TDM 04

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【 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

[virtuesignal]

.... there is another kind of thirst? [Concord asks so genuinely naive, yet stern. His voice is very quiet and heavy. Almost difficult to hear over the bustle of the beach and busy food stand they're so nearby.

He also realizes he's given all the water bottles he brought for Steve over. Multiple, because they keep breaking or getting knocked over or slipping out of hands or-]

There is a man suffering named Steve. I've been trying to bring him water to no avail.

[massochism]

Ah... yes. It's a term used to refer to one's... wishes for intimacy, rather than a more concrete sustenance.

[He's not usually quite so choosy with his words here, but something in the unicorn's tone draws him to his gentler words.]

Steve...? [The same one who—?] could you show me, sir? Perhaps there's something we can find that's preventing your success.

[virtuesignal]

[Concord will need... to chew on that idea a bit. Thirst for intimacy? How strange. He's heard lust described as a hunger, that's old as time- but is thirst considered more or less intense?

For poor Steve, it seems like suffering, so Concord frowns.]

Help me get some more water, then. I must be doing something wrong. [He just keeps trying and failing to get this simple taste complete. What about it is he missing? Concord will march on over, his soldier's poise and weight to movements not lacking at all even on the beach and in so little clothing, to grab more water bottles from a nearby refreshment station. He hands a few to Olivine to carry with him.]

[massochism]

Of course, I'd be happy to.

[personally, he doubts this is anything Concord is doing wrong, but he's also aware that saying so changes nothing, let alone the determination. so he trails along beside the taller man, noting his gait and how it informs his likely being correct. taking as many as he's given is easy—he would be able to take a whole crate, if they decided to.]

[virtuesignal]

[Between the two of them, Concord and Ali could move half the supply of refreshments on the entire beach over to Steve, all to no avail. The unicorn only takes so many, not wishing to deprive other guests of their own share. He's very conscious of such things, having them each take a few water bottles,]

Why don't you make an attempt? I can stand by and keep anybody from interfering. Three times I was suddenly bumped into. Perhaps there is a plot against this man.

[A very serious sounding thing, all to keep (1) guy from getting some water.....]

[massochism]

It's entirely possible... I can certainly try, though.

[it's Steve, after all. that man has certainly had an awkward time here of late. compassion would still drive Olivine to try if he'd seen the man without Concord's presence, and as he steps forward, his pace is steady and sure.

all seems well, for a good portion of the walk. not a soul nor tripping hazard in sight. the path is straight and flat, even. but it's about halfway there when the first problem begins. a crackling noise, and a sudden pop, like pressure building up and simply exploding the first water bottle. and just like that, it's splashed all over the ground and Olivine himself, making the priest jolt briefly and just... stare at the wreckage of plastic for a moment.

... that sure happened.]

[virtuesignal]

Magic? I don't sense... any magic.

[Concord's idea of "magic" is deeply tied to nature and hauntings are... not really a thing. Curses are! He considers if this has the feel of a curse-

Well, actually, he'd rather not. He hates curses.

First thing is first, Concord puts firm hand to Olivine's shoulder, voice quiet and concerned,]

Are you alright? That must have been startling.

[massochism]

[Olivine is already in the process of making sure no one else got somehow caught in the line of fire. he's... fine, really. the plastic nicked his clothes a little, but it's nothing of note really.

Concord's hand doesn't quite make him jump, at least. it's a near thing though, and he exhales a wry laugh at the question.]

Startling, yes. It didn't hurt me at all, please don't worry.

[still, why did it do that, anyway...?]

There was no buildup of pressure or heat before it broke open... I'm really not sure what to think of it.

[actually he is, but he... also doesn't want to think too hard about curses right now.]

[virtuesignal]

[Concord won't drop his hand from Ali's shoulder, not for any reason beyond not thinking about it, distractedly considering the circumstances,]

That is different than what happened to thwart my attempts. I spilled glass, then a bottle had leaked out before I got to the man, plus a few other odd incidents.

