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

[armwriostle]

[Don't issue challenges to a man who loves taking challenges. It's bad for both sides. Wriothesley is too stubborn and loves to win, not caring for the actual prize, and this was really making him want to take it head on.

But Wriothesley is a shark to blod and Lon'qu's flustered reaction is only a treat to the man. He grins something wicked and moves a few steps closer to crowd the other. He grabs the man by the chin, tilting their head to lock eyes with him.]

Oh? Is that what I'm doing then? Am I a temptation? I don't mind if that's the narrative you want to go with. Do I get to enjoy a kiss from you then? [He's going to eat this man alive.]

here as requested (5)

[conspecifics]

( it had been an accident, ending up so far from shore. curiosity is meant for killing cats, not dogs. somehow, though, the innocent pool floatie he'd fallen asleep on had drifted and drifted, until the currents had grown so violent he was thrown from its air-filled embrace— right into a second, less pillowy one. were he not half-drowned, kirma might assume he's still dreaming.

as things are, he does cling to quincy as instructed, nails digging in. the roiling waves are much closer to what he'd expect from an ocean... but that also means certain death, following that logic. terror certainly wakes a man fast. he's not sure where to look; ahead towards their doom makes him dizzy, and back up at his savior(?) is...

...

maybe he's been at the resort too long.

Anyway, ) Are you— going to cover my fall?

( such generosity, for a stranger. somehow, as they teeter over the edge, it doesn't feel as though quincy alone will make for much of a cushion from this height. )

[smokeandglasses]

[The robe is back in Ali's hands now. He won't shove it back at Concord- he's too stubborn, it's not worth it to fight over clothes- but instead he tosses it into one of the chairs on the porch.]

Why is it all my fault? I don't even know where 'here' is. And besides, tax season is coming up. I wouldn't disappear during such an important time.

[He crosses his arms.]

In fact, it's more likely that YOU brought ME here!

[He does have a point. Concord has nearly a foot and a hundred pounds on him. Ali would have a hard time dragging Concord anywhere.]

[canttrickmeanymore]

Peter is torn. He wants to go back home because there is so much he needs to do. But, if this place works like the last one he was at, time sort of 'stops' back home while he's gone. He does remember that odd, disorienting feeling and desire to get back to the life that is happening without him. On the other hand, in these convergences, he's been reunited with friends he'd lost, which isn't an opportunity he's likely to have otherwise. As well, he's made a bunch of new friends he never would've made - he was friends with a couple of 18th century pirates and a few 23rd century space-farers. It was wild!

His hand snaps up to snatch the box out of the air with almost no effort. "Thanks." He extracts one of the sparklers from the box and pushes himself up to kneel on the blanket. He tosses the box back, aimed to land right next to the guy. "Do you not like the fireworks show?"

[theidlemaiden]

[ (He really does deserve it. For what you ask? Just being Sylvain.)

Completely none the wiser to what her compliment might have done internally for him she digs right into her prize, gently plucking the ripe fruit off the skewers with her teeth and allowing the sweet and tart flavours coat her tongue.

His confirmation at least confirmed that she and everything else around around wouldn't just fade into the blackness that she'd awoken from. But four months? Or longer? He's right in that it isn't that 'long' in the grand scheme of things - but for some reason months seems like an impossible length of time to consider. And for some reason it fills her with dread.

Her mind wandering means that it takes her a moment to realize what he's saying so matter of factly but when she does she chokes slightly on the pineapple slice she'd begun to eat. ]

What? What do you mean have lots of sex with different people? And how does that have anything to do with how long I'll be here?

[icequeenly]

That depends where you're from. [ Strictly speaking, yes she would be classed as underage when it comes to drinking back home. But as much anything else Mitsuru definitely does not want to give this woman the impression that she's sauntering around the beach trying to scavenge people's half consumed beverages because she wants to drink them.

She sighs. ]

I'm being forced to participate in what the resort is calling a scavenger hunt. One of my tasks is to collect an unfinished drink from someone else.

Otherwise there will be consequences.

[ And yeah, she doesn't really want to go into those. Nor think about them really. ]

[keyeju]

[ Now now, Fuuta shouldn't sell himself so short. Not only is he clearly superior at handling spicy food, but now that both of these absolute dingbats have eaten something that will soon cause the urge to breed to creep up, Fuuta will have a chance to find out what else he's better at than Narumi too.

