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

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[notscar]

'kay. I'll try to explain it to ya as best as I can.

[ but what is leona's best, really? if it's not out of convenience, then he's doing it so he can profit from it later. improvised scheming for someone who clearly has a little bit of knowledge. the upper hand. a position that he relishes having. and that leona's finally feeling less tired and more intrigued on how bakugou will react upon some of the observations the beastman has made over the past half year... ]

If ya haven't noticed already, you're at a resort where everythin' is 'bout fuckin'. If anythin', those fireworks are the most innocuous thing you're experiencin' right now.

[ at least some of the food and drink are labeled appropriately. that's one plus, if there are any pluses. ]

That good enough of an answer for ya?

[ it probably isn't, but that's what he's aiming for. ]

❤️💥

[blastedass]

[as best he can? something tells him he's not going to like this...

though if this guy thinks he's about to put bakugou in his debt, he's got another thing coming. red eyes narrow when the man (lion? what the hell.) starts off by stating the fucking obvious. he already got the resort, the fucking part was made clear REALLY quickly, and does he really need to comment on the fireworks? already had a bad experience with the damn food earlier.]

WHAT?! I FIGURED ALL OF THAT CRAP OUT ALREADY!!

[if leona was aiming to get the guy mad, congratulations, now he's pissed.]

YOU TRYING TO WASTE MY TIME, HAA?! TELL ME SOMETHING USEFUL OR DIE!!

[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.

[blastedass]

[there's a difference between starting slow and spitting out the obvious! does he look like a fucking idiot?! anyone can tell this is a resort, anyone can tell it's perverted, and obviously there are fireworks! this guy's nothing but smiles after offering all that waste of time and bakugou clenches his hand as an explosion detonates within it. smoke billows out from the hollows of his fingers; whether it's a threat or venting is up to leona to decide for himself...]

You haven't said shit I'd want you to repeat! I wanna know what this place is, who's running the damn thing, and how to get back home!

[if leona's just going to fire off stupid facts into the dark, bakugou can at least give him a run through of what he wants to know. that should narrow things down for him.

though... at least he gives him better information. somewhat... his eyebrows twitch at the good/bad of it.]

All of this used to be a garden? There's a fucking wave machine out there! [and gestures towards the ocean, the back of it specifically.]

[notscar]

[ honestly to leona... most people look like idiots. bakugou's special in that he might be the spikiest looking one that he's met so far. possibly the loudest and most aggressive one, too? maybe he deserves a medal for that. it's the kind of attitude he's most used to. real savanaclaw kind of mentality, this one has. ]

It's some kinda gamblin' resort that wants us to play their lil' game. Might sound crazy to ya but it's not "who" is runnin' it. It's "what".

[ leona stretches, hands and arms going up before he leans back, digging into the sand. ]

Gettin' home... unfortunately I don't got a clue. And they don't like it if ya try to mess 'round with their property, either. They'll get ya one way or another. Garage leads nowhere, all the windows are some kinda monitors or panels or somethin'. The sunlight ain't sunlight. [ a beat, then: ] Am I answerin' your questions the way ya wanna hear 'em or what.

[blastedass]

[maybe leona's the idiot that tries to make people look more like him, huh? he looks like a generic lion kemonomimi to the blonde. not the cute kind. attractive, but not cute. apparently with a shitty attitude as well, finding enjoyment in wasting bakugou's time. that's gonna get him fried if he's not careful. the blonde's not about to hold back on nuking him.]

Gambling? [not his first choice of ideas for the reality of this place. despite the "crazy" sound, bakugou visibly narrows in on the "what" suggestion leona gives him.] What? Some kind of computer or ai?

[better not say something stupid like "ghosts" or shit of that ilk. bakugou doesn't seem ready to attack him though, glaring as he is.] Tch! [that tracks, not knowing how to get home. leona wouldn't be here if he knew. he notes the warning about the property thing. probably another reason that earlier meeting didn't escalate into a fight.]

Better than you were. [it's useful information. a garage is strange, but the windows being monitors is unnerving.] Have people tried to escape?

[notscar]

Dunno. Don't doubt they got some solid tech behind whatever they're doin', but I've seen some unusual stuff that magic doesn't even cover.

[ unfortunately (or fortunately), he has to give up the ghost of secrecy here. not that leona keeps his magic under wraps, it's just some don't believe him. or they don't want to believe him. that there are limits to what he can do, but also limits to what he wants to do. that he's not going to waste his efforts if it'll drain him. ]

I'm sure they've tried. But ya know when ya know you're workin' against somethin' that's got ya tied up no matter what ya do, like sinkin' in quicksand? That's how I've viewed all of this as. Not that I've given up myself.