[Poor Steve really just has a field of misfortune around him that Concord's naive, if good hearted nature cannot comprehend]

[massochism]

[He doesn't mind the hand on his shoulder at all, distraction or not. He does shift to raise his now free hand to his chin, brows furrowing thoughtfully.]

Mm. Whatever the case, it seems the poor man isn't going to be reached with water. I wonder if it could be conjured in his presence... though that's not my expertise at all. Especially since there are no water sprites here anyway.

[virtuesignal]

I wonder if he is cursed in some way... he won't be long for this world if so.

[Concord is a bummer, looking grim and yet speaking rather nonchalant. Nature works in mysterious ways, but curses are inherently unnatural. There should be some way to banish such a thing before the poor man perishes from thirst! (He doesn't realize it's not that serious.......)]

There must be something to be done for him.

[massochism]

It's not impossible by any means. I wonder if it's the same Steve who's been blamed for several unfortunate events happening in the past several months... but I doubt anything that drastic will happen.

[it's a strange way to feel, he thinks. anywhere else, he would be much more worried, but...]

This place is supposedly running on the energy brought by the people in it, so letting someone die of a curse seems... counter-productive. I'm not sure what we could do, but if you have an idea I can help with, I wouldn't mind trying to.

[virtuesignal]

I don't wish to worsen his plight by continuing to spark a curse... [Concord is very, very weary of curses. Not that he's going to share why, feeling like the massive scar on his back and front says all it needs to. He doesn't realize that such a thing doesn't immediately read as a cursed injury- he's used to people knowing just what he is at a glance. Concord was not one to really blend in back home, people understood he was a unicorn. Hid kind don't just get scars like that,]

As for this... place. To run off the energy of those within it is not unique. That is every place, when one gets down to it. [that's just an ecosystem to Concord, every place runs off the energy of what is in it, somehow]

[massochism]

Ah—of course.

[they're such a relative rarity in Klein that Olivine finds himself curious about them—but Concord's discomfort on the subject is loud and clear. He can certainly change the subject.]

That's... true enough, but normally I would expect it to utilise a more generalised ideal of energy, rather than... well, that gained from intimacy, specifically. [He rubs the back of his neck, expression thoughtful.] although, I suppose it could just be something I'm not used to.

[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.]

[massochism]

Ah. Through intimacy.

[he repeats it so gently, expression understanding.]

Not so long ago, parts of the resort were... deteriorating, and according to the information we were given, it was because we weren't providing enough energy to it by playing the game.

[therefore, fueled by sex. presumably.]

1/2

[virtuesignal]

That's not- how things work.

[Sex is a part of nature, sure, but it doesn't produce energy for... power? Like a coal operation? What kind of an engine are they even in!?]

2/2

[virtuesignal]

[Concord just considers any of this for three seconds and turns red in the face, the color reaching out over his ears.]

That's not how anything works! [this has flustered him as much as broke his brain, sorry]

[massochism]

[Oh... that reaction is much stronger than he'd expected. Olivine reaches to place a warm hand on Concord's arm, hoping to soothe him a little.]

It's... a very strange idea, I admit. I don't know if it's something like essence, innate in everything and released more abundantly under certain circumstances... mm. Sorry, that's getting off topic.

You shouldn't have to worry too much, in any case. There are... significant consequences in the event that you avoid it for too long, but other than that, we aren't usually pushed too hard into anything.

[usually. He can't lie, even if he wants to calm this man, and so it's a little difficult to navigate how to explain.]

[virtuesignal]

[Considering how easily he rest his own hand on Olivine earlier, it might a surprise he strictly gestures away that attempt to sooth him. Concord is much shorter fused with men, his more aggressive instincts kicking in when he's flustered or frustrated. This would be both and he's not having it,]

Usually... [he repeats through grit and grinding teeth. He doesn't like any of this, it's too strange and new and he's a creature of habit- of tradition- he can adapt back home because things are so gradual. They grow. This has all been too quick.

Plus, he's just mad at himself for not helping poor Steve.]

I'll deal with it. Somehow. [But that's his dismissal of this, storming off with strict tension in his shoulders about it. He's not fit for all this,]