For the immediate, however, Narumi will hypocritically find himself getting offended by Fuuta's choice to steal back. ]

Hey!

[ So much for being even. The surprise melts into a scowl as he realizes that Fuuta has indeed shown him up right now. In petty revenge he'll reach over to snag Fuuta's potato skewer. Tit for Tat(o). ]

My stomach's feeling just fine.

[ And biting into a big chunk of it before Fuuta can really stop him.

This is a grown man with an extremely important job. People's lives literally depend on this man. And yet here he is right now...

Here he is right now suddenly feeling a fluttering sensation in his stomach that has nothing to do with the level of spice he consumed. It causes him to stop and cough regardless in reflex response as he pauses mid-chew. ]

[flashfirefist]

[Enji inclines his head respectfully at the introduction.]

I can see that.

[Rufus may be making a wry joke, but Enji responds sincerely.

Having led a very public life, he can read people well enough to tell that Rufus has a certain air of authority, in spite of his current circumstances. He can empathize—the assault on his own dignity and authority is undeniable, but he's not about to allow that assault to succeed.]

This place seems designed to disrespect us in any way possible.

[It's frustrating and maddening, but his role is clear: to oppose those responsible in any way possible.]

So I've been told.

[Enji's reply is brief, but tone and expression are clearly scornful of the very idea of the "game" and its "cards">.]

[armwriostle]

Isn't it a little unfair to judge them based on our expectations? [His words are a little teasing. He's also used to the lower half taking the more aquatic form, but it's not like these mermaids have done anything wrong to be honest.

Other than maybe be somewhat uncomfortable to look at. They do have very nice legs though.]

Well, about that. This really only showed up recently. This isn't usually here. [He isn't complaining at all though. Wriothesley was true to his origins and fond of the waters like most from Fontaine would be. The fact of the matter is, he was thriving from its existence and taking every waking moment to enjoy it. He doesn't know if it's temporary and he rather get his fill if it's going to go away.]

Hah? Do I seem like I enjoy being pushed around a bit? I don't know how I should take that. [He laughs good naturedly of course.] Well, how about this? My name is Wriothesley. It's a pleasure to meet you. I hope you're willing to give me a name as I'd hate to just go by pet names if we are to get acquainted.

[theidlemaiden]

I'd be more than happy to do that - as long as you promise to always let me know if anything looks out of sorts.

[ In her Scott would find a kindred spirits of sorts - at least when it came to trying to keep up appearances. War and all the dirt and grime that came with the battlefield had tried its best to wear her old habits out, but her will had been too stubborn for that it seems.

As soon as he's seated and they're more at eye level than they had been, an expression of faux seriousness settles on her face as she takes to her task. It doesn't take her long of course but she does take her time before pulling back. ]

I'm happy to report that you have no more sauce on you. I'm Hilda, by the way.

( ooc: shhh the html fail doesn't exist if we don't acknowledge it )

does anyone really NEED pants...

[minitrue]

Poignant. It seems a bit at odds with your position within the IPC, but I'm sure you have your reasons.

( It's fine; he's happy to keep talking reality while half-naked in his thin, fancy robe.

But pants would be nice, so he follows. This place is impossibly large, full of grand moving parts and escalators that seem to fold in on themselves. With so many winding paths, maybe it's its own sort of Dreamscape... )

So, tell me about Game 52.

[icequeenly]

I take it you've tried eating this way before then?

[ Mitsuru observes the other young woman curiously. Apparently she's not the only one who isn't enamored with the idea of eating food off of a stick. Still, she's torn between fundamental disapproval at the idea of it and wanting to actually try things that she finds odd but that commoners others seem to take for granted. ]

I feel as though I ought to at least try and eat it the way they've intended it to be done.

[ She pauses, before hurriedly adding to Steve, ]

However, please make that two plates and two sets of knives and forks. Some napkins would not go amiss either.

[ Just in case. ]

[virtuesignal]

Bleed our citizen's dry season. Your favorite.

[Concord doesn't claim to know much about Ali's vision when it comes to modern taxation system through the country. He does know it's been getting more and more aggressive of late. He knows what people used to do when the lord's taxes went too far... torches and pitchforks were the way of revolt back then.

