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

[emyoji]

[ The cat looks at him with one bright eye that clearly recognizes that he's not just an average, friendly human, and Seimei grins at the acknowledgment. Well, apparently he can't completely hide his scent from another spirit, but that's all right. He'll figure things out. So far he's managed to handle new faces without being too drained. He can surely deal with a big fluff. ]

But you're charming with it. Why be intimidating when you can be cute?

[ It's like a hat! In fact, Seimei reaches out not to remove the swimsuit but to get Kai's ears through the holes to make it fit more like a cap. At least he can see better? ]

There, does that feel better?

[ He's so cute. ]

[ratratrat]

[The process of reporting this scavenger hunt item hasn't occurred to Charlie - he doesn't need to think about that. Not when this man is so assured in taking exactly what he wants. He'll figure it out himself.

Charlie is left to focus on the pads of the man's fingers against his cheek. His skin is pallid. Cold. Skin stretching lifelessly as it moves, Charlie's demeanor distracts from his corpselike complexion - but the man is close enough to see and touch it without any question.

Such a disquieting feature may turn away the average human, but this guy is anything but.

Dead lips part when warm flesh runs over them. He may have bitten if the touch had lingered, but instead he's enticed with a kiss. No, with teeth.]

Yeah... blood, huh? [His voice takes on a distant quality as hunger nips at him just as the man had seconds ago. He wants to taste it. Charlie raises an arm to loop around the taller man's neck to anchor himself to him. He'll open his mouth for the promise of what's to come, and if the man doesn't initiate immediately, Charlie will connect them, lips dragging over lips before returning the pinch of teeth.]

[molotovmoustache]

[The flash of fire and the darkness that accompanies it initially blots the man's presence of Baptiste's line of sight. Yet as his eyes readjust, he hears the confirmation that the fruits of his labor were inevitable.

His intense blue gaze falls on Concord - well initially it falls to the large chest and the notable treasure trail of hair that dipped further and further and-

Ah. This man was really just going to face the world au naturale this very instance, wasn't he? It was a boldness that immediately wins favor with the blonde. His eyes shoot upward - excitement in his face.

Someone understood his sign as intended! Well, most of it, anyway.]

You must keep running into the lucky folks that have been press ganged into the scavenger hunt! And you are a light of this world to be handing over your swim bottoms to each lucky one. [Some may think this was flattery - but it was an earnest observation. Baptiste meant every word he said.]

Though hold a moment! Just a moment, my friend![His hand reaches out to grasp at one of the older man's hands, in an attempt to stop him from disrobing just yet.] I did promise I'd work for those. You don't want to short-change yourself, do you? [Baptiste gestures to his sign. To blow fire and catch people's attention? That was hardly a job.] I can do something special just for you. Entertainment? Companionship? Making more fire? You give the word!

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[defray]

[ It's been interesting watching various, grown adults flit around collecting a myriad of common (the less common, he avoids) items, to say the least. Why any of them choose to play the game eludes him, but the resort's brand of entertainment doesn't exactly appeal to him, so it's this or petting rabbits.

For now, he's choosing this. He situates himself off to the side, under the shade of an umbrella and donned in the thickest, darkest clothes he could find that still qualified as swimwear. Most people miss him or choose not to approach, and when someone does...

He squints, examining Boothill carefully. Interesting eyes, sharp canines, and an appearance that seems as out of place at the beach as his own.

He's silent for a few seconds before answering. ]

Did they specify where?

[emyoji]

[ If Bakugo accused him of insanity, he probably wouldn't be all that far off. The onmyouji has done plenty of questionable things throughout his life, and being caught in a strange dimension where everyone is forced to have sex isn't even the weirdest experience he's ever had, and he even volunteered for some of those. He's not quite human and definitely not normal, so Bakugo is right to judge him.

Seimei grins at the angry protests, enjoying the way his words can make the blonde huff already. ]

It's a lot to take in, isn't it?

[ He had fun teasing him, but he is going to keep his word. Seimei holds out one hand, raising his palm up so he can cast an illusion above it. He creates tiny imitation fireworks that pop and crackle in colorful bursts, outlining the shape of a star and then a moon before dissolving into nothing. ]

They are more impressive, but big ones take more energy.

