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

[emyoji]

Could I? But they're so big. I'm only one person and they always have so many other helpers with them.

[ What sort of powerful mage does he look like, sir? Help him! Even though he just had the same experience with Charlie, playfully teasing him about being strong. They both seem to be getting on fine and Seimei can feel the stranger assessing him. That's okay. He wants to play with this one some more. ]

One question?

[ The fox watches as those fingers tease the frost he left on the edge of the glass, smiling softly as one points his way. A trade alone is enticing, but one with this crafty man feels particularly exciting. It makes him want to get closer to him and see just what the other can do. ]

That sounds fair to me. Take good care of me, and I can answer your question however you like. I'll make sure to be thorough.

[ He raises his hand, tracing his fingertips teasingly over the back of Charlie's before sliding his palm against the other's skin smoothly. ]

Shall we shake on it?

[ ooc: Fox immediately and enthusiastically trying to bed the vampire. ]

[ratratrat]

[The fingers that slide over Charlie's knuckles aren't as cold as he'd expected. In fact, he thinks his corpselike skin is cooler. The comparison doesn't lead to any realization, only a duly bemused stare as the man's hand wanders.

Palm on palm, Charlie wraps his fingers firmly around the other's before his proposition is even finished.] It's a deal. [The shake that follows is curtly professional way, delivered a bit too forcefully. He's a strong guy, right? Better show a glimmer of that off.]

Pick any cabin you want, and I'll make sure your bullies leave you alone. [He sounds like he's giving a sales pitch, which is totally unnecessary since they've already agreed to terms. This is just how he talks.]

Better get goin' now, so we have time to get lost.

[emyoji]

[ It's an abrupt, straightforward handshake that makes Seimei feel like he should be signing paperwork. The kind of almost too serious approach that one of the gate generals would have given him if he had made some kind of arrangement with them. No nonsense allowed. Although he doesn't particularly mind this deal. It probably won't go wrong... he thinks. The slight chill of Charlie's hand doesn't even bother him, since he's not totally human himself. If things feel a little bit off, they haven't been enough to alarm him. ]

All right. There's a free cabin near here we can go to. I'll take you there and we can get comfortable. You'll protect me if they come, right?

[ He assumes the answer already, starting to lead Charlie across the beach and away from the bar. Seimei walks calmly enough, but it turns out he wasn't just lying, because two lifeguards apparently notice him walking and start heading his way. He must have gotten their attention earlier by the way they quickly recognize him. ]

[ratratrat]

[Charlie has lived long enough and dealt with enough personalities to know that nonsense is inevitable. The handshake he offers is a promise of success despite whatever arises, not commitment to the fool's errand of preventing stupidity.]

Yeah? You'll take me there? [He teases as he stands, recalling the man's self-proclaimed terrible sense of direction. Walks on the beach are a nice way to end the night - Charlie isn't truly worried about getting lost.

After a quick wave to the fish-headed bartender, the pair departs the bar.

Lifeguards approaching before they even see the cabin isn't surprising. Charlie looks to the duo with arms raised and palms bared. A non-threatening gesture that doesn't match the way his smile twists.] Nice night, right? You've been working hard, take a break.

[There's a shift in energy, next, that those sensitive to the supernatural will feel. It's subtle, lacing Charlie's words as his eyes stare unblinking at the front-most pigeon.] Go take a swim for eh.. about an hour. [He looks to the other.] You too, go swim with your friend until he's done.

[The avian creatures obey, turning abruptly away to approach the sea without enthusiasm. They submerge themselves, beginning to paddle around aimlessly.

Charlie looks to his companion, nonplussed, and resumes walking.] You know, it occurs to me we never did any introductions. Charlie DiVincenzo.

[emyoji]

Of course I will. Since you asked, I can take you wherever you like.

[ Within reason, of course, but the request does help boost his own odds... too bad it's for something like finding a nice cabin. Seimei leads Charlie along the beach, meandering more than actually trying to follow a path or hunt for signs of anything useful or familiar. He might as well just be taking a stroll and enjoying the warmth of the sun against the salty breeze.

