toys and lubricants to help players get into the mood to play 52, but not only sex related items are available. Some chests may have clothes, some may have treats, some may even be filled with rocks.

▷ A few mimics have snuck in alongside the treasure chests. When opened, a mimic chest will curse the opener with a horny tongue. For a short period, the cursed individual will find themselves making erotic freudian slips. "How are you doing?" may end up coming out as, "How are you fucking?" While this curse will eventually wear off on its own, the embarrassment is forever.

THE GRAND FLOWER LAWN ▷ Guests that find the heart of the maze will discover the grand flower lawn. Also called the flower sea by staff, this brilliant landscape is covered in a lush carpet of flowers in shades of blue. Blue roses are the crown jewel of the flower sea, carefully dethorned so that guests may spread out on a velvety bed of petals.

▷ It isn’t impossible for our hardworking gardeners to miss a thorn or two. Even with careful checking, a few thorns have escaped scrutinizing staff. Guests pricked by a thorn while on the rose lawn will begin to feel drowsy. Effects may range from light exhaustion to falling into deep slumber. The cure for the rose's thorn curse is a kiss. Don't worry: true love need not apply in this case.

▷ Picnic baskets are available for guests that would like relax out on the lawn. Included in the picnic basket set: a blanket and set of pillows, fruit sandwiches, champagne, small cakes, and cookies. Hot tea and coffee is also available upon request. Staff are happy to accommodate any other special requests as well. Ask and ye shall receive.

SPECIAL LAWN GAMES ▷ All guests lounging on the lawn will receive a cheerful message on their Watch: 【 WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY A LAWN GAME? 】

Guests that select the NO option will be left to their snoozing and merriment. Guests that select YES will receive a follow-up message.

▷ 【 Thank you for participating in the Lawn Game. Please choose one of the below options. You will be informed of what surprise task you have chosen after selecting an option. All level one tasks will reward in a small payout upon completion. All level two tasks will reward in a medium payout upon completion. All level three tasks will reward in two extra-large payouts upon completion. 】

LEVEL ONE

【 1♡ 】Serenade another player with a romantic ballad.
【 1♢ 】Perform oral sex on another player.
【 1♧ 】Discover a secret about another player.
【 1♤ 】Steal an item from another player.

LEVEL TWO

【 2♡ 】Confess any romantic crushes you may have to another player. The player need not be one of the crushes in question.
【 2♢ 】Find a unique item to use as a dildo. Allow another player to use this unique item to fuck one or more of your orifices.
【 2♧ 】Describe, in explicit detail, one of your erotic fantasies and/or desires to another player.
【 2♤ 】Take on a submissive role and please another player, either sexually or non-sexually.

LEVEL THREE

【 3♡ 】Make passionate love to another player while in the missionary position.
【 3♢ 】Engage in any sex act involving penetration on the Grand Flower Lawn with another player.
【 3♧ 】Participate in a sex act you have never engaged in before with another player.
【 3♤ 】Kidnap another player for 24 hours.

▷ Players will be prompted to select an option without knowing what the corresponding task is. The task will be sent to their Watch after they have selected an option. To see what your character is lucky enough to receive as their task, simply click the dropdown!

▷ There is no penalty for characters that wuss out and are unable to complete their prompt aside from a mocking message to their Watch,【 LOSER, LOSER, LOSER. BIG LOSER. 】

The flower maze will only last as long as the most fleeting flowers do. The flower maze will remain open to the public for several weeks, after which it will close for further remodeling.

"We'll be open again with another complex arrangement," one of the gardeners explains cheerfully. "A maze isn't fun once you've learned the layout. We'll open again after creating a whole new design for guests to enjoy. Maybe even some new flowers, too. A lot of the ones on the lawn got funky after guests came all over them..."

SMOKY NECTAR

DRIBBLE OF SWEETNESS

The conservatory is even busier than the gardens. Unlike the easygoing staff in the garden, employees in the conservatory are busy zooming to and fro with brooms while trying to get a handle on the unexpectedly huge amount of pollen. From flowers, from trees — so much pollen. The ground is coated and the air is thick. Several long-standing guests visiting the area have fallen into sneezing fits. Even with cleaning efforts to mitigate the build-up, the pollen becomes thicker as the weeks go on. Staff eventually give up on trying to sweep it away.

This pollen is not standard. Guests that inhale this pollen will begin to feel feverish and strange. Continued exposure to this pollen will heighten a desire for sex to the point of all-encompassing need. Orgasms become much more intense. Nipples are constantly hard. Guests may also be overwhelmed with the urge to "fertilize or become fertilized" — to aggressively deliver or receive cumshots. Gardeners soon realize that normal pollen has been tainted by the cross-breeding of their new spectacular fruits, resulting in an extremely potent sex pollen that affects people and animals. This sex pollen is stronger than any of the current aphrodisiacs in the resort, baffling the gardeners. They weren't even trying to make horny fruit!

The effects of the sex pollen will ease after a few days unless exposure is continued. Guests with too much exposure to the sex pollen may find themselves passing out from violently intense successive orgasms. Any guests found unconscious post-orgasm will be delivered to the Broken Wing clinic for recovery.

THE ORCHARD ▷ The gardeners are thrilled to present this season's fruit orchard. When the previously closed-off portion of the orchard opens, guests will find that some of the delicious fruit hanging on the trees are ... strange. In collaboration with the Dizzy Pigeon, the gardeners of the conservatory have crossbred several standard fruits to create new fruits with delicious, never before seen flavors. Sure, there are the typical apple and orange trees to pick from, but why not give something new a try? Each of these new breeds have been imagined with paying homage to one of the glorious suits in mind.