[holeinwall]

[ Fuck the police! She's immediately gearing up to protest the unfair treatment she's receiving...in a lowkey way, because again, she wants to remain where she is. In fact, she's determined to stay there the entire night, because she'll keep herself inside him by force. She'll glue herself down if she must!

Thankfully, his unexpected movement shuts her up before she can go off. And once she sees why he's moved? All those angry noises she'd been making turn into squeals of delight. She's the queen of the garage! Kneel before her, knaves! She'll have her giant mech stomp on any dissenters, and her rule shall be long and prosperous over the car empire!

When he nears the entrance, she seems to get more excited. Are they going to have a long (uncomfortable) journey upstairs like this? Can she crush more knaves? Nope! Before she can ask why he's talking about carrying her, because clearly she's already being carried...that's when she goes flying.

If she weren't so in shock, she'd probably have let out one of his favorites: a receptor-breaking scream. The most she manages is the tiniest of yelps, something that doesn't come out until she's been caught in his arms. And to think she thought actual flying was the scariest thing she'd ever experience with him.

Give her a moment. She's rebooting. ]

WHAT?!

[ There it is! Now she's loud. If she weren't so sore, she'd flail too, but loudness alone will have to do. She won't accept being denied what is rightfully! hers! ]

Let me back in! That's my chest cubbyhole! And if you shove me out again, I'm going to put stickers on you in places you can't reach!

[ One arm isn't too stiff to move now, so she bangs on his chest...with her punching hand again. Owww. ]

...You're so meeeean!

[ When in doubt, whine like an immature brat. ]

[relater]

I'd like to think so. [ A perfect answer, neither too pompous or too meek. He's had practice, at the very least, though it's unclear whether or not that's from his time here or elsewhere. He senses her assessing, smile deepening at its corners. ] It's more of an art than a science, though.

[ Crossing his arm over his front, he lays his fingers over hers as they walk. His touch is light in comparison, weightless over roughened skin. ]

Well, Clorinde. With such high praise already, how can I stand to let you down?

[ Unfortunately, Kizuna loves to lay it on thick. It's just that there is sincerity in his tone alongside it. As they walk the length of the beach for a short spell, his rank keeping the raucous lifeguards at bay, he sweeps his arm out to one of the little bungalows. ]

After you.

[peacewithouttyranny]

[At this point, he expects Monika to yell or screech at him. It's so undeserved, but no matter how many times he reminds her, she still couldn't help herself from becoming a screechy little raptor. So, Soundwave prepares for pain since his hands are busy carrying Monika.

Anytime now.

Aaaaanytime.

Ah, there it is. He still winces in pain, but if he hadn't prepared himself for her scream, he would've dropped Monika onto the floor. See how considerate he is that he's willing to hurt herself than let Monika be hurt?

He rolls his optics at her feeble attempts at a protest. No matter how loud and whiny she's being, he won't back down on this. Hell, just look at her not even moving her limbs much... He can imagine her bones are straining since she isn't doing her usual flailing. Also, cubbyhole?]

Do not call my chest compartment that. And stickers? How terrifying, Monika.

[Wow, stickers. It's not like he has access to another form that could help with peeling them off (Although it's going to be irritating as hell to peel them off, so he dearly hopes that she doesn't go through with her dumb threat.).]

I will make it up to you. [There, a compromise] Whatever you wish to do, you are free to tell me and I will do it, except for getting you back inside my chest.

[That is a firm big NO on that.]

[emyoji]

Something you ate? Hm, that is a problem. I don't want a handsome man like you to suffer. But then, I wouldn't want to let you lose to something like food, hm?

[ Seimei smiles at that sly look, leaning in to offer a kiss--and then pulling back as he gets close to Eiden. ]

I can give you what you need. If you really want it, of course. I'm not just a beast.

[ He is a bit, but he's mostly teasing Eiden. ]

[conspecifics]

( her understanding is right on the money, for better or for worse. when she says it like that, it sounds even sillier; certainly a heroic moment that he had no business attempting at all, let alone in a place where it was, apparently, entirely unneeded. now, though, it's kokomi's turn to be his savior, and maybe, that means his little gamble paid off? when she carries him to shore and then...

