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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?"
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 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..."
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 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 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!"
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 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 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.
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 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
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.
▶ 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
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.
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She's gentle with him after he survives her gauntlet of sappy terror, mostly because once they're inside, she knows he won't be as hesitant to be the sweetie pie she knows he is. And truly, it makes her so happy. Back in her room, and it doesn't feel like an empty void of loneliness, something she feared would happen when they returned. She hopes so badly this is how every day and night can be from now on. Always having someone around would push away some of the gray clouds that persist around her.
Getting tickles? Nuzzles? And a hug! A real hug! She won't comment on how this smushes her breasts against him, because she's just that considerate. Instead, she'll give him all the kisses he wants, clutching the sides of his face and adding more lip-shaped smudges for her to clean off in a bit. Unfortunately, she has to make herself stop after a while, otherwise they're going to be starting up round two and wrecking more plans. Maybe they need to start throwing in designated shower times for everything they do together...
By the time he's set her down, she's more steady on her feet, especially with his help. This isn't stopping her from walking funny, but hey! She's walking! ]
...Think fast!
[ That comes from inside the shower, and it's his only warning of what's to come. The water's been running for barely a few seconds, so when she aims a spray of it at him, it's ice cold. Her laughter echoes out from the walls of her shower, then she shoots another blast at his faceplate. Now he knows she can hose him off!
Ahh, the perks of being a higher rank. You get very powerful shower heads! Probably for dirtier reasons, but she hasn't figured that out yet. ]
Be a good car for Moni Muffins! [ Again. She never forgets. ] Everyone has to see you at your prettiest!
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"Think fast!" Oh, his thinking is fast alright, and he braces for whatever it is Monika's about to throw at him.
What he isn't expecting the powerful hose coming from the shower head, and it being ice cold. He's being assaulted with cold water! His entire body shivers when she aims at him, vents sputter in surprise, and almost flail. Then, she aims at to his head, which gets him to sputter some more.]
You little brat...
[He might've snorted something of a laugh when he finally computes what is happening. Thanks Primus for the faceplate, he could still talk even with an icy cold water being hosed to his face. Despite his words, his tone sounds light and he is.... Not... Having a bad time at all. In fact, there's rarely a bad time with Monika, despite her bratty attitude and this dumb thing she's doing.
Now if she's expecting him to start flailing some more... Nope! He's going to tank the icy cold shower! That said, he holds his hand up at the blast of water and push his hand forward, so some of the icy cold water splatter back at Monika. His head dripping with water.]
Call down with the hosing. I am not going anywhere, Monika.
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I'm a brat that made you laugh--ack!
[ Comeuppance is so swift and cold. She shrieks when she's splashed, retreating further inside and ending her watery assault. At least the retaliation isn't too bad after a while, since the water's quickly heating up. Still rude, though! ]
Fi-Fine! You...j-jerk!
[ She could barely get that out because she's laughing, too. Something about him having a good time is extremely infectious. Even if she's got an annoying task ahead of her, since she has to wash her hair for the second time in 24 hours, something about having her bestie around makes it a fun endeavor. In fact, she begins to hum. Even sing! It's a free concert, just for him. ♥
Eventually, she steps out and throws on a robe, then quickly dries her hair enough that she can make a quick, messy bun out of it. Then it's back to him, and she dips into the shower to grab the shower head. This time, the water's much more pleasant when she gives a quick spray to his leg. ]
Is that a good temperature? And I hope you don't mind smelling like roses. Unless you want me to call down and request a scent that's way more fitting for grumpy aliens. Hmmm. [ She pretends to think. ] Maybe something like ozone and lasers? With a hint of leather for classiness!
[ She knows what bots want! This particular bot could stand to be smaller, however. Now that she sees how much she needs to wash, it's a daunting task. Why can't she wash his avatar and call it a day? That'd be so much easier... ]
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Though it may be arguable that Monika's happiness is extremely infectious. Her having a good time and having a laugh is putting him at ease and even snorts out a laugh out of him.
It's a side he rarely ever show to anyone. While he waits for Monika to finish her second shower of the day, Soundwave waits patiently for her and listens to her humming. He doesn't sway left and right to the free private concert, but it puts him at a relaxed state. By the time she gets out of the showers, he's casually sitting with one knee up and leaning back slightly with his hands on the floor.]
You have a.... Pleasant singing voice, Monika.
[Is it greedy to want more? Probably, so he won't ask for more. Especially when it's his turn for a shower. Or more accurately, Monika giving him a shower.]