Simpler times.]

A diversion to the... to a fake seaside would not be my idea. [it's so weird that he can clock this is somehow fake, but can't explain it beyond that. Concord can sense the environment doesn't sit naturally, was built, but how? One does not simply build a beach and ocean...]

jumps into them

[macaronage]

[ For her part, Navia's memories aren't quite as clear as Tseng's, given her current state, but he was memorable enough that she actually recognizes him immediately. ]

Tseng?

[ It's because he'd reminded her of Silver in his suit and tie, with his long hair pulled back from his face. She'd felt so comfortable around him almost immediately, at ease with the prospect of being close to him in spite of the fact that he was really a stranger. He'd been kind to her, though--taken care of her, pleasured her with a deeply-considered thoroughness that she'd be hard-pressed to forget. It's a relief to see him. ]

I'm so glad it's you. I need... relief. Would you help me?

[ Given how she looks and how she's acting, the type of relief she needs should be fairly obvious to someone as astute as Tseng is. ]

[macaronage]

Oh, it's you!

[ Look, winning is winning, and Navia has no grievances with Childe in particular. The Fatui is still rather suspect as an organization. but there are individual Fatuus that she likes, even considers friends. If he's ready and willing, why not accept his help? She's too pragmatic to shirk it in a place like this. ]

Well, I still have several things I need: a few nude photographs, a few more swimsuit bottoms, another bite mark... Well, you get the idea. How far along are you?

[blastedass]

Bakugo glances to the side when a solid "whap" of box against skin suggests the other guy didn't miss a thing. Huh, someone has good reflexes. He gives the sparkler in his hand a few bobs, drawing a zigzag line in the air as the yellow stars fire off with streamers behind them. Typical sparkler fare.

When Peter throws the box back, he catches it and gives him a look. "Just one?" Who the hell's satisfied with just one sparkler? Not that Peter can see the two other boxes by Bakugo's side. He pulls out another sparkler and tosses the box back before using the smoldering stick to light the new one with the telltale raspy hiss.

"It's turning into a sky full of dicks and tits!" Amusing for a few seconds, then just gets crass. This place isn't ingratiating itself to him any time soon. "Use some other designs, perverts."

[dianxie]

I'm so sorry.

[ He squeezes those hands again, wide golden eyes worried as he looks at Sunday. On impulse, Xie Lian steps in closer and lowers his voice. ]

A man was turning to stone so I helped him, all I used was my hands. If you ever need discreet assistance, please allow me to be there. We wouldn't even need to discuss it afterward, if you were more comfortable with that.

scavenger hunt, awkward mode

[theidlemaiden]

[ After only being here several hours, Hilda still hasn't come to a conclusion about whether or not this place is some sort of "divine" punishment or reward for everything she had gone through. Cute bathing suits and sunshine? Great. The sex with multiple people thing feels like a mixed bag. Bird people with rock hard muscles that were highly food motivated - not great, especially if you had food near them. Knowing that she's sharing this space with Edelgard? Definitely not a positive.

Considering the series of events that have lead Hilda to this point, it should probably come as no surprise to her that encountering the Emperor of Fodlan while they're both clad in bathing suits. And yet colour her surprised when she's approached by none other than Edelgard herself while she's minding her own business as she lounges under the shade of a large palm tree and her sunhat. Her own collection of sandals, sunglasses and feathers is probably a clear indication that she's nowhere near as in much of a hurry as the white-haired woman before her.

Her own swimsuit looks like something that she might not have put much thought into herself aside from it looking cute. But having arrived here with an ugly, fresh scar that cut diagonally between her breasts, she had needed something that would serve her from both a fashion and function perspective. As realization sets in however she can't help but wish, for perhaps the first time in her life, that she were wearing something a little more protective. Like plate armor. As it stands all she's got is some beach wear and sass as deep as the ocean to cover up the maelstrom of feelings that begins to roil in her stomach. Slowly she slides her heart shaped sunglasses down her nose. ]

No further expectations? I find that really hard to believe.

[macaronage]

A contract? I'm not sure why one would be required in a situation such as this, but if you really felt it was necessary, I wouldn't refuse.