▷ ORANGEBERRY: A blend of oranges and blueberries. This delicious new citrus has a hard outer peel but tender flesh inside. Sweet with a slightly tart aftertaste. Bred in homage to the Diamonds suit. Those who eat this fruit may experience heightened sensitivity to touch and temperature for a short period time.

▷ PEARAPPLE: A blend of pears and pineapples. A brilliant combination of mildly sweet with a punch of tang. The outside of this large fruit is rough and prickly. Once cut into, the flesh is firm but juicy. Bred in homage to the Hearts suit. Those who eat this fruit may experience intense positive emotions, such as a sudden onset of one-sided love or excessive positivity, for a short period of time.

▷ PEAPLUMTO: A blend of peaches, plums, and tomatoes. This succulent fruit is powerfully sweet, with a fuzzy skin and silky inside. A new favorite for juicing. Bred in homage to the Clubs suit. Those who eat this fruit may find themselves being extremely impulsive for a short period of time.

▷ CHERRYUZU: A blend of cherries and yuzu. These tiny bunches of fruit are sour enough to make the strongest-willed person scrunch their face up! Small but powerful, these fruits are satisfying to bite into with a pop. Bred in homage to the Spades suit. Those who eat this fruit may experience intense negative emotions, such as sudden possessiveness or jealousy, for a short period of time.

THE BUTTERFLY DOME ▷ The butterfly dome is exploding with color. Bright dots of yellow and orange speckle greenery without restraint. An assortment of butterflies lazily fly from buttercup to tulip. These butterflies are unafraid of people and may approach guests, dusting them with the thick pollen that coats their wings before they flutter off elsewhere. The pollen here is thicker than anywhere else in the conservatory. Guests may feel the effects of the sex pollen more strongly while in the butterfly dome. Breathing in pollen for one hour in the butterfly dome is equal to breathing in pollen for several days in the rest of the conservatory.

▷ Several flowers glitter with moisture in the light. Upon closer inspection, guests will find that it isn't morning dew — it's floral nectar. Its light and smoky scent may trigger an intense desire to drink. Guests that give in to the urge and drink the nectar will find themselves overcome with unbearable thirst afterward. No amount of nectar, water, or any other beverage will satisfy. The thirst can only be satisfied by swallowing semen or vaginal fluid. The longer one goes without satisfying the thirst, the thirstier they will become.

BUNS GONE WILD ▷ The normally docile giant flemish rabbits that wander the conservatory have gotten into the spirit of 52 as well. These romantic rabbits have been mating relentlessly since the pollen hit, and now the vegetable patches have been overrun with hundreds of young rabbits looking for food. No vegetable is safe while dozens of baby rabbits are running free, not knowing that they shouldn't eat directly from the patches. Due to the recent vegetable shortage restaurants in the dining quarter have been complaining about not getting their produce deliveries. It's a real problem!

▷ The gardeners have been begging guests to assist in catching these baby rabbits. There are too many for them to catch on their own. Guests who are willing to help will be instructed to catch the young rabbits and deposit them into the large wooden pen built to house them. However, this won't be an easy job — these little rabbits are fast!

▷ While the gardeners can't offer chip payment for the help, they will happily give any guests that assist good plots of land to raise their own vegetables. Rabbit adoption is also on the table!

The sex pollen will fade out within a few weeks, when the new breeds of fruit have all been harvested and delivered to restaurants. The gardeners collectively agree to be more careful when engineering new breeds in the future. "I do think," reports one worker in the conservatory, "the house will be impressed that we've managed to engineer an even stronger aphrodisiac. Great things happen on accident!"

PETAL-STAINED LIPS

A BLOOMING DISEASE

👩‍🦰 "Hack hack, hack hack... what do you mean, 'please cover my mouth when I cough'? I'm a rank nine. Nine! You can't tell me what to do. Now, clean up this mess. I've been coughing up flower petals all day." 👩‍🦰

Wet, smudged petals scatter across the floors of the Peacock. The source is initially unclear, since the perfectly groomed flowers in their decorative vases are in perfect condition. Soon the number of guests coughing into their fists begins to rise and more soggy plants plague the hallways.

After the garden and conservatory unveil their Spring additions the clinic will begin to over-run with guests complaining of various symptoms. There aren't enough beds and there certainly aren't enough doctors and nurses to meet rising demand. Guests continue to visit the clinic complaining of some sort of flower cold while spitting up petals and leaves. Advanced cases involve a deeper spread of vines through the patient's body.

Though this illness manifests in many different ways, the head doctor in charge is quick to clock that it's the Blooming Disease working its way through the resort's population. Not an especially dangerous disease. More troublesome than anything and a mess to clean up. Luckily, there are extensive notes in their files about this particular disease and how to treat it.

THE BLOOMING DISEASE ▷ A strain of hanahaki disease is running through the resort. Unlike the typical hanahaki disease that is brought on by one-sided love, this blooming variation has no single discernible cause. The nurses muse that it is perhaps a side effect of the intense pollen from the conservatory, but this is speculation.

▷ Similar to the standard hanahaki disease, the main symptom is coughing up flower petals. However, the blooming strain manifests in many different ways, and doctors have seen variations of petals and vines creeping out from every orifice. Players are welcome to get as creative as they like with how the blooming disease presents.

▷ Doctors will make one point thoroughly clear: while medications are available to ease discomfort, the cure for this subset of hanahaki disease is sex. Only fucking another person will completely eradicate the disease. If the disease is not treated it will progress until the afflicted patient has turned into a monstrous pile of flora themselves.

