TDM 04

[goldmods]

【 Thank you for choosing the Golden Peacock, 5-star resort and casino. You are currently registered as a WILDCARD in our system.

Due to a high volume of check-ins, temporary accommodations have been made on our brand new beachfront for new guests. We will endeavor to have all guests moved into their reserved rooms as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Affected guests may convene with the nearest lifeguard or reception for a complimentary swimsuit, at their earliest convenience.

Please remember that beach-appropriate attire is mandatory. Guests found breaking dress code may be escorted off the beach until they return in proper swimwear. We hope you enjoy your stay, and have a beachy keen experience. 】

BEACHFRONT PROPERTY

A BRAND NEW DEVELOPMENT

As the resort moves into what it claims is summer, the days grow longer. The sun is projected well into the evening, the heat of its warmth dialed up to a level some guests complain is unreasonable. Then there’s the most excessive transformation of all – half the Cloud Dwelling Gardens have been transformed into a sparkling beach of white sands and blue waves, seemingly overnight. Statues nearby have been dressed up with wide hats and stylish sarongs. Upbeat music fills the air without any discernible source.

A section of the beach has been reserved for a collection of bungalows. These cute pastel homes open straight onto the sand, and are comparable in size and amenity to a rank 7 or 8 suite. All screens within these bungalows are fixed to a channel that airs reruns of Boobwatch around the clock, a classic TV series about blue-footed boobys running in slow-motion across the beach. Staff and long-standing guests all agree — there’s no better summer programming than this!

IT’S FREE REAL ESTATE

▷ Thanks to a classic move called “overbooking,” new arrivals are being checked in to all this wondrous new property that’s just opened up. The catch? Why, characters are stuffed up to 4 in a room, of course. Don’t worry, that’s what the bunk beds are for!

▷ Characters still wake up naked save for a robe, as is standard for the Golden Peacock. This round’s robes are a light and breezy linen, patterned with tropical flowers and colorful designs. Some of these robes are more sheer than others. Watch out that the gentle breeze on the beach doesn’t reveal more than you wanted.

▷ Existing characters are welcome to temporarily take up residence in any empty slots in these homes. The staff understand that sometimes you want to pretend to be a brand new guest again, all bright-eyed and ready for adventure. They can even lock you out of your real room for an extra bit of authenticity. No need to ask! It’s all taken care of already.

THOSE WHO POUND SAND

▷ Several lifeguards have been newly hired to protect the beach and its visitors. These burly fellows and lasses all have three things in common: skimpy swimwear, rippling muscles, and seagull heads. They spend most of their time hanging out in groups, flexing and gossiping loudly. If characters approach them for their complimentary swimwear, they will provide whatever they’re currently wearing for them to use... by force, if necessary.

▷ Characters who seem particularly vulnerable or are holding something particularly tasty may find themselves surrounded by these lifeguards out of nowhere. The seagulls are relentless, pushing and shoving and pulling hair until they get what they want. Hope you didn’t like your sand castle very much. Those on the lower end of the rank scale will suffer the worst harassment, and they may even go out of their way to harass wildcards, 2s, and 3s just for the heck of it.

▷ Being new hires and fairly low on the resort staff hierarchy, these troublemakers can be easily chased off by someone of a high enough rank, or an assertive enough presence to pass as one. T-they’re not scared! They just remembered they have a mandatory group cawing session to get to! Buzz off!

FUN IN THE SUN

DON'T FORGET TO OIL UP

What’s a beach without fun and games? Dreadfully boring! That’s why all of the beach classics have been expertly set up by staff, including strip volleyball nets, giant boob-shaped beach balls, and plenty of floaties for use in the shallower areas of the temporary ocean. A row of parasols with paired lounge chairs underneath them are placed in some prime viewing areas for festivities. Any time you get thirsty, there’s always a cooler full of canned drinks conveniently nearby, courtesy of Cock-a-Doodle-Doo’s. Sometimes you can hear the staff whispering to each other, “What if it’s too perfect? We won’t be able to deal with the ratings dip once the beach ends!”

Seashells have been arbitrarily scattered along the shoreline, coming in both natural shapes and ones a little more... erotic. The sexiest ones of all are conch shells that let you hear the moans of another guest when held up to your ear; supposedly, if you hook up with the person on the other end of the shell, you’ll be extra lucky in the casino for the rest of the summer. All in all, it’s a carefully tailored creation that can be called nothing short of paradise.