... )

Well, a bit of help would be appreciated.

( it's hard to move as quickly as he normally would, in the ocean. this does not stop his tail from making lazy, slow currents in the water behind him, a physical impact of something otherwise hidden. )

You do this often? ( swimming. getting wet? ... no, let's stick with swimming. )

[macaronage]

[ Perhaps that's part of it; they really have lost so much, and in times of uncertainty it only makes sense to cling that much harder to the things and people that are safe and familiar. Navia and Clorinde had been thick as thieves since they were little girls, and while it's impossible to forget what happened the day of her father's trial, she has a better understanding now of why things unfolded the way they did, and most important of all, she has closure about the whole thing. It means that she and Clorinde can... not exactly pick up where they left off, but build something new, perhaps.

At the comment about Running into people from home, Navia nods. ]

Wriothesley is here, too.

[ Mentioned with a straight face, like the two of them hadn't slept together the last time Navia had arrived at the resort. ]

I'm feeling fine. It's... strange being here, but there's nothing for it except to take things one day at a time. Most of the people I've met have been kind and helpful. A few have been... meh. But if we're here together, then we can look out for each other. I'm sure you're already planning on that, but it's not going to be a one-way effort, all right?

[relater]

Like a charm. [ An easy answer, content to play along. ] Consider my attention captured. ♥

[ Not that he doubts there's something out there in the artificial waves. Something weird and fishy... but that's why he's here and not there, safe and cozy in his element: the bar. With that in mind, he gives his drink a little whirl in its glass, scenting the air with its boozy sweetness. ]

Are you feeling alright, though? Too much sun and heat can really cause your eyes to play tricks on you.

[theidlemaiden]

[ She can’t quite tell if it’s relief that the young man seems to simply roll along with what she says. There had already been so much internal debate about whether or not she really was losing her mind that a distraction is more than welcome.

There’s a contemplative little hum as she takes a sip of her drink while pressing the back of her hand to her forehead. ]

I think I’m alright. That’s what this is for after all.

[ And here she waves a lazy hand towards her sunhat. Even with her pink-tinted sunglasses, he’d probably be able to tell that there’s a pale flush against her cheeks simply from exposure to the sun. ]

Admittedly, I don’t spend much time in heat like this. Or on the beach for that matter. [ Shockingly, the war isn’t a great time to be lounging on the sand. Leaning towards him she tilts her sunhat up. ] Do I feel warmer than I should?

[theidlemaiden]

[ Even with her mind quickly becoming singularly focused on one thing, she can’t help but recognize the callouses on his palms that feel not so unlike her own. They’re not unwelcome though. On the contrary, in addition to the warmth that radiates from his touch, it only confirms that she’d (quite literally) be in good hands. Safety, security, a strong grip — what more could she want in a mate?

That thought should surprise her, but being this close, she can feel his growing interest between them and that takes precedence. Knowing that she’s wantes makes her lips curl into a smile similar to a pleased cat. ]

I’m Hilda.

[ Her hands trail up his chest, arms draping around his neck to draw him down towards her. She nuzzles briefly against his cheek, lips positioned just so near his ear so that her voice doesn’t even have to drop that low for him to hear her. ]

Do you think you could take me somewhere to fuck me now, Basch?

[empaler]

[ it's ingrained into her at this point. petronilla may not have known how to raise a child, but she knew how to hone one into a weapon, to instill the value of observation and survival. fontaine has only ever needed her for her skills with the sword, nothing more and nothing less. to be dulled would be the equivalent of death. ]

And art takes practice, does it not?

[ getting the hang of it, so to speak. but it's a measured answer, balanced in its humility. clorinde isn't a master in doublespeak like wriothesley is — her actions were always louder than her words — but even she can admire it, her smile growing a little wider. ]

I've no expectations, so you don't need to worry. But I've a feeling you wouldn't anyway.