▷ It is possible to catch the disease more than once. Having sex will cure it but some guests have caught the disease in quick succession, requiring multiple sessions of vigorous fucking. Doctors are unsure as to why some guests only catch the disease once while others are susceptible to catching it multiple times. The nurses gossip about how they think it's those guests particularly desperate for love that are prone to re-catching it, but again — speculation.

ALL HANDS ON DECK ▷ Without enough manpower in the clinic to meet demand, guests that have experience in the medical field have been asked to volunteer their time to help treat those suffering with the illness. Those kind enough to join in the effort to mitigate the disease will be given a full kit of medical supplies, which they will be allowed to keep once their stint in the clinic has finished. For the duration of their time working in the clinic they will be fully considered staff doctors and able to direct both employees and guests as they see fit.

▷ Guests that do not have medical experience but who wish to help in the clinic will also be accepted. While they will not have as much power as experienced guests assigned to the doctor role, they will be onboarded as nurses and given basic tasks. All nurses will be given scrubs which can be kept after their job has been completed. Nurses are expected to defer to doctors but can dictate to patients.

▷ All guests that assist in the clinic will be given an extra-large payout for their efforts. The head doctor in charge will be so grateful that he will be happy to grant any other small favors and gifts if asked. While something like taking one of the patient beds would be too much, he will turn a blind eye to guests who want to pocket items like scalpels and stethoscopes.

CLINIC ENERGY ▷ So many guests have piled into the clinic that private rooms are no longer available. Large rooms will be utilized as group hubs with many patient cots, while smaller rooms normally meant for one patient will be doubled up on. All guests staying in the clinic for treatment will be paired with at least one other patient due to space constraints. Private rooms will be available only for patients separated out for treatment with one of the doctors or nurses.

▷ All of the rooms in the clinic are fully stocked with condoms, lube, and sex toys. After the head doctor announces the cure for the disease, nurses will make sure every room has supplies available for patients to use. They will encourage guests to go ahead and get fucking since it's the only cure! While doctors and nurses are available to fuck as well, they are short-handed, so most patients will have to make do with other patients. To those stubborn guests who don't want to fuck for their health, staff will firmly explain that if the disease progresses they'll be reduced to nothing but a pile of vegetation.

▷ Patients with particularly bad cases of the disease will not be allowed to leave the clinic until they are cured. Patients that have only been lightly affected will be given a prescription to fuck and sent on their way, with strict instructions to return if they do not fuck and the disease progresses.

The height of the disease will hit toward the end of the month. Thanks to the hard work of the doctors and nurses in the clinic, cases will begin to decrease as the days pile on, with the majority of the affected guests treated and sent on their way by the beginning of May. Activity in the clinic will begin to decline as patients fuck it out and cure the disease, with only a handful of scattered cases heading past the first week of May.

PROMPT NOTES

▶ Arrival, The Bathroom Button: Multiple versions of arrival are possible. Characters may be flushed down the toilet or tub to wake up in several different locations across the resort.

▶ Gardens, The Flower Maze: While players are welcome to imagine whatever they like in these chests, we do ask there be some limits. Characters should not find their special awesome sword or other personal items that were taken away by the resort upon arrival, for example. Items that would generally be available within resort stores or without regains are fine.

▶ Conservatory, General: While this location is currently being influenced by sex pollen, players that do not enjoy this kink may have their character immune to its effects. This will not affect engaging in the hanahaki prompt.

▶ Conservatory, The Orchard: Players are encouraged to get creative with effects from these fruits. While we've offered a couple suggestions, any of the affiliated suit's effects are available to tap into. For example, consumption of Orangeberry, aka the Diamonds fruit, can cause any Diamond-adjacent physical effects.

▶ Broken Wing Clinic: Players are allowed to get as delicate or grotesque with the presentation of the Blooming Disease as they’d like; you can even use this as an opportunity to engage in some vine-y bondage play. From the medical perspective, feel free to envision access to any sort of equipment you’d like, so long as it makes sense within a (sexy) clinical setting.

OOC NOTES

GAME UPDATE | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS
BLANKET CW: Altered States; Aphrodisiacs; Body Horror (potential); Dubcon; Illnesses; Medical Play; NSFW Language; Paranormal; Somnophilia; Sex Pollen; Sex Toys

▶ All new characters on the TDM are WILDCARDS, which means they have not yet been assigned a card value. Rank and suits are assigned upon acceptance. Your new character's suit will not manifest until they are accepted into the game.
▶ All TDMs are game canon. This TDM acts as the game's April event.
▶ Current characters may top level on the TDM. Current characters posting to the TDM should note they are currently in-game in the subject line.
▶ The top level directory is for new characters only.
▶ If you aren't satisfied with the prompts on this TDM please feel free to check out our LOCATIONS to explore more of the resort.

▶ Smut threads that take place on this TDM can be used for rewards. If both parties in the smut thread join the game, you may retroactively apply the character's initial card values to your 52 bank. If one character does not join the game, the thread will not be applicable toward rewards as that character would not have a card value.
▶ 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.

NAVIGATION • LOG • NETWORK • OOC • MEME

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[ It's as she's getting increasingly frustrated at his lack of feeding the troll that he's sneaking up. She's grumbling, staring intently at her Watch, waiting for a notification...!

He should've known what was going to happen when he pulled this maneuver. Of course she screams, adding in a bunch of flailing limbs for flavor this time around. The shock's made worse since she was expecting him to return as himself, which would've been easy enough to hear. But no! She gets Ninjawave, apparently!

When she calms down enough to speak, she calmly states: ]

YOU ASSHOLE!

[He'd be the stupidest mech in the entire universe if he didn't expect a scream. That being said, wow that was loud! Soundwave had his hands cupped his own ears, but he underestimated just how loud she can get.