THE BEACH BUNNY BARBECUE BONANZA

▷ This booth constantly has smoke billowing out the top and is manned during the entire day by one man – Steve, formerly from reception. It seems this is his punishment duty for be-bathrooming all of the arrivals, last time. Those willing to lend Steve a sympathetic ear will be entreated to bring him water, since the sweltering heat of the booth dries him out like nobody’s business. No matter how characters try to help him, though, a tragedy always occurs and the water always ends up spilled across the sand. That curse really is something, huh?

▷ The signature item at this cookout are the Flamin’ Hop Skewers. Made due to the current overpopulation in the Conservatory, these spicy-sweet — emphasis on the spicy — glazed skewers temporarily grant those who consume them the soul of a rabbit, including their insatiable desire to mate. Any rabbits that resort-goers have formed an attachment with have not been culled, so don’t worry about your precious buns!

▷ The booth also boasts several other exotic meats and vegetables that are considerably safer to eat, for guests who find themselves unable to overcome their attachment. Some of these skewers also feature fruits, including the hybrid ones from the previous gardening collab with the Dizzy Pigeon. Characters are free to revisit any of the Orchard prompts under the Smoky Nectar section of our PREVIOUS TDM.

A SHOW OF STRENGTH

▷ When the projected sun is at its highest, staff members will start bringing out tarps and watermelons, fresh from the gardens. What’s that, you ask? Oh, of course these were donated willingly! What a strange question!

▷ The goal is to smash the watermelon the staff give you until the succulent red fruit inside is splattered all across the tarp, perfect for falling comically into or... eating, if you’re into that. The rules are that you must use your buttocks to do so, and you only get two tries. Successfully cracking open the watermelon on the first try will earn characters a large payout, and if it’s on the second try, a medium payout.

▷ Failing to bust a watermelon at all won’t have any penalties associated with it, and you can always try again tomorrow! In order to keep their watermelon supplies steady for the duration of the beach festivities, the staff do ask that guests attempt this no more than once per day.

DAYDREAM PARASOLS

▷ Every umbrella set up on the sands has two lounge chairs set up underneath it, with a shared table between them. The chairs are padded and oh-so-comfy — sitting in them for too long while another person is present will result in both characters falling into a deep sleep.

▷ While asleep, characters will discover they’re sharing a dream with their umbrella-mate. The dream is always set on the same beach as the waking world, but there are floating clouds and sparkles in a range of pastel colors. Other beachgoers are faceless, if not entirely absent. It’s just the two of you.

▷ Anything the characters think of can drift in and out of the dreamscape, including but not limited to items from home, scary monsters to dramatically rescue your partner from, and strange abilities to fly or float through the air. However, characters will also be at full suit activation in the dream. Once both characters orgasm or they naturally wake up from their naps, they’ll find things are entirely back to normal, as much as they ever are in the resort.

NOTES

▶ All new arrivals have been issued four food and four clothing vouchers. These vouchers are as good as money around the resort. The staff will strongly insist on characters picking out "summery" attire with it, though.

▶ Existing characters may be booted into the bungalows or locked out of their room against their will. We leave it up to player discretion if this happens and the degree to which they're removed from their normal suite.

▶ For the Daydream Parasols, wildcards may be afflicted by whichever suit their player prefers for the duration of the dream. This will have no bearing on their suit selection when applying, and suit effects should not manifest once back in the waking world. It's just a dream, after all!

▶ The dreamscape has no explicit time limit, so feel free to make them as long or as short as desired. Dreams should also be sexy first and foremost. While you can include your mom dying in the background if you'd like, you have to be horny about it too.

TWINKLING CURRENTS

THE PARTY NEVER STOPS

As the sun sets in a cascade of colors over the water, lamps are lit and floating lights surface from the depths. Stars twinkle in the sky, and Steve is finally released from his smoky shackles. Though the daytime amenities have gone to sleep, the night promises its own set of beachy wonders sure to please even the most distinguished of vacationers.

Flyers posted in the lobby and in the hallways promise of a bar ran by the most enchanting mermaids you could ever want to fuck, as well as a fireworks show in every color, including ones you’ve never heard of. With the seagulls gone to bed, peace settles across the sands, tinted blue, yellow, and pink from the myriad of lights. For those seeking a more subdued, romantic air — this is the beach for you.