[ the people pleaser as he is. just a hunch, of course.

but the bungalow is blessedly empty, at least. she changes into the bikini quickly and opts to keep the robe on (as it's a little... smaller, for lack of a better term), using the tie from it to secure her hair into a ponytail instead as she returns to him. ]

Were you in the middle of something earlier? I hope I didn't inconvenience you too much. If there's something you need assistance with, I'd like to provide it.

[redlines]

Barring anything happening with my mark, I don't see why I wouldn't. I know we haven't had the greatest track record with that sort of thing but I think I'm up for the challenge. And... should I happen to fail, I'll take full responsibility.

<sub>[ Does he have to say it like that? Clearly. Roche remains on his knee for a moment longer, then as he comes to a decision he darts in to press a short, dumb little kiss to Kazuya's brow before he grabs for the bag and stands.

It's tempting to hop right to it but there's no reason why he can't try and make it enjoyable for the both of them, right? Roche settles his hand between Kazuya's shoulders and strokes down the length of his spine, fingers curling just above the small of his back. ]</sub>

How much prep do you need this time?

_{[ Now that Roche knows what he's capable of, he doesn't feel as apprehensive. It's not often that he encounters people who can give SOLDIERs like himself a run for their gil, so all that demon king stuff? Boy howdy, that's a nice perk. ]}

[holeinwall]

You're damn right, it's terrifying! I'll use my extra sticky ones! And they'll be super tiny! You'll have hearts and stars and flowers on you forever!

[ Or lots of sticky residue, at least. Have fun picking all that off with the avatar. Neener! But anyway, back to being a brat. ]

And I'll call my cubbyhole whatever I want to call it! And and and...! [ Her fire's put out. He offered something too good to keep being angry. Good job cutting her off before she could immediately ask to get back into her cubbyhole, too. ] Well, whatever. I guess that's not too bad to make up for you being a jerk to me.

[ It hurts to move her arms, but she does it anyway. She can't cross them and look properly petulant without doing that. ]

I'll think on it. If I decide what I want right now when I'm emotional, I might make a bad decision.

[ A pause. ]

...Are you sure about not letting me back in?

[lieabilities]

[ This is the smile of someone who is very sincere, and thus completley suspicious in his claims. ]

Not at all. I believe I'm feeling a bit light-headed, in fact. Do you suppose it may be poisoned after all?

[ Nevermind that the glass next to him is untouched. ]

[peacewithouttyranny]

[Soundwave's vents let out a sigh both from the threat and the whining. Oh great, now he's stuck with his chest compartment being called a cubbyhole now. However, it seems that she's calmed down a little thanks to the offer he made. Will he regret it? Probably. Probably not. Who knows what Monika is willing to do with him.

Anyway, he's going to march forward to her room now. Here they go again, walking down the crowded hallway with Monika in his arms.]

Take your time.

[Wow, some self-awareness from Monika for once. He won't never make an attempt be snarky about it or point it out to her, because he knows it might just have the affect of her doubling down on her bad decision. Nevertheless, he's shocked.]

Unless we have some ways to make me bigger or you smaller, I am afraid I won't change my stance. Besides, you know how much you struggled to get inside of me... Are you willing to go through that struggle again?

[holeinwall]

[ He may not be snarking at her self-awareness, but something about that "take your time" is threatening to activate the doubling down. He can't tell her what to do! Maybe she won't take her time!!

No. She will. Being offered to get absolutely anything she wants is too precious of a gift to waste it on something insignificant. Asking him to toss Stampy back into the conservatory is definitely tempting, though...

With a sigh, she stiffly curls up against him. For now, she'll enjoy her mech escort. Her mechscort, if you will. ]

Of course I'd go through the struggle again! Not that I think it'd be as bad when I do it again, since I'd let you help this time. [ She's not giving up hope! She will be inside of him again somehow! ] I missed being against you. What could be better than being safe and warm inside of your chest? I can never be as close to someone's heart...

[ Her cheek nuzzles against his chest, then she presses her ear against him to take in his pleasant hum. ] I was dumb to try letting you go.

