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

[bountyfull]

I've been called worse by better people, believe it or not.

[ Again, there's little that Vash doesn't notice, so the sweep of Narumi's gaze isn't lost on him. Between that and the penchant for food and other things around here to be somewhat of a gamble, the puzzle pieces are slowly starting to click together for Vash. ]

Are you always this grumpy? Or is it just the spicy food?

[ It's not that he's ignoring the assumption he's made, but he's certainly trying to give Narumi an out. ]

[wolfssegen]

[Ches laughs at that, long and loud, allowing Vash to give him a push that knocks him slightly off balance. He shakes his head a little, smiling warmly at the other man, still chuckling.]

You sure? You do have a pretty good ass, whether or not you can crush a watermelon. I mean, I like it.

[The warmth of his smile turns a little hot, then, and he tilts his head, eyes half-lidded as he looks at the other man.]

I certainly enjoyed it when we first got acquainted.

[perfectdistance]

[It's a little harder to see, but he does follow her finger. She wasn't kidding about abstract, but if she grew up with that one, it makes sense she'd be able to see it in the stars.]

Pretty impressive. Do you have dragons where you're from?

[silicone]

[ things eiden has no idea about help. ]

Well you'd benefit at least. If it keeps you from the weird seagulls, I don't mind, but I get it.

[ he's not someone to snub anything at least once, and if it makes getting out of this situation just a tad easier, well he's all for it. ]

... Least with the hair, we could make it fun, if you're up for it?

[pyrolyzed]

[ 'Don't hate' isn't the same thing as 'actually enjoy,' he wants to point out. But also, as much as he usually lights fighting over petty shit like that, he doesn't want to have his dick out in a semi-public location any longer than necessary, so -- Fuuta settles for giving a grudging little huff before ducking his head once more. ]

Suit yourself, then. I'm not taking anything off, though.

[ 'It's not going to be much of a show,' in other words. Especially given the way Fuuta remains with his posture mostly scrunched up, posture half-turned to try and angle himself away from Rin. Hardly comfortable! But still more appealing than the thought of just ... jerking off comfortably while she watches, like he's some sort of circus act. ]

[sleepyone]

[Marina definitely always lets him in, regardless of if she's in the mood for anything. Just having his company around to read is nice, blends comfortably into the background of life in the hotel. Plus, finding him dozed off on her couch is adorable... Akechi has definitely nodded off alone and woken up with Marina down with her head in his lap. Pretend the cat instincts have lingered since springtime, or something...]

Oh, what do you want to talk about? [she coos back at him, wiggling lightly in his hands as they trail up her body. For a moment, she forgets how much they're in public and scoots her butt further down him, nudging to his crotch just a split second. They're interrupted unceremoniously by a staffer bringing by a bucket of ice with champagne- "For our esteemed guests," he says, when Marina pulls off sitting on Akechi entirely, laying beside him instead and folding her arms over her chest. Urgh, talk about spoiling the mood!]

[erbe]

[Look at him. He's such a... what other way is there to describe him but "goober"? A wholesome dimwit. A desperate flea, maybe. Rin decides that while he's gone she'll wander off and find a beach chair and umbrella to sit under.

She wonders what he means by "great prodigy of the kitchen staff," but in the end she decides that most of what comes out of Tristan's mouth is nonsense and barely worth paying attention to. Especially "prospective new Master". Like what the hell is up with that? First he's insisting she become friends with his Master, and now he's trying to pawn himself off on her? Ridiculous.

Well, at least she'll have something to drink if he finds her again.]

[erbe]

Why are you trying to hide like that? Isn't this an opportune moment to try and prove me wrong?

[Yes, she's still spinning that argument in her head. He was so convinced no one could get off on just watching or listening to him, but Rin isn't convinced!

Even so, she takes a sip of her drink. It's cool and refreshing.]

[pyrolyzed]

What're you talking about.

[ Even if he weren't currently focused on trying to keep himself hard even as he feels Rin's gaze prickling at him, he wouldn't recall the exact argument they'd had -- Fuuta argues with everyone about everything, like he has the brain capacity to remember it all.

His voice does come a little tight, though, as he rubs his thumb against the head of his dick; pressured in the moment, he's having a weirdly hard time recalling exactly how he handles things in private, every movement feeling a little foreign. ]

Prove you wrong about what.

[virtuesignal]

[When bid to hold off, Concord will stop his stripping, straightening back out the hem of his speedo with a strict diligence not really befitting such a skimpy piece of clothing. He's a military man, Concord doesn't like to look slovenly, in the nude or otherwise.]