SWIM UP TO THE BAR

▷ While the advertisements promised mermaids, they were careful not to include any photos or illustrations. Wading out into the sea to the floating bar quickly illustrates why: these merfolk are fish on top, not the bottom! If asked about this configuration or accused of being unsexy, they’ll lift their elegant legs out of the water and exclaim, “How else would you be able to fuck us if not for these!” Though a few guests seem unsatisfied by this clarification, there are no complaints about the drinks themselves.

▷ HOLDING ON TO SUMMER. This cocktail brings seaberry-gin, limoncello, white crème de cacao, and freshly squeezed lemon juice over pebbled ice, wrapping you in decadent flavors accenting the season. Drinking this cocktail can cause you to be overcome with the desire to lean back and sink into the ocean itself, but fret not! It also grants you the wonderful ability to breathe underwater, no gills required! And it’s topped with a yummy little ball of white chocolate.

▷ MANGO STAR. A delightfully bright drink in a highball glass, the combination of elderflower rose syrup and seaberry-gin floats a summery pink over the orange mixture of mango juice, lime juice and honey syrup on the bottom. On top are two cute little stars cut out of mango, accented with mint leaves. Guests who drink this cocktail report some confusion in the identity of other guests, as just one drink is enough to shift perception of others. Other characters may appear to be different guests of the resort, or familiar faces from home.

▷ SEABERRY FLORADORA. This is a vibrant cocktail made of seaberry-gin, ginger beer, lime juice and raspberry syrup, highlighted by floral ice cubes and edible flowers. Despite its bright pink color indicating a level of cheerfulness for the summer, this flavorful cocktail causes guests to be quickly overwhelmed with a sense of loneliness. The longer this sensation goes on, the more guests will try to seek out company to aid in the ache, even if it means appearing quite desperate in the process. Each successive drink will increase the severity of the effect.

▷ BLACKBERRY ROSEMARY GIMLET. Blackberries, rosemary sprigs, simple syrup, and a combination of seaberry-gin and lime juice make this aromatic cocktail. It’s double strained over ice and garnished with a blackberry on a pick, giving it a regal appearance. Drinking this cocktail causes obsessive and possessive behavior, however — sometimes to extreme levels. Should your partner choose this cocktail to drink, you may not want to mention anything that could make them jealous. Each successive drink will increase the severity of the effect.

▷ JUST SOME SEAWATER? Questioning the mermaids and mermen on how they came to be the way that they are will result in them offering you an item off the sea-cret menu. Taking a glass from the bar, they dip it into the ocean and offer it right over to you. Drinking the seawater does, in fact, turn you into a very sexy reverse merman or mermaid. This occurs whether or not you drink it from the glass or take in a gulp while swimming, so watch out!

ACROSS THE NIGHT SKY

▷ Where else could you get a perfect view of the stars? Despite the sea of lights below, the artificial nature of the skies in the resort means that all guests get an unrivaled view of the galaxy. Which galaxy? Why, any of them — characters will see a shifting range of constellations from night to night, including ones they don’t recognize, ones shaped a bit like something you might find in Love Dove, and ones that are identical to those from their home. Happy gazing!

▷ A fireworks show is held every night, from 10PM until 1AM. The noises are just loud enough to block out a whispered confession timed correctly, but aren’t quite enough to inhibit conversation. Most of the fireworks are from a design series known as Matteo’s Masterpieces, and range from the standard burst to abstract shapes to... well, you know. Unlike the sloppy doodles found in the margins of books while Swan Lake was decaying, all of the boobs and dicks blasted across the sky are very well rendered. For fireworks.

SANDY SCAVENGING

A GAME OF BEACHES

It wouldn't be the Golden Peacock without a game for guests to play! All guests that wander into the beach area may find themselves receiving one of two Watch messages. Some very special guests may even receive both challenges — or continuously receive a new challenge when the last 24 hours is up. The resort just wants you to have the most fun possible!

SCAVENGER HUNT: EASY MODE (SFW)

Hello, dear guest. You have been randomly selected to play our EASY MODE: SCAVENGER HUNT! You have 24 hours to complete this hunt. Once completed, please submit your collected items to the nearest SEAGULL LIFEGUARD to claim your reward of Great Tit! Dessert Vouchers and a large payout.

Guests who do not complete the hunt in 24 hours will be hunted down and then publicly spanked by a SEAGULL LIFEGUARD.

Please note that items scavenged may not be personal items. They must be collected from other sources. Good luck!