[ but sadly, he can't just go around and say a few magic words and turn everything into sand. that requires a lot of energy. lot of effort and force and things that he can't spend without consequences. and so... ]

Ya got somethin' up your sleeve?

[blastedass]

"Magic" can cover anything. It's a bullshit explanation for whatever technology or skill won't do.

[so if this guy's seen something that even magic can't explain, that's disturbing. luckily leona's not the first person to mention magic in this place, so he's already had his time to scoff about the idea. his own world has some superpowers that could seem like magic spells, yet magic's nothing but fictional stories to superheroes. waving your hand and making everything go away or fix itself? yeah. if that shit exists here...]

So you don't have enough knowledge, power, or skill to make an escape work. [bakugo gets the quicksand comparison, and he's smart enough not to bang his head against the wall trying to do something that's impossible at the moment. if that's what leona's discussing, then they need to know more before striking back.] If you haven't given up, then what are you still doing to fight back?

[he arches a brow at the question. up his sleeve?]

I just got here! If I could blast my way out, then I would've! [ka-boom! he detonates a basket-ball-sized explosion in one hand, angry and showing off at the same time.]

[notscar]

[ he lets the man yap and demonstrate that explosive power of his. interesting. he can't feel any magic from it but there it is all the same; the heat and the force he certainly understands. literally a bomb. definitely explains his attitude. someone with that kind of tell that's clear as day means that he can back it up with a decent amount of strength. could leona stand up to him in a fight? maybe. if it's worth the trouble. if he has a reason to. ]

Knowledge? Yeah, I'll be the first to admit that. Problem is tryin' to get any info 'round here basically has ya riskin' your hide.

[ risk versus reward. surely bakugou understands that much. ]

And there are some that rather play the games and win the prizes, if ya know what I mean.

[blastedass]

[who the fuck's yapping?! leona's gonna find himself going against bakugo in a fight if he doesn't watch himself. though he's still giving him more information than others have, so the explosion's not really aimed at the lion. more venting frustration over finding himself in such a situation. he's been kidnapped twice before; a third time crashes hard into his pride and he hates that feeling. getting out is high on his list of things to do. he has a lot of shit he needs to tend to back home!]

They don't like people asking questions. [that tracks. keeping a bunch of people captive like this, what intelligent organization would willingly offer information on weaknesses, escapes, or anything else that might incite rebellion attempts? bakugo pauses at the mention of prizes, giving leona a narrowed look.]

What prizes?

[notscar]

[ just get better at not getting kidnapped... ]

Ya play the card game, ya get nicer livin' spaces or stuff. I dunno. Seen some people brag 'bout suddenly gettin' moved up in the suites. Then again, saw the reverse happen... sucks to be them, ya know.

[ leona's own place is just above the basement level. he's fortunate to enjoy a private room, bathroom, even the tiniest of places to prepare food if he feels like it. but why would he do that when he could go slam a few chicken nuggies down and then go back to lazing in the vale? ]

'xactly. They don't like people askin' questions 'cause then they'd have to give up whatever secrets they have.

[ the beastman finally stands up, brushing himself off at the same time. ]

And then the rest of us suffer 'cause of these damn card suits they stuck us with.

[blastedass]

[WOW! it's not like he fucking asked to get kidnapped, you damn pussy cat! who has also been kidnapped.]

Card game?

[bakugo gives him a weird look. he instantly assumes there's more to it than that. he's not the greatest at card games. mostly because he's got a temper problem and his poker face, while impressive, can break if he gets screwed over in hand one too many times. plus his patience isn't great... IT'S BORING! fuck off!]

Do you have to win or just play? I'm not going against a buncha half-assed extras doing shit!

[that's a waste of his time! he plays to win! and apparently improve his standing in this hotel... good to know the ranking can be won and lost. he'll have to stay on the winning side.]

Tch, they'd lose control and advantage in keeping us here if we knew more about them. Cowards. [smart cowards, but still a group of shitty kidnapping cowards. he narrows his eyes when leona mentions others suffering. okay, that's a wrench in the plan.] What's that mean?

[notscar]

Card game. 'cept the cards are the rewards and the only way you get 'em is by gettin' off.