[ Alert the presses! She's continuing to be self-aware! And confusing, but that's hardly surprising. ]

[peacewithouttyranny]

[In a way, he finds it sweet that Monika is willing to go through the struggle of getting inside his chest. It almost have him re-consider his stance. Maybe... Once in a while, he'll let her stay inside his chest. Not for a long period of time, of course. That'd be terrible for her health.

Still, it'd be nice if it's possible for her to stay in his chest for some time. Then, he too can enjoy having someone be close to his spark again.

However, what Monika said next.... both surprise him with her self-awareness and confuse him. Didn't she think it's better for him to leave? Or at least to not be attached? For a few seconds, Soundwave doesn't say anything and turns his optics away from Monika. Then, almost tentatively, he asks:]

Are you sure, Monika...?

[Both of them know that he'll get attached to her if they continued down this path.]

help the girl bulge..

[bunk]

[ not her first sexy casino...... he can only assume she's referring to penacony and while one part of him is curious about exactly what shenanigans she was up to during her time there-- now is decidedly not the time to focus on that.

instead, he moves to steady her, as slight as that swaying was and holds on to her shoulders just in case. he does notice her labored breathing and flushed face, growing deeper in color with each passing second, and he follows her gaze as it seems to wander down his body. she's clearly not... well, and soon dan heng sees exactly what her predicament seems to be-- ]

Ah--

[ dan heng immediately lets her go and looks off to the side, unsure of what he should do at this moment. ]

I'm- I'm sorry. Do... Do you need a moment?

[silicone]

Oh yeah?

[ damn! what a tease. it's clear he thinks just that when he starts to lean in himself to meet him in the middle just to be pulled away from. the flush over his face deepens. he should have figured, considering he got himself into this. he deserves it. ]

Then. You should maybe show me just what you're capable of, hm?

[ a slight tilt of the head, bolder now as he pulls back slightly, though it's clear he hardly wants to. instead he braces hands on the back of his seat, the robe that already leaves less to the imagination sliding down his shoulders like a display. ]

Long as you can keep up, of course. [ like a dare. ]

[armwriostle]

[That questions earns a bark of laughter from the boxer.]

No, we didn't. And if we did, I don't remember, and I feel like I'd be upset if I didn't recall. You are easy on the eyes, monsieur. [Flirting aside, he shakes his head a little.] This happens here more often than I think people care for it to happen.

[Wriothesley shifts a little to try and get a little more comfortable. He's trying to not move to much, but that still doesn't stop the way he moves against Quincy's hardening cock. His next is a little more breathless.] It seems like you're not the only one greeting me.

[silicone]

[ delivering a slap to his thigh. sharp, how he likes it. ]

I know - have I let you down yet in this department? Mmm... don't you have observations to make?

[ this is how i know i need new icons, i have to find and make smth appropriate for ass-eating one of these days. in any case, he knows he's just teasing, that it's not enough from the get-go. rei is the type to try and floor it almost instantly, but he tries to get a little control of the situation. because sure, he can make a man cum easily, but he has plans for this one in particular, and he digs his fingers in a little more as rei grinds down against his face, thumbs pressing tightly into his thighs as he tastes the slick leaking out onto his tongue and dribbling down his chin.

he licks again, determined not to press inside just yet, instead making an effort to indulge in the wetness that coats his lips and mouth. he moans against him, tongue sliding just past his rim barely so that rei can feel it, the low vibration of his throat. it can't be helped that it's loud - though at least the fireworks beat down some of that. so he knows he can afford to be lewd, to show that he loves this.

in truth, he's known rei only a short while, but he's still someone eiden wants to care for. he gets him, in a certain aspect, though knows they're still far flung from each other. it doesn't stop him from trying, however, to indulge him in his desires while also showing him a little bent to them here and there.

digging a heel into the sand, he nuzzles in comfortably, glancing up at rei however much he can before letting the tip of his tongue prise him open and fuck him in earnest. it's a staccato rhythm, a slick swipe that seems like it'll linger before eiden goes back to teasing the sensitive rim of his hole. his fingers slide to grab rei's ass and pull him apart, lavishing him in mouth-wet kisses, digging in with the gusto of a man with fresh fruit spilling juice down his knuckles. ]