1. Collect one unfinished drink.

2. Collect two kisses.

3. Collect three pairs of sunglasses.

4. Collect four sets of sandals.

5. Collect five feathers from a lifeguard.

SCAVENGER HUNT: HARD MODE (NSFW)

Hello, dear guest. You have been randomly selected to play our HARD MODE: SCAVENGER HUNT! You have 24 hours to complete this hunt. Once completed, please submit your collected items to the nearest SEAGULL LIFEGUARD to claim your reward of Naked Yolk Kink Vouchers and an extra-large payout. Winners will also be given a limited edition WINNER pin. Any guests wearing a WINNER pin will be treated as kings and queens of the beach, and be permitted to command any other guests as they see fit.

Guests who do not complete the hunt in 24 hours will be hunted down, stripped, and then strapped into the fuck pillory by our SEAGULL LIFEGUARDS. Losers will be free game for other guests to use for their pleasure.

Please note that items scavenged may not be personal items. They must be collected from other sources. Good luck!

1. Collect one cup of cum.

2. Collect two bite marks.

3. Collect three pubic hairs.

4. Collect four nudes (nude images).

5. Collect five bathing suit bottoms.

NOTES

▶ All effects from the swim-up bar last around 2-3 hours, but may be extended by having another drink.

INTO THE DEPTHS

IT'S HIGH TIDE WE GET OUT OF HERE

Though the beach experience is perfect on the surface, things are less elegant behind the scenes. Wave-making machines pulse and rattle down below, shaking the ceiling of the basement suites. Water leaks from pipes, streaking across walls and pooling on the uneven floors. The maintenance levels are abuzz with staff setting out buckets and pans, shooing lost guests away with a heightened level of urgency. Someone got a little too enthusiastic with mopping, they claim. Nothing to worry about at all!

Even the ocean itself isn’t without its issues. Despite appearing as a boundless expanse from the shore, the walls of the Golden Peacock are a very real factor. To avoid any undue damage to the screens that comprise the sky, the sea stops abruptly before it reaches them, cascading into a waterfall all the way down to the depths of the resort. Gentle currents become swirling vortexes and choppy waves, sure to pull down any guests that aren’t careful about where they swim. A few gull-guards patrol the line of buoys that mark the end of the safe swimming area, but the primary line of defense the resort relies on is the utter disinterest most of its guests have.

TUMBLING DOWN

▷ Characters who stray past the line of buoys out in the far sea will find themselves caught in a riptide that sucks them straight over the edge of the water. This applies both to characters swimming, or characters in some sort of vessel, such as a small rowboat borrowed from the staff.

▷ Feel free to make up any sort of vehicle rentals in general, as long as they’re reasonable in size — they should be able to accommodate 1-2 characters at most. A waverider would be okay, but a yacht would not.

▷ While falling down the waterfall, characters will temporarily black out before hitting anything solid. They will resurface anywhere there is standing water, whether that be a flooded hallway, in the Crane’s Respite, or even in someone’s open toilet bowl. There are no limitations on where in the resort the resurfacing can happen; even the bathrooms at Roost aren’t safe from this teleportation.

A RISING FLOOD

▷ Drainage is a difficult aspect to manage. Though the majority of the seawater is recycled to maintain the ocean above, enough of it is siphoned off for deeper filtration that the resort’s plumbing systems simply can’t handle the volume. Leaks are happening on all floors below ground, increasing in depth the further down into the basement characters go.

▷ Characters living in the rank 2, 3, and 4 suites may notice that in addition to having leaks in the hallway, their own rooms are also flooding. This can range anywhere from a constant, unpleasantly damp floor, to having an entire cascade of water blow them and any other unsuspecting guests down several hallways the moment their door is opened. Life vests are recommended.

▷ The flooding will intensify as the event goes on, culminating in some of the maintenance levels being entirely underwater towards the end of the event. Once the event is over, the flooding will recede within about a day, leaving only a few water stains here and there as evidence of their presence.

NOTES

▶ Any amount of standing water is a valid target for a character’s resurfacing, even something as minor as a glass of water. For situations where a character would not actively fit into the source of their arrival, they will be violently flung out of it, knocking over or spilling it in the process if that’s possible.

▶ As always, players are free to control the level to which their individual characters are affected, and being flooded out of their space is not mandatory.