[ it's unbelievable and the most reasonable could view it as a ploy to fuck for no reason other than an imaginary and nonsensical scenario but. unfortunately, it's very real. the consequences are also very real. no matter how strong leona happens to be, it gets his ass every time. and his ass has been gotten a few times, too. ]

Put it this way--- ya don't play and they make ya. Starts slowly at first but then it becomes impossible to ignore, 'cause it'll drive ya crazy.

[ also the pain but he hasn't gotten that far. even though he may be a lazy cat, he's one that isn't too ignorant of the situation. sometimes you just gotta get laid. ]

Think you're gonna win knowin' all this?

[ honestly, bakugou getting off might solve some of his attitude problems. leona will certainly help with that :) ]

[blastedass]

THESE PEOPLE ARE FUCKING OBSESSED!!

[as much as he doesn't want to get used to this place's ideas, bakugo can already guess just staying in his room and jacking off isn't going to win any of those shitty "cards" they're supposed to be playing for. fuck...

he'd love to view it as nothing more than an obscene reason genned up by disgusting perverts to incentive people to get it on with strangers. that's not the case, is it. bakugo narrows his eyes when the warning drops in his proverbial lap.]

How the hell are they going to make me? I'll destroy anything they wanna throw at me!

[just like he wrecked those shitty gully-headed lifeguards who kept trying to steal his food! as defiant as he is, though, bakugo wants to know what he has to look out for, angry as he is. he slams a fist against his opposing palm.]

I always win. No matter what the fucking challenge is.

[granted he has to be motivated and invested to win, so he's not about to accept a stupid challenge. damn right he's going to defy this as long as possible!]

[notscar]

[ nah. sorry bakugou, can't just jerk it in the privacy of your own room. if it only were that simple then leona would've been out of here so fast.

but leona's quiet about that. some things are best left discovered if bakugou becomes a real resident of the resort. maybe then he'll understand. he'll figure out what he can and can't do. those cute little explosions of his might be pretty useful, but when does that kind of power help in most of the situations at the golden peacock? unless he was planning on blowing someone up.

(and leona might've been friendly with a few of those individuals.) ]

Yeah? Always?

[ now the beastman's truly amused. what an attitude. he'd fit in with the rest of his juniors for sure. it'd be getting bakugou to respect him that'd be the difficult part, and that's not an effort leona's willing to go through. especially when he's interested in a few choice others. ]

Sounds like you're gonna be pretty busy then.

[blastedass]

[more and more revelations of why this place is completely insane. perverted insane makes it even worse. so much for hiding away in his room and dealing with it on his own whenever this shit happens in the future.

the fact leona goes quiet at that question gets him a sharp look from the explosive blonde. does he plan on blowing someone up? not fatally, but he scorched those damn seagull guards when they kept trying to dogpile him for his food. if someone has a problem with that, he's claiming self-defense and protection of property and they can fuck off and die!]

You wanna challenge that?

[bakugo slams his hand into his palm, knuckles cracking and a small explosion bursting around his curled fingers. always! unless leona went deaf, or has intention of proving him wrong, he's going to claim that stake! good luck on making this guy respect you, leona. he respects so few people, and all of those are very hard won.]

Tch! Shut up. [Feels like he just walked into an insult, and he knows what it is. Doesn't want to admit it either.] I'll decide if I wanna play their shitty game or not.

[notscar]

[ yeah. he's definitely savanaclaw-coded. ]

Why would I wanna do that?

[ first off, he's not looking to sweat any time soon if he can help it. despite the 'sun' being down, it's still warm. still on a pseudo-beach. second? he's not sure if bakugou is worth the effort. it doesn't matter how strong or smart he may think he is--- leona's got the ultimate trump card. it's always on the back of his mind... whether he should use it. ]

Yeah. Ya can make the decision yourself until ya don't have a choice. Just sayin' it'll be easier for ya if ya just do what ya need to. Better to find someone you're comfortable doin' it with, too.

[ actual real advice from leona kingscholar. nothing cryptic. nothing obtuse. everyone deserves at least One. and now that bakugou has gotten the One, leona's done with being helpful... unless he's compensated for it. ]

Or ya can just blow up all the time. Pretty sure someone's gonna like that.

[blastedass]

[ooc: sorry for taking so long! holiday weekend and family coming over really axed me.]

[if that means loud, aggressive, and driven, then sure, code him that way all you want, leona.]

Bastard. Either back up or words or don't say shit to mine!