Still, though, the ringing in his ears is worth the reaction she got out of her, body rattling but he's smirking through the pain. Oh, it is never not amusing to see people jump when he suddenly popped up behind them. And Monika's reaction? Comical. Bonus points.foe the flailing.]

That was your loudest scream yet, Monika.

[Can you hear the smug in his monotone, Monika? Can you see the smirk under the mask? Even if she couldn't, it's rather obvious he's gleeful over the successful surprise.

He's really not doing the best job hiding his glee and satisfaction, what's with his hand covering his mask as if it's another cover to hide the already invisible smirking.]

That was satisfying.

[ Monika breathes heavily, hands hovering near her hair as if she wants to pull on it. Which she does, but she can't. Not when it looks so good right now!

This! Stupid! Asshole! Mech! ]

Ohh, I bet you're so pleased with yourself! [ Obviously. She can hear it. Asshole. ] And I know you're smiling under there!!

[ Fine! Just fine! If they're going to keep up what's expected of them, she'll gladly continue! She'll do what she does best...embarrass the fuck out of him. ]

Hey, everyone! Listen, listen! [ She hops and points at the mech of the hour, just so the world can know exactly who she's drawing attention to. ] He likes to make me scream!

[ She could've made it worse and said he gets off on it, but she's such a nice friend and made sure to only tell the truth. ♥ ]

Perhaps... I should buy some muffins later to treat myself.

[Look how frustrated she is, it's funny. Now he knows this will only up the bullying, and honestly speaking.... He does think he deserves whatever may come to him next.

"Hey, everyone!" Oh Primus, what is she doing now.

Although he doesn't like attention drawn to him unless he wanted to, her accusation.... Is significantly less embarrassing that saying things like he loves her tits or that they made love earlier. Still, it is slightly embarrassing being called out like this.]

You really have to bring this to everyone's attention?

[And then louder for all the who doesn't care about this.]

I do not take any pleasure from her screaming. [Eeeh, half truth, half lie. This was the only time he enjoyed it.] Not my fault Monika is easily scared and jumpy.

[ The looks on her face are priceless. What the hell is this?! First he makes muffin jokes like it's nothing, now he's not responding to what should've been the easiest way to get him flipping out and trying to cover her mouth! This is bullshit!

She sputters. And now he's turning her nonsense back on her?! Calling her a wimp! The audacity. She was molded by horror! Nothing scares her! Except being alone, small spaces, darkness, abandonment, someone calling manga literature, and a few other random things, but not this!

He gets one hell of a glare, something that loses its intensity from how petulant the pout's making her look. ]

You know what? [ She's not being loud anymore. Uh-oh. In fact, she's rearranged her face into her own smug smirk as she steps in closer to him. ] Maybe I lied. Maybe it's me who likes to scream for you?

[ Remember how he was so nervous about being seen getting kissed in the stairwell? Now he'll have to worry plenty more. She wraps her arms around him, pulling their bodies flush, a mischievous glint in her eyes as she stares into his visor. ]

I'm so wet right now, just for you~

[ He's yanked in for a kiss. Over his mask! She still wouldn't try to move it without permission, even when she's being a pain in the ass. But they've already established they like mask kissing. He gets to enjoy more of it in front of aaaall these people! ]

[Soundwave isn't the mischievous sort. He isn't the But, he can be petty, and Monika, however she does it, almost brings that part of him out. There's undeniably some sort of euphoric feeling he gets whenever he turned things around back to Monika. To see that smug mischievous face fall to panic and sputter. Oh, if only he had taken the chance to take a picture of that funny look she's making. Actually, he did exactly that with his Watch. There, a physical memory.

But... Oh, no the smug smirk is back. She's not being loud anymore. Whatever glee he's having over his victory is immediately squashed down when Monika suddenly gained confidence back out of her, suddenly feeling a sense of dread. Oh no, what is she planning now that she failed the first time? Each steps she takes towards him has Soundwave tense up a little, but he won't take a step back, as he can't show weakness right now. Not even when she's right up to his face to--

Hug him? His cheeks heats up a little, but he doesn't make a noises at all until Monika starts saying that she's wet???? Of course, he should've expected that this girl would say something so shameless as to embarrassed him, and it annoys him even more that it works!]

You-- stop saying tha- Mmph?

[Soundwave has a lot of self control to not be flailing around when her arms wrap around him, but the kiss has him raised hands trembling and twitching in a surprise panic. He doesn't know what to do, his hands hovering around her for a solid second, before settling with gripping hard on her shoulders, trying to peel her off but at the same time pull her so their bodies are close together?

He's stuck between wanting to push her away because there! are! people around watching! but also not wanting to push her away because the kiss- even over the mask -too nice! While he's not thinking about it now, he will appreciate the fact that she didn't pull his mask down without his permission, even though the mask may just robbed her from seeing the completely flushed face he's making.

Right now though? He's panicking.

Eventually, Soundwave decides to just pat her shoulder. There, he gives up. He's surrendering, please spare him!]

Edited 2024-05-06 03:11 (UTC)

[ Have your picture. She doesn't mind. Not when he's already paying her for it. He should've know the price would be steep!

It's obvious how her lips turn up into a smile into the kiss, her grip tightening on him as he struggles. Not that she can truly call it a struggle when he's totally into her. She can feel him pulling her in as much as he tries to shove her away, something that's highly exciting. Then, there it is! He's tapping out. The moment he does, she relents. With the kiss, anyway. She remains close enough to rub her nose against his mask, chuckling softly as devious delight tickles her chest. ]

Fine. I'll be quiet. [ She pokes one of his cheeks, sure that it's good and flushed, no matter how hidden away it is. ] Just maybe, if you don't mind, please try to remember...