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OOC NOTES

INVITES | RESERVES | APPLICATIONS

▶ BLANKET CW: alcohol; altered states; aphrodisiacs; breeding urge; delusions; forced clotheswearing; hallucinations; harassment and bullying; jealousy; thalassophobia; transformation; unreality

▶ All characters on the TDM are WILDCARDS, which means they have not yet been assigned a card value. The house is still observing and deciding. As rank and suits are assigned upon acceptance your character's suit will not manifest until they are accepted into the game.

▶ All TDMs are game canon. This TDM acts as the game's June event. The beach will ICly be present from June 15th - June 30th.

▶ Current characters may top level on the TDM. Any current characters posting to the TDM should note they are current in their subject header.

▶ The top level directory is for new characters only. We want to make sure new characters are prioritized and receive attention!

▶ If you aren't satisfied with these prompts, please feel free to check out our LOCATIONS to explore more of the resort! There are recent additions to the locations page as well, for those who have yet to see them!

▶ Smut threads that take place on this TDM can be used for rewards. If both parties in the smut thread join the game, you may retroactively apply the character's initial card values to your 52 bank. If one character does not join the game the thread will not be applicable toward rewards (as that character would not have a card value). The character that does join would still receive a small payout for the encounter. Hopefully it was a fun thread regardless!

▶ We ask you to kindly add content warnings to your threads as appropriate.

▶ If you do not currently have permissions and kinks listed in your character’s journal we suggest leaving a note in your top level of any limits or boundaries for other players to reference.

▶ Don't forget your sunscreen! We'd hate for any chicken wings to come out burnt.

NAVIGATION • LOG • NETWORK • OOC • MEME

Comments

[empaler]

I've never claimed to be nice.

[ she's a bully... it's her love language. anyway, ]

That's what the towel is for. Temporarily, until we can secure you a replacement.

[catmemes]

[ Kai can only respond to the flood of words with a single, slow, feline blink. But he does at least bow in return, even if he looks mildly confused about it. ]

You can call me Kai.

[ He hesitates a moment, going back through everything for the bits that had stood out. ]

Are large spiders a possibility? [ He doesn't sound particularly surprised about it. Or concerned. Then again, he did just shift out of being a massive cat. Strange animals make a lot more sense to him than random beaches, to be honest.

And then, because the first part has finally filtered through. ] Oh. You're new?

[catmemes]

Not a bakeneko. [ First things first.

His ears flicked a little when Matoba's hands were suddenly in his fur, but the resulting freedom means he can't be too affronted about it. Though the last question does get him to pause in the middle of shaking himself out, ash drifting off his coat in little clouds. ]

Ah. Maybe? [ He glances down at the incongruously small watch wrapped around one of his front legs. Probably should have been paying more attention to that, huh. ]

So what's proper attire, then?

[catmemes]

[ Finally free of the offending garment, Kai lurches back onto his feet, the better to shake out. It sends his long fur puffing up and ash escaping in clouds, but it feels a lot better as he settles back onto his haunches to regard his rescuer with a mildly confused look. ]

Yeah, but why did they come after me in the first place?

[ And armed with swimwear, no less. If this is the same place he'd been pulled to before, Kai has to expected a certain amount of weirdness, but this whole beach situation is a bit much even for a giant talking cat. ]

I was just standing there.

[catmemes]

[ The wave of energy hits him right before a familiar sensation, and Kai finds himself going completely still even if it means his current position is a little precarious. He shifts himself around until he can get a good look at the...fox? with his one unrestricted eye.

Okay, that expression definitely looks like a fox. The sheer sense of power probably means an old one, too. Huh. ]

Pretty sure I'm more intimidating without it. [ Not that he generally tries to be intimidating, but you work with what you have.

Slowly, Kai untangles himself to sit back on his haunches, swimsuit still prominently featured. ]

I don't suppose you'd be willing to help?

[emyoji]

[ When the head pops up, Seimei smiles and raises his hands to placate him. It was an annoying fox habit but he doesn't want to be bitten for it. It's fun to tease, though. Seimei bows his apology. ]

It was right there. You were sticking out of the ground like a carrot wanting to be plucked. I couldn't resist.

[ But then again, he shouldn't be mean. ]

Aren't you worried about being buried alive?

[redfeathers]

( Hawks can’t see what’s behind those sunglasses, but he figures this is a good reaction. He can’t remember how long it’s been since they’ve seen one another, doesn’t know what happened after everything in the maze to waking up earlier today. But at least, Scott is a familiar face.

And he can’t help but think he enjoys this bit of back and forth they have. Something easy and calm where they can gently poke one another without going too far or expecting too much. It makes it easy for his smile to spread wider, especially when Scott replies. Like it’s really such a hard think for him to even consider doing.