What wonderful suggestions, Monika.
[Can you just her the sarcasm oozing out of his vocalizer? After rolling his optics at her, he answers her actual questions.]
The temperature is good. And no, I do not mind. [It doesn't matter all that much how he smells like if he isn't planning to go outside.] I was thinking to meet the... bunnies in my avatar while I stay here.
[Although smelling rosy is far from the smell you would expect from a grumpy big mech like Soundwave. Oh well. He can just recharge in her room while they both spend the time together with bunnies. Unless she wants to protest that idea.]
You do not have to clean me thoroughly. Only where I am... Dirty.
[Dirty with her juices and his gunk and the smudges from all her kisses, that is. Which is basically just his front body, face, and his hand.]
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[ What a shame he's so hesitant to ask. She'd sing if he wanted her to. Too bad! This is what he gets for being a scaredy-cat!
Regardless, his kindness puts her in an even better mood. It helps that he's looking far more relaxed than she ever thinks she's seen him be in his real body. Even his "leaning against a wall like I'm the coolest bot ever" thing doesn't come close. He's getting another small spray of water to his faceplate for that sarcasm, though. Her jokes are hilarious!
But she sprays down other parts of him, too. It'll get off some of the more obvious...gunk. ]
All right, then. We'll start from the top, so come on!
[ After grabbing her loofah and body wash, she leaves the shower head behind and steps in front of him. She gestures upward. He has permission for uppies! Something he should always be waiting for her to give!! ]
I kinda figured you'd want to stay here, anyway. We don't need any Of Mice and Men situations happening today...
[ Belatedly, she realizes he probably has no idea what book she's talking about. She won't elaborate. No one needs to think any morbid bunny-squishing thoughts. ]
And anyway, after you've proven you're no good at keeping me away from your spike, I was going to insist you stay here! [ No she wasn't. ] Some of us have to be responsible!
[ This will also keep her from wanting him to carry her around the entire time. Unless his avatar can do that? Hmmmmm. ]
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I do not know what you are referencing to, Monika.
[As Monika just realized it herself, he unsurprisingly doesn't know. At least Soundwave isn't poking at her to elaborate on her reference there, and he better not know it! Anyway, he gently grapes her torso and lifts Monika up and up until she can reach his head with her arms. Oh, and with her face close to him again? He leans in for a another nuzzling to her nose and cheek before exchanging a "kiss".
Sorry, he can't get over being affection to Monika. She's so far the only one deserving of his affectionate side. Won't stop his next snark, though.]
Look who's talking about being responsible...
[Someone has to, and yeah, she's right! He's the responsible one, here! Not his fault someone here pressed his spike button.
The avatar wouldn't have any trouble carrying her. Only difference is that he wouldn't be able to easily lift her up by her collar like a cat anymore, or fly, or lift her up to high places.]
When we return here after our da-- [Whooooooops, almost said something he might regret there. Soundwave clears his vocalizer.] after visiting those bunnies, I promise I will give you want you want.
[And what would that be, exactly? Hmmmmm, Monika should know what she wanted most from him. Heck, she just said the word herself!]
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The good vibes continue when he picks her up and so generously gives her affection. She lets out more giggles, getting her fill of kisses, then gets to work with cleaning up his faceplate.
...Only to give him a flat look. Hadn't they come to a mutual agreement to avoid calling each other out?! ]
I'm responsible! You just have a way of messing that up!
[ She grumbles as she cleans. Is it her fault he's so hot and desirable? No! Is it her fault he's so good at giving her world-shaking pleasure? No!! Maybe he needs to stop all that! There are more grumbles as she washes him harder.
...Only to stop when he almost says a very, very dangerous word. She nearly drops her loofah before recovering. And you know what? She heard nothing! He was going to say something like "daytime adventure", so there's no need to freak out! ]
No. [ See? Responsible! ] I told you, we're done for the day! I'm so not taking a third shower! This is what I mean about you tempting me!
[ He's "bonked" with her loofah before she moves down to his neck. The word of the day is "good", because that's what she'll be!!! ]
You have such a one-track mind. I'm ashamed of you!
[ Remember! Mutual understanding! No calling out! ]
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My apologies for... Tempting you. Again. I'll admit perhaps you are responsible.
[For once. He'll have to bite his tongue to not let those two words out at the end. Ok, he won't continue calling het out. Look, it's taking some willpower to not call Monika out either, okay. But... he wonders just how long she can stay "good"? Well, he hopes it continue throughout the day.