I'm not concerned with equivalents. [being "short changed" isn't something Concord ever cares about, but he just... gives away anything and everything he doesn't absolutely need. If someone is asking for something of him, they most likely require it more than him. He's just that naively giving,

But, he can tell it might be a point of pride for this man, the offering of a fair exchange. In the rattled off questioning of what Concord might want, he falls on one,]

Hmph... Companionship, if you insist. [In his mind, he is thinking drinking buddy.

Then, fails to voice this clearly, simply saying,]

Let's get a drink together. [Baptiste would be fully reasonable to presume he's being asked on a date, whoops.]

[virtuesignal]

Gained through what-?

[Sorry, he's new here, Olivine. Concord has sure been told to fuck others and gather cards, but the why hasn't been much elaborated on. Why should he? To get to the prize! A wish!

He could go home with that, right?

He didn't think further about why does this benefit the resort-? Just a bit too dull to walk himself through that much inquiry in the situation all on his own. That's more Ali's thing, thinking.]

[emyoji]

[ He likes Bakugo already. The grumpy skepticism is common with humans these days, after the spiritual realms were no longer the close neighbors that they were in the past. Decades of separation made it difficult for people to recognize gods and youkai even if they happened to see them, so Seimei isn't surprised to find Bakugo brushing the possibilities off as ghost stories. He grins easily, letting the tiny lights flutter as Bakugo shakes his head. ]

Not ghosts. Spirits. Haven't you heard of people being taken by gods to become consorts and being married away to gods and demons in exchange for good harvests? You could become a spirit's lover without realizing it.

[ The trail of little sparks fly like a tiny flock around Bakugo's head, dancing around his ears before they make their way back to Seimei's hand, flying in a line like a winding serpent made of glitter as he holds his arm up to provide a place to circle. ]

Everything is alive in some way. Even this resort has its own energy, doesn't it?

[ Maybe not alive in the same sense that they are, but Seimei is used to some strange rules. ]

[swearfilter]

[That question gets him to pause, to truly think about it for the first time in... well, quite awhile. Does he miss it?]

Wouldn't have gone through all this hassle if I was gonna have regrets about it.

[And that's very true. Not exactly a direct answer to the first question, but it's true. Boothill couldn't possibly have any regrets about this body because it was his decision, and it's in pursuit of his goal. It's that simple.]

[swearfilter]

[Sure, he probably should have left the brooding guy alone instead of asking for a kiss, but honestly, it's kind of hilarious to ask him. So here Boothill is, a hand on his hip and a grin tugging at his lips.]

Nope. So anything's fair game, I'd assume.

[Do you wanna kiss a cyborg, Blade...]

[swearfilter]

[That doesn't make sense, yet he can tell Dan Heng truly believes it. So is it just a matter of not remembering? Maybe he hit his head or something...]

Sound logic, but I met you before I entered the dream. Ya don't remember me from the Express?

[Apparently not, because it'd be hard to forget an entrance like that. Boothill inclines his head a bit, thinking.]

Well, nothin' for it. Name's Boothill; I'm a Galaxy Ranger. Nice to meet ya again, I suppose.

[swearfilter]

Heh, then I expect ya to put on quite a show!

[And great timing too, since it's our turn! Boothill has absolutely zero issues picking up the watermelon and cleanly crushing it between his metal thighs. Easy stuff when you're a cyborg! The gull guards are a little confused and are now debating if this counts for the payment, so go strike while the iron's hot with watermelon #2!!]

[holeinwall]

[ This demanding bot! She's barely done anything that could embarrass him! Who's even around to hear? One hand blindly comes up to prod at his faceplate, but she misses most of her attempts to do so. ]

I'm only saying things! It's not like I'm hugging and kissing you! Like, what, is someone here going to think cuddling is scandalous? I didn't even say anything about making love!

[ Thankfully, that last line was spoken by the time they reentered her suite. She would've kept going, too, but her focus immediately shifted to his avatar. Her eyes narrow in suspicion, observing the repeated actions, eventually realizing they're nothing he's consciously doing. It's barely acceptable, but she'll allow it. As long as she's getting all the attention!

And no, she does not stick her tongue out at Stampy when he's not looking. Take that, attention stealer! She's the one inside his chest now! ]

Er. [ Her head tips back to his visor. ] The chair? Ehehe, yeah...