He leans forward, folds his arms neatly on the edge of Scott;’s lounge chair. ) How generous?

( His head tilts up slightly, expectantly. He even reaches up to flip the ridiculous sunglasses he’s wearing up and out of the way. ) I still need another pair of sandals.

[blastedass]

[he doesn't care if this place doesn't want to be strong-armed or forced. it's criminal. kidnapping people for any fucking reasons is a villain's behavior and heroes beat the ever-living shit out of villains to keep people safe! hopefully to also prevent the villain from making more shitty mistakes... how bakugo's going to trash this hotel is a question he's figuring out himself.

the machines going on behind the ocean were an imposing mystery of occasional flashes of metal within the mist of crashing waves, like dark steel beasts turning and pumping beneath the waves. there was enough danger there for him to avoid going in for more exploration. getting crushed by gears on his first day here is not his definition of successful scouting around. much as he'd rather skip the scouting and just crash straight into the ones running this place! there's little he can do, especially after talking to a few people about the futility of breaking out of here. at least doing so all on his own with no plan or information...]

No shit. This place has 90 fucking floors. Not all of the sizes are consistent.

[someone even mentioned one floor was like a small city. what the hell? bakugo narrows his eyes at the other boy in the shade, curious about his muttering comments. maintenance levels? basements? this guy's been here a bit, hasn't he.]

What do you know about the lower levels? [according to others, this beach is on the top floor...]

[orobashi]

( That answer is a pleasant one, and for a brief moment, Kokomi enjoys just this— the nice air of meeting someone new, of sitting together under the stars. But the longer she sits, the longer she remembers that they're not just both from Teyvat, but both people with Visions, the more her thoughts eat away.

And so, after a moment, she reaches to touch her hydro vision, looking thoughtful. )

Ah, there's one thing I've been wondering, if you don't mind me asking.

( With a glance at Clorinde's vision, next: ) Are you having trouble reaching it? I can't seem to use my usual abilities.

[belheir]

I'm not sad. I just miss them, that's all.

[And he says that very matter-of-factly, giving her a gentle squeeze.]

I'm happy to talk about my friends, even if I do miss them a lot. It's just been a long time since I last saw them, is all.

[What with the fact that he'd gone off to have his little war against God on his own, and all.]

So, tell me about yours, and I'll tell you about mine? How does that sound?

[redfeathers]

( If there was any doubt whether this is actually Bakugou, it doesn’t last when the younger blond speaks. He lets out a soft, short laugh in response, lips stretching into a wider grin. The raised voice doesn’t bother him, and he’s sure he understands what it is. This is the other’s way of expressing some degree of concern in his own way. It’s funny in its own way. He wouldn’t say they’re close or anything like that, but he thinks stuff like that doesn’t matter much when you’re dealing with the stuff they have and are back home.

He raises a brow slowly, watches him carefully for a few, long seconds. Another burst of a firework bursts overhead, bathing them in a shower of multi-colored light. It’s hard to be sure how much exactly Bakugou’s been through in this sort of lighting, but he can make out small things. Injuries he hadn’t had the last time they saw one another, and that brings more than a few questions to mind. Is this going to be like with Twice and Comress where they’re from a different time all together? He still hasn’t quite figured out how all of it works, but he knows it’s not exclusive to just their group.

Those thoughts don’t show, though, in the playful way his eyes go up, his fingers tapping his chin like he’s really thinking about everything Bakugou is saying. ) I was looking for a nice place to watch the fireworks. Maybe some place warm, too, I’ve been kinda cold lately… ( It’s a serious answer even if he’s acting like this is all a casual joke. He has been cold since he woke up this morning, not to mention his brain is kinda fuzzy and who knows how long of an empty gap in his memories. But that’s not important. He’s a lot more curious about Bakugou. )

Kidnapped? I thought it was the vacation I’ve always dreamed of at a fancy casino. ( His gaze lowers, hand dropping to his other thigh with an arched brow and that same, teasing grin. )

It’s not too bad. ( If you look past all the sexual overtones and overall debauchery. But it’s probably best not to get too into all of that for the moment. While he can’t say they’re friends or anything really like that, he still knows it’s easy to set the other off without much effort. A hair trigger he has to be careful not to touch. )

How are you doing? ( This is a lot to swallow, he knows. )

oh no!! i hope you're feeling better!