She's probably right in calling him out for "tempting" her, though. When has he ever cared much about intercourse with someone until now? Does being with Monika actually felt that good to warrant another? Primus, he's not even a permanent guest and it feels like the resort is changing him.]
Let us.... Focus on bunnies for today.
[Yeah, that'll be good to focus on. Just as she continues cleaning up his face, he suddenly speaks again.]
Thank you, Monika.
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[ If she says it enough times, that makes it true, right? Thankfully, she couldn't see any surprised reactions from him, as usual. She would've gone full brat otherwise. That "perhaps" still made it tempting, though...
Well. At least he apologized. She'll take that victory. It's what she deserves! ]
Which is why, yes. We're focusing on bunnies, and not acting like them!
[ Place your bets on how long this "responsibility" lasts. She was already bad enough about temptation before her tattoo began making it worse. Even with their recent, ahem, activities calming down the urges her Spade has been subtly throwing at her, being around Soundwave has a way of bringing out the best and worst in her. Will that be a good thing in the long run...? ]
Your chest now, please. [ Her head tilts. ] But what are you thanking me for?
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His head tilts to the side.]
What do you mean acting like them?... Hopping around?
[It should come to no surprise that Soundwave does not know rabbits' sex drive. They just know that they are small, fuzzy animals. That's all.
Anywho, he gently sets Monika back down on the wet floor, straightens himself, and puff his chest forward. The question earns a little blush.]
For washing and cleaning me. [A brief pause.] And putting up with me.
[He knows they're practically close friends now- Perhaps even more than that, but that is not something he'll acknowledge right now, or ever -But, it's still surprising she still let him stick around her. Honestly, he's not entirely sure why he wants to say it now, but he does appreciate her.]
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Oh. Ahaha. Well...
[ She stops for a moment when he sets her down and presents his chest. If she spends enough time cleaning there, would she be able to peek inside and see what's hiding in there? Hmmmmmmmm. Thankfully, he can't sense anything like her emotions getting slightly devious or anything. ]
Here's a fun phrase for you: "fucking like rabbits"! Because, usually, that's what rabbits do. Ahaha! Oh and, they do hop a lot!
[ Her giggles continue for a bit, then she adds some more body wash to her loofah, as well as a few more shots of water. She spies her sloppy heart she drew earlier while he explains his reasoning. She smiles to herself, deciding to save that part for last. Oh, what a silly bot. Of course she'd draw someone like that on someone she only tolerates! ]
You don't need to thank me. Especially not for something like "putting up with you". [ She pokes his chest, looking legitimately annoyed for a moment. ] Don't use that sort of phrasing again! Sheesh.
[ For another few moments, she cleans in silence, then: ] You've done so much for me. If anything, it's nice that you put up with me. Don't I drive you crazy?
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Ah...
[And that's about the only sound that comes out of him upon learning that fact. Too bad the faceplate robbed her of his optics blinking rapidly at her. The more you know....
That aside, maybe it's a little silly to think she's simply tolerating him rather then because she genuinely likes being around him as well. The heart on him should've told him that! Despite knowing that, he can't help the thought she's really only tolerating him.]
Sometimes. [That's the extent of it- he won't call out what specific behavior that drives him crazy. It should come to no surprise that it's her brattiness and deviousness that grinds his gear.
But then again, she's driving him crazy in a.... Positive way? While he could ignore it, every so often the inside of his tank flutters and that's driving him crazy.]
I am not certain why... But I do not mind it when you do.
[Maybe because he llllllllo... like-love her.
Speaking of her deviousness though, no matter how much she cleans the mirror, she won't be able to see what's behind the closed door. It'll remain opaque no matter who cleaned the window is, and the most she could make it out of what's inside is the flask bottle and probably a few small objects.]
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What's inside of him would be nice to see, too. She's scrubbing and scrubbing, gradually getting annoyed again under the surface. Let her see the things! ]
Only sometimes? Liar.
[ He pokes her so much, she's going to have permanent dents forming! That might be a normal thing for him, but not her! And that's not even counting how often his avatar has given her the :| face. ]
But...I guess if it's not all the time, it's okay. You don't bother me that much, either, so... [ She huffs, almost sounding similar to his vents. ] All it means is I'm balancing out how crazy you drive me!