[ It's not as if she liked that reminder of him or anything! But there is a reason for it that's not a secret show of how hopelessly attached to him she is. ]

I'm not hurting for chips or anything! But I'd need to earn some more in order to replace that. Not that I really need to? I have a bunch more chairs to sit in, and that one's still usable in spots. [ Just like he'd insisted to her after breaking it! ] Because, well. I used most of what I budgeted out to get a bed that can handle giant alien butts. They gave me a discount on it after I, ehehehe, insisted it was because the lovemaking gets a little wild for me...

[ And probably because of her rank, but anyway. Again, this was for normal, not overly attached girlfriend reasons! She points in the direction of her main bedroom. ]

Wanna see? It's a little bigger, too!

[ Don't judge her. She likes her Soundy sandwiches, dammit. ]

[silicone]

Oh it's not gonna be good, man. I mean. Unless you're into it. Part of me thinks maybe it could be fun, but still. I'd like to try and avoid it.

[ a hand resting lightly on his hip, he tilts his head. he's always here to reinforce bad behavior, apparently. he's very good at it. ]

My list's still got a ways to go - but if you're interested maybe we could arrange a trade or two? [ a glance at the sign. ] You looking for literal bottoms or figurative bottoms, hot stuff?

a!

[defray]

[ with all the ruckus, it's hard not to look. already leisurely steps gradually slow, blade's gaze drifting from the scenery to the commotion in his peripheral. given where they are, he expects to see a very different scene before him. it takes a moment for him to even register what's happening, but once he recognizes who is at the center his expectations shift and all that's left is acceptance.

this is exactly who the trailblazer is. a person who is incomprehensible in every way, yet possessing an undeniable presence.

for a while, he simply watches the spectacle. but his attention eventually shifts to his side, and when he finds nothing he turns to approach stelle instead. ]

It's you. [ sorry, he isn't going to tell her to stop! ]

[schmisse]

[ Winter is indeed quite scary, but that's the best thing about her! She's so smart, so capable, so strict because she's perfect, and she is just absolutely amazing! Weiss could talk about how much she looks up to her sister for days, but she won't do that now. Maybe another time. ]

You're a younger sibling too! I should have known.

[ What does that mean??? It just means she thinks they have a lot in common!

Though she doesn't miss the "was". Past tense. She isn't that insensitive to just ignore it. And so, she gives his hand a squeeze and smiles at him. Just a small one, a comforting one. ]

What was he like? If you wanted to talk about him, of course.

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[mistcraft]

[ the slumbering bear is holding on just a little too tight for kuya's comfort, but it doesn't take him very long to realize who's doing it. it's why he can spend time with his eyes open, cautiously looking around to ensure that they're both safe. he frowns at the sight of the television program playing off to the side, mostly annoyed by it. but the idea of leaving quincy's arms.

until like, he doesn't want to be anymore. ]

Old friend...

[ kuya taps the other man's arm. poke poke. ]

... you have plenty of time to sleep. Do I need to be rough with you?

[ asking permission is basically a warning. it has nothing to do with "if". it's more about the "when". ]

[defray]

[ Hm.

He takes a moment to consider, but it isn't long before he's stepping closer instead of giving a verbal answer. If anything's fair game, then it's fine. There are worse things to be asked, anyway.

He plants a very delicate, tender kiss onto Boothill's cheek and pulls away. ]

Will that suffice?

im so late please forgive me yells (3)

[silicone]

[ look from behind he defintely looks like your average brunette as he tries to figure out what kind of drink he wants (or maybe he's just staring in disbelief at the reverse mermaids. knowing eiden, it is probably both. he can't help it.) so it kind of startles him when he hears the familiar voice, bringing his brow to furrow ever so slightly.

so he'll turn his head and just.

kind of jaw drop a bit. he blinks a few times because this seems totally fake and maybe he's eaten something else or drank something else that's made him go absolutely insane. still: ]

... Quincy? Quincy, you're here?

[ bye he's already pushing off the bar and launching himself at him to actually feel if he's real!? ]

[swearfilter]

[Wow, how cute... Probably a good call, since it's one of the few things here that is not made of metal (or full of sharp teeth). Boothill's grinning when Blade steps back.]

'Course, that'll do me just fine. Thanks for the assistance— Oh, didn't ask for your name, did I? Name's Boothill.

[defray]

[ In fairness, it isn't like he'd mind the metal or sharp teeth. Sometimes kisses get messy, it's fine!

"Boothill." The name touches on some distant memory, but fails to actually dislodge it. If he knows it, he doesn't actively remember it right now. Probably for the best! ]

...Blade. [ ... ] And you're welcome.