[swearfilter]

[Boothill allows it, of course, standing still until Navia's finished. He grins then; it's a pleased expression despite the sharp teeth.]

That oughta do just fine. I owe ya one now, so is there anythin' I can help you with here and now?

[swearfilter]

[It's partially surprise and partially his assumption that the people here won't pick a fight with him that allows Boothill to move with Wriothesley's bold action so easily. Pressed against someone like this is...

Well, whatever it is promptly escapes his mind because he's being kissed and wow, it's been awhile since anyone's kissed him, huh. Maybe that's what prompts him to return that kiss before he remembers exactly why he's being kissed and he pulls back with a laugh. It's a bit self-conscious, maybe.]

Ya certainly went above and beyond! No way that doesn't count.

[defendog]

Kinda. [ he leans into wrio's touch, his wide and fluffy tail beginning to beat the heck out of the floor behind him. it's soothing when someone else does it. maybe this man has the magic touch? the kind that makes hung want to just continue to sit there and chill. ]

I mean, it's just wrong to do things without asking. And why would they want to treat everyone this nicely if they could just... you know, practically steal people away.

[ why not just milk them for all they're worth (literally)??? ]

It's just confusing. Don't you agree?

[blastedass]

[This is Hawks, without a doubt. He'd recognize that laugh and smile anywhere. Tch, figures. No matter where the winged man is, he's always an annoying prick. Of course he's concerned! They all went into the war together, not knowing what the result would be, risking their lives to save their country and society, only knowing they had to win. After losing sight of everyone but his own group, he had to push everything out of his mind and focus only on Shigaraki. It's not like he was close to Hawks back home, but going through what they did together as heroes...

If there's anything Hawks is going to see on the blonde's body, it's the additional scar bursting open on the center of his chest, a new injury that looks relatively fresh compared to the month-old puncture wounds on his shoulder and side. Damn this guy for standing with his back to the fireworks, making the burst of color cast him in a shadow rather than illuminate him. He can't see anything about the hero asides from his outline and darkened lines. Ironically more details come in view when the firework light dies down. This makes the third person from his world he's met here.

The way Hawks starts "thinking" about his question makes the blonde want to crack his jaw open with an explosion. Does he have to infuriate everyone he encounters?!] I didn't mean that literally and you know it! [Despite what he said. How could Hawks answer it any other way? He's here for the same reason the younger hero's here: kidnapped. Yelling at him for the sake of yelling at him now. Complaining about being cold when it's blazing hot in this beach... Typical "whining" Hawks. Air escapes in a short huff as he makes to get to his feet.]

DON'T FUCK AROUND WITH ME!! It's not a joke! How long have you been here? [Does he expect anything less than a joke from this feather-brained flippant? No, unfortunately. Hawks says it's not too bad, suggesting he's been here a while. Great... After dusting his seat off, the blonde jabs his hands on his hips.] I'm trapped in a fucking perverted hell hole!

[And Hawks wants to know how he's doing.]

[befehl]

( For a dreamless soul, inspiration itself glues together all those daydreams and fantasies. Every page left in her script is bound to wilt away just like the disintegrating wings of a bug on its last breaths. The sweet dream can't save her anymore, Robin's singing can't either. Surely, this enigmatic Hell full of games and sin will provide her enough time to keep pondering what is deep in her heart. There is sadness in his eyes when he glances at her, but not pity. Regret, perhaps. )

She used to sing for me often, putting up private shows with me as the sole audience member. Those first songs will always live sacred in my memories. In a way, they were her own declaration of her vow to spread joy and Harmony, paving the way to reach countless stars. Even the ones that don't get to live as long as others.

( Even if he stays behind bleeding, he'd never take away her choices. Not Robin's. )

So to answer your question, I guess all her music is my favorite.

[empaler]

[ it's a companionable silence for that moment, nothing but the sound of the tide coming in and out. clorinde doesn't often visit the water's edge back in fontaine, but this is comfortable. soothing, in its own way.

when kokomi speaks up again, clorinde's gaze comes back down, having drifted back up to the stars above. ]

Mm, I haven't either. It's almost as if it's — [ she frowns briefly in thought, considering her words. ] Like it's gone dormant, in a way. I can't feel anything from it since I found myself here.

[ likely a result of the resort, perhaps, if she had to guess. if it has enough power to drag all of these guests here from different worlds, it stands to reason it has enough power to dampen their own. ]

[schmisse]

I'm sorry this resort is like this.