[ Just like how she CAN'T SEE WHAT SHE WANTS! Quietly, she grumbles, giving up for the time being. It'll be too obvious if she starts feeling around for a button, and heck if she's going to do something like ask for him to open it. She's left to cope and seethe. Awful.
Grumbling a bit more, she finally scrubs away the heart, then moves downward to clean his spike area. She hopes it gets him squirming. The perfect revenge! ]
You can pay me back by telling me about your tattoo. Or I guess it's more like a decal? Whatever it is.
[ That fancy face on his chest, she means. And don't be...deceptive about it. Hehehe. ]
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You are not driving me crazy right now.
[So, yes! Only sometimes! Whatever it is she's attempting though, doesn't seem to be working because she's getting all grumbly all of a sudden.
Now, if not for Monika bringing up the symbol on his chest, he would've asked what she's grumbling about. Instead his tone changes, sounding more somber and sentimental.]
Oh, this. [His hand places over said "face" on his chest. Thanks for making his window chest, thereby the face, looking clean and shiny.] This is the Decepticon symbol. It represents the faction I am devoted to... A movement advocating equality for all Cybertronian- no, all living being.
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Unfortunately, he's being too open and nice for her to want to continue being the pest she usually is. The devious energy fades, replaced by something kinder. Her cleaning gets softer as well, because...wow. He told her something without being cagey or weird. Maybe he really, really likes her?
Yeah. Likes. She'll keep telling herself that. ]
Oh. Ahaha. Not the first name I'd choose for good PR, but...it's nice to know. Thank you.
[ He gets a smile, then she drops to her knees to clean lower spots. She's delicate about it this time, not trying to deliberately arouse him. Learning about him seems to be another way to appease her. ]
If they had you on their side, then it's pretty cut and dry, right? [ She giggles a bit. ] Who could argue against you? I mean, aside from me, because I can speak your grumpy language~
[ Back to seriousness, though, since the topic deserves that. ] What I'm trying to say is...it's the right side. No one gets to be as grumpy as you are, unless they've been fighting for something so worth it for as long as you have. Er, I mean, I hope I'm not being presumptuous or anything! That's just...the feeling that I get.
[ She rises back onto her feet, then holds her hand out to take the one he'd like to have cleaned. That, and it'd be nice to hold his hand. ]
I hope whoever fought with you knows how lucky they are.
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[That being said, he's still a proud Decepticon, and he has no desire to change his faction's name. ]
.... We were once in the right side. Perhaps we can be again. But.... There is no right side in war. [He'll have to forgive him for being a downer. It's difficult not to when there isn't really much to be happy about it, aside from the war finally ending] I believe there is a... human saying. "The road to hell is paved with good intentions"? Our intention is pure, but we've... I've made many compromises.
After the war was over, after our former leader left- [And if Monika remembers, it's the same poet he once talked about back in the bath house.] -I guided my faction to return to our original path- a peaceful movement.
[Soundwave doesn't say anything about the people from his side knowing how lucky they have him as a Decepticon. Sure, for a time, the Decepticons were lucky to have him, someone who genuinely believe in the cause and wouldn't abandon any of them, but let's just say karma came back to bite him and nearly all Deceptcon lost their faith in him.]
Even in a place like this, I intend to continue on the Decepticon path.
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[ He...probably doesn't want to hear her complimenting that former leader, though. She clears her throat, busying herself with carefully cleaning his fingers. Doing that is its own sort of learning experience, getting to explore his hand at her leisure. ]
Anyway. It's like I said! It's the right side if you're on it! Maybe not when war is involved, but equality and peace for everyone? That's good! If you ended up in hell after all that, at least it's a happy hell. That's what I'd want, anyway. If I'm free, I don't care where it is.
[ She can't understand the nuances of war, of course. Age works against her, as well as her constant desperation for normalcy and companionship clouding her worldview. She's not so naive as to think there's only right and wrong, good and bad, but how can anyone argue against what every living being deserves?
With a stronger smile, she squeezes his hand. No need to be a downer! She's being supportive! Let her be your cheerleader! ]
Can I be a Decepticon, too? I'm on your team, no matter what!
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Soundwave stares down at her for a second. Hah... She sure knows how to make him happy with her kind words. It doesn't quite erase all the guilt and sadness plaguing him inside, but Monika's the shining light that without fail always brightens his darkness. His hand gently pats her top of her head.]
You would be the first human Decepticon, then. But I know you are a Decepticon I can always rely on.