[ She squeezes her hand under his jaw, just as she'd done in the stairwell, holding him in place while she murmurs her next words. ]

I always win.

[ Her giggle's downright playful as she releases him, then snags one of his hands as if nothing happened. He shouldn't worry, anyway. No one's really watching, outside of the typical voyeuristic types, eager to see if more will happen. ]

Come on. We'll grab some Birdbucks on the way. [ She starts tugging him along. ] I wanna see some flowers A~ S~ A~ P~

[He paid the price. He's been humiliated in public. But it won't stop him from sneaking up on her in the future, though. He's really trying to resist the allure to nuzzle against Monika's nose and cheeks after the kiss, that cute face is of hers so close that it takes up his entire view. Fortunately, the hand on his jaw helps prevented him from embarrassing himself even further than what Monika did.]

Fine. Take your win.

[Trust him that he's pouting under the mask with indignation!

He's not at all as affectionate or submissive with this many people around, so she got none of that like how he was in the stairwell. Look, can't have the public think he's a submissive mech. Even if they don't care, he cares. That said, no matter what or where, he can't deny that he enjoy her hand squeezing his jaws.

With a sigh, Soundwave is thankful that this little nightmare is over and done with, as he allows her to drag him away. Most of the people here actually don't care and those who do watched them has already moved on. Sorry, you voyuer weirdos, there won't be any show happening here. Perhaps he shouldn't worry, but he just can't. He's way too reserved of a person to be affectionate openly.]

I wasn't kidding when I said I wanted some muffins, by the way.

[Not gonna try to acknowledge the nickname, but he is craving a bit of baked goods now.]

What victory was there to take? You handed it right over~

[ Now she's just being obnoxious, but what else is new. She's a sore loser and the worst winner. How can so much terrible be trapped inside such a tiny body?

The sly look he's given as they walk is just as bad. Had he been trying to stay strong in the face of her brand of adversity? It's so cute. And, unfortunately, it's tempting her to figure out if she could break him in public. But not now! They have innocent fun ahead of them! ]

You can get whatever you want. My treat~ [ Ohh, how tempting it'd be to bring up the nickname, too... ] I'm in a generous mood today, for some reason~

[ And thankfully, there's a location on the way where they can load up on whatever they want. Being a frequent flyer at Birdbucks, to the point that certain locations know her orders by heart, they even throw a few extras into their bag for the happy "couple." By the time they're nearing the entrance to the exhibition, she's positively chipper, a feeling that's increasing with each sip of her sugary abomination. Or is it just excitement from being with him? Hmm! ]

I hope there's roses! Ahh, the flower of love, passion, and romance~

[ And the color of her drink. Fitting! ]

[Wow, what a terribly tiny being his friend is. Can't gracefully accept a loss and an obnoxious winner at that. He's had half a mind to push her face with his hand to wipe off that sly look on her face, too, but decides against it. He'll just quietly smolders and pout.

At Birdbucks, he gets a couple of muffins, raspberry, chocolate, and butterscotch, and has the same drink Monika apparently regularly ordered, which... uh, probably doesn't help the "couple" image. Of course. He's quick to deny that they're a couple though, but he'll accept the extra stuff regardless. She really is living the luxurious life, huh.

While Monika is giving off her giddy, bright energy, Soundwave continues to give off his grumpy, prickly energy as they walk towards the entrance of the exhibition, hand in hand. Guess there's something to be said about opposites attract.]

You're in an awfully giddy mood. Careful, or you might just infect me.

[Was that victory so sweet that it's put her in that good of a mood, or is she just happy to be hanging out with him again? If it is the latter... well, he'll be happy to know, but he won't ask the question out loud because he knows if it's true, he'll be a blushing mess.]

Roses... They are the red flowers? With thorns?

[Awful lot of people here, though. Not his favorite because of how loud everyone is, especially when they're so emotionally excited, but... he has Monika by his side. His hand squeezes Monika's lightly and he shifts closer until their shoulders are touching. He apologizes to her, but Monika's presence help to ground him a little.

It's to be expected to have this many people when it is the exhibition's grand opening today. A staff standing by the entrance is excited to tell them that fact, and begins to explain the festivities and what fun they could find with the flower maze in particularly is something they're proud of. They even have prizes for guests to find!]

A flower maze... Do you want to go through the maze, Monika?

Oh noooo. What ever will I do if Soundwave dares to smile~? [ She giggles. ] Of course I'm in a good mood! I'm spending time with you, having fun and seeing new things!

[ There you go, Mister Grump. You get to know the truth without having to wonder or poke around in her head. See how generous she is? ]

Oops, sorry! I forget that you probably don't know Earth things as much. [ She sips thoughtfully. ] I'll do my best to explain things, but I don't know every flower, unfortunately. But...yeah! Roses are the red flowers with thorns! They can come in other colors, but red is the best~

[ Shocking that she'd think that. As she takes another sip, her eyebrows go up when he moves in closer. Gradually, her expression softens into something sympathetic. Does he not like crowds? She can understand that. Sometimes it's overwhelming for her, too. At his apology, she shakes her head and smiles to let him know it's okay. She's there. They can be strong for one another, connected by their hands and matching drinks.

His hand gets a squeeze from her, then she gives a bright, encouraging smile. ]

Yeah! Let's go through the maze! [ She kisses his cheek, doing her part to get people thinking they're a couple. ] Then I can find a rose, just for you!

[ She's really doing her part. ]

[........