[ While she isn't apologetic that she's gotten used to it, it doesn't make it any less annoying.

The various little houses for lodging are just nearby, so the only problem now is finding one that's empty. Taking *Hyun-ae's hand again, she's the one who leads the way to where the bungalows are. The lights are switched off in one and Weiss knocks first before trying to turn the doorknob and swing the door open. ]

Well, no news is good news, right?

[ She laughs amiably as she switches the light open. This is fine, right? If no one's round, this place is free for the taking. Free for use in just about any way they wish to. ]

[emyoji]

[ Seimei may or may not pick up on some of the overly friendly way of manipulating others, but thankfully as a fox he doesn't really mind it. Youkai do similar things to each other (and people) all the time! It's just another form of persuasion and making deals that suit them. And he honestly likes this guy's humor. How sassy. ]

Me? I could never be a bird. I don't have the navigational sense. I'd get lost and need someone to rescue me.

[ He'd rescue him, right? Seimei looks at Charlie with big, faux-innocent eyes, practically begging for help. He could fight the lifeguards technically, but that would mean revealing his youkai nature to the public and obviously be a terrible PR move. He doesn't want to catch negativity when he's trapped in the resort. ]

I'd rather have some drinks here in the shade and cool off. Anyway, I bruise too easily to let them peck at me so hard.

[bunk]

[ ... partner? dan heng squints in response. ]

Have we met before?

[ the familiarity of the name, alongside its inherent tone makes it obvious that he's being recognized, but the sentiment lacks reciprocation. it's not a feeling dan heng is wholly unfamiliar with, often being spoken to about memories of a man who is not him, but memories that felt, at the very least, somewhat familiar.

this has neither of those. not anyone else to vouch for their acquaintance, and no sense of deja vu.

he's the archivist of the astral express, however. a man whose memories shouldn't fail him. a character this easy to recognize and commit to memory shouldn't escape his, if they have truly met. but nothing about this man pings malice. ]

... I don't mean to offend, but I have no recollection of you. Where do you know me from?

[minitrue]

( As he'd done the gentlemanly thing and gave up his food for a young lady in need, it seems the effects of this particularly dish aren't as hard. Not yet, that is. Maybe, if he'd given into his animal side and wolfed the skewer down, he'd be reveling in a heat comparable to Penacony's brightest Hour. As it stands, what he feels, the warmth stirring in his chest and beyond, can be chalked that up to locking eyes with a pretty lady in the throes of a good meal.

He licks his lips, the old dog. )

Sure, Miss Rin. ( Though he doesn't sound all that sure of it himself. Even when he's telling the truth, it has the cadence of a lie. ) Just washed up on shore.

You know your way around things pretty well.

( It's less of a question and more of an observation. )

No one here to keep you in line?

[belheir]

[As tasty, and as drugged as ever. But that's the point of this, isn't it?

Kazuya makes a face when Scott calls back to that game they had been forced to play, and his choice of words for it too. Coupling... It makes it sound so... Well, he doesn't know, but he does know that he doesn't really like that choice of words.]

You can just say we had sex, you know.

[Seriously!]

What is there to talk about?

[It seems he's working up to being a bit of a brat again, now that he's been suddenly put on the back-foot.]

[minitrue]

( What's he got to feel bad about? The only person at fault here is Gallagher. There's something about dreams, though. Even when you know they're false, you can't help the desire to stay asleep a little longer...

Well, some people can't. Gallagher likes to think of himself as something of a pragmatist, but even he can fall victim to the allure of want.

Say, wanting to see a ghost, for example. )

Six.

( It's a rough start, but he's had rougher. )

Is that your rank in this game of ours?

[minitrue]

( Tough choice. As much as he enjoys the ring that surprise me has... )

After waking up here, I think I've had enough surprises.

( Case in point? The way this towering, massive 'casino' can hold a beach, and a rainforest, and a mall— )

You're sure we aren't in a Dreamscape?

( Not that Gallagher would know what life outside of one looks like. The shifting scenery feels familiar, like passing through bubbles of memoria, watching desires sculpted out of thin air take form. )

[erbe]

"Another"? This is the original one. The one I said I'd repay you with for transferring those chips into my account.

[Rin takes another swig of her drink, putting it just over half-gone, before putting her hand on his shoulder and leaning her weight into his side as she tries to get a side-view of his face.]

Do you think I would just take that for granted?

[A part of her is thinking: "damn, maybe I should have".]