[ She notices the Vision, of course. That square shape... he must be from Liyue, then, but she would have guessed that anyway. Who else would bring up a contract within fifteen seconds of meeting someone? Navia's Vision is hanging down between her shoulder blades, tied securely in her bikini straps and obscured by her hair; she'll show it off if she needs to, but she doesn't feel the need just yet. ]

A verbal contract would suffice, I'm guessing?

[macaronage]

[ Navia crosses her arms at his admonition, a little moue of protest on her face. ]

It isn't like I intentionally signed up for this game! I got a message on my watch saying I had to play! I can't just refuse, or else I'll get strapped into a pillory. Whose idea even was that?

[ But she can't stay annoyed at him, since he's offering to help her, after all. ]

I already got the cup of... ahem. But anything else on the list is fair game. Whatever you feel comfortable with, I'd appreciate.

[smokeandglasses]

Are you looking for another argument to have on top of everything else?

[Dragons never forger arguments or grudges, after all. He's still carrying anger over their last fight, and it seems like Concord is too.]

And if it were me, I would at least take you to a real beach.

[He can be mad at Concord and still spoil him.]

[wray]

... That's strange.

[ For this man to be having this much trouble, at least. Six himself is also perplexed because he doesn't think something like this has ever happened to him before, so it's hard to figure out what could be going wrong. ]

Have you had anything strange to eat or drink? Quite often, this place likes to prank its guests in that manner.

[ Granted those things were all related to sexual pranks, but— can't rule food&drink one out just yet. ]

[conspecifics]

( …




no, he does want to kiss the fantasy french man. sigh. it’s not a fact he’s thrilled about, but it remains one all the same. hearing the s-word goes a long way; it’s not one kirma is used to being on the receiving end of, as it turns out. he makes a show of deeply considering his options, all the same. a little revenge for the shitshow of their other thread. )

It has to be two people? ( he presses a finger to his lips, half in thought, half for the implied bit of mystery to go along with: ) I have two souls in me, so shouldn’t it count twice?

( that much wouldn’t be a secret, back home. where the hell do you people think the wolf ears even come from? it’s fun to pretend like it is, though— he’s beginning to catch on to why people always act so cagey about themselves, here in the resort. of course, with that said he’s now squinting back up at wriothesley, once again wondering what they put in the mayo around here to make you all so goddamn tall. with a small beckoning gesture: ) Come down here.

[flashfirefist]

I'M NOT ACTING THAT WAY! NO ONE SHOULD BE HERE!

[He takes a deep breath. He's trying to get better about shouting, but when Bakugou's shouting—]

Since we are here, we'll rescue these people.

[They're Heroes. That's what they do no matter where they are. He scowls with concern as Bakugou shares his most recent memory.]

All Might...

[All the enmity he once held for the former Number One has disappears, but he frowns, wondering what All Might had gotten himself into. He's always getting himself into trouble. (So is Enji, but it's fine if he does it!) Whatever had happened, it's fortunate that Bakugou was there.]

Good. I know we'll win.

[Bakugou and Endeavor might not have the smoothest relationship, especially on the surface of things—both of them are volatile—but Endeavor has completely reversed his initial opinion of the young man. He's fond of and proud of him, in addition to being eternally grateful to him for saving Natsuo's life.

That's why, if it comes down to it, and he sees the opportunity, he'll send Bakugou home! There's nothing Bakugou can do about it!

And if it comes down to it, they'll at least take on the kidnappers together! There's no way Enji is going to let Bakugou have that much of a lead. So there!

HE HAD WORN THAT TIE MORE THAN A DECADE AGO!! IT DOESN'T REFLECT HIS CURRENT TASTE!!!]

[notscar]

[ hey, he's got to start slow! what if he overloads poor bakugou's mind with way too much information? the way he practically explodes in anger, he might as well be another one of those fireworks--- blowing up right in his face. but instead of reacting in kind, equally or not, all leona does is smile. what an interesting personality he has! is he going to be predictable, too? that'd make things a lot easier on him in the end. ]

Ya think I'm gonna assume that ya know anythin'? Maybe your head is completely empty, I'm not gonna waste my time repeatin' somethin'.

[ so yeah. consider his aim very, very accurate. ]

This ain't normally a beach. It's usually a garden full of plants and flowers and such. I dunno where they got all this stuff. In fact, it'd probably be impossible to move it all so quickly without somethin' very powerful.