He's really glad his avatar comes with a mask. His cheeks are burning red at the truth. At this point, Monika likely is able to tell when he's flushing under the mask, but she wouldn't be able to see the smile forming underneath. No way she wouldn't teased him about it.]

... Idiot.

[What a tsundere.

It isn't just her admittance that she's happy being with him, but he appreciates that Monika doesn't mind him sticking very close to her. Crowds are generally overwhelming to him, especially with what he can hear from them. Having an anchor to ground him like Monika helps him Maybe at some point he'll tell her about his powers, once he finds the confidence to. He can only hope that she doesn't fear him, knowing what powers he has.

Surprise flits across his face when Monika kissed him all of a sudden. Is... Is she... Whatever happened to the Monika who vehemently denied they were a couple back in the bath house? Now she seemingly doesn't mind making them look like a couple.]

Are you normally this affectionate in public?

[Boy, that's something he has to get used to.... He would like a flower from her, though.]

[ She laughs. He's so cute when he's at his most tsun! ]

Gosh! You're so grumpy! It can't be comfortable having that stick up your butt all the time!

[ Come onnn! Be the happy mech she saw in the parking garage earlier! Well. "Happy." His "happy" is a special kind, but at least it's better than what she's getting now. He's going to kill the flowers with how much he's bringing down the good vibes!

His question does give her pause, though. She makes a face around her straw, pulling them along through the crowd and towards the maze. ]

Um. I dunno. [ She laughs weakly, considering lying for a moment before going with being truthful. ] I guess? With a few people here and there...

[ What a weird thing to have to admit. She looks back his way, shaking the feeling off. It's not like the Player would mind her doing what makes her happy! There's nothing wrong with a little affection here and there! Or, ah, the occasional sex...

If anything, this proves just how fast and loose she's getting with her "rules" about being with other people. Which is to say, she's constantly doing whatever she wants and deluding away any potential consequences. ]

Should I stop? I can, if you want.

[He'll be that "happy" mech when they're alone! Which if they enter the maze may give them plenty of alone time.

Soundwave in turns is quiet after the answer to his question. It's not that he hates it nor does he actually want her to stop. Monika has seen how affection he can be when they were alone together, or at least out of the public's sight, but... he's not used to open affections. Although it does speak of how he might feel about his friend that he's willing to tolerate it rather than push her away.]

... Just don't overdo it.

[A lukewarm answer. She can keep being affectionate.]

I... apologies if I am actually bringing the mood down. I am.... Not used to open affections like yours.

[That's the truth of it.]

[ She doesn't say anything for a while, occupying her silence with focusing on her drink. Part of it is being awed by the maze as they enter it, the explosion of color and scents nearly as overwhelming as the crowds. The other part...

Her gaze falls down to the ground, lush, verdant green, just as beautiful. He has her realizing some things about herself. She thinks back to the day they first met, when she mentioned how they mirrored each other. He's afraid of too much. She's afraid of too little. ]

I'm totally exaggerating. You can be however you want, okay? I just want to make sure you're okay and, um, that you're not going to get so annoyed at me that you leave.

[ Her eyes return to his visor as they walk, then she lets go of his hand for a second or two, just so she can link their arms together. They can be a little closer that way, she figures. ]

I'm sorry if I'm being weird. I kind of overdo everything, huh? [ She sighs. ] I want affection so bad, so I give it out extra hard when I can. Then maybe I'll get it back, you know? Then I won't have to ask and look...desperate.

[ Wow. He's getting more truthfulness out of her. Maybe that's his real power! Or maybe, since she feels so understood by him, it's easier to admit these things? Who knows. ]

You've annoyed me so many times already, Monika.... And yet, I haven't willingly leave you.

[Don't worry about it, essentially. With Monika specifically, it'll actually take a lot for him to even consider leaving her, and her show of affection doesn't even have him entertaining the idea. It'll just be his typical grump reaction.

He's surprise by the sudden truthfulness from her, though. Not even sure where it's coming from, but it gets him thinking. They both are pretty starved for affections. Monika is more open about it while he's keep it close tightly deep within him that he doesn't even know was starving for it. That is, until Monika unlocked it, making him realize just how much he yearned for those touches.

As they walk further into the maze, further away from the bustles of all the guest that he's still hearing, Soundwave pulls his mask down and kisses her squarely on the lips. Quick and chaste.

Bashfully, he turns his head away and pulls his mask back up to hide the ever growing flush, not minding at all that their arms are linked. He would've minded it earlier, but]

You know I always give back. [Then, he turns his visor back at her.] If it is affection you want, then... I can give it to you without asking.

[A pause as he takes a sip of his drink.]

While we are away from the public's eyes, that is. It will... Take some time for me to be affection as you are in public. [A small sigh leaves him as he tilts his head to rest on Monika.] Though, I'm not certain if I ever will. In a way, I suppose I am envious of you in that regard.

[He's not done yet, though. He pauses yet again as his eyes wanders to the hedges, observing the lovely burst of bright colors on the green. It's so peaceful here compare to the crowd.]

I... am aware that my reaction may often say otherwise. It's bcause... I honestly do not know how to react, but I... like it when you are affectionate to me. It's not something I get to experience... or receive often.

[It's so difficult to admit to it, but he let it out of his throat finally.]

[ Her mouth opens in surprise at what he says, then quickly shuts. Eventually, the sides turn up slightly as his words sink in. It's true. He's still with her, isn't he? Even after she's been a total brat. Jeez. He must really like her or something!

No. Really. He does. If he didn't, he wouldn't have pulled that kissing maneuver. Monika stumbles a little once their lips meet--actual lips, not her lips and his mask--then it's over before she can fully react. It burned just as hot as any other kiss from him would, though.