When the lifeguards appear, however, Seimei immediately steps back behind Charlie. It might even look comical, since neither of the two are particularly more imposing at first glance, but Seimei is all shy smiles and polite grace when he has a companion to fall back on. As the birdmen obey the strange call of that command, Seimei steps back up, putting his arm around Charlie's shoulder and humming an impressed note. ]

Ah, you really are a strong person! I knew it when I saw you. You can call me Seimei, DiVincenzo-dono.

[ He only struggles a little with that name. ]

You aren't even sweating. But that must have been a lot of effort.

[ He walks with Charlie, way too close to him now, keeping physical contact as they keep going. ]

You're not tired at all?

[ratratrat]

[Charlie wouldn't know the difference between a path directly to a cabin and an errant beach stroll, but he does know the difference in a man's intentions. It's no bother that Seimei seems not to care too much about finding their destination, but Charlie does turn a bit of his attention towards the cabanas that line the beach's higher shore.

They'll need something eventually.

For the moment, though, he's content to lean into the arm around his shoulders. Casual physicality is more than welcome! He brings up the hand between them, clasping his companion on the bicep for a moment before speech demands his hand's augmentation.]

I don't know what you're talkin about. I just reminded them they're on a beach, they're underpaid, they're tired - it'd be nice to take a swim! [Charlie doesn't actually think he's going to convince Seimei nothing supernatural happened, but it's a habit to play coy.]

You're sweet though, worryin if I'm tired. I made you a promise, and we're gonna see that through. Tired or not!

Not that I mind detours on the way. [Referring to, you know... how they're both lost already.]

[emyoji]

[ He knows it's just a game they are playing, but the game is pleasant and the more they walk together, the more he finds that he wouldn't mind seeing what this mysterious stranger can do. Easily brush away the lifeguards, for one, and the fox is definitely interested in that. It makes his skin tingle in some way, maybe in anticipation, just by watching Charlie casually chat and yield results.

Seimei leans in, playfully tugging Charlie to him to murmur. ]

Should we take a detour, then? Let's go somewhere out of the sun. I don't want my protector to wear himself out on the beach. I'll give you a bonus for the good work.

[ The way Charlie plays off what happened makes Seimei more interested in pushing him and finding out his secrets. He already owes him a free answer, after all, maybe he can seduce some information out of the other himself. ]

How about it? Will you let me do something nice for you?

[ratratrat]

[Paying too much attention to the conversation, being tugged closer for a muttered word makes Charlie's stride misstep in the sand. It's a brief stumble, maybe even idyllic for the way they're walking the beach like a happy couple.

He leans in with a grin.]

Eeh... It'd be rude to turn you down, right? [He eyes a nearby cabana, mouth open in a moment of consideration. His tongue worries against his molar - there's not a lot of privacy there, but. Good enough. Charlie wants to continue to indulge this man.

He points to it, and changes their trajectory.] This'll do, right?

[Once inside, Charlie detaches to plop down on one of the two padded, reclined sunchairs. He sprawls, one leg up and an arm reached to prop his elbow on the top. There's technically enough room for Seimei to join him if he doesn't mind some cuddling, but the other chair is open too.]

[emyoji]

[ Seimei doesn't miss a beat, taking advantage of the moment to catch Charlie's light stumble and press closer to him. Under the guise of support, he's able to move his arm from Charlie's shoulders to his waist, walking with him as if he thinks the other man might trip again.

He goes along willingly with the suggestion as well, letting Charlie lead them to the semi-privacy of the cabana and following him right to the recliner. If he were more polite he might take the open one, but instead he sits at the edge of the one Charlie chooses, running his hand idly over his side. ]

Would you like a massage? Or did you have some other way to relax in mind?

[ratratrat]

[Seimei wants his hands on him - Charlie felt the way warmth had snaked around his waist in their retreat from the sand. It's no surprise that his companion sits near and reaches for him again.

His gaze drifts to Seimei's fingers, idly considering the motion and their position.]

...you could do that. [He shifts, making more room for the man on the chair with him.] But I'm supposed to be looking after you. So how about you tell me how you like to relax?

[With more cushion available, he pats Seimei's thigh and then the revealed space.]

Maybe I'll give it a try.