[he said "always" and he means "always" victorious! though perhaps bakugo dodge a bullet here, if the lion-tailed man should decide to set him at a challenge he didn't want to even try winning. or would be detrimental if he did. right now, his anger is less focused specifically on leona and more aimed at the house itself, with the beastman happening to be in the way and bothering him at the present.

bakugo furrows his brows, not liking what that sounds like.] Oh yeah? And how are they gonna enforce this shit?

[might as well learn about their jailer's abilities and see what he has to contend with to stay ahead of this mess. since the guy did bother with genuine advice, the blonde's grumpy question is at least the same: genuine curiosity.]

[notscar]

[ done and done. ]

You're gonna get a lil' neat tattoo somewhere on your body and that'll be it. It sounds simple but it ain't.

[ because while he knows what his does to him, he can't say for certain how the other guests deal with their own. nor does he care for the most part. he cares for what bothers him but not others. that's just how it is. ]

But I can't really be specific with things 'cause they're random.

[ rather--- he doesn't want to assume and be wrong. ]

Luck can be a real pain in the ass.

[blastedass]

And you're too fucking stupid to explain it?

[don't just "it's not simple" after warning him about something!! especially if it's involving punishment or limitations or risks or whatever else is going on. bastard, this guy really likes to avoid finishing what he starts.

at least until he actually explains a little. bakugo snorts in response, but accepts it.]

Tell me some of the random things that've happened already.

[bakugo's not so naive as to think luck doesn't exist. but he's also someone who doesn't use it as a crutch or excuse. luck is something to adapted to or capitalized on. that's it.]

[notscar]

[ well.

leona sighs. he rubs his face. he's not going to blatantly lie to the guy, but it's definitely one of the more embarrassing things that's happened to him since his new forced vacation started six months ago. ]

I grew an extra set of ears and I wanted to fuck like a rabbit.

[ which. it wasn't ideal and he couldn't control himself. no way bakugou would understand until he actually encounters a similar situation. ]

Wasn't exactly the kind of thing I was lookin' for in a resort. Not the kinda thing you just drop on your guests without warnin'.

[blastedass]

[bakugoy's always held that it takes longer to lie than tell the truth. considering the little he knows of leona, that's what he's expecting the guy to do: lazy. is he asking for specific examples to leona's life? not really. the lion can just spit out some shit he's seen or heard. a general collection!

... buuut, he gets something personal instead and bakugou's response is-]

Pffft!

[a spurt of laughter. an extra set of ears? considering the pair on leona's head now, bakugou suddenly imagines him with two heart-shaped odango on the top of his head. like a fucking school girl!

and excuse you; he knows what fuck like rabbits means. let him focus on the other part, not your naked ass, leona.]

So they threaten you, then embarrass you.

[notscar]

Yep, pretty much.

[ that's just one example. what he won't say is that, despite the nature of it all, he was still rewarded with a few cards. sex is still sex. bakugou's laughter doesn't provoke leona in any way; he'll probably find out soon enough how the game can be played and how the suits may affect him, depending on what he receives. doesn't matter how strong he is, especially when compared to some of the other guests.

like leona for example :) ]

Even with things like this, I'm not really sure 'bout their angle if they have one. Maybe they're tryin' to soften up a new batch of visitors like yourself.

[ nice and soft. ]

But I'm guessin' you're too smart for that.

[blastedass]

[great. this place just keeps getting better and better. he'll decide for himself how much he's willing to fight against this place's erotic encouragements. will he capitulate after seeing enough force or will he smash himself bloody against the wall in resistance until there's no choice left but to go along with it? ... you know, at one point in his life, the idea of of "fuck or die" passed through his mind in a hypothetical situation. never thought it'd actually become a reality. dammit.

he'll kick your ass, lazy lion.]

Tch! I'll make my own damn decisions. I don't care what they push. [so long as he's the one that chooses for himself in the end. bakugo tilts his head to the side, cracking his neck once or twice, before lowering his arms.] Asides from sex, what else can you do in this shithole?

[notscar]

[ good news, it's technically not death!!! probably. also he could smash himself into a person instead of a wall and he'd actually be fine here... just like leona. ]

Eh, there's an arcade. Gardens. Library. Gym. Unfortunately they're all kinda followin' the general concept of the place. Some things are normal but then you'll see what isn't.

[ and it's not hard to imagine those kinds of twisted alterations to what could be a normal, family friendly vacation resort that turns it into the golden peacock. alas. it's not a true vacation, but it could be a much worse hell instead. ]

And there's no avoidin' it. It all comes back to sex. Even buyin' things around here cost ya chips. Gotta play to pay.

[ instead of vice versa. crazy. ]