How nice. Now they've got matching blushes! She quickly finishes off her drink to give her mind some time to recover, before she can say something too stupid. ]

You do. [ At last, she speaks, after sliding her empty cup into the canvas bag of goodies hanging on her arm. ] Sometimes like...that! Ahaha. But mostly in your special, Soundwavey sort of way. Thanks...

[ Her head shakes. ] Just don't force yourself, okay? Take as much time as you need to get used to it. I'll do my best to remember to be gentle. And if you never get used to it? Then...I guess I'll just have to smother you with way more affection in private~

[ She squeezes his arm, leaning her head back against his. It slows their progress a bit, but it's fine. One of the romantic alcoves is nearby, anyway, so they can probably hide away there and keep talking without having to worry about moving at the same time. ]

Don't be jealous of me, silly. If there's anything I've learned here, it's that it's okay to not know some things, because there'll be opportunities to learn. You'll find someone that's willing to help eventually. Someone that understands.

[ There's a silence as she rethinks what she was going to say next, something she knows would be too affectionate. She settles on something else. ]

I like it, too. Being affectionate with you. And as long as I'm with you... [ Her head nuzzles against his. ] ...we're going to make sure you're getting plenty of what you want.

[He does like her. Really like her. As a friend.... maybe. Even though he's never been as affectionate to his other friends like he is to Monika. He mostly blames that on the resort and her being super affection that it's affecting him, or his that he doesn't want her thinking ]

If I do not return your... affection, I will return all that accumulated affection to you in private.

[Prepare for his own smothering affection in private. Maybe in her suite, or his, or the romantic alcove. That could work, too, for them to hide away. He's fine with their progress slowing down- It isn't like there's anywhere else they want to be, and they can take their time enjoying the colorful sights the maze provide. Sure they are prizes apparently, but Soundwave isn't rushing to find them. Maybe they'll stumble across one sooner or later.

Keeping his half empty cup into his own bag, he takes out a butterscotch muffin and takes a bite off it, before holding it out for Monika to take, if she wants. He likes the taste, but Monika is likely to fill her stomach with it than he does.

Someone willing, huh.]

I think I already found someone willing to help and who understands.

[A little more nuzzle to her head. So, hey, if it wasn't clear who he is referring to the 'someone' is.]

Thank you, Monika.

You shouldn't say things like that. [ She hums, some of that playful air of hers returning. ] I may just keep you tucked away forever, then~

[ Such a friendly thing to say! That delusion of hers is ironclad. After all, if she does these things with someone who's just a friend, as she tells herself at least one hundred times an hour, the platonic nature cancels out the romantic! Pure science! Just to prove how platonic things are, when he holds out the muffin, she leans down and takes a bite while it rests in his hand. He gets a wink as she chews, making happy noises at how yummy it is. F r i e n d s!

It isn't long before she's thankful for her boldness, using that chewing to silently work through some overwhelming feelings. He's said something very, very, very, very friendly. So exceedingly friendly, she almost forgets how to breathe.

One second! Her brain's in the process of restarting! ]

I didn't know I'd ever end up being that person for someone...

[ She pulls away a bit, just to make it easier to tug them into that quiet, closed-off alcove. It truly is beautiful, shaded and fragrant from the flowers curling around the ornate wooden trellises. A tiny little world, and right now, it was only for them.

Her bag's set down near the bench, then she turns to him and helps do the same with his things. With that done, she can take hold of one of his cheeks. Once again, her own cheeks are going pink and her heart gets fluttery, but she giggles softly through the warmth dancing through her body. ]

Sorry, but...I found you first, so I get to say thank you first! [ How does that work... ] So. Thank you, Soundwave. Thank you for doing the same for me.

[ He's pulled in for a hug now that they're alone with each other, where no one can see. ]

I'm glad I could finally tell you that.

I can't think of a better fate than that.

[Totally friendly thing to say and Soundwave certainly isn't in full denial mode, either. Not even how she bit the muffin while it's still on his hand and that wink she gave to him can make him think otherwise. Now ignore that blush growing more pink on his cheeks as he completely forgets to to pull the mask back up. All of what they've done and said to each other are purely platonic, and nothing can sway that.

He does tilt quizzically at Monika when she suddenly pauses for a second. But before he could ask what's wrong, Monika says her piece and then tugs him into the alcove. Him admitting to finding that someone to her only makes his blush worsen, but he doesn't feel an ounce of regret being truthful to her about that.

Now it's his turn to receive words that are utterly, super, and ultimately friendly that has his chest overheating.]

I... am that person for you, too, hm. I see. Then, I am... thankful that we both found each other.

[Despite all the flutter she's radiating off her, Soundwave figures it's all still platonic feelings she has for him. Or so, he's telling himself anyway. Though he may be able to feel people's emotions, but unless he's actively reading their mind, it's up to him how to interpret their emotions, or outright ignore in some cases.

That being said, now that they're alone, out of anyone's potential sight in this alcove. It's just them in this beautiful alcove. Which means that he can give back the affection she shown to him. Soundwave pushes Monika so they could meet eye to eye again, his arms gingerly wrap around her waist and bring her body close to him.]

Monika, shall we forget about the maze for a bit? Just a... [He leans forward.] A small detour.

[And his lips meet with hers once again. A little longer, this time, as he savor the taste on her lips.]

You said the most fitting word for this, you know.

[ She smiles. It is nice, seeing little bits and pieces of him like this. Whether it's telling her the truth, leaving his mask down, doing things with her he wouldn't do with others...yeah. She's all sorts of happy. If all those emotions radiating off of her aren't making her glow, it's a miracle. ]

It's...fate.