[She's so supportive of him. A part of him feels he doesn't deserve such support, especially when she doesn't know much of his past, or the crimes he's committed. Though he's made amend-- or, continues to make amend as long as he's alive, he's not sure Monika would be happy knowing what he had done in the past. Especially towards humanity. Even war doesn't excuse some of his atrocities. Would her view of him change? He doesn't exactly hide his atrocities if asked, but Monika is in that weird line where he cares about how she viewed him.
Well, he'll cross that bridge if it ever comes up. For now, his supportive friend gets some more headpats.]
Thank you, Monika. [And as a reward for all her hard word, she gets a nuzzle!] I believe... You've cleaned me enough. We should get ready and move out to see the rabbits.
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Aye aye, Captain Soundwave! Your second-in-command is always at the ready!
[ She'd have saluted for effect, but she wants to soak up all the attention she's getting. Best of all? He seems to be climbing out of the pit of woe he seemed to be sinking into. Grumpy Soundwave? Fine. Annoyed Soundwave? Perfect. Sad Soundwave? No way!
He gets a fond look when he thanks her, much like the one she'd given him before. At this point, he could say he razed a few cities and she'd shrug it off. What's an atrocity if it was for a good cause? ]
You're welcome. I'll rinse you off, then. And I take it you can dry yourself off so we can get moving faster? Who knew I'd have to waste so much time getting you clean~?
[ She sets her things aside and gets to rinsing him, giggling throughout the process since she gets to be a gremlin with it. Once she's done, she grabs an armful of towels and hands them over. Housekeeping seems to have already come through while they were away, so hooray! No awkward talks about the broken bed! ]
I'm trusting you to guard the room while we're away, okay? [ She giggles more at her silly joke. ] Just kidding~ I'll meet you outside in a few! And make sure you dress like a bunny!
[ He won't, but the thought is hilarious. She snags up one of his hands, giving it a kiss, then she bounces away like one of the little creatures they're about to see. They'll probably be less gremlin-like, though. ]
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[Oh, the irony.
The kiss to his hand gets a blue blush on him, but before Monika moves away from his arm he cups and rub her cheek before they part for good-- well, parting with his real body. They're still together with his holoavatar instead. Soundwave watches as Monika bounces her way out of the bathroom, stifling an amused huff from leaving his vents.
What a silly girl...
He'll move to the bedroom when he's sufficiently dried up and after Monika leaves. For now, he'll dry himself off first with the towrls before materializing the avatar to start with their friend date-- hangout. They had some long detours, but now he can say that it is officially started.
Whenever Monika's done dressing up, his avatar is already waiting outside and leaning against a wall with his arms folded, like a cool guy. As expected, he's too serious of a mech to make a dumb bunny costume to greet Monika woth.
He perks up when he sees Monika, not that it's easy to tell with the mask on, but he quickly walks up to meet her.]
Shall we?
[He holds his hand out towards her, waiting for her to take it.]
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By the time her hair's braided and she's dressed in her earlier clothes--thanks, Soundwave, for insisting she remove them before they got down and dirty--she's forgotten ever having doubts, and she's smiling brightly when she steps out of her room. His reaction to her reappearance chases away anything bothersome that might be lingering, because holding his hand out! Without her having to ask! Eeeeee! She won't even make a joke about his "cool guy" leaning, which is its own amazing thing.
Eagerly, she snatches his hand up. This is going to be the greatest friend date ever. ]
We shall~
[ Off they go! Unfortunately, without his gift of flight being available this time around, it takes more time to get to the top floors, but that just means more time to hold hands. If he doesn't wimp out and let go when someone gets within 100 feet of them, anyway. What a weirdo...
Once they're nearly there, though? The jokes can begin again. It's what the rabbits would want. ]
Don't embarrass me, okay? I know you're going to see lots of cute things, but if you start making really dumb noises, I might have to leave you to spare myself from the cringe!
[ If anyone's going to be making embarrassing noises, it's her. Queen of projecting, this one. ]
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The.... braided hair suits you, Monika. You are beautiful.
[Oops, that slipped out of him before he could clamp it down.
Unaware of Monika's moment of clarity, he's been anticipating for this more than he thought he would. Will this first friend date be their best friend date ever? He gets the feeling it will be! And the butterflies fluttering in his stomach seems to agree. The fluttering intensifies when their hands meet up once again, causing him to give her hand a light squeeze.