[ And if ever there was something she was never afraid to admit to being in love with, it was that.

Her smile disappears with a gasp, only because he's shocking her with his sudden boldness. Her heart hammers faster. He's so warm. Is he brimming with desire while tucked away in the garage, just like she is here in his arms? She doesn't manage another word, just a squeak as he nears. Another squeak follows when his mouth presses against hers, then one second, two, and she melts against him. Yes. A detour would be good. Just a small one.

Her hands slide to his shoulders to grasp him there as she deepens the kiss, easing her tongue past his lips. He's sweet. Butterscotch lingers on his tongue. She missed this. Missed him. He was no longer trapped in her memories, and now, she could make more with him.

For granting her this? He could detour her for as long as he wanted, now and in the future. ]

[When their tongues meet, Soundwave properly greets her with a twirl of his tongue around hers, playing along lovingly before allowing her to lavish her tongue inside his mouth as much as she wants.

Aside from the heat rising in his chest, it brings about feelings inside him. Good and warm feelings that flutters inside. Even though it hasn't been long since they last kissed back in the stairwell, this... feels different, somehow. Though he likes the kiss back then and thought it warm, this feels nicer and warmer.

Hence why he keeps their lips sealed together for a long time, longer than their longest kiss. The dance between their tongues continues, both savoring the taste lingering in their mouths... Alas, Monika is a human. Much he likes to keep the kiss going longer, she needs to breath, and if she ever shows sign that she's lacking air, Soundwave pulls out. A soft sigh escapes him as he leans his head back, leaving the trail of saliva stretched between them, half-lidded crimson eyes staring back at Monika.]

You tasted sweeter than I last remember.

[No doubt thanks to the butterscotch and drink. It makes him want to go back to her lips and tongue for another taste, but he stops himself and goes to kiss her on the lips instead since Monika likely needs a breather or two.

Then, he rests his forehead on hers while he pants lightly, eyes closed, hugging her tighter.]

I'll let you decide when you want us to continue the maze. [But before that, he actually does have another request.] Before that, can I.... Can I listen to your heartbeat? Like... how we did before.

[ His tongue is so full of temptation. Every time she tells herself that's enough, move away, you can't possibly kiss someone this long...she's going in for more, pushing her tongue in deeper. Without even thinking, her hands snake up to hold his cheeks, to keep him right where she wants him, as usual. If she's going to tempt herself and fate, to see if it's humanly possibly to kiss herself to death, then so it shall be.

Thankfully, he's looking out for her, eventually pulling away before she can completely starve herself of oxygen. It was getting pretty dicey there, the heavy breaths shooting in and out of her nose not nearly enough to keep her from getting dizzy. Or maybe that was just him? The effect he always seems to have on her?

When they've parted, she licks her lips, breaking the thin trail that connects them, savoring her last morsel. ]

Ahaha. Funny. I was going to say the same thing to you.

[ Another kiss, then it's another moment of sweet respite, safe and warm in his arms. She shifts her hands to his back, stroking lightly, sneaking a few soft pecks whenever she can't stop herself. ]

The maze isn't going anywhere, okay? You're more important.

[ Flowers are such fleeting things. Her time with him may be, too. Of things that may be around for a short time, she'd rather have him. ]

Of course. [ At last, she tears herself away, just a little, then moves them over to the bench, never letting go as they sink down together. ]

You'd better get comfortable. I may not let you move for a while, you know~

[Important, huh. On top of the kisses, saying such a thing doesn't help to make the warm flutters in his stomach go away. In fact, it seems to intensified? He's not exactly sure how to describe the intense warmth he's feeling inside his chest. A warmth that only ever comes about whenever he's around Monika. He's not sure why this human girl has such an effect on him..... but he doesn't mind it. Not even a little bit, like how he allows himself to be pecked by her sweet lips.]

Fine by me.

[He murmurs. He'll be fine with them just staying together like this for hours, or even the entire day. Just the two of them together. The rest of the world shut off and not matter one bit.

Unfortunately, time is potentially short for them. Knowing that he could disappear, but not knowing when? They might as well make the best of their time together before the resort suddenly tears him away from Monika's embrace again. But for now, they can just rest easy in each other's embrace.

A small peck to her cheek before he dips his head down to her chest and presses his ear against her chest.

Soft as always, he likes them as much as he'd deny how much he likes them, but it isn't his primary focus right now. His arms even choose to wrap around her waist in a loose hug and shifts a little to get himself comfortable on the bench, nuzzling against Monika, listening to the beats of her heart.]

Edited 2024-05-09 01:19 (UTC)

Hmm. How did I know you were going to say something like that? You're getting so predictable, Soundypoo.

[ An improvement! Totally.

But she means it well. She saves all of her dumbest nicknames for those she cares about the most. Nicknames are their own kind of affection. A sign that someone's name is so buried deep into her mind, just the one isn't enough. She has to have more than one way to show how much having that gift of a connection means to her.

Just as her heart had when they first did this, something that feels like millennia ago, it's beating wildly, especially whenever she imagines what he must be hearing. Is it too much? Too loud? But seeing him this way, quiet and content...gradually, it slows. She can allow herself to feel something like peace with him there. Loneliness wouldn't dare try to sneak in.

As one arm cradles him, she brushes through his hair with the other, petting him like he's been doing to her. Maybe there's something to it, all this petting. ]

What do you like about human heartbeats...?

[ About hers, she's really asking. ]

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bruh i just realized i flubbed a line up there :<

aw dang! if you ever need me to delete something so you can edit just lmk!

<3 it's no big deal but sure! that's what i get splitting my focus between 3 diff things at once :x

aww rip in peace

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