After that gauntlet of shame where he had his spike out while bridal carrying Monika and then bridal carrying a sweaty and messy naked Monika to her room, merely holding hands is a walk in a park. That being said, he's still flushing pink under the mask, and he isn't as reciprocating to any affection she decides to throw at him during the walk to the conservatory. At least he never let go of her hand once...
And he's still holding her hand even when they're near the conservatory. Surprising that Monika didn't make any dumb joke during the entire long walk to here, but alas, he knows that it won't be long before he's faced with her dumb
projectionjoke.]As if I would make any dumb noises. You are more likely to start making dumb noises [He quips, all the while giving her nose a light boop. Guess who he learned that from!
Anyway, Soundwave not the type to ever outwardly be giddy or show much emotions, but he's silently excited and giddy to see those rabbits. It's even more exciting when he gets to see rabbits with Monika. For once, he pulls his mask down outside of the context that they're about to have a make out session. Because he's likely to be alone with just Monika and the bunnies. And....]
Hm....?
[As they finally enter the conservatory, they are greeted by a sight that cause Soundwave to blink rapidly. Those sure are a lot of small fuzzy creatures hopping around, eating the vegetables. It's almost chaotic, really. Though Soundwave is a bit dumbfounded by the sight, he figures it's probably normal. It's thanks to Monika that he learned that 'fucking like rabbits' saying today, and if the saying is true, then seeing these many baby bunnies hopping around, overrunning, and causing havoc on the garden might be normal, right?]
There are a lot of rabbits here. I wasn't made aware that they'll be this many. [He gives Monika a light tug.] I wonder... if we can pick one up without scaring them...
[Yea, screw the vegetables. He wants to hang out with bunnies.]
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(It's fine. She'll get him back for that when he least expects it!)
Finally. After all their detours, they've reached the promised land, and-- ]
Excuse you!
[ Her nose twitches after the boop. Rude! How did he learn how to do that? And with that call out, she might go thinking he's a mind reader or something. Double rude! Not that it's a thing to worry about, so she won't entertain the idea.
Before she can quip back, she's distracted by a) him pulling his mask down on his own, and b) rabbits! So many of them! No, really...why are there so many?! Her mouth falls open. This amount of chaos all at once is overwhelming! ]
Er. I don't remember hearing anything about this many being here, but-- [ The tug combined with what he says only frazzles her brain more. ] You want to pick one up...?
[ Who is this Soundwave and where's the real one go? Then again, he did say he liked animals, so maybe this isn't so shocking? She allows herself to be tugged and for him to take the lead on this hare-y adventure, but one of them isn't so quick to put aside caring for the veggies. ]
Gosh, I wonder if this is why my favorite foods have been hard to get lately...
[ Her dietary needs are more important than rabbits! ]
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And he LIKES animals. Would he call himself an animal lover? well, he wouldn't but that's debatable. Of course, if he was with anyone else instead of Monika, Soundwave would've continue to act proper, dignified and not show as much excitement as he is. Although if he was with other people, he wouldn't have his hand glued to their hand at all. Right now, with Monika, he can try to loosened himself up a little.]
Perhaps. These small creatures are... voracious eaters.
[Look at them go, eating all those veggies. For such tiny beings, too...
While Soundwave scans the sea of bunnies tearing apart the veggies, he spots one little rabbit unlucky to reach any of the veggies or fruit before their brothers and sisters hopped past it. Well, that won't do. Feeling pity for the tiny creature, Soundwave lightly tugs her along to one of the fruits hanging off a tree while wading through the sea of fuzzy bunnies.
Remember all the time before where she always drag him off to wherever she wanted to go? Now it's her turn to be dragged around by him.
Anyway. After he plucked a fruit, a peaplumto specifically, Soundwave motions to get that unlucky bunny's attention and holds the fruit out towards it. Come on, even with the expressionless look, he's harmless.]
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[ Honestly, it's cute seeing him be so fascinated, even if he's also being pushy in the weirdest way. In the softest way. She's reminded of how he treats her when they're hidden away from the public. It's something only she gets. It's extra special. In fact, she's a little jealous of the rabbit he's giving attention to. She's right there! Where's her fruit!!!
Her expression sours when the rabbit sniffs curiously and hesitantly comes closer. Maybe the little furball will choke on it. Then she can have the attention that's rightfully hers! ]
You know, they're not as cute as I thought they'd be. Up close, they kinda remind me of rats. The ones that eat garbage and live in sewers!
[ She lets go of his hand so she can cross her arms. She refuses to take part in this shameful display that ignores